"What is this?" Chen Shaoxuan asked coldly, holding up the package of medicine he gave Qingtao.
When Qingtao saw that the package of medicine was exposed, she became even more panicked. She didn't know how to answer for a moment. She naturally recognized that it was the arsenic given to her by Chen Shaoxuan. However, this arsenic did not contain any drugs that delayed the effects of the medicine, so she
It didn't work, but used another pack of arsenic that had been prepared long ago.
At this time, if you say it's arsenic, I'm afraid it will only draw more suspicion to yourself, but if you don't say it, they can also find it.
Finally, Qingtao gritted her teeth and decided to take a gamble. Anyway, this arsenic was not mixed with other drugs, and it was different from the arsenic that poisoned King Xi: "This is arsenic. There are many rats in the courtyard. The slaves are afraid of disturbing Miss Leng at night, so they are ready."
Use these medicines to poison rats."
"It turns out it's you!" Butler Zhao was a little suspicious at first, but when he heard she said it was arsenic, he immediately convicted her. As for Qingtao's far-fetched explanation, he didn't hear any of Qingtao's far-fetched explanations.
"Butler Zhao, wait a minute!" Seeing that Butler Zhao wanted to step forward, Chen Shaoxuan stopped him in time: "She doesn't have the guts to do such a thing."
When Butler Zhao heard this, he stopped in his tracks.
Qing Tao heard this, but instead of breathing a sigh of relief, she became even more worried.
"Qingtao, are you sure there is arsenic in this?" Chen Shaoxuan held the small bag in his hand and handed it to Zhao Yuan, who held it in his hand and smelled it carefully.
When Qingtao heard what he said, she felt even more unsure and panicked. But now that the matter was over, she could only take action, so she nodded hurriedly: "Yes, it's arsenic."
"Housekeeper Zhao, ask a doctor to come over and test this package of medicine. Qingtao said it was arsenic, but I said it was a tonic! A tonic made from ginseng, snow lotus and other powders!" Chen Shaoxuan looked at Qingtao with a half-smile.
The determined tone made Qing Tao tremble all over.
Butler Zhao made a quick decision and asked someone to call the doctor who was still in the mansion.
When the doctor cautiously confirmed that the ingredients of the medicinal powder were indeed as Chen Shaoxuan said, Qingtao sat on the ground dejectedly.
"This is the evidence you want!" Chen Shaoxuan glanced at Qingtao, who had a pale face: "I never gave you arsenic, but you changed it to arsenic. You poisoned King Xi and wanted to blame Miss Leng.
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Chen Shaoxuan's words were like pearls, and Qingtao fell to the ground slumped.
"Tell me, who asked you to do this?" Zhao Yuan stepped forward without hesitation and pulled her up from the ground.
When Qing Tao saw that the matter was exposed, a look of despair appeared in her eyes: "It's the slave herself."
She insisted that it was herself and refused to tell the person behind it no matter what.
"Yourself?" Zhao Yuan sneered: "I advise you to tell the truth. If you tell the truth, I may be able to spare your life. Otherwise, I will definitely kill you among the nine tribes!"
This Jiu Clan is a very good threat. It is catchy and powerful in deterrence. Therefore, everyone can use it. However, this time it has no effect on Zhao Yuan.
Although Qingtao couldn't help but shudder when she heard the Zhujiu Clan, it was obvious that there was a threat that scared her more than the Zhujiu Clan in the hands of others. She hesitated for a moment, bit her silver teeth, and opened her mouth to speak.
: "No one instigated it, I did it myself."
"Come here! Take her down and execute her! I don't believe you don't speak up!" Butler Zhao's eyes turned red with anger, trying to intimidate her with punishment.
Sure enough, a flash of fear flashed in Qingtao's eyes. She quickly stood up and ran towards the pillar on the side while no one was paying attention.
There was only a muffled sound of "Boom -", and under the astonished eyes of everyone, her fat body fell down weakly, and the blood flowing from her forehead stained the ground red.
Butler Zhao hurriedly stepped forward, stretched out his hand to feel her breath, stood up and faced Zhao Yuan, shaking his head gently.
Zhao Yuan was unwilling to do so and almost found out the person behind it. But now, apart from finding a scapegoat and clearing Leng Changxi's grievances, he had done nothing.
Zhao Yuan felt guilty when he thought of Leng Changxi. Thinking about his attitude and distrust towards her in the past few days, he felt even more sad and self-blame.
Chen Shaoxuan glanced at Qingtao on the ground, and a cold light suddenly appeared in his eyes. It was really an advantage for her to let her die like this. Then he thought about what would happen to Xiao Baoer if he did not expose this conspiracy in time, but
It’s unimaginable. It shows the ruthlessness of the instigator behind this.
"Master Yuan, now that the truth has been revealed and Xiao Bao'er's innocence has been proven, should she be released first? The dungeon is cold and cold. She is a girl with a weak body. If any disease is caused in the dungeon, she will be in trouble."
Chen Shaoxuan thought of Leng Changxi who was still in the dungeon, and his tone softened a bit.
But because of his words, Zhao Yuan felt a bit sour in his heart and felt extremely uncomfortable.
Recalling what Chen Shaoxuan said before, I am afraid that Leng Changxi has been staying with him these days, and they can be regarded as sharing weal and woe. We see each other every day, and I wonder if Chen Shaoxuan has done anything to Leng Changxi that exceeds the rules.
Well, will that little lady of my family be interested in him again?
Many speculations ran through his mind, and Zhao Yuan became more and more restless. He wanted to see Leng Changxi right away, but he was unwilling to let Chen Shaoxuan meet her as well, thinking that it would be best for the two of them not to see each other.
So, regardless of any etiquette or impoliteness, he drove Chen Shaoxuan away first: "Thank you Mr. Chen for your help in today's matter! I will go to the prison in person to pick up Xiao Baoer later. When I get back to Jiazhou,
Zhao Yuan will definitely come to pay his respects on behalf of Xiao Baoer! There are many things going on today, so Zhao Yuan will not spend much time with you. Butler Zhao, please send Mr. Chen off!"
Chen Shaoxuan was a smart man, so he naturally saw the defensiveness and dissatisfaction in his eyes. He glanced at Zhao Yuan lightly, with three parts of self-deprecation, three parts of bitterness, and three parts of envy. He said nothing.
He waved his hand and followed Butler Zhao out of the central hall. As long as he knew Leng Changxi was safe, he would feel relieved.
As soon as Chen Shaoxuan left, Zhao Yuan couldn't wait to rush to the dungeon.
"Master Yuan..." The guards saw Zhao Yuan's figure from a distance and greeted him respectfully, but Zhao Yuan shouted without raising his head: "Open the door, open the door for me quickly!"
Shocked by Zhao Yuan's urgency, the guards' movements paused. Zhao Yuan was dissatisfied and snatched the keys from their hands, opened the door and strode into the depths of the dungeon.
From a distance, Leng Changxi heard Zhao Yuan shouting at the dungeon door. As early as when Qing Tao was taken away, she had already guessed that Chen Shaoxuan was coming to save her.
Now that Zhao Yuan has come in person, her grievances may have been cleared away. Leng Changxi closed her eyes and found that her mood was not as urgent and joyful as she had imagined.
Suddenly, the sound of unlocking was heard outside the cell door. Leng Changxi curled up and sat in the corner, watching the door slowly open, her heart as calm as still water.