Having transmigrated into a book, who would still want to be a secondary wife?

Chapter 961 Poisoning Me?

"They're planning to poison me?"

Xia Zhilan listened to the news she had just received, a hint of sarcasm flashing in her eyes.

She already knew these guys were shameless, but she never imagined they could be this shameless—to the point of poisoning her for her money.

When the Empress left today, she was worried that it would be unsafe for her to stay in the Xiao family and that she would be bullied, so she specially left a skilled person for her to keep an eye on the Xiao family's movements.

She knew that her outburst today would have made the Xiao family anxious, so she sent someone to inquire, but she didn't expect to hear such a result.

"This was Lu Fei's suggestion, but Xiao Wenyuan did not stop it."

Xia Zhilan nodded. "I understand. Please keep an eye out for them and see when they plan to poison me, so I can be on guard."

"Yes, young lady."

Once Xia Zhilan was the only one left in the room, she clenched her fists, her eyes filled with deep-seated hatred.

"Xiao Wenche, we've been husband and wife for years. Even if you weren't entirely sincere with me and were only after money and your future, we've shared a bed for so long and have a child together. Shouldn't we have some feelings for each other?"

I never expected you would agree to poison me. You really are a man of principle.

Since that's the case, then don't blame me. You did the first day of the lunar month, I'll do the fifteenth!

……

Three days later.

Lu Fei and Xiao Wenche found the most suitable toxin, a slow-acting poison that would not cause immediate harm to the victim, otherwise it would easily arouse suspicion.

This slow-acting poison will gradually cause people to lose their minds and become confused.

Over time, they will completely lose their minds and won't recognize anyone.

"My sister-in-law has actually left the manor? Could she have gone back to the Xia family?"

Lu Fei's expression changed slightly. They were determined to keep Xia Zhilan in the Xiao family no matter what.

"The second young mistress said she was just going out for a short trip and didn't mention going back to the Xia family, so it shouldn't be that."

Upon hearing this, Lu Fei looked at Xiao Wenche and said, "I don't know why, but my eyelids have been twitching all day. I feel like something is about to happen."

“I feel the same way.” Xiao Wenche frowned. After he switched to the identity of the eldest brother, apart from Xia Zhilan and Xiao Chuxue who refused to give up, everyone else accepted his identity without any doubt.

However, he felt uneasy all day, yet he couldn't understand what other changes might occur.

The Empress and the Crown Princess have both visited, and the Xia family's previous remarks were nothing special.

Just then, a gasp of surprise and disbelief suddenly came from outside.

"Heavens! The Second Young Master is not dead!"

"Quickly send word back! The Second Young Master is back! The Second Young Master is really back!"

"The second young mistress has brought the second young master back!"

After hearing the news from outside, Xiao Wenche and Lu Fei exchanged a glance, their expressions filled with disbelief.

"How is this possible? He's not dead?"

Lu Fei's eyes widened instantly, her heart leaped into her throat, and she was gripped by fear.

She believed Xiao Wenyuan was dead, which is why she acted so recklessly. But once Xiao Wenyuan returns, it will be tantamount to directly exposing her lies. What is she supposed to do then?

"No, it's impossible."

Xiao Wenche shook his head, his heart pounding with panic.

"After the accident, I immediately sent people down the mountain to search, but we searched all around and couldn't find it at all."

Not only that, I also sent people to inquire in the vicinity to see if anyone had rescued the person who fell from the cliff. There was no news at all. In addition, a skeleton was found in one of the places, but it had been eaten by wild animals and was unrecognizable.

The fabric next to him was exactly the same as the one his elder brother had when the accident happened, proving that he was the one who died. How could he still be alive?

He was very anxious when he couldn't find the body, thinking he wouldn't be at ease until he saw it with his own eyes.

Upon seeing the mangled corpse, he gradually came to believe that such a coincidence was unlikely.

"You definitely haven't investigated properly. I've repeatedly emphasized to you that you must investigate thoroughly, otherwise things will get complicated if the truth comes out."

You said it would be foolproof and there wouldn't be any problems, so I followed your advice. Now what should I do?

Lu Fei anxiously pulled Xiao Wenche along. Although Xiao Wenyuan had always been a good-natured man, no one could stand his wife and brother getting mixed up together.

If it gets out, she'll never be able to face anyone again, and everyone will condemn her!

"Calm down, let's go out and take a look first, it might not be true."

Xiao Wenche gestured for Lu Fei to calm down. No matter what, they should go out and take a look first. There was no need to rush.

When Madam Xiao rushed out after hearing the news, she saw Xia Zhilan helping the weak Xiao Wenyuan walk in.

Her heart skipped a beat, and a deep surprise flashed in her eyes. Besides the joy of seeing her son alive, she was mostly at a loss for what to do.

What to do?

"Wen Che! Wen Che, it's so good to see you back. Your mother thought she would never see you again. It's heartbreaking for a parent to bury their child."

In front of everyone, Madam Xiao could only say this, but in her heart she was thinking that she had to find a way to keep Wen Yuan calm. Even for the sake of the family's reputation, she couldn't let him tell the truth.

Otherwise, the Xiao family will be utterly disgraced!

When Xiao Wenche and Lu Fei came out and saw Xiao Wenyuan beside Xia Zhilan, their remaining illusions were completely shattered.

Finished!

They actually survived and came back!

Xia Zhilan took in the expressions of Xiao Wenche and the others, and sneered inwardly, finding it extremely ironic.

Seeing their anxious expressions, she felt a sense of satisfaction.

They had been putting themselves in a terrible predicament, feeling incredibly miserable. Now it's time for them to experience that feeling for themselves.

This is the retribution they deserve!

The physically weak Xiao Wenyuan was also sizing up his good younger brother and wife. He had already seen their despicable faces when he was a ghost.

At that moment, he wanted nothing more than to rush out and tear the two of them to pieces, but he couldn't even touch them.

He had calmed down by now and was no longer in a hurry.

Now that he's back, he'll settle all the scores, but... it's pointless to just throw a hysterical tantrum; it's better to do it another way.

“Mother-in-law, Wenche injured his brain and lost his memory. He forgot where his home is, which is why he hasn’t come back.”

I've always had a vague feeling that my husband isn't dead, so I specifically asked the Crown Princess to do some divination for me. To my surprise, she actually located my husband correctly!

Xia Zhilan's eyes were red, and she looked extremely excited. Her tearful appearance would move anyone who saw her.