Whether it was short-sighted or not, Jiang Qiao did not comment on this. "Remember, your good older brother has lived here for several years, and his sons have all grown up. Think about your advantages and the old lady's status. Perhaps these things will help you. As for the rest, I can't do anything about it."

After saying that, she immediately changed the subject. She had already given the reminders she needed to. She didn't want to comment on whether Wang Dahua was good or bad. The good and the bad were both in the past, and everyone should live their own peaceful lives.

As for anything else, Jiang Xintong shouldn't even think about it. She has already made her stance clear regarding the Jiang family's affairs: she will not participate. Trying to drag her down with her? Dream on.

They're siblings, mother and son; blood is thicker than water. Why should she, an outsider, interfere? If one day they suddenly realize they're still siblings and mother and son, she won't be the bad guy anymore.

"Auntie, please have a seat. I haven't finished my winter break homework yet, so I'll go and get busy."

After Jiang Xintong left, Jiang Qiao went to Qiao Jie's room. The old man sighed, "Your sixth grandfather was right. Jiang Xintong is not going to let go this time. With Mother in this state, relying on Jiang Ping's family will probably only make her die faster."

Jiang Qiao smiled, got up to make tea for the old man, and said, "Who cares what they do? I'll go cook now. What would you like to eat?"

The old man had little appetite. "Eat something light. You've been like that these past few days. Make some porridge and some flatbread."

Jiang Qiao had just gone out to cook when Song Shutian came over. "My goodness, you're really punctual! How's it going? Did you bring the person over?"

"They'll send it over first thing tomorrow morning. Be prepared. The situation is very serious, and they don't have any better options over there. The Ning family elders also want to bring their grandson back. It's not convenient for them to do anything outside, so it will be easier for them to take care of him when he comes back."

They're sending a doctor and a nurse over here temporarily to assist you. They'll go back once things are working. After all, Ning Hao is a hero—"

Jiang Qiao waved her hand and said, "You go inside first and keep my grandfather company. We'll have dinner together later."

Since Song Shutian was here, Jiang Qiao couldn't just make do. She cooked a plate of meat for Song Shutian, while she and Qiao Jie were content with some pickled vegetables and aspic.

While eating, I asked about the situation over there. "We haven't found anything yet, but I came here today to tell you some news: your uncle is being transferred."

The grandfather and grandson looked at Song Shutian in surprise, "Where are you being transferred to?"

"provincial capital--"

Gu Zhengkai had mentioned this before, but Jiang Qiao didn't expect it to happen so soon.

He muttered to himself, "Provincial capital? Why does that sound so strange?"

Suddenly, a thought flashed through her mind, and she looked at Song Shutian with a hint of inquiry. "Don't tell me you're asking my uncle to go and find out about that wolf this time?"

Song Shutian smiled and said, "It's not that bad. However, your uncle has experience in this area, so it would be best if he could help us. The more capable you are, the more you should do."

Jiang Qiao snorted, "You're really good at talking. My uncle just went there and is unfamiliar with the place. Plus, there's a wolf in that area. If he investigates, he'll definitely be in danger."

Let me tell you, ask your people to keep an eye on my uncle and not let him go it alone.

He was impressive back then, but don't forget, he spent so many years in prison that even a good person can be driven insane.

Also, you can't bring up my uncle's background. He gave everything he could for his beliefs, and he almost lost his life.

What's wrong with being a landlord? They didn't steal or rob. In those days, they were just trying to make a living. They just accumulated more money and bought more land over generations. They didn't oppress the people or do anything to others.

So, you guys have to cover for him in this matter. If I hear anyone is using this to bully my uncle, I'm really going to confront them. Don't even mention using my status to intimidate them.

Actually, Jiang Qiao didn't really agree with Gu Zhengkai's sudden transfer there, but she couldn't ignore her uncle's thoughts. So, the only thing she could do was to have Song Shutian's people secretly take care of him.

Song Shutian sighed, "Jiang Qiao, actually I'm envious. Why aren't you my sister? If you were in our family, that would be so great. With someone like you protecting me, I wouldn't have to worry about anything."

Qiao Jie patted Song Shutian on the shoulder and said, "Song, don't try to take her away from us. It's not your turn. Girl, you don't have any other problems, you're just very protective of your own. Just get along well with our Qiao'er in the future. Maybe when she grows up, she'll include you in her list of people she wants to protect. So, don't be envious."

When Jiang Qiao asked what Gu Zhengkai was doing, Song Shutian really didn't know. He only knew that Gu had gone to the government office, but what he was doing there was up to his superiors.

Before leaving, Song Shutian didn't forget to add, "Remember, go see Ning Hao at the hospital where Yang Yunqi is staying tomorrow. We're counting on you, old man. You should go and see him too. If you two work together, maybe we can make a difference."

Whether it's a success or not, not only Qiao Jie, but even Jiang Qiao herself isn't sure. It's poisoning, and each family's poison formula is different. Even if they could figure it out, she's afraid Ning Hao wouldn't be able to wait.

The higher-ups agreed to let Ning Hao transfer over, which probably means they really couldn't think of a solution.

Jiang Qiao pondered for a long time in the room, then turned to find Qiao Jie and asked, "Grandpa Qiao, do you think there are any similarities between the poisons from different places?"

Qiao Jie sighed, "I don't know either. This isn't my forte. Girl, have you looked at all the medicine prescriptions in our family? Are there any instructions about poisons?"

Jiang Qiao nodded, her worry deepening. "But I'm worried it might not be the right treatment. I've never encountered a situation like this before. So, I wanted to ask you, sir, what insights and experiences have you gained over the years?"

Qiao Jie frowned and pondered for a while. "To be honest, all herbs are poisonous, but when they are properly combined, they can be a medicine that can cure diseases. If they are not properly combined, they can be a deadly poison."

The poisonous herbs vary from place to place, but if something can make a poison, there must also be an antidote. It's said that every poison has its counteracting element; there should be other herbs nearby that counteract that poison. If we knew their components, perhaps we could research and find an antidote. However, I wonder if Ning Hao can wait that long?

This is also what the old man is most worried about. He had been focused on his granddaughter, and now that his own child had fallen ill, he had no time or inclination to pay attention to other people's children.

But now that Jiang Qiao is alright, Ning Hao's situation is a big deal, since he's the one who watched the child grow up.

"Girl, go and gather the medicinal herbs. Prepare everything we can use at home. We also have bezoar, which is also used to detoxify, but I don't know if it will work."