Ke Shouwang’s eyes shifted, and he said, "After all, I brought these ceramic jars, and if I let my people change their order, it seems a bit unfair."
"But I can’t trust the Eldest Heir’s men either. I see your sister is young, innocent, and adorable, she surely won’t deceive us."
"So let’s have her help us switch the positions of the jars, and then we’ll close our eyes and pick one. Do you think that’s feasible?"
Bai Xuanmo’s eyes were icy, his thin lips curled into a smile: "As you wish."
Ke Shouwang said to Bai Zhi’er, "Little sister, could you help us out?"
The little one quickly bounced off the chair obediently.
The tuft on her head wobbled with her small steps, making her seem even more clever and cute.
Bai Zhi’er walked up to the ceramic jars and took a peek inside.
"What fat grubs!" She exclaimed, covering her face with both hands, her voice endearing.
Ke Shouwang nearly fainted from anger.
"What’s wrong with you siblings! These aren’t grubs, aren’t grubs! These two insects have a name, they’re called Poisonous Gu! And I’ve specially bred them as a deadly male and female pair!"
Bai Zhi’er pouted, "Alright, I just need to switch their order, right?"
"Correct." Ke Shouwang smiled confidently.
Earlier, when they weren’t paying attention, he had secretly hidden the antidote behind his molars.
Even if he were to consume the female insect, he wasn’t afraid at all!
Bai Xuanmo gritted his teeth, smiling as he urged, "Ke Shouwang, do you have any last words?"
Ke Shouwang puffed out his chest, brimming with confidence, "None! Although, Eldest Heir, remember if you accidentally get poisoned, do inform me within an hour, and I can still give you the antidote in time."
Bai Xuanmo chuckled, "Keep it for yourself."
Bai Zhi’er waved her little hand, "Alright, listen to me, everyone close your eyes!"
Ke Shouwang and Bai Xuanmo both obediently closed their eyes.
Bai Zhi’er very responsibly went to check both sides to see if any servant was sneaking a peek through their lashes.
Seeing everyone with their eyes closed, she quickly opened the two jars.
She stuck her chubby little hand in and picked out the two insects.
The male insect was slightly larger and seemed to struggle quite a bit.
Because of its struggle, the female insect let out a strange chirping, akin to a cricket.
Bai Zhi’er quickly whispered, "Shhh."
Ke Shouwang heard the noise and quickly asked, "Little sister, are you done?"
"Almost, almost!" Bai Zhi’er said, quickly gesturing to the two little insects, muttering in a low voice, "Bear with it, you two, just hold on for a bit!"
With that said, she put the two insects into her own wallet and tightened the drawstring on the pocket.
Enjoying the show is one thing.
She couldn’t stand by and watch her big brother get in trouble.
Besides, her mother always said, eating can be exaggerated, but it can’t be evil.
Putting insects in your mouth, too weird!
She’d keep them safe for now.
Then, Bai Zhi’er quickly picked up a piece of yam from the table and broke it into two very small pieces.
Then she said in her soft baby voice, "I’ve switched them, but to be fair, how about you both open your eyes at the same time, and I’ll help feed them to you?"
Ke Shouwang hadn’t spoken yet when Bai Xuanmo already frowned, "Those insects are disgusting; Little Ball, you’d better not touch them."
"It’s fine, since big brother dares to eat them, of course, I can touch them."
Ke Shouwang felt that he had no grievances with the little sister.
He thought for a moment and then advised, "Then little sister, when you put it in your mouth, be quick, these insects can cut through skin, hesitating for a moment might cause injury!"
Bai Zhi’er beam a smile, "Don’t worry~"