Chapter 331 This is a safe item.
Song Zhuran picked it up; it was a woman's handkerchief.
Before Song Zhuran could even ask, Chen Jie snatched the handkerchief away, saying, "This is something from Ping An."
“You know, although Master doesn’t like the Grand Princess, Ping’an is still my daughter.”
"I'm sorry, Master," Song Zhuran said aggrievedly. "It's all because of me that Ping An died. I didn't know she would do this. If I had known, I wouldn't have used her."
"It's not your fault. I also bear some responsibility for this, but the person is already dead, so blaming you won't change anything."
"You just need to do what you're supposed to do next."
Song Zhuran nodded obediently, "I will definitely not let Master down. In order to be with Master as soon as possible, Ranran will definitely work hard."
Chen Jie nodded. "Alright, it's getting late, I'll be going now."
"If we stay out in public for too long, it will definitely arouse suspicion."
As Chen Jie spoke, he strode away. Song Zhuran stared at Chen Jie's back with a greedy and reluctant look until his figure disappeared. Only then did Song Zhuran's originally obedient eyes turn sharp.
“Master, everyone says that you have someone in your heart, Jiang Wan Ning’s mother. At first I didn’t believe it, but it turns out it’s all true.”
Song Zhuran poured herself some tea and said, "What 'peaceful handkerchief'? That handkerchief is exactly the same as Zhou Rong's."
She had visited the Ningyuan Marquis's residence several times, so she naturally knew whose handkerchief it was.
Master had no feelings for Ping An whatsoever, and she had seen this long ago. A child born to a woman you don't like, even if it's your own flesh and blood, will not evoke any affection.
If his master hadn't tacitly approved of all this, how could Ping An have actually died?
Or rather, this peaceful death was part of the master's plan; only by dying peacefully would the Grand Princess go mad.
That's how the Emperor noticed him. All these years, his master has pretended to be honest and upright, just to drive the Grand Princess crazy step by step.
"What's so good about her?" Song Zhuran clenched her fists tightly. "Is she worth you being unable to let go of her for so many years?"
“Master, I will not allow anyone who tries to take you away from me to live.” Song Zhuran smiled sinisterly. “Since you are so reluctant to part with me, then your disciple can only help you clear the obstacles.”
Song Zhuran stood up and said, "Someone come here."
"Your Highness, Consort Chun." A young palace maid rushed in from outside.
"I'm going out for a bit. If His Majesty asks, just say I'm going to see Daoist Qingfeng to discuss the matter of elixirs."
"yes."
The Taoist priest Qingfeng, whom Song Zhuran arranged, always used the excuse of seclusion, making it difficult for Xiao Yu to enter even if he wanted to see him. This also made it easier for Song Zhuran to find various excuses to leave the palace and do other things.
Song Zhuran changed into light night clothes and left the palace, heading towards the Ningyuan Marquis's residence.
Today, only Madam Zhou and the child are at the Ningyuan Marquis's residence, so tonight is the perfect time to make a move.
The thought of having only herself by her master's side in the future, coupled with Jiang Wan Ning's reaction to seeing her mother and brother in trouble after returning home, filled Song Zhu Ran with a sense of satisfaction.
late at night.
The Ningyuan Marquis's Residence.
When Song Zhuran was about to make her move, she discovered that there were at least ten hidden guards around Zhou's room.
Besides the secret guards, the servants and maids in the mansion all seemed to be quite skilled in martial arts. I'm afraid that before I could even get to Zhou Shi's side, someone would have already informed Jiang Wan Ning.
"Jiang Wan Ning, it seems you really care about your mother and your brother." Song Zhu Ran smiled slightly. "Since you care so much, I'm going to make you experience what it's like to lose them."
"That scene must be a lot of fun."
Seeing that taking direct action would be disadvantageous and likely to fail, Song Zhuran was determined to succeed since she had such a good opportunity.
Song Zhuran put away the dagger, disguised herself as a maid, went to the small kitchen, and poured a packet of powder into the porridge that the maid had just cooked.
What Song Zhuran didn't expect was that Jiang Wanning would go to such lengths to protect her mother.
The porridge that the maid brought over was inspected by layers of people, with at least three doctors checking it on the side, and finally, someone testing it for poison.
This process is even more complex and requires more care than the emperor's daily meals.
Although the poison Song Zhuran used was colorless and odorless, making it difficult to detect, anyone who ate even a single bite would immediately die from it.
"No need for all that trouble, just bring it over." Seeing the layers of inspection, Zhou said, "Ningning is just too cautious."
"Madam, it's best to be careful, in case something happens."
"But nothing usually happens."
"Has Madam forgotten about Concubine Liu?" the nanny said. "Besides, even if Madam doesn't think about herself, she should think about the young master."
"What if someone..."
“Now that you are a princess, the higher your position, the more dangerous it can be. You are doing this to protect the lady and the young master.”
Zhou looked at the child sleeping soundly in her arms and said, "It was my carelessness. I can't let Ningning down."
“You’re right, Granny,” Zhou said. “I was oversimplifying things.”
"I can't cause Ningning any trouble."
No sooner had the two finished speaking than the last person to test the poison vomited blood and collapsed to the ground after taking just a small spoonful. Zhou was so frightened that she quickly hugged the child in her arms.
"Take a look at him quickly," Zhou reminded her.
Although it was done voluntarily, who would do such a thing if they weren't short of money?
Madam Zhou couldn't bear it either, and the three doctors quickly stepped forward to examine him. One of them stood up and shook his head, "Madam, this poison is too potent, and there is no hope of recovery."
The old woman stood protectively in front of Zhou Shi, saying, "It seems someone is trying to do something while the young lady and master are away today."
"Guards! There's an assassin!"
At the nanny's command, everyone gathered around Zhou's room, which became as solid as an iron barrel.
"You send a group of people to search. The assassin must still be in the manor. Be sure to capture him alive and wait for the young lady and master to return so they can deal with him."
"yes."
Seeing that she had failed, Song Zhuran was unwilling to leave now, so she rushed into the house. With her skills, dealing with these people would only be a bit difficult.
"Quick! Assassin, seize him!" The old woman pointed at Song Zhuran.
Song Zhuran climbed in through the window and quickly walked to the bedside. She was surprised to find that even the nanny next to Zhou Shi knew martial arts, and her skills were quite good.
While Song Zhuran was fighting with the old woman, she saw that most of the guards outside the house had rushed in. If she didn't leave soon, she was afraid it would be really difficult to escape.
Song Zhuran was unwilling to have come all this way for nothing, so she turned her gaze to the child in Zhou's arms.
After using two hidden weapons, he snatched the child from Zhou's arms.
"If you put the child down, perhaps you can be spared," the nanny said immediately. "But if anything happens to the child, the Princess will not let you off!"
Song Zhuran turned her head to look at the nanny, her eyes filled with smugness, and then climbed out of the window.
Zhou fainted from anxiety.
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