"Impossible! You must have given me something to eat! Tell me right now, what did you give me to eat! If you don't tell me, I'll tell the Emperor!"
"Who would I tell? I didn't give you anything to eat either!"
After helping Jiang Meixin up, Hai Tian quickly got away and turned to walk back.
Jiang Meixin thought for a moment, then smacked her lips and chased after Hai Tian, "You must have given me some! I still have a bitter taste in my mouth! Tell me right now, did you give me poison?"
Hai Tian frowned, not wanting to say a word, and strode away quickly, but Jiang Meixin was like a dog following him around, impossible to shake off.
Qin Kou'er had already discussed the matter of Hai Tian last night, so she led Jiang Meijiao back to the garden. Intentionally or unintentionally, she led her to the middle of that small patch of love grass.
However, as soon as she arrived, Qin Kou'er blurted out that she wanted to get some things as a gift for Jiang Meijiao, so that she could later ask for a good piece of calligraphy to hang in Qin Tiange.
Jiang Meijiao didn't think about anything else; she was actually happily staying where she was, imagining herself becoming famous in Jiangnan.
Qin Kou'er walked into the house and saw Lan Linxue standing in front of Lan Shanyang, about to lead him out. Out of the corner of her eye, she caught Hu Qianyu giving her a sly smile.
Qin Kou'er's heart skipped a beat; Hu Qianyu had made her move.
Sure enough, Hu Qianyu walked gracefully up to Lan Shanyang and said something.
Although Lan Shanyang noticed that her expression was not good, he still nodded indifferently.
Hu Qianyu smiled slightly, then waved to the servants beside her.
Immediately, a head eunuch smiled and nodded, then shouted loudly, "Consort Hu is bestowing flowers!"
This is a rule in the palace. Whenever there is such a large-scale event among women, the Empress is always allowed to admire the flowers in the end. This not only shows everyone's hard work, but also makes it seem very proper and respectful.
In previous years, Hu Qianyu would go to admire the flowers during the festival. Today, seeing that the emperor was happy and everyone was making a big fuss, Hu Qianyu also requested permission to admire the flowers.
Qin Kou'er knew that this was the beginning of Hu Qianyu's tormenting of her.
She glanced quickly at Lan Linxue, then pushed out a purse that Granny Qin had made for her, which she had prepared in her sleeve, to a spot where she could smell it as soon as she looked down.
Qin Kou'er had planned it all out. Whenever Hu Qianyu asked her to smell it, she would hold her breath. Then she would figure out how to dispose of it.
However, Qin Kou'er was now very curious about how Hu Qianyu could frame her under the noses of so many people without arousing suspicion in the end.
Soon, trays of fresh flowers were brought out and presented to each of the young ladies present.
When Qin Kou'er saw the flowers, she was slightly taken aback at first, and then she smiled instantly.
Hu Qianyu was indeed clever; she managed to give everyone this kind of aphrodisiac herb.
However, Qin Kou'er understood Hu Qianyu's thoughts very well. Since everyone had this thing, even if something happened to Qin Kou'er, it wouldn't be her fault.
Qin Kou'er quickly glanced at the flowers in the hands of the people next to her. Sure enough, everyone else's flowers were dry and crisp, but the ones in front of her were absolutely glistening with dew.
She hadn't forgotten Hai Tian's words: this flower only has a strong effect when it comes into contact with water.
However, Hu Qianyu seriously underestimated Qin Kou'er.
She could devise such a clever plan, seemingly simple yet practical and allowing her to escape, but she didn't realize that the more ingenious the plan, the easier it was to be exposed.
At this moment, Lan Linxue had already brought Lan Shanyang out.
Qin Kou'er glanced at it, smiled slightly, bowed her head, and accepted the flowers generously and without resistance.
Lan Linxue knew there was definitely something wrong with Hu Qianyu admiring the flowers as soon as she saw her.
When he arrived in the morning, Qin Kou'er mentioned something she had discovered the previous night. Therefore, when Hu Qianyu started having these symptoms, he knew it was definitely bad news. Qin Kou'er was pregnant; she absolutely couldn't afford any problems at this time.
Without a second thought, Lan Linxue headed straight for Qin Kou'er's flower.
Just then, Hu Qianyu called softly from behind, "Where is Your Highness going? Your flowers have been prepared for you for a long time!"
As he spoke, the servants quickly brought over Lan Linxue's plate.
Lan Linxue frowned, turned to look at Hu Qianyu with disgust, and said, "I don't like flowers!"
With that, he pushed his hand and continued walking towards Qin Kou'er.
Qin Kou'er had already taken the flower tray. But she only kissed it once before frowning and muttering softly, "Why are those words so bitter?"
Qin Kou'er's voice wasn't loud, but it wasn't soft either; everyone around her could hear it.
"What bitterness or spiciness? This flower smells wonderful!"
Upon hearing what the person next to her said, Qin Kou'er immediately moved the plate she was holding far away and then leaned close to smell the flowers: "Hey? Why does this fragrance smell different from mine?"
Qin Kou'er's voice was a bit louder this time.
Upon hearing this, people around her came over out of curiosity to smell Qin Kou'er's flowers.
Qin Kou'er immediately placed the flowers on the table, inviting everyone around to smell them. She then subtly retreated to the back.
At this moment, Hu Qianyu had already noticed the change. When she saw everyone asking about the problematic flower, her expression immediately changed.
Qin Kou'er looked at her and slightly raised the corners of her lips.
Hmph, trying to fight her is just overestimating yourself.
Actually, the pot of flowers with serious problems should have been the most fragrant of all the flowers, but in order to achieve the current effect, Qin Kou'er deliberately sprinkled the medicinal powder prescribed by Granny Qin on it, which gave it an exceptionally pungent and spicy smell.
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