This is terrible! My future prime minister keeps trying to kiss me forcibly.

Chapter 232 Going to Prison

Suddenly, from outside the crowd, Constable Zhou Quan rushed in with several of his men.

When the fairy maiden saw several constables barging in menacingly, her previously beaming face instantly turned pale, and she stammered, "..."

"What...what...what does this mean?"

Ye Xiaoxiao paused, her eyes turning cold as she glanced at the other woman indifferently: "Of course, I'll keep my promise and treat Fairy to a meal. I heard the food in prison is quite good. You can eat there a few more meals! There are gods watching over you, and good and evil will eventually be rewarded! You used the name of the gods to do unjust things; did you expect this end?"

With nowhere to escape, the fairy maiden was easily captured by Zhou Quan and his men, as easily as catching a chick.

Seeing that the fairy maiden had been firmly captured, the brute who was mixed in with the crowd took the opportunity to run away.

Ye Xiaoxiao stared at the staggering figure and silently mourned for him: This brute, you probably don't want to know what's waiting for you outside, do you?

Sure enough, the next second, his screams rang out again.

Ye Xiaoxiao explained, "Officer Zhou, the person screaming is her accomplice. They tried to escape, but A-Jing caught them."

Zhou Quan then ordered two of his men to seize the man outside.

Everyone was bewildered by this sudden turn of events and did not understand what had happened.

Zhou Quan, holding the fairy maiden captive, angrily rebuked her: "You audacious and wicked woman, you've been faking your magic here, gathering crowds to extort money, and committing unjust acts. I, the constable, have you taken down and await your fate!"

"My lord, spare my life! I was bewitched and made this terrible mistake. Please, my lord, spare my life!"

"This constable asks you, what exactly is this so-called talisman water?"

"That was just—the ash from the previous days was incense ash, but today... there were too many people, so I wrapped up the ash from the stove..."

The fairy's voice grew softer and softer.

Upon hearing that what they had bought for 300 coins was actually incense ash, and that the asking price was 600 coins today, a surge of anger and resentment welled up in their hearts.

"What?! You've wasted three hundred of my coins!"

"Those who lie will die a horrible death!"

"Officer Zhou, you must severely punish this vicious woman!"

"..."

Everyone finally understood that Doctor Xiao had come today to expose the woman's tricks.

"My lord, I've been bewitched! Bewitched! Please spare my life!"

The fairy was still howling, but there wasn't a trace of remorse on her face.

Her money—just like that…gone! Gone!

Ye Xiaoxiao knew that the yamen wouldn't keep her there for long. After she got out, this person might still try to cheat and make money, and who knows how many more people would be deceived.

She had a flash of inspiration!

"Bewitched? My partner happens to know some exorcism magic; he can help you exorcise the ghost. Officer Zhou, may I borrow your knife?"

Ye Xiaoxiao winked at Constable Zhou.

Although the other party didn't know what she was going to do, they were certain that Doctor Ye had a way, so they drew their sword and handed it over.

Then, Ye Xiaoxiao took out a handkerchief and gently wiped the blade, then whispered a few words to Bai Qing.

Bai Qing pointed to himself. Hmm? How come he didn't know he could exorcise ghosts?

Ye Xiaoxiao: "Trust me, just do as I say! Don't worry, go!"

After saying that, she pushed Bai Qing out.

Bai Qing steeled himself, brandishing Zhou Quan's broadsword in front of the fairy for a few moments. Then, he took a sip of the water Ye Xiaoxiao had prepared for him, forcefully sprayed it onto the blade, and shouted sharply:

"Hey! Where do you think you're going, you evil spirit!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Bai Qing slashed at the air several times, and the next second, red liquid immediately appeared on the blade!

When the fairy saw the bright red bloodstains, she realized that there really was an evil spirit attached to her. Her eyes rolled back, and she fainted from fright.

Aside from Ye Xiaoxiao, everyone watching was quite frightened by this scene.

Zhou Quan has never believed in ghosts or gods, but now he stares at his reddening blade—how can this be explained?

Seeing the terrified looks on everyone's faces, Ye Xiaoxiao quickly explained to them.

"What you just saw was just a little trick."

"I had moistened the handkerchief with turmeric water beforehand. Bai Qing had just drunk alkaline water made from wood ash. When the two are mixed, they turn red and look no different from blood."

Everyone was puzzled. Why would the two change color when mixed? Why?

Didn't the exorcism still succeed? Otherwise, why would it turn red?

Ye Xiaoxiao: Why does it feel like I explained it for nothing?

Someone asked, "What about the 'Buddha' character that appeared in the basin of water just now?"

Ye Xiaoxiao looked at that person, then glanced at the crowd.

"That's simple too. Just soak alum in water, and then use a brush dipped in the alum water to write characters. The characters will disappear after the water dries, but will reappear when it comes into contact with water."

Everyone was completely confused: "..."

After a moment of stunned silence, everyone's eyes lit up.

In the end, wasn't the deity invited by Doctor Xiao?

They no longer cared whether the sorceress was a fraud; now they knew—Dr. Xiao Xiao was truly a miracle worker!

Ye Xiaoxiao felt like vomiting blood: Why did they get more confused the more she explained?

She added, "In short, if you feel unwell in the future, go see a doctor first, and don't believe in folk remedies that claim to cure all diseases."

Everyone nodded eagerly.

Yes, yes, yes! We'll listen to Dr. Xiao! We'll see whatever she says!

After all, she can not only treat illnesses, but also summon spirits and exorcise ghosts! Amazing!

Ye Xiaoxiao was tired and seemed unable to explain herself clearly for the time being.

After giving a few more words of instruction to the crowd, Constable Zhou escorted the fairy and the brute back to the yamen.

Everyone dispersed one by one.

Bai Qing walked to Ye Xiaoxiao's side and complained, "Sister Xiaoxiao, you have no idea how scared I was when I saw that knife suddenly turn red. I almost threw it away."

"Alright, alright, as compensation, I'll treat you to dinner, how about that?" Ye Xiaoxiao comforted her.

Bai Qing was about to nod when she heard that she was going to treat him to a meal, but then she suddenly remembered something and jumped back abruptly:

"Sister Xiao Xiao, no, no, no, I can't eat this meal. I'm honest, kind, and I don't cheat or deceive people..."

Ye Xiaoxiao interrupted him with a "slap": "What are you thinking?"

Bai Qing scratched his head: "Sister Xiao Xiao, weren't you going to treat me to a meal in jail?"

Ye Xiaoxiao tapped him on the head again and pointed at the person at the door, saying, "The chef is over there. Tell him what you want to eat."

He Jing leaned against the gate of the courtyard, his arms crossed in front of his chest, and turned his head to give Ye Xiaoxiao a doting smile.

Ye Xiaoxiao ran over, took his hand, and rested her head lightly on his shoulder, saying coquettishly, "A-Jing, I'm hungry. Let's go home."

Bai Qing, walking behind, took in the intimate scene between the two.

Alright, what's the point of eating? Only dogs would die from overeating!