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Fu Feng, Fu Ying, and Xin Yao stood up, their voices icy as they commanded in unison, "Keep an eye on the lakeside Flower Hall. No one is allowed to leave today."
Just as Lu Wanyue was about to depart, she was suddenly blocked by two figures. Her face turned pale as she clenched her fists, silently staring at the two people in front of her, inwardly lamenting that she was so close to escaping.
Why did Yun Qingyu's poison act so quickly? Didn't her brother say it would take half an hour to take effect? How could it be so fast?
Yet, she couldn't help but feel pleased; she wished for Yun Qingyu to perish immediately. After all, the latter was naive and self-righteous, completely unaware that she had already exposed herself.
Xin Yao's gaze swept over Lu Wanyue like a sword. She crouched down and pulled Yun Qingyu into her embrace, anxiously looking at her. Although she knew her master was unharmed, seeing Yun Qingyu's abnormal complexion still darkened her expression.
Yun Qingyu weakly lifted her head to speak but opened her mouth only to suddenly spit out a mouthful of black blood before collapsing directly into Xin Yao's arms, startling everyone around them into a flurry of panic.
Hong Yu erupted in fury, shouting angrily, "I tell you, if anything happens to the princess, you all will pay with your lives! The Eldest Princess drank tea from Duke Xuan's Mansion and was poisoned. If anything happens to the princess, I want to see if Duke Xuan's Mansion can bear the responsibility. I will report this to the Emperor. Xin Yao, we are leaving!"
Consort Xuan's face changed drastically as she reached out to grab Xin Yao, saying, "No! The Imperial Physician and the prince will arrive shortly. They will surely uncover the truth; there’s no need to alarm the Emperor just yet."
Xin Yao shot a cold glare at Consort Xuan while holding Yun Qingyu tightly and began to walk outside. "The Emperor will find out sooner or later. If we cannot identify the poisoner before nightfall today, we will consider Duke Xuan as the culprit." With that, she cast a chilling glance at everyone and stepped away.
Consort Xuan turned to the Noble Ladies standing in a corner of Flower Hall and said, "The matter of the Princess Consort being poisoned is serious. Therefore, I must ask you all to remain here for now. Once we ascertain the truth, you will all be able to leave safely."
The Noble Ladies from noble families understood that cooperating with the investigation was wise if they wanted to clear their names. They nodded in agreement with the princess's arrangements as Duke Xuan's Mansion guards mobilized completely, securing even the entrance.
Xin Yao helped Yun Qingyu into a carriage but did not set her down; instead, she kept her cradled in her arms and softly called out, "Master."
Yun Qingyu slowly opened her eyes and smiled faintly at Xin Yao.
Hong Yu looked at the blood on the corner of Yun Qingyu's mouth, frowning as she said, "Even if we are to use this strategy, you should let me handle it. Why must Your Highness personally endure such suffering?"
The smile on Yun Qingyu's face vanished when she turned to Hong Yu, leaving only a look of indifference. "Can your weight compare to This Palace?"
Hong Yu was momentarily taken aback and helplessly replied, "Alright, Your Highness is right."
"The poisoning of the Princess Consort in Duke Xuan's Mansion and the poisoning of the Eldest Princess's male favorite in Duke Xuan's Mansion would definitely provoke different levels of anger from the Emperor. However, I think it doesn't matter whether the Emperor is angry or not. After all, Your Highness has always acted without restraint. As long as we find out that it was the Daughter of the Lu Family who poisoned me, Your Highness will have an excuse to be furious and investigate. You were already furious for Wen Zhan before; can't you be furious for me this time? I still want to be cherished by you once more."
Xin Yao glanced at Hong Yu with a blank expression. Hong Yu frowned and said, "What are you looking at me for? It's fine for you to hold onto His Highness, but I can't compete for affection?"
As soon as those words were spoken, the atmosphere in the carriage became subtly tense.
Yun Qingyu had just been carried out of Duke Xuan's Mansion by Xin Yao from the lakeside Flower Hall to the carriage, with everyone watching and no attempt at concealment. If this had been an ordinary woman, it would have meant nothing less than offering herself completely.
Xin Yao pressed her lips together in silence, conflicted about whether to set her master down. Yun Qingyu then spoke up to change the subject: "The Hidden Pavilion has already gone to report the news to the palace."
Xin Yao came back to her senses and respectfully nodded. "The Emperor should have received the news by now."
Yun Qingyu responded with a soft "Mm," instructing Hong Yu: "Get out of the carriage first and use your best skills! Make sure it's loud enough for everyone to hear."
Hong Yu readily accepted the order. "Rest assured, Your Highness."
Yun Qingyu also began to get into character, closing her eyes and leaning against Xin Yao's embrace. She said, "Carry This Palace into the residence."
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