Sun Jingshu nodded shyly: "Yes, sister."

The queen smiled and took a plate of exquisite cakes, handed it to Sun Jingshu, and said kindly, "Sister, try the cakes in the palace."

"it is good."

Sun Jingshu picked up a piece of cake and put it in her mouth. After chewing it carefully, she couldn't help but nod in praise.

"It's delicious, sister. I've never eaten such delicious pastries."

"If it tastes good, eat more."

The Queen told Sun Jingshu to eat slowly while chatting with her casually.

She narrowed her eyes slightly and pretended to be nonchalant when she asked, "Sister, I've heard that the poison in Southern Xinjiang is extremely powerful and terrifying. You've lived in Southern Xinjiang for so many years, have you learned anything?"

At this time, Sun Jingshu was eating a delicious snack with great relish. When she heard the Queen's question, she nodded first, then swallowed the food in her mouth and slowly answered:

"Witchcraft is indeed prevalent in southern Xinjiang. Almost everyone there has been exposed to and taught witchcraft since childhood. Southern Xinjiang is relatively underdeveloped, so witchcraft has become an important means of self-protection for the locals.

The purpose of witchcraft there is usually to cure diseases, save lives, drive away evil spirits and avoid disasters, and pray for the protection of gods.

Although I'm not a native of Southern Xinjiang, I've lived and grown up there since I was young. My adoptive parents loved me dearly and have passed on the essence of their Gu arts to me without reservation."

After saying this, Sun Jingshu's heart tightened, and the hand holding the snack involuntarily stopped in mid-air. Then she asked with a puzzled look:

"Why do you ask this, sister?"

You know, in the Yunyan Kingdom, witchcraft has always been a taboo.

Thinking of this, Sun Jingshu quickly put down the unfinished snack in her hand and solemnly assured the Queen with a nervous look:

"Sister, please rest assured. I know Yunyan strictly prohibits the spread and use of witchcraft. So, please believe me, sister, no matter what, I will never practice witchcraft again!"

But the queen smiled.

Then he looked worried.

Sun Jingshu was confused.

"Sister, what's wrong with you? Did Shu'er say something wrong?"

The queen shook her head.

"You're not wrong. It's me who's worried."

Sun Jingshu had lived in the countryside of southern Xinjiang for so many years, and she was simple and innocent, unlike the women in the palace who were so scheming. Seeing the queen's distress, she asked, "What's wrong with you, sister? You were fine just now, but now you look so worried."

Before the Queen could speak, Bai Zhi spoke up, "Miss Jingshu, you don't know that although the Queen seems to be enjoying a good life, she's not having an easy time right now."

Sun Jingshu glanced at the queen, then looked up at Bai Zhi who was standing beside her.

"Mammy, what happened to my sister? My sister is the queen. Who dares to bully the mother of a country?"

Bai Zhi lowered her head and sighed, "Miss Jingshu has been living away from home for many years and knows nothing about what's going on in the palace. Now that His Majesty has been alienated by Prince Chen and his wife, a deep rift has developed between him and the Empress. If His Majesty hadn't confined the Empress some time ago, the Empress wouldn't have waited so long to bring you into the palace."

As for His Royal Highness, it was also because of the instigation of Prince Chen and his wife that His Majesty is extremely dissatisfied with His Royal Highness. Who knows, one day..."

Bai Zhi didn't say anything else.

But Sun Jingshu already understood the meaning of the words.

Maybe one day His Majesty will depose His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and make Prince Chen the Crown Prince instead.

But Sun Jingshu is just a country girl, what can she do?

Sun Jingshu also felt sad for her sister, the Queen, and her nephew, the Crown Prince. She took the Queen's hand and subconsciously asked, "Sister, what can I do for you and His Highness?"

The Queen smiled secretly at Bai Zhi who was beside her. Bai Zhi understood what she meant and then began to speak again:

"It seems that it's impossible to change His Majesty's opinion of the Empress and the Crown Prince. Doesn't Miss Jingshu know how to use Gu? If she can use it to help the Empress and the Crown Prince, I believe their lives will be better."

"Ah?" Sun Jingshu couldn't help but scream. "Isn't the Yunyan Kingdom forbidden to use witchcraft? When I was in Southern Xinjiang, I heard that Yunyan was particularly opposed to witchcraft, especially in the imperial palace. Anyone found to be secretly possessing items related to witchcraft would be beheaded at the very least, and their entire family would be executed at the worst."

Bai Zhi's eyes dimmed.

"This is the only solution. Miss Jingshu can't just watch the Empress and His Highness' lives get worse day by day, right?"

Sun Jingshu was also a little sad.

She was not very old, and seeing the Queen and Bai Zhi looking worried, she didn't know what to do.

"Miss Jingshu, please help the Empress. She has tried so hard but still cannot win back His Majesty's heart. Now the Crown Prince is also in danger."

"But...but how can I help?" Sun Jingshu pulled the Queen's sleeve and asked, "Sister, how can I help you?"

Seeing that Sun Jingshu had fallen for it, the Queen took her hand and patted it gently a few times, saying, "Jingshu, my dear sister, you and I are family, so I will open up and tell you."

Then, she narrowed her eyes and said in a cold tone, "If it weren't for Prince Chen and Princess Chen, how could His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and I have fallen into this situation!

Aren’t they in love? I will punish them and make sure they can’t be together for the rest of their lives, so that they will resent each other and die of depression.

Sister, would you cast such a spell?"

When Sun Jingshu heard this, a trace of pity flashed in her eyes.

This kind of poison is love poison, the most poisonous of all poisons.

The people of southern Xinjiang originally cultivated poisonous insects for self-protection, curing diseases, and exorcising evil spirits. Love poison was developed later and was used by some jealous women to harm others, which was extremely cruel.

She didn't expect that the Queen would actually use this kind of poison against people.

If you hate someone, you can just poison her to death. Why do you have to use such a vicious method to harm others?

Seeing that Sun Jingshu had been silent for a long time, the Queen spoke again and asked, "Sister? Do you know how to use that kind of poison?"

Sun Jingshu's thoughts were brought back to reality.

"This kind of love Gu is indeed not easy to infect. I just happened to see it in my grandfather's book and asked him about it. He said it was too vicious and forbade me to learn it. However, I have memorized the steps in the book and can try to cultivate the Gu worm."

After hearing this, the queen looked at Bai Zhi and smiled.

"How many days does it take to cultivate the Gu worm?"

Sun Jingshu said: "Three days will be enough."

The Queen nodded and said, "Alright, if you need anything, just ask Bai Zhi. Also, I want anyone poisoned by the Gu to die suddenly within three months. Is this possible?"

Sun Jingshu frowned and thought for a moment before saying, "Sister, according to ancient records, two people infected with the lover's poison will not survive for more than two months."

The queen threw her head back and laughed.

"God didn't even let them live for another month. It seems I'm too kind-hearted!"

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