Holding the rat poison, Madam Lu returned home with a heavy heart.

Lu's mother wanted to poison Pei Zhi, and she had already bought the poison.

But Lu's mother never knew how to start.

She was worried that she would be discovered. What if she didn't poison Pei Zhi, but Pei Zhi killed her instead?

That woman is incredibly capable.

Pei Zhi waited patiently for several days, until Shang Huai and Xiao Chengci took turns coming to visit her.

Pei Zhi, who had been wandering around, was getting annoyed, but finally Lu's mother made a move.

Lu's mother went to the kitchen herself, saying she was going to cook a meal for Pei Zhi.

Pei Zhi was particularly understanding and chased everyone out of the kitchen.

She was also afraid that someone would enter or leave the kitchen, which would frighten Lu's mother into not daring to start cooking.

A special order was given that no one was allowed to enter or leave the kitchen while Lu's mother was inside.

They gave Lu's mother ample time to administer the drug.

Before logging off, Pei Zhi specially changed into bright clothes and put on a particularly beautiful makeup.

Pei Zhi applied lip rouge to herself in front of the mirror, but she was thinking about something else.

She died at the hands of Lu Xiuyuan's mother.

Lu Xiuyuan must have never forgotten her for the rest of his life, right?

Lu Xiuyuan will remember her for the rest of his life, and he will never marry again or take a concubine.

After applying the lip rouge, Pei Zhi smiled with satisfaction.

"Go and deliver these two letters to the Crown Prince's Palace and the Marquis's Residence, respectively."

Since we're about to go offline, we should at least let Shang Huai and Xiao Chengci see it for themselves.

She faked her death once before, so this time she needs these two people to be involved the whole time, otherwise they might not believe that she is really dead this time.

Indeed, some things cannot be set as precedents.

She actually tried to prove that she was really dead?

Once Pei Zhi had finished tidying up, and Lu's mother was also ready, the banquet could begin.

Pei Zhi stopped paying her respects to Lu's mother, which only made Lu's mother's face beam with smiles.

"Daughter-in-law, you look beautiful today."

Pei Zhi touched her temples. "Really?"

Pei Zhi deliberately said, "Then let's eat quickly. I have an appointment with someone after we finish eating."

Lu's mother gritted her teeth in hatred, still wanting to go out for a secret rendezvous?

She wanted to see if this bitch would even make it out of this door alive.

Lu's mother got up and personally served Pei Zhi a bowl of soup.

“Daughter-in-law, I made this soup myself. I was wrong before, I scolded you too much.”

Lu's mother really had to work hard to control herself to say such insincere words.

Pei Zhi's heart stirred slightly. "Mother, since you've put it that way, would you like to drink this soup first?"

Mrs. Lu turned pale with fright. "I won't drink it. I'm not hungry. You drink it."

Mother Lu urged, "Drink it quickly, otherwise the soup will get cold and won't taste good."

Pei Zhi deliberately put down her bowl. "Never mind, I'll drink it later. I'll eat some vegetables first."

"Mom worked so hard to prepare such a big meal. If I drink the soup, I won't be able to eat any of the dishes."

Mother Lu was anxious. "This dish isn't very good. You should drink the soup first."

After Lu's mother finished speaking, she made a gesture as if to bring the soup to Pei Zhi's lips.

Lu's mother really wished she could just feed Pei Zhi the food directly into her mouth.

Pei Zhi asked with some confusion, "Mother, why are you in such a hurry for me to drink the soup?"

Lu's mother stammered, "What...what are you saying...this soup...I made it for you so you could drink it and nourish your body."

Pei Zhi nodded, "I see. I thought Mother had put something in the soup."

When Pei Zhi pointed out what was on Lu's mind, Lu's mother's eyes became flustered, and her hands trembled uncontrollably.

"What nonsense are you talking about? How could I possibly put anything in the soup?"

"Mother, why are you in such a hurry?" Pei Zhi asked, puzzled. "Didn't you put anything nourishing in this soup?"

Mother Lu breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Of course, it's full of nourishing ingredients, you should drink it."

Pei Zhi had teased Lu's mother for long enough, and seeing Lu's mother covered in cold sweat, Pei Zhi was too lazy to bother anymore.

Shang Huai and Xiao Chengci were probably arriving soon, so Pei Zhi decisively picked up the soup bowl and drank it all in one gulp.

Lu's mother watched helplessly as Pei Zhi so boldly finished the soup in one gulp.

The heavy weight on my heart has finally been lifted.

Just now, when Pei Zhi delayed, Lu's mother thought that Pei Zhi had seen through her thoughts.

"Hahaha!!"

Mother Lu watched as Pei Zhi swallowed the soup, leaving the bowl completely empty.

Lu's mother laughed maniacally, "You bitch, I never expected that I would put rat poison in the soup."

Pei Zhi watched calmly as Lu's mother went mad.

Lu's mother didn't see any surprise on Pei Zhi's face. "What? Did you think I was lying to you?"

"You will soon die from poisoning."

"Really?" Pei Zhi rested her chin on her hand. "I don't believe it."

"You don't believe me?" Mother Lu said fiercely, "I've wanted to kill you for a long time."

"You shameless woman, how dare you cheat on my son!"

“If I wasn’t afraid you would resist, I would really like to stab you a thousand times and leave hundreds of holes in you.”

"A bowl of poison is far too lenient on you."

Pei Zhi frowned; she was already feeling the effects of pregnancy.

She herself had someone sell the medicine to Lu's mother, so Pei Zhi naturally knew about the medicine's effects.

This medicine works quickly and isn't too painful.

"Mother, have you ever thought about what will happen to Xiuyuan if I die?"

Pei Zhi said with great grief, "Mother, you poisoned me yourself. How can Xiu Yuan face you in the future?"

"Don't mention my son's name."

Lu's mother said viciously, "You little whore have no right to mention my son's name."

"After you die, I won't live much longer either, but my son will have a successful career in government, and his wife will soon be pregnant again."

Blood trickled from Pei Zhi's lips, and at that moment, Lu Xiuyuan walked into the main courtyard carrying a bright red wedding dress.

There were no servants in the main courtyard, only Lu's mother and Pei Zhi.

Pei Zhi supported herself on the table with one hand, unable to stop herself from vomiting blood.

Upon seeing this, Lu Xiuyuan quickly threw away the wedding dress he was holding.

Lu Xiuyuan helped Pei Zhi up: "Aya, what's wrong?"

Pei Zhi leaned on Lu Xiuyuan's shoulder, "Mother put medicine in my soup."

Lu Xiuyuan looked at his mother in disbelief.

Lu's mother showed no remorse whatsoever, "Yes, it was me who made it."

Lu's mother pointed at Pei Zhi and said, "She deserves to die; she should have died long ago."

At this moment, Lu Xiuyuan didn't care about anything else. He picked up Pei Zhi and said, "Don't be afraid, I'll take you to see a doctor."

Pei Zhi gently shook her head, "I feel like I can't hold on any longer."

Upon hearing this, Lu's mother laughed heartily, "It seems that the peddler didn't lie to me; this medicine really works quickly."

Lu's mother still felt it wasn't enough: "The vendor also said that there's no antidote for this medicine, and she's doomed now."

Lu Xiuyuan roared, "Shut up!"

Lu's mother was so shocked by the shout that she took two steps back. She never imagined that her beloved son would look at her with such eyes, as if she were an enemy.