Chapter 774: 772

In the end, Du Yijin's learning of the ceremonial rites naturally came to nothing, all thanks to Shangguan Ruixi's self-hurting strategy.

Despite the injuries on his hands and feet, Shangguan Ruixi insisted on finishing the tea ceremony before leaving the palace, saying that the Empress Dowager had been looking forward to tasting the tea made by his wife for a long time. He couldn't let her down!

The truth was, he feared that if he didn't finish this time, there would be another unimaginable ordeal waiting for him. His poor body just couldn't take it anymore!

Self-hurting strategy, although effective, was quite agonizing indeed!

The Empress Dowager couldn't win against him and could only agree.

Xiao'er even wanted to give him an Oscar Award for his acting skills. No one could beat him!

Finally, when the tea ceremony was over, everyone unanimously breathed a sigh of relief.