Having already set a date to return to the capital, Lady Wanyan instructed her maid to pack her luggage and travel necessities. She then sat to the side, gazing out the window in a daze. Seeing Lady Wanyan lost in thought, the maid couldn't help but say, "Your Highness, are we really going to let that vixen... no, that Miss Wanqing, stay by the Prince's side? I truly feel sorry for you."
Like a deflated balloon, Wanyan felt utterly humiliated. She desperately wanted to kill Zhu Wanqing to vent her hatred. However, Zhu Wanqing was helpful to the prince's grand plan, and no matter how foolish or jealous she was, she couldn't ruin his important undertaking. Her heart ached as if she had swallowed a bitter pill, and she replied helplessly, "Enough, stop talking. Let's go back. Out of sight, out of mind. When the time comes, I'll deal with her!"
Upon hearing Wanyan's words, the maidservant curtsied inwardly and withdrew to the stables to arrange for the carriage to return to the capital.
The maidservant arrived at the stables and happened to run into Ling Xiao, who was on duty there that day. Ling Xiao had originally hoped to take advantage of the recent unrest in the manor to find Zheng Chunhua and her son, but he returned empty-handed and was quite distressed. Seeing Wanyan's maidservant come to the stables, he felt strange and decided to try his luck with her, so he greeted her with a smile.
“Miss, such precious things, why are you in this stable? Just tell me what to do, and I’ll do it for you…” Ling Xiao feigned enthusiasm and helpfulness.
The maidservant, seeing that Ling Xiao was the guard her master had brought this time, and noticing his handsome appearance, was quite pleased to be being flattered like this, especially since she was usually the one serving others. She patted her sleeves, raised her head arrogantly, and pointed at the horse not far away, saying, "You do have some sense. Go and feed that horse well; we'll need it for the journey tomorrow..."
Ling Xiao, puzzled, asked, "Alright, don't worry, Miss, I'll definitely take care of it for you. But where are you going, Miss? I'd like to know how to take care of this horse..."
The maidservant sighed, annoyed at the thought of Wanyan's mistreatment here and her forced return to the capital, "It's all because of that vixen that our mistress is unhappy. We're preparing to return to the capital tomorrow..."
Ling Xiao was shocked upon hearing this, realizing that he absolutely could not let Wanyan Shi return so soon. If Wanyan Shi left, he would inevitably have to go back with her, and if he didn't find Zheng Chunhua and her son, how would he explain it to the Fourth Prince?
So, after sending the maid away, Ling Xiao fed the horses while trying to figure out how to keep Wanyan Shi with him.
A bold idea popped into his head. He hadn't originally planned to use such an extreme method, but in this critical moment, he had no choice but to resort to extraordinary measures.
So, Ling Xiao seized the opportunity and went to the small kitchen in the mansion. He pretended to check on the Fourteenth Princess's meals and used the excuse to inquire which stove was where her bird's nest soup was cooked.
It turned out that Lady Wanyan was extremely particular about her health and beauty, consuming a bowl of bird's nest every day, no matter where she was. Therefore, her bird's nest became Ling Xiao's perfect opportunity. Taking advantage of a moment when no one was looking, Ling Xiao sprinkled a little white powder into Lady Wanyan's bird's nest. This was a medicine; it wouldn't kill, but it would cause sudden discomfort, fever in the limbs, and the cause would be difficult to diagnose. Ling Xiao intended to use this to make Lady Wanyan fall ill and unable to leave.
Sure enough, that evening, news came that Wanyan had fallen ill.
When the Fourteenth Prince learned of this, he went to see Wanyan. He found her face covered in sweat, her cheeks flushed, and she weakly opened her eyes, unable to utter a single word.
"Fujin, what's wrong with you? Fujin?" the Fourteenth Prince asked.
"I feel unwell all over!" Wanyan said, her lips moving slightly.
"Go and fetch the doctor quickly!" Fourteen said, frowning.
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