Lin Suqing asked, "Who were at the banquet?"
"Your Highness, it was a private banquet, so only Your Highness, King Ying, and King Ping were present," the Attendant replied.
Chen Shuhua carefully explained this, seemingly understanding Lin Suqing's suspicions, and added, "Although King Ping has been at odds with King Ying since childhood, this was Your Highness's private banquet, which he only knew about after receiving the invitation. I don't believe King Ping is the poisoner. First, he couldn't have accessed the food, and second, I believe King Ping understands the severe implications of poisoning at Your Highness's banquet. King Ping has always been close to Your Highness; he wouldn't jeopardize Your Highness at this time."
"The old servant thinks Mr. Chen's reasoning is sound. Even if one were to sit back and let two tigers fight, hoping to benefit from their mutual defeat, it would still be logical first to ally with Your Highness and eliminate King Ying," he said.
