Chapter 158: Where Are You Going?

Where Are You Going?

Qin Yuxia came from an official family. Although her schemes weren't very clever, she wasn't stupid. Hearing Han Luoxue say this, her brow twitched, and she asked repeatedly, her beautiful eyes staring at Han Luoxue without blinking.

Meeting Qin Yuxia's eyes, Han Luoxue was stunned for a moment, blinked, and opened her mouth to ask:

"Uh... Sister Yuxia, what is this..."

Han Luoxue looked puzzled, but then she immediately reacted and shook her head without thinking.

"No, nothing. Sister Yuxia, it's nothing. I was just speaking casually just now; don't take it to heart..."

"Side Consort Sister, since you've already said it, you should finish it. Could it be that you are afraid?"

"Uh... not really..."

Han Luoxue was in a difficult position, but seeing Qin Yuxia so serious, she sighed slightly and instructed Xing'er behind her:

"Xing'er, go outside and keep watch. Don't let anyone in."

"Yes."

Responding respectfully, Xing'er walked out. Once Xing'er was gone, Han Luoxue whispered:

"Oh, Sister Yuxia, it's not that I won't tell you, it's just that this matter cannot be spoken of... Actually, your poisoning this time was just an accident."

"An accident?"

"Oh, yes, Sister Yuxia... Actually, ever since I heard you were poisoned that night, I've been investigating secretly. And only after investigating did I find out that your poisoning was just an accident..."

Sighing again, Han Luoxue looked up at Qin Yuxia and lowered her voice to explain:

"Speaking of your poisoning, it goes back to when the Third Miss came to our Wangfu. Actually, the reason the Third Miss came to stay in our Wangfu was to investigate a case... the serial murder case that made the city panic a few days ago. Later, I heard the Third Miss found something, so the culprit wanted to kill the Third Miss to silence her..."

"Uh... I've heard of the matter the Side Consort mentioned. It seems someone assassinated the Third Miss. By the way, could it be that the last time the Third Miss was poisoned in the residence, it was also..."

Hearing Han Luoxue mention Nie Jinxuan, Xiaolian couldn't help but interject. Hearing this, Han Luoxue looked at Xiaolian and nodded.

"Yes, the last time the Third Miss was poisoned, that was the case... It's just that the Third Miss was lucky last time and managed to save her life. The culprit saw the Third Miss didn't die, so they looked for another opportunity to poison her, but they didn't expect that you, Sister Yuxia, would accidentally ingest it!"

Han Luoxue's explanation sounded plausible, so after she finished, Qin Yuxia couldn't help but look at Xiaolian beside her.

"But Side Consort, please forgive my talkativeness... Although what you say makes sense, there is one point I don't understand: if the culprit wanted the Third Miss's life, why didn't they use a deadly poison like arsenic to end it once and for all, instead of using such a vicious and torturous thing?"

Qin Yuxia was poisoned with 'Three-Watch Powder,' which wouldn't kill immediately but would cause the victim unbearable pain at midnight every night. If no antidote was taken within fifteen days, the victim would die in agony.

So, as Xiaolian said, if it were really the culprit poisoning the Third Miss to take her life, a deadly poison like arsenic would be more logical. After all, although Three-Watch Powder is vicious, it is not without a cure.

Hearing Xiaolian's words, Han Luoxue sighed and said matter-of-factly:

"Oh, do you think the culprit didn't know that? But you don't know that ever since the Third Miss was poisoned last time, the Prince has specifically arranged for someone to taste everything the Third Miss eats first. So think about it, if it were a poison like arsenic, wouldn't it be discovered immediately? But that Three-Watch Powder has no reaction after being eaten; it only takes effect at midnight! And if it weren't for Imperial Physician Zhou's brilliant medical skills, who immediately recognized it as Three-Watch Powder, would you be able to sit here and talk to me like this, Sister Yuxia?"

After speaking, Han Luoxue stood up.

"Alright, I won't say any more. The reason I'm telling you this today is, first, I don't want you to be suspicious and paranoid, Sister Yuxia. After all, accidents are unpredictable. Second, I don't want you to suffer while being kept in the dark. Of course, third, it's for my own sake. After all, I'm the one managing all the big and small affairs in this Wangfu. Since you had such a big incident, I have to give you an explanation, right?!"

"However, having said that, since things have already happened, I hope you won't think too much or dwell on it, Sister Yuxia. After all, the Third Miss is a guest here. If you go over and say something now, and the Prince finds out, I'm afraid it won't be good. Anyway, now that you've recovered, just rest well and pretend it never happened~!"

"Of course, since you've recovered, go out and walk around more, bask in the sun; it's good for your health... Alright, that's it. Today is the birthday banquet of Princess Yun, and I've received an invitation, so I have to go. I won't talk to you anymore, Sister Yuxia. Xiaolian, take good care of your mistress. If you need anything, just say so. If I'm not in the residence, just look for Aunt Wu; I've already arranged everything. Don't be polite."

Han Luoxue wore a gentle smile. After speaking, she looked at Xiaolian and Qin Yuxia, then turned and walked out.

Han Luoxue was gone. Once she was gone, Qin Yuxia's face darkened, and she whispered to Xiaolian beside her:

"Xiaolian, how much of what Han Luoxue said just now do you think is true and how much is false?"

Qin Yuxia still had defenses against Han Luoxue. Hearing this, Xiaolian lowered her eyes and thought for a moment before whispering:

"Miss, I think Side Consort Han's words should be credible. After all, this isn't something one can lie about; we'll know as soon as we investigate. So I don't think Side Consort Han would pick up a rock to drop on her own feet... It's just that we don't know about the culprit. But if it wasn't the culprit who did it, there really is no way to explain why you were poisoned, Miss."

Xiaolian analyzed cautiously. Hearing this, Qin Yuxia pursed her lips, and a hint of gloom flashed in her eyes.

"Hmph, Nie Jinxuan... you really are a jinx, and not just a jinx, but now a vixen too. Hmph, but remember this, I'm putting this account on you!"

Qin Yuxia muttered viciously. Hearing this, Xiaolian looked at her worriedly and frowned...

Undercurrents were surging in Jinxiu Ge, while at the same time, Ningxiang Yuan was exceptionally quiet.

After the madness of last night, Nie Jinxuan was truly exhausted. So, even though it was late, Nie Jinxuan was still lying on the bed, sleeping soundly.

At this time, Yin Fengzhan, who had woken up long ago, was just watching her quietly, his deep eyes filled with an unprecedented tenderness. The dazzling sunlight filtered through the gaps in the window lattice, outlining charming light and shadows, reflecting his and hers...

Yin Fengzhan looked at the charming halo on the woman's face in his arms and her sleeping state, curled his lips slightly, and then, almost reflexively, raised his hand and gently stroked her skin, which was as smooth as congealed fat.

Once.

Twice.

Yin Fengzhan's movements were as light as could be. At the same time, the more he touched her delicate skin, the more he felt he couldn't get enough. He couldn't help but follow her smooth cheeks all the way down, stroking her charming neck, and finally reaching her plump, snowy peaks...

At this moment, Yin Fengzhan was like a mischievous child playing with a beloved piece of jewelry... But just then, just as Yin Fengzhan was getting more and more addicted, Nie Jinxuan, who had been sleeping soundly, moved and moaned softly.

The sudden movement made Yin Fengzhan freeze instantly. He quickly withdrew his "claws" that were causing trouble and closed his eyes... The moment Yin Fengzhan closed his eyes, Nie Jinxuan moaned again and slowly opened her eyes.

Nie Jinxuan woke up. The moment she opened her eyes, the dazzling sunlight made her instinctively raise her hand to cover her forehead and squint. After adapting to the light, Nie Jinxuan turned her eyes and saw a handsome face right in front of her.

Perfect facial contours, honey-colored skin, long eyelashes covering her eyelids, revealing a patch of light and shadow, and slightly thin lips revealing an indescribable sexiness...

For a moment, Nie Jinxuan was dazed, but then the madness of the two last night flashed through her mind. Her face turned red, and looking at the sky outside, she curled her lips.

God, she did it! She actually did it with Yin Fengzhan... and she even slept until the sun was high!

Nie Jinxuan felt her whole body burning, her heart pounding. But then she looked at Yin Fengzhan in front of her and sat up... But as soon as she moved, the soreness in her limbs, which felt like they were falling apart, made Nie Jinxuan almost scream.

This bastard, he's usually as cold as ice, but he's crazy in bed!

She couldn't help but curse the culprit beside her in her heart, but Nie Jinxuan still insisted on sitting up. She tiptoed, holding the quilt with one hand to cover her chest, and gently stepped over the man who was still "sleeping"...

But just then, just as Nie Jinxuan stepped over Yin Fengzhan and her body was suspended over him, a low and familiar voice came through.

"Where are you going?"

Second part uploaded, see you tomorrow. ===== CHAPTER 159 =====