Divine Doctor Mommy Is A True Big Shot-Chapter 642: Was Zuixian Inn Framed?

A noble guest from the palace?

Though the words were spoken casually, they caught Feng Bailing’s attention. She leisurely sipped her cold tea without any rush.

Her seventh sense became active. Ever since she had absorbed three Holy Seals, Feng Bailing’s seventh sense had grown considerably.

Despite the vastness of the Grandmaster Mansion, which had over a dozen courtyards both big and small, Feng Bailing’s seventh sense could extend rapidly like a spider web throughout the mansion. It didn’t take her long to locate Nalan De.

There she saw Nalan De discussing something in the study with someone.

"Brother Feng, is everything you said true?"

"Ah, Brother Nalan, what is our relationship like? Now I am the imperial merchant for Noble Consort Dugu; nobody understands her intentions better than I do."

Feng Bailing was startled to recognize the voice of the other person.

It was actually Feng Zhan Tian.

"Wushuang Building is the property of Noble Consort Dugu who plans to unify the restaurants and tea houses in Chu City. Only the Drunken Immortal Inn is not complying..."

The two murmured to each other for some time.

"Don’t worry, what concerns Noble Consort Dugu concerns myself."

"Once this matter is settled, the prosperity and wealth of the Grandmaster Mansion will be assured by Her Majesty the Noble Consort."

Listening to their conversation, Feng Bailing’s brows furrowed, and then relaxed again.

It turned out that Feng Zhan Tian had connections with Noble Consort Dugu. No wonder she had heard from Nanny Su that Feng Zhan Tian was often seen in a luxurious horse carriage, bringing expensive medicines to Feng Mansion.

Feng Zhan Tian and Dongfang Li had long been at odds, leaving Feng Bailing wondering where his silver came from, but now the truth had come to light.

It was also fortunate that she had visited the Grandmaster Mansion today, otherwise, the Drunken Immortal Inn would have really been calculated against by such a shameless villain.

After their secret conversation, Feng Zhan Tian finally stood up to leave.

Nalan De, accompanied by others, walked towards the side hall.

Nalan Chun arrived and saw Nalan De; she stood by demurely with her head bowed, not making a sound.

"Isn’t this Princess Consort Wu? What wind has blown you to my residence?"

Nalan De did not have a pleasant look upon seeing Feng Bailing. Although the incident with the Old Grand Preceptor had no direct connection with Feng Bailing, before the Old Grand Preceptor died, he had met with Dugu Wu, and not long after, the Old Grand Preceptor coughed up blood and died.

Nalan De was unaware that it was the infuriation caused by Nalan Yan’er’s actions that led to the Old Grand Preceptor’s death; he simply thought that it was Dugu Wu and his spouse who had angered the Old Grand Preceptor to death, so he held extreme hatred for the people of Wu Royal Mansion and was not courteous to Feng Bailing.

"Dad, it was me who invited Princess Consort Wu. Hong Xuan and Princess Consort Wu are here to help me with preparing the wedding clothes and other marriage-related matters."

Nalan De had just finished speaking, and Nalan Chun whispered her reply.

This was also the first time Feng Bailing had seen Nalan Chun since returning from the nunnery. Nalan Chun looked even more frail than before. Although she was a bride-to-be, there seemed to be little joy on Nalan Chun’s face. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

She was too slender, and her entire demeanor appeared timid; her eyes reflected fear, which easily invoked the desire to protect her.

If Nalan Yan’er was to be compared to a noble and elegant peony, then Nalan Chun would be a delicate and touching jasmine flower.

"Birds of a feather flock together, men of the same sort associate. I told you to learn more from your sister, but instead, you keep mingling with such indecent people. Well, in a few days, you will no longer be part of the Grandmaster Mansion."

Nalan De said irritably.

Originally, if Nalan Chun had shown a bit of promise, she would have married Dugu Wu and become Princess Consort Wu. But now, look at her, this shameless wretch went to bed with Dongfang Yong, completely throwing away the face of the Grand Preceptor, leaving no choice but to marry her off to Dongfang Yong.

Dongfang Yong neither has official honors nor wealth, nothing but a pauper.

Disgust filled Nalan De’s tone.

Nalan Chun’s head hung even lower, not daring to utter a word again.

"Mr. Nalan, I have another matter to discuss with you today.

Feng Bailing brought up the matter of the wedding banquet.

"What do you mean my daughter’s wedding banquet can’t be held at Wushuang Building? Hasn’t it been agreed upon long ago that our Nolan Mansion’s banquets must be hosted at Wushuang Building? Princess Consort Shun personally promised this."

Nalan De was immediately displeased upon hearing this.

"Wushuang Building quotes sky-high prices and has insulted my mother and my sister-in-law; our Prince Shun’s Mansion will not cooperate with them. Host the banquet at Drunken Immortal Inn, there Drunken Immortal Inn will provide the finest wine and dishes."

Princess Mingxia added from the side.

She thought Nalan De would stubbornly argue, but to her surprise, after pondering, Nalan De reluctantly conceded.

"Forget it, since this useless girl has set her heart on that pauper Dongfang Yong, everyone knows Dongfang Yong doesn’t have much money. Let it be Drunken Immortal Inn, but before hosting the banquet, I want to sample the dishes first, lest we lose face for the Grand Preceptor’s Mansion."

Princess Mingxia surprisingly found Nalan De to be somewhat reasonable and happily agreed.

They set the appointment: tomorrow noon, Prince Shun’s Mansion and Nalan De would go to the Drunken Immortal Inn for a food tasting.

On hearing this, Feng Bailing slightly furrowed his brows but said nothing more.

At night, a dark figure sneaked into the Grandmaster Mansion...

The next day at noon, Princess Consort Shun, Nalan De, Princess Mingxia, Feng Bailing, and others arrived at Drunken Immortal Inn.

"My dear relatives, these are the finest wines and dishes I’ve had Drunken Immortal Inn prepare, all signature dishes of the Inn. See if there’s anything unsuitable, and we can discuss it."

Princess Consort Shun was all smiles; once the wedding affair was settled, the heavy stone on her heart was also put down.

Nalan De pretended to be checking the dishes, but his mind was on his own schemes, his right hand unconsciously stretched into his sleeve, lightly pinching the cold porcelain bottle.

Yesterday, his rakish friend Feng Zhan Tian had given him that bottle of medicine, which he hid in his sleeve.

According to Feng Zhan Tian, Noble Consort Dugu wanted to eliminate Drunken Immortal Inn, and if he wanted to cling to Noble Consort Dugu’s powerful coattails, he must do her this favor.

Drunken Immortal Inn also had the backing of Princess Consort Wu and had some ties with the Capital Governor, not so easy to falsely accuse.

However, as long as they implicated Drunken Immortal Inn with a human life case, even Feng Bailing wouldn’t be able to help.

The elixir in the bottle was poison that would cause immediate poisoning once ingested.

But that was just for show, just to frighten people; as long as the antidote was taken in time, one would remain unharmed.

Although Nalan De was Nalan Yan’er’s father, Nalan Yan’er’s current status in the palace had greatly declined, particularly as Emperor Yongye favored Noble Consort Dugu exclusively. Nalan De wanted his daughter to say a few good words on his behalf to the Crown Prince, hoping to become the Grand Preceptor himself.

But Nalan Yan’er was unwilling. Nalan De, therefore, grew anxious and entertained the thought of courting favor with Noble Consort Dugu.

While Princess Consort Shun and others were tasting the dishes, Nalan De swallowed the poison.

After ingesting the poison, he began to try the dishes. He ate a large bite, drank a large sip of wine, and waited for the poison to take effect within his body.