Chapter 255: Frank Admissions
# 255. Frank Admissions
At that moment, Xu Qi’an couldn't conceal the shock and surprise on his face.
What the Qi-watching technique showed him made him instantly alert, and countless thoughts collided in his mind, sparking all kinds of realisations.
Two possibilities came to mind quickly: First, Lang'er might genuinely not like green bean cakes, and her previous display of liking them was merely to curry favour with Consort Chen.
Second, she was lying, and the Qi-watching technique hadn't detected it, which meant she was wearing an artefact that could shield against it.
The first possibility couldn’t be confirmed right away.
The second possibility, however, sent chills down Xu Qi’an's spine and made his adrenaline surge.
How could a palace maid from Jingxiu Palace possess an artefact that could block the Qi-watching technique?
Why would she wear such an artefact?