The Inefficacy of Heaven’s Will

The commoners, fearing the Black Armored Guards, immediately retreated.

Nanli consoled the people, saying, "If anyone wishes to purchase talismans, they can go to the shop. And if there are powerful malevolent spirits causing trouble, you can send a message to my junior brother."

Having said that, she entered the premises.

The Court of Dali had long since sealed off the streets.

Qin Zheng had been waiting for a long time and hurriedly approached Nanli when he saw her. "Apologies for troubling the Ninth Princess."

"It's alright, Minister Qin. What exactly has happened?" Nanli asked directly.

Qin Zheng led the way into a pastry shop, where they saw a little girl lying on the ground, her clothes dirty and tattered, lifeless.

He explained, "This girl came to buy some pastries here. She took a bite and died. The people reported that the pastries in this shop were poisoned, causing her death. However, the coroner has examined the pastries she ate and found no poison."