While the couple slept soundly, Qi Chengfeng and Jiang Xinrui were having a much harder time.
After being forcibly taken back to her room, Jiang Xinrui threw a huge tantrum, smashing everything she could find, but she still couldn't quell her anger.
She didn't understand why things had turned out this way, and what was most terrifying was Qi Chengfeng's attitude towards her just now.
She clearly drugged Qi Chengfeng, and just in case, she used double the dosage that others used. Logically speaking, Qi Chengfeng should have been completely obedient to her.
Everything was fine before, so why did it suddenly change? Was she overthinking it, or...?
The thought of one possibility sent a chill down her spine, making her feel cold and weak in the legs.
She had used up most of her chips, and besides, even if she knew the general direction of things, she couldn't do anything because she had no one and no power.
If she doesn't win over Qi Chengfeng, what chance does she have? How can she take revenge on that despicable couple, and how can she become the most esteemed woman?
At that moment, Qi Chengfeng entered her room directly.
He glanced at the messy room, frowned slightly, and gestured for the maid who was tidying up the mess on the floor to leave.
After everyone had left, he walked up to Jiang Xinrui, looked down at her, and asked before she could speak:
How many things are you still not telling me?
His tone was cold, unlike his gentle and considerate manner a few days ago. Jiang Xinrui wasn't stupid; she immediately realized that her worst fear had come true.
Qi Chengfeng was not poisoned by the bewitching poison at all; all this time, this person was just putting on an act for him.
But how did he find out? She was already so careful.
Jiang Xinrui looked at Qi Chengfeng with fear in her eyes. She had always known that this person was terrifying. He chose to approach her because he had no other choice at the time, and he was very confident in his own trump card.
She had considered the possibility of failure, but when she actually faced it, she was still afraid.
Her lips trembled, and she couldn't utter a single word for a long time, until Qi Chengfeng was about to lose his patience, at which point she finally spoke:
"I don't quite understand what the city lord means by that."
"Heh~"
Qi Chengfeng sneered. Now that things had come to this, there was no need for him to continue pretending with Jiang Xinrui.
He stepped forward and grabbed Jiang Xinrui's chin with one hand, saying with a forced smile:
"You know what I mean. I'll give you another chance since you cured me with that miracle cure. But my patience is limited, so you'd better be smart."
Jiang Xinrui cried out in pain, her eyes already brimming with tears, making it impossible for her to see how cold Qi Chengfeng's expression was at that moment.
Even so, she felt a chill run down her spine and even regretted her initial choice.
But now, she has no way out.
She absolutely couldn't reveal her rebirth. Her mind raced, and finally, gritting her teeth, she pinned everything on Yan Xiao.
“I told you long ago that Yan Xiao is a wicked woman, but you didn’t believe me. The only reason I came to you for cooperation is to save my life.”
"What do you mean?" Qi Chengfeng raised an eyebrow slightly, released his hand from Jiang Xinrui's chin, and gestured for her to continue.
"I... I don't know how to explain it to you."
As Jiang Xinrui spoke, she glanced cautiously at Qi Chengfeng. Seeing that his expression had darkened, she quickly began to spout nonsense, half-truths and half-lies:
"I didn't mean to hide it from you, I just felt you wouldn't believe me even if I told you."
Ever since Yanxiao appeared, I've had the same dream that I'll be killed by her. I've also dreamt about many things that never happened, but they all came true. That's why I had the idea of getting rid of her.
But she's incredibly wicked and not so easy to deal with. I had no choice but to turn to you to save my life.
Qi Chengfeng had been staring into Jiang Xinrui's eyes ever since she started speaking, his expression somewhat inscrutable, but he didn't respond.
Jiang Xinrui was worried that he didn't believe her, so she quickly continued:
“Everything I said is true. Otherwise, how could a weak woman like me know so much? Haven’t you verified it all?”
I was just trying to protect myself, and at the same time, I genuinely hoped that you would be the final winner. I even dreamed that you died at the hands of Shen Muzhi, which is why I thought of cooperating with you. I have no ill intentions towards you!
Moreover, I suspect that Yanxiao is not Shen Muzhi's wife at all.
As far as I know, Shen Muzhi's wife is a typical country woman, completely unpresentable.
But now, that woman, whether it's her behavior, her scheming, or her medical skills that I can't even understand, clearly shows that she is no ordinary person, not to mention that she also knows the art of Gu poison.
Shen Muzhi is just pretending to be ignorant. As long as you capture that woman, you'll know whether what I said is true or not, and you might even be able to extract the secret of the Gu poison technique.
Besides, Shen Muzhi is so interested in that woman. If you get her, wouldn't Shen Muzhi be hesitant to act against her?
Qi Chengfeng did not believe what Jiang Xinrui had said earlier, nor did he believe that he would lose to Shen Muzhi, let alone die at Shen Muzhi's hands.
He listened to what was said afterward and became very interested in Yan Xiao.
Now that things have come to this, that woman should be the breakthrough point. In any case, we should find a way to get her first.
He wanted to see just how wicked she really was.
Just as I was thinking this, a guard outside the door said he had something to report.
He didn't linger any longer. After instructing someone to keep an eye on Jiang Xinrui, he left the room without even glancing at her again.
After Qi Chengfeng left, Jiang Xinrui could no longer hold on and collapsed to the ground.
Her face was terribly pale, but a strange smile curled at the corner of her mouth.
She knew that although Qi Chengfeng didn't completely believe her words, he had taken her subsequent words to heart.
That's good. If she's not having an easy time, then Yan Xiao and Shen Muzhi shouldn't expect to have an easy time either.
Qi Chengfeng, after leaving the room, followed the guard to a side room and gestured for him to speak.
The man immediately knelt down and reported:
"Lord, we were discovered by people lying in ambush not long after we left the city with the people from Jiangbei. However, they didn't attack us, but instead gave us a letter to bring back to you."
As he spoke, the man took out a letter from his pocket and handed it to Qi Chengfeng with both hands.
Qi Chengfeng glanced at the letter, his eyes filled with wariness. He didn't take it at all, but instead gestured for his guards to open it.
Only after the guard opened it did he read the information on it, using the guard's hand as a guide.
The notice listed the location and time for their meeting, along with conditions: he could not bring more than a hundred people, and he had to bring Jiang Xinrui, the traitor from Jiangbei.
If any of the above conditions cannot be met, the meeting will be cancelled.
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