"No, hurry up..." Chu Jiuqing was about to say "hurry up and take it away" when Chen Qingqing interrupted him, "Since the shopkeeper is so hospitable, then we might as well accept his offer and let the brothers have a little to warm themselves up."
"Ding, host, please be aware that the wine is poisoned~~~" Xiao Jie's mechanical voice rang in my ears.
"It's poisonous, how did you know?" Chen Qingqing asked Xiao Jie telepathically.
"Hehe, when Little Jie was in the underworld, he loved drinking and couldn't live without it, so he wakes up as soon as he smells alcohol..."
"Great, you're such a good baby. You didn't react at all when I was in trouble, but now you're awake as soon as you smell the wine."
You damn system, where were you while I was suffering in prison?
"If I die, I'll go to the underworld and have the Black and White Impermanence turn you into water," Chen Qingqing vented her dissatisfaction.
Xiao Jie chuckled twice, "Don't be like that, Master. I was just drunk. I couldn't help you because I believed you could do it. Look, you're perfectly fine and alive and well!"
"I can't be bothered arguing with you," Chen Qingqing said magnanimously, then asked, "What kind of poison is in this wine?"
"This sleeping potion will keep you asleep for three days and three nights. I've already thoughtfully prepared an antidote for you, so quickly thank me."
"Thank you my foot! Get out of here!" Chen Qingqing ignored Xiao Jie and with a thought, the antidote from her spatial storage appeared in her hand.
I sensed something was off about this shop as soon as I walked in; it turns out it's a shady establishment that preys on people for money.
Well, you're just unlucky to have run into this auntie.
Since we've encountered this, we can't just sit idly by.
Why not turn the tables and eliminate them completely to prevent future troubles?
Having made up her mind, Chen Qingqing immediately stood up and, taking advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention, put the antidote into the wine jar one by one.
The shopkeeper silently breathed a sigh of relief, then quickly winked at the waiter beside him, signaling him to pour the wine, before turning away under a pretext.
Everyone was hungry, so they ate and drank without any hesitation.
Not long after, the shopkeeper emerged from the kitchen. Looking at the empty wine jars on the table, a hint of reluctance flashed in his eyes. He shook his head helplessly and said with a forced smile, "You all have a good capacity for alcohol. How about we bring another jar of aged wine to each table?"
"No, we're full and ready to go back to our room to rest," Chen Qingqing waved her hand in refusal.
"Alright, alright, gentlemen, please get some rest!" The shopkeeper quickly instructed the waiter to lead everyone back to their rooms to rest.
After settling everything in, the waiter revealed a barely perceptible smile.
Chen Qingqing closed the door and looked around.
I discovered that this inn was unusually rudimentary; besides a bed, there was nothing else.
Even the corners of the walls were soaked by rainwater, with water dripping down.
What kind of place is this?
A faint light shone from next door, and Chen Qingqing quickly went closer to check.
The room was partitioned by wooden planks, and you could see clearly into the next room through the gaps in the planks.
Chen Qingqing lowered her voice, "Xiaoyu, there's something wrong with this inn; it's probably a shady place."
Chu Jiuqing's cold and stern eyes were filled with a chilling aura. "I've noticed it too. Don't be afraid, I won't let them hurt you."
"I'm afraid these people are not simple. There was poison in the wine just now, but don't worry, I've put the antidote in. Our men won't be knocked out."
Hearing her say that, a smile flashed in Chu Jiuqing's eyes. In fact, he had noticed something was off about this inn as soon as he entered.
He was afraid of scaring Chen Qingqing, so he remained calm and composed.
They had planned to finish them off that night, but they discovered that Chen Qingqing had put something in the drinks.
It was truly unexpected that she could tell the wine was poisoned just by looking through the jar; I had underestimated her abilities.
Apart from the pitter-patter of rain, there was no other sound outside.
He knew this group must have been sent by Chu Jinxuan, and their purpose was self-evident, but he was afraid they would disappoint him.
"Okay, I understand." Chu Jiuqing pricked up his ears, not wanting to miss a single sound. These people were after Chen Qingqing. As long as they killed her, the Chu Emperor's illness would be incurable. Once the Chu Emperor was dead, Chu Jinxuan could rightfully inherit the throne.
"Don't worry, Qing girl, I will fight to the death to prevent anyone from hurting you."
"Okay, I believe you."
Chen Qingqing raised the corners of her lips. She knew that this trip to Kyoto would not be peaceful and would be full of dangers. Whether she could make it to Kyoto alive was unknown.
Although Chu Jiuqing made a promise to her, she believed that it was better to rely on herself than on others, and she would not entrust her life to anyone.
With a thought, crossbow bolts appeared in his hand, and all sorts of poisons were prepared for any eventuality.
A soft footstep sounded outside the room, followed by a quiet question.
"Would you like some tea, sir?"
Chen Qingqing recognized the voice; this person was the shopkeeper from earlier.
Seeing that no one inside responded, the shopkeeper listened intently for a moment, then gave the arriving man in black a fawning smile.
"Good sir, these guys are already under the influence of the drug, you can make your move now."
The masked man frowned, still somewhat uneasy. "Are you sure these people are incapable of resisting?"
"Don't worry, my hero. I just put my family's ancestral 'Half-Hour Sleep' in the drink. This medicine is colorless and tasteless. There is no reaction when you first drink it, but it won't last half an hour. Once his head touches the pillow, you can't wake him up even if you bang a gong and drum in his ear. He'll be like a dead pig, at the mercy of others."
"Is it really that amazing?" the man in black said, holding a knife to the fat shopkeeper's neck. "Don't lie to me. If you ruin my plans, I'll tear your family to pieces!"
The shopkeeper was so frightened that his legs went weak and he knelt down with a thud. "Good sir, please don't kill me! Everything I've said is the truth. My father used to be a royal physician in the previous dynasty. He worked for the empress of the previous dynasty, and this sleeping potion has never failed him. If you don't believe me, I'll drag that woman out right now and let you see if this 'Half-Moment Sleep' really works."
"Alright, I'll believe you this time. If this medicine doesn't work, your lovely little grandson, your son, and the others can forget about living."
The shopkeeper hurriedly lowered his head and begged, "Good sir, spare my life! I've done everything you said. Please spare my whole family. I will repay your great kindness by serving you like a cow or a horse in my next life."
The masked man raised his foot and kicked the shopkeeper hard, his face full of impatience. "Get out! If you dare to say another word, I'll cripple you first."
"Okay, okay, I'll be right there, I'll be right there..." The shopkeeper scrambled downstairs.
The masked man waved his hand towards the area below, and dozens of men in black approached.
"Kill that woman and Prince Ning first. Deal with the others later. Now!"
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