"Madam, please have mercy! There must be some misunderstanding between us. We don't want your lives, we just want the antidote!" When it's time to bow your head, you have to bow your head. Seeing Qin San Niang's eyes as cold as ice, Fei Peng couldn't help but shiver. This woman was truly terrifying.
"Oh? I never poisoned you, so where would I get an antidote? Besides, do you think you're worth poisoning?"
Hearing her say that, Fei Peng was also somewhat puzzled. Indeed, this woman was incredibly shrewd. If she wanted to deal with them, she could have simply used a hidden arrow; why would she need to resort to such roundabout methods as poisoning?! Even if she were to use poison, it would only be directed at Xie Yuyan. He had truly been outmaneuvered by Xie Yuyan!
The more Fei Peng thought about it, the more likely it seemed. He could barely contain his anger. That damned illegitimate daughter! If she were to return to the Xie family mansion, hmph! She'd really think she was the master! However, getting out of this predicament was the most pressing issue right now.
Despite his inner turmoil, Fei Peng bowed his head in shame and begged with his hands clasped.
"It was our fault for coming here so rashly. Now that I think about it, Madam is so powerful that dealing with us would be like crushing ants. There is no need to use poison. I was wrong! I just thought that Miss was the mistress of the Xie family. Now she is completely unrecognizable. We can hardly explain to the mistress. We are also afraid that this poison may be contagious. Her maid Xiao Cui has already shown the same symptoms."
"I implore you, Madam, to show mercy and spare us. Even if I owe you a favor, I will do anything for you if you ever need me!"
Qin San Niang watched him quietly. Fei Peng's favor meant nothing to her, but she truly preferred to avoid trouble. However, she understood the implication in his words: Xie Yu Yan was definitely plotting something. But she had already killed several guards; whether the others would come after her was uncertain!
"Oh, with my skills, I really don't need to use poison to deal with a spoiled brat who can't even kill a chicken!"
"Besides, all I want is five hundred taels of silver and an apology from your young lady. Could it be that Miss Xie is unwilling to apologize or give any money, and thus came up with this scheme to lure you into a trap? What grudge could she possibly have against you?!"
Qin San Niang scoffed, seemingly speechless. Besides, she wasn't lying; she hadn't used poison. It was itching powder, which was non-toxic.
This left the guards completely bewildered, all casting questioning glances at Fei Peng. His brows were furrowed so deeply they could trap a mosquito; according to Qin San Niang, it wasn't impossible. Xie Yu Yan had long disliked these guards, repeatedly uttering arrogant words demanding the master expel them from the mansion.
They're almost at Jiangzhou now. Even without them, with the escort agency's people, there's no danger at all. This way, they've both dealt with them and eliminated Qin Sanniang and her group of disrespectful people—a double win!
As for why she killed them? Naturally, it was because her true nature was laid bare along the way. Even those rough men like Fei Peng knew that her reputation as a talented woman was undeserved! Once they returned, the mistress would definitely question them; perhaps she was worried they would tell her about this?! Truly, a woman's heart is the most poisonous!
“But Madam, Miss Xie’s itchy, ulcerated herpes is undeniably real!” No woman would willingly gamble with her appearance, which is why Fei Peng hadn’t suspected him before.
Qin San Niang shrugged indifferently, "That's beyond my knowledge. If I were you, I would be patient and observe for a few more days. Maybe her wound will heal suddenly!"
"Alright, let's stop discussing this. In short, I'm certain I didn't poison your young lady. As for how she was poisoned, only she knows. But now, how do you plan to compensate me?"
As she said this, Qin San Niang had already stood in front of the rope net, her charming smile making her look like an ordinary woman.
The two guards in the net exchanged glances, and as she turned around, a flash of cold light and a gust of wind from a blade came rushing in!
"Damn it, she was so careless! She never expected that these people had other weapons besides broadswords." The attackers were two hand knives, sharp blades that were slightly longer and thinner than daggers, concealed in their leggings.
Qin San Niang felt a dull pain in her chest, and her eyes were filled with murderous intent!
The guard, who thought he had succeeded, hadn't even had a chance to laugh triumphantly when he felt a chill on his neck, followed by the sound of blood gushing out.
"Witch...woman..."
Their wide eyes were filled with resentment and disbelief. They had clearly stabbed the witch in the chest, how could this be?
Fei Peng was utterly shocked. Could this woman be indestructible? Two sharp knives couldn't even harm her in the slightest?!
Qin San Niang clutched her chest without any regard for her image. Luckily, she was wearing a stab-proof vest, otherwise she would surely be reporting to the underworld again!
"Madam, spare my life! I was truly blind to your greatness! If you spare my life, I will be at your beck and call, even if it means going through fire and water." At this moment, Fei Peng's legs trembled, filled with a fear he had never felt before. He was now completely convinced that a master like Qin San Niang, whose skills had reached a state of perfection, would have no need to poison an insignificant concubine's daughter.
"If you want me to release you, you'd better show some sincerity! Go and bring your young lady here!" He turned and put away the net, then ordered the person kneeling on the ground, "Oh, and do it quietly!"
"Isn't Madam afraid that I'll run away and never come back?" Freedom came too quickly; Fei Peng could hardly believe it.
"Don't be afraid, I know you wouldn't dare! Besides, even if you go back to the Xie family, don't expect anyone to protect you! Seeing that you have potential, if I'm in a good mood, I might even give you some pointers!" Seeing the hint of envy in his eyes, how could Qin San Niang not guess that for martial artists like them, the most tempting thing was not money or beauty, but unparalleled martial arts!
"Don't worry, if you do my job well... you know, even a little bit that slips through my fingers will be enough for you to enjoy!"
"Thank you so much, Madam! Please wait a moment!" Fei Peng's face was filled with hope. If he could really learn even a move or two of this indestructible skill, it would be enough to benefit him for the rest of his life. At least he wouldn't have to worry about the position of a mere guard captain, sitting in fear of being replaced.
At this moment, Xie Yuyan was lying in the carriage, and Xiao Cui was massaging her legs to relieve her fatigue.
"Miss, do you think those guards are almost done with their duties?" Xiao Cui's cheerful voice rang out. How could she not be happy? If she got the antidote, her face would regain its youthful beauty! Her mistress also said she would be in charge of training the young maids from that family, so from now on she would have servants to take care of her! If they didn't serve her well, she could sell them off and still earn some money!
Xie Yuyan herself was anxious, but the thought of soon being able to trample that hateful slut underfoot made her so excited that she couldn't sleep.
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