As Tao Jiuxi spoke, he gently supported his head with his hands, a look of pain on his face, and his body swayed slightly, as if he was about to faint.

She thought to herself that if there was anything wrong with the tea, it should just be a drug.

If there was no problem, it would be reasonable for her, a person who had been hungry for three days, to almost faint.

"Grandma... I feel so dizzy..." Tao Jiuxi's voice was weak and his eyes seemed very heavy.

"Dizzy?" Upon hearing this, the old lady looked at the nanny next to her with a strange expression.

Mammy nodded slightly.

Seeing this, Tao Jiuxi collapsed limply beside the old lady's bed, breathing rapidly.

The old lady and the nanny just watched, motionless, until they saw Tao Jiuxi completely collapsed beside the bed.

The old lady's tone suddenly changed, and a look of dissatisfaction appeared on her face. She said, "Ji Miaofu is really useless. The people she has taught are so stupid. She can't even take care of a little girl."

"Madam is also concerned about the young master and is afraid of hurting his feelings." The nanny lowered her head slightly, her tone respectful.

The old lady sighed softly and frowned as she said, "Ah, Jing Yan is also ignorant. Since he wanted this girl, how could he let her run away?"

"It's because this vixen is too cunning. Look at her trying to please you all day long. She's really good at talking! This time, the cousin can't run away anymore. I've given her enough aphrodisiac, so don't worry, old lady." A hint of pride appeared on the nanny's face.

Tao Jiuxi closed his eyes and listened to the conversation between the two. The last bit of hope in his heart instantly collapsed. There was really no good person in the Xie family.

"Hurry up and find Jing Yan and move her to the ear room." The old lady waved her hand, looking a little anxious.

"Old slave, go now."

Mammy responded quickly, turned around and left in a hurry.

"When you go there, see if Jing Heng is really cruel enough. If he is, tell him that the girl is with me. If he still doesn't want to force the girl, go and call the old lady." The old lady looked serious, with a hint of ruthlessness in her eyes.

"Alas... there is no antidote for this love potion. It is also because the old lady is kindhearted and does not want to see the cousin lose her life because of this. This old servant will go find the eldest young master first."

Mammy sighed softly, with a hint of emotion in her tone.

Tao Jiuxi felt a dull pain in his heart.

If Xie Jinghuan didn't want to touch her, he would actually go find that disgusting playboy from the eldest house.

This is indeed a good grandmother who "dotes her grandson".

Tao Jiuxi heard the footsteps getting farther and farther away and slowly opened his eyes.

The old lady wanted to lean on the bed and rest for a while, but in the blink of an eye she saw that although Tao Jiuxi was still in the same posture, he had opened his eyes.

She showed no fear at all and slowly said to Tao Jiuxi, "Don't blame Grandmother. Jing Huan has put a lot of thought into you. With a family background like yours, you naturally can't be his legal wife. A few days ago, I told you to behave properly. You should have known to be careful with your words and actions, but you refused to listen."

Then she snorted coldly and continued, "Now that Jinghuan has just won the top spot in the imperial examination, he will be worthy of being married to a princess or a county lord in the future. If you are obedient, grandmother knows that you are filial and can arrange for Jinghuan to marry you after he gets married."

When Tao Jiuxi heard this, his eyes became moist and his heart was filled with sadness.

This old lady really only looks like grandma, but she is nothing like her inside.

How can a kind person like grandma be compared to this vicious old lady in front of me?

"You don't need to look at me like that. The aphrodisiac scent on you can only be cured by sleeping with a man. When Jing Yan comes, you must serve him well. If he refuses to take you while you are unconscious, Grandmother will not let you die, so you will stay with the old family."

The old lady's face showed indifference, and there was no trace of pity in her eyes.

Tao Jiuxi supported himself on the edge of the bed with his hands and slowly stood up. Although his movements were not fast, he did not look like someone who had been poisoned.

"That's all."

"You...you are not poisoned?" The old lady's face was full of astonishment, and her voice was trembling.

"I didn't say I was poisoned." Tao Jiuxi looked indifferent and spoke in a calm tone.

"Then what are you doing..." The old lady's face was filled with horror, and she pointed at the place where Tao Jiuxi had just leaned.

"Didn't I tell you I haven't eaten for three days? I'm so hungry. Lean back and rest for a while."

Tao Jiuxi stood up and sat beside the old lady's bed, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised and a faint smile in his eyes.

The old lady panicked immediately. She pointed at the teacup with a trembling hand and asked, "You didn't drink that cup of tea?"

"Yes, I drank it, but I poured it anew myself. I saw medicine hanging on the bedside of my grandmother's bed, and I was afraid it would get cold, so I added tea to your cup." After Tao Jiuxi finished speaking, he moved closer, blinked his big eyes, and looked innocent.

"You said...what did you say?" The old lady widened her eyes, her face full of disbelief.

"All of it, not a single thing left, I give it all to you! Hehehe, grandma, will you praise me for being sensible?" There was a hint of pleasure in Tao Jiuxi's laughter.

"Impossible, this is impossible." The old lady shook her head repeatedly, looking panicked.

"Oh, by the way, grandma, there is no antidote for this medicine. Look, are you going to go underground to meet your old grandfather? Or should I help you look for any servants outside? Or..." There was a hint of teasing in Tao Jiuxi's eyes.

"Bitch! You...I'm going to...kill...you..."

Only then did the old lady realize that her body was beginning to feel hot, and soon her cheeks became rosy.

"Tsk tsk tsk, but don't worry, your top scholar grandson probably won't be able to see you like this. He has to sleep until tomorrow." Tao Jiuxi looked at the old lady's increasingly confused eyes, and a look of disappointment appeared on his face.

"I originally wanted to chat with you for a few more words, but now that you are like this, I won't bother you anymore. Xi girl, I'll take my leave now!" Tao Jiuxi even bowed specially before turning around and running out.

Her figure quickly disappeared outside the door, leaving the old lady in the room, trapped in endless despair and shame.

Tao Jiuxi ran outside and coughed softly. Shen Zhiyi immediately jumped down from the roof and appeared in front of Tao Jiuxi.

"You scared me to death. Can't you slow down a little?" Tao Jiuxi patted his chest and scolded.

"Are you relieved? I'll take you back today, and I'll slowly settle the remaining accounts with the Xie family." Shen Zhiyi said softly.

"What are you replying to? I've been acting for so long, I have to watch the show. Take me to the roof quickly." Tao Jiuxi urged anxiously.

"This kind of drama is not suitable for you."

Shen Zhiyi originally wanted to take Tao Jiuxi away directly, but Tao Jiuxi glared at him.

He could only put his arm around Tao Jiuxi's waist, and then use the force to jump lightly onto the roof.

Tao Jiuxi had just looked down from the tile that Shen Zhiyi had just removed, and heard Shen Zhiyi say in a low voice: "Jiuxi..."

"Don't talk! If I get caught, how will I be able to watch the show?"

Seeing this, Shen Zhiyi could only shut up and stay by her side quietly.

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