Rebirth of the Phoenix Princess novel Chapter 150

Yun Shang felt delighted at Jing Ying's words. Though the kidnappers had abducted her successfully, they didn't spot the secret guards following her. Had the culprit behind the kidnapping known about the existence of the secret guards, special precautions would have been taken to prevent the secret guards from finding her.

"I must stay here. I need to know who is plotting against me." Yun Shang said in a low voice.

Jing Ying stayed silent for a moment before replying, "I will report this to the Prince. The culprit came here just now. He had a talk with Master Zhao in a room in the west wing in the courtyard. It seems the culprit is an expert in Kung Fu, so I dared not approach the room. Therefore, I know nothing about their discussions. But the culprit left in fifteen minutes. The culprit moved so fast that none of us could catch up. But it was not difficult to track Master Zhao. We may find some clues soon."

Yun Shang nodded, "You must be careful."

Jing Ying uttered a "hum" before disappearing in the darkness. As Yun Shang felt quite exhausted, she fell asleep again.

It was already dawn when Yun Shang awoke. The servant girls had prepared water for Yun Shang to wash. Judging from their usual behavior, Yun Shang understood that they were unaware of Jing Ying's visit. Breakfast was served after the Princess finished washing. It was a bow of gruel boiled with Lily and the seed of Job's Tears, and several crispy vegetables. Yun Shang said nothing to the servant girls. She asked Qin Yi and Qian Yin to sit and have breakfast with her. After that, she lay on the bench to take a short nap.

Nothing happened in the morning. Nor did Master Zhao come to pay Yun Shang a visit.

The lunch was quite abundant. As some of the dishes were Yun Shang's favorites, she ate a lot. But shortly after the lunch, Yun Shang felt a faint headache. When she was about to ask for help, she heard a noise by her side. Yun Shang turned to see Qin Yi lying on the ground. It seemed Qian Yin was about to faint, too. She was shaking her head to maintain her consciousness. But she was so dizzy that she fell on the ground at last.

Yun Shang realized that the meal must have been poisoned. As Yun Shang had tried a good deal of drugs since childhood, she had become resistant to ordinary poisons. Except for a faint headache, Yun Shang felt nothing. Judging from the symptoms of Qian Yin and Qin Yi, Yun Shang understood what it would be like when the drug took effect. So she mimicked Qian Yin and Qin Yi, and fell to the ground.

"Go and report to Master Zhao that everything is done as planned." Yun Shang heard one of the servant girls speak.

In a short while, Yun Shang heard someone approach. Then a man's soft voice followed. "Take them to the carriage. Checking in the Imperial City is very strict. You must be very careful."