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Pang Yuanying closed his eyes, trying hard to wake himself up. The two bodyguards beside him had pale faces, glaring at Qin Yaru with fury, as if they wanted to tear her apart.
The elderly man with graying hair who had been following Pang Yuanying suddenly turned his head and spoke to Qin Yaru slowly, "Consort Qin, your skills are lacking, yet you dare to handle Pufferfish. If there is even the slightest harm to my master's body, I will ensure that your entire family pays for it!"
His tone was not particularly harsh, but everyone who heard it felt a chill run down their spines, an uncontrollable shiver extending from their heels to the top of their heads.
Qin Yaru remained silent, furrowing her brows in thought for a moment. Her gaze swept over the faces of all the patients on the ground and then landed on the table full of food that was now regarded as poisonous. Suddenly, she stood up and took a pair of chopsticks.
Pang Yuanying frowned, forcing himself to sit upright and reaching out slightly, but he lacked the strength to catch Qin Yaru's clothing. "Consort Qin?"
Qin Yaru calmly approached the table and began picking up pieces of Pufferfish meat one by one, elegantly placing them into her mouth. Even such a simple act of eating was beautiful, as if she were in a painting.
The Wu County Magistrate and other officials, along with several local gentry from Jiunzhou who had come for the banquet, gasped in unison. The Wu County Magistrate exclaimed anxiously, "Wife, what are you doing? Since ancient times, eating Pufferfish has been a matter of life and death. Moreover, you are skilled in medicine; we are already much better now. Even if you made a mistake, it should be able to balance out. Why go to such lengths?"
Indeed, eating Pufferfish typically required signing a death warrant; however, due to Pang Yuanying's status, no one in Jiunzhou would dare ask him to sign anything!
The Wu County Magistrate regretted this for the ten-thousandth time; his head must have been clouded for him to create such a situation!
In truth, the Wu County Magistrate was not a bad person. As a local official, he was quite compassionate towards the common people. He had always maintained a good reputation in Wudang County but was somewhat vain and had some utilitarian thoughts—though that was quite normal; who among officials did not want to rise in rank and wealth?
Qin Yaru smiled and savored the delicacy. "Indeed, those who do not eat Pufferfish do not know the taste of fish. This is a good thing; eating more can lower blood pressure, treat soreness in the waist and legs, and restore energy."
Her voice was neither loud nor soft but pleasant to hear. Those who had initially been worried about their lives and filled with fear found their emotions calming somewhat.
"This meat is very good."
After finishing her meal, Qin Yaru wiped her lips and turned to look at Pang Yuanying. "For the dishes I prepared, I am willing to guarantee with my life that they are absolutely non-toxic."
The Wu County Magistrate and others stared at her in shock.
Pang Yuanying quietly gazed at Qin Yaru's fair face. Seeing her remain calm in such a situation without any signs of panic and maintaining her graceful demeanor made him secretly marvel at her composure.
The Marquis was no fool. Seeing Qin Yaru so confident, he vaguely guessed that their poisoning was not due to the Pufferfish Poison being improperly handled.
But where did this poison come from?
Pang Yuanying was one thing; he had always been arrogant and fond of adventure, often impatient with the group of people protecting him, occasionally stirring up trouble for them. However, his guards took his safety very seriously. It was not easy to poison someone without anyone noticing.
"Protect the Marquis. Pass the order to seal off the Vermilion Bird Tower. No one is allowed to leave even a step."
The old man, still not fully recovered, immediately ordered with a stern face. The guards around him responded in unison. These were clearly elite soldiers, and in the blink of an eye, the entire Vermilion Bird Tower was sealed tight. All guests, staff, and bystanders were gathered in the main hall.
At this moment, the Yamen Runners from the county office also arrived, surrounding the Vermilion Bird Tower completely.
Everyone looked anxious, but Qin Yaru ignored the chaos in the restaurant. Her gaze slowly moved across the table; she felt that something here had been overlooked.
"Marquis, we have found the culprit behind the poisoning!"
Just as Qin Yaru was trying to organize her thoughts and grasp that crucial point right in front of her, a man dressed as a guard suddenly rushed upstairs, speaking urgently.
Before Pang Yuanying and the old man could respond, another commotion broke out downstairs. They could faintly hear gasps followed by the sounds of shattered cups and overturned tables and chairs.
In just a moment, the noise ceased. Qin Yaru then heard footsteps amidst the chaos—one pair stood out, crisp and steady.
Although only one person made that sound, it seemed more impactful than the footsteps of a dozen others around them, even suppressing the clamor below.
Just from that sound, Qin Yaru knew this person must be extraordinary.
Moments later, a group of people surged upstairs—several Yamen Runners in official attire and a dozen Treasure Blades drawn. Nervous guards surrounded them as they ascended step by step, forcing a crowd to back away. Yet at the center of it all stood a young man who looked no different from an ordinary helper in the Vermilion Bird Tower.
When he raised his head, everyone was taken aback. The young man appeared to be around twenty years old, with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes; his appearance was strikingly handsome and did not resemble that of a staff member at the Vermilion Bird Tower at all.
In fact, he bore some resemblance to Pang Yuanying.
The old man beside Pang Yuanying grabbed the Shopkeeper of the Vermilion Bird Tower and said sternly, "But is it your restaurant?"
The Shopkeeper trembled, sweating profusely, and stammered, "N-no, I haven't seen him..."
Qin Yaru raised an eyebrow; she recognized the young man in front of her. He was the one she had saved from Ji Ren Tang, a street rogue, the so-called big brother of Lai San.
"Who are you? Why do you want to harm my family’s Marquis?"
The old man frowned, his tone revealing a hint of unease.
The young man curled his lips into a smile, sighed lightly, and said, "Killing Pang Yuanying is somewhat appealing to me, but I, Bai Yunsheng, only kill with the three-foot green blade in my hand!" His voice was casual, as if he completely disregarded the weapons around him.
Upon hearing the name 'Bai Yunsheng,' the old man froze for a moment before his expression changed drastically. He shouted angrily, "This is a criminal wanted by the court with a heavy bounty on his head, and he intends to harm the Marquis! Someone, quickly capture him!"
Before he finished speaking, more than ten guards rushed forward. However, only one managed to make contact; most of them were sent flying down like dumplings falling from a table. Only a few got back up from the ground, still surrounding the young man but no longer daring to act recklessly.
The old man hurriedly shielded the Marquis with sweat pouring down his face. The atmosphere in the Vermilion Bird Tower became tense. Suddenly, a clear voice broke the stalemate—"Whether this guy poisoned or not is not to be discussed for now, but there is one person who is definitely connected to this 'poisoning case.'"
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