The people in the city were in a panic. After all, their hope had come from the sixth princess. Now that their pillar of support and savior had fallen, what could they do?
In an instant, the city began to show signs of collapse again, even more so than before.
After all, it would be one thing if it started with despair, but giving hope only to make people more desperate is undoubtedly a path to hell.
The City Lord's Mansion.
"Well done." The city lord was very pleased. Let's see how the sixth princess can flaunt her power in front of her now. She's just lucky to have been born into a good family.
"My lord, if people find out, I'm afraid..."
"What's there to be afraid of? We have powerful backers. Besides, who knows if we did it? It's all the work of those treacherous witch clans."
"Yes, yes, yes, you're right, sir. It was all done by the witch clan." The man quickly echoed.
The city lord wasn't afraid. After all, the one who originally wanted to deal with her was the Crown Princess, but now it was just the Sixth Princess, who was out of favor. This little girl tried to deceive her before; did she really think she didn't know her status in the capital?
If someone were truly valued, why would they be sent here to die?! Humph!
On Wei Wangqing's side.
"Your Highness, I found some residual poison in the kitchen, but not the rest. It seems the city lord hid it quite well."
"It's alright, a little is enough."
Then someone came to report: "Your Highness, something terrible has happened! It's being said throughout the city that Your Highness has also been poisoned and there's no hope of recovery."
"What?" Without a doubt, it was a message released by the city lord.
"Summon Wu Changming."
"yes."
"How much antidote did you prepare that night?"
"It's definitely not enough for all the people in the city." The guard had explained this to him on the way here.
"What if we give it to the seriously ill first?"
Wu Changming's eyes lit up. "That's feasible."
"Li Nuo, send people to distribute medicine to the seriously ill and to comfort the rest of the people. Also, send troops to surround the city lord's mansion."
"yes."
In a short while.
"Sixth Princess, what do you mean by this?"
"You...you're actually alright? How is that possible?" the city lord exclaimed, pointing at Wei Wangqing.
"I am fine, but the city lord seems quite disappointed?"
"Sixth Princess, stop pretending with me. You're openly besieging the residence of an official of the imperial court. Are you planning a rebellion?" the city lord said sternly.
"Who said I'm going to rebel?" Wei Wangqing said casually. "You think you can?"
"You, you..." The city lord was furious.
"Lord City Lord, you know so much, don't you know that His Majesty has given me the authority to act expediently?" Wei Wangqing seemed to be playing with his fingers, but the pressure he exerted was even greater.
"What?"
"Besides, I have evidence, both witnesses and physical evidence, my lord," Wei Wangqing said with a smile.
But in the city lord's eyes, it was the smile of a devil. "Impossible, I clearly..."
"You clearly killed him, didn't you?"
"How...how did you know?" This person is terrifying.
"Lord of the city, you should not underestimate any of the little people in the future. However, I do not know if you will have a future."
What do you want?
"Arrest her."
"yes."
"No, you can't touch me, I am..."
"Whose person are you?" Wei Wangqing suddenly leaned closer and asked in an almost seductive tone.
"I, I..." The city lord suddenly fell silent; she couldn't speak.
"Why did you stop talking?" Wei Wangqing glanced at her sideways.
"Are you waiting for her to save you?" Wei Wangqing smiled.
What would you do if you were in that situation?
Seeing the city lord's wide eyes, Wei Wangqing slowly said, "You'll definitely silence them, right?"
Don't believe me? Then just wait and see!
"I hope you can hold out until you reach the capital, my lord!"
The people of the city finally saw the antidote. Although it could only be given to the seriously ill patients for now, they finally saw hope!
The Sixth Princess's prestige among the people of Jiangcheng reached its zenith, and many people knelt down and shouted "Long live the Empress!" after receiving the medicine.
"Separate the witness and He Sheng into different prisons, and assign more people to guard them. We absolutely cannot let them die."
"yes."
Li Nuo and her team had already found the poisoner, but she was already dead. Although the person clearly doubted the city lord's character, she was swayed by the money, but she also kept a backup plan.
She was one of her companions in the city lord's mansion. The two were as close as sisters, and to prevent being silenced, she had already told her the truth and left evidence.
This time, He Sheng can't escape the consequences: murdering the princess, poisoning the people, and colluding with foreign enemies.
That's quite a few charges! I wonder who's behind this?
Wait and see, the fish will take the bait.
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