Seeing Chen Ruolan's arrogant demeanor, Chen Qingqing let out a disdainful sneer.
"What's a pity? What's there to regret? I earn money to support my family with my own abilities, unlike some people who act like clowns relying on their master's power. They think they can enjoy the shade of a big tree, but they forget the principle that when the tree falls, the monkeys scatter. When the sky pours down rain, people who act recklessly invite disaster. Don't bring disaster upon yourself!"
Chen Ruolan didn't take it to heart, and smiled lightly, "Sour grapes, sister, are you perhaps jealous that I found a good husband, so you're angry and saying such hurtful things?"
Chen Qingqing snorted contemptuously, "What a petty person who has gotten his way. If you're so capable, be more open and aboveboard. Don't stoop to your level like a villain. Don't think I don't know what you've been up to."
Upon hearing this, Chen Ruolan's expression changed instantly. No one knew about her and Doctor Miao's plan. What did Chen Qingqing mean? Could it be that she already knew that all of this was her doing?
Impossible, absolutely impossible.
She retorted somewhat guiltily, "You're talking nonsense, what did I do?"
Chen Qingqing's gaze was sharp as she stared intently at Chen Ruolan.
"You colluded with Miao Hong to lure Wang Wu, one of my shop's workers, into stealing medicine from my shop and giving it to Hu Yuniang."
After obtaining the medicine, Miao Hong tampered with it, intending to have Hu Yuniang return it to Xiao Wu.
Unexpectedly, Hu Yuniang ingested a tampered potion, which led to her poisoning and death.
You then took advantage of the mistake and blamed everything on me.
"You and Qin Shousheng conspired to prevent me from examining Hu Yuniang's body, and you even destroyed the medicines in my shop and replaced them with poisoned ones, is that right?"
Qin Shousheng's heart trembled. This brat was truly extraordinary; she knew so much detail.
I have no choice but to kill her. If she manages to escape and goes to Kyoto to file a complaint, I'll lose my job.
Thinking of this, he shouted angrily.
"How dare you! You're so glib! Even on your deathbed, you still dare to slander my lady. If you don't want to die too painfully, hurry up and sign this document. I'll let you die a quick death because you're my lady's sister."
"Lord Qin, there are many suspicious points in the case of Hu Yuniang. If you had investigated even a little, you could have caught the real mastermind. But you have condoned Chen Ruolan's attempt to kill me. As a local official, aren't you afraid of retribution?"
Upon hearing this, Qin Shousheng couldn't help but burst into laughter. "In Anyang, I am the law. If I say you are guilty, you are guilty. Whether you confess or not, tonight is your death day!"
Chen Ruolan then sneered, "Sister, even if you know the truth, what can you do? This day next year will be your death anniversary."
Although Chen Qingqing was now a prisoner, dressed in prison clothes, she could not hide her shrewdness and wisdom.
Her eyes were bright and she exuded confidence, showing no fear whatsoever despite Qin Shousheng and Chen Ruolan's words.
She touched the dark jade pendant in her sleeve. "Little Fish, since you are from the Ning Prince's Mansion, I hope this jade pendant can save me from danger. It would be a good way to show that I didn't save Little Fish's life in vain."
Chen Qingqing's eyes were filled with murderous intent. "Qin Shousheng, you are the king in Anyang. You dare to treat human life like dirt. But I warn you, if you dare to hurt me in the slightest, His Highness Prince Ning will not let you off the hook."
Upon hearing her mention Prince Ning, a flicker of fear crossed Qin Shousheng's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.
He didn't believe that Chen Qingqing, a village girl, would know Prince Ning. He thought it must be her fear before death that made her talk nonsense.
Thinking to himself, Qin Shousheng smiled dismissively, "Chen Qingqing, who do you think you are? Do you think the Prince of Ning would care about your trivial matters? You even dare to use the Prince of Ning's identity to scare me. You really don't know what's good for you."
Chen Qingqing held up the jade pendant and waved it in front of them. "Qin Shousheng, if you don't believe me, take a look at this. I am the savior of the Ning Prince's Mansion. This jade pendant was given to me by someone from the Ning Prince's Mansion. If you dare to hurt me today, the Ning Prince will never forgive you in the future."
If you can thoroughly investigate the Hu Yuniang case, give me justice, and imprison the person who poisoned Hu Yuniang according to the law, I will not pursue this matter further. Otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite.
Qin Shousheng couldn't help but move closer, and saw the words 'Dragon Shadow' engraved on the jade tablet. His face turned pale instantly, and he found it hard to believe.
This jade token truly is the token of Prince Ning, Chu Jiuqing. The holder of this token can not only act as if Prince Ning is personally present, but also mobilize Prince Ning's Dragon Shadow Guards...
Qin Shousheng stammered, "You, where did you steal this token from? This, this must be fake."
Chen Qingqing could tell from his facial expression that the jade did indeed come from the Ning Prince's residence.
I wonder what Xiaoyu does in the Prince Ning's mansion. Could she be a guard or a close attendant of the Prince Ning?
Who cares? As long as we can subdue Qin Shousheng, let Xiaoyu impersonate Prince Ning for now!
She narrowed her eyes and looked at Chen Ruolan. "Qin Shousheng, whether it's true or not, your wife knows best. She knew when I saved Prince Ning. If you don't want to offend me, you'd better release me and my family right away, or you'll be in trouble."
"What did you say? You said that idiot is Prince Ning, and that he gave you this jade pendant?" Chen Ruolan's eyes were full of a mocking smile, and she looked completely disbelieving. "Master, she did save someone, but that person was clearly an idiot. How could he be Prince Ning? Chen Qingqing is cunning and shrewd. Don't let her fool you."
Qin Shousheng frowned deeply. A year ago, he had indeed heard that Prince Ning had contracted a serious illness in Anyang and had been recuperating for more than half a year, not returning to the capital for a long time.
The Crown Prince had also written to him asking him to search for the whereabouts of Prince Ning, but the men he sent down found nothing. Later, rumors circulated that Prince Ning had been murdered by the Crown Prince.
However, half a year ago, Prince Ning returned to the capital in good health, which angered the Crown Prince so much that he almost killed him and made him find out who had saved Prince Ning.
But after investigating, he couldn't find out anything, and the matter was dropped.
Now that brat has suddenly resurfaced, it seems my chance to redeem myself has come again.
As long as Chen Qingqing is killed, the Crown Prince will be freed from a formidable enemy and a capable physician of the Prince of Ning. The Crown Prince will surely reward him handsomely.
"Oh my god, I'm so scared!" Qin Shousheng pretended to be frightened and sneered, "Chen Qingqing, where did you get that broken stone and claim it's the Prince of Ning's token? Just for that, you deserve to die."
Chen Ruolan sneered with narrowed eyes, echoing, "Chen Qingqing, stop struggling in vain. Killing you now is as easy as crushing an ant. If you want to live, kneel down and kowtow to me. If you can make me happy, maybe I can let you live a few more days. Otherwise, today is your death day!"
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