My Sexy CEO Wife

Chapter 395 - 392: Hanging by a Thread

After struggling for a long time, Di Renkui finally compromised, "I... I agree! But you need to keep your word. Once it's done, you must give me the antidote."

"Don't worry, after Wan Fuchang is dead, I will take you to see the bandit leader, and he will surely give you the antidote," Cao Buwei said with a smile.

"I hope so," Di Renkui said weakly.

"Here, take this." Cao Buwei handed Di Renkui a small bottle. "It contains a strong poison! Find a way to pour the poison into the medicinal soup that Wan Fuchang drinks!"

Di Renkui hesitated, "Will this poison really be able to take Wan Fuchang's life?"

"Absolutely." Cao Buwei nodded emphatically, "Not to mention that Wan Fuchang is seriously injured— even at his peak, he would be poisoned to death."

"Did the bandit leader give you this poison as well?"

"Yes."

"What agreement did you reach with the bandit leader?"

"You're asking a bit too much!" Cao Buwei frowned. "Some things are not for you to inquire about."

Di Renkui nodded. "I understand. I won't ask further in the future."

"You're carrying healing pills, right?"

"Yes..."

Di Renkui tremblingly took out a healing pill and put it into his mouth. The elixir melted as soon as it entered, turning into a warm stream that flowed into his body. It didn't take long for Di Renkui's complexion to become rosy and his breathing to become much steadier.

"Can you stand up?" asked Cao Buwei.

"I'll try." Di Renkui braced himself on the ground and slowly stood up.

"I'm really sorry for leaving you badly injured today—I'll definitely hold a banquet to apologize to you another day."

"No need... You just have to give me the antidote."

"Don't worry..."

"I'm leaving."

After resting for a while, Di Renkui turned and left.

"I won't see you out." Cao Buwei walked to the entrance, watching Di Renkui leave, his mouth slowly curving into a cold smirk.

...

Di Renkui had tried many methods but could not rid his body of the deadly poison, which meant... he had no choice but to cooperate with Cao Buwei... and plot to assassinate Wan Fuchang...

"Damn it all!" Di Renkui cursed through clenched teeth. "Cao Buwei, I'm not finished with you!"

After calming himself down, Di Renkui got up and left the tent.

...

"Lord Feng, brewing medicine again?" Di Renkui asked with a broad smile on his face.

"Yes." The middle-aged man called Lord Feng squatted on the ground, carefully adding herbs to the pot. "Is there something you need from me, Lord Di?"

"There's a small favor I'd like to ask for your help with..."

"What is it?"

"It's like this, my daughter has taken a liking to Cao Buwei's son, and she insists that I go propose a marriage... I'm embarrassed to do so, worried about being rejected, which would make me lose face..."

"Your daughter has taken a fancy to Cao Buwei's son?" Lord Feng was taken aback. "That's quite rare."

"I was hoping Lord Feng could facilitate this a bit," Di Renkui said. "If you can make this happen, I will be very grateful."

"This..."

"I know you and Lord Cao are acquainted. If you intercede, Lord Cao will surely take it seriously."

"Alright, I'll give it a try, but I can't guarantee it will definitely work out."

...

"Wait here for a moment, I'll go out and get something, I'll be right back." Lord Seal hurried out.

What an opportunity!

Di Renkui's eyes lit up, he quickly took out a small bottle, opened the lid, and poured the poison inside into the pot... In just a moment, Di Renkui had just put the small bottle away when Lord Seal came back, holding a piece of herbal medicine in his hand.

That was close! Almost got caught! Di Renkui's face twitched.

"I forgot a piece of herbal medicine, my memory is getting worse." Lord Seal chopped the herb into small pieces and added it to the pot. "Huh?" Lord Seal sniffed, "This smell isn't quite right."

"Ah?" Di Renkui was startled inside, "What's wrong with it? It's quite fragrant!" Di Renkui feigned calmness and smiled, "I can't help but want to take a few sips."

"This medicine is not for you to drink." Lord Seal waved his hand, "This is the medicine brewed for Wan Fuchang, no one else is qualified to drink it."

"Only Wan Fuchang can have the fortune to have Lord Seal personally prepare his medicine."

"If Lord Di would like some, I will brew you a pot of revitalizing soup another day."

"Alright, it's a deal then."

"Eh... The smell from before is gone?" Lord Seal sniffed hard, "Am I mistaken?"

"Lord Seal, I have matters to attend to, so I shall take my leave." Di Renkui dared not stay any longer, for fear of Lord Seal discovering a flaw.

"Oh, let me see you out." Lord Seal stood up to accompany him, "I will find some time to see Cao Buwei and do my best to help make your arrangement happen."

"That would be wonderful." Di Renkui left with a face full of joy.

...

"Sigh..."

Di Renkui let out a breath of stagnant air, patted his chest, "That really scared me to death!" As he said that, Di Renkui looked back and muttered to himself, "Success or failure hinges on this one action! I must go back and prepare. Once Wan Fuchang is dead, the military camp will definitely fall into chaos, and I will take the opportunity to leave."

I can no longer return to the military camp after this.

Worse comes to worst, I'll be wandering the world!

Di Renkui was feeling quite depressed.

...

"Sir!" Chen San rushed into the tent, "Just a short while ago, Chiliarch Di Renkui went to see Cao Buwei and stayed for a long time before leaving... When Di Renkui left, it seemed his expression was quite poor."

"Di Renkui?" Gao Fei was startled, "What does he want with Cao Buwei?"

Chen San shook his head, "It was too far away to hear their conversation."

Gao Fei pondered for a moment, "Arrange for some people to keep an eye on Di Renkui." As he said this, Gao Fei added, "Everyone who has had contact with Cao Buwei must be watched."

"I understand." Chen San nodded and left.

Half an hour passed.

Chen San returned, "Sir, I've just received news that Di Renkui went to Lord Seal's residence..."

"He went to Lord Seal's residence?" Gao Fei frowned, "What exactly is Di Renkui trying to do... Right!" Gao Fei suddenly raised his head, "I remember Lord Seal brews soup medicine for Wan Fuchang every day, doesn't he?"

Chen San nodded, "Yes, Lord Seal is known as a miraculous doctor in the camp."

"Oh no!" Gao Fei's expression changed, "Trouble is brewing!" Gao Fei took off running.

"Sir, what just happened?" Chen San followed quickly, having rarely seen Gao Fei in such a hurry.

"I have a faint suspicion, but I hope I am wrong; otherwise, we're in big trouble." Gao Fei rushed ahead as fast as he could.

"Suspicion? What suspicion?" The more Chen San heard, the more confused he got.

"No time to explain now," Gao Fei said urgently, "Despite all the precautions, it still wasn't enough. Hopefully, it's not too late!"