Under the eyes of the gathered crowd, Rong Sheng slowly placed the pill into his mouth. A delicate fragrance with a hint of bitterness began to diffuse through his mouth. There was no need to chew; the pill melted the moment it touched his tongue, and the medicinal liquid was quickly absorbed into his stomach. The crowd watched as an expression of pure enjoyment spread across Rong Sheng's face.
After a long moment, seeing that he was unharmed, Emperor Mingcheng finally set his mind at ease.
"Your Majesty, this humble subject has completed the test," Rong Sheng reported to the Emperor.
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