Shen Yunjiao was both annoyed and amused. How could she not know that Yan Shiman could be so timid?

When the two men entered the house, Beifeng was still lying on the bed with his eyes closed.

Shen Yunjiao quietly approached and saw that his breathing was even and steady, and his expression was calm.

Thankfully, it doesn't look like poisoning.

She reached out to feel Beifeng's pulse and found that, apart from being slightly restless, his pulse was much stronger and healthier than that of an ordinary man.

Shen Yunjiao thought to herself that Yan Shiman's pulse must be extremely weak. He looked so pale and pitiful, as if all his yang energy had been drained.

As she was taking his pulse, Beifeng's fingers suddenly twitched slightly.

This subtle movement, however, resonated like a thunderclap in Yan Shiman's heart.

He was so startled that he jumped up from the bedside.

Shen Yunjiao was almost scared to death by Yan Shiman's reaction.

She glanced at Bei Feng and then said to Yan Shiman with an annoyance, "He's not awake."

Yan Shiman breathed a sigh of relief, but then found himself in an awkward situation.

He didn't know what was wrong with him.

At this moment, Yan Shiman wanted Beifeng to wake up so that he could apologize to him and explain things to his cousin.

But Yan Shiman was afraid that Beifeng would wake up and be angry, and wanted to settle accounts with him.

Yan Shiman stood there blankly, like a wooden statue. Shen Yunjiao glanced at him and then calmly ordered, "Go, bring me the bottle of medicinal wine you drank from."

He snapped out of his daze and quickly went to the table to bring over the wine.

Shen Yunjiao took the bottle of "Daughter's Pastry," brought it close to her nose, and gently sniffed it.

The unique fragrance instantly filled the air, making her expression complicated.

“Yan Shiman, this is no ordinary wine, but…” Shen Yunjiao paused, frowned and said slowly, “This is an aphrodisiac.”

Yan Shiman was also stunned. "But...but Hua Niang didn't tell me this was an aphrodisiac."

Shen Yunjiao narrowed her eyes slightly, "So you mean you suspect I smelled it wrong?"

Yan Shiman quickly shook his head in denial, "I was just surprised that Hua Niang would give me this kind of medicine. I clearly told her that I just wanted my voice to become more gentle and charming." As he spoke, he became a little aggrieved.

“Your voice will change when you get emotional, and Hua Niang didn’t lie to you.” Shen Yunjiao smelled the medicinal wine again and explained to Yan Shiman, “This wine contains kudzu root, and if you take it for a long time, your voice will naturally become closer to a woman’s voice.”

Kudzu root contains isoflavones, which are estrogen-like substances. Even in modern times, doctors recommend it to patients who need gender reassignment surgery.

“However, this wine not only contains kudzu root, but also ylang-ylang and Cnidium monnieri. Both of these are aphrodisiacs, and I guess when Hua Niang took this medicine, she was probably thinking of using it to entertain customers,” Shen Yunjiao continued.

Yan Shiman forced a smile that looked more like a grimace, “I should have asked him more clearly.”

"Moreover, this Cnidium monnieri is also poisonous, and long-term use is not good for your health." Shen Yunjiao pondered for a moment, her voice carrying a hint of seriousness, "Yan Shiman, for your health, you should stop using this medicine in the future."

Yan Shiman nodded, then looked at Beifeng on the bed, her voice filled with worry, "Beifeng drank almost half a bottle last night, what if he doesn't wake up?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Yunjiao coughed softly, her eyes flickering slightly.

Seeing that she seemed hesitant to speak, Yan Shiman became even more anxious, pacing around like an ant on a hot pan. "Shen Yunjiao, we're so familiar with each other, if you have any doubts, just ask."

"It's nothing really, just wondering if you two slept together last night?"

Upon hearing Shen Yunjiao's words, Yan Shiman's expression changed, and her pale face turned very rosy.

"I...he...we..." Yan Shiman seemed a little nervous, and even her tone became stammering.

If he were to reveal the truth, and Shen Yunjiao pressed for details, wouldn't he lose face completely?

The dignified heir of the Prince of Runan, the master of Ziyun Tower, was actually defiled by a man?!

Yan Shiman felt extremely ashamed just thinking about it.

Seeing his helpless expression, Shen Yunjiao guessed that they must have gone too far.

She said earnestly, "Since there has been sexual intercourse and the essence has been expelled, the aphrodisiac in Beifeng's body will naturally be neutralized. We don't need to go to the trouble of finding an antidote. I will give Beifeng acupuncture later, and he should wake up soon. Then you can have the servants prepare some hangover soup."

After saying that, she turned to Fuxia and whispered an order for her to bring her complete set of acupuncture tools from the carriage. Fuxia nodded in agreement and quickly got to work.

Shen Yunjiao rolled up her sleeves and laid out all the silver needles.

Ice was kept in the room. Yan Shiman knew it was hot today, so he specially ordered someone to place an ice basin at Shen Yunjiao's feet, both to dispel the heat and to help her stay calm and focused while receiving acupuncture.

He waited anxiously to the side.

She observed the changes in the North Wind with rapt attention. When she saw the North Wind's previously tightly closed eyes begin to tremble slightly, as if it were about to awaken, she swiftly and accurately removed all the silver needles.

"He'll wake up soon, so I'll wait for you outside."

Shen Yunjiao was still thinking about asking Yan Shiman for help, so she planned to wait here until Yan Shiman finished dealing with his current matter before talking to him.

Yan Shiman felt a mix of emotions; he actually didn't want Shen Yunjiao to leave.

He dared not face the north wind alone.

However, if Shen Yunjiao were to watch from this side, and Beifeng were to become enraged, the whole situation would become even more difficult to manage.

"Then you can wait for me in the next room. Maybe I'll come looking for you later, covered in wounds," Yan Shiman said dejectedly.

Shen Yunjiao was taken aback, then smiled and said, "Go and explain things clearly to Beifeng. Remember to be sincere and let him feel your apology."

Whether or not to forgive is something Beifeng has to consider.

Shen Yunjiao didn't want to meddle, but since one was Xiao Huaijin's cousin and the other was Xiao Huaijin's confidant, she still had to offer some advice.

But having said what needed to be said, Shen Yunjiao stood up gracefully, her figure as slender as a willow, and drifted away.

In the room, only Yan Shiman remained, waiting anxiously.