Chapter 4: To kill Qi Yunshen, you need a deadly poison
Jiang Yunzheng returned home along the same route.
After preparing the medicine for Song, he carried the food box and went to Qingfeng Courtyard.
At this time in Qingfeng Courtyard.
Qin sat on the edge of the bed, and a few rare cracks appeared on her well-maintained face.
"Sister, the mansion's expenses are enormous right now, and the income from the shops and land isn't much. Winter is almost here, and we have to buy winter clothes for the servants. All the affairs of the mansion require money. I have no other choice but to come to you. Are you really going to leave me in dire straits without any help?"
Mrs. Yang couldn't bear to watch and couldn't help but said, "Second Madam, you have contributed a lot over the years, and the money will run out one day-"
Qin's expression froze, and she glared at Mrs. Yang: "Is it reasonable for a servant to interrupt the master when he is speaking?"
Song raised her hand and interrupted Mrs. Yang.
"Qin, you've been using this excuse since the year before last. If Zhuangzi's cooking skills aren't good enough, then change your livelihood. If the family's income isn't enough to cover their expenses, then find a way to cut costs."
Qin tugged at her handkerchief, her eyes reddening. "Since that's the case, I won't say much. It's just that the property deeds to several shops in the capital need to be renewed. Sister, give me the original ones, and I'll have someone go to the government office to exchange them for new ones."
Song's eyes paused slightly: "There's no rush for this matter. You should first take care of the household expenses."
Qin gritted her teeth and wiped away her tears: "Since that's the case, I won't bother you any more."
Qin called out to the outside, and a maid in purple came over with a tray in her hand. On the tray was a bowl of black medicine.
Song's expression was indifferent, as if she didn't see it.
"Sister, this medicine soup was just made a while ago. It has cooled down a bit outside. Please drink it while it's hot."
Song said calmly, "Put it aside. I just woke up a short time ago. I'll feel sleepy again after drinking. My old bones won't be able to see much sunlight anymore."
Qin's smile grew wider and wider. "Sister, what are you talking about? News came this morning from Prince Yu's Mansion that Xiaoge is pregnant. If Xiaoge can safely give birth to Prince Yu's first boy, then our Shi Mansion will also benefit greatly. Sister, your happy days are still to come."
The Shi family has two sons and two daughters. The eldest son, Shi Chaoqing, passed away four years ago. The second daughter, Shi Xiaoge, married Prince Yu as a concubine. The third son, Shi Jingtao, is currently studying at Lushan Academy outside the capital. The fourth daughter is Shi Xiaoya.
Except for Shi Chaoqing, the remaining three are all from the Qin family.
"Qiunong, feed the Madam the medicine."
"yes."
Song said calmly, "Wait."
At the same time, there was a noise outside the door.
A thin figure leaned against the doorpost. Jiang Yunzheng had a faint smile on her face, but her eyes were cold. She said in a gentle voice:
"Mrs. Qin is busy, so I'll take care of feeding her the medicine."
Qin's voice was very gentle, "It's okay, I'm free today."
Jiang Yunzheng smiled and said, "Really?"
But the next moment, the voice of Qin's personal maid came from outside the door.
"Madam, the master wants to see you."
Qin glanced at Jiang Yunzheng and walked out of Qingfeng Courtyard.
After hearing what Song said just now, Jiang Yunzheng narrowed her eyes slightly. Qin was short of money, so she had to get some compensation from other places.
She poured Qin's medicine into the flowerpot, then took out the medicine she had prepared, smiled and said, "Mother, don't worry. The most important thing for you now is to take care of your health. Leave the rest to me."
After Song finished drinking the medicine, her kind gaze fell on Jiang Yunzheng's face.
Ever since Yun Zheng fell into a coma and woke up today, something seemed to have changed.
Jiang Yunzheng's eyes paused slightly, and she changed the subject, "Mother, I will heal you, and Chaoqing will rest in peace in her grave."
When talking about her only son, Song couldn't help but tear up.
"Yun Zheng, it is Chao Qing's blessing in his previous life that he can marry you in this life."
In the original owner's memory, Jiang Yunzheng's father was a famous doctor in the capital. When the Shi family lived in Anrenfang, the Shi and Jiang families were neighbors.
Shi Chaoqing was gentle and elegant, with outstanding talents and virtues, but he was weak in body. Even if there were noble ladies in the capital who liked Shi Chaoqing, they were unwilling to marry a short-lived man.
But Jiang Yunzheng liked him and insisted on marrying Shi Chaoqing despite her father's obstruction. However, Shi Chaoqing died unexpectedly before the marriage. Jiang Yunzheng finally married into the Shi family holding the tablet.
"I dreamt of Chaoqing last night. He was in a dark place, calling out to me, but I couldn't find him. My heart was broken." Song's face turned pale. "I know now. The resting lamp in Hanshan Temple must have gone out, and Chaoqing can't find his way home."
As she said that, Song lifted the quilt and was about to get out of bed.
Jiang Yunzheng hurriedly stopped Song.
Looking at Song's tears, she looked like she was about to faint from crying.
Jiang Yunzheng couldn't bring herself to refuse. She pursed her lips and said, "Mother, Hanshan Temple is closed now. I'll go to the temple tomorrow."
As she spoke, Song stared at Jiang Yunzheng with red eyes, not moving a muscle. "Child, we have wronged you."
Jiang Yunzheng didn't say anything. While warming Song's hands, she took her pulse again. Song's pulse was much calmer.
He tucked in the corner of the quilt for Song and waited until she fell asleep before leaving.
On the way back to Qihuaju, Jiang Yunzheng was still thinking about what the scholars had said during the day.
Xu Yinlin is crazy.
And where did the Holy Maiden of Western Xia go?
What exactly happened back then?
The Duke's Mansion is heavily guarded, and Qi Yunshen is a martial arts expert. If she wants to kill Qi Yunshen, she cannot use force, but if she wants to poison him, she has to find a poison that will kill him in one blow. Afterwards, she and the Song family must be safe and sound.
And her daughter...
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On the other side of the stone mansion.
Shi Xiaoya buried her face in the quilt and cried.
"Ya'er, don't blame your father for beating you. You have so many crushes on someone, but you have to like the third son of the Qi family. The Duke's Mansion and His Royal Highness Prince Yu are incompatible, and your sister is Prince Yu's concubine. Once this matter is exposed, how will Prince Yu view the Shi family?"
Ishida couldn't help but glared at Shi Xiaoya. Just now, when he returned home, he happened to see Shi Xiaoya getting off the carriage absent-mindedly. After questioning her, Shi Xiaoya revealed the truth.
Today, Qi Yunshen returned to the capital, and Qi San and several other young masters drank by the river to welcome his brother. Shi Xiaoya couldn't help but express her love for Qi San. If the maid beside her hadn't stopped her, Shi Tian would have been beheaded to see King Yu.
Shi Xiaoya's face turned red from crying: "But I just like him, I won't marry anyone else except him!"
Qin couldn't help but poke Shi Xiaoya's forehead fiercely: "No, how is your sister going to cope in Prince Yu's Mansion?!"
"The Qi family's heir can marry a fool, so why can't I marry Qi San?!"
Ishida's expression changed drastically, and he slapped Shi Xiaoya in the face again: "Shut up!"
Four years ago, the news of the death of the wife of the eldest son of the Qi family spread throughout the capital. The reason was that there was an accidental fire in the palace. But after that, Prince Yu's wife unexpectedly went crazy and never showed up again. The Western Xia saint mysteriously disappeared in the capital, but the Western Xia court never wanted her.
Even His Royal Highness Prince Yu was very secretive about Xu Jingyang's death, and no one knew what exactly happened.
"Alright, you'll just stay in the yard and reflect on your mistakes for the time being! You're not allowed to go anywhere."
Qin watched Ishida leave the yard, and her face gradually became gloomy.
Qiu Nong frowned anxiously: "Madam, what are we going to do about the money and the house deeds?"
A hint of cruelty flashed in Qin's eyes.
"Since the Song family is unwilling to help me, don't blame me for attacking Jiang Yunzheng. Two dying people can't cause any trouble."
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