Inside the bedchamber, Chu Yezhe’s gaze was sharp as he watched Xie Qi, who was focused on writing at the imperial desk.
Doubt gnawed at him, and he couldn't help but ask, "How can you be so certain he will confess to his crimes in full?"
Xie Qi paused his brush in mid-air, then looked up, meeting Chu Yezhe’s deep, searching eyes. After a moment of contemplation, he answered calmly, "He poisoned us, so why shouldn't I poison him in return?"
Chapter 42