Mercenary Princess - Chapter 132
Seeing that Chu Xuyao had finished his meditation and was about to stand up to confront Tuoba Jie with a cold face, Rongyue quickly gave him a silent "Don't move" look. Seeing that he still didn't care and was determined to go his own way, the quick-witted Rongyue grabbed his big hand and squeezed it hard.
Seeing the determination in Rongyue's eyes, Chu Xuyao didn't quite understand why Rongyue was doing this, but he still went along with her wishes and chose to remain silent.
He crouched down and examined Dongfang Yao's body, hoping to find a token that could persuade Tuoba Jie.
A touch of dark yellow caught her eye, and with a sudden thought, she grabbed a corner and gently pulled it out. A neatly folded, slightly yellowed scroll fell into her hand.
Her heart trembled, and her throat felt dry and parched. Without even opening it, she knew perfectly well what the painting depicted.
"Don't... steal... my wife..."
Dongfang Yao, who had been unconscious, seemed to regain consciousness. His thick eyelashes fluttered as if he were struggling to open his eyes. His hands, hanging by his sides, trembled slightly, as if he knew someone had taken the scroll and wanted to stop them from taking what belonged to him…
This scene was too much for her to bear.
She quickly turned her face away, stood up and walked towards Tuoba Jie, handing the scroll to him amidst his suspicious gaze: "Take this. I believe you just saw it too, he was thinking about the scroll even while unconscious, which shows how important it is to him. With this, Dongfang Lie will definitely believe in Dongfang Yao's death."
Tuoba Jie, puzzled, unfurled the scroll. When he saw the beautiful young woman with bright eyes and white teeth smiling sweetly at him, he froze on the spot, staring blankly at that innocent smile, a momentary daze appearing in his blood-red eyes.
It turns out she can smile so genuinely, so innocently, so happily. I just wonder, what kind of man will be lucky enough to witness her truly smile?
Bloodshot eyes glanced at Dongfang Yao, who lay on the ground muttering incoherently, and Tuoba Jie felt a surge of irritation. Could that man be him?
With a sullen face, Tuoba Jie stuffed the scroll into his sleeve and handed Rongyue a black pill: "Eat it."
"What is that?"
Why ask so many questions! It's not like it'll kill you!
Rongyue understood that this was definitely a drug used to control her and prevent her from escaping.
The best course of action now is to swallow this poison even though we know it's poison.
Just as she was about to reach for the pills, before her hand could even extend, Tuoba Chen pulled her into his arms: "Xiao San, don't listen to him! That's no good!"
"Chen, let go." Looking up at Tuoba Chen, Rongyue's unwavering gaze burned into his eyes.
"No, I can't stand by and watch you swallow poison, mistress. If anyone's going to swallow it, it'll be me!" He raised his hand and swiftly reached for the black pill that gleamed with an evil light, but the moment he touched it, his body suddenly froze.
"I'm sorry, Chen."
Picking up the pill, Rongyue swallowed it without hesitation.
An iron hand suddenly pressed against her back, and she could feel the pill she had just swallowed slowly rising.
Startled, he subtly leaned forward, reached back, and accurately grabbed the iron hand behind him.
"moon……"
"What are you doing here! Go back and take care of your prince!"
With a cold expression, Rongyue reprimanded.
His brows furrowed with resentment. His iron fist clenched tightly, Chu Xuyao's hawk-like eyes flashed with terrifying ferocity. He almost rushed forward to fight Tuoba Jie, but the soft yet firm hand in his palm repeatedly forced him to stay away.
"Who is he?" Such a sharp and menacing aura! This person is not to be underestimated!
"The servants who have been with Dongfang Yao for many years. Oh, by the way, where is Dongfang Yao's antidote?"
Withdrawing his gaze from Chu Xuyao, Tuoba Jie smiled sinisterly: "There is no antidote for this poison."
"No?!"
"No, that's right. Whether he lives or dies depends on his own fate."
"you!"
"What's wrong with me? From the very beginning, I never mentioned that there was an antidote for this poison!"
"I'm tired today, let's go back to my palace first."
"Alright, I reckon the muscle-relaxing powder has taken effect, so I'm not worried about you running away. Someone, take them away!"
Muscle-relaxing powder? No wonder she smelled that strange odor earlier; it turned out he had scattered some powder! That despicable scoundrel!
Volume Two: The Resolute Heroines, Chapter Fifty-Four: The Antidote
Inside the Chongde Hall, a golden four-legged incense burner with ancient dragon patterns was placed on the incense table. On either side of the yellow lacquered plum blossom incense tables, there were two pear blossom stone three-legged incense burners with double handles. Behind the sandalwood carved flower screen, there was a bronze beast-shaped violet incense burner, which emitted a faint fragrance.
Tuoba Jie leaned back on the large dragon throne, relaxing his body and mind, deeply inhaling the delicate fragrance, and comfortably squinting his eyes.
"Palace Master."
Outside the door, a respectful low call made Tuoba Jie's narrowed eyes open for a moment, but he lazily narrowed them again in an instant.
"Come in."
Pushing open the door, Ye Fan, the former prime minister of Loulan Kingdom, and now Lu Feiran, the left envoy, looked at the lacquered gold dragon throne that had changed hands at the end of the passage, and a strange sense of melancholy churned in his heart.
He placed his hands on his forehead, bowed in a standard arc, and respectfully performed the salute.
"I wonder what important matter the Palace Master has summoned me for?"
"The Left Envoy has lived up to my expectations this time, assisting me in conquering Loulan and making a first-class contribution. I wonder what reward you would like?"
"Your subordinate is humbled. Assisting the Palace Master in accomplishing this great undertaking is my duty. Being able to complete the task assigned by the Palace Master is thanks to the Palace Master's great fortune. I dare not claim any credit..."
"Left Envoy, there's no need for such modesty. Such humility makes me seem rather unkind. Rest assured, I always reward and punish fairly. Since you've rendered such a great service, you'll naturally receive your due reward!"