Sun Miao'er found it hard to believe. Xiao Ju looked like a rabbit and didn't even dare to look people in the eye. How could she do something like poisoning someone? But you can only know a person's face, not their heart. She might have been instructed by someone.

"Is Ziqian alright?"

“Ziqian is fine, thankfully he was discovered in time and Xiaoju has been sent to the authorities.” Wang Xueru said indignantly, “Alas, we owe this all to Mr. Fu. Before, the doctors in our city had never heard of Datura poison. Ever since Mr. Fu brought the senior doctors to broaden their knowledge last time, they have learned that Ziqian was not sick, but poisoned.”

Sun Miao'er frowned. "Did she use Datura poison?"

Where would a maid in a secluded mansion obtain these things? They are forbidden drugs for the imperial court; if discovered, it would be a capital offense.

Wang Xueru truthfully confided her concerns to Sun Miao'er, "Xiaoju was bought by Aunt Qin. Aunt Qin was brought back from the Western Regions by my father. Our dynasty has banned this poison, but the Western Regions do not, so I suspect..."

"So you suspect that it was Aunt Qin who drugged Master Wang back then, and now she wants to do it again." Sun Miao'er hit the nail on the head, helping Wang Xueru say what she couldn't say.

Sun Miao'er glanced at her. "Master said that the poison of the Datura flower is subtle and won't kill a person immediately, but long-term use can turn the poisoned person into a cripple, living between illusion and reality all day long, and eventually dying of madness."

The girl's pale pink fingernails dug into the flesh of her palms. "My father must have known from the beginning that it was Aunt Qin's doing! Xiao Ju was just someone she used as a scapegoat!"

Wang Xueru grew angrier the more she thought about it; it seemed that her father ultimately couldn't let go of Aunt Qin.

"I'm not afraid of anything else, but I'm afraid that if she fails this time, she'll come up with other malicious ideas. Keeping someone like that in the manor is really impossible to guard against. If anything happens to Ziqian, I will definitely not let that bitch get away with it!"

Sun Miao'er had dealt with Aunt Qin before. Aunt Qin had no children for many years, and as she watched Wang Ziqian grow up, she knew that if Master Wang passed away in the future, there would be no place for her in the Wang family.

“I’ve already convinced Father to let her move to the country villa, but I don’t know how long she’ll stay put.” Wang Xueru was holding back a bellyful of grievances and anger, but she didn’t even have a chance to vent them in the mansion. The only time she could talk to Sun Miao’er was when she saw her.

Sun Miao'er was also genuinely offering her advice; isn't that what makes sisters so close?

"Let Aunt Qin stay in the other courtyard for now. Who knows, if Master Wang doesn't see her for a while, their relationship might fade. I'm also moving to the city in a few days, so we can discuss it then."

Upon hearing that Sun Miao'er was moving to the city, Wang Xueru's face immediately lit up. "Really? Then we can see each other every day! We can go to Xianweilou to eat almond milk together. It's fresh out of the store, and I heard there are long queues of people ordering it every day!"

"Are you two chatting about delicious food behind my back again?" A man's voice came from outside the door. Wei Jingnian came from the east, holding a fan in his hand, looking elegant and like a fine young gentleman.

Wang Xueru ran over, "Brother Jingnian, you're here!"

Wei Jingnian nodded to Wang Xueru, then walked straight to Sun Miao'er, holding a small, exquisitely crafted wooden box in his hand. "Miss Sun, this is something my father asked me to bring to you."

"Please convey my thanks to Master Wei on my behalf, Young Master Wei." Sun Miao'er took the box. Wei Rongchang truly lived up to his reputation as a man of his word. In just half a month, he had taken care of everything, and she didn't even need to personally hand over the goods.

Sun Miao'er opened the box, inside which were all the house deeds and land deeds. "Xue Ru, Master Wei has gifted Pingting Cloth Shop to me. From now on, I will be in charge of wrapping your wardrobe."

"No wonder you said you wanted to move to the city!" Wang Xueru said happily. "My mother knows a lot of rich girls in Pingnan City. When your shop opens, I'll have them work there, and you can make all the money!"

Perhaps it was the weather that was cooperating today, with the sun shining exceptionally brightly. The white yarn, taking advantage of the morning sun, dried its last bit. When Sun Miao'er took the white yarn down from the rack, it fluttered in the wind, making a rustling sound.

"This material actually makes a sound? I thought you were lying to me earlier!" Wang Xueru stared incredulously at the white yarn as she heard the sound it made.

Sun Miao'er smiled and said, "The rustling sound is a unique feature of the white cotton yarn. When it's worn, it will make a sound with each step."

"Wonderful, truly wonderful, Miao'er, you really live up to your name." Wang Xueru held the dyed white yarn in her hands and examined it for a while before finally folding it up and putting it into the brocade box with satisfaction.

Sun Miao'er tucked the small wooden box containing the house and land deeds into her pocket, her heart pounding with excitement. This was her property from now on. "Stop teasing me, get ready, let's get going!"

There are still many things waiting for her in the city. The name "Pingting Cloth Shop" is not good, so she needs to think of another one. The shop has not been open for more than half a month, and it is probably in a mess. She also needs to tidy up her place so that she can bring her grandmother and the others to live in the city in the future.

"Grandma, I've come to say goodbye." Sun Miao'er walked into Grandma Sun's room, knowing that Grandma Sun was reluctant to let her go into business, but in the end she still gritted her teeth and agreed.

Grandma Sun put down the shoe soles she was sewing and slowly got up from the couch. "Miao'er, Grandma can't stop you, but when you get to the city, you have to be careful in everything you do. Don't get cheated. If you are bullied, come home and Grandma will stand up for you!"

"I understand, Grandma." Sun Miao'er understood Grandma Sun's good intentions and was so moved that her nose tingled. She held Grandma Sun's hand tightly. "Don't worry, I'll come back to pick you up once things stabilize over there!"

This trip will probably take another ten days to half a month to complete. Grandma Sun made shoe soles for her and also prepared pickled vegetables and dried fruit from her own home, which filled a small basket.

Sun Miao'er held the small basket in her hands, each one a heavy token of Grandma Sun's affection.

Although we set off in a hurry, it was already dark by the time we entered the city.

"I heard that Duhuanlou is offering free drinks today, Miao'er, shall we go check it out?" Wang Xueru asked with great interest, having somehow gotten wind of this.

Manager Hu of Duhuanlou was known for his business acumen. He often attracted customers by offering free drinks and free song and dance performances. Many customers came from far and wide, but once inside, they usually had to spend some money.

Duhuanlou is not limited to men; female guests are also welcome. However, female guests cannot request female escorts; they can only drink alcohol or watch singing and dancing in private rooms.

Wei Jingnian's lips twitched. "Duhuanlou? Didn't we agree to go to Xianweilou?"

If his father found out, he'd skin him alive; Wei Jingnian shuddered at the thought.