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Xiao Qing then raised her eyebrows and sat opposite him, "Not bad, your food is not bad."

"Hehe, isn't that all thanks to the beauty's hospitality?" Liu Suifeng went over shamelessly, "Beauty, why have you called me here this time?"

Xiao Qing swept her gaze over the few pages on the soft shelf beside her.

Although this era's technology was not particularly advanced, paper production was still acceptable. Even paper-based softness could be seen through.

Xiao Qing knew that this was information about Yun Ya from the other side.

She had been secretly helping Su Qianxing for a few years, so she wasn't too clear about the truth of these girls. Although her goal was more clear, she tripped things up even more now.

Xiao Qingran lowered her head to flip through the papers in her hands as she asked: "I was in a bit of a hurry last time, did Su Qianhan come looking for you after the banquet?"

The moment Liu Suifeng mentioned this, his face immediately fell, "Beauty is still talking about it. It has already been a few months and that man did not have any intention of summoning me. At the beginning, I only thought that he was suspicious and did not believe me."

"But these few times, I wasn't obstructed when I casually entered the Duke Palaces. His Duke Han Mansion treated me like a distinguished guest and I feel like I deserve this sort of treatment."

Xiao Qing frowned and raised her head, "There was none after the banquet with the monarch last time?"

"Nope." Liu Suifeng shook his head, "Did something happen to that man during the monarch's banquet? I only know of an assassin who assassinated His Majesty. "

Xiao Qing's gaze darkened as a trace of seriousness flashed past her eyes.

The reason why she had spent so much effort to find Liu Suifeng was because she had guessed that Su Qianhan was poisoned. Now, it seemed that the situation was even more complicated than she had imagined.

'Combined with what the man in black said in the bamboo forest that day, 'I guess ordinary poisons are of no use to the prince, right?'

He knew very well how powerful that Poison Man was. If he could be called ordinary, then that could only mean Su Qianhan …

Xiao Qing Ran narrowed her eyes, "The matter of the antidote can be delayed for a while. These few days, think of a way to first help me find out what poison that man was poisoned with."

Perhaps … It's not poison.

"Ah?" Should I investigate? Beauty, you're really making things difficult for me. I'm a doctor, not a detective? "

"Think about it yourself. Even if you get discovered, you'll be fine. Men won't really kill you." Xiao Qing had surely assured him.

Liu Suifeng was also a smart person. From the pause in her tone, he could tell that she was skeptical. "Beauty, what other thoughts do you have?"

"Mm …" However, it was hard to say right now. However, just in case. " As Xiao Qingran spoke, she lowered her head again. With a glance, she had finished the last half of the paper: "Leave the rest for when you have finished investigating the situation."

"Since beauty has already said so, it is not that I do not appreciate your kindness if I do not help. Fine, I will challenge Blade Mountain Flame Sea Guild for beauty's sake." Liu Suifeng patted his chest and said, "Oh right, I heard that a few days later was the day your mother joined the family tree? But congratulations. "

"There's nothing to congratulate, it's just that I want the people underground to rest in peace."

Xiao Qing Ran's eyes flashed as she sighed to herself.

In truth, she didn't believe these words herself. The dead were already dead, and these were just for the living to see. However, she did want to find something during the ceremony.

He had never found out what had really happened to his mother over the years.

This was a place she'd always been curious about. Logically speaking, her mother should've been someone who wasn't pampered even if she was in the past. How come the matters of her past life were so hard to investigate?

Flowers also said that during their search, they would always encounter people who were secretly blocking their way.

Perhaps the waters of the general's estate weren't as shallow as the waters of the imperial palace.

"There's more, Beauty. Did Su Qianhan tell you to do something?" Liu Suifeng suddenly said.

Xiao Qing was stunned and raised her eyebrows, "How do you know?"

"Hehe, I usually walk around the prince's mansion when I'm bored, so I accidentally overheard it."

"Cautious? I'm afraid you intentionally eavesdropped on the other party's corner? "

"This... Hehe ~ "Liu Suifeng scratched the back of his head and automatically passed the topic," Isn't that man always against you on the surface? "Why would I need your help this time?"

"It must be because he disdained to kill and based on his temper that he was too lazy to do anything about it. That's why he wanted to find a suitable person to use as a blade." Xiao Qing sighed and shook her head, "Forget it. Even if he doesn't say that I will help later on, he will."

"Tsk tsk, beauty, look at the way you're speaking. I've known you for several months, and every time I see you, you can't leave Su Qianhan. Those who don't know you really think you're that man's lover. But don't say it, you really do look like a good wife and mother. "

"..." "Scram!"

Time passed by quickly. Everything in the mansion was presided over by Li Jing, and Xiao Qing had the reputation of being prepared just because she was enjoying herself.

She had always hated this kind of red tape. Moreover, she didn't like socializing with others, so how could she really charge into the fray? Most of the time, she just moved her mouth to give those trivial matters to Li Jing.

Although she felt bitter and resentful at this moment, the things she should do were not bad at all.

"Miss, today is the sacrificial ceremony. Everything has been prepared, everything that needed to be done has been done. Li'er knows that Miss does not like being complicated, so she helped you push everything that you can."

"Before today, Li Jing was my wife. Even if she was dissatisfied with the matter in the front hall, she would still carry it on her shoulders. I'm afraid it's just a matter of life and death, so Miss doesn't need to work so hard."

"But thanks for the sacrificial ceremony cannot be stopped, the young miss still has to go and support the scene." While helping Xiao Qing Ran comb her hair, Li Er paused before continuing, "There's also the information that Miss asked us to inquire about last time. That Miss Yun Ya is also here this time."

Although entering the family tree was an internal matter, the family members of the same level would usually follow the guests and express their feelings. The officials and officials would occasionally meet with each other here and there, but the majority of those who came would be women.

Xiao Qing Ran looked at her reflection in the mirror and curled her lips: "Isn't that just the right thing to do? Save us the time to settle this matter. What about the situation over there? "

"Normally, the Zhao manor is under strict guard, and that young mistress never leaves home. However, she will definitely come this time. This Second Miss is not someone who is easy to deal with, and I'm afraid she will create trouble for us today."

"Heh ~ She doesn't save up. Don't we still have a candle in our residence?"

When Riko heard her analogy, she burst out laughing. "What Miss said is that Third Madame and Fourth Miss have already prepared everything they should. It's just that it's not up to Miss to decide if they're going to ignite the fire."

A cold light flashed through Xiao Qing's eyes as she curled her lips in playfulness, "Let's light it up. Such a joyous day is supposed to be red and fiery. As long as you are careful not to burn the mourning hall specially prepared for your mother, it will be fine."

"Yes." Riko pursed her lips as a glint flashed in her eyes. "Miss …"

"What's wrong?"

"You, you're really right …" Riko opened her mouth, but in her heart, she was unable to speak the words that had been stuck in her throat for several days.

Xiao Qing Ran had already seen through her hesitation a long time ago. She was relatively understanding as she asked the first question: "What did you hide from me?"

"Actually, it's not a very important matter, it's about …" Riko clenched her teeth, but in the end, she swallowed her words back. "Forget it, today's sacrificial ceremony is more important. Miss still has matters to attend to today, and I do not wish to trouble you. I will inform Miss after the sacrificial ceremony."

Xiao Qingran knew that this girl was trying to get something out of her. She thought that it was just some small matters and didn't really care: "If you don't want to say it, then forget it. If it really isn't something important, then wait until after today."

"..." "Yes."

The sacrificial ceremony was a major event of the clan. No matter which day it was, one still had to choose two hours. Today, no matter when, one would have to invite a memorial tablet to enter the ancestral temple, and at the same time become famous in the clan tree.

The ladies had indeed arrived early due to the formalities, and the mansion had been entertaining everyone with tea and pastries, only waiting for the time when the time came to pay their respects.

Although Xiao Qing was too lazy to entertain others, she knew that someone had set up a stage for her. She did not delay any further and went to the front yard after lunch. As expected, it was filled with women.

They were dressed in red and were all very conspicuous, and their appearances were as if they were not here to participate in a sacrificial ceremony for the beauty pageant.

In the crowd, Xiao Qing Qing saw Xiao Xi Yu, who was hiding in a corner.

It wasn't that Xiao Qing Qing had sharp eyes. It was just that from the moment she appeared, that woman had coldly glared at her with the intent to destroy her bones and eat her flesh, allowing her to quickly discover that person's existence.

She looked over and met the vicious gaze of the man. The latter did not react immediately like before. However, after looking at him for three seconds, she turned her gaze away.

Xiao Qing raised her eyebrows. Although it was only a split-second, she could clearly see the bruises on the corner of the woman's eyes. They did not look like old wounds, but they looked like they had just been left there.

It seemed that the life of this young mistress of the Zhao Family was even more unsatisfactory than he had imagined.

"Miss, there's still some time before the sacrificial ceremony begins, so you must first go over and greet the ladies." Riko lowered her voice as she inquired, purposely sweeping her gaze towards one of the corners.

Over there, it was another woman who was also staring at Xiao Qing Ran – Yun Ya.

"No need. I'm sure the ladies aren't as cold as me. They will automatically come over to talk to me." Xiao Qing seemed to be speaking from the bottom of her words as she casually waved her hand: "Today's lunch was a little salty. I feel thirsty right now, help me bring some tea over."

She looked around before her gaze landed on a small round table not far away. "I'll wait over there."

Riko knew that her young miss was purposely giving herself away to give those people with ill intentions an opportunity to create her. She nodded and retreated.

Xiao Qing raised her foot and walked to the round table. Just as she sat down, someone came over.

It was just that Xiao Qing Ran did not expect that the first one to come over and talk to her was not the two sisters from the general's residence, nor was it Yun Ya. Instead, it was Zhao Xin Er.

"Oh? Isn't this the third lady of the General's Estate?" Now that I am about to become the direct daughter, how does it feel to become a phoenix after jumping off a branch? " She stepped forward, her mouth full of provocation.