And so, a mischievous idea suddenly sprang into her mind.
She took a packet of skewers out of her sleeve.
"Well... since you've been working so hard, Brother, I have a few snacks here for you and Sister-in-law to supplement your meal. Have a taste."
Once the oilpaper wrapping was opened, a rich aroma spread in every direction.
The food Chu Youning brought was usually delicious, so Chu Wenzong and Cui Zhao'an each took a skewer without hesitation.
After both of them had taken two bites and swallowed, Chu Youning sat on a stool, crossed her legs, and let a wicked grin spread across her face.
[I added something special to these skewers. Tonight, Chu Wenzong should have diarrhea bad enough to blast him into the heavens. The poor fellow will probably be questioning his entire existence again and summoning an imperial physician in the middle of the night.]
[When I leave, I'll secretly put the antidote in the tea and coax Sister-in-law into drinking it. Heh heh heh...]
As that voice rang out...
Chu Wenzong's hand froze, and he immediately began coughing.
Beside him, Cui Zhao'an took the opportunity to put down her skewer and began patting Chu Wenzong on the back.
"Your Majesty, why did you suddenly start coughing?"
As she spoke, Cui Zhao'an felt rather helpless.
These siblings really were a pair of sworn nemeses.
Whenever they caught an opening, they went at each other like mad.
At that moment, the smile on Chu Youning's face not only deepened but took on a strange edge.
[Very good. The first fox's tail has poked out...]
And so...
She rose and personally poured Cui Zhao'an a cup of tea.
"Sister-in-law, have some health tea. It'll help you sleep."
Cui Zhao'an looked at the tea before her, then at Chu