HCB Chapter 267 This poison is really too potent
Chapter 267 This poison is really too potent
Lord Xie's anger flared even more, and he glared at Xie Zhongzhi.
"You barged into Qinglan Courtyard without cause, disrespected your sister-in-law, and even framed her. That's wrong! If you're wrong, you should apologize!"
"My lord..." Seeing Xie Zhongzhi being criticized like this, the lady of the house felt extremely distressed.
He opened his mouth to speak, but was immediately frightened by Lord Xie's gaze.
He opened his mouth but immediately closed it again.
Feeling stifled, I couldn't help but cough again, and I felt my illness had worsened.
Lord Xie was still glaring at him, and Xie Zhongzhi naturally sensed it as well.
The anger and resentment in her heart continued to burn her to ashes.
But he gritted his teeth and endured it, then turned around and cupped his hands in a gesture of respect to Qin Jiuwei.
“Sister-in-law,” he said in a low, stiff voice, the two words almost squeezed out of his throat.
"I was wrong before and offended you. Please forgive me."
Once he accomplishes that, he'll kill Qin Jiuwei and the rest of them!
Qin Jiuwei looked at him, a slight smile playing on her lips, and said, "We're all family, these are all minor matters."
Xie Zhongzhi became even angrier after hearing this, his face turning pale and then red.
Lord Xie snorted coldly: "At least you know what's good for you, you know how to apologize!"
Xie Zhongzhi didn't say anything more and ate his meal quietly.
Xie Jue and Xie Jingchun were completely stunned.
How did things turn out this way?
Why did my second uncle apologize so quickly? How did my mother manage to do that?
Xie Jing didn't speak, but simply picked up the teacup beside him and took a sip, a smile flashing in his eyes.
The following day, at Hanzhang Hall.
Consort Xian leaned against the couch, her fingers gently fiddling with the bracelet on her fingertip, her eyes cold and sharp.
"Did you get your things back?"
"It's been retrieved." Su Yun knelt on the ground and spoke cautiously.
“But Your Majesty, this poison is far too potent… Although it works quickly, it may also leave traces.”
"Heh." Consort Xian sneered, clenching her teeth in anger. "Last time, it was because that poison was too slow to take effect that it didn't kill Consort Chen!"
"I will not make the same mistake twice!"
"At worst, we can just find another scapegoat this time. What's the big deal? Anyway, I'm determined to kill Consort Chen."
Su Yun nodded repeatedly, "Yes, this servant understands."
Consort Xian waved her hand, signaling her to hurry up and go do her business.
The thought of Consort Chen's imminent death made it impossible for Consort Xian to suppress the smile on her lips.
At this moment, in Lingyan Pavilion.
"Physician Lin, this way please."
Lin An followed the palace maid into the hall. Mo Qingkui heard the sound and slowly opened her eyes.
"Your humble servant pays respects to Her Majesty the Consort Chen."
Mo Qingkui looked at Lin An kneeling on the ground and gently waved her hand.
The palace maid beside him nodded and immediately carried the tray toward Lin An.
The next instant, ten gleaming gold ingots suddenly appeared in front of Lin An.
"Your Majesty." He immediately looked up in shock.
Mo Qingkui smiled at him and said, "This gold is a gift from me. Keep it."
"Your Majesty, Lin An truly dares not accept such a generous reward..."
“You deserve it.” Mo Qingkui stood up, walked to Lin An, and looked down at him.
"I need a trusted imperial physician to serve me. Lin An, are you willing to be that person?"
She had investigated all the imperial physicians in the Imperial Medical Academy.
Those old folks either have powerful connections or lack medical skills.
Lin An is the one most worth winning over.
Who knows when Consort Xian might start harming her again? It would be best to have a royal physician on hand at all times.
Lin An was shocked; he hadn't expected Consort Chen to be so direct!
Seeing that he didn't speak, Mo Qingkui frowned. "What, you think it's not enough?"
Lin An quickly bowed and said, "Your humble servant dares not."
"Your Majesty, I understand. I am willing to protect Your Majesty's health and safety with my life."
"Hmm." Mo Qingkui nodded slightly. "It's good that you know. As long as you are loyal to me, I will not treat you unfairly."
"Wei Chen understands."
Lin An lowered his head, and for some reason, a gentle and beautiful face inexplicably appeared in his mind—Madam Xie, the heir apparent.
What would it be like to do something for her?
Suddenly, Lin An couldn't help but chuckle.
He must be out of his mind. The Crown Prince's wife is outside the palace; how could he possibly do anything for her?
After Chen Xiuming's matter was resolved, they never saw each other again.
Lin An lowered his head, clearing his mind of the jumbled thoughts.
Evening, Qinglan Courtyard.
"You're not eating? Then give me the rest."
Xie Jingchun looked at the pastries in front of Xie Jue and spoke up.
"Here you go, here you go." Xie Jue raised her chin and waved her hand generously.
Instead of being happy, Xie Jingchun looked at him suspiciously.
Xie Jue used to be extremely possessive of his food; if he ate even a single extra bite from Xie Jue's plate, Xie Jue would want to sever their brotherhood.
What's going on today?
He turned his gaze and saw that Xie Jue's chubby face was flushed, and he looked very excited, with a smile on his lips that he couldn't suppress.
"Third brother, what's wrong?" Xie Jingchun frowned. "Did you find some silver today?"
Xie Jue wanted to speak, but hesitated.
Her originally rosy, round face instantly turned into a conflicted expression.
He suddenly realized this while he was having class with his teacher today.
But he was afraid, afraid that he would be the only one who remembered...
Seeing him suddenly so dejected, Xie Jingchun was even more confused.
Xie Yanli and Xie Jing didn't understand what he was doing for a moment.
Finally, Qin Jiu smiled and explained, "Because in a few days, it will be our Jue-ge'er's birthday."
Xie Jue's eyes lit up immediately upon hearing this.
His mother actually knew! And she even remembered his birthday!
"Oh, I see. No wonder you're so happy today." Xie Jingchun raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.
However, he immediately felt a little guilty and touched his nose, realizing that he didn't even know his younger brother's birthday.
But Xie Jue was still immersed in the surprise she had just experienced, and her bright eyes looked at Qin Jiuwei.
"Mother, how did you know my birthday?"
Qin Jiu smiled and said, "I not only know yours, but I also know that Chun-ge'er's birthday is the ninth day of the third month, Jing-ge'er's birthday is the last day of the sixth month, and..."
Suddenly, for some reason, Xie Yanli's heart tightened.
"And my husband's birthday is the seventh day of the fifth month." Qin Jiu turned her eyes slightly and looked at him with a smile.
Xie Yanli felt a sense of relief instantly, and the corners of his lips curled up slightly.