NFBE Chapter 269 Tell Qin Jiuwei Everything
Chapter 269 Tell Qin Jiuwei Everything
"What?" Mo Qingkui was startled upon hearing this and almost dropped the hand warmer she was holding.
She immediately stood up, "What happened? What kind of poison is this?"
Lin An gently stirred the charcoal, picked up a little ash with his fingertip, smelled it, and then gently wiped the surface of the charcoal with a piece of white silk. A green powder immediately appeared on the silk.
"This is Danqing stone poison. Danqing stone is a type of mineral poison that is buried deep underground for many years and is little known to most people."
"After being ground into a fine powder and mixed with charcoal ash, it is applied to the surface of the charcoal blocks and then sealed with grease. Under normal circumstances, it will not show any abnormalities. However, as soon as it is burned, the toxicity will be released with the charcoal fire. It is colorless and odorless, and it cannot be detected unless carefully examined."
Lin An looked up, his gaze icy: "This poison is too well hidden; even its scent is extremely difficult to detect."
"If Your Majesty hadn't been so alert, allowing me to thoroughly examine everything in the room, I'm afraid..."
He didn't say anything more, but his expression was extremely solemn.
Mo Qingkui stared at the charcoal fire in front of her, a chilling feeling rising in her eyes.
She clenched the handkerchief in her sleeve until her knuckles turned white.
Mo Qingkui couldn't help but feel a little scared at this moment.
If she hadn't been careful, Consort Xian's move could have truly taken her life silently!
Meng'er panicked. "Your Majesty, what do we do now?"
Mo Qingkui raised her eyes, a cold glint flashing in them, and a sneer curled at the corner of her lips, "Playing along with their scheme."
The big fish has taken the bait; it's time to haul in the net.
The Marquis's Residence, Qinglan Courtyard.
The candlelight flickered, casting a soft glow throughout the room.
Xie Yanli, dressed in a long blue robe, spoke with a serious expression, his eyes conveying a sense of coldness and composure.
Qin Jiuwei sat opposite him, dressed in plain white clothes, her hair slightly loose, the soft light outlining her delicate features.
The only sounds in the room were Xie Yanli's clear, pleasant voice and the occasional crackling of the candlelight.
"That's how it is." Xie Yanli finished speaking, picked up his teacup, and took a small sip.
He had just told Qin Jiuwei the whole story about King Qi and Xie Zhongzhi.
She was told everything from how it was discovered, how the investigation was conducted, and what was found.
Xie Yanli frowned slightly.
The situation in the capital is becoming increasingly tense.
He had no idea how many dangerous undercurrents were buried beneath this imperial city, or whether he could devise a foolproof plan.
Therefore, he had to tell Qin Jiuwei everything.
Let her know some information so she can make plans in advance.
So that we won't be completely unaware when chaos erupts.
After hearing this, Qin Jiuwei couldn't help but frown.
The current situation is indeed quite different from what she knew in her previous life.
She vaguely remembered that in her previous life, the King of Qi rebelled after the beginning of spring.
Why did this life happen so much earlier than expected?
Mentioning the King of Qi, Qin Jiuwei couldn't help but recall Xie Yanli's crippled state in his previous life.
She unconsciously lowered her head, her gaze lingering on Xie Yanli's right leg, and reached out to touch it.
I couldn't help but sigh softly.
Thankfully, this leg is fine in this life...
Otherwise, her life would be even more difficult.
Upon feeling the touch on his leg, Xie Yanli's body tensed up abruptly.
His Adam's apple bobbed, and he said in a deep voice, "It's too early now."
Qin Jiuwei: ……
Nobody else is thinking about that kind of thing except you.
Qin Jiu lowered her eyes, thinking of the day Xie Yanli mentioned when the Prince of Qi rebelled, and silently calculated the date.
Suddenly, it was discovered that the day before the King of Qi rebelled was Xie Jue's birthday banquet!
Qin Jiuwei's gaze fell on Xie Yanli, her tone tinged with worry.
"Although the Prince of Qi is under your control, I'm worried... will it affect Jue-ge'er's birthday banquet?"
Xie Jue was really looking forward to this birthday banquet.
Xie Yanli smiled faintly and said calmly, "Don't worry, Jue-ge'er's birthday banquet can be held as planned."
Upon hearing this, Qin Jiuwei slowly breathed a sigh of relief, but her brows remained slightly furrowed, indicating that she was still somewhat uneasy.
The rebellion of the King of Qi brought too many uncertainties; no one knew what would happen or what the impact would be.
Xie Yanli noticed her emotions.
He reached out and gently stroked her cheek.
"Don't worry, everything will be alright. You and the children will be safe."
After he finished speaking, he lowered his head and kissed her forehead.
Qin Jiuwei was stunned for a moment, and a wave of tenderness washed over her.
She looked up at him, her eyes full of trust and reliance, and nodded gently.
The following day, at Qinglan Courtyard.
Qin Jiuwei handed a thick book to Xie Jue.
"Mother, what is this?" Xie Jue blinked, looking at her in confusion.
"This is the menu for the birthday banquet." Qin Jiuwei's eyes were filled with a smile.
"This is your birthday banquet, so you get to decide what we eat."
"Really? I can actually choose for myself!" Xie Jue's eyes were full of excitement.
"Mother, you are so good!"
He flipped through the pages very carefully, pointing to the names with his little finger and reciting them in a childish voice.
"Brocade Cake, Jade Pool Sugar Lotus Seed Cake, Jiaodong Almond Cake, Milk Fish Maw Soup, Golden Phoenix Jade Dew..."
Xie Jingchun, who was listening nearby, couldn't help but burst out laughing: "Third brother, are you trying to make the guests die of sweetness? They can't leave until they're completely succumbed to it."
"Hmph!" Xie Jue made a face at him and turned her head away, ignoring him.
My eyes continued to search the menu for pastries and desserts.
Qin Jiuwei couldn't help but reach out and touch her nose as she watched.
She seemed to have underestimated Xie Jue's love for sweets.
"Jue-ge'er".
Hearing his mother call him, Xie Jue finally looked up.
Qin Jiuwei looked at him tenderly and gently reminded him, "Jue-ge'er, this banquet isn't just for you. There will be many other guests, so you should also choose more of the things they want to eat."
Xie Jue blinked her big eyes and quickly understood what she meant.
"I understand, Mother! We can't just eat pastries; we also need vegetables and soup!"
Xie Jue carefully picked up the menu again, lowered her head and began to select items meticulously, muttering to herself.
"Eat your vegetables! Drink your soup!"
Xie Jue became more and more excited as she made her selections.
This is the first time he's had so much choice! What a wonderful feeling! Hehe!
The Imperial Palace, Lingyan Pavilion.
Mo Qingkui frowned as she looked at the porcelain bowl in front of her.
Turning his gaze to Lin An standing to the side, he asked, "Are you sure drinking this won't cause any problems?"
Lin An shook his head, "Your Majesty, rest assured, there is only a small amount of poison inside, there is no danger to your life."
Upon hearing this, Mo Qingkui slowly picked up the porcelain bowl in front of her, her lowered eyelashes trembling.
She brought the porcelain bowl to her lips, her fingertips turning slightly white.
But in the end, he drank the medicine in the porcelain bowl without hesitation.