Chapter 353 Luo'er's poison, is it related to butterflies?

Zheng Wanxiu actually stayed for the time being.

Li Qingluo accompanied Madam Pei back to her courtyard before expressing her concerns: "Grandmother, it would be best if we didn't get involved with the Lotus Sect."

"The Lotus Sect has committed countless evils and stirred up trouble everywhere in the past two years. They have caused chaos and committed numerous sins in Jinling City."

"They will inevitably come to a bad end."

Madam Pei sighed: "Grandmother, how could you not know?"

"But it was because of her that Grandma was able to find you. Grandma owes her this!"

"Without you, Luo'er, coming to my side, do you know how much loneliness and suffering I would have had to endure in my life?"

"Luo'er, Grandmother should be grateful to her."

A mix of emotions welled up in Li Qingluo's heart, but most of all, she felt grateful for her grandmother's love and care for her.

She harbored nothing but hatred towards Aunt Zheng.

He hated her for using him, hated her for wanting him to die a miserable death, and for wanting to exchange his life for Li Jingchuan's.

I wanted to eliminate the problem completely.

But she never imagined that without Zheng Wanxiu, she would not have had the kinship with her grandmother in this life.

Madam Pei: "Alright, there's no need to worry for now."

"Grandmother knows that she is not a good person now, but her identity as a follower of the Lotus Sect is enough to cover up her debt of gratitude for the time being."

"Let's ask Jingchuan and his mother about their plans after they wake up."

Knowing that her grandmother didn't intend to keep them any longer, Li Qingluo felt relieved.

However... since they've already come all this way, there's no need for them to have come for nothing.

Upon returning to Zizai Residence, Li Qingluo instructed Zheng Mama to first summon Sha Yi to report back.

The members of the Night Slayer Sect now all live in the Xiuli General's Mansion, and have become Li Qingluo and the Xiuli General's Mansion's private guards.

The day Li Qingluo returned from the Prince Su's residence, she went to see them first.

And only then did they learn that their names, in order, were Kill One, Kill Two, Kill Three... all the way up to Kill Twenty-Seven.

What kind of lousy names did the old Duke come up with?

Li Qingluo immediately put her hand to her forehead.

However, he couldn't give them all twenty-seven good names, so he eventually gave up the idea of ​​changing their names.

But when she saw the twenty-seven tall men, all dressed in black and wearing masks even at home, she found them quite an eyesore.

So he directly ordered them to remove their face masks, otherwise the nannies and maids would feel uneasy seeing them wandering around the house all day wearing masks.

What I fear even more is that around one corner I might be mistaken for an assassin in my home, and around another corner there might be another one, and then we might accidentally start fighting.

Sha Yi and the others hesitated for only a moment before obediently pulling down their masks.

Li Qingluo then noticed that they had all been tattooed on the face.

Everyone had a single word etched into their left cheek: "Slay".

It must be said that the old Duke was really no good.

Seeing them all lower their heads in self-consciousness, not daring to show their true faces, Li Qinglu clapped her hands.

"Alright, this matter is up to me."

"From now on, when you go out with me, wear masks to avoid attracting attention."

"However, no one is allowed to wear them at home!"

"Otherwise, how am I supposed to tell you apart?"

"Do you understand?"

The members of the Night Slayer Sect looked at each other in bewilderment.

Home?

Could this place... become their home?

But since their master had already given the order, they had no choice but to obey.

"Yes, young lady, your subordinates will obey your orders!"

Turning around, Sha Yi arrived at Zizaiju.

Li Qingluo sat down on the veranda and asked him, "How are things going with the tasks I assigned you these past two days?"

Sha Yi knelt down on one knee and reported: "Your Highness, the Princess's residence appears calm on the surface, but it is actually under tight security."

"It took me two days of observation under the eaves to confirm that Princess Qinyu was indeed recuperating from serious injuries in her residence."

"She hasn't stepped out of her room even once in the past two days."

Is the injury very serious?

Li Qingluo: "Besides her and the maid, have you seen any other suspicious people?"

Sha Yi: "I've met them. There was a young master and a young lady who went in and out of the princess's bedchamber every day."

"Furthermore, His Highness Prince Su also personally visited the Princess's residence yesterday."

Li Qinglu raised her eyebrows slightly.

She was completely unaware of this.

What was Duan Rongshi going there to do?

Is it Zuliya, who has transformed into bitter forsythia, or Zongzheng Wuheng?

I'm afraid neither of these two cunning individuals will be so easy to catch.

"Thank you for your hard work, you can go now."

Li Qinglu waved his hand. Sha Yi had just gotten up and was about to leave when he suddenly turned his head to look to the left as if he had sensed something.

Upon seeing a ghostly, ugly, and terrifying figure standing under the archway connecting the two courtyards, he immediately drew the sword hanging at his waist.

Li Qinglu shouted, "Stop killing one!"

She rose and rushed over like the wind, blocking Sha Yi's path before the butterflies could pounce on her like mad dogs.

"Butterfly!"

Li Qingluo hugged Butterfly tightly, then told Sha Yi to quickly retreat.

The other nannies and maids then realized what was happening and rushed over to separate the butterflies.

Li Qingluo felt like her whole body was about to fall apart.

The impact of a butterfly is truly extraordinary; it's like the force of a wild beast.

"Has the butterfly awakened?"

When did you wake up?

"Yes, that's great. It must have been Killer One's scent that attracted her here."

"Quickly, go and inform Doctor Dong."

"Also, tell Mr. Nangong and Doctor Luo not to come near us, lest they both suffer."

Although she was startled, Li Qingluo was still very happy to see the butterfly suddenly wake up.

"You've really escaped death this time!"

Li Qinglu smiled and reached out, but before she could touch Butterfly's face, Butterfly stared at her coldly, motionless, as if she had suddenly forgotten her.

Li Qinglu's hand froze in mid-air, and her heart skipped a beat.

However, after Cui'er and Granny Zheng appeared, she let down her guard and obediently let them touch her as they pleased.

Suspicion arose in Li Qingluo's heart.

"Is it because of my face?"

Her face hadn't fully recovered its original appearance, so the butterfly didn't recognize her?

But normally, she wouldn't look at a strange woman with such coldness.

"Cui'er, do I have any strange smell?"

Li Qinglu smelled it herself.

Cui'er also sniffed: "No, miss, when the butterfly bumped into you just now, did it touch any of your wounds?"

Li Qingluo quickly turned around and went back into the room.

She took off her clothes to check, and found that the wounds were not serious and no fresh blood was coming out.

Li Qinglu looked in the bronze mirror and suddenly noticed the butterfly behind her shoulder.

The butterfly has changed.

The original pink color has somehow turned into a light purple...

Li Qingluo's heart sank slightly. Touching the butterfly, she murmured, "Butterfly...butterfly?"

Is there such a coincidence in the world?

When Dong Siyuan arrived, he immediately gave Butterfly a bowl of calming soup.

Only when Butterfly is asleep can Dong Siyuan take her pulse.

"Her pulse is much more stable. However, it's only a temporary reprieve from the brink of death."

"The Gu worms inside her body can still cause unrest at any time, so this butterfly girl will still be like before, perhaps suddenly developing a high fever and convulsions, losing consciousness, and then taking her life."

Li Qingluo was also standing in Butterfly's room at this moment.

After listening to Dong Siyuan's explanation, she asked, "Is the Miao girl the only hope to save her life?"

Dong Siyuan: "Don't worry, young lady. I have personally written a letter to ask for help. I presume the Miao girl is already on her way to Jinling."

"If we ride at full speed, we should still make it in time."

Li Qingluo was surprised: "Your Highness's connections are all from you? Then why didn't you help me in the first place?"

He only agreed to beg for help when Duan Rongshi personally gave him the order.

Li Qinglu thought to herself: ……

Dong Siyuan sighed: "Miss, this time I had to bite the bullet and beg... I begged for the lover I left behind when I left my hometown for my ideals..."

"She is someone whose sincerity has been betrayed by her subordinates. This matter is indeed extremely embarrassing and I cannot speak of it."

Li Qingluo: That sacrifice was indeed quite significant.

It seems that Duan Rongshi wouldn't have dared to summon this Miao girl if he hadn't personally spoken up.

I've heard that Miao women are vengeful and have a strong sense of love and hate.

I hope he takes good care of himself.

Li Qinglu stared at the butterfly, who had fallen asleep soundly again on the bed, and that thought popped into her mind once more.

Is the precious poison that Zuliya spent five years refining also related to the butterfly in front of him?

Suddenly, she had a thought. She took out a small knife, cut off the butterfly finger, and then asked for a few drops of its blood to drip into a porcelain bottle.

After putting it away, Li Qingluo handed her wrist to Dong Siyuan: "Why don't you take my pulse too? Let's see how my pulse compares to hers?"

Just as Li Qingluo was about to have her dinner, Duan Rongshi arrived with Qin Ling, who was bound hand and foot.

"You—you guys should at least be a little gentler with me—ah! Ouch—"

The Qin Mausoleum was thrown to the ground.

Zhuiyu kicked him: "What are you pretending for?"

"Remember this, if you can't restore the girl's face to its original state today, even if there's the slightest flaw, you can expect to lose your head!"

"Did you understand?"

Zhuiyu made a throat-slitting gesture, which startled Qinling.

He could only nod repeatedly, saying, "I understand."

Qin Ling was truly exhausted this time; he hadn't slept for three days and three nights.

He knew that if this attempt failed, he would die suddenly before they could even behead him, so he dared not be on his guard any longer.

Li Qingluo looked at them in surprise, "Why are you here at this time?"

Duan Rongshi, dressed in black, emerged from the twilight and removed his cloak from behind.

Upon seeing her, his gaze lingered on her face: "Your voice has been restored."

Like a clear spring, it is melodious, gentle yet bright, carrying its own vitality.

Zhuiyu's face also showed joy.

Sure enough, it was the girl's original voice!

Qin Ling was greatly shocked and couldn't help but secretly glance at Luo Fan.

As expected of the sect leader's most favored disciple, she restored her voice to its original state so quickly.

Even I couldn't do it, otherwise Yunniang wouldn't have had to speak with a man's voice all these years.

A thought instantly formed in Qin Ling's mind.

Li Qingluo quickly descended the steps and came over to greet Duan Rongshi: "Your Highness, have you eaten yet?"

Duan Rongshi reached out and helped her up personally: "I was thinking of coming over to use it with you, so I haven't done it yet."

Li Qingluo couldn't stop smiling: "Then you've come at just the right time. My Zizai Residence happens to have some interesting things."

"Someone, quickly bring His Highness tea and hot water."

Qin Ling muttered to himself, "I haven't eaten either. What on earth did they cook? It smells so good!"

He couldn't help but sniff around.

Zhuiyu rolled her eyes, pulled him aside, and tossed him into a corner: "Did I ask you? Still want to eat? Go starve to death!"

But it really does smell delicious.

They smelled the fragrance as soon as they entered the beautiful General's Mansion.

The girl's courtyard is filled with an even richer and more delicious aroma. What could be so delicious?

They've really hit the jackpot today!

Li Qingluo pointed to the corner of the courtyard wall and said, "Zhenxiu Restaurant recently launched a new menu, featuring roasted meat that they learned from the Northwest. Since you're here, why don't we eat together?"