Chapter 551 Well Prepared
Chu Jiuqing said, "Since the shopkeeper is so enthusiastic, then we should obey your orders and let the brothers drink a little to warm themselves up."
"~Ding, host, please note, the wine is poisonous~~~" Xiaojie's mechanical voice sounded in his ears.
"It's poisonous. How did you know?" Chen Qingqing communicated with Xiaojie through her mind.
"Hehe, when Xiaojie was in the underworld, he loved drinking and couldn't live without alcohol, so he woke up as soon as he smelled the smell of alcohol..."
"Okay, you are such a good baby. You didn't react at all when I was in trouble, but now you wake up when you smell the wine.
You broken system, where were you when I was suffering in prison?
If I die, I'll go to the underworld and let the Black and White Impermanence melt you into molten iron." Chen Qingqing vented her dissatisfaction.
Xiao Jie laughed dryly, "Don't worry, Master. I was just drunk. I couldn't help you because I believed you could do it. Look, you're fine and alive and well!"
"I don't want to argue with you." Chen Qingqing said magnanimously, and then asked, "What kind of poison is in this wine?"
"This is a knockout drug. If you drink it, I guarantee you'll sleep for three days and three nights. Xiaojie has thoughtfully prepared an antidote for you. Go ahead and thank me."
"Thank you, idiot! Just get out of here!" Chen Qingqing ignored Xiaojie and with a thought, the antidote in the space appeared in her hand.
When I first came in, I felt that this store was a bit strange. It turned out to be a black shop that was trying to steal money and kill people.
Well, you are unlucky to have met my aunt.
Now that we have encountered it, we can't just sit back and watch.
It is better to take advantage of their own situation and eliminate the root of the problem to prevent future troubles.
Having made up her mind, Chen Qingqing stood up and put the antidotes into the wine jars one by one while no one was paying attention.
The shop owner breathed a sigh of relief, then quickly winked at the waiter beside him, signaling him to help pour the wine, and he turned around and left on the pretext of something.
Everyone was hungry and started eating and drinking without any hesitation.
Not long after, the shop owner emerged from the back kitchen. Looking at the empty wine jars on the table, a trace of pity flashed in his eyes. He shook his head helplessly and said, "You guys are really good at drinking. How about serving another jar of old wine to each table?"
"No, we don't want to drink anymore. We're full and want to go back to the house to rest." Chen Qingqing waved her hand to refuse.
"Okay, okay, everyone, please go to rest early!" The shop owner quickly ordered the waiter to take everyone back to their rooms to rest.
After settling everything, the waiter showed a barely perceptible smile.
Chen Qingqing closed the door and looked around.
I found that this inn was extremely simple. There was nothing but a bed.
Even the corners of the wall had been soaked by rain, and water was dripping down.
What the hell is this place?
A faint light came from the next room, and Chen Qingqing hurried over to check.
The partitions of the room were actually made of wooden boards, and one could see the next room clearly through the gaps in the boards.
Chen Qingqing lowered her voice, "Xiaoyu, there's something wrong with this inn. It must be a shady shop."
Chu Jiuqing's stern brows were covered with a thick chill, "I also found out, don't be afraid, I won't let them hurt you."
"I'm afraid this group of people is not simple. The wine just now was poisoned, but don't worry, I have put the antidote in it. Our people will not be knocked down."
Hearing her say this, a smile flashed in Chu Jiuqing's eyes. In fact, he found something wrong with this inn as soon as he came in.
He was afraid of scaring Chen Qingqing, so he kept silent.
I originally planned to kill these people at night, but I found that Chen Qingqing put something in the wine.
It was really unexpected. She could tell the wine was poisonous just through the jar. I really underestimated her ability.
There was no sound outside the house except the sound of dripping rain.
He knew that this group of people must have been sent by Chu Jinxuan, and their purpose was self-evident, but he was afraid that he would be disappointed.
"Okay, got it." Chu Jiuqing pricked up his ears, not missing any movement. These people were coming for Chen Qingqing. As long as they killed her, the Emperor Chu's illness would be incurable. Once the Emperor Chu died, Chu Jinxuan would be able to inherit the throne openly.
"Don't worry, Qing girl. I would rather die than let anyone hurt you."
"Okay, I believe you."
Chen Qingqing raised the corner of her lips. She knew that this trip to Kyoto would not be peaceful and would be full of dangers. It was unknown whether she could reach Kyoto alive.
Although Chu Jiuqing made a promise to her, it is better to rely on oneself than on others, and she will not hand her life over to anyone.
With a thought, he had a crossbow in his hand and prepared all kinds of poisons in case of emergency.
There was a sound of light footsteps outside the house, followed by someone asking softly,
"Sir, would you like some tea?"
Chen Qingqing recognized that this person was the shop owner from before.
The shopkeeper saw that no one was talking in the room, so he listened carefully and smiled flatteringly at the man in black who came after him.
"Good man, these guys are already under the influence of drugs, you can start now."
The masked man frowned, still a little worried, "Are you sure these people are no longer able to resist?"
"Don't worry, my good man. I just put my family's ancestral medicine 'Half-Minute Sleep' in the wine. This medicine is colorless and tasteless. It won't have any effect when you drink it at first, but within half an hour, as soon as its head hits the pillow, you can't wake it up even if you beat drums and gongs in its ears. It's like a dead pig, ready to be slaughtered."
"Is it really that magical?" The man in black said as he placed the knife on the shopkeeper's neck. "Don't lie to me! If you really ruin my plans, I'll tear your family into pieces!"
The shopkeeper was so frightened that his legs gave way, and he fell to his knees with a thud. "Don't kill me, my dear. Everything I say is the truth. My father was the imperial physician in the previous dynasty. He served the empress, and this drug never failed. If you don't believe me, I'll drag that woman out right now and show you if this 'half-minute sleep' really works."
The masked man laughed. This was the sleeping pill used by the queen of the previous dynasty. It seemed that this old man’s father had harmed many people.
"Okay, I'll trust you this time. If this medicine doesn't work, your lovely grandson, your son, and the others won't survive."
The shopkeeper lowered his head and pleaded, "Please spare my life, sir. I have done everything you asked. Please spare my family. In my next life, I will work like a slave to repay your kindness."
The masked man raised his leg and kicked the shop owner hard, his face full of impatience, "Get out, if you dare to talk nonsense again, I will destroy you first."
"Okay, I'll leave right away, right away..." The shop owner crawled downstairs.
The masked man waved his hand towards the downstairs, and dozens of men in black came closer.
"Kill that woman and Prince Ning first, and deal with the others later. Hurry!"
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