Xue Jiajia glanced at Mu Yazhi, then said nothing more and put away the book in her hand.
Lu Wei walked over slowly, looking kind and gentle, and said in a soft voice, "Now that the misunderstanding has been cleared up, let's all get along well. Jiajia, if you have any questions about martial arts, you can come to the Marquis's residence to ask Shuang'er for advice."
The words had barely left his mouth.
A disdainful voice rang out, "Jiajia has Master Xu's guidance, so she doesn't need to consult Miss Mu."
These words were spoken.
The atmosphere immediately became somber. A barely perceptible glint flashed in Lu Wei's eyes, while Mu Yazhi curled her lips into a smug smile.
Mu Chenshuang replied calmly and respectfully, "Indeed, it would be best for Miss Xue to be taught by a professional instructor, especially since I am not good at whip techniques."
Xue Jiajia glanced at Mu Chenshuang, wanting to say something, but in the end she didn't say anything.
Feng Lian coldly withdrew her gaze and ignored Mu Chenshuang.
Lu Wei walked over to Feng Lian and comforted her, "Princess, since Shuang'er knows she was wrong and Jiajia has forgiven her, please don't mind it anymore."
In Fenglian's eyes, Lu Wei's behavior truly made her a good stepmother.
"You are indeed magnanimous and forgiving, no wonder the Marquis entrusted the Marquis's mansion to you. You have managed the mansion very well. However, now that another person has returned, even if you spoil her, everything should be done in moderation. If you continue to indulge her, who knows what she might do, and in the end you will have to clean up the mess."
Lu Wei smiled and said, "Shuang'er wouldn't."
Looking at Lu Wei's hypocritical demeanor, Mu Chenshuang felt utterly disgusted. She was indeed very good at putting on a kind and generous act in front of outsiders, which was why she had a very good reputation.
Noon.
Lu Wei asked Feng Lian and Xue Jiajia to stay for lunch and specifically asked them what dishes they liked.
period.
Mu Yazhi took Xue Jiajia for a stroll around the Hou Mansion. Lu Wei considerately told Mu Chenshuang to go back to her room to rest and wait for lunch.
Mu Chenshuang kept a close eye on Lu Wei's every move, eager to know what this woman was planning to do next.
Mu Chenshuang took her leave and departed from the plum garden.
Lunchtime.
Lu Wei greeted Feng Lian and Xue Jiajia warmly.
"Jiajia, these are your favorite shiitake mushrooms, duck feet, and ruyi rolls, as well as soft-shelled turtle. If the taste is not as good as the Prime Minister's residence, please don't mind."
Xue Jiajia replied, "The cooks in the Marquis's residence are definitely no worse than those in the Prime Minister's residence."
Mu Chenshuang looked at the dishes placed in front of her: turtle soup, sashimi, and stir-fried arrowhead with pork. These were all dishes that pregnant women were prohibited from eating.
The smell of sashimi made her feel nauseous, but she forced herself to swallow it.
It seems that Lu Wei really wants to confirm her pregnancy.
Seeing that Shuang'er hadn't eaten any of the dishes, Lu Wei quickly asked, "Shuang'er, don't you love sashimi with dipping sauce? Why aren't you eating it today?"
Mu Chenshuang replied, "I feel a little uncomfortable in my lower abdomen today, I'm afraid I'm about to get my period, so I won't eat."
Lu Wei smiled meaningfully, "I see. If you're going to have your period, you can't eat the turtle, but you can drink some soup. The red dates and ginger in it will warm you up."
"Auntie, you don't need to take care of me. I can eat whatever I want," Mu Chenshuang said calmly.
Lu Wei didn't say much, but had someone serve her a bowl and place it in front of her. She didn't force her to drink it, but it was obvious that Lu Wei wanted to see if Mu Chenshuang would drink the turtle soup on her own initiative.
Looking at the bowl of turtle soup in front of her, Mu Chenshuang silently prayed in her heart: Sui Sui, can you absorb this bowl of turtle soup?
Upon hearing its master's call, Sui Sui immediately appeared and replied, "Of course, no problem. Master is pregnant and cannot drink this stuff, but Sui Sui can help you absorb it without affecting the baby."
"That's good."
Immediately, Mu Chenshuang picked up the bowl and drank the turtle soup in one gulp.
Lu Wei frowned upon seeing this scene.
Sudden.
"ah!"
Xue Jiajia let out a sound of distress, her face instantly turning pale.
Everyone's attention was focused on Xue Jiajia.
Fenglian immediately tensed up, supporting her and asking worriedly, "Jia'er, what's wrong?"
Xue Jiajia said, feeling extremely uncomfortable, "My stomach... hurts so much."
The next second, he started vomiting.
Lu Wei panicked and hurriedly ordered, "Quickly, go and summon the imperial physician."
The imperial physician arrived quickly. Xue Jiajia was in so much pain that she couldn't speak, and her head started to ache. She was also trembling and convulsing all over.
The imperial physician examined Xue Jiajia, took her pulse, and then administered acupuncture, which temporarily stabilized her condition.
Fenglian hurriedly asked, "What exactly happened?"
The imperial physician respectfully replied, "Your Highness, Miss Xue has been poisoned."
"What? Poisoned?" Fenglian exclaimed in shock.
Lu Wei asked anxiously, "How could she be poisoned? Physician Zhang, what kind of poison did Miss Xue get?"
The imperial physician replied, "It should be aconite powder from Xiyu. Fortunately, Miss Xue did not consume much. An overdose would be fatal. I just used acupuncture to relieve her symptoms, and she will be fine after taking a few doses of medicine."
Fenglian breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.
Lu Wei then knelt before Feng Lian and hurriedly said, "Princess, I am guilty. It was my negligence, but I will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly, find the person who poisoned me, and give the princess an explanation."
Since Xue Jiajia had an accident here, the Hou family naturally cannot escape responsibility.
"I'm very curious, how did the poison from Xiyu end up here?" As she spoke, her cold gaze swept towards Mu Chenshuang's direction.
Xiyu is a border region of Tianzhao Kingdom, and Mu Chenshuang grew up in Xiyu.
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