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Mo Xier seemed to feel the spit from Old Madam splatter onto her face. With an unchanged expression, Mo Xier said in a deep voice, "Isn't it too early to say that I did it?"
"Who else could it be but you!" Old Madam's face was filled with anger, as if she were about to swallow her whole at any moment.
Turning her gaze to Liu Xuxin, the woman gently countered, "Why can't it be that she poisoned herself?"
"What nonsense are you talking about!" Liu Xuxin's emotions became visibly agitated, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on. But if one looked closely, they could see a hint of guilt in her eyes.
"If I really wanted to harm you, then you should be the one poisoned, not me! Don't slander me! I believe Aunt's eyes are sharp and will surely find out who the real culprit is!"
Instinctively, she grabbed Old Madam's wrist, seeking a bit of comfort and support.
Jiang Yu thought carefully and gained some confidence. She firmly grasped Mo Xier's hand and said in a deep voice, "Aunt will naturally help you!" After speaking, she exchanged a glance with Rong Mama.
Without hesitation, Mama stepped forward, attempting to grab Mo Xier's wrist. Mo Xier did not evade but allowed Rong Mama to hold her, her smile becoming even more aloof.
"Truly the Old Madam of the General's Residence, without any evidence, just seizing me. I wonder how such an Old Madam can command respect."
"Am I not the best evidence? I am poisoned! What are you still arguing about?"
The questioning grew more intense. If it were anyone else, they would likely be flustered by now. Yet Mo Xier remained calm and composed.
Her indifferent gaze only made Liu Xuxin feel more guilty.
"If I present evidence proving that you are the one who poisoned me, will Old Madam handle it impartially?" Her watery eyes locked onto Old Madam without a hint of retreat.
She glanced at Liu Xuxin and said firmly, "That is only natural!"
"Very well!" Satisfied with the response, she coldly shook off Rong Mama's hand and quickly stepped forward to seize Liu Xuxin's hand.
"Ah! Why are you suddenly grabbing my wrist!" Liu Xuxin struggled continuously, trying to break free, but she was held tightly and couldn't escape.
"The evidence is under your fingernails! If you don't believe me, you can have Doctor Wang examine it; there must still be traces of Aconite in your nails!"
Mo Xier spoke with unwavering certainty.
"What nonsense are you talking about! What Aconite? I don't know! Don't say random things!"
"Oh really? Then let's have Doctor Wang take a look at what exactly is under your fingernails!" Mo Xier pulled her hand forcefully, refusing to let go, not giving her any chance to escape.
She had long noticed Liu Xuxin's actions. The Aconite was ground into powder and lodged in her nails. When she served the soup, if her fingers moved slightly, the powder would fall into the soup without anyone noticing.
However, Liu Xuxin thought everything was perfect and flawless, not realizing that even the most meticulous plans could have flaws. She never expected that Mo Xier had already discovered everything and had switched the soup while she wasn't paying attention. In the end, the one who got poisoned was herself!
Mo Xier's gaze grew fiercer as she shouted, "Didn't you say you didn't know anything? Dr. Li's apprentice is waiting outside! Do you need him to come in and verify with you? You had someone steal my prescription!"
"I only asked someone to find your prescription out of concern for you; I didn't think that much!"
With a disdainful smile, Mo Xier asked again, "Oh really? Was it just a coincidence that there was Aconite in the ointment you sent me? That strong scent of Crabapple Blossom must have taken Doctor Wang quite some time to deal with, right?"
Liu Xuxin's face turned pale; there was no need for Doctor Wang to come in; everyone already knew the answer.
"Why aren't you arguing anymore? Have you run out of things to say? Weren't you very arrogant just now?" Mo Xier's smile slowly spread to her eyes, filled with triumph.
Wanting to harm her? Such tactics were far too simplistic! Just because she hadn't pursued it before didn't mean she wouldn't in the future!
The moment the conspiracy was exposed, Old Madam's expression darkened.
Indeed, one shouldn't have too much hope for Liu Xuxin! How could someone with such intelligence compete against the Demoness? She had hoped for Liu Xuxin to drive the Demoness out of the General's residence, but now it seemed utterly hopeless.
Coldly shaking off the hand, Mo Xier turned away indifferently, meeting Old Madam's gaze and coldly saying, "Old Madam, the real culprit has come to light. I wonder how you plan to handle this?"
"Aunt..." Liu Xuxin wanted to plead for leniency but was interrupted by Jiang Yu.
"Shut up!" Old Madam sighed lightly and then said, "Let's just let this matter go. Fortunately, none of you were harmed. Just pretend nothing happened; let's downplay it."
With a slight smirk of disdain, Mo Xier was not surprised by this outcome at all. She never intended to use this incident to force Liu Xuxin out of the General's residence.
She clearly understood the situation in the residence. The reason she retaliated this time was merely to give the other party a warning, reminding Liu Xuxin not to be too arrogant! Did she really think that without showing her power, she could be treated like a sick cat?
"Alright, alright, everyone disperse!" Old Madam waved her hand at the crowd, seemingly unwilling to say more.
With a smile in her eyes, Mo Xier softly said to the woman on the bed, "Miss Liu should rest well. Also, don't think about poisoning me again. Don't you know that I have suppressed the Plague of Gaochang? Attacking me would only make me want to mock you more and look down on you even further!"
Her mocking tone and disdainful gaze expressed her endless contempt.
Turning gracefully, Mo Xier left the courtyard without a trace of reluctance, leaving Liu Xuxin alone to stare at her gradually disappearing figure, filled with surprise and anger after being humiliated.
"Waste!" Old Madam snorted coldly and turned away as if she didn't want to look at her again, walking off while coldly saying, "Once you're recovered, get out of here and don't embarrass yourself!"
Her indifferent words carried a sense of distance and coldness; from initial intimacy to now complete indifference, there was no transitional phase! This left Liu Xuxin momentarily stunned. Why? Why had things suddenly turned out this way?
Reaching out to grab Old Madam's hand only to be forcefully shaken off, she fell back onto the bed with tears filling her eyes.
Cui Er stepped forward to support her gently and comforted her, "Miss, don't be sad. There will always be a way to deal with that Demoness!"
"Get lost!"
All her anger was directed at those around her as she picked up a pillow and threw it on the ground, shattering a vase standing nearby with a loud crash.
Seeing this, Cui Er dared not approach any closer. She wished she could quickly distance herself from her! Bowing her body, she retreated rapidly, and soon the entire room was left with only her.
After the intense noise came a long silence, filled with overwhelming anger. Liu Xuxin's eyes nearly turned red! The hatred in her heart for Mo Xier deepened to the bone! She absolutely could not tolerate this! How could this woman treat her like this! Absolutely not!
The night sky was exceptionally clear; a slight tilt of her head revealed the twinkling stars above, while the moon appeared much dimmer.
Xinrong seemed to not understand why she left at such a time and felt somewhat indignant. "Miss, why didn't you let Old Madam handle Miss Liu properly just now? How dare she frame you like that!"
A gentle breeze brushed against her face. Taking a deep breath, the cool air instantly filled her chest, clearing her thoughts considerably.
Smiling and shaking her head, she appeared unusually calm at that moment. She slightly extended her hand as if she could touch the stars in the sky. "Old Madam has always favored Liu Xuxin; this is something anyone with eyes in the General's residence can see. This is merely a small matter for them. I am like a thorn in their side; how can I expect Old Madam to stand up for me?"
"Ah! I understand now!"
Turning her gaze, she met Xinrong's bright eyes and couldn't help but chuckle, "What did you understand?"
"I understand what you're thinking!" Xinrong affectionately hooked her arm. "You must want Miss Liu to not dare treat you like that again! Otherwise, you wouldn't have embarrassed her in front of so many people!"
Gently tapping Xinrong's nose, she smiled and said, "You are indeed clever. I thought you were timid before, but it turns out you're quite sharp."
"Thank you for the compliment!" Xinrong beamed with joy and nodded.
Returning to her courtyard, Mo Xier felt incredibly good and fell into a deep sleep early on.
Under the same starry sky, the news from within the residence had already reached Night Star through a messenger in black. After a long journey, looking at the information in his hand, an unnoticed smile appeared on his face.
His worries had indeed been unnecessary; that woman did not require him to be overly concerned about her in the General's residence. She had not disappointed him!
At the bottom of the note was a small slip of paper with a clearly written address on it.
The originally smiling expression immediately turned serious. Although the address had no markings, he understood what it meant.
This time, Liu Qiankun also came along, claiming to be there to protect Night Star's safety, but people in the court had already begun to gossip.
They said that since Lord Liu's achievements during the Reflection of Hell, he had been rising in favor with the Emperor, and everyone speculated that the next general of the Heavenly Universe Kingdom might very well be Liu Qiankun.
After a day of rapid marching, the army had finally left the capital's territory. Due to the urgent war situation, they had no time for rest, so this was their first break along the way.
Liu Qiankun slowly approached. They had collaborated during Reflection of Hell, so he had some understanding of the man's temperament.
Seeing him sitting alone in the distance, Liu Qiankun casually grabbed some rations and sat down beside Night Star, offering them. "You should eat something. Night General hasn't eaten all day; even an iron man needs to eat."
Receiving the rations, Night Star nodded slowly, his eyes filled with depth as he continued to think about Mo Xier.
He was uneasy about entrusting her background to someone else; he needed to go personally. But with orders in place, what should he do?
"Night General has something on his mind?" Liu Qiankun asked after taking a bite of his rations, concern evident in his eyes.
Meeting his gaze, which was as deep as the starry sky, Night Star nodded slowly as a thought began to form in his heart.
After a moment of silence, he spoke in a low voice. "Lord Liu, once we reach the border, I may need to leave for a while. During that time, the army will be under your command."
Liu Qiankun looked puzzled, curiosity swirling in his heart but he did not voice his questions.
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