Chapter 112 Concubine Rong’s secret!

Xiao Anzi was extremely shocked, his eyes widened, "The poison was hidden on me by Bi Tao?"

Xue Youli glanced at his incredulous expression and asked instead, "After you went to the pavilion, did Bi Tao specially use a handkerchief to wipe your hands?"

"……yes."

Xiao Anzi never thought that his master knew such details so clearly.

His hands got wet while trying to reach for the rabbit lamp. Bitao not only wiped the water off his hands, but also accidentally poured it into his arms, and then she touched his waist.

He thought Bitao was interested in him and felt quite pleased with himself.

It seems that Bitao stuffed the poison into his body at that time.

"Bi Tao thought she had hidden the poison in you without anyone noticing, but she didn't expect that Princess Qinghe happened to see it. Princess Qinghe later asked you to serve her closely and pour wine for her, just to remove the poison from your body."

After listening to Xue Youli's words, Xiao Anzi recalled every detail of what happened at the dinner party. He was filled with remorse and slapped himself on the spot, "Master, I almost caused a disaster. Damn it!"

Xue Youli glanced at him and said, "Xiao Zhongzi, tell Xiao Anzi, who does Bi Tao belong to?"

Xiao Zhongzi was called out, stepped forward, and told everyone the results of his investigation, "More than a month ago, after Bi Tao was promoted to be a personal maid by Concubine Xue, her family bought a large house in the capital."

Xue Youli holds the Book of Heaven's Secrets, and it is easy for him to investigate anyone.

However, in order to make the investigation results more convincing, she directly handed the investigation of Bitao over to Xiao Zhongzi.

And Xiao Zhongzi did not disappoint her.

In addition, Xiao Zhongzi also found out that after Yan Niang's death, Cui Ru, the maid who had been with Yan Niang for most of her life, also escaped from Xue's Mansion.

Now he is hiding in the capital, helping Xue Qingyao manage the money that Yan Niang earned in brothels when she was young.

Xue Youli said in a cold voice, "Xue Qingyao has been deducted from her salary since she entered the palace. She doesn't have much money. She is willing to use her connections and money outside the palace, which shows that she has really invested a lot this time."

Xiao Anzi knew very well that he was able to escape unscathed tonight thanks to the wisdom of his master.

He kowtowed vigorously to Xue Youli, his heart filled with genuine submission. "Master, you brought Xiao Zhongzi back to Shuiyuexuan from the cold palace, and you have always valued Xiao Zhongzi. I was not convinced before, and I shamelessly followed you to the dinner tonight because I wanted to share Xiao Zhongzi's favor! I was provoked and used by someone, and I almost lost my life. Fortunately, I didn't implicate you! You saved my life tonight, and I will be loyal to you with my life in the future!"

At this point, he glanced at Xiao Zhongzi and said, "Also... I am convinced by Xiao Zhongzi!"

Xue Youli always stopped when he was done, "Don't blame yourself. What happened tonight has also made us alert. If a young palace maid approaches you intentionally in the future, don't be blinded by her beauty!"

Xiao Anzi waved his hands quickly, "Beautiful women are tigers. They not only bite people, but also eat people. I have decided to seal my heart and lock my love for you. From now on, I will stay away from the young palace maids!"

Banxia looked at him with a look of "once bitten by a snake, one is afraid of the rope for ten years" and couldn't help laughing, "Xiao Anzi, you are afraid of everything."

Xiao Pingzi beside him also smiled and said, "Sister Banxia, ​​you have been with the master for a long time, and now you can speak fluently."

Banxia raised her chin, "Isn't it? Our master is intelligent, and I have learned a lot from him, so I naturally have some knowledge!"

Xue Youli glanced at Xiao Anzi's swollen face and handed him a bottle of medicine. "Don't be stressed. Eat when you need to and sleep when you need to. We can't always be airtight in Shuiyuexuan. We have to leave some holes for others to take action."

Xiao Anzi said sincerely, "As long as you need me, I am willing to be your only servant!"

The master and his servants were reviewing Xue Qingyao's plan for tonight. At this moment, a sharp voice came from outside the hall, "The Emperor has arrived——"

The emperor arrived, and after everyone paid their respects, they left in tacit understanding.

Xue Youli looked at the tall and handsome man in front of her and asked softly, "Your Majesty, have you found out who really poisoned me?"

Murong Che nodded slightly, "I ordered people to search the residences of Xue Qingyao and Qiao Wan, and found the powder of the tortoise in the vase in Qiao Wan's residence."

Qiao Wan is the nickname of Qiao Cairen.

Xue Youli was stunned when she heard what he said. "Qiao Cai has been keeping a low profile in the palace. I didn't expect that she was harboring evil intentions."

[Oh! I knew it would be like this! Since Xue Qingyao chose to cooperate with Qiao Cairen, she must have prepared all the evidence in advance. She has the aura of the heroine, like an indestructible cockroach, it's not that easy to get offline! ]

[Murong Che shouldn't be so stupid that he can't see that Xue Qingyao is the mastermind behind the whole thing, right? ]

The man listened to her inner complaints and said gently, "Deng Qing also found out that Caiyun, who was beside Concubine Rong, and Bitao, who was beside Xue Qingyao, were bribed by Qiao Wan. Qiao Wan seemed to be poisoning the little princess tonight, but in fact, she was coming for you."

Deng Qing is indeed quite capable, as he was able to investigate the causes and consequences of Murong Xi's poisoning in such a short time.

The people involved include Bitao and Caiyun.

In order to protect her whole family, Bitao sacrificed her life and attacked Qiao Cairen.

And Caiyun is the deepest nail that Murong Ye buried in the palace.

In order to protect Xue Qingyao, the destined heroine, they all sacrificed themselves without hesitation.

Xue Qingyao was able to escape death time and time again because of that damn protagonist halo.

Xue Youli raised her eyes to meet Murong Che's gaze and asked him softly, "How does the emperor plan to deal with Lady Xue?"

Murong Che had his own considerations in mind. Xue Qingyao was still useful, so he had to keep her as bait to catch the big fish.

"Since Lady Xue had nothing to do with the poisoning, she must be released from the prison."

"Your Majesty is wise!" Damn wise!

Xue Youli was very unhappy that Xue Qingyao, the real mastermind behind the incident, was released.

However, it is understandable that Deng Qing could not find her, after all, he is just a minor character who drives the development of the plot.

In the entire novel world, the only two variables who can kill Xue Qingyao are probably her and Chu Xinyue.

Xue Youli is not in a hurry now. Even if Xue Qingyao can walk out of the prison alive, there will be only a few people left around her who can be used.

After several months of gambling, Xue Qingyao had played a good hand badly, and now the only one she could rely on was Murong Ye.

Xue Youli was looking forward to a head-on confrontation with Murong Ye.

If she and Chu Xinyue want to live out the rest of their lives here in peace, their biggest rival is actually the male protagonist.

…

Department of Criminal Justice.

When Deng Qing dragged Caiyun and Bitao out for execution, he ran into Xue Qingyao who had been acquitted.

Xue Qingyao's eyes flickered, and she took off the golden hairpin in her hair and handed it to Deng Qing, "Eunuch Deng, I want to talk to my maid, please give me some convenience."

Seeing her humble attitude, Deng Qing took the hairpin and said, "Lady Xue, I can only give you a cup of tea at most."

"Thank you, Grandpa!"

After Deng Qing left, Xue Qingyao walked up to Bi Tao and said, "Bi Tao, don't worry. I will make sure your family enjoys wealth and glory for the rest of their lives."

Bi Tao kowtowed three times in her direction, "Thank you, Master. Your words are enough for me."

Xue Qingyao comforted her with a few words, then turned her gaze to look at Caiyun who was standing beside her without saying a word.

Her ultimate purpose in taking care of Deng Qing was not to make Bi Tao feel at ease before her death, but to see Caiyun.

Caiyun is Murong Ye's person. She has been lurking beside Rong Qingyue for more than half a year. She must know something that others don't know.

And she wanted to hear some secrets from Caiyun's mouth before she died.

Sure enough, Caiyun nodded to her.

Xue Qingyao took two steps towards her and asked, "Miss Caiyun, do you have any last words that I need to pass on to your family?"

Caiyun was very straightforward, "No need, I have no parents, I am alone, I have no worries."

Xue Qingyao sighed and patted her arm. "Bi Tao is young, please take care of her on her way to the underworld. I will also burn paper for you on your death anniversary every year."

"Then I would like to thank Lady Xue first." When Caiyun bowed to Xue Qingyao, she quickly slipped a note into Xue Qingyao's hand.

Xue Qingyao held the note tightly in her hand without making a sound. At this moment, Deng Qing came back and said, "Lady Xue, you should leave now."

"good."

Xue Qingyao took one last look at Bitao and Caiyun before striding out of the prison.

She was only in the cell for less than two hours, and after being released, she felt as if she had been in another world.

She had prepared for tonight's Mid-Autumn Festival banquet for a long time, and even asked Bitao to use her beauty to seduce Xiao Anzi from Shuiyuexuan.

She thought that she could definitely win this game by leveraging the people around Xue Youli.

It was not until she found the paper bag containing poison on herself that she suddenly realized that the flaw of Xiao Anzi was left there by Xue Youli deliberately in order to confuse her.

One wrong move and the whole game is lost.

She lost this round, badly.

Xue Qingyao figured out one thing in the Criminal Court. Given her current situation, she must hold on to Murong Ye, her powerful backer.

Only by utilizing the power behind him can she have a chance to turn the tables.

After returning to Minghua Palace, Xue Qingyao opened the note in his hand.

There was only a short sentence written on the note.

After Xue Qingyao finished reading it, his eyes suddenly lit up.

This note contains Rong Qingyue's secret.

Once she confirms the secret, won't Rong Qingyue let her control him?