Chapter Twenty-Two
Nan Zhaoxue was startled.
"Hu Shan is dead?"
Feng Tianji leaned forward slightly and looked at her intently: "Yes, he is dead. What do you think is going on?"
Nan Zhaoxue put down her pen: "How did you die?"
"He was poisoned, and unburned poisonous powder was found in the incense burner in his room."
Nan Zhaoxue laughed briefly, but the smile did not reach her eyes.
It was such a good idea to put the blame on her.
"You doubt me?" She pointedly pointed out.
Feng Tianji smiled lightly and said nothing.
"I didn't kill him, believe it or not," Nan Zhaoxue said in a calm tone, "but I did cut those few cuts on his body."
Feng Tianji then said slowly: "I don't doubt you. If you kill him, you won't use poison, you will just kill him with a knife. You don't have to worry about anyone doubting you. The incense burner has disappeared."
Nan Zhaoxue's dark eyes were deep, reflecting the morning sun, and they were as bright as the stars.
"Your Majesty, it's best if you trust me, but don't try to analyze me. I kill people as I please, with knives and poison, as long as I am happy."
Feng Tianji chuckled, what an arrogant woman.
She turned around and continued drawing her picture.
Hu Shan is just a small character. She originally wanted to be an informant through coercion and inducement, but now she is dead.
Just think of other ways.
Feng Tianji felt unhappy when he saw that she was concentrating on drawing again and regarded him as transparent.
Go over and take a look openly.
After looking at it for a long time, I still don’t know what this is.
"What's this?"
"It's for physical training."
"What to practice?"
"Physical fitness means making your body better, including strength, toughness, endurance, etc."
"Is this what you practice?"
"Um."
"Is it enough to just practice this?"
"What's up with those moves of yours?"
"Which sect do you belong to?"
"You like to use daggers?"
"..."
"you are annoying?"
Nan Zhaoxue finally couldn't help it: "Isn't it true that the prince has a lot of things to do? You are so busy all day long, why are you so free?"
Feng Tianji sat back on the chair: "As you said, you need to take care of your body, otherwise the poison will come out. I'm afraid of death."
Nan Zhaoxue: "..."
Why is this person like this? Isn't he very cold?
Keep it up! Keep it cool and talk less to avoid annoying people.
She pulled out a finished picture and handed it to him: "I'll arrange for someone to make it for you. I've marked the materials, and your person can use it after it's done."
A smile flashed in Feng Tianji's eyes: "Okay."
He left, and Nan Zhaoxue continued to paint, but after a stick of incense, he came back again.
"I've arranged for people to do it. I've ordered it, and I'll report it when it's done."
Nan Zhaoxue took a deep breath: "The Crown Princess is happy, shouldn't you go and congratulate the Crown Princess?"
"You should go, but you should go with me. The Crown Princess is a female family member, so you have to show up."
"Okay, you go prepare the congratulatory gifts while I change my clothes."
Feng Tianji lowered his eyes, and the little warmth he had just felt cooled down: "Okay, I'll be waiting for you in the front hall."
He turned around and went out, feeling slightly chilled. He had always suspected that the prince was behind Nan Yuncheng, and that Nan Zhaoxue had another purpose in marrying into the palace.
But as the investigation showed, Nan Zhaoxue was indeed not favored by Nan Yuncheng, and was left alone in Zhuangzi since childhood.
Especially this time the relationship worsened, as she interrogated Hu Shan at night.
It almost made him think that she and Nan Yuncheng were really not the same person.
At this time, I still couldn't help it. Do you want to go to the Prince's Mansion?
If she really belongs to the prince, then the Nan family's plan is really big, and they have been preparing for it for many years.
It's really painstaking.
Nan Zhaoxue didn't expect that he had so much on his mind. As soon as he left, he immediately called out to Grandma Cui.
"Let's go out for a walk."
Mrs. Cui put a curtain hat on her and left the house with her through the back door.
"Princess, where do you want to go? A jewelry store? A dessert shop? Or a satin shop?"
"Is there that kind of place that sells maids?"
Aunt Cui suddenly realized: "Are you talking about the old ladies? It depends on the opportunity. Otherwise, I can inform some old ladies and report to you when they have good ones."
"No need, I'll pick it out myself, you can just lead the way."
"yes."
At this time, servants can buy and sell, but it is done through Ya Po. In a house like the Wang Mansion, the master buys very little in person. Usually, the steward comes, or Ya Po sends it to the house directly.
The ones bought are usually rough-hewn ones. Unless they have outstanding craftsmanship, they will be valued by the master as soon as they enter the house. Most of the masters are surrounded by old people who have used them for many years, or they have children in the family.
When Mrs. Cui showed her waist card, Mrs. Ya was shocked and hurriedly saluted Nan Zhaoxue.
"Don't worry, noble sir. I have the most and most comprehensive people here. We have everything. Here are some good ones for you to choose from."
Grandma Ya really put her best into it, choosing the best ones for her looks, talents, and embroidery skills.
But Nan Zhaoxue didn't take a fancy to any of them.
She said nothing and wore a curtain hat. The old lady broke into a cold sweat and had no idea what she meant.
"that's it?"
"That's it...that's all. If you don't like it, a batch will arrive in a few days, and then it will be delivered to your home for you to choose from."
Nan Zhaoxue said nothing, stood up and left.
As soon as I walked into the courtyard, I suddenly heard scolding sounds from the Moon Gate.
She stopped, and the old lady was embarrassed and hurriedly came over: "My lord, please come this way."
The figure flashed over there, and a man rushed out. His clothes were in tatters, he had chains on his hands, his hair was disheveled, and he was covered in scars.
The mother-in-law was shocked: "Damn it, what did you do? Drag her away quickly, don't hit the noble man!"
Two men with whips came out and dragged the man back.
"Wait!"
Nan Zhaoxue stepped forward and looked at it carefully.
This is a girl, fifteen or sixteen years old, with dark skin, thick eyebrows, big round and bright eyes, and fierce eyes.
"who is she?"
"Your Excellency, please forgive me. This is a sin slave I bought from outside the customs a while ago. I thought that because of my good physique and young age, I could be a rough girl. Who would have known that she actually fell into my hands. She was disobedient and even beat people. She was beaten by two people one after another.
The customer sent it back."
Nan Zhaoxue looked into the little girl's eyes and became interested.
"I want her, Aunt Cui, to give her money."
The mother-in-law was not happy and was shocked: "Your Excellency, this girl is very fierce. How about you continue to be picky? Or I can help you train her and then send her to you when she becomes obedient?"
"No, just her. Don't worry, I'll be responsible for any problems. You won't be responsible for it, and I won't return it."
The mother-in-law complained in her heart, saying that, if something happens, she won't be able to bear it.
"But this..."
Nan Zhaoxue turned to look at her. Although she was separated by a curtain, her eyes could still feel cold.
The old woman swallowed her saliva and did not dare to say anything more.
In an instant, the little girl suddenly pounced towards him, baring her teeth and claws like a little wolf.
Aunt Cui was shocked and wanted to protect Nan Zhaoxue, but Nan Zhaoxue moved faster than her!
The move was like lightning, and before anyone could see what was going on, Nan Zhaoxue had already thrown the little girl to the ground.
Chapter completed!