C124 (2/2)

”Miss, are we still not leaving?”

Sun Jinzi shook her head, then nodded her head, her eyebrows knitted slightly, and she made a silent gesture towards Mu Tan. Since Jin Chupei came today, he felt that things were not as simple as they seemed, and she wanted to listen to what had happened, so she might be able to help too.

How could he not hear the footsteps of the two of them, but they were not outsiders. If Sun Jinzi wanted to know, Jin Chupei would naturally not hide it from her, and did not stop her.

However, the two of them did not speak. Through the screen, Sun Jinzi could see what was in her master's hands, but she could not see it clearly. She could vaguely see that it was a little dark, and she could not make it out.

Mu Tan wanted to go up and take a look, but she was blocked by Sun Jinzi. Mu Tan was wearing a red robe today, if she were to appear now, the people inside would probably be able to see everything clearly.

Sun Jinzi knew that what Jin Chupei had shown his master was definitely not something simple, it was likely that someone was injured, and if it was not Jin Chupei, then it was very likely that it was Empress Dowager, which was why he was so nervous.

”Senior Sister, why are you here?”

Just as she was thinking and getting scared by Qing Xiu, Sun Jinzi tensed up and knocked him against the window frame, grimacing in pain.

”Miss, are you alright?”

Qing Xiu's face was full of grievance, he had only seen Sun Jinzi sneaking around here to greet him, but he did not expect him to be so frightened. Seeing that Sun Jinzi looked like she was about to cry, Qing Xiu became anxious. Hearing the sound, he knew that the knock was not light.

Just as he was about to drag her into the house to look for some medicine, Sun Jinzi broke free. Looking further in, Jin Chupei's seat was no longer occupied, he knew that had definitely discovered him, and was just about to speak up and blame Qing Xiu, but he saw that Jin Chupei was standing behind him, and upon seeing Sun Jinzi's appearance, he slightly frowned his brows, and still dragged her into the house.

This girl was really too inconsiderate. If he had known earlier, he would have brought her into the house earlier.

A smile flashed across Ji Zi's eyes, seeing Jin Chupei's anxious look, he did not have to do anything, but this girl was truly ruthless, she could even knock him down without crying.

”Why are you so careless?”

Jin Chupei felt both angry and amused at the same time. He felt so pained that he wanted to touch Sun Jinzi's wound, but she dodged it.

Mu Tan covered her mouth in shock, but the gaze she looked at Qing Xiu with was filled with killing intent. It was all because of this brat, if it wasn't for him, her forehead would not have gotten swollen.

”I didn't do anything. It's all because Senior Sister was too excited.”

Hearing Qing Xiu's words, Sun Jinzi also glared at him with slight anger. Why did she have to openly speak of this matter here?

”I …”

”If you want to know, I will naturally tell you.”

Jin Chupei pouted. Just now, he was the one who let her go, but now, he said that again?

Sun Jinzi ignored him, glared at him, and turned her gaze elsewhere. What he saw was a piece of kernels with blood stains on it in front of Master Ji Zi. And judging from its color, it seemed to be poisoned.

He could not help but feel nervous. ”Who was the one who was poisoned?”

Jin Chupei nodded and also turned to face Ji Zi. Anyone could tell that he had been poisoned, but the imperial physicians in the palace did not have any diagnoses or poisons, which gave Jin Chupei a headache.

”Master Qing Xiu, please get some medicine for me first, help me apply some medicine for Zi Er.”

Although Qing Xiu was curious, he still went to get the medicine.

could only stand to the side and stare blankly. He watched as Jin Chupei's slender fingers gouged out a bit, and gently rubbed onto Sun Jinzi's forehead.

”Last night, Emissary of East Chu was assassinated. royal father told me to investigate this matter, but this messenger still hasn't woken up, so I had nowhere to go. That's why I let Master Ji Zi see what kind of poison he was infected with.”

Knowing that it wasn't that Jin Chupei had been poisoned or someone he cared about, Sun Jinzi relaxed a little. As long as it wasn't him, anyone else would be fine with her.

Feeling a slight warmth on her forehead, Sun Jinzi didn't feel as painful anymore.

When Jin Chupei finished smearing the medicine and retracted his hand, Sun Jinzi actually abruptly grabbed onto Jin Chupei's hand, causing Jin Chupei to look at her with great suspicion. However Sun Jinzi merely frowned, and did not speak.

Sun Jinzi remembered, in the past, there were people who were assassinated, but they were not the envoys of Easternum, but rather the First Prince. The situation was different now, but Jin Chupei still had to find out the truth.

It was also because of this matter that the Emperor had completely disliked Jin Chupei at that time.

The assassination of an envoy was not a big thing, but it wasn't a small matter either. If it was not handled well, it would affect the relationship between the two countries. This sin would be pushed all the way to Jin Chupei.

Sun Jinzi could only say that the emperor was so ruthless, that he was also his own sons. Even though he didn't need to ask the emperor to pet the Sixth Prince like a Fourth Prince, if he were to be treated like that, Sun Jinzi wouldn't be able to stand it.

”You've already accepted this task?”

Jin Chupei nodded his head. Since the royal father had an important mission to take care of, he naturally could not refuse it. Even if he was afraid of trouble, he was still willing to give the Queen Mother some benefits.