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Chapter 52 - Progressive Toxicity

In the study, Yun Qianliang was currently flipping through the records sent over by the Jing Zhao Mansion, the records of the interrogation were already organized into a file for future reference, and inside it, the time of the servants entering the palace was recorded in detail, as well as the master who served them. Yun Qianliang had only briefly seen their relationship, but what Yun Qianliang cared the most about was still the interrogation between Su Qing and Wen Meng.

Su Qing had been in the palace for more than five years, and she was not allowed to talk about being pampered, but when she first entered the residence, she had specially arranged for servants to serve him, and the servants to personally prepare everything for him. The treatment of the servants could be said to be extremely good, but after Wen Meng's arrival, the mansion's limelight gradually changed, the treatment becoming worse off by the day, the servants that Wen Meng served were taken away, and on the basis of the mansion's rules, they were not assigned servants to serve him.

However, Wen Meng's interrogation was watertight, and did not find any mistakes. Instead, it made people suspicious.

Yun Qianliang lazily supported herself with her head, her fingers lightly tapped the table as her gaze moved back and forth between the two files.

”Madam, I saw that you have not been in a good mood lately, so I decided to make some tonifying soup s to replenish your vital energy and blood.” Shui Qin brought a portion of tonifying soup and carefully placed it on the desk, in case there was anything important to be done.

Yun Qianliang's eyes fell on the tonifying soup, her fingertips stopping her tapping, ”It's probably because I haven't rested well recently.”

”Madam has something that this servant is not worthy of saying.” Shui Qin hugged the tray, hesitating.

”In the Cloud Water Pavilion, as long as you have no ulterior motives, there are no rules. If you have something to say, just say it.” Yun Qianliang straightened her head and retracted her arm. She rubbed her glabella in fatigue and leaned back to rest.

”Xiao Cui is just a servant. Initially, she still had the heart to poison Madam. Shui Qin was extremely confused.

”Shui Qin, you misunderstood, I am not as kind as you think, I have my own reasons for investigating the culprit, as for capturing him, it was only along the way.” Yun Qianliang closed the scroll and placed it in a corner before heading out, ”Bring the tonifying soup to my room.”

Shui Qin placed the tonifying soup back into the tray and carried it along as she followed Yun Qianliang's footsteps.

Chun Hua and Qiu Yue were cleaning up in the outer room, and when they saw Yun Qianliang return to his room, they felt slightly more at ease.

”Put down the tonifying soup. I'll drink again later.” Yun Qianliang walked straight towards the dressing table.

”Madam, please drink while it is still hot. This servant will come to clean up later.” Shui Qin put down the tonifying soup and exited the dorm room, closing the door as she did so.

Yun Qianliang went closer to the copper mirror, and looked at the person in the mirror. In the blurry copper mirror, she could see a bright and charming face, but his expression was haggard, the green black in his eyes was not thick, but revealed a deep sense of exhaustion.

Hiding this poison in his body would always be a disaster. He must think of a way to obtain the antidote from the Qin family.

Chun Hua knocked twice on the door, but she did not hear any reply from inside.

Seeing Yun Qianliang sitting worriedly in front of the copper mirror, Chun Hua's worry grew even stronger.

She had been worried that her master would notice that her complexion was getting worse. She had purposely put on makeup when she was dressing up, trying to hide it, but she didn't like to put on makeup when she wasn't going out, so she didn't put on any makeup this morning.

”Ma'am, is there something wrong with you?” Chun Hua took light steps forward.

”If you're not feeling well, tell this servant that you shouldn't hide this from us.” Chun Hua pretended to believe and got up to help Yun Qianliang walk to the side. Chun Hua blew on the tonifying soup to cool it down and brought it in front of Yun Qianliang, ”I heard from Shui Qin that this is supposed to replenish your vitality, so please drink and rest while it's hot.”

Yun Qianliang looked at the brown colored soup in the white porcelain bowl with a displeased expression.

However, with only half a bowl, Yun Qianliang was unable to drink anymore, and put down the bowl.

”Take it away.” Yun Qianliang pushed the bowl further away, and looking at the direction of the Qing Hu Tong through the window, he asked: ”Has Master Xi returned home?”

”He hasn't returned yet.” Chun Hua carried away the bowl of soup and replied worriedly.

”When the Lord Prime Minister returns to his residence, I'll ask him to come to the Cloud Water Pavilion.” Yun Qianliang explained.

”This servant understands.” Chun Hua complied with her words, took the bowl and prepared to leave, allowing Yun Qianliang to rest. However, after walking for a bit, she was still unable to suppress the strong feeling in her heart, and turned back.

Chun Hua put down the bowl of soup and kneeled down beside Yun Qianliang.

”What are you doing?” Yun Qianliang wanted to help him up, but her hands were grabbed instead.