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Xue Li did not hesitate. She picked up the lobster broth, the scent of it wafting up as she took a delicate sip.

 

Yue Lan watched her with a certain satisfaction, pleased to see Xue Li take the poisoned offering, unaware that the young woman had already set a plan into motion.

 

As the meal continued, Xue Li waited, her mind calculating. She could feel the poison's presence, its cold fingers creeping through her veins, but she knew it would take time to take effect. This would ensure that the poison wouldn't trace back to Lady Yue Lan, giving her ample time to dispose of any evidence and escape unscathed.

 

She had taken every precaution, knowing that by the time the effects manifested, she would be far from suspicion, leaving no trace of her treacherous act behind.

 

Lady Yue Lan was smiling from ear to ear, unaware that Xue Li had already knew what she was plotting.