Chapter 18

Luo Qinghan felt a surge of anger in his chest.

Last time, they failed to kill him during the hunt, so this time they resorted to poisoning?

Do they really want him dead that much?!

Xiao Xixi lay in Luo Qinghan's arms, her face pale, her breath faint.

She looked as if she could pass out at any moment.

Luo Qinghan wanted to scold her for being so greedy as to drink that cup of wine, but seeing her pitiful state, he couldn't bring himself to say anything.

The imperial physician arrived quickly.

After checking Xiao Xixi's pulse and examining the remaining wine in the cup, he said solemnly.

"This wine contains a powerful poison, but I don't know which one. I'll give Consort Xiao some emetic medicine to help her vomit out the toxic wine in her stomach."

Upon learning that the wine was indeed poisonous, everyone present looked at the First Prince, Luo Yechen, in unison.

Luo Yechen was now thoroughly panicked.

He only wanted to embarrass the Third Prince, never intending to poison him to death.

But everyone saw that the poisoned wine came from his hand.

Even if he jumped into the river, he couldn't wash away the suspicion!

The imperial physician brought the medicine and asked Xiao Xixi to drink it.

The medicine looked black and emitted a strong bitter smell.

Xiao Xixi buried her head in Luo Qinghan's arms, refusing to drink it.

Luo Qinghan directly took the medicine from the imperial physician, wrapped one arm around her neck, fixed her chin, and forced her to open her mouth. With his other hand, he poured the medicine into her mouth.

His actions were swift and decisive, showing no tenderness.

Xiao Xixi was suddenly forced to drink a large mouthful of the bitter medicine, almost fainting from the taste.

She felt a surge of acid in her chest, the nausea rising to her throat.

Turning her head, she opened her mouth and vomited.

After vomiting, the imperial physician gave her two more pills.

Then she felt her head start to spin, and she fell into an involuntary sleep.

When she woke up, she found herself lying on a bed, covered with a light blanket, her throat feeling dry.

Baoqin had been guarding her by the bedside. Seeing her open her eyes, she exclaimed in surprise and joy.

"Miss, you're finally awake!"

Xiao Xixi saw that her eyes were red, clearly from crying, and comforted her. "Don't worry, I'm fine now."

Baoqin sobbed. "When I saw you vomiting blood last night, I almost died of fright. Please don't eat random things anymore, okay? If you want to eat something, just tell me, and I'll make it for you. Don't eat outside anymore; it's too dangerous. Wuuu!"

Xiao Xixi was amused by her.

"Last night was just an accident. Besides, I'm fine now, right?"

She propped herself up on the bed.

"Is there any water? I'm a bit thirsty."

Baoqin quickly poured a cup of warm water and fed it to her.

Her dry throat felt much better, and Xiao Xixi leaned back against the soft cushion, relaxing, returning to her usual laid-back state.

She said lazily, "How long was I unconscious?"

Baoqin wiped away her tears. "All night."

"What happened after I was unconscious?"

"The Crown Prince personally carried you back to the Qingge Palace. The imperial physician and I stayed here all night until we were sure you were out of danger, then the physician left."

"Where is the Crown Prince?"

"After he put you down, he spoke a few words to the physician and then left." Baoqin's tone couldn't help but reveal a hint of resentment.

She said indignantly, "Last night, you were poisoned by drinking the Crown Prince's wine, suffering in his place, but he left so decisively, not even giving you a second glance. How heartless!"

Xiao Xixi smiled. "Don't blame the Crown Prince. This was my own doing. I knew the wine was poisonous but still drank it. It has nothing to do with the Crown Prince."

Baoqin was stunned.

She thought she had heard wrong and asked again, disbelievingly.

"What did you say? You knew the wine was poisonous? How is that possible?!"