8 Chapter 8

At this moment, Liu Ruyue did not know that Tang Kexin had seen through everything. She felt proud of herself—as long as Tang Kexin drank this cup of tea, she would be finished.

"Miss Liu's 'Aphrodite Powder' (seduction medicine) was not bad." Tang Kexin looked at Liu Ruyue and smiled. She slowly spoke, the seat she had chosen was at the corner far from the crowd and not one single soul was nearby (aside from them), that nothing clearly could be heard by the spectators.

And to add more frustrations to the spectators, Liu Ruyue who was standing in front of Tang Kexin, was blocking everyone's gaze. Only Liu Ruyue and Dong'er could hear her intentionally suppressed voice.

Liu Ruyue was shocked and her eyes widened. Tang Kexin was aware that she drugged her that night? 'How was that possible?!'

Despite of a momentary shock written all over her face, Liu Ruyue quickly concealed it. Even if Tang Kexin knew of what had happened that night, without any evidence, she couldn't do anything to her.

However, at this moment, she was secretly alarmed. She had done this without anyone noticing, and she had even arranged for that Sir Lin to be completely silent. Even the crown prince had not found anything amiss of the body, so how could Tang Kexin knew something? It must been Tang Kexin's deliberate attack, to corner her into saying something.

When she thought of this possibility, Liu Ruyue felt slightly relieved. Dong'er's expression changed slightly when she heard Tang Kexin. She looked at Liu Ruyue in want to pull all of her hair, but she kept her horses for now.

"But of course, a 'Infatuation Powder' is better." Seeing Liu Ruyue's secretly relieved expression, the corner of Tang Ke's mouth slightly rose as she once again slowly spoke.

"What did you say?" This time, Liu Ruyue was completely shocked. There was a hint of panic on her face, and even her voice had changed. However, she kept her voice low so that no one else could hear. Even though she was doing her best to control herself, her eyes were still filled with uncontrollable anxiety. Just what did Tang Kexin's words mean? What did she know? No, it was absolutely impossible. Tang Kexin definitely wouldn't know.

"There's a type of poison that's similar to a Gu* but not a Gu*. The person under this poison would not feel anything unusual and even doctors couldn't detect anything out of the ordinary. However, luckily for me, I know how to identify its signs and symptoms. And just to be sure, I know a way too how to diagnose it. I'll just take a few drops of blood and drip them with acid…" Tang Kexin's gentle and gentle voice spread out like a gentle spring breeze.

However, to Liu Ruyue, it was like a thunderbolt that had struck the ground.

"You...! How did you know?" Liu Ruyue was so shocked that her heart trembled. She had completely panicked. Her body had clearly become stiffed, and her tightly clenched hands could not help but trembled. How was this possible? How could Tang Kexin, a mere stupid woman, knew something?

Tang Kexin had said it so clearly that it was impossible for Liu Ruyue not to believe it. "How did I know it is not what's important. But the fact that I know of the consequences once this thing becomes known is..." Tang Kexin's smile slowly spread out, like a willow branch leisurely swinging over a water pool, sedating yet alluring.

However, when Liu Ruyue looked at her smile, she felt her entire being had turned cold. "What do you want?" Seeing the current Tang Kexin, Liu Ruyue truly felt unsure and insecure.

Before, Tang Kexin was a fool that could be easily bullied, but now, the Tang Kexin in front of her was like a nine-tailed fox! That as long as she wanted to, she could make it happen.

"Nothing really. But thanks for your toast. The problem though is I couldn't drink more tea than I should. Please, drink the tea for me." Tang Kexin pushed the tea that Liu Ruyue had tampered with back to her. She liked this method of returning favours.

Liu Ruyue's stiffed body trembled. 'Tang Kexin asked her to drink this cup of tea, could she have known that it was poisoned?' She was well aware of the poison she just sprinkled into the tea, so she knew how powerful the poison was. How could she be so stupid to drink it?

"Even if you would tell him, he won't believe you. Because he will only believe me." Liu Ruyue did her best to appear confident and certain. Mu Shaoyi would not even listen to Tang Kexin, so there would never be a chance for the two to talk. Beside, even if Tang Kexin could tell Mu Shaoyi what she knew, he wouldn't believe her. After all, Mu Shaoyi was caught up in her 'Infatuation Powder', so he will believe her.

"Okay... He is under the influence of your 'Infatuation Powder', off course he would believe whatever you say. But, what if he no longer under your spell? What if the poison will be neutralised?" How could Tang Kexin not understood the thinking pattern of this jealous-stricken woman? She was a full-fledged doctor of psychologist in the modern world, and when she read and perceived peoples' expressions and actions, they were always spot-on!

Liu Ruyue's widened eyes were filled with fear. If Mu Shaoyu's feelings were to dissipate, she really wouldn't be this confident. However, other than her uncle and her, no one else knew how this concoction was made and how could it be neutralised. Tang Kexin pretending to know more of it was simply self-conceited dream.

"Then, do you know anyone who can help you make a neutraliser for this?" Liu Ruyue smiled, a smile that was cold and proud.

"I really don't have to look far and wide, because I happen to know the ingredients..." Tang Kexin was also smiling. Her smile was like the spring breeze.

"Tang Kexin, do you think I'm a three year old child?" Liu Ruyue clearly did not believe her. This Tang Kexin's was definitely trying to trick her, but she was not that stupid to fall for her tricks.

"Two pieces of musk, four pieces of Su He incense, add in the ice shards..." Tang Kexin's red lips parted slightly, as she slowly spat out in a melodious voice the ingredients necessary needed to make for the antidote.

Liu Ruyue instantly turned pale. Her eyes that looked at Tang Kexin were filled with disbelief and shock. Her face contained unconcealable fear and terror. How was this possible? How could Tang Kexin knew the ingredients of the antidote of her uncle's 'Infatuation Powder'?

"If I dispel his poison, it would be very easy for him to investigate this matter with his ability. I believe that you know his character the best. If he were to know everything, you should be very clear about what to happen." Looking at Liu Ruyue's pale, paper-like face, Tang Kexin 'empathetically' added.

Liu Ruyue's body trembled visibly. Yes, she knew of Mu Shaoyi's character, so she was very clear on what the consequences would be if Mu Shaoyu would know everything.

"You—! What exactly do you want?" At this moment, Liu Ruyue's trembling voice was broken and out of tune. Tang Kexin didn't reply, but glanced at the cup of tea in front of her.

Dong'er was indescribably shocked at the moment. Her young mistress just now was so smart and clever. She did not know much, but how her Young Mistress handled the conversation was flawless. Right now, she couldn't help but be in awe while goggling at her Young Mistress.

Liu Ruyue knew that if she didn't drink this cup of tea today, Tang Kexin wouldn't let her off. She couldn't and wouldn't dare let Mu Shaoyi know about the matter of her giving him regular doses of 'Infatuation Powder'.

After sometime of consideration, Liu Ruyue picked up the cup of tea. She was the one who poisoned the tea, so she was very clear of what would happen if she drunk the tea. However, as long as she could leave the hall right after drinking the tea, she would be able to go back to her room in time to take its antidote.

At this moment, Liu Ruyue had her back facing the crowd and was standing right in front of Tang Kexin, so the crowd couldn't see their movements or hear their conversations. However, it was strange to see them face to face for so long.

Liu Ruyue inhaled and exhaled deeply, gnashing her teeth in anger. However, she had no choice but to drink the cup of tea that she had poisoned.

"Congratulations again, Miss Tang...," Liu Ruyue then drank the tea in one gulp. "I suddenly feel a little uncomfortable, so I'll be returning to my room first." After drinking the tea, Liu Ruyue made up an excuse. She quickly turned around and walked out, not daring to waste even a second.

Seeing that Liu Ruyue was in a hurry to leave, Tang Kexin naturally understood her intention. However, Tang Kexin didn't stop her and only called out, "Young Master Mu..."

When Mu Shaoyi heard Tang Kexin addressed him as Young Master Mu, he was stunned and felt strange. Did she really address him differently now?

Liu Ruyue paused her steps. However, she still remembered that she had to move fast. Thus, she dare not stop and continued to walk briskly towards the exit.

"I have something that I want to tell Young Master Mu." The corners of Tang Kexin's lips curled up as her calm and relaxed voice drifted out.

Liu Ruyue's footsteps suddenly stopped. She quickly turned around and looked at Tang Kexin. A vicious light shot out from her eyes, but it couldn't hide the distress she was feeling.

However, Tang Kexin didn't spare her a look but looked at Mu Shaoyi. Her red lips half-opened as though she wanted to say something. Liu Ruyue clenched her fists tightly.

"What is it?" Mu Shaoyi's eyes also looked at Tang Kexin as his brows knitted subconsciously. It was obvious that he was a bit impatient. Even if this woman wasn't longer a fool, he still wouldn't marry her.

Tang Kexin was still looking at Mu Shaoyi. Her lips slightly pursed as she opened them again, but she was not in a hurry to speak.

Just then, Liu Ruyue felt her entire body freezing, and a chill went down her spine. Her palms were staring to sweat profusely. At this moment, she had already forgotten about the matter of leaving as soon as possible.

"Ah, I suddenly forgot what I wanted to say." After a while, Tang Kexin's face suddenly had a look of regret as she softly said, "Sorry, I think I am still a little unwell. My memory isn't that good yet."

The corner of Dong'er's mouth twitched. She clearly did this on purpose! She suddenly realized that her Young Mistress was so cute.

Suddenly Liu Ruyue came back to her senses, and remembered her predicament. Her heart trembled, and about to dash out of the room, but by the time she realised and wanted to take a step forward, it was already too late.

The poison in her body had already dispersed. Thinking of the effects of the poison, Liu Ruyue's face paled and her soul scattered. 'I'm doomed!'

Tang Kexin's gaze swept over Liu Ruyue as she sneered in her heart. It seemed that her timing was just perfect.

The poison in Liu Ruyue's body had already acted up. It was always this way, all sins committed by the heavens could still be said as fate, but sins committed by mortals could not be passed on and omitted.

'This woman drugged and killed the original Tang Kexin with the very same poison. Today, I made you taste your own medicine, and so I will make you suffer its greatest consequence that you wish you would rather have died...'