Qingyao didn't understand. The innocent little girl's eyebrows furrowed. Someone in the bustling South Street dared to raise a vicious wolf?

I'm afraid it's those dishonest businessmen again; they have no respect for the law!

If Man Niang had listened carefully, she could have understood, but she didn't listen at all and had no time to ponder it; her heart and mind were filled with the antidote to the poison of unrequited love.

And the uncertainty about the future made him feel a little awkward in front of Shang Changge, who was younger than him.

"Miss, the remaining antidote..."

Shang Changge knew that Man Niang was anxious, and so far she was in a good mood, so she didn't continue to play tricks on her and keep her in suspense.

"You can have it."

Man Niang's eyes lit up, but she also knew that there was no such thing as a free lunch. She gave her the antidote and generously helped her redeem herself.

He took two steps to kneel down in front of Shang Changge, glanced at her briefly, and then lowered his head again.

A blush quickly rose to her charming and alluring face, and she said sincerely, seemingly shy and embarrassed:

"Miss, from this day forward, I belong to you!"

Although it's meant to express loyalty, it sounds like it carries a sense of being ready to die for one's country.

Shang Changge wanted to laugh, but reiterated, "I'm not interested in you, there's no need for this."

Manniang looked up at Shang Changge, appearing bewildered and somewhat aggrieved.

How come you're still not interested?

She finally managed to convince herself to accept the woman, especially one with such an ordinary appearance...

Man Niang suddenly remembered what the madam had said before, and belatedly realized that she had never seen the true face of this new master.

Shang Changge did not disguise herself as the 'delicate girl' who went to Zuihualou last time, but rather as another girl.

Both Jiaojiao's appearance and her appearance tonight are the kind that are inconspicuous on the street and easily forgotten.

So Shang Changge was quite curious as to why Xiao Ji could always recognize her at a glance.

However, now is not the time to delve into this. He waved his hand, signaling Qingyao to bring out the two bottles of pills he had brought with him that evening.

He took the small bottle and handed it to Manniang, speaking frankly and without concealment:

"This contains a deadly poison; its effects are a thousand times more painful than lovesickness."

However, if the antidote is taken regularly each month, not only will there be no pain, but it will also strengthen the body and prolong life.

Man Niang swallowed hard; she had heard of this poison before.

This kind of poison is usually used by powerful and wealthy families to raise assassins and secret guards. It seems that Mom guessed correctly; this young lady does indeed come from a noble family.

Manniang tried to struggle; no one wants to lose their freedom for no reason.

"Miss, I meant if... if I don't want to eat..."

Shang Changge smiled kindly and gave his answer first:

"You can give it a try."

Man Niang wasn't truly a defenseless courtesan; she could even guess...

The indenture that Qingyao received was fake; the real indenture was probably stolen and torn up by Manniang herself from the madam long ago.

Man Niang's expression changed.

This time, the secret was like jumping into a fire pit for the antidote, but they couldn't do without it.

If this continues, she'll eventually die from the excruciating headache. She glanced at Shang Changge, then at the antidote for the lovesickness poison.

In order to escape further torment, Man Niang gritted her teeth, took the small porcelain bottle, and swallowed the poison inside.

Qingyao thoughtfully handed her a glass of water; the little girl was remarkably expressionless when dealing with strangers.

"Drink water, it's easy to swallow."

God knows how easy it is to swallow water.

Shang Changge held back her laughter, realizing that she was growing to like Qingyao more and more.

With tears welling in her eyes, Manniang used the same tactics she used on men on Qingyao, her future travel companion:

"Good sister, don't you believe I've already taken the medicine?"

Qingyao remained unmoved, repeating what she had just said and adding further details:

"Drink water, it's easy to swallow."

Also, I'm 19 this year. There's no need to call me "older sister," I don't deserve it.

Qingyao feared that having someone almost a full twelve years older than her call her "sister" would shorten her lifespan.

Man Niang was almost brought to tears, but she kept telling herself that it wasn't worth arguing with a little girl.

Then, with a fierce look, he took the water, tilted his head back, and gulped it down.

Then she placed the empty teacup in front of Qingyao, her seductive voice, capable of bewitching any man, tinged with a pitiful sob.

"Look, it's all finished!"

Qingyao remained unmoved and expressionless, and imitated his behavior:

"I'm not interested in you either, there's no need for this."

Man Niang: ...

Shang Changge: "Pfft!"

Shang Changge couldn't help but laugh out loud; her Qingyao was just too adorable.

Man Niang: …………

My inner demons are raging and going berserk! ...Aaaaaah!!! Destroy them all!!!