The Dramatic Crown Princess Wants to Poison Me!-Chapter 155: Tempted by Profit

"You know what I’m talking about!"

Ming Qing’s eyes filled with even more murderous intent as he scrutinized Xia Wenjin with a more menacing gaze.

From the side, Ming Ze said, "Young lady, you’re just seeking a child. As long as you give birth, whose son isn’t still a son? It can bring you pleasure and also help you escape your predicament, why not do it?"

Before Xia Wenjin could speak, Ming Qing coldly said, "Are you a government officer?"

Ming Xi remarked, "Where would the government get a woman officer?"

Ming Qing reacted as well, "Since you’re not from the Government, you’re working for someone else. It seems seeking a child is just a guise; you’re here to cause trouble?"

Xia Wenjin knew that ever since these three entered this meditation room, they were on opposing sides, with no possibility of reconciliation.

Even if she were truly a woman seeking a child, they would inevitably use force to make her submit, leaving her with no chance. Because only by making her submit and really having that kind of relationship, for the sake of her chastity and reputation, would the woman not dare to speak about it.

But Xia Wenjin would never let these people touch a single hair of hers.

Moreover, now knowing that they do such vile things, he might even be Huangfu Yuxuan’s secret force.

Huangfu Yuxuan’s ambitions are wild, and he still wants to exploit Haotian Village. Xia Wenjin is determined not to let him succeed. If this Shian Temple is indeed under his influence, she must eliminate it.

Just the thought of such a filthy, vile, and venomous place is nauseating.

Yet, such a style of behavior is indeed reminiscent of Huangfu Yuxuan.

Having been by his side for so long, Xia Wenjin was not unaware of his sinister nature and the things done behind the scenes. However, at the time, no matter how much filth and grime surrounded her, he never let her get involved. He had told her: She was the only pure and beautiful thing in his heart! Even if he wronged all others, he would not wrong her!

His deep affection, his protection, his so-called care and love, in the end, was nothing but a joke.

Or perhaps, what he said was true, but once he ascended the throne, he felt no longer in need of such purity and beauty, and so he destroyed her!

She is now reluctant to think about past lives, but the matter of Shian Temple is indeed linked with people from her past life.

Ming Qing’s trio came to enjoy the beauties and did not bring weapons, but their martial abilities were substantial.

Xia Wenjin fought one against three. Though she had a sharp weapon in hand, under the pressure of their Inner Strength, she struggled to catch her breath. Even though she had been training her body’s resilience, striving to be a qualified Jianghu person, it has only been a short while, and her body was still too weak, unlike her body in the past life.

However, the dagger was extremely sharp. Although Ming Qing’s trio were determined to take the young woman before them, they dared not directly face its edge.

They battled fiercely and to a standstill. Yet, after half an hour, Xia Wenjin was forced into a corner of the room.

Ming Ze warned, "If you surrender, we won’t harm your life, but if you continue to resist, fists and feet are blind. Aren’t you afraid of death?"

They won’t take her life, but they intended to imprison her, making her the private property of the three brothers.

Ming Xi also said, "Do you really think you can outfight the three of us? We’re just toying with you. There are eighteen others outside; how many can you handle on your own?"

Xia Wenjin’s hair was in disarray, the woman’s bun undone, letting loose a cascade of black hair. Her features were as elegant as a painting, and the anger in her eyes made her beauty even more vivid and enchanting, giving Ming Qing’s trio even more reason to feel that capturing her and imprisoning her as their possession was the most satisfying decision.

The attacks from the three tightened even further.

Xia Wenjin, holding the dagger horizontally, stared at them coldly as she caught her breath against the wall corner.

The situation was indeed unfavorable for her, but she was not entirely unprepared.

Only, the attacks from Ming Qing’s trio were fiercer than she had anticipated. These three were actually Second-class High Tier masters, and her current physical condition and coordination were only at the First Tier level. She was at a disadvantage; if it continued like this, she would be captured within fifty moves.

No matter how unfavorable the situation was, Xia Wenjin paid it no mind. Her gaze remained calm, with no trace of panic.

Seeing her unstable breath, Ming Qing said coldly, "No matter who your master is, the fact that you thought to use this method to spy on the secrets of seeking children at the temple shows you’re quite the insightful person. Talent like yours, I do admire. If you give up resisting and submit to me, I won’t treat you poorly. I can even introduce you to my master. My master values talent greatly. With your skills, you will certainly find good use. On one side, you have wealth and glory, the other side is death, you know how to choose?"

Ming Qing indeed understood how to seize psychological advantages, beginning to persuade her with benefits.

Xia Wenjin slowly smiled, looking a bit disheveled yet relaxed, she said, "Haven’t you all felt a little dizzy? Haven’t you noticed your limbs lack their previous strength?"

Ming Qing’s trio froze, feeling carefully, it somewhat seemed true.

Ming Qing’s face changed color, shouting, "What did you do?"

Xia Wenjin replied, "Not much really, you tampered with the incense; I had no choice but to add some ingredients to the candles."

Candles? 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

Glancing at the candles burning along the four walls, lighting up the room brightly, the expressions of the trio changed. When they entered, there was an inkling something was wrong. Usually, lighting two or three candles would be plenty for illumination, yet all were lit here. They had merely assumed Xia Wenjin liked to read scriptures in a bright environment.

Ming Ze attempted to wave his sleeve to extinguish the candles, Xia Wenjin laughed brightly, "No need, they’ve already burned out."

Ming Xi clenched his fist, "What did you put inside?"

Xia Wenjin leisurely replied, "I wanted to put more in, but with nothing on hand, I only added a bit of Soft Tendon-Intestinal Break-Heart Powder, enough for one person, but spread among three, the effect is lacking!"

Thus, she had to engage in a prolonged fight, allowing their blood to circulate fully, breathing in more air with the toxins from the air.

"What kind of devilish thing is that?"

"It’s poison!" Xia Wenjin admitted earnestly.

Ming Qing tried to channel his Inner Strength, but indeed found his energy obstructed, and said in a deep voice, "Seize her, she must have the antidote!"

Xia Wenjin moved away from the wall, smiling, "Yes, there’s an antidote, only one portion, and I’ve already taken it first. Otherwise, how would I be fine?"

"Evil woman! How despicable of you!" Ming Ze pointed angrily, scolding her.

Xia Wenjin truly laughed this time.

Listen, hearing such words from their mouths, how refreshing?

Despicable? Tampering with fragrant incense to degrade chastity, isn’t this despicable?

She laughed merrily, "Thank you for the compliment; I think I can still do better!"

Ming Qing glanced at Ming Ze and Ming Xi, "Hurry, take her down; even if she doesn’t have an antidote, she knows the cure."

The three men had, until now, regarded it with a playful mindset, believing Xia Wenjin to be their inescapable possession. The situation now reversed, concerning their lives, murderous intent erupted in their eyes.