Feng Yexuan released his hand.
Chu Qianli immediately took two steps back, distancing herself from him.
Her wrist burned, a sharp pain!
But she knew clearly that this man hadn't used any real strength just now.
If he had truly exerted himself, her hands would likely have been ruined.
His cultivation was terrifyingly profound!
"Even if she harbored no ill intentions towards Rui'er just now, she undeniably injured Rui'er tonight!"
Consort Jin had been pushed and even kicked by her.
How could she swallow this insult if she didn't retaliate?
"Xuan'er, if it weren't for her, Rui'er wouldn't be in this state!"
Feng Yexuan's cold gaze fell upon Chu Qianli, his deep eyes slowly narrowing.
"I did not drug him! The drugging was a false accusation by Cui'er."
Someone was definitely orchestrating behind Cui'er!
Consort Jin, however, was enraged: "Cui'er is dead, there are no witnesses, so of course you can slander her as you please!"
In any case, Consort Jin was determined to leave Chu Qianli no room to defend herself!
She said angrily, "Xuan'er, why do you still keep such an unvirtuous person in your manor? Divorce her at once!"
Divorce!
Everyone present held their breath, daring not to exhale.
Divorcing a wife was no small matter!
The Princess Consort could be executed for her mistakes, but divorcing her would damage the reputation of the Duke's manor!
Among everyone in the room, perhaps only Chu Qianli remained completely unfazed.
"Do you think I covet this position of Princess Consort?"
Chu Qianli snorted coldly, dismissively. "But before I leave, my innocence must be proven!"
"The medicine was not administered by me."
She glared at Feng Jinrui, "When did you eat or drink anything Cui'er gave you?"
"As far as I know, after you entered my room, you did not touch any food."
Feng Jinrui lowered his gaze, recalling intently.
Finally, he shook his head: "Whether it was your things or Cui'er's, I touched neither."
"Then why are you so certain that I was the one who drugged you?"
"I..." Feng Jinrui thought for a moment, then hesitated.
"After I entered, I smelled a fragrance and quickly fainted..."
"It must be this vixen! She administered the knockout drug!" Consort Jin exclaimed furiously.
Chu Qianli laughed in exasperation, "With the Fourteenth Prince's skills, would it be this easy for me to plot against him?"
"Moreover, before the Fourteenth Prince arrived, I had already fallen unconscious after drinking the tea Cui'er gave me."
She stared at Feng Jinrui, "When you entered, did you see me conscious?"
Feng Jinrui thought for a moment and shook his head, "No..."
Consort Jin immediately interrupted him, "Cui'er is dead, and you've pushed all the blame onto her!"
Consort Jin was convinced, regardless, that Chu Qianli was responsible.
Feng Jinrui suddenly coughed twice.
Consort Jin's expression turned anxious, "Rui'er, how are you?"
"Mother Consort, I... ugh—"
Suddenly, Feng Jinrui's face changed, and he vomited a mouthful of black blood with a cry.
Everyone was startled!
This... was a sign of poisoning!
"Rui'er, Rui'er, what's wrong? Who... it must be this slut! She poisoned Rui'er just now!"
Chu Qianli was speechless.
Why did Feng Jinrui have to vomit blood at this critical moment?
Coincidentally, she had indeed given him a heart-reviving pill earlier!
From outside the door, guards rushed in, "Your Highness, Miss Yu has returned!"
Consort Jin's eyes lit up, and she said urgently, "Quick! Quickly invite her in! Rui'er is fading!"
The room descended into chaos, and Feng Yexuan no longer had the leisure to attend to Chu Qianli.
He said coldly, "Confine her to Qianyun Pavilion! Guard her strictly!"
Consort Jin cursed fiercely, "If Rui'er suffers any harm, I will take your life!"
No one paid her any mind.
Qingming strode quickly to Chu Qianli and said coldly, "Princess Consort, please!"
Chu Qianli still wanted to see Feng Jinrui. Qingming, however, took a sudden step forward, "Princess Consort, please do not force me to resort to force!"
"Do you think you can defeat me?" Chu Qianli said defensively.
Qingming replied displeasedly, "Even if the Princess Consort believes me to be incapable, the manor is filled with experts inside and out. Does the Princess Consort believe she can contend with everyone, including His Highness?"
Chu Qianli remained silent.
Feng Jinrui's condition was critical.
To act now, if Feng Jinrui were to meet with an accident, and with no witnesses, it would indeed be disadvantageous to her.
Cui'er was dead, and Feng Jinrui must not have an accident at this crucial juncture!
Qingming approached again, "Princess Consort, please!"