Chapter 156 People Who Can't Appear at the Same Time
"Yan Ling, whether you admit it or not, this young lady is your sister, you can't hurt her." Ah Man said with pain.
Now that her master hasn't returned yet, she vowed to protect the young lady and not let Yan Ling harm her.
"Sister? How dare you say that? I've never seen you show mercy to a brother like me. Now that you know you'll be in trouble if you fall into my hands, you're thinking of trying to make friends with me. You're so shameless.
"I don't have time for nonsense with you. Hand over the antidote to the Black Widow poison, or I'll have you beheaded right now." Shangguan Lan's eyes were filled with murderous intent.
This Ah Man is Jin Pingting's right-hand man. He has been hunted for many years. His mother's death and his sister's disappearance were all caused by her fanning the flames and giving advice.
Seeing him staring at her with a gloomy face, Ah Man didn't dare to say anything. She turned her head and gave the young master a look, signaling her to be careful.
"Sir, the antidote is with my mother. I don't have it on me. If you want it, wait for my mother to come back and I'll ask her to bring it to you."
Yan Baozhu's voice was so beautiful that she didn't dare to call anyone anymore. She spoke slowly, with the demeanor of a young lady.
"Yan Baozhu, I've heard that you're an expert at raising Gu, even more skilled than your mother. I hope you can see the situation clearly and take out the antidote. Otherwise, all 138 extreme punishments in the torture chamber will be used on you."
Upon hearing this, Yan Baozhu's eyes were filled with fear. "Sir, I do know how to make Gu, but I know more than just this one. It's impossible for me to carry the corresponding antidote for every kind. Besides, I saw my mother was carrying the Black Widow Poison, so I didn't bring any. I only brought some insignificant things. If you don't believe me, you can have someone search for me."
She had always known that her mother had wanted to kill this man. Now he suddenly came here and asked for the antidote to the poison, which made her wonder whether her mother had succeeded.
Is it only because that woman was poisoned? That's why this man is so anxious. Maybe they've already recognized each other as siblings? If that's the case, she wouldn't give it to him. Anyway, as long as that woman is still alive, this man won't dare to do anything to her.
Shangguan Lan didn't know what she was thinking, he just signaled his subordinates to search, a hint of worry rising in his eyes. If Yan Baozhu didn't have the antidote, the Regent would be in danger.
Night unknowingly turned into dawn, and there was an endless stream of pedestrians and vehicles on the official road.
It was not until the afternoon sun set that a carriage drove into Jinxi City and headed straight to the Grand Council.
Mu Xingci and Yun Wansheng got out of the car one after another, and Qi Yi had already sent someone in to pass the message.
After a while, Yun Wansheng saw Shangguan Lan jogging towards her, but when he saw her standing with Mu Xingci, she clearly saw that the man was stunned.
Shangguan Lan really didn't expect to see two people who couldn't possibly appear at the same time as soon as he came out.
He suppressed his doubts and greeted Mu Xingci first: "This humble general greets the Regent!"
"Get up! Let's go in." Mu Xingci said in a gentle tone, then stepped over the threshold first, followed by the others.
When the group arrived at the hall, Mu Xingci naturally sat in the main seat: "Shangguan Lan, have you caught Jin Pingting's daughter?"
"Your Majesty, the person has been imprisoned. However, when I interrogated her, she said that she did not have the antidote for the Black Widow poison on her. I also searched her luggage myself, and I did not find the corresponding antidote for the Black Widow poison." Shangguan Lan said truthfully.
Mu Xingci's eyes darkened when he heard this: "Have you asked her if she can make an antidote?"
"Although I didn't ask, I think she should know. In recent years, people from the Yan tribe have often come here to do business. I took the opportunity to ask them about some things in their tribe, including Jin Pingting and her daughter.
I heard that Yan Baozhu has been following her mother in making Gu since she was a child. In the past ten years or so, she has learned from her mother and her Gu-making skills are sometimes even better than her mother's.
"The Black Widow poison isn't particularly potent, so I'm sure Yan Baozhu can refine it," Shangguan Lan said.
"Bring her here and I will question her personally." Mu Xingci said majestically and forcefully.
"Yes!" He then ordered someone to go to the prison to bring the person away.
Yun Wansheng then said, "Lord Regent, I think I'd better step aside. If she sees me, she definitely won't tell me about the antidote."
"What you said is very likely. You should go to the guest room and rest first! Shangguan Lan, have someone arrange a room for her." Mu Xingci nodded in agreement.
"Yes!" She responded, looking calm as usual, and someone led her to the guest room.
After they left, Shangguan Lan finally asked, "Prince Regent, are you acquainted with Madam Yun?"
Mu Xingci smiled gently, his eyes soft. "Shangguan Lan, to be honest, Yun Wansheng is my woman. We've been together since we were in the southwest. Oh, and you two seem to know each other well, right?"
Shangguan Lan was slightly startled when he heard this, then quickly explained, "Prince Regent, Madam Yun and I are just friends. There is nothing else that has gone against the rules. Please don't misunderstand."
"I know about your relationship, but fortunately, this is the only relationship you have." Mu Xingci said with a double meaning.
"Madam Yun once saved me in the southwest, so I took extra care of her."
"Oh? There is such a thing?" How come he didn't know?
It seemed that the woman had already given up on him at that time, which was why she didn't tell him anything.
Shangguan Lan continued, "At that time, I was being hunted and had to flee outside Lizhou City. I was seriously injured and went into a dilapidated temple. I almost died. If it weren't for a little beggar who brought Madam Yun to see me, I'm afraid I would have died then."
"You're lucky!" Mu Xingci said a little unhappy. It was not because the woman saved him, but because the woman didn't tell him anything, which made him lose face in front of others.
At this time, there was a noise at the door. Mu Xingci looked up and saw a woman with half her face covered being brought in.
"Yan Baozhu, this is the Regent, why don't you kneel down and greet him?" Shangguan Lan reminded.
As soon as Yan Baozhu entered the room, she was attracted by the man sitting in the middle of the hall. She had never seen such a mature, steady, handsome and resolute man in her life.
He was wearing a blue and white gorgeous robe, which made his extremely noble temperament look even more elegant.
His godlike good looks made her heart beat fast, and when she heard that this person was the regent, a dark light flashed in her eyes.
"I greet the Regent." Yan Baozhu's voice was pleasant to begin with, and she softened it on purpose, making it sound very pleasant to outsiders.
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