At this moment, Zhao Yirou was like a fish on a chopping board, still in the posture of trying to stand up and run away!
"You didn't expect that, did you?" Ji Wushang got out of bed at this moment, and Zhao Yirou was surprised to see that she hadn't taken off any clothes at all!
Ji Wushang was elegantly led down the steps by Nan Xuzong. She slowly walked to Zhao Yirou, looking down at her and at the small bottle in her hand. "What's this?" Ji Wushang asked, reaching for the bottle to examine it. But Nan Xuzong had already taken it. "Careful, let me see!" he said, sniffing the bottle. "It's poppy!" Nan Xuzong's eyes turned cold, and he immediately looked at Zhao Yirou. "You actually wanted to use poppies to poison Wushang?" A ruthless glint flashed in his eyes as he grabbed Zhao Yirou by the neck. "Tell me, how do you want to die?"
"Cong." Ji Wushang frowned slightly, while Zhao Yirou felt almost suffocating! Nan Xu Cong gave her the feeling that a refined gentleman had suddenly turned into a demon!
"Wu Shang, don't worry, I will do as she said and make her suffer endless torment and die a horrible death!" Nan Xuzong began to tighten his grip.
Zhao Yirou was almost suffocating; her eyes were practically bulging out!
"Cong, put her down." Ji Wushang stepped forward and took Nan Xuzong's hand. Nan Xuzong's eyes darkened, and he put Zhao Yirou down. "Wushang?"
"I will deal with her personally! She has the Zhao Minister's Mansion behind her, why not take care of the Minister's Mansion as well?" Ji Wushang sneered, standing in front of Zhao Yirou like a queen, "Zhao Yirou, you walked right into this mess, it's not that I'm going to take your life!"
"You, Ji Wushang, you!" Zhao Yirou thought of breathing fire, but Nan Xuzong hated her voice so much that he quickly pressed her speech acupoint again.
"Minister Zhao's collusion with the Qingzhao Kingdom has been verified, and the evidence is conclusive. I will report this to Father tomorrow, and Father will surely execute his entire clan!" Nan Xuzong put his arm around Ji Wushang's waist. "Is there anything else you want to do?"
"I'm going to give Zhao Yirou an unforgettable night!" Ji Wushang sneered. "Poppy, hehe!" She sneered, turned around and took the small bottle from Nan Xuzong's hand, opened it, and poured it into Zhao Yirou's mouth!
"Eat them all!" Ji Wushang sneered, his face icy cold.
Nan Xuzong smiled at her, "Darling, is there anything else you need?"
"Xiaoyao San!" Ji Wushang sneered.
“Yes.” Nan Xuzong smiled wickedly, took out a small bottle from his pocket and placed it in Ji Wushang’s hand. Ji Wushang was taken aback. He really did carry it with him at all times? So she turned her head and looked at him with some questions. Nan Xuzong looked at her and immediately said, “I’m always ready for your needs!” He almost raised his hands to show that he was telling the truth.
“…Alright!” Ji Wushang replied, then looked at the sky. “Cong, are there still people on the street?”
"There are probably beggars sleeping here." He knew what she meant, and he was happy to play along.
"Very good!" Ji Wushang smiled at Zhao Yirou, who panicked and cried out, "Waaah!" She tried to speak, but couldn't get the words out!
"I'll cripple her martial arts and her voice. I don't want to see her hurt anyone, nor do I want to hear her speak!" Ji Wushang said coldly, determined to make sure she enjoyed this night to the fullest!
Looking at her slightly frightened face, Ji Wushang laughed, "Only now are you feeling scared? Isn't it a little too late?" Ji Wushang sneered, "Guess what the Ministry of Personnel will do after they find out about this?"
Nan Xuzong smiled, "The Minister's family will be executed along with their entire clan in three days! Who will be left to handle this matter then?"
"Oh, is that so!" Ji Wushang smiled. "There's nothing I can do for you, Zhao Yirou!" He then gestured towards Nan Xuzong.
Nan Xuzong turned his head and flicked his finger towards the window. With a "whoosh," a figure in black flew down from the window and knelt on the ground, saying, "Master!"
"Any outsider who knows these secrets will become a dead man!" Ji Wushang sneered. "Cripple her!"
Ji Wushang walked to the side, and Nan Xuzong took out a small bottle, poured out a small pill, held it in his hand, and put the bottle away. Then he shot out his golden thread and directly hit several acupoints on Zhao Yirou's body.
Suddenly, Zhao Yirou felt a pain that pierced to the bone! It felt as if every bone in her body had been broken! The pain was excruciating! Her face contorted, she wanted to cry out and vent her emotions, but because her pressure points had been acupunctured, she couldn't cry out at all, she could only scream silently!
Nan Xuzong, his face cold, flicked out the pills he had just taken out and immediately put them into Zhao Yirou's mouth. Ji Wushang then turned around, walked over, pulled the stopper off the bottle of Xiaoyao Powder, and poured it all into Zhao Yirou's mouth. "Enjoy it!"
After saying that, he placed the small bottle on the table.
Shadow stood there watching his masters do everything, and instantly knew that this was the second young mistress of the manor... no, now she was a slut and villain who had broken into the house!
"Throw it to those beggars, then send it to the military camp!" Nan Xuzong's lips twitched slightly. Being disturbed was still unpleasant; he had originally planned to rest a little longer!
"Yes!" Shadow stepped forward, hoisted Zhao Yirou up like a sandbag, and turned to leave.
"I don't want to know if she's still in the capital tomorrow at Chenshi (7:00 to 9:00 AM Beijing time)!" Nan Xuzong ordered, then went forward to tidy their bed.
"Yes!" Shadow replied again and disappeared through the window.
For a woman like Zhao Yirou, it would be best if one of them died, one was crippled, or one of them was eliminated. Nan Xuzong understood Zhao Yirou's thoughts, and so did Ji Wushang! But this time, she was simply courting death!
"Want to rest a bit more?" Nan Xuzong stepped forward and put his arm around her slender waist from behind.
"Something's probably up in the courtyard," Ji Wushang said. "Someone's using Zhao Yirou to distract us."
"It's alright," Nan Xuzong smiled. "Let's go, let's go out and take a look!"
A moment ago.
Lanruo Garden.
"Your Highness, Your Highness!" The head maid, Dingxiang, hurried into the inner room and called out softly.
"Did she make her move?" Leng Ruolan immediately got out of bed and rushed over.
"Yes, this servant observed that Young Mistress Yirou has already left Yuxue Garden, and she was even dressed in night clothes!"
"Fine, that'll keep them busy enough. Let's get on with ours!" Leng Ruolan sneered. "I hope you can do a better job!"
"Yes!" Dingxiang immediately went downstairs. The people guarding outside quickly followed Dingxiang.
There weren't many people left in the huge Lanruo Garden. Leng Ruolan got out of bed, sat at her desk, and picked up some books to read.
Jinbi Garden.
Jin Ruirui clenched her fists, and sweat seeped out.
"Consort, how are you?" The maid Qiaoxiao brought in a bowl of lotus seed soup and noticed that Jin Ruirui was curled up on the bed and something seemed wrong.
"I...I'm fine!" He must still be poisoned. Damn it! I shouldn't have gambled everything! But given the circumstances, I had no choice but to gamble! Damn it, I will absolutely not let those bastards get away with this!
"Would you like some lotus seed soup?" Qiaoxiao stepped forward. "Consort, please have some! It will help you fall asleep."
"I don't dare eat anything now, for fear that someone will poison me!" Jin Ruirui sneered, struggling to lean against the headboard. Her face was pale, but she forced herself to remain calm. "Try eating a few bites!" She was still hungry!
"Yes," she replied with a smile, forcing herself to eat a few bites. She had never tasted such high-class lotus seed soup before, and now that she had, it was incredibly delicious! If she were to die, she would have no regrets!
Jin Ruirui watched as she ate with great enthusiasm and delight, her mouth brimming with joy, and sneered inwardly, "Enough, bring it to me!"
"Yes, yes." Qiaoxiao was so startled by her stern voice that her hands trembled, and she immediately presented it.
"Get out of here, you useless things!" Jin Ruirui sneered. "Tell everyone to be on high alert. If anything happens to me, I'll make sure you all die a horrible death!" Jin Ruirui knew that Leng Ruolan was very likely to target her tonight, so how could she not be prepared?
However, I don't have many people to help me. Damn it, my family home is too far away. Otherwise, I would definitely be able to tell my father about this, and that way I could be protected!
She smiled and withdrew, then immediately instructed the people in the courtyard to be more alert.
Qiaoxiao watched them get serious before walking to the side. But at that moment, she felt a heat sensation coming from below. She didn't know what it was, but she just felt very hot!
What's going on? Qiaoxiao is just a twelve-year-old girl, how could she understand such things?
Hurry up and go to your own courtyard.
Unexpectedly, it was Granny Lin, who managed the courtyard, walking towards her. Qiaoxiao was nervous, her face flushed, and she trembled as she squeezed her legs together to pass by.
After taking a few steps, Granny Lin sensed something was wrong, immediately stopped and turned around, "Qiaoxiao!"
"Granny!" Qiaoxiao immediately knelt down. "Granny, spare me, spare me!"
"What's wrong? Your face is so red." As she spoke, Granny Lin immediately stepped forward and touched her forehead. "It's very hot. Do you have a high fever?"
Qiaoxiao felt grateful. This Granny Lin was known for her strictness, often forcing servants to kneel or giving them a few lashes! And now she was actually showing concern for her? She never expected this!
"This servant, this servant doesn't know..." Qiaoxiao was sweating profusely. She certainly couldn't have imagined that the lotus seed soup contained not poison, but Xiaoyao San!
"Alright, go inside and rest!" said Granny Lin. "Did you think I would punish you? I only punish disobedient servants! Humph, you haven't done anything wrong, you've been quite obedient, so of course I won't punish you!"
"Thank you, thank you, Granny, um..." Unexpectedly, a groan escaped her lips! Qiaoxiao immediately covered her mouth, "Granny!" she cried, "My lower part is so itchy!"
"What did you eat? Where did you eat?" Only then did Granny Lin realize that something was amiss. Damn it, she thought the woman looked nice and was even considering asking her opinion, hoping she would approve of the marriage to her son! Heaven knows that her son is a bit simple-minded at twenty, but still quite adorable!
"This servant...this servant didn't eat much, just dinner!" How could she possibly admit to tasting Jin Ruirui's lotus seed soup! If she did, Granny Lin would question her again, and if she couldn't explain, she'd probably get a beating!
"Dinner? Forget it, go inside and rest!" Lin Mama looked at her, having seen the world, and knew what was going on. "I know what's going on with you!" She helped Qiaoxiao take a few steps and said coldly.
"Granny!" Qiaoxiao tugged at Granny Lin, tears streaming down her face. "This servant... this servant was forced by Consort Jin to taste her lotus seed soup, but... that lotus seed soup wasn't made by this servant! Waaah, Granny, please investigate!"
"I see!" Granny Lin smiled. "I can save you, but you'll have to marry my son and become my daughter-in-law! You've been poisoned, and only I can save you!"
"Granny, this servant agrees!" Qiaoxiao had no idea what was going on; she just wanted to live.
"That's good! Tomorrow, when I talk to the steward, it'll definitely be settled between you and my son! Come with me quickly!" With that, she dragged and helped Qiaoxiao to her own courtyard.
If Qiaoxiao became like this after eating Consort Jin's lotus seed soup, wouldn't things be even worse if Consort Jin ate it? No, I have to report this to the Fourth Princess! Let her make a decision!
Hearing her simple-minded son's voice and Qiaoxiao's frightened and somewhat panicked voice from inside the room, Granny Lin walked away. Judging from her voice, Qiaoxiao was a virgin; marrying her to her son was a good match! She'd definitely give birth to a big, healthy grandson someday!
Granny Lin smiled and went out.
At this moment, Ji Wushang and Nan Xuzong were sitting together on the rooftop. They were dressed in thicker clothes and snuggled together, looking at the night sky.
"Are you cold?" Nan Xuzong felt a gust of wind and immediately hugged her, pulling her into his arms.
"It's not cold." Ji Wushang smiled at him. It was he who insisted on watching the moon from the rooftop. And actually, he also wanted to be able to keep an eye on everything in the courtyard below, just in case.
"Hmm, as long as she's not cold." Nan Xuzong nodded. She can do whatever she wants; he'll just indulge her and spoil her.
"Look, someone has come to our Moxuan Garden!" Ji Wushang said immediately, pointing to the figure of a nanny below.
"That's... Granny Lin, what brings you here? Isn't she in charge?" Nan Xuzong asked. Just because he didn't manage the backyard didn't mean he was unaware of everything that happened there.
"I don't know, something must have happened!" Ji Wushang laughed, then wrapped her arms around his neck. "Carry me downstairs, the show's about to begin!"
"Great!" Nan Xuzong loved seeing her excited expression, so he immediately embraced her and leaped down.
Just then, Hongfei was about to report to Ji Wushang and Nan Xuzong when she heard a voice in the air. She immediately turned around and looked warily at the person in mid-air, only to see Nan Xuzong holding Ji Wushang. She immediately took a step back and bowed, "Your Highness, Fourth Imperial Consort!"
"Is something the matter?" Ji Wushang rushed forward immediately after landing. Nan Xuzong casually put his arm around her slender waist, being extremely intimate with her.
"Reporting to the Fourth Imperial Consort, the head steward, Granny Lin, requests an audience," Hongfei said. "She says she has something important to say."
"Okay, bring it to the courtyard!" Ji Wushang turned and smiled at Nan Xuzong.
Looking at the two beautiful women sitting in the courtyard, Lin Mama felt timid and dared not raise her head. She knelt down and prostrated herself on the ground, saying, "This old servant greets the Fourth Prince and the Fourth Imperial Consort!"
"Get up!" Ji Wushang said. "Speak if you have something to say." When she was managing this backyard before, she had noticed this Granny Lin. She knew that Lin was punishing the servants from time to time in accordance with the rules, so Ji Wushang did not say anything to her. Lin did know to look at her when she spoke.
"Thank you, Fourth Imperial Consort!" Lin Mama stood up, bowed her head and told her what had just happened. In the end, she timidly hoped that Ji Wushang could betroth Qiaoxiao to her silly son.
Ji Wushang smiled. "No problem, let Qiaoxiao marry into your family." She's in this state, how could she possibly be thinking about marrying someone else!
"Then, what about Consort Jin..." Lin Mama hesitated for a moment, "Should we report this to the Prince?"
"No rush, go and rest. Don't worry about anything here. Just keep an eye on Qiaoxiao, prepare some gifts, and let her marry into your family," Ji Wushang said, his smile fading.
"Yes." Granny Lin nodded immediately, determined to do as she was told, otherwise she wouldn't even know how she would die! She bowed a few more times before leaving and returning to her courtyard.
Nan Xuzong played with Ji Wushang's hair. She didn't speak or give him any instructions, so he just had to wait.
“It was Princess Leng who did it; she’ll definitely send someone to have the Prince see it!” Ji Wushang said. “So, we can go later! Consort Jin is probably going to die!”