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Chapter 661 - 651: Consecutive Schemes

Chapter 661: Chapter 651: Consecutive Schemes

Just as Jiang Lingxi and Aibosi Koli were about to part ways, an unexpected event occurred on the first floor.

A scream suddenly drowned out all the whispered conversations and the soft music flowing through the hall.

Even the band that was playing was startled, and the music turned into noise.

But anyone who saw a middle-aged woman, who had been smiling gently, suddenly bleeding from her orifices and convulsing on the ground, would probably be unable to control themselves in an instant.

Even Changning was dumbfounded.

She was waiting to act, but without even making a move, how did the person suddenly just collapse?

Ignoring Guan Yuan, who was also pale from the shock of the incident, Changning instinctively crouched down to check Mei Shuiqing’s condition.

She happened to be the closest person to Mei Shuiqing at that moment, even Guan Yuan was at least a meter away.

Just moments ago, Mei Shuiqing had even given her a provocative smile, making those nearby assume they knew each other.

Not to mention that Mei Shuiqing was a part of Wu Hua’s plan, her death was not regrettable, but she couldn’t die at this time!

Just as she stretched her hand to check Mei Shuiqing’s pulse, the sound of synchronized footsteps suddenly echoed in her ears.

She turned to look, and her pupils immediately contracted.

The next second, someone replaced her, went directly to the no longer convulsing Mei Shuiqing, whose eyes were wide open in disbelief, and said, "She’s dead."

As soon as these words were spoken, the crowd gathering around erupted again in astonishment.

Dead, someone actually died!

And judging by her appearance, bleeding from the orifices, it seemed like she was poisoned.

For a moment, many people instinctively loosened their grip on their wine glasses.

After all, everyone was consuming the various wines at this banquet.

"First, take the body away. Miss, please come with us."

Changning’s eyes slightly narrowed.

The incident happened too quickly, but seeing Aibosi family’s private guard arrive so promptly, as if they had been waiting for something to happen, she couldn’t help but realize that this was very likely deliberate.

Not only to separate her from Sister Lingxi, but Sister Lingxi would also have to expend more effort to ensure her safe release.

The price was directly causing the death of someone under them!

Thinking of this made her grind her teeth.

But with everyone watching, and given her previous reaction as well as the gazes of other guests now, even if she didn’t want to go, she had to.

While Changning was able to think of these things, Jiang Lingxi would only react faster.

Such a separation tactic was even beyond her expectations.

This Wu Hua, truly more ruthless and toxic than she had anticipated.

"Mrs. Aibosi?"

She turned to look aside, and upon seeing Aibosi Koli’s equally darkened expression, her heart sank again.

"Sorry, Miss Jiang, those are Hemier’s private guards."

"Loyal only to Hemier?"

Aibosi Koli gave a bitter smile: "That’s right."

Even she couldn’t command them.

"But during the investigation of the cause of death, the person will just be isolated, and once exonerated, they can be released. Aibosi family’s guards won’t use torture privately, that I can assure. Who was the woman who just died?"

"She was with Wu Hua."

After such an event, the guests lost the enthusiasm to continue the banquet.

Some, who were more timid, were already quietly preparing to leave.

For a moment, everyone headed towards the entrance of the banquet hall, but because they were all in cumbersome dresses and high heels, no one could walk quickly, and even with staff maintaining order, the entrance became congested.

From the second floor, Jiang Lingxi had a clearer view, and also saw Guan Yuan taking advantage of the chaos to blend in with the crowd, heading outside.

He seemed relatively calm.

Seeing him about to exit, despite the strange feeling in her heart, she said, "Guan Yuan is slipping out, you intercept him."

No sooner had she spoken than she received Shen Yunqing’s reply: "Okay, I’ll arrange for Guan Yuan’s extraction, Wu Jue will sneak in to meet you amidst the confusion."

Jiang Lingxi paused for a moment, then softly acknowledged.

This arrangement was indeed the most suitable for the moment.

The cause of Mei Shuiqing’s death was not yet known, whether it was poison or a spell from Wu Hua, and Wu Jue, being both a mage and skilled in medicine, could find an opportunity to identify the cause of death faster after arriving.

She couldn’t just take Aibosi Koli’s word that they’d only isolate Changning and leave her in the dark.

But before ending the call, she couldn’t help but remind, "You be careful too."

"Alright."

Aibosi Koli couldn’t help but glance at Jiang Lingxi with concern.

This young woman, who had always been calm and composed since their meeting, rarely showed a gentle side.

The person speaking with her must be someone very important.

Wu Jue was capable of sneaking into the banquet hall amidst the chaos without an invitation, even though he wasn’t dressed in formal attire, but he was stopped on his way to the second floor.

"He’s with me."

Aibosi Koli quickly spoke to let him pass.

Soon after, Hemier’s private guard was met by the family head of the Aibosi family, who came to inquire personally.

Although Aibosi Koli couldn’t order Hemier’s private guard to release anyone directly, she could send an expert to examine the cause of death.

"This incident has huge implications, it could even affect the Aibosi family’s reputation. We must quickly provide an explanation to the guests who came for the celebration dinner!"

"Yes."

With the family head’s instructions, the expert Wu Jue was left to stay and was soon brought before the still-open-eyed Mei Shuiqing.

Aibosi Koli exited to find Vini waiting outside with a worried look.

"Great-aunt..."

"It’s alright." Aibosi Koli reassured, patting Vini’s hand, "Where’s your friend?"

"Qiantong said she feels sick at the sight of blood, so I told her to go rest. I stayed because I was worried."

"Good child, let’s also go to the room to rest and wait for news."

Who knows whether it will be good news or bad!

"Have you seen your brother?"

Vini hesitated, then shook her head and hurriedly explained upon seeing her great-aunt’s displeasure, "My brother was mainly in charge of organizing today’s banquet, and now with such a big incident, he’s probably busy handling it."

Aibosi Koli shook her head without saying more.

Being busy was likely true, but what exactly he was busy with was unknown.

The grandmother and granddaughter returned to the second floor.

Aibosi Koli glanced at Jiang Lingxi’s previous seating spot, paused, then turned to take her niece back to the room.

She, an old person, couldn’t help much, the least she could do was not cause Miss Jiang any trouble.

After Aibosi Koli left with Wu Jue, Jiang Lingxi found an empty room to take off her dress. Underneath, she wore a long-sleeved and long-pants outfit that was more convenient for movement.

The front of the dress was long, and she hadn’t worn high heels, having switched to black sneakers before arriving, more convenient for momentary action.

For Wu Hua to expose Hemier, who had long been under control, and go through such meticulous planning to separate everyone around her at any cost, including Mei Shuiqing’s life, it was likely that person was a spent force.

Even so, she dared not be careless.

She walked up to the top floor of Tang Palace, and from below, saw the brightly lit palace, but the top-floor terrace was in complete darkness, only the vast starry sky overhead casting its light.

Jiang Lingxi opened the door and went out, only to see a tall figure standing quietly not far ahead.

But upon seeing who it was, she frowned, "Why you? Where’s Wu Hua?"

The response she received was a punch swinging directly at her without hesitation!