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Chapter 1080: Chapter 1080 The Food is Really Poisonous_1 Chapter 1080: Chapter 1080 The Food is Really Poisonous_1 Go to the Imperial Kitchen to find the murderer?

Qiao Xiaomai blinked her eyes, seriously pondering the feasibility of this matter.

Seeing her in deep thought, Yang Wenxiao added, “With Tong Sanlang by your side, you need not worry about safety. Your daily job, aside from cooking, is to quietly observe the people in the Imperial Kitchen. I suspect this substance isn’t just mixed into the Herbal Fruit; I’m concerned it’s being mixed into all the dishes in some form or another.”

He recounted his analysis and the unusual behavior of Emperor Yongan and others to Qiao Xiaomai, and then said, “You have big, bright eyes; you and your husband must observe more closely.”

Qiao Xiaomai “…”

What?

Emperor Yongan and the Empress thought the food she cooked was incredibly awful?

They thought her cooking was like chewing bitter herbs?

The reason Yang Wenxiao had asked for ingredients by the cartload wasn’t because the royal family liked her cooking but because it was safe?

All her previous naive thoughts were just her overthinking?!

Recalling the proud tone she had used when first discussing this topic with Tong Sanlang, she couldn’t help but rub her face with her hand.

Seeing her stunned, Yang Wenxiao hastily added, “This task isn’t dangerous, the chefs in the Imperial Kitchen don’t know Kung Fu. With Sanlang present, you won’t be in any danger.”

Qiao Xiaomai blinked and nodded dazedly, “Then, when Sanlang returns, I’ll talk to him about it.”

“If you and your husband handle this well, and the issue is resolved, I will immediately confer a title upon Sanlang. Once he has a title, you will no longer be a village girl whom anyone can bully,” said Yang Wenxiao, his words carrying a profound implication.

Clearly, he was referring to Bai Zhi.

Qiao Xiaomai thought of Bai Zhi’s arrogant demeanor and couldn’t help feeling tempted.

Yang Wenxiao was right; going to the Imperial Kitchen to find the killer didn’t seem like such a bad idea…

Given Yang Wenxiao’s situation, it looked like he was really out of options.

His treatment of Liuli showed that he was a man who valued emotional bonds. If she and Tong Sanlang could resolve this matter, then Yang Wenxiao would surely trust them more as a couple in the future.

He was willing to rely on her and Tong Sanlang at this critical moment; he truly was putting forth a great deal of sincerity.

Just then, Emperor Yongan appeared at the entrance of the great hall, “Father, come take a look in the side hall.”

“What’s the matter?” Yang Wenxiao looked towards him.

Emperor Yongan glanced over Qiao Xiaomai, hesitated for a moment, and then said, “The Imperial Doctors say there is definitely something wrong with the food, they want to test it for poison.”

Yang Wenxiao “…”

Qiao Xiaomai was horrified and immediately denied it, “No, there’s absolutely no way, how could I possibly poison anyone?!”

“Where is the Imperial Doctor? Bring him here,” Yang Wenxiao’s expression remained unchanged.

“Yes.”

Emperor Yongan gave an instruction to Fang Hai by his side, then stepped into the great hall.

Yang Wenxiao pointed to the Herbal Fruit and the suspected Poppy substance on the table and asked, “Do you know what this is?”

“It’s Herbal Fruit, isn’t it?” Emperor Yongan said as he picked one up, examining it in his hand, “It’s Herbal Fruit.”

“Look closely,” Yang Wenxiao said.

At his words, Emperor Yongan sat down next to the table and closely inspected the pile of Herbal Fruit.

A moment later, he too noticed something was amiss.

“Father, this is…”

“Found by Qiao Xiaomai. I don’t know exactly what it is, and neither do they as a couple, but it’s almost certainly not Herbal Fruit,” Yang Wenxiao said, looking at Emperor Yongan and pointing at the Herbal Fruit.

“The problem lies with your palates, that now you find other foods taste bitter. It’s a pity this is a slow-acting poison; even using animals for testing wouldn’t yield results quickly.”

“Qiao Xiaomai and Tong Sanlang have no motive for poisoning anyone; if there is a problem with this meal, it did not originate from them.”