Xiao Qingyin's five senses were extremely sharp, and she sensed the snake's fangs the instant they touched her skin.
However, the water resistance affected her hand speed, and by the time she caught the snake, it had already been bitten hard.
The underwater light was extremely dim, but fortunately the snake's features were very obvious, and Xiao Qingyin was able to recognize it as the Seven Emotions Snake, unique to the snowy region of Xi Kingdom.
The venom of the Seven Emotions Snake is extremely potent. Although not fatal, it keeps a person in a constant state of arousal, requiring them to mate with different people each time.
Yichun Garden is not a snowy region, so how could there be a Seven Emotions Snake there?
Thinking of the unexpectedly shattered solid board and the scent of snow lotus that she smelled the moment she fell into the water, there was nothing Xiao Qingyin didn't understand.
That board must have contained snow lotus juice, which, when it broke, was released into the water, attracting the Seven Emotions Snake that had been thrown to the bottom of the lake earlier that morning.
This was the show that the third princess had arranged for her.
The antidote for the venom of the Seven Emotions Snake is neither particularly difficult nor easy.
It's not difficult because you can detoxify by eating the gallbladder of the Seven Emotions Snake.
It's not easy because the snake gallbladder must come from the snake that bit the person; it can't come from other snakes with seven emotions.
Xiao Qingyin had already caught the snake that bit her; all she needed to do was cut it open and eat its gall bladder, and she would be fine.
But she never holds grudges; if she has a grudge, she will settle it on the spot.
The third princess had repeatedly tried to poison her, but she couldn't find her before and couldn't get revenge.
The person is right in front of us; how can we let them go?
Despite the pain, Xiao Qingyin swam underwater from the floating bridge to the lakeside.
The royal family members sat in the seats closest to the stage, which were right next to the lake.
The Third Princess was standing by the railing, smiling as she looked at the spot where Xiao Qingyin had fallen into the water.
His eyes were full of smug satisfaction at having successfully schemed.
Everyone else was watching the pontoon bridge, and no one noticed the commotion on the lakeside.
Taking advantage of the darkness and the shadows of the crowd, Xiao Qingyin quietly peeked out.
He took out a grooved silver needle, squeezed out the venom of the Seven Emotions Snake, put it into the groove, applied some anesthetic to the tip of the needle, aimed at the acupoint on the Third Princess's ankle, and pierced it.
After pricking the snake, he quickly pulled out the needle, dissected the Seven Emotions Snake, and swallowed its gall bladder.
After doing all this, she dived back to the bottom of the lake, dug up a handful of silt, and buried the dead Seven Emotions Snake.
Then he swam back to where he had fallen into the water.
The above actions may seem long, but in reality, only seven or eight moments had passed since she fell into the water.
Halfway through her swim, Xiao Qingyin spotted a dark figure and, recognizing it as Yi Shuihan, slowed down.
Yi Shuihan cleared the level before Xiao Qingyin. Upon seeing her fall into the water, he immediately tore off his cloak and jumped into the lake.
I swam around, but couldn't find anyone.
Just as they were about to search their surroundings, a graceful figure appeared before them.
He lightly touched the bottom of the lake, leaped forward, and pulled the person out of the water by the waist.
After breaking through the water, he held the person in his arms tightly until he wrapped her in a cloak before letting go.
Only then did I belatedly realize that her waist was excessively thin.
He could hold it in one hand.
She never seems to eat less, so how did she get so thin?
Xiao Qingyin felt a little bad.
The snake gall bladder was eaten a bit too late; the venom had already spread, and there were some aftereffects.
It's likely to flare up soon.
She needs to leave here as soon as possible.
But we haven't received the dzi bead yet.
Thinking of this, she looked at the eunuch in charge of hosting the competition in the center of the stage and asked with a smile, "Eunuch, how should our group be judged? Logically, I should be in first place, right?"
The eunuch hadn't expected this unexpected turn of events.
He was completely terrified when Xiao Qingyin fell into the water.
If someone dies on such a joyous occasion, then things will get really messed up.
By the time they realized what was happening and tried to save them, Yi Shuihan had already jumped in. Fortunately, both of them were safe and sound.
"Yes, you're first in the women's team and second overall."
"Sister Xiao, are you alright?"
Zuo Miaomiao jumped off the pontoon bridge and hugged Xiao Qingyin tightly.
"That scared me to death!"
"I'm fine, don't worry."
Xiao Qingyin patted her back to comfort her.
"If I had known, I wouldn't have tried to take it from you."
Zuo Miaomiao looked guilty.
I intended to help Sister Xiao scout out a path, but instead I caused her to fall into the water.
“No one could have predicted this,” Xiao Qingyin laughed. “It’s better for me to fall into the water than for you to fall into the water. The heir of the Marquis of Yong’an is right here, so there’s not much to worry about when he rescues me.”
Zuo Miaomiao: "..."
Why does it smell like dog food?
Seeing that Xiao Qingyin was alright, the competition continued and the rankings were quickly determined.
Yi Shuihan was the first to choose a prize.
He chose the seven-eyed serpent without hesitation.
Xiao Qingyin was extremely depressed.
She recognized it; the seven-eyed dzi bead was from her bracelet.
Now that it's in Yi Shuihan's hands, it's uncertain whether he'll be willing to exchange it.
Just then, Yi Shuihan walked up to her and said with a smile, "If you don't want the agate bracelet, how about you exchange it for this serpentine bead?"
Xiao Qingyin was speechless.
Was that red agate bracelet really a gift from him?
She thought Yi Jiu was talking nonsense.
"Thank you, Your Highness."
Xiao Qingyin certainly wouldn't refuse.
"I really like this birthday gift."
Across the lake, Bai Musheng stood at the banquet and, upon seeing this scene, took a big gulp of wine.
He choked and coughed incessantly.
A petite figure stumbled and rushed over.
Bai Musheng's eyes flashed, and she dodged to the side.
The man lunged at one of his colleagues.
His colleague blushed instantly.
"Your Highness, please let go..."
"Bai Lang, I'm so hot."
Situ Yue released the person she was holding, and, in a daze of passion, began to tug at her clothes.
In the blink of an eye, spring's beauty was fully revealed.
His colleagues were so shocked that their faces turned pale.
He turned and ran.
Situ Yue chased after her.
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