Sitting at the next seat, Xiao Mingxuan glanced at Luo Jiuli's retreating figure with a cold gaze.
The face of the Duke's wife changed slightly, and she quickly looked at the Ninth Prince almost at the same time that Luo Jiuli left.
On such an occasion, as a court lady, she cannot leave easily without the consent of the Queen Mother and the Emperor. But the Ninth Prince is different. The Ninth Prince is a prince and also assists the palace guards with safety. If the Ninth Prince leaves, the Emperor and the Queen Mother cannot There will be no doubts.
Xiao Mingxuan naturally understood the worries of Madam Guogong, and he gently shook his head at Madam Guogong, which only she could see.
At the same time, King Zhao was looking not far away, his eyes flashing and dim, as if he was making some kind of determination.
On the other side, the palace maid was walking forward with Luo Jiuli and Shen Miaoqian with their heads down.
"Sister Li, it's my fault for being reckless. I spilled my sister's wine and wet my clothes."
"Look at you, I don't mean to blame you."
Luo Jiuli's smile became more friendly and his eyes were clear. As he spoke, he held Shen Miaoqian's arm affectionately.
However, the tips of his eyebrows were slowly dyed with a thin layer of cool and mocking color.
Since they want to make themselves sick, tonight, regardless of the mastermind or accomplices, one of them will be killed, and both of them will be killed.
If she gets one point, they will get three points.
Luo Jiuli looked at the palace maid walking in front of her with her head bent, and then looked around.
"Why haven't you arrived after walking for so long? Where are you going?"
The palace maid's back stiffened for a moment, and she turned her head, but her eyes were lowered, not daring to look at Luo Jiuli, and she said in a weak voice:
"Zhichun Pavilion, every time there is a banquet in the Imperial Garden, all items will be placed in Zhichun Pavilion for emergencies."
"Oh? Zhichun Pavilion."
Luo Jiuli smiled slightly, and two rays of light flew out of the corners of his eyes, like two sharp knives in a trance.
Shen Miaoqian's arms stiffened and her breathing became tight.
"Then let's go. It's better to go quickly. I always feel a little uncomfortable, and my heart is burning with discomfort."
Luo Jiuli frowned and rubbed his chest.
When Shen Miaoqian heard this, she clenched her fingers hard under her sleeves.
"Perhaps, it's because Sister Li didn't eat anything to fill her stomach just now, so she drank wine first."
It seemed that the medicine had taken effect. No matter what, since the matter was at this point, she must not fail.
Princess Xiyun promised her that if the matter was completed, she would marry into Prince An's palace and become the Crown Princess. When Prince An dies and the prince inherits the title, she will be the new Princess An.
By then, she would no longer be the second young lady in the Shen family who was born to an ordinary wife.
Didn't her eldest sister dream of marrying into the Duke's palace and becoming the Duke's wife in the future?
Then she will marry into Prince An's palace and become Princess An.
She couldn't tolerate how Shen Miaoqing, who had suppressed her since she was a child, who would be praised even for drinking water in the eyes of others, could easily get so many things that she could not ask for.
Is it just because her damn mother is the legal wife?
Ha! So what if the head wife is not dead in the end.
Ha! So what if we are in love with the prince of the Duke's mansion? It's not like we broke up.
Ahead, Zhichun Pavilion was approaching gradually. The dark door was like a big hole in the abyss, waiting for them to fall into a trap.
Luo Jiuli narrowed his eyes slightly, glanced at Shen Miaoqian beside him, and then looked at the palace maid in front of him who didn't even dare to look at him.
What exactly is waiting for her in Zhichun Pavilion?
Is it a trap? Is it a hidden weapon? Or is it the medicine in that glass of wine?
Luo Jiuli seemed to have noticed it, his face looked as usual, and his fingers had already touched the ancient ring.
Just when the three of them were about to pass through the door, Luo Jiuli leaned forward, supporting Shen Miaoqian with one hand and covering his heart with the other.
"Ouch! I feel so uncomfortable,"
"Sister Li, what's wrong with you?"
Shen Miaoqian asked hurriedly.
Luo Jiuli pointed to his heart.
"It feels uncomfortable, like burning, hot, very hot."
Shen Miaoqian looked at Zhichun Pavilion unconsciously.
The maid on the side also looked anxious.
Luo Jiuli lowered his head and smiled silently.
If she couldn't see any difference in the situation at this time, it wouldn't be unjust even if she was killed.
"Sister Li, how about we help you go in to rest for a while and then change into clean clothes?"
"Well, that's all we can do."
Luo Jiuli put his arms on the shoulders of the palace maid and Shen Miaoqian, leaning his whole weight on them.
Whether it's the dragon's pool or the tiger's den, neither of these two people can escape tonight.
"Okay, here we are."
Shen Miaoqian finally pushed open the door of a room. Her voice was trembling slightly. She didn't know whether it was because she was tired or nervous.
"You, help Sister Li go in first."
Shen Miaoqian looked at the palace maid.
The palace maid's face suddenly turned pale.
Luo Jiuli sneered in his heart, he still dared to harm others with this little courage.
"Miss Shen Er, won't you go in? Your clothes are also stained with alcohol. It would be bad if you behave inappropriately in front of the palace."
She smiled and let go of the palace maid's shoulders.
"You wait outside."
With that said, he put his arms around Shen Miaoqian and entered the house regardless.
Shen Miaoqian wanted to break free, but was pressed down by the weight of Luo Jiuli's body and could not break free.
The room was very dark, with only an oil lamp in the corner emitting faint light. Beside the oil lamp was a stick of lit incense, and its fragrance curled gently in the dim room.
As soon as Luo Jiuli saw the fragrance, all the pores in his body became very energetic, and he held his breath in an instant.
A glass of wine wasn't enough to harm her, but incense was also used.
Immediately, his fingers touched the ancient ring, and an N95 mask fell into the palm of his hand.
When Shen Miaoqian saw the burning incense, she was stunned for a moment. She didn't expect that there was still incense burning in the room. The princess didn't tell her! She hurriedly reached out and covered her mouth and nose.
"What are you doing?"
Luo Jiuli wore a mask, smiled lightly, stretched out his hand to pull Shen Miaoqian's finger, but his tone was cold and scary.
Shen Miaoqian was a little surprised and a little anxious.
"No, it's nothing."
"Sister Li, what are you doing?"
she asked, pointing to the mask.
"A new kind of veil."
Luo Jiuli's voice was drawn out.
"Are you nervous?"
"No."
Shen Miaoqian denied it flatly. She felt that Luo Jiuli was different from before, especially the look in his eyes.
"Really……"
Luo Jiuli's laughter was a bit cold, making people involuntarily feel the chill that penetrated their bones.
Before Shen Miaoqian could understand what was going on, she only felt a pain in the back of her neck, and then she fainted.
"If you want to die, don't blame me for being ruthless."
Luo Jiuli quickly changed their clothes, then walked to the door, held his breath, took off his mask, and opened the door.
"Miss Shen Er."
As soon as the palace maid saw the clothes Luo Jiuli was wearing, she thought the person in front of her was Shen Miaoqian.
Luo Jiuli lowered his head, covered his mouth, and pointed into the room in a hoarse voice while coughing.