Zihe was somewhat puzzled.
But then Xie Lingqin took something out of her sleeve and handed it to her.
Zihe's gaze settled on a small, porcelain-white bottle.
Zihe took it with a puzzled look, "This is..."
"I found it in the corner of the window in the room. I didn't expect it to actually work."
Zihe was about to open the bottle when Xie Lingqin stopped her, "No, just now when Second Aunt came close, I only opened the cork for a moment, and she was like this. Are you sure you can resist any interference?"
Upon hearing this, Zihe's expression immediately tightened. "Then this thing..."
Xie Lingqin pursed her lips. "It was probably given to me by the Crown Prince."
"The Crown Prince?"
"Otherwise, why didn't I react when I smelled it? Besides my strong will, I'm afraid it's because of the effects of taking the Heavenly Fragrance Snow Jade Pill."
Of course, she liked to tinker with poisons in her past life, and this was similar to poison in nature, so she knew it as soon as she smelled it.
I initially thought there was a strange human presence in the house, so I checked it out and found this.
Zihe handed the small bottle back to Xie Lingqin and swallowed hard.
She finally understood why the young lady was still so disheartened even though she had punished the second concubine and Xianglong.
It's because of the Crown Prince, isn't it?
The young lady and the crown prince...
It seems really annoying.
"However, what if Second Aunt realizes what happened afterward, wouldn't that..."
"No, this stuff is colorless and odorless the moment it evaporates. And, there's only one thing: aside from feeling strange, Second Aunt won't have any doubts."
After Xie Lingqin finished speaking, she looked at the medicine bottle again, and then threw it into the basin of water next to her.
"Miss……"
Zihe wanted to stop it.
Isn't this ruining something so good?
"Unsolicited kindness is either a sign of treachery or theft; let's just pretend the Crown Prince never gave it to us."
Xie Lingqin spoke in a manner that was almost like burying her head in the sand, then walked to the soft couch, picked up a book, and began to read it seriously.
Zihe lingered there for a while before finally carrying the basin of water downstairs.
"By the way, did you finish what I asked Tridacna to do yesterday?"
Xie Lingqin continued.
Zihe responded, "Yes, Miss."
Xie Lingqin then looked at the book in her hand.
However, the atmosphere at the General's Mansion was strange and not peaceful that day.
It is said that after lunch, Xie Lingyu went to General Xie to plead for her second concubine, but General Xie was so angry that he refused to see her.
Xie Lingyu was not angry, but knelt down facing the direction of General Xie's house.
Autumn weather is nothing like spring weather.
Let alone pampered young ladies, even ordinary maids with rough work skills would find it unbearable.
When the news reached Qingshui Pavilion, Xie Lingqin was eating snacks and only said three words sarcastically.
"A self-inflicted injury ruse".
"Miss, would the self-inflicted injury strategy work?"
Xie Lingqin smiled faintly, "Let's see."
Night falls.
The general's mansion was finally returned to peace.
Xie Lingqin had just finished her dinner when a maid rushed into Qingshui Pavilion.
"Young Miss, I am a close friend of Sister Xianglong, and I have urgent business to discuss with you."
Xie Lingqin was standing at the threshold when she heard this. She glanced at the maid in the darkness and said, "Speak."
"I secretly went to see Sister Xianglong before. She was not doing well in the Purple Chamber. The General has not given her any information, so he asked me to invite you to come and discuss it with her. I also want to tell you how Second Aunt has harmed you, so that you can be more careful in the future."
The little girl's breathing was a bit unsteady from running, but her words were clear, though her eyes darted around.
interesting.
Xie Lingqin thought for a moment, then waved to Zihe, "Zihe, let's go take a look."
“Miss, the general gave orders during the day that no one is allowed to see Xianglong. If you go…”
Zihe didn't quite agree.
Xie Lingqin glanced at her, and said kindly, "It's nothing. If I can help Sister Xianglong, then I've done a good deed."
Zihe had no choice but to follow.
"Oh, right, bring the things I prepared earlier, we'll go see my father in a bit."
Xie Lingqin gave further instructions.
Zihe did as she was told.
The young maid then slightly raised her head and walked in front, saying, "Then, this servant will lead the way for Miss."
Night, darkness.
The flowers and plants on both sides seemed to be frozen with the chill of autumn.
Xie Lingqin, wearing a cloak, walked with exceptionally steady steps.
Incense was kept in the purple room of Nanshan Temple.
Under the cover of night, all was quiet, and the atmosphere was exceptionally lonely and desolate.
The maidservant watched Xie Lingqin push open the door and enter the room before she withdrew.
"Sister Xianglong, are you alright?"
Xie Lingqin softly called out to the woman in the corner of the woodshed, whose hair was disheveled, face was pale, and whose face was streaked with tears.
Xianglong's gaze slowly fell on Xie Lingqin. "Miss, you've come to see me. Does this mean the General is going to let me out?"
Xie Lingqin sneered inwardly, but stepped forward and said, "Don't worry, Father trusts you and will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly."
"Young Miss, how can you say that? You want to investigate further? I did everything you said to frame Second Aunt, so why haven't you released me yet? You've ruined my reputation. What more do you want?"
Suddenly, Xianglong, who had been sitting in the corner, stood up abruptly, rushed over, grabbed Xie Lingqin's arm, and said in a slightly shrill voice, "Miss, I don't complain, but you can't just leave me here."
"What, what did you say?"
Xie Lingqin tugged at her sleeve and stepped back, looking completely bewildered.
"What did I say, Miss? You can't just abandon me after you've served your purpose..."
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