I started out with seven husbands, and I worked hard to support my family while crying.

Chapter 448: Aruna's Conspiracy

Very good, if you can talk, then talk more.

Seeing how lovely and outstanding the princess was, Fang Xiao gave her a big thumbs up in her heart.

If she could break ties with Aruna right now, she would definitely do as the princess said.

Unfortunately, we have to endure it now.

So she stepped forward and tried to smooth things over.

“The princess is right. It is indeed dangerous ahead, and so much time has passed. Nimhar and the others are probably already dead.”

"No, absolutely not! The princess and Lord Nimhar could not possibly be dead, I..."

In a moment of panic, Aruna quickly said.

However, she had just opened her mouth when she realized she had almost said the wrong thing and stopped herself in time.

Aruna's performance, which was tantamount to a car crash, naturally did not escape the eyes of Fang Xiaoxiao and Pei Yan.

Pei Yan leaned closer to Fang Xiaoxiao and whispered.

"This woman is really good at pretending; she thinks her words and actions are flawless."

"Yes, but it can't escape our watchful eyes."

As Fang Xiaoxiao spoke, she deliberately held her hand in front of her eyes, making a fiery eye gesture.

The group of about twenty people continued their unhurried pace along the mountain path.

This whole ordeal left Aruna, who had originally planned to get Fang Xiaoxiao and her group deep into the mountains before nightfall, extremely anxious.

She had originally planned with Zhong Zicheng's men to lure Fang Xiaoxiao and her group into the mountains before nightfall, and then capture them using a pre-arranged trap.

But now, things are really messed up. As it gets darker and darker, the group of twenty-odd people has only traveled seven or eight miles. If they had actually reached the planned location, she wouldn't be in such a hurry.

However, Fang Xiaoxiao suggested setting up camp where they were before nightfall and setting off again at dawn.

Aruna urged anxiously.

“Madam Fang, we can’t rest here any longer! It’s getting dark, and if we delay another day, the princess and Lord Nimhar will really be doomed.”

She cried as she spoke, looking very pitiful.

However, such acting skills were useless against Fang Xiaoxiao.

She offered words of comfort in a somber tone.

"I know you're in a hurry, but don't rush."

"Look at where we are now, surrounded by mountains on all sides, and large forests all around. If we insist on going forward, what if we encounter lions or tigers? That would be terrible!"

"Furthermore, our original plan was to save them if we could, and if we couldn't save them, we would at least avenge them. That's why we discussed and moved forward."

"As for your statement that the princess and Nimhar are waiting for us to rescue them, to be honest, unless you can guarantee to all of us that Zhong Zicheng will not harm a single hair on their heads..."

Upon hearing this, Aruna stopped worrying and patted her two large headlights on her chest, confidently declaring.

"Respected Lady Fang Xiao and everyone present, I, Aruna, can swear to the heavens that the princess and Lord Nimhar are definitely not in any danger."

“Here I can assure our God Allah that if there is any lie along the way, may I be sent to hell immediately!”

Good heavens, they'll do anything to lure us into a trap.

It must be said that Aruna has quite a personality.

But I, Fang Xiaoxiao, will not agree to that.

Fang Xiaoxiao gave Pei Yan a look, indicating that it was almost time to take action.

She got up, patted the dirt off her bottom, and looked at Aruna with a serious expression.

Aruna felt extremely uncomfortable under the gaze of those piercing eyes.

She instinctively avoided his gaze.

Fang Xiaoxiao immediately burst into laughter and said.

"Hahaha! As expected of a Western Ming clan, such a loyal and righteous person truly impresses me."

"It's a pity that your loyalty and affection are not directed towards your princess and Nimhar, but towards Zhong Zicheng!"

what!

Aruna couldn't believe it and moved her body backward.

She always felt as if the other person could see right through her.

Just then, Fang Xiaoxiao gave an order.

"Take him down. The rest of you, proceed according to the original plan. The princess, stay put and wait."

"Pei Yan and I will lead two people forward. You two stay here to protect the princess. As for Aruna, hehe..."

She took out a blue glass bottle from her bosom. The bottle contained blue powder that looked unappetizing.

Fang Xiaoxiao scattered the powder and stuffed it into Aruna's mouth.

“Aruna, I don’t know how you betrayed your princess, but if you don’t cooperate with our plan now, you can only wait here to die.”

"What, what did you give me to eat?!"

"A new poison that I have developed, I have named Blue Intestinal Powder."

When confronted with Aruna's questioning, she leisurely shook the blue glass bottle in her hand, a playful smile on her face.

This stuff was developed back in Changle County. It was originally intended to treat constipation, but the dosage ratio of the medicinal materials was reversed, and it was discovered that it was extremely toxic.

After being tested on mice, the mice experienced more than just diarrhea; they had persistent diarrhea until their intestines came out.

It was truly terrifying, and truly vicious.

But it's perfect for dealing with some truly wicked people.

Upon hearing Fang Xiaoxiao's explanation, Aruna's face turned deathly pale, and she trembled violently.

"Pfft."

She knelt on the ground and kept kowtowing to Fang Xiaoxiao to apologize.

"Please, Madam Fang, I know I was wrong. I beg you to give me the antidote to save me. I don't want to die. I have elderly parents and young children to support, and I also have a gambling husband to take care of."

"..."

Honestly, Fang Xiaoxiao wanted nothing more than to slap someone like that to death.

If it weren't for civic education, she would have really wanted to take off her shoes and hit her with the soles of her shoes a few times.

"Whether or not I save you is not up to me; it depends on your performance. Tell us the truth! Tell us everything you know. If there is even a single lie, then I'm sorry, you can only go to the King of Hell to repent."

Fang Xiaoxiao watched without mercy as the other person knelt on the ground and kowtowed, even though blood had already been smeared on his forehead.

Fortunately, Aruna was a spineless person, and in no time she revealed everything she knew.

It turns out that Aruna had known Zhong Zicheng since the Western Regions delegation arrived in the capital, and the two had engaged in illicit affairs on more than one occasion.

Later, the princess discovered this, so the princess decided to wait until she returned to her own country before dragging her through the streets as a public spectacle and subjecting her to the most severe punishment.

This terrified her, and no amount of pleading could change her mind.

Just when she was in despair, Zhong Zicheng approached her. Upon learning that she had offended the princess, Zhong Zicheng devised a plan to kidnap the princess.