In the early morning, all was quiet. A sliver of light appeared on the eastern horizon, and the azure sky shone like a sapphire that had just been washed with clear water.

"Miss, why are you up so early today?" Bai Lan looked at Yan An with a puzzled expression, knowing that her mistress usually slept until noon.

"I haven't had breakfast with my father, mother, and brother for several days. Don't make me breakfast today."

Yan An's family hadn't eaten together for several days, but today they enjoyed a pleasant breakfast together. After breakfast, Yan An returned to Zi'an Courtyard.

"Don't bother me unless it's important." Yan An moved his consciousness and entered the space, where he began to read medical books and occasionally refine some pills.

As darkness fell, the cool moonlight quietly streamed in through the gaps in the curtains.

"Miss, Miss," Bai Su called anxiously to Yan An from outside the door.

"Come in." Yan An emerged from his divine sense.

"Miss, you asked me to inquire about Liu Ruyan's situation today. I've been keeping an eye on the Minister's residence since this morning. Around noon, I heard Liu Ruyan yelling in the courtyard, then smashing things and hitting a maid. Oh right, that's the one named Chenxiang. She got slapped so many times, it was awful. I was afraid of being discovered, so I just watched from a distance. Miss, guess what happened to Liu Ruyan?"

Bai Su looked at her young mistress with admiration; her mistress was truly amazing.

"How could your young lady not know what happened to Liu Ruyan after she poisoned her?" Yan An smiled.

"Oh yes, Miss, Liu Ruyan's face is covered in rashes, it's quite frightening. The Right Vice Minister has consulted many doctors, but they all say there's nothing they can do."

Liu Ruyan was born to Minister Liu and his wife. She was Minister Liu's legitimate daughter and was known as the most talented woman in the capital. Minister Liu had always regarded Liu Ruyan as the future empress, so that she could become the most honored person second only to the emperor. Therefore, Minister Liu could not let her lose face, otherwise all his efforts over the past ten years would be in vain.

At this moment in the Minister's residence, Liu Ruyan's eyes were filled with rage: "It must be that woman, it must be that ugly woman, I'm going to kill her, I'm going to kill her."

“Father, Mother, it must be that woman at Yuelai Guest House. I couldn’t move at the time, it must have been her doing.”

"Husband, why don't you go to the palace and ask the Emperor to send a royal physician to examine our Yan'er?" Madam Liu, standing beside her, looked at her daughter's face covered in rashes with great heartache.

“No, if the imperial physicians cannot cure her, the Emperor and Empress Dowager will know that Yan’er has lost her beauty. How can she continue to be the Empress?”

"Don't worry, Yan'er. I heard that Doctor Luo appeared at Linglong Pavilion yesterday. I will go to find Doctor Luo for you tomorrow. As for that woman from Yuelai Guest, whether it is her or not, I will not let her live well. Yan'er, you should rest well in the manor for the time being."

When Liu Ruyan heard that her father was going to find Doctor Luo for her, she believed that she could definitely cure her. Once she recovered, she would definitely tear that woman to pieces. At this moment, Liu Ruyan's eyes were filled with sinister murderous intent.

"Yan'er, she's just a servant. You can scold or beat her as you please, but don't let it lead to someone's death. It's not worth it. You're going to be the Empress someday." Minister Liu looked at Chenxiang kneeling on the ground with a look of disgust.

The Minister's Mansion has searched for many doctors, but to no avail. It seems that the only option now is to seek out Physician Luo. It is said that Physician Luo appeared at Linglong Pavilion yesterday, and the antidote pill that can cure all poisons to be auctioned the day after tomorrow belongs to Physician Luo.

"Bai Su, tomorrow you will deliver this beauty cream to Linglong Pavilion and tell Manager Wang that Liu Ruyan will be there on the day of the auction. Make sure to get a good price for this medicine."

Yuelaike is also a property of Yue Xiyuan. Yes, Yan An also guessed that Linglongge belongs to Yue Xiyuan, so they must know what happened at Yuelaike.

Yan An wore a sinister smile; provoking her would come at a price.

Bai Su felt a chill run down her spine, vowing never to betray her young mistress—it was too terrifying. "Understood, Miss."

"Get me some hot water, and remember to have Bai Lan disguise you."

After spending these past few days together, I've discovered that Bai Lan's ability to learn disguise is quite remarkable; her current disguises are so convincing that ordinary people can't detect her.

After washing up, Yan An lay in bed and gradually fell asleep. She even dreamed of Yue Xiyuan and touched his firm muscles. Yan An smiled gently on the bed.

There was no moonlight or starlight tonight; the night was like a giant black curtain covering the earth. On the wall of Zi'an Courtyard, another person was perched—it was Yue Xiyuan, still dressed in black, seemingly blending into the darkness. Yue Xiyuan had just finished his business at the Dark Pavilion and rushed over to catch a glimpse of Yan An.

"Little fox, it's been so long!" Yue Xiyuan knew he had fallen for his fiancée, who had so many facets to her, and he couldn't wait to marry her.

The next day...

Yan An slept until the sun was high in the sky as usual. "Miss, you're awake! I'll go prepare breakfast for you."

A moment later, Bai Lan came in carrying Yan An's favorite food.

"Bai Tao's cooking is as delicious as ever, hehehe..." As he spoke, Yan An finished eating the breakfast he had prepared.

"Miss, I have already given the beauty cream to Manager Wang. Manager Wang said to wait for good news." Bai Su has returned from Linglong Pavilion.

“Miss, Linglong Pavilion has already spread the news. On my way back, I saw Liu Youlin (Minister Liu) heading in the direction of Linglong Pavilion. He should already know that the beauty cream will be auctioned tomorrow.”

"Okay, well done. Go and get back to work."

"Call Baizhi over; it's been a long time since you've stretched your muscles."

Bai Su had witnessed Yan An's lightness skill before, and she silently prayed for Bai Zhi.

In the afternoon, Yan An and Bai Zhi sparred for a long time. Bai Zhi was a little exhausted, but Yan An was still not satisfied.

"That's enough for today, Baizhi, you should go and rest."

"Yes, this servant takes her leave." Bai Zhi had prepared herself for the possibility of losing, but she hadn't expected that her mistress would only use six or seven tenths of her power to fight her to a draw.

Yan An asked Bai Lan to bring her hot water. Yan An added some water from Tianshan Mountain to the water. If others knew that she was taking a bath with water from Tianshan Mountain, they would definitely say that she was wasting precious resources. Her fatigue disappeared instantly.

Yan An leaned back on the couch, her black hair spread out like clouds, breathing softly, like a sleeping beauty.