Xia Chuyan stood in the small kitchen, pouring out Xia Weibao’s medicine.

She sneaked a glance at the three people sitting on the sofa.

Turning around, she blocked everyone’s view.

She sprinkled some medicinal powder, thought about it, and then added twice as much.

With one hand holding the medicine and the other holding pastries, she came out.

"Fifth Sister, drink the medicine first."

Xia Weibao calmly took it, bringing it close to her lips for a sniff.

Her brow furrowed slightly.

What exactly was Xia Chuyan trying to do by giving her this medicine for wind-cold, which wouldn’t cause anything more than a mild illness?

What does this mean?

If she wanted to kill her, poison would be much more straightforward.

Getting her a wind-cold, what on earth is that?

And now it’s even more ridiculous, triple the dosage!

To understand Xia Chuyan’s intentions, she’d have to drink it.

So, Her Majesty the Empress tilted her head back, finishing the bowl.

Seeing that she was not suspicious, Xia Chuyan’s smile grew wider as she took the bowl to put it away.

Upon returning, she saw Xia Weibao collapse with a thud, fainting.

Xia Chuyan was shocked, "Fifth Sister, Fifth Sister."

In her panic, she grabbed Lu Hualiang’s hand, "Mr. Summer, could you please help me carry Fifth Sister back to her room, so I can check her pulse?"

Actually, without her saying, the moment Xia Weibao fainted, Lu Hualiang’s hand reached out instinctively.

His wife had fainted, how could he worry about anything else?

He hurriedly carried Xia Weibao upstairs, kicking the door open and entering.

Xia Yongxuan stood up abruptly, intending to follow.

But didn’t expect to be stopped by Xia Chuyan, "Elder Sister, I can take care of Fifth Sister, just a little wind-cold, I can handle this, no need to trouble you."

Xia Yongxuan’s eyes narrowed slowly, "What exactly do you mean."

"Fifth Sister is ill, I’m treating her, is there a problem?"

"You drugged Xia Weibao, don’t think I don’t know!"

How could a normal wind-cold cause someone to faint? Xia Weibao might not understand medicine, but being skilled with poison, how could Xia Chuyan’s actions escape her notice!

Xia Chuyan laughed indifferently, "This is between Fifth Sister and me, no need for your concern."

"Ha." Xia Yongxuan sneered, "I really didn’t expect this, Xia Weibao treats you as a friend, yet you scheme against her behind her back. If she found out, I wonder how she’d feel."

Xia Chuyan flipped her hair, with a half-smile, "Elder Sister still has the energy to mind others, why not mind your boyfriend first? I see Summer cares more about Fifth Sister than he does about you."

Finished speaking, she lightly laughed at Neil nearby, then turned and went upstairs.

Neil kept looking at his nose, his nose looking at his heart, ignoring the quarrel between the Xia sisters.

Upon going upstairs, Xia Chuyan saw Lu Hualiang sitting by the bed, filled with regret as he looked at the woman on the bed.

She went over to check Xia Weibao’s pulse, smiling, "Fifth Sister just caught a cold, moreover, her heart and pulse are troubled, which is why she fainted suddenly.

I’ll go get a prescription and grab the medicine, Mr. Summer, could you please watch over Fifth Sister for a bit?"

Lu Hualiang nodded extremely coolly.

"Thank you."

Xia Chuyan turned to leave, and as she passed the high stand with the incense, she casually fiddled with it.

She gave it a meaningful glance, then retreated outside.

In the room, only Xia Weibao and Lu Hualiang were left.

Only then did Lu Hualiang drop his façade, unable to hide the worry in his eyes.

Almost drowned in self-blame.

Unable to resist, he reached out, gently stroking her cheek.

Her Majesty the Empress was playing unconscious, suddenly feeling something wasn’t quite right. 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

Taking a light sniff—holy crap!

Who the hell used the Aphrodisiac Incense!