"What's wrong?" she asked in surprise, then frowned as if remembering something. "Did you run into Xie Jingyi and get bullied by her?"
"No." Xiao Tao quickly shook her head, looking at the young lady on the bed, whose complexion had lost its former rosy glow, and suddenly felt very sad.
She had just gone to arrange accommodations for the Second Master's two concubines when she ran into Changlin and Changfeng on her way back.
She vaguely heard Changfeng say that Doctor Xu was not here and that the medicinal ingredient could not be found.
Later, the two noticed her and stopped talking.
She guessed that Dr. Xu should have the medicinal ingredient, but Dr. Xu wasn't there, and she couldn't find it either...
A day has passed. If we don't find the medicinal ingredient soon, what will happen to the young lady's poison?
"What happened?" Rong Qingqing asked.
"It's nothing." Xiao Tao shook her head, forcing herself to cheer up. She felt it was best not to tell her mistress about this yet, lest she worry.
Noticing the probing gaze directed at her mistress, she quickly changed the subject, saying, "Miss, are you hungry? Let me make you something to eat."
"Okay, I want braised pork ribs." Rong Qingqing saw that she was unwilling to say, and she had a vague idea of what was going on, but she did not ask any more questions.
"No, ribs are too greasy and not good for wound healing," Xiao Tao hurriedly said. "I'll go and cook you some pork liver and lean meat porridge instead. Pork liver is good for replenishing blood."
"Alright, alright, whatever you make, I'll eat." Rong Qingqing said helplessly.
Since she was injured yesterday, she has been eating mostly bland food, and her mouth is almost completely tasteless.
"Then this servant will go first." Xiao Tao breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly retreated.
As soon as Xiao Tao left, Rong Qingqing's smile faded.
The problem must be with the medication, right?
Without the medicinal ingredient, would she die?
If she dies, can she return to her original world? Or... disappear completely?
She felt lost.
...
Xie Jingrun had just returned from the palace when Changfeng reported the matter to him.
"Doctor Xu is not here. I have searched the entire Xu residence, but I have not been able to find Yu Biluo."
Upon hearing this, Xie Jingrun frowned slightly. "Has anyone been sent to find Doctor Xu?"
"I've inquired and found out that Doctor Xu went to the mountains to collect herbs several days ago and hasn't returned yet. We've already sent some people out to look for him," Changfeng said.
"Have someone inquire at the pharmacies in the capital to see if they have any Yu Bi Luo," Xie Jingrun instructed. Since Doctor Xu originally had Yu Bi Luo, it's impossible that he ran out in such a short time. "Check who Doctor Xu has been treating recently."
"Yes, I'll go right away." Changfeng replied and immediately withdrew.
Xie Jingrun stood there for a moment, then looked at Changlin and asked, "Where is she?"
Changlin knew who his master was referring to when he said "her," and immediately replied, "As soon as the old lady returned to the manor, she went straight to Qinfang Garden. She's probably resting now." After a pause, he decided to report to him what had happened in front of the manor gate that day.
Upon hearing this, Xie Jingrun's brows furrowed with impatience. "Choose a day to have the Xue family come to propose marriage."
Nagabayashi Ichirin replied, "Yes." This meant that the Third Miss was to be kicked out of the house.
He silently lit a candle for the third young lady.
Things are different now. The old lady's status in the mansion has risen significantly. How could the third young lady possibly offend her?
Unfortunately, the Third Miss is so clueless and keeps offending the Old Madam. Isn't this forcing the master to deal with her?
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