Chapter 36: Clever Words to Force Internal Cooperation
The air in the bedroom seemed to have frozen into ice.
The broken pieces of porcelain lay quietly on the ground.
Qing'er looked at her hands that had turned bright red in horror.
Her body was shaking violently with fear.
She had no idea what was going on.
Guifang's face turned ashen.
Her sharp gaze scraped Qing'er's face like a knife.
An old man who came out of the Prime Minister's study.
She figured out the trick in an instant.
There is a problem with the tea.
And Qing'er was the only one who handled the tea.
The only explanation is that this maid has evil intentions.
She tried to poison Aunt Ling's tea.
But I don't know why I was the first one to be tricked.
"You're so brave!"
Guifang's voice was icy cold.
She took a quick step forward.
She slapped Qing'er loudly with all her strength.
The crisp sound of slapping was particularly harsh in the silent room.
Qing'er staggered after being hit.
Five bright red fingerprints immediately appeared on her fair cheeks.
She covered her face and looked at Guifang in disbelief.
"Mammy... I didn't..."
She was eager to defend herself.
Guifang didn't give her a chance to speak.
she snapped.
"Someone come!"
The maids Mo'er and Xiaoxing, who were standing outside the door, rushed in immediately.
They were also shocked when they saw the scene in the room.
"Catch this slave who intends to murder her master!"
Guifang pointed at Qing'er and gave a stern order.
Mo'er and Xiaoxing looked at each other.
Although they were surprised and suspicious.
But he immediately stepped forward and held Qing'er's arms on the left and right.
Qing'er struggled desperately.
Her eyes were filled with tears and despair.
"I didn't! I really didn't poison anyone!"
"Ma-Ma is very observant! Auntie is very observant!"
Her cries were shrill and helpless.
Ling Zixia played her role just at the right time.
She held onto the table.
He looked terrified.
Her voice was filled with tears.
"Madam Gui, what...what's going on?"
"Could it be... a mistake?"
Her words sounded like she was pleading for Qing'er.
In fact, it makes the fire burn more vigorously.
Guifang turned around.
She bowed respectfully to Ling Zixia.
"Please forgive me, Auntie. It's my fault for not disciplining you properly. I almost frightened you."
She then gave Qing'er another cold look.
"This lowly servant is so vicious that she dared to commit a crime in the Prime Minister's inner house."
"I will bring her back to the Prime Minister for punishment and will not show any mercy."
I heard the word "Prime Minister".
Qing'er's body shook even more violently.
She knew that once she was brought before Zhao Wuji.
Whether poisoned or not.
She has only one way to go, death.
The Prime Minister's Mansion doesn't need a pawn who is incompetent and causes trouble.
The instinct of survival made her burst out with tremendous strength.
She suddenly broke free from Mo'er and Xiaoxing's grip.
She fell to her knees in front of Ling Zixia with a plop.
She kept bowing her head.
A bloody mark soon appeared on his forehead.
"Aunt, save me! I am innocent!"
"This servant is loyal to the Prime Minister's Mansion and would never dare to have second thoughts!"
Ling Zi-Xia seemed frightened by her actions.
She shrank back.
She looked at Guifang in embarrassment.
"Mammy, look at this..."
A hint of impatience flashed across Guifang's face.
She felt that the new master was too soft-hearted.
She said coldly.
"Don't pay any attention to her, Auntie."
"This kind of person who betrays his own people deserves death."
She winked at Mo'er and Xiaoxing again.
"What are you still standing there for? Glue her mouth and drag her out!"
Mo'er and Xiaoxing were about to step forward again.
Just then.
Ling Zi-Xia suddenly spoke.
Her voice was still soft.
But it carries a hint of unquestionable meaning.
"Wait a moment."
Everyone stopped moving.
They all looked at the aunt who had always acted submissive.
Ling Zixia slowly stood up from the chair.
She walked up to Qing'er who was kneeling on the ground.
She looked down at her.
His eyes were full of compassion and sympathy.
"You said you were wronged."
"But this tea was indeed made by you."
"Everyone saw the abnormality on your hand."
"Tell me, how can I trust you?"
Qing'er raised her face, which was stained with tears and blood.
She said with a sob.
"I don't know... I really don't know anything..."
"Please have mercy on me, my aunt, and give me a way out!"
Ling Zixia sighed softly.
She seemed genuinely moved with compassion.
She turned and said to Guifang.
"Mammy, I don't think she's lying."
"Perhaps... there really is some misunderstanding here?"
Guifang frowned.
She didn't understand why Ling Zixia would speak for an assassin.
But she still answered respectfully.
"My aunt is kind-hearted."
"It's important to be on guard against others."
"This matter concerns your safety, so it is best to leave it to the Prime Minister to decide."
She insisted on making a big deal out of it.
Because that's part of her job.
Ling Zixia listened to Guifang's words.
The expression on her face became a little embarrassed.
She pondered for a moment.
Then he seemed to think of something.
She spoke slowly.
"Since Mammy doesn't trust her."
"Then why don't we... ask in a different way."
A hint of doubt flashed in Guifang's eyes.
"I wonder what your opinion is?"
Ling Zixia did not answer her directly.
Instead, she shouted towards the door.
"Is Commander Zhang Mo here?"
Zhang Mo, who was guarding outside the yard, responded immediately.
"I'm here."
His voice came from outside the door.
Full of respect.
"Commander, please come in for a moment."
Ling Zi-" Xia ordered.
A moment later.
Zhang Mo pushed the door open and walked in.
His injured right arm was still an unnatural purple hue.
He bowed to Ling Zixia.
"I wonder what instructions my aunt has?"
Ling Zixia pointed at Qing'er who was kneeling on the ground.
She said softly.
"This maid just tried to poison my tea."
"But she was stubborn and refused to admit it."
"I heard that the guards at the Prime Minister's residence all have methods of interrogating prisoners."
"I wonder if Commander Zhang could do it for me?"
Zhang Mo's pupils suddenly shrank.
He glanced at Qing'er's bright red hands.
He looked at Ling Zixia's innocent face again.
A chill rose from the bottom of his heart.
He knew that this concubine was going to kill someone with a borrowed knife.
Using the tortures of the prime minister's guards to deal with a weak woman.
It wouldn't sound good if this got out.
But he didn't dare refuse.
He could only answer reluctantly.
"I obey your command..."
Qing'er, who was kneeling on the ground, heard these words.
Her body instantly went limp.
She knew what would happen to her if she fell into the hands of these guards.
That would definitely be worse than death.
Ling Zixia nodded with satisfaction.
She seemed to suddenly remember something.
She added.
"That's right."
"I just heard her say that she is loyal to the Prime Minister's Mansion."
"I think she must have been sent by a master."
"Commander Zhang, be sure not to hurt her face when you interrogate her."
"Don't cause any external injuries."
"What if...it's someone from the Madam's courtyard, or someone from the Young Master's courtyard."
"If the incident gets reported to the Prime Minister, it will be embarrassing for everyone."
She said these words lightly.
But they are like several heavy hammers.
It hit Guifang and Qing'er hard.
Guifang's expression changed instantly.
She finally understood Ling Zixia's true intention.
This aunt is not soft-hearted at all.
She was trying to scare the enemy.
She was telling herself.
This maid may be related to the lady or the master.
If torture is really used for interrogation.
Once you ask something you shouldn't ask.
Then it won’t just be Qing’er who will be in trouble.
It is she, the nanny in charge.
It may even implicate the Prime Minister.
And Qing'er also completely collapsed.
She knew Ling Zixia had seen through her identity.
She also knew that once she was taken away for interrogation.
What awaits her will be endless torture.
And her master, in order to distance himself from the matter, would never save her.
Her only way to survive.
It was on this seemingly weak woman in front of him.
Fear ultimately overwhelms loyalty.
Qing'er suddenly raised her head.
She yelled with all her might.
"Auntie! I'll tell you! I'll tell you everything!"
Guifang's face became extremely ugly at this moment.
She wanted to step forward and stop it.
But it was too late.
Qing'er poured out beans.
Reveal your identity.
"This servant... This servant is not a daughter of the Prime Minister's family."
"I was planted in the Prime Minister's Residence by Consort De three years ago."
"The red on this servant's hand...is not poison."
"It's a secret code used by Consort De to convey messages."
"As long as you use a special potion, it will appear."
"Your Majesty said... let this servant find an opportunity to gain your trust."
"Then... then I'll find out the secret about you..."
Her words shocked everyone present.
Guifang's mouth opened wide.
She could never have guessed it.
This seemingly ordinary maid.
It turned out to be someone belonging to Concubine De in the palace.
Zhang Mo also showed a shocked expression on his face.
He knew he had heard a huge secret.
Ling Zixia's face showed just the right amount of surprise and sudden enlightenment.
She looked at Qing'er.
Asked softly.
"So... you are Empress Defei's man."
"No wonder I felt something was wrong with the way Consort De looked at me when I was in the palace that day."
Her words seemed unintentional.
But he connected all the clues together in an instant.
The old grudge between Concubine De and the Ling family immediately emerged in Guifang's mind.
And the incident a few days ago when Concubine De tried to harm Ling Zixia with poisoned snacks at the palace banquet.
Everything makes sense.
Concubine De still has evil intentions.
He actually extended his hand into the inner quarters of the Prime Minister's Mansion.
Ling Zixia looked at Qing'er who had completely collapsed.
He looked at Guifang and Zhang Mo, whose faces were gloomy.
She knew she had achieved her goal.
She did not hand Qing'er over to Zhao Wuji.
Instead, he used his own methods to pry open her mouth in front of Zhao Wuji's confidants.
This isn't just about removing threats from your surroundings.
It is also to show Zao Wou-Ki his value and ability.
She slowly walked in front of Qing'er.
In the astonished eyes of everyone.
She reached out her hand and gently lifted up Qing'er who was kneeling on the ground.
Her movements were soft and gentle.
Her fingertips carefully avoided Qing'er's bright red hands.
She looked into Qing'er's eyes.
The voice is full of bewitching power.
"Good boy, don't be afraid."
"Since you are willing to tell the truth, I will not embarrass you."
"From now on, you will stay with me."
"As long as you treat me sincerely, I will keep you safe for the rest of your life."
Qing'er looked at her blankly.
I couldn't believe my ears.
Ling Zixia turned her head.
She looked at Guifang with an unquestionable look.
"Mammy, I want to keep Qing'er by my side and train her myself."
"You... don't have any objections, right?"
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