After sharing a body with her husband

"Go ahead and tell me," Shang Lingjun said, perking up her ears.

"A few years ago, Marquis Wei quietly brought a concubine from another region. The dowry was enormous; it took several trips to transport it all from outside the city. But the concubine miscarried four times, leaving no children. And guess what happened next?"

A look of utter disbelief flashed in Qingzhi's eyes, as if to say, "You would never guess."

"She smashed her head against the stone steps of the government office and died! Later, the Earl's Mansion quickly quelled the matter, so it didn't cause a big fuss. Many people in Shengjing didn't even know that he had married a concubine."

My cousin told me this in private: the Marquis of Weide disliked her low social status and wouldn't allow her to bear any children of the Earl's blood. But after her death, the Earl's family adopted a child for her…”

Upon hearing this, Shang Lingjun couldn't help but furrow her brows.

If a child is adopted, the million-dollar dowry will naturally be inherited by the child, and everything will be perfectly legitimate.

He disliked the low social status of his concubines, but he didn't care about having too much money. He shamelessly took them all. The Earl's mansion was a place that truly devoured people without spitting out their bones!

Finding a husband for Miss Song is a cunning move, a reward they've already received from her second wife.

It's unimaginable that the Earl of Weide's family, a prestigious and influential clan, would do something like this.

"Is the Earl's mansion really that short of money? After having a second wife, is it still short now?" Shang Lingjun pressed.

Qingzhi shook her head.

"This servant does not know. It seems that it is lacking. The Earl's mansion is so large, the expenses must be considerable."

"hiss……"

Shang Lingjun's teeth ached.

"Qingzhi, this is someone else's private matter. Don't spread it around, or you'll get yourself into trouble."

Qingzhi nodded vigorously, "Of course, I only mentioned it to the Old Madam, and then to you, Madam. I dared not tell anyone else."

Shang Lingjun was taken aback; it turned out that Old Madam Wei also knew.

Is there anything in this world that Old Madam Wei doesn't know?

After changing her clothes, Shang Lingjun did not go to get a cloak. Instead, she walked around for a while and then returned to the seats of the Xie family's women.

She'd better stop wandering around aimlessly; she keeps running into people she doesn't want to see.

It's better to stay by Old Madam Wei's side.

"You're back? Did you see the horse races?"

When Old Madam Wei saw Shang Lingjun return, she offered her concern.

"I saw it," Shang Lingjun replied.

"Lingjun, didn't Yuan'er come with you?"

Murong Shi did not see Xie Zhiyuan's figure, so she asked.

"No, she saw her close friend and then parted ways with me," Shang Lingjun replied.

Murong sighed helplessly, "This child..."

Shang Lingjun sat down. She had gone out for a stroll and was a little thirsty. Liang's mother, being quite perceptive, picked up the teapot on the table and poured her a cup of tea.

"Here, madam, have some tea to quench your thirst."

Shang Lingjun picked up the teacup and drank it all in one gulp. Only after the sweet water slid down her throat did she belatedly sip it a couple of times.

"What kind of water is this?"

It's sweet and delicious.

"This is plum drink. If you like it, drink more, young lady." Mother Liang was about to pour her some more.

Shang Lingjun's hand trembled.

"Is plum drink served at the banquet?"

As she poured it, Madam Liang said, "No, this was sent by Qiu'er from the third branch of the family. Oh? Madam, why is your face so red?"

As Liang's mother spoke, she noticed that Shang Lingjun's cheeks were flushed with a peach color.

[Oh no! I'm going to get drunk.] Shang Lingjun thought to herself.

"Shall I do it then?" Huo Chuan suggested.

[But it's definitely my body that's affected by the alcohol; even if you were to take over, it wouldn't make a difference, would it?]

[The drugged drug worked last time too.]

That's different.

If someone is drugged, they will be unconscious; one person will be asleep while the other's soul remains awake.

Now that I've been drinking, the situation is a little different.

No, I can't always rely on you. I have my own way.

The next second, Shang Lingjun placed her hand on her chest, feigning discomfort, resembling Xi Shi clutching her heart.

"This water! This water is poisonous! I feel terrible! Oh my god, help me!"

Then, she swept everything off the table, and with a thud, collapsed onto the table, seemingly unconscious.

Xie Ruoqiu just wanted her to get drunk and lose control, didn't he?

She pretended to be unwell, thinking the water was poisoned, and deliberately made a big fuss to scare Xie Ruoqiu into shooting herself in the foot!

It's because she was the one who brought this plum drink.

Even if it turns out to be a false alarm, it will still put her on the defensive.

Just in time, Shang Lingjun is feeling dizzy and lightheaded after drinking and all she wants to do is sleep. Let's take this opportunity to get some sleep!

Huo Chuan really wanted to give her a thumbs up.

[The acting is as exaggerated as ever.]

He suddenly remembered the night he caught them cheating, and Shang Lingjun's "brilliant" performance in front of everyone. He almost forgot that this was her forte!

Shang Lingjun's collapse truly startled everyone around her!

Grandma Wei was so startled that she stood up. "Ati!"

Murong immediately called for help, abandoning all semblance of ladylike decorum, "Someone! Quickly! Get a doctor!"

The women's banquet, which had been filled with laughter and conversation just moments before, suddenly descended into chaos.

"What?! The water's poisoned?!"

Everyone was startled by the sudden accident and didn't even dare to touch their water cups. The most dumbfounded person was Xie Ruoqiu, who was hiding in the shadows preparing her next plan.

She stared in disbelief, completely unable to believe how things had turned out this way.

What did Shang Lingjun just shout?

Poisoned?

That's plum wine, how could it be poisonous?

Seeing the panic in the crowd and the situation escalating, Xie Ruoqiu panicked, her palms sweating profusely...

"This tea was delivered by Xie Ruoqiu. Where is she?"

Old Madam Wei's eyes darkened slightly as she glanced around, catching sight of Xie Ruoqiu from behind the crowd.

For a moment, it was as if the surrounding air had frozen.

Xie Ruoqiu's face turned deathly pale, and she hurriedly waved her hand.

"No, no... I didn't poison her, Grandmother! That's impossible! Why would I harm my aunt for no reason?"

Xie Ruoqiu wore a bitter expression, and even raised three fingers to swear a solemn oath in order to prove her innocence:

"If I poison your wine, may I die a horrible death! May I be reborn as an animal, never to rise again!"

Shang Lingjun wasn't completely drunk, just a little dizzy, and could still hear the noisy chatter around her.

[You're no different from an animal, you big, stinky ass-bearer, all you do is bully me, I'll scare you to death...]

Shang Lingjun cursed inwardly.

Huo Chuan fell silent. She was so averse to Xie Ruoqiu, which meant she must have been bullied by her in their past life.

In her past life, what kind of miserable life did she live in the Xie family and in the third branch?

Perhaps he should think of a way and try harder...

How can one's soul return to its own body?

He would have to use Shang Lingjun's body to test her when he found an opportunity, but first he would have to drug Shang Lingjun.

That way it will be easier to carry out the plan!