"thump--"
The sound of the jade pendant falling into the teacup was like a sledgehammer hitting the maid's head.
Her face suddenly turned pale and her breathing became rapid.
She didn't care whether it was a crime or not, and was about to reach out to grab it, but it was too late -
The medicine in the jade pendant merged with the medicine in the tea, and in an instant, the tea turned blood red.
Jiang Zhiyu leaned over to take a look.
[This dosage is quite high. No wonder my uncle couldn't control himself.]
Jiang Zhiyu didn't need to point it out specifically, as anyone with eyes could realize that the water was drugged. The maid immediately knelt on the ground, and her knees hit the ground with a loud noise.
"Master, please spare my life. This servant of mine did not do this. Master, please be clear-sighted..."
She cried and begged for mercy, but Xu Jinchen looked at her calmly, his eyes cold and indifferent: "Come here! Drag him out and beat him to death. Let everyone else see too. Throw the body directly into a mass grave."
The maid suddenly raised her head and looked at him in disbelief.
The eldest son is the easiest to talk to in the Xu family, and he is also the most gentle to the servants. If they make any mistakes on a daily basis, he rarely punishes them.
That's why she dared to have evil intentions and plot against him.
How come now they're dragging me out and beating me to death without even investigating or asking any questions, without giving me any chance to save myself?!
She still wanted to beg for mercy, but Xu Jinchen signaled with his eyes, and the servant understood what he meant. While dragging her out, he rolled up the dirty rag in his hand and blocked her mouth with it.
Another maid who heard the news hurried in and took the teacups away.
[I was just thinking about what to say, but it's all resolved. My uncle is incredibly efficient.]
Just as Xu Jinchen raised the corner of his mouth, he heard Jiang Zhiyu continue:
If his alertness were as good as his efficiency, I wouldn't have to worry about him.
Xu Jinchen: “…”
A trace of shame flashed in his eyes, and now he really took it to heart.
Zhiyu was right. If he had been more careful, he wouldn't have been drugged by the maid, and Shiyun wouldn't have been implicated...
Thinking of this, Xu Jinchen stood up suddenly.
He couldn't wait to meet Shiyun.
…
Under Jiang Zhiyu's devilish training, Xu Jinchen and Jiang Kang'an finally developed a high level of alertness. It is no exaggeration to say that they see enemies everywhere.
The two of them had not been poisoned for several days. Jiang Zhiyu looked at them with relief and decided to implement the next plan.
It's not enough to just guard against drugging, we also need to make arrangements for assassinations and other things.
Xu Jinchen and Jiang Kangan knew there was a plan for the next step: "..."
The two licked their lips, their eyes filled with despair.
I was thinking at the same time.
If he could live his life over again, he would never go to see Xiao Chuji/Erzhu Huaji on that day!
The next day, when Jiang Zhiyu was about to implement the next plan, he received an invitation from Tudora, inviting her to Qingfeng Pavilion for a chat.
Jiang Zhiyu naturally went there with pleasure.
Tudora had already booked the "Mei" room in advance. The two of them had been coming here frequently recently, so as soon as Jiang Zhiyu stepped into Qingfeng Pavilion, the waiter led her into the room.
The Plum Room was elegantly decorated, with plum blossoms dotting the room. Tudora was already waiting inside. Seeing her, she approached her warmly, "You often eat Tianqi cuisine, so I'm sure you're tired of it. I brought a chef from Nan Gu and borrowed the kitchen here to make some Nan Gu dishes. Try them and see if you like them."
Her tone was intimate, and she didn't seem to have any grudge against Jiang Zhiyu for poisoning him.
The dishes on the table were exquisite. Jiang Zhiyu took a quick glance and knew that there was no drug in them.
The two sat down side by side, and Jiang Zhiyu asked with concern, "You're moving around so quickly, are you feeling unwell?"
"Don't worry, the witch doctor is very skilled. I have recovered now."
Jiang Zhiyu nodded: "That's good."
[Cherish it, because the days of running and jumping are numbered.]
Tudora didn't want to talk about this, so when she finished, she changed the subject and said, "Let's not talk about that anymore. Try this."
Her tone was cheerful as she took out a wine jar from under the table, opened the lid, and an extremely mellow aroma filled her nose.
Even though Jiang Zhiyu had never drunk much alcohol, he knew that this must be a good wine.
"Try it, it's fruit wine, it won't make you drunk."
Tudora poured her a glass and looked at her expectantly.
Knowing that she had other plans in mind, Jiang Zhiyu picked up the wine glass and drank the hangover medicine and wine together under the cover of his sleeve.
Although Jiang Zhiyu didn't know much about wine, he had drunk it before. As soon as he took a sip, he knew that it was not fruit wine, but strong liquor.
[Long sleeves are still the best, they block your view perfectly.]
When Tudora saw her drink it, the smile in her eyes became even wider.
He poured her cup after cup, but didn't drink a drop himself.
"I'm not fully recovered yet, so I can't drink alcohol, even fruit wine."
Tudora chuckled.
Having said that, Jiang Zhiyu had almost guessed what she was planning.
If something really happens later, I can only blame myself for drinking too much and not being able to hold my liquor, and I can't blame anyone else.
Jiang Zhiyu snorted.
But this wine is really delicious, soft in the mouth and has a fruity aroma.
After drinking for nearly an hour, seeing that her eyes were still clear, Tudora became a little restless.
What’s going on? Could it be that Jiang Zhiyu is someone who can drink a thousand cups without getting drunk?
Tudora was anxious. If she was still conscious, their next plan would not be possible!
"Zhiyu... Zhiyu, what is this?"
Without caring about anything, Tudola waved his hand in front of her eyes a few times and asked tentatively.
As if annoyed by her shaking, Jiang Zhiyu grabbed her hand and said, "Don't move. I can't see clearly!"
If she was drunk, she must have been acting like that, but her speech was so clear...
Tudora frowned slightly and coaxed her: "This room is too stuffy, how about we go out for a walk?"
Jiang Zhiyu let her hug him and nodded.
He must be drunk and can’t run away!
Tudola was secretly delighted, and took her in his arms, got up, walked out of the house, and headed towards the street.
Behind them, a figure followed silently.
…
Inside the Cining Palace, the empress dowager stretched out her hand, raised her head, and tried her best to ignore the creeping sensation on her wrist.
Opposite her, Bai Yan was controlling the insect, his brows furrowed even deeper than hers.
Song Shiwei stood next to Bai Yan. There were also several imperial doctors standing beside her. At this moment, they were watching the poisonous insect disappear and reappear on the empress dowager's wrist without blinking.
After an unknown amount of time, Bai Yan finally took the insect back and said, "It's not poisonous."
After the initial conversation with Bai Yan, the Queen Mother got to know his character better. When he said he was not poisoned, her doubts were finally dispelled.
She chuckled and withdrew her hand: "Then why can't I fall asleep recently?"
"Excessive indulgence," Bai Yan said calmly.
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