The next day, Yuan Zhao specially summoned Jin Zhu and inquired in detail about Rong Ruo's poison.

"Are you sure there's no problem with the poison in his body?"

Jinzhu nodded:

"The person next to him is very capable; they should have already found a solution."

With her help, things will be even faster.

"If nothing unexpected happens, his poison will be completely cured in about a month."

This is faster than in the previous life.

January is the perfect time; by then, the imperial examinations will be over, and the affairs of the Yongning Marquis's mansion will likely be settled. If we can get rid of this jinx, that would be the best outcome.

Seeing that she remained lost in thought and silent, Jinzhu suddenly spoke up:

"If you don't want him to be well, that's fine too."

Yuan Zhao was startled, realizing that Jin Zhu wasn't joking, and she quickly said:

"I don't have that idea."

In fact, after getting to know Rong Ruo in this life, she discovered that he wasn't such a wicked person after all.

Her initial desire to get rid of Rong Ruo changed to simply wanting to get rid of him.

Now that his cold poison has been cured, he probably won't bother me anymore.

Perhaps he will remember her kindness in donating blood and won't make things difficult for his father and brothers.

Just as I was thinking this, I heard Jinzhu say:

"But he might not let you go even after he's cured of the poison."

At this point, her eyes visibly dimmed:

"That's how Master left us."

Jinzhu's words put Yuan Zhao on guard; everything she was doing now was just wishful thinking.

Rong Ruo is not moving her now only because she is still useful. When he no longer needs her blood, will he still let her go?

"Don't mention this to anyone."

Yuan Zhao whispered his instructions.

Rong Ruo always had someone following her, but perhaps because he would return every night, she felt safe speaking in this house. This was also very likely because Rong Ruo didn't want her secret to be revealed.

Therefore, Yuan Zhao was not worried that her conversation with Jin Zhu would be leaked.

Jinzhu nodded and then continued to study the detoxification.

Yuan Zhao thought about it for a while but couldn't come up with any ideas.

It is true that Rong Ruo was capricious and unpredictable, and it is also true that he killed people without hesitation.

Will he really let himself off the hook then?

Just as Yuan Zhao was hesitating, Wen Feng came in to report:

"Miss, Gu Qingfeng has arrived."

"Please invite them into my hall."

Yuan Zhao snapped out of his daze and spoke.

Today is the third day, and it seems that Gu Qingfeng has come to his senses.

As expected, upon seeing Yuan Zhao, Gu Qingfeng bowed and said:

"Madam, do you still stand by what you said that day?"

"Of course it counts."

Yuan Zhao spoke.

"Alright, then this humble one would like to give it a try."

"Asking the wind."

Yuan Zhao called out, and Wen Feng took out the contract that had been prepared beforehand. Upon seeing this, Gu Qingfeng's expression became somewhat complicated:

"Madam had anticipated my arrival."

"You are a smart person."

Smart people make smart choices.

Gu Qingfeng gave Yuan Zhao a deep look, and then said:

"Qingfeng will not let Madam down."

He readily signed his name, and then Yuan Zhao had Wen Feng explain the details of her two dowry shops to Gu Qingfeng.

Gu Qingfeng thought for a moment and then spoke:

"I'd like to go and take a look first."

"Can."

Yuan Zhaochong asked Feng Dao:

"Wenfeng, take Manager Gu there."

As soon as the contract was signed, Yuan Zhao changed her form of address, which pleased Gu Qingfeng even more. He also felt that Yuan Zhao was indeed a woman who was just as capable as any man.

He and his elder brother had been inquiring about Yuan Zhao for the past few days, and finally decided to give it a try.

Such a good opportunity may never come again.

Before leaving, Gu Qingfeng said:

"I haven't thanked Madam yet. Thank you for lending my brother the money that day."

He only learned in the last few days that his older brother had gone to a gambling den to borrow money and was almost beaten to death.

This is one of the reasons why he decided to seek refuge with Yuan Zhao. If not for anything else, he would do anything for this kindness.

Hearing Gu Qingfeng's words, Yuan Zhao paused for a moment before saying:

"You reap what you sow, so you don't need to thank me."

If Gu Qingchen hadn't felt pity for her in his previous life, she wouldn't have stepped in to save him that day.

Everything is simply a matter of cause and effect.

Although Gu Qingfeng didn't understand, he didn't ask any further questions.