Chapter 338 You, want to poison me?

"It's him indeed!"

His guess was confirmed, but Xiao Jinxuan not only did not feel relieved, but his nerves tensed up and his thin lips were pursed into a straight line.

The color in those narrow, deep and beautiful phoenix eyes was as deep as the abyss.

"Keep checking!"

As soon as the order was given, Penang was in an uproar.

Such a battle was terrifying to watch.

Ling Xiao couldn't help but remind him, "Master, if you investigate so loudly, won't people know that you are tracking down Miss Xie's whereabouts?"

In this case, wouldn't it be possible to hide the news that she is not dead from the capital?

Ling Feng laughed at Ling Xiao's silliness and said meaningfully, "Our master came here to investigate the Northern Qi spies."

Even if we can’t catch the Northern Qi spy, don’t we still have the Penang District Magistrate?

The Ministry of Protection has the duty to supervise all officials. The Penang County Magistrate has committed evil deeds and has the Sima family to protect him. When he returns to the capital, he can just take care of this cancer.

Ling Xiao heaved a sigh of relief and muttered in a low voice, "I almost thought Miss Xie was gone. Our master has gone crazy and started to act recklessly without caring about the consequences."

Ling Feng heard this and shook his head, "Quite the opposite."

They are more serious now than ever before.

He even felt that their grandfather was secretly brewing a storm.

"Ling Xiao, please pray that we can find Miss Xie successfully."

Otherwise, he doesn't know what it will become in the end.

…

In the inn.

When Xie Zhuoning woke up, she saw Xiaolian had already fetched some water and was waiting by her side, ready to wash her.

Her beautiful eyes were surprised, "You are diligent."

Xiao Lian hurriedly replied, "I will serve the Madam and will not slack off."

Seeing this, Xie Zhuoning didn't say anything more and reached out to take the handkerchief she had rolled out.

After washing her face and rinsing her mouth, she sat in front of the dressing table and let Xiaolian comb her hair.

Perhaps because the two of them had a pleasant negotiation last night, Xiaolian's smile and compliments today were all very sincere. "Madam is really pretty. In Xiaolian's opinion, she is probably even prettier than the most beautiful lady in the capital, the eldest daughter of the Xie family!"

Hearing this, Xie Zhuoning tilted his head slightly and smiled faintly, "Oh? Have you met the eldest daughter of the Xie family?"

Xiaolian chuckled, "The capital is so far away, how could Xiaolian have the chance to go there? I just heard some rumors."

Xie Zhuoning became interested and continued to ask, "Then tell me, what are those rumors about?"

Thinking she wanted to hear anecdotes, Xiao Lian said as she pinned the pearl hairpin into her hair, "Rumor has it that Miss Xie is as beautiful as a fairy because she is a fox spirit. Many men in the capital have had their essence sucked away by her."

"The prince broke off the engagement because a high-ranking monk saw that something was wrong with her and knew that she wanted to absorb the energy of dragon luck and become an immortal. That's why he married her instead. As a result, her demonic power was greatly reduced."

"But I didn't expect that this woman could use her charm to successfully charm His Royal Highness Prince Xuan so much that he even wanted to marry her as his concubine!"

"It's probably not an exaggeration to call her the enchantress who brought disaster to the country!"

Xie Zhuoning: "..."

Why did she have to ask that extra question?

Well, they are all bad comments!

Just as he was feeling angry, he heard a happy chuckle from the side.

No one knows how long Ye Wuque, the elusive guy, has been here.

Walking to the dressing table, he leaned over, looked at the beautiful face in the mirror, and said in agreement, "Actually, if you think about it carefully, those rumors are not all lies."

After all, with her looks and intelligence, she does have the potential to be a beauty in a troubled country.

Xie Zhuoning said with a fake smile, "Aren't you afraid that if you take me back, I will turn your little piece of land upside down?"

Ye Wuque smiled slightly, "It's my honor."

The more he looked at that smile, the more ridiculous it became. Xie Zhuoning's expression fell and he turned his eyes away coldly.

Only the two of them could hear their conversation. Xiaolian, who was standing aside, felt that the atmosphere between them was extremely strange.

No matter how you look at it, they don't look like a loving couple.

For a moment, doubts arose in my heart.

Soon, the inn waiter brought breakfast into the room.

"Madam, please take a seat." Ye Wuque gently and politely pulled out a chair for Xie Zhuoning and asked her to sit down.

After she sat down, the earrings on her ears seemed to be loose and fell to the ground.

It happened to be right at Ye Wuque’s feet.

"Oh, my earring fell off. Can you please help me pick it up?" She asked with a smile.

Ye Wuque also replied with a smile, "It is an honor for a husband to be able to serve you, Madam."

The two were polite and smiled throughout, but their smiles were so fake.

Seeing Ye Wuque bending down to pick up his earrings, Xie Zhuoning immediately dropped the packet of medicine powder Xiaolian had given him onto the food.

Xiaolian, who witnessed the whole process, was stunned.

The lady asked her for laxatives, but wasn't she using it herself? Why was she sprinkling it on the food?

Could it be that she wanted to poison the young master?

No, she probably didn't know that what he gave her was not laxative, but poison.

So sprinkling it on food is just for convenience?

But not only she has to eat this breakfast, the young master also has to eat!

It wouldn't be a big deal if she poisoned him to death, but could she possibly want to poison the young master as well?

In this case, wouldn't all your wishful thinking be in vain?

In just a moment, Xiaolian thought of countless possibilities and quickly came up with an idea in her mind.

Seeing the two of them picking up the food and about to put it into their mouths, she immediately stood up and said, "Master, Madam, let Xiaolian test the poison for you two first!"

"Poison test?" Ye Wuque looked at her strangely.

Xiaolian said considerately, "When you go out, you must always be careful. Especially when you eat something, you must be extra cautious. Xiaolian will test the poison for the young master and his wife first, so you two can eat with peace of mind. If it is poisonous, Xiaolian will sacrifice her life, which can be regarded as repaying the young master's great kindness."

Hearing her speak so logically, Ye Wuque smiled with an ambiguous tone, "Okay."

Having said that, he put down his bowl and chopsticks and looked up at her.

Xie Zhuoning was also standing by, narrowing his eyes slightly, as if thinking about something.

Xiaolian gritted her teeth, took some of the food, and tasted them all.

She was the one who took the poison, so of course she has the antidote.

But she had to perform a self-torture trick to further gain their trust.

And there is no better way than saving a life.

Thinking of this, the poison that Xiaolian had taken began to take effect.

She spat out a mouthful of blood and shouted, "Master, be careful... the food is poisonous..."

After she finished shouting, she turned her gaze and looked at Xie Zhuoning again, "Madam... why do you... treat... the young master like this..."

Yes, that was her second purpose.

Not only does she want to be saved, but she also wants to take this opportunity to create rift and suspicion between the two of them.

This way, it will be easier for her to take further steps later!

Ye Wuque glanced at Xiaolian, then turned and looked at Xie Zhuoning.

That look was deep and solemn, with a scrutiny in it. "You, want to poison me?"