bestfiction Chapter 229 That Face, So Familiar
Chapter 229 That Face, So Familiar
"A man who admires the girl." Su Yueqing met the other party's vigilant gaze, frankly and modestly, "Perhaps, I can still lend a helping hand to the girl."
Su Yueqing had just heard the conversation over there, and she knew that the girl in front of her was the legitimate daughter of the Southern Xinjiang Grand Tutor.
And just like her before, she is unpopular.
"It may be difficult for the girl to move to the entire Taifu Mansion by herself." Su Yueqing said with a smile.
"Besides, even if you win the Gu Poison Competition, enter the palace, and become the Saint's right-hand man, why do you think the Saint will help you?"
"The relationships among the aristocratic families are complicated. Why do you think the saint will offend them for you?" Su Yueqing continued.
There was a flash of surprise in the girl's eyes in white, but she quickly looked away. How could this woman know what she was thinking?
She was right. She wanted to take advantage of this poison competition to enter the palace and become the Saint's confidant. Then, with the help of the Saint, she could take revenge on the group of people led by the Grand Tutor.
She knew this path was difficult, but she was alone and helpless, and she couldn't think of any other way except this one.
After her mother passed away, she was alone and suffered humiliation in the Taifu Mansion. If she had not had the art of witchcraft, she would have died without a burial place.
"Who are you?" the girl in white asked again.
Su Yueqing smiled lightly, "I said, a man who appreciates girls."
Su Yueqing did not lie, she did have a good impression of the girl in front of her. This girl gave her the feeling of being tough and strong, and having a fighting spirit that refused to admit defeat.
Most importantly, her intuition told her that the other party was a good person and might be the key to promoting the signing of a 100-year truce in Southern Xinjiang.
Su Yueqing always believed in her intuition.
The girl in white didn't ask any more questions. The guard in her eyes slowly dropped, and a slight smile appeared on her lips. "Bai Yuwei."
Su Yueqing smiled heartily, and then said, "Su Li."
Of course, she gave a fake name because the name Su Yueqing was too conspicuous.
"You are not the only one who appreciates me." Bai Yuwei said calmly, "If we meet again at the Gu Poison Competition, I would like to be your friend."
The meaning of Bai Yuwei's words was very clear. She liked strong people. If Su Li could win the top three in the Gu Poison Competition, she would be willing to believe that the other party could lend her a helping hand.
Su Yueqing tilted her head and smiled, raising her eyebrows, "It's agreed, I hope you won't break your promise then."
Bai Yuwei was amused by Su Yueqing's cute expression. She curved her eyebrows and revealed a bright smile.
"Weiwei, you look so beautiful when you smile, as beautiful as senior sister." Su Yueqing's eyes moved between the senior sister and Bai Yuwei.
When Leng Qingqiu heard Su Yueqing's words, she pursed her lips and laughed.
Sure enough, girls look best when they smile!
Bai Yuwei's pupils trembled. No one had called her Weiwei for a long time since her mother passed away.
"Thank you." Bai Yuwei was not good at dealing with people, so he left these two people and walked into the crowd.
Su Yueqing took Leng Qingqiu's arm and said, "Senior Sister, let's go too."
According to regulations, one day before the Gu Poison Competition begins, all contestants need to enter the palace and familiarize themselves with the palace environment and competition procedures.
Su Yueqing spent a little money and put herself and the eldest senior sister together.
Silver, no matter where it is, is hard currency.
"Ari, isn't that Miss Bai?" Leng Qingqiu poked Su Yueqing.
There were so many people around, and in order not to arouse suspicion, Leng Qingqiu began to call her by Su Yueqing's pseudonym.
Su Yueqing waved her hand, "Weiwei, what a coincidence, we meet again."
Su Yueqing has always been generous in showing kindness to those she admires.
Bai Yu smiled faintly, "What a coincidence."
She realized that the other party had no ill intentions, so she was naturally willing to show kindness to him.
It was indeed a coincidence that Bai Yuwei was in the room next to Su Yueqing and Leng Qingqiu.
After some interactions, the three of them were able to become somewhat familiar with each other, and no longer felt as awkward as when they first met.
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After a day of rest, the Southern Xinjiang Palace gradually became lively, and the Gu Poison Competition officially kicked off.
There were quite a few people participating in the Gu Poison Competition, both men and women, but women were the majority.
"The Saint has arrived!" a sharp voice came.
"Greetings to the Saint!" Everyone bowed in unison, looking extremely respectful.
There was no way out. When you are under someone's roof, you have to bow your head. Su Yueqing also lowered her waist like everyone else.
"Stand up!" a majestic female voice sounded.
Su Yueqing was curious about what the Saint of Southern Border looked like, so she quietly looked up and took a few glances.
I have to say that Chi Jiuli and Chi Qili are indeed sisters. They look extremely similar, as if they were carved from the same mold. They also give people a dislike feeling.
Su Yueqing never targeted anyone, but when she saw the face of the Saintess of Southern Xinjiang, perhaps because of her preconceived notions, she inexplicably developed a feeling of dislike for her.
"For the Gu Poison Competition, the rules have changed this year. Regardless of life or death, the strong will survive. If someone dies during the competition, it is normal and no one will be held accountable." Chi Qili said coldly.
As soon as Chi Qili finished speaking, there was a commotion below.
This was the first time they had heard of such a rule.
In previous years, the poison contest was limited to a certain point and no one's life was harmed in order to prevent people from seeking revenge.
But this year, the new saint took power and implemented drastic reforms. Even the usually peaceful Gu Poison Competition has become a stage for killing.
When this rule came out, everyone had different thoughts.
"Before the game starts, if anyone is afraid, they can withdraw." Chi Qili looked down at the people below with an arrogant look and a cold tone.
After these words came out, a few timid ones raised their hands tremblingly and stammered, "Your Majesty, I... I want to withdraw."
"And I…"
……
Because someone set a precedent, voices of withdrawal were heard one after another. Looking around, there were dozens of people.
These people are quite self-aware, and they know exactly how powerful their witchcraft is.
Chi Qili had expected such a scene, and asked coldly: "Anything else?"
Everyone lowered their heads and did not respond.
"Okay, then congratulations to everyone for passing the first level of the test from this saint." Chi Qili said with a smile, but it gave people a cold feeling.
"Take these dozen cowardly people and feed them to the poisonous insects." Chi Qili ordered his attendants, "It is useless for such cowardly people to live."
Su Yueqing's body trembled. What did this mean?
People who participate in a competition have self-awareness and don't want to lose their lives in vain. Why do they become afraid of death when it comes to this Saint Lady from Southern Xinjiang?
Is this Saint Lady from Southern Xinjiang a sadist?
Like killing and fighting?
Su Yueqing became more and more certain of her intuition that this Saint Lady from Southern Xinjiang was no pushover.
Bai Yuwei was also a little surprised. She thought that the Saint of Southern Xinjiang could gather the power of Southern Xinjiang and hold the real power. She must be a courageous and decisive person.
But now she gave him a very bad impression, like a tyrant who killed people indiscriminately.
Bai Yuwei cast his gaze on Su Yueqing, as if thinking about something.
"Wait." A middle-aged man said, "Since the Saint wants to change the rules, don't kill innocent people."
The man had a slender figure and dark eyes. He said he was discussing something, but his tone was commanding.
The smile on Chi Qili's face froze for a moment, and then he acted as if nothing had happened, "Since the Prime Minister said so, then drive her out of the palace."
Those people immediately knelt on the ground to express their gratitude and quickly followed the guards out of the palace, fearing that the saint would change her mind if they were late.
Hearing the words "Prime Minister", Su Yueqing raised her eyes faintly. She was very curious why the Prime Minister was willing to give up his power to support Chi Qili.
After seeing the other person's face clearly, Su Yueqing was stunned for a moment.
That face looked so familiar, she must have seen it somewhere!