Upon hearing this, Mrs. Ji immediately covered her mouth, not daring to cry.
Xie Cheng asked, "Does this poison have anything to do with crying?"
Qing Pu gave Qing Hui a reproachful look and said to Xie Cheng, "The poison Lady Xie has can drive a person insane, so it's best for the afflicted to remain emotionally stable, avoiding extreme sorrow, joy, or anger, otherwise it will worsen the condition and allow the toxin to attack the heart."
She wasn't lying; indeed, those poisoned by such toxins should not have fluctuations in their emotions too great.
"I will certainly look after her and not let her get angry or cry," Xie Cheng promised, then spoke to Zhenniang: "Zhenniang, did you hear? Control your temper, don't get angry, don't cry, and you'll be fine."
"Really, really will it be fine?" Zhenniang asked, turning to Qing Pu... This maid is more agreeable; the other one is too fierce.
