In my previous life, I killed my whole family. In my next life, I killed the royal family.

The Second Imperial Concubine was publicly rejected by Pei and was furious. She felt that her dignity was greatly insulted, especially in front of so many people. She gritted her teeth and glared at Pei fiercely, but she couldn't get angry on the spot, so she could only suppress her anger.

Princess Yong'an was even angrier than the Second Imperial Concubine, and she looked at Qi Wan with hatred in her eyes.

This is because Princess Yong'an thought that Madam Qi rejected Li Zhi's proposal because Qi Wan must like Qin Gaoming as much as she did, and the Qi family would arrange a marriage for Qin's cousin.

In fact, Princess Yong'an only guessed this correctly: the Qi family might indeed choose Qin Gaoming as the engagement partner.

When it comes to Qi Wan's marriage, Qi Lu and Pei are undecided and go to ask the old man.

The old man of the Qi family meant, "Among the three, it is best to choose Qin Gaoming."

He explained the reason, "Everyone in the Qin family likes Ah Wan, and there is a rule in their family that if a man is 30 years old and cannot have a son, the elders must take a concubine."

This is different from a man taking a concubine.

The elders decide to take a concubine only for the purpose of having children, and the son born will be brought up by the mistress.

If a man takes a concubine, it means he likes her. It is very easy for him to favor his concubine over his wife, which is the biggest threat to his wife.

Pei said: "The princess and the first lady of the Qin family may have strong personalities. Awan may be wronged if she marries them."

"This is feasible," said Old Master Qi. "After they get married, let Prime Minister Pei find an official post for Qin Gaoming. Isn't that equivalent to dividing the family?"

Therefore, if Qi Wan wants to get engaged, Qin Gaoming will be the first choice.

Princess Yong'an was afraid that her beloved cousin would be taken away from her. She leaned close to the Second Imperial Concubine's ear and whispered, "Sister-in-law, let's deal with Miss Qi according to the plan we discussed before. If this succeeds, she will have no choice but to let us manipulate and trample on her."

"Yes." The Second Princess nodded.

The Second Imperial Concubine was angry and humiliated by Pei's ruthless rejection. She gritted her teeth and thought to herself, "How dare you not give me face in public and look down on my brothers? Don't blame me for being cruel. Humph, when the time comes, Miss Qi, don't even think about becoming my legal wife. I'll make you my concubine!"

On the surface, she quickly put on a hypocritical smile and said gently, "If that's the case, then forget it."

Then she announced loudly: "The banquet is about to begin."

A group of palace maids lined up, carrying exquisite food boxes, and walked lightly into the palace. With graceful movements, they placed the food boxes on several round tables in the palace one by one and began to arrange the food. Soon, the tables were filled with dishes of delicacies, colorful and fragrant, making people salivate.

The Second Imperial Concubine and Princess Yong'an sat at the top table. They had smiles on their faces and shining eyes, as if they were looking forward to the sumptuous banquet.

At other tables, guests sat down in groups of eight in an orderly manner.

The Second Princess raised a glass of wine from the upper seat and said with a smile, "Everyone, please enjoy."

"Respect." The female official said.

The ladies and young ladies below stood up, raised their glasses and congratulated him, "Happy birthday, Second Imperial Concubine! May you remain forever young and beautiful!"

"Haha, okay." The Second Princess put the wine glass to her lips and dipped a little.

The others just touched their glasses but didn't actually drink and sat down again.

When the guests saw the Second Imperial Concubine and the Princess picking up their chopsticks, they also picked up their chopsticks and pretended to eat.

In such occasions, ladies and young ladies just want to avoid making mistakes and causing trouble for their families, so they have no mood to actually eat.

Princess Yong'an strode down from the upper seat, holding a wine jug in her right hand and a wine glass in her left hand.

Everyone put down their chopsticks and stood up.

"Please sit down. I and Miss Qi hit it off immediately. I'd like to have a drink." Princess Yong'an said with a smile.

"Yes, Your Highness." Everyone sat down again.

Only Qi Wan was standing there. She looked at Princess Yong'an, who was smiling so much that she couldn't stop, and she became alert.

Princess Yong'an said enthusiastically: "Miss Qi is as beautiful as a fairy. People are attracted to her. Come, drink this cup. We will be friends in the future."

"I don't dare to be friends with Her Royal Highness the Princess." Qi Wan politely declined.

Princess Yong'an poured wine into the small bowl in front of Qi Wan and said with a smile, "There is still wine in the glass. Miss Qi, drink from the small bowl happily."

"Drink, drink, drink. If you don't drink, you will be looked down upon by me."

"I will be angry if you don't drink."

"No one is allowed to drink for me." Princess Yong'an said a few words in a domineering manner.

General Li's wife, Ping, smiled and advised, "Miss Qi, the princess is giving you face, drink it quickly, don't spoil the princess's fun."

Qi Wan couldn't refuse, so he picked up the bowl and drank it.

Wu Yi, who was standing behind Qi Wan and serving her, stepped forward, brought a small bowl, stood in front of Qi Wan, blocking Princess Yong'an's sight, and said, "Miss, your hand hurts. I will serve you some wine."

Qi Wan felt strange when he saw Wu Yi's action, "Did someone put drugs in the wine?"

She was completely unprepared that a princess dared to drug herself in public.

She thought again that Princess Yong'an was hostile to her, so how could she come to toast sincerely? She was afraid that she really wanted to harm her.

Qi Wan quickly turned the beads inside his sleeves and said something in his heart.

She reached out and took the wine bowl from Wu Yi's hand, and said with a smile: "The princess is offering me a toast, so I'll drink it myself."

Wu Yi took a step back in confusion, thinking to himself, "I clearly smelled drugs in the wine just now, how come they are gone now?"

Qi Wan raised her wine bowl and said with a smile, "Your Highness, I wish you all the best. Let's drink this glass of wine."

"Hahaha, okay." Princess Yong'an laughed, and she drank the wine in the glass in one gulp.

Qi Wan also drank the wine in the bowl, put down the bowl, wiped the wine from the corner of her mouth with a handkerchief, and showed a bright smile.

When the Second Imperial Concubine and Princess Yong'an saw Qi Wan drink the wine readily, they both felt particularly good.

The Second Princess raised her glass, "Come and have another drink."

The atmosphere in the hall became more and more heated, and the ladies stood up to toast the Second Imperial Concubine.

Qi Wan thought, since they drugged my wine, I have to pretend that something is wrong.

She whispered, "Mom, I feel dizzy, I need to go to the bathroom."

Pei nodded, signaling her to be careful.

Qi Wan nodded and smiled to show that he understood.

She took Wu Yi with her and, led by a palace maid, prepared to go to the purification room in the backyard.

When Princess Yong'an saw Qi Wan go to the back, she also stood up and followed.

Wu Yi said in a very small voice: "The princess is here."

"Ah."

Qi Wan pretended to be a little drunk and moved forward leaning on Wu Yi's body.

"What drug did she just give me?"

"It's a love potion." Wu Yi said.

Qi Wan immediately shouted, "Ouch, why am I feeling hot all over? I need to change my clothes."

The maid said, "Yes, Miss Qi."

She led Qi Wan to the front hall and then to a guest room in the west wing.

"Miss Qi, please come in." The palace maid opened the door.

Wu Yi has good hearing and can tell that there is someone on the bed.

She helped the young lady in, quickly slipped into the inner room, and pressed the acupoints of the person on the bed. The person could not move or speak, and only his eyes showed horror.

Wu Yi covered the person with a quilt.

Wu Yi whispered to Qi Wan, "It's Li Zhi."

"Humph." Qi Wan cursed inwardly, "You dare to plot against me, you will be in trouble."

She went forward and gave Li Zhi an injection. Without an antidote, he would die in a month.

"You go first." She handed the poison needle to Wu Yi and tilted her head to signal her to deal with the palace maids.

Wu Yi went out and grabbed the maid, pricked her with a needle, and then said, "The needle is poisonous. If you don't want to die, obey my order."

"Listen, I listen." The palace maid cried.