And Su Zimo, with her eyes slightly lowered, calmly faced it all.
What the eyes perceive is actually what the brain wants us to see. Nowadays, people simply follow her line of thinking. This brother and sister might not have planned things well today, using such a crude method to frame her. It only made her sneer.
Jun Lintian was momentarily stunned upon hearing this. He thought Su Zimo would be afraid in front of the emperor and the people on the street. After all, no matter how much a person changes, their essence cannot be altered.
However, he had been mistaken from the beginning. Su Zimo was no longer the person confined to a mold. In a person's life, there are many things that enslave them, and that is the human heart. The Su Zimo that Jun Lintian saw was merely a reflection of how he imprisoned her in his heart.
On the other hand, Mu Yunxuan's lips curved into a rare faint smile. Wherever his Mo'er was, she radiated a unique brilliance. He was grateful that he had recognized her early on.
Murong Shaofeng remained calm. He knew she would handle everything well! It wasn't the first time he had seen her like this. In the chaotic borderlands, she could still make those who plotted against her regret it.
He Yunting, on the other hand, was thoroughly enjoying the spectacle. Of course, the show he wanted to see was the one involving the siblings claiming to be brother and sister.
The women who held the wine bottles in their arms were awakened by Su Zimo's words.
"Ah! I took a sip just now, it was delicious, and I'm perfectly fine!"
Suddenly, an elderly woman in the crowd exclaimed loudly.
"Yeah! I drank it too, and I'm fine."
In an instant, the crowd erupted into discussions.
The man kneeling on the ground, upon hearing this, revealed a hint of fear in his eyes.
The eyes of Emperor Haoyue flickered slightly, unexpectedly mixed with a trace of anticipation.
Su Zimo gave a cold smile and glanced at the woman on the ground.
"Your Majesty, why not have an alchemist examine this lady and also check the pills this gentleman wanted to feed her? The truth will be revealed quickly."
Emperor Haoyue slowly looked towards Su Qi, his lips curling into a faint smile. "Su Qi is an appraiser in my Dan Pavilion and is highly familiar with medicinal pills. Let Su Qi explain it to us."
Emperor Haoyue's voice was very gentle, but it caused everyone present to be momentarily stunned. Su Qi was not only a child but also a god-level third-grade alchemist. The name Su Qi had long resounded throughout Haoyue's capital city.
"Your Majesty, I am honored to have this opportunity," Su Qi said with a smile, his eyes crescent-shaped. He may not excel in other things, but he was adept at pranks.
"Father, is it alright?"
"It's fine," Mu Yunxuan nodded lightly, believing in his son.
Once Su Qi landed on the ground, he headed straight for the man kneeling before him.
"Uncle, may you let Qi'er see the pills in your hand? There's no need for the lady to see them; she has been poisoned with arsenic," Su Qi's voice was soft and gentle, extremely polite, making people unable to resist being captivated by his soothing voice.
"Poisoned by arsenic, my sister seems to have no chance of survival," the man exclaimed, visibly agitated.
"Uncle, please don't be so hasty! I never said that this sister is beyond saving! Show me the pill first," Su Qi replied with a soft smile.
The man paused for a moment, feeling a bit confused and dazed. It seemed like he had somewhat grasped Su Qi's intention, and involuntarily nodded.
Upon seeing this, Su Zimo thought it would be better for Qi'er to handle this matter. This man's defenses were much stronger than the previous two individuals. Seeing Emperor Haoyue here not only didn't make him afraid, but also made him seek Haoyue's intervention for his sister. Qi'er could secretly use the Soul Devouring Bell without anyone noticing at such a close distance. Moreover, she wanted to resolve the situation quickly. If there were troublemakers here, it was likely there would be trouble elsewhere.
The man handed the pill to Su Qi. However, when she placed it into Bai Xi's small hand, he furrowed his brow, sensing that something was amiss. How could he obediently hand over the pill to Su Qi?
If his scheme was exposed, with the power of the Duke of Zhen Guo and the Empress's protection, Mingyue Villa would not be able to do anything. Everything Xing'er had done would be in vain.
At this point, the man realized he had no way out and could only pray that Su Qi wouldn't discover his plan. He had already considered his escape route if things were revealed, hoping he could leave unscathed.
Su Qi smiled faintly as she observed the man's reaction. Then she shifted her gaze towards Emperor Haoyue and finally focused on the pill in her hand.
"Your Majesty, this is a Breaking Barrier Pill, which can greatly integrate with arsenic. Anyone who inhales or consumes arsenic will die immediately," Su Qi spoke, stunning everyone present, especially the women who had just consumed wine. They were shocked and dumbfounded as they stared at Su Qi.
"However, there is no need to worry, everyone. The wine spilled by this young master did not contain any arsenic. That means this sister had arsenic in her mouth," Su Qi continued.
"You're talking nonsense!" the man quickly interrupted Su Qi's words, coldly staring at her. It was impossible, he must be making random guesses. He had explicitly instructed Xinger to put the arsenic into the wine bottle.
The women who had just drunk the wine breathed a sigh of relief, their emotions fluctuating greatly. They could barely withstand the rollercoaster of emotions.
"Am I talking nonsense, or are you talking nonsense? We will find out soon enough," Su Qi smirked, a cunning smile on her face, but it was also icy.
The man and Ji Yu, who was hiding in the crowd, both stiffened.
"Su Qi walked over to the woman, crouched down beside her, disregarding the gazes of the crowd, and pried open her mouth. It was also dark inside," Su Qi smiled instantly.
"Uncle, am I right?" Su Qi looked at the man with a smiling gaze, softly and gently asking.
The man's eyes flickered, holding his sister's hand. Suddenly, his hand trembled uncontrollably. For a moment, he couldn't find any words to respond.
Internally, he was completely shocked. If a child could see through it, then could Emperor Haoyue have already seen through his plot when he said earlier that Su Zimo should speak first? Did that mean Emperor Haoyue had already realized his scheme?
The silence from the man made everyone present understand. They realized that Su Qi was right, as he couldn't come up with a rebuttal. What shocked him even more was that Xinger didn't follow his instructions and put the arsenic into the wine. Since the wine didn't contain arsenic, no matter how much he argued, it would be futile. Moreover, the person who gave him the pill turned out to be a pill that could kill Xinger.
Emperor Haoyue raised an eyebrow. His gaze at Su Zimo was no longer simply expectant but also filled with astonishment and surprise. This mother and son duo should never be underestimated at any time.
Jun Lin Tian also subconsciously felt a shock. Although he suspected that they might be sent by someone else to cause trouble, thinking that their intentions were the same, he decided to speak up. However, he couldn't have imagined that their methods would be so clumsy.
"With such clumsy methods, you still want to frame my Mingyue Villa. You do have audacity," Su Zimo turned around to face the man, a smile of absolute confidence on her face.
Everyone looked at her confident smile and couldn't help but fix their gaze on her breathtakingly beautiful face. They couldn't move their eyes away.
"Just now, I noticed a momentary surprise in the young master's eyes. Could it be that you, too, didn't know that the pill in your hand can integrate with arsenic?" Su Zimo lifted her gaze, looking straight at the man, full of astonishment and shock. She was observant enough to notice that split-second surprise in his eyes.