After being sentenced to death, she came to her senses.

The woodshed was deathly silent, with hardly a trace of life in it.

Granny Qian's neck was very stiff, and there were several bloody cuts on her neck. Although the wounds were not deep, the constant abrasion and the addition of new wounds were really torturous.

Xiaochun's eyes were empty, devoid of any light or vitality, while Chunfang was more composed, sitting quietly in front of the pillar, looking at them with a slight smile occasionally.

Upon hearing the sound of the lock being opened, Granny Qian suddenly raised her head, ignoring the scratch on her neck that had been cut again. A glimmer of light finally appeared in her empty eyes, and Xiaochun's eyes also reddened.

Fang Xiaoran walked in slowly, first glancing at them before heading towards Granny Qian. During the days they had been locked in the woodshed, Fang Xiaoran had someone bring them food and water every day. Since Granny Qian and Xiaochun couldn't eat by themselves, she had Ziju feed them, and she wasn't allowed to make things difficult for them, but she also wasn't allowed to talk to them.

The three men were speechless. Qian Mama was almost going crazy when she couldn't hear anything else. Moreover, she couldn't figure out what Fang Xiaoran was up to. Logically, she should have interrogated them since she had already captured them, but Fang Xiaoran didn't make a move and seemed indifferent, which made Qian Mama even more uneasy.

So the instant she saw Fang Xiaoran, she used almost all her strength to open her mouth and shout, "Sixth Miss, I'll confess everything, please let me go, I can't take it anymore..."

If she continues like this, her bones will fall apart. The mental torment is unbearable, and she might really go crazy in a day.

Everything was as Fang Xiaoran had expected, and there was nothing surprising about it. She glanced at Xiaochun and asked, "What about you?"

"This servant, this servant is the same... Please, Sixth Miss, show leniency."

"Okay, tell me everything that happened back then, without any omissions or concealment."

Wu Guicheng brought over a chair, and Fang Xiaoran sat down, calmly watching them.

Granny Qian dared not hesitate any longer and quickly said, "It was the concubine who orchestrated this back then. Although she was favored, she was still just a concubine. So she wanted to squeeze out the mistress so that the master could put her in the position of the principal wife..."

Because she had to explain all the details, this speech was very long. Granny Qian tried to downplay her crimes, putting most of the blame on Chunfang, which angered Chunfang so much that she interrupted her angrily, "I did betray my master, I don't deny that, and I'm willing to accept the punishment, but back then, it was you, Granny Qian, who repeatedly threatened me with my family and even caused my sister's tragic death. Don't think you can escape responsibility!"

"It's not me who's threatening you, it's the concubine. But the concubine and I are in the same boat, so you can say it's me, which is understandable. Now that we're all in Sixth Miss's hands anyway, I'll accept whatever punishment Sixth Miss may give me. But please, Sixth Miss, spare my family."

“When did I say I would harm your families? My goal from beginning to end has been to clear my mother’s name. So all you need to do is simple: just reveal the truth. After that, I will not interfere with your lives.”

Fang Xiaoran spoke calmly, her tone was very composed, and there was no terrifying ferocity in her eyes. Her whole demeanor gave people a very unreal feeling.

Is she so calm because she's confident enough? Granny Qian didn't dare to consider whether Fang Xiaoran had any other tricks up her sleeve. If she did, and they didn't do as she said, then... Granny Qian didn't dare to take the risk at this point.

So Granny Qian replied sincerely, "This servant will tell the truth, but the concubine's mistake was only temporary. She did not intend to kill anyone. Please, Sixth Miss, let her go."

"What a deep bond between master and servant! You're in dire straits yourself, yet you're still thinking of her. Have you ever considered that she might care about you? She doesn't even have the courage to bring people to rescue you. She only dared to send Third Sister to investigate. She's probably considering how to sacrifice you to save the king. You're destined to be the one to be sacrificed."

These words were quite sharp. Fang Xiaoran wasn't saying them on purpose to scare Granny Qian, but rather to state the truth. That's the kind of person Wang Shi is. She will do everything she can to protect herself. Even if someone is close to her or has been by her side for a long time, she will abandon them at any time if their interests are threatened.

In the current situation, Granny Qian is no longer of any value to protect.

But how could Granny Qian not know this? She had been by Madam Wang's side since childhood, and no one knew Madam Wang better than her. Even so, she still couldn't bear it and wanted to plead for Madam Wang.

Granny Qian smiled bitterly and said, "I know, but I have taken care of the concubine for most of my life, so there is still some affection between us."

Such a bond between master and servant is still rare and precious. After all, Fang Xiaoran had been betrayed and hurt by those around her, so she was somewhat moved to see Granny Qian like this. But being moved does not mean that their crimes can be forgotten.

"Then let's see how you behave in front of your father. I have testimonies, evidence, and witnesses. Don't think about turning against me later. But none of these are enough for me to trust. It's safest to keep your lives in your own hands."

After saying this, Fang Xiaoran gently raised her hand, and a purplish-red spider appeared on her fingertip. The moment Wu Guicheng, who was standing behind her, saw the spider, he couldn't help but tremble all over, especially as a stinging pain began to come from his ears.

He never wanted to experience that feeling again in his life.

The spider spun a silk thread, which slid down Fang Xiaoran's finger and quickly climbed onto the large vat. It then reached Granny Qian's face along the edge. Granny Qian's face contorted in fright as she asked in terror, "Sixth Miss, what... what does this mean?"

"Don't worry, it's just a bite, it won't kill you. But if I don't have my antidote, even a god can't cure you." Fang Xiaoran chuckled, and as she spoke, the spider had already bitten Qian Mama's neck hard. A sharp pain came from her neck, and she immediately let out a scream.

But afterwards, I didn't feel any discomfort. On the contrary, my sore and numb legs and feet seemed to have recovered quite a bit.

"Was it really poisoning?" Granny Qian wondered.

Just then, Xiaochun's shrill cry rang in my ears, "No, no, no, Sixth Miss, I'll do whatever you say, please don't let it bite me, please..."

Before he could finish his sentence, the spider bit him. It hurt, but it wasn't unbearable. However, the thought of being bitten by a spider still sent chills down his spine.

Strangely, Xiaochun felt all her fatigue disappear, and even the wound on her neck seemed to improve, at least it no longer caused occasional sharp pains.

Seeing their strange reactions, with both fear and surprise on their faces, Fang Xiaoran suddenly said, "Although it is a deadly poison, it can also be a good medicine. Whether it is poison or medicine is entirely up to me."

Upon hearing this, everyone present was filled with awe and a sense of dread, as well as a feeling that their very lives were being controlled.