Shen Yiru was so incensed by Lan’er’s words that she let out a cold laugh. "You put your own selfish desires before the safety of Princess Pinghe, yet you have the audacity to claim you aren't malicious?"
Lan’er’s eyes brimmed with tears as she shook her head frantically. "I didn't! The man didn't want to kill Princess Pinghe. He was simply infatuated with her and just wanted to meet her in private."
Seeing that Lan’er was still trying to justify her actions, Shen Yiru saw no point in further discussion. She stepped forward, forced Lan’er’s mouth open, and shoved a black pill inside.
Chapter 246