"You still dare to argue?" Jiang Ming had had enough of this night, and looking at Qin Kou'er, he naturally had to show his official authority. "For something like this to happen on your Qin Tian Pavilion's territory, isn't this something you've been up to?"
Qin Kou'er's face grew even colder. "Lord Jiang, although I, Qin Kou'er, have some abilities, do you think I can control everything, including the excrement and farts of animals? Jiangnan is humid, and it has always been home to many poisonous creatures. What's so strange about that? Besides, the Third Prince was poisoned inside. Who knows who brought in something unclean that attracted these things? If I really wanted to harm the Crown Prince or any of the princes, do you think I would be foolish enough to choose Lanting Garden as my target? When have you ever seen me do something so stupid?!"
Qin Kou'er was in a bad mood, so every word she said was vicious, showing no regard for anyone's feelings.
The adults below were all speechless with astonishment when they heard that Qin Kou'er had actually silenced the Governor-General of Liangjiang. Qin Kou'er of Jiangnan was indeed incredibly audacious; it seemed no other woman in the world could have done something so bold.
Lan Linxue, however, was secretly pleased with herself. See? Her judgment was truly excellent. Only a woman as proud, bold, and unparalleled in wisdom as him was worthy of his breathtaking beauty.
Lan Linxue immediately pointed at Jiang Ming and loudly reprimanded him, "Jiang Ming! Have you eaten too much and your brain is stuffed up? Instead of thanking Pavilion Master Qin for saving your life, you're making baseless accusations. I think the officials in Jiangnan are all blinded by money; they can't think of anything but money! Shut up right now and don't embarrass me!"
As she spoke, Lan Linxue smiled slightly at Qin Kou'er and said affectionately, "Kou'er, you saved my life today, and I will definitely reward you handsomely later!"
Qin Kou'er glanced at Lan Linxue indifferently, then bowed and said, "Your Highness is too kind! However, the situation was critical just now, and I wanted to send someone to check on the Third Prince, in case something was missed in the chaos and the Third Prince suffered needlessly."
Lan Linxue nodded quickly and pointed inside, saying, "You should take some people to take a look!"
Qin Kou'er nodded, then waved to the outside, and two pretty young girls helped an old woman walk in shakily.
Lan Linxue had originally ignored Qin Kou'er and wouldn't even glance at anyone else, but for some reason, after glancing at the old woman out of the corner of his eye, he suddenly turned his gaze to her and stared at her face with a puzzled look.
The old woman seemed to have seen Lan Linxue as well, and paused for a moment before her whole body trembled slightly. She looked at Lan Linxue and reached out her hand, as if she were about to go over and touch her.
Qin Kou'er saw this, went over, and personally helped the old woman up. "Grandma! The patient is inside, let's go in!"
Grandma Qin glanced at Qin Kou'er again, her eyes somewhat confused, yet as if she had something to say. But after looking at Lan Linxue, she ultimately walked slowly into the house without saying a word.
Lan Linxue stared at the old man's back for a long time before muttering to herself, "Why does it feel so familiar?"
"What looks familiar?" Frostflower looked over, puzzled.
Lan Linxue thought for a moment, then shook her head and whispered a few instructions into Shuanghua's ear.
The frost flowers nodded repeatedly.
Just then, Qin Kou'er came out.
Walking to Lan Linxue's side, Qin Kou'er said softly, "Go to sleep, I'm going to find Lan Xiuyuan. Lan Jiayuan's poison can be cured!"
"Why are you looking for him at this hour? It's already dark! Whatever it is, wait until tomorrow—"
"I can't wait until tomorrow!"
Qin Kou'er decisively interrupted Lan Linxue, "No! Today's score has to be settled today. If we leave it until tomorrow, he'll think I, Qin Kou'er, am easy to bully! We can't let that happen!"
With that, Qin Kou'er strode out with her head held high.
No one dared to stop her.
Lan Linxue chuckled arrogantly, "Lan Xiuyuan! This time I'll show you what it feels like to kick a hornet's nest!"
Thinking of this, Lan Linxue suddenly remembered something.
"Qin Kou'er, what's the deal with our bet?"
"We'll talk about that later!"
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