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Chapter 3496: 4.1096 A Lesson

It was like holding a hot potato; he held it in his hand, unsure whether to throw it or keep holding it.

Cai Xiu turned around and poured another cup for Yi Niang. Yi Niang's expression shifted uncertainly as she stared at the tea on the table, unsure how to react.

"What? A cup of tea bestowed by this Crown Princess. Do you dare to disrespect it? Do you look down on this Crown Princess?"

Yi Niang gritted her teeth, her fingers trembling slightly as she gripped the teacup. Her gaze fixed on the little Crown Princess. Of course, she wouldn't dare to simply drink the tea given by the Crown Princess without cause.

"Do you perhaps think this Crown Princess would poison you?" The little poker face's expression darkened.

Yi Niang and Manager Li both felt a chilling intensity rush towards them. Was the Crown Princess angry?

Yi Niang offered a strained smile and suddenly said softly, "Crown Princess, please don't be angry. We didn't mean that."

"Then why aren't you drinking?" Qiao Mu stared at the two with a compelling gaze, her eyes holding a hint of faint disdain.

Yi Niang clenched her fists, took a deep breath, and abruptly grabbed the teacup. As if using all her strength, she unwillingly gulped down a mouthful. Placing the teacup heavily on the table, Yi Niang stood up and smiled. "Since this matter is concluded, it's not proper for this commoner to bother you further. I'll take my leave now."

The little Crown Princess swept a faint glance over her, then nodded. "Mhm."

Yi Niang immediately breathed a sigh of relief. She had thought the Crown Princess would still find an excuse to make things difficult for her and Manager Li.

Seeing that Yi Niang had drunk the tea, Manager Li quickly swallowed a mouthful as well. Then, with a forced smile, he stood up, bowed to the Crown Prince and Crown Princess, and hastily chased after Yi Niang.

When the two stepped out of the Qiao residence, they realized their backs were drenched in cold sweat. The master and servant exchanged glances.

Manager Li, with a sorrowful old face, asked wretchedly, "Yi Niang, what should we do? Was there anything wrong with that tea we drank?"

Yi Niang shook her head with a cold sneer. "I have some medical knowledge. Don't you trust me?"

Manager Li nodded. He had indeed dared to drink it only after seeing Yi Niang swallow the tea. He knew Yi Niang's capabilities very well. If anyone tried to poison or tamper with something in front of her, it would absolutely not escape Yi Niang's eyes.

Yi Niang took a deep breath, as if suppressing a hint of fury in her chest, and said coldly, "Let's go back." Today's events were truly too frustrating. She hadn't expected to be continuously humiliated by that young Crown Princess, without any room to retaliate!

Manager Li saw her displeased expression and dared not speak any more nonsense. He quickly hailed a carriage, helped Yi Niang inside, and the two rode in silence towards Youyi Lane.

However, just as the carriage turned a corner, a group of agile, swift black-clad masked figures suddenly leaped down from the eaves. They drew their long swords and began stabbing at the carriage windows. Manager Li was scared out of his wits and couldn't help but let out a shriek.

On the other side, Qiao Mu put down her teacup and said coldly, "We've only been back for less than a day, and the news has already leaked out."

"To so brazenly come to my Qiao family to demonstrate, huh." Qiao Mu said with icy eyes, "Even if they don't die, they must be given a profound lesson."

"Lest everyone thinks this Crown Princess is easy to bully."

Qiao Zhongbang, Wei Ziqin, and the others exchanged glances.