Chapter 11 Adding fuel to the fire

Xie Wanyin is half a year younger than Xie Zhuoning, but she likes to act like a lady from a noble family, with her eyebrows and even the curve of her smile just right, making her look older and more mature.

When Xiao Bicheng heard her words, he suddenly didn't want to act anymore and hurried away from Xie Zhuoning, fearing that he would be infected with some strange disease.

But he said, "Don't worry, sister Zhuoning, I will send a doctor to see you right away, and you will never get hurt!"

"Brother Prince, you are so kind..." Xie Zhuoning looked at him with emotion, and he almost vomited in his heart.

Xie Wanyin took advantage of the situation and said, "Your Highness, my elder sister is ill and needs to rest. My father just got a painting of "Pine and Crane" by the painter Xu Han. Please come and appreciate it."

Xiao Bicheng was fond of painting, and Xie Wanyin catered to his taste by doing so, which showed that he was well prepared.

Now that the aunt is reflecting on her mistakes, she might as well do it herself, right?

Xie Zhuoning couldn't help but glance at her a little more, but his eyes were instantly fixed on the hairpin in her hair, and his body trembled uncontrollably.

The red gold phoenix-tail agate tassel hairpin, wasn't this something my father asked the Empress Dowager for when he proposed to marry my mother?

How dare Xie Wanyin!

"The Crane and Pine Trees painting can be enjoyed at any time, but my sister Zhuoning is so ill right now. How can I leave her when she needs me the most?"

Xiao Bicheng glanced at Xie Zhuoning. Although he had wanted to leave in his heart, he still had to show affection on his face.

It's so hypocritical that it's disgusting.

Xie Zhuoning glanced at him, then looked at Xie Wanyin, and the corners of his mouth suddenly curled up in an imperceptible arc.

Since one was deliberately seducing and the other was deliberately leaving, she might as well add fuel to the fire.

"Ahem, ahem, I appreciate your kindness, but I'm very sleepy now and want to rest for a while..."

Xiao Bicheng was delighted and said softly, "Then Sister Zhuoning, have a good rest. I will come to see you another day."

"Big sister, just rest assured. I will take good care of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince for you." Xie Wanyin smiled with a hint of meaning on her face.

After saying this, he left triumphantly with the prince.

Xie Zhuoning chuckled softly, hoping that she would be able to laugh again later.

He raised his hand and called Xia Ju into the house, "I remember you can make drugs?"

Xia Ju nodded. She had learned all kinds of ways to kill people, including making drugs.

She took out the bottles of poison and laid them out in a row.

Crane top red, broken intestine powder, five poison pills, seven-step soul-destroying smoke, nine-day life-destroying water...

After she finished, she looked up and asked, "Miss, who did you kill?"

Xie Zhuoning's mouth twitched, "...Is there no drug that can make men and women aroused?"

Xia Ju shook her head, but she was afraid that her young lady would be disappointed and feel useless, so she quickly added, "I can learn!"

"Ahem!" Xie Zhuoning was choked.

There is no need to be so honest.

She asked again, "Where's the knockout drug?"

Xia Ju nodded, "Yes."

"Even if there is a knockout drug," she said, "Xie Wanyin took Xiao Bicheng to appreciate paintings. In order to create an opportunity for them to be alone, he must have sent the servants away. If you do this..."

Leaning forward, she leaned close to Xia Ju's ear and whispered a few words.

"Understood!" Xia Ju accepted the order and immediately prepared to go.

"Wait," Xie Zhuoning was still a little worried, and gave a few more detailed instructions, "Xiao Bicheng is accompanied by several secret guards with high martial arts skills. If you can't find an opportunity, come back immediately. Don't take risks by force. Do you understand?"

She didn't want the people around her to end up with their heads and bodies separated.

Xia Ju nodded heavily, turned and left.

Just in case, Xie Zhuoning immediately dressed neatly and asked Lian Xuan to keep an eye on the guest house. If anything unusual happened, he should report back immediately so that she could go and rescue the person.

Unexpectedly, within a stick of incense, Xia Ju returned safely, "Miss, it's done!"

Xie Zhuoning was a little surprised, "So fast?"

"They, no."

Even if all of them are added together, they are no match for the guard named Ling Xiao beside King Xuan.

No one noticed when she sneaked in.

"The people around the prince have become weaker?" Xie Zhuoning frowned in confusion, but soon he relaxed his brows in realization, "It seems that Emperor Zhaowen has not yet handed over his trump card to Xiao Bicheng."

It's like God helps her!

She immediately asked Fuling to call all the maids from Fenghua Pavilion. After thinking for a moment, she looked at the table again and said, "Bring the pot of tea as well."

"Miss, would you like some tea? It's getting cold. I'll go make you a new pot."

"No need, this tea is for the prince."

Fuling was shocked.

Is it really okay to send the prince a pot of used cold tea?

Xie Zhuoning left as soon as she said she would, surrounded by maids and servants, and walked towards the guest house.

Xie Wanyin's maid was guarding the door. Seeing this, she stepped forward and said, "Young lady, please stop. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is admiring paintings in the house. No one is allowed to disturb him!"

In the past, Xie Zhuoning was easy to talk to. Not only did Chuntao dare to challenge her, but the other maids in the Xie mansion also didn't take her seriously.

Xie Zhuoning tilted his head and winked at Fuling beside him.

Without her even having to say anything, Fuling stepped forward and slapped her.

"You little bitch, my lady is the future Crown Princess. It's only natural for her to bring some tea to her husband. How dare you stop me?"

The maid covered her face, still unconvinced, "I am the second young lady's maid, why do you hit me!"

“Pah—”

Fuling slapped her on the other side of the face again, "Because I am the eldest lady's maid. As the eldest sister, the eldest lady can even control the second lady, so can't she control the second lady's maid?"

The maidservant didn't dare to resist after feeling the pain. She just bit her lip and said, "Don't blame me for not reminding you. You will all be in trouble if you disturb the prince's interest!"

Xie Zhuoning glanced at her indifferently after hearing this.

The maid's heart sank, and she broke into a cold sweat after being looked at by that one glance!

Everyone knows that the eldest daughter is the easiest to talk to, so why does she seem like a different person now?

Xie Zhuoning retracted his gaze and said calmly, "Open the door."

Xia Ju walked forward and pushed open the door of the guest room.

Xie Zhuoning reached out to take the tea, smiled slightly, and walked in.

"Brother Prince, you must be thirsty after looking at the paintings. I made you some tea myself..."

As she spoke, she walked inside and soon saw Xiao Bicheng and Xie Wanyin hugging each other in their clothes in disarray!

“Pah—”

The tray in his hand fell to the ground, and the broken pieces of the teapot and tea splashed everywhere.

Xie Zhuoning pinched his thigh hard, and tears immediately welled up in his eyes.

She cried out in despair, "Brother Crown Prince, Second Sister, how could you do this to me!"

Xia Ju's drug was not strong enough, and with a loud noise, Xiao Bicheng woke up in a daze.

Seeing Xie Zhuoning crying, he was a little confused, "Sister Zhuoning, why are you crying? Who offended you?"

He wanted to get up, but he felt something heavy in his arms, as if something was pressing on him.

When he turned his head, he saw a woman's face. He was so scared that he screamed and pushed the person away.

Xie Wanyin's head hit the table leg, leaving a big bump. He woke up dazed, holding his head. "It hurts..."

When Xiao Bicheng heard the voice, he recognized who she was. His heart skipped a beat and he immediately realized that something was wrong.

"Sister Zhuoning, please listen to my explanation. I have nothing to do with her..."