Su Wanting's expression changed instantly, and she asked incredulously, "A kind of medicine?"
[Wow, that's terrifying! Has this drug been in use for a long time?]
[And it was even a brother and sister together! How treacherous must this person be!]
I believe this is inextricably linked to the factional infighting among the princes in the capital!
Xu Nian raised her eyes slightly, meeting Su Mu's barely suppressed anger. "I understand how you feel right now, but I can tell you very seriously that she has also been poisoned, and there are already signs that it is about to take effect."
Su Mu gritted his teeth, "He not only drugged me, but also my sister... He deserves to die! Cough cough!"
He slammed his fist on the bed, but then couldn't stop coughing.
Seeing this, Su Wanting immediately brought over some warm water and gently comforted him, "Second brother, don't rush, tell me slowly."
Su Mu gulped down a large mouthful of water, a wry smile appearing on his face.
"Three years ago, when I first came here, I was eager to help my father."
"But governing a city is no easy task. At first, I made quite a fool of myself because I was unfamiliar with the affairs of the city. It was around that time that Deputy Liu appeared."
As he spoke, Su Mu couldn't help but recall the situation at the time, "Back then, I was overwhelmed with the city's taxes, and he stepped forward and taught me many things, so I began to trust him very much."
Xu Nian listened patiently, then asked, "Didn't he reveal anything?"
Upon hearing this, Su Mu smiled bitterly, "At first I also thought he had ulterior motives, but he was so good at hiding it and did everything himself, helping me a lot, so I couldn't doubt him anymore."
After hearing this explanation, Xu Nian had a general understanding of the current situation.
She nodded, then looked at Su Mu's face again.
It's definitely poisoning, but what kind of poison is it...?
"hehe."
Just as Xu Nian was about to speak, a voice that sounded like a half-smile came from outside the door.
"Lord City Lord, it's quite lively around you today."
Deputy Liu walked into the room with a smile on his face, and looked at Su Mu with feigned surprise, "You look more and more haggard than I have seen you in the past few days."
Seeing his hypocritical act, even the mild-mannered Su Mu couldn't hold back any longer and cursed, "Now that things have come to this, what else is there to pretend for? The poison in my body, and in my sister's body, were all inflicted by you, weren't they!"
Upon hearing this, Deputy Liu narrowed his eyes, his smile undiminished. "What are you saying? I have always been loyal to you. As for your sister, I have never met her before."
Deputy Liu stared at Su Mu arrogantly, "In the days you were away, the city remained prosperous and orderly. It seems that it makes no difference whether you sit in the position of city lord or not."
"you!"
A Dou, standing to the side, roared angrily, "You're just a mere deputy, what gives you the right to speak to the young master like that?"
Upon hearing this, Deputy Liu immediately turned his gaze to A Dou and said in an icy tone, "Lord City Lord, if you cannot discipline your subordinates' dogs, then please do not let them speak."
Su Wanting's pretty face turned pale. Suppressing her anger, she said, word by word, "Please show some respect."
Deputy Liu remained arrogant, raising his chin and scoffing, "Respect? Respect is unnecessary for insignificant servants."
"Besides, it's just the Prime Minister's residence. Does Your Highness really think you can't make a move against it?"
In the end, Deputy Liu's true colors were laid bare: "Should I say you're kind or stupid? You actually believed someone of dubious origin like me and were fooled by such a trick. The Prime Minister's mansion truly has no one left to rely on—"
He looked down at the Su siblings with mockery, but Xu Nian watched coldly and scoffed, "What does this have to do with you?"
Upon hearing this, Deputy Liu frowned and looked over, staring at the beautiful Xu Nian, and asked, "Who are you?"
Xu Nian ignored him and instead criticized him word by word, "It was the Third Prince who deceived them, and it was the Third Prince who used such tricks. As for you, you are at best the Third Prince's dog. What's there to be proud of?"
She gave him a taste of his own medicine, returning exactly the words that Deputy Liu had used to mock A Dou.
"you!"
Deputy Liu's anger flared instantly, his finger trembling as he pointed at Xu Nian, "Who exactly are you, daring to challenge the Third Prince's authority!"
"The Third Prince's prestige?" Xu Nian found it utterly ridiculous.
"I was merely disciplining a disobedient dog on behalf of the Third Prince. How is that a challenge to his authority? Or do you think you can replace the Third Prince?"
Xu Nian shrugged casually, but her eyes held a hidden threat.
Deputy Liu was immediately speechless, stammering for a long time before finally shouting with reddened eyes, "Nonsense!"
[The streamer is so handsome, hahaha, he's been scolded so much he can't even speak.]
[Exactly! I think Liu Shan (A Dou) is much better off being simple-minded; you're the one who's a lackey!]
[The streamer's ability to be sarcastic has improved again; kudos!]
The unanimous praise in the live stream made Xu Nian's lips curl into a smile. Her gaze fell on Su Mu, whose expression had improved slightly, and she deliberately raised her voice, "I've examined your illness, and an antidote can be developed..."
"Nonsense!"
Before Xu Nian could finish speaking, Deputy Liu roared angrily, "This is poison that our Highness brought back from the Western Regions. There is no antidote. You will live in misery for the rest of your lives, hahaha!"
By the end, Deputy Liu's face was contorted with rage.
Su Mu instantly looked at Su Wanting with a tense expression, his heart filled with anxiety.
If it weren't for him, would his sister have been drugged...?
He clenched his fist in pain, but before he could speak, Xu Nian snorted coldly, "This is none of your business. Get out of here, Deputy Liu."
She emphasized the last few words, clearly in a provocative manner.
Deputy Liu, powerless to do anything, could only slam the door and leave in resentment.
Seeing his reaction, Xu Nian looked away.
"Little sister, it's all my fault for not taking good care of you."
With red eyes, Su Mu carefully traced Su Wanting's face, his heart filled with mixed emotions.
If he had managed things properly, without needing anyone else's help, the Su family probably wouldn't have gotten caught up in such a huge mess.
Seeing Su Mu blaming himself, Su Wanting quickly waved her hand and said, "It's not your fault, Second Brother, you've already done your best."
Seeing her brother's pale face, Su Wanting felt a pang of heartache. Then, remembering that she herself seemed to have been poisoned, her eyes darkened.
"No matter what, your brother will be with you," Su Mu said firmly to Su Wanting.
Watching the brother and sister pouring out their hearts to each other, Xu Nianwei sighed almost imperceptibly.
She stood up and stroked the black pinky ring on her little finger.
"I didn't say this poison was incurable."
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