"The poison on the imperial edict has been completely removed."
Upon hearing Qi Xiao's words, Ji Wenruo's hand froze in mid-air.
Looking at the messy bright yellow imperial edict on the ground, Ji Wenruo fell silent.
"Brother, it's alright." Qin Wan stepped forward and picked up the imperial edict.
"You want me to return to the capital immediately?"
After glancing at the contents of the imperial edict, Qin Wan chuckled softly.
"It seems that the one in the palace is getting restless..."
"Back to the capital?" Ji Wenruo's incredulous voice rang out.
"The border war is becoming increasingly tense. Wan'er... how can Wan'er, as the commander-in-chief, leave so easily?"
Who will guard the border?
"If the war is lost, who will bear the responsibility?"
"Why would His Majesty issue such an edict?" Ji Wenruo couldn't understand.
The name "Wan'er" made Qi Xiao's eyes flicker, and his gaze shifted back and forth between Qin Wan and Ji Wenruo.
Did Ji Wenruo find out too?
Just as Qi Xiao was thinking this, his eyes met Qin Wan's unexpectedly in mid-air...
The moment their eyes met, Qin Wan looked at him tenderly, "Doctor Qi, what are your thoughts?"
Qi Xiao was taken aback; he hadn't expected Qin Wan to suddenly call on him.
"...This humble subject dares not presume to speak of His Majesty's will." Qi Xiao paused for a moment, attempting to throw the question back to Qin Wan.
"Doctor Qi, there's no need to be modest. We're all family here."
Qi Xiao: "..."
Seeing that Qin Wan was testing him, Qi Xiao's eyes flickered, and in just a few seconds, his mind was already filled with a myriad of thoughts.
"This humble subject believes... there's more to this imperial edict than meets the eye," Qi Xiao said, carefully choosing his words.
Upon hearing this, Qin Wan chuckled lightly, "Indeed, there's more to it than meets the eye."
Ji Wenruo frowned, her expression darkening slightly. "The imperial edict is poisoned, and there's no one to deliver it yet. Could it be a fake edict?"
"Really." Qin Wan handed the imperial edict to Ji Wenruo so that he could see the imperial seal on it.
"This is indeed the jacquard brocade used exclusively for imperial edicts."
"The imperial seal mark is also correct."
"As for when the poison was applied and who was behind it, we have no way of knowing."
Seeing Qin Wan's composure, Ji Wenruo couldn't help but ask, "Does Brother Wan have someone she suspects?"
"No," Qin Wan shook her head. "There are too many people on this prosperous continent who want to kill me."
Ji Wenruo: "..."
Upon hearing this, Qi Xiao raised his eyes to look at Qin Wan, taking in her calm and composed expression, a hint of admiration flashing across his eyes.
[Ri Qixiao's favorability increased by 2, current favorability 10.]
Yes, Qi Xiao is just that kind of scoundrel during the day.
“Wan Di…” Ji Wenruo looked at Qin Wan with concern and heartache in her eyes.
"Brother, there's no need to worry. Although many people want to kill me, very few can actually do it..."
For example, there is one right in front of us.
If he wanted, her life was his.
Of course, even if she were to die, she would take him with her.
He can only belong to her.
Thinking of this, Qin Wan's gaze drifted unintentionally towards Qi Xiao beside her.
Unexpectedly, Qi Xiao was also looking at her...
The moment their eyes met...
Qi Xiaowei paused almost imperceptibly, while Qin Wan smiled faintly at him with a natural expression.
Qi Xiao: "..."
I always felt that this woman's smile was full of profound meaning.
“Wan Di…” Ji Wenruo’s face still showed undisguised worry.
Qin Wan smiled faintly at him and reassured him, "Brother, you really don't need to worry about me."
"In terms of martial arts, almost no one in this world can beat me."
"When it comes to administering medicine and poison, almost no one in the world can beat Doctor Qi."
"So, I'm really, really going to be fine."
The two men present were stunned when Qin Wan said this.
Ji Wenruo's gaze unconsciously drifted towards Qi Xiao...
Qi Xiao subconsciously looked towards Qin Wan...
Qin Wan was also looking at Qi Xiao.
The moment their eyes met, seeing the "trust" in Qin Wan's eyes, Qi Xiao felt a strange sensation.
This woman is really... inexplicable.
He had only been in the military camp for a short time.
It only took half a month.
He cooperated with her in her acting, and she did her best to ensure he received the best and most comfortable treatment in the military camp.
They were simply getting what they wanted...
Thinking of this, Qi Xiao lowered his eyes and subconsciously avoided the burning gaze that was making his heart race...
[Ri Qixiao's favorability increased by 5, current favorability 13.]
Born in the palace, a place of deceit and intrigue, facing countless suspicions and schemes, even though Qi Xiao was intelligent and able to handle them with ease.
But precisely because of this, Qin Wan's trust at this moment is all the more precious.
Even though Qi Xiao avoided eye contact and subconsciously wanted to escape, how could his heart not waver in the slightest?
"...So what does Wan Di plan to do?"
Looking at Qin Wan and Qi Xiao in front of her, Ji Wenruo felt a slight sense of unease.
The way Wan Di and Doctor Qi acted as if no one else was around made him uncomfortable...
He subconsciously wanted to break this feeling.
So Ji Wenruo spoke up...
"Naturally... back to the capital," Qin Wan said with a smile.
Ji Wenruo: "???"
Qi Xiao: "???"
Back to Beijing? ? ?
Is she going back to Beijing?
"What if they close down there?"
"The palace will surely send someone to take over Sifang City. If there is any unrest on the border, I'm afraid the one above will not let Wandi off the hook..."
Qi Xiao also subconsciously looked at Qin Wan, not understanding what she wanted to do.
"We'll have to go back eventually."
"Feng Yurou will not let me go."
Upon hearing Qin Wan's words, both Ji Wenruo and Qi Xiao were taken aback.
Phoenix Feather Soft?
"Does Wan Di know the Empress?"
"Do you have a grudge against the Empress Dowager?"
Ji Wenruo and Qi Xiao spoke almost simultaneously.
"I suppose so..." Qin Wan said calmly.
"She impersonated me, and whether it's to avoid being exposed or to prevent that prophecy from coming true, she won't let me go."
Upon hearing Qin Wan's words, Ji Wenruo's expression changed drastically, and she subconsciously looked at Qi Xiao beside her.
Qi Xiao was also taken aback, looking at Qin Wan with a complicated expression.
Does she really trust him that much?
Was this part of her scheme?
Or is it a test?
As the commander-in-chief of Sifang City.
How could Qin Wan, who could become the God of War of the entire Great Xia Dynasty in just three years and gain greater prestige and popular support than the current emperor, not be cunning...
How could I possibly trust someone so easily...
Even though Qi Xiao subconsciously objected, his favorability rating still inexplicably increased...
[Ri Qixiao's favorability increased by 2, current favorability 15.]
"What does Wan Di plan to do?"
"What are your orders, General?"
Qi Xiao and Ji Wenruo said in unison again.
Upon hearing each other's voices, the two men were both startled and instinctively turned to look at each other...
Their eyes met, and for some reason, a strange sense of tension and confrontation arose between Ji Wenruo and Qi Xiao...
It's really inexplicable...
They felt a little uncomfortable seeing each other's presence...
Qi Xiao was alright, but Ji Wenruo's feelings were much stronger.
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