"The 'Prosperity Dissipation Powder' in this cup of tea is quite potent."
Yun Shu chuckled again.
If it were anyone else today, they would never have tasted anything unusual in the tea. Her Prosperity Dissipation Powder was tasteless, dissolving invisibly in water and food, undetected.
If she couldn't even taste her own concoctions, wouldn't that be laughable?
"Miss is truly remarkable," Qiu Lu praised sincerely from the side.
Their young lady, no, their Princess Consort was truly remarkable! Trying to poison the Princess Consort? Hmph, not a chance!
Seeing her schemes exposed by Yun Shu, Princess Ningde's expression grew colder. "Second Miss Yun is indeed formidable. I have been playing the fool before an expert."
Of course, she had no qualms about the Prosperity Dissipation Powder she herself had made. Otherwise, after sipping the tea, Yun Shu would already be a helpless, boneless individual.
"Since Second Miss Yun is so intelligent, you must understand that you cannot leave today. I can give you a choice. As long as you tell us everything we want to know, I promise to let your father and your three children go, allowing them to leave Xixia Kingdom safely." Li De, unwilling to waste more words, directly stated his demand.
Princess Ningde frowned at this. Letting Yun Shu's children go?
Perhaps Zhan Tianye already knew she had three sons. If those three sons were left behind, Zhan Tianye would be unable to forget them. If the roots were not removed, it would certainly leave a hidden danger!
Li De would surely understand this logic.
Zhen Lin sensed Princess Ningde's murderous intent and said to her in a low voice, "Ningde, for her sake as my savior, please do not be too ruthless."
"Brother, mercy now is a hidden danger for our future. However, since General Li..." Princess Ningde also responded in a low voice, her gaze shifting towards Li De.
If Li De truly intended to spare the three children, she would secretly dispatch assassins. Hidden dangers must absolutely not be left behind.
However, there was no need to discuss such matters with her brother.
Yun Shu lowered her eyes, seemingly contemplating Li De's offer with genuine seriousness.
Everyone in the room waited for her to consider.
They were quite cooperative.
After a moment, Yun Shu's answer still hadn't come.
Li De and Princess Ningde lost their patience.
Just as Li De was about to ask for Yun Shu's answer, Yun Shu spoke first. "I will not make a choice. General Li, some things are better not done so crudely. Since I came today, I never expected to leave."
Yun Shu's tone was cool and clear.
At first hearing, one might think she was exaggerating and unaware of her predicament. But her calm and composed demeanor suggested she might actually be capable of it.
It was a perplexing feeling.
What was she thinking?
"Second Miss Yun, who gave you the illusion that you could walk out of Prince Pingyang's manor? I have already given you an opportunity. Since you do not cherish it, then do not blame me for not giving you a choice." Li De's expression deepened, and he spoke coldly.
Rarely did he wish to show a shred of compassion, but Yun Shu did not appreciate it.
In that case, there was nothing more to say.
By this time, the sky outside had completely darkened.
Yet, Prince Pingyang's manor was unnervingly quiet.
"General Li, can I personally escort her out of the capital? I can make her guarantee she will never set foot in Xixia Kingdom again. There's no need to be so ruthless. Second Miss Yun... she will keep her promise." Zhen Lin suddenly stood up, his voice filled with urgency.
He couldn't do it!
He couldn't stand by and watch them kill her!
Such an astonishing and unparalleled woman should not die here because of their schemes. It was unfair to her; this should not be her end!
"Brother!" Princess Ningde was shocked that at such a critical moment, her brother was acting so recklessly.
All for the sake of saving Yun Shu's life!
Zhen Lin seized Princess Ningde's arm, saying anxiously, "Ningde, we shouldn't do this. Don't you remember? She is my savior. Without her, I wouldn't be standing here."
Princess Ningde bit her lip tightly.
Yun Shu watched the scene unfold and knew she hadn't misjudged him. Zhen Lin was indeed a man of integrity; she did not regret saving him.
"Brother, this matter is settled. I cannot change it." Princess Ningde looked at Li De.
Li De also looked at Princess Ningde, and they understood each other's thoughts.
Li De, in particular, knew Princess Ningde's style of action; she would absolutely not let Yun Shu live. Their exchange today clearly showed that Yun Shu was not someone who could be easily controlled, and she was unfathomable.
If it weren't for the men he had stationed around Prince Pingyang's manor, seeing her composure now would have made him feel that she might escape.
But in the next moment, he scoffed at his own thought. How was that possible?
Yun Shu watched their conversation. Once they finished, she looked outside. The sky had indeed darkened.
Night had fallen, but dinner had not yet been served.
Fortunately, she had eaten something upon arrival and drunk plenty of tea, so she didn't feel hungry yet.
At this moment, Yun Shu became somewhat distracted by the thought of dinner.
When she looked up again, several people had appeared at the previously empty doorway, each holding a gleaming cold sword.
It seemed as if with a single command from Li De, these people would swarm Yun Shu.
Then they would surround Yun Shu completely, each thrusting their sword, turning her into a sieve, dead beyond death.
Yun Shu concluded this as the sun set.
She slightly pulled at the corner of her mouth. Such a grand display against her?
"Are you planning to act now?" Yun Shu looked at Li De.
Zhen Lin's face paled in horror, and he froze, looking at Li De.
"Do you have anything else you wish to say?" Li De, seeing Yun Shu's continued calm demeanor, devoid of panic, felt that peculiar feeling resurface.
Princess Ningde's gaze scrutinized Yun Shu, and she asked sternly, "How much has His Highness Prince Jin remembered? Just tell me, and I will give you a proper burial."
Yun Shu smiled faintly. "Whether I will be buried or not, these words are premature."
As soon as Yun Shu finished speaking,
A startled cry suddenly came from outside the door.
"Young Master, Princess, General, outside... someone is requesting an audience outside the gate! They say... they say they are from Dongning Kingdom. They claim their envoy is within our manor!"
"He brought many people, all Dongning Kingdom guards! They say their envoy is the Night Princess Consort."
"This, this, should we let them in?"
"Envoy?!"
Li De and Princess Ningde exclaimed almost in unison. They immediately looked at Yun Shu.
No wonder she dared to come!
She had been prepared all along!
The Night Princess Consort?
"You are married to Prince Ye?" Princess Ningde suddenly looked at Yun Shu and questioned her sharply.
Yun Shu removed the false face as she replied, "Naturally, we are married."