A few moments after the silver hairpin was submerged in the water, the area where it came into contact with the water slowly turned black. The water in this mine was filtered through numerous layers, so there couldn't be any problem. The only thing that could turn the silver hairpin black was jewelry.
Wang Ruo looked at the blackened silver hairpin and subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief. "Sure enough. I told you she wouldn't do anything without any preparation. Can the poison on this jewelry be washed clean?"
Wu Xin was unsure what kind of poison was on these jewels, but he was certain of one thing: "Yes, although it is highly poisonous, it is not naturally poisonous. Although it is a bit troublesome, there are many ways to remove the poison if you take it out."
Wang Ruo looked at the death treasure in the cave that was so popular among outsiders and couldn't help but smile: "The things here should be enough to last until the end of this battle."
To be honest, when Hua Wuxin first saw Wang Ruo behaving strangely all day long, she thought she had some other ideas because Wang Yanzhou didn't listen to her advice. But now it seems that her purpose has never changed.
"You're really thorough. I see that the royal palace's food, clothing, and other expenses remain the same, and the soldiers' salaries in the barracks remain the same, or even better. I thought Qingliang Valley had endless money."
Wang Ruo explained, "Although Yanzhou had a lot of reserves in the early stages, if we were to use so much at once, coupled with the money for relief for the people, I'm afraid it wouldn't last long. In this war, it's not just about the talents of men and generals, but also about these mundane things."
Hua Wuxin also agreed with her opinion. Once there is no money, it means no military rations, no weapons, and even no seasonal clothes. Even the basic food, clothing, housing and transportation cannot be guaranteed. How can this war be won?
With these things, the problem of military pay in Qingliang Valley would no longer be a problem. However, there was still one thing to consider: "That makes sense, but with so many things, how are we going to transport them out?"
"Don't worry, someone will come to help. Let's leave first." After saying that, Wang Ruo turned around and prepared to leave without looking back.
Hua Wuxin followed behind her and echoed, "That's right. I always feel like I'll get rheumatism if I stay in there for too long."
While Wang Ruo and Hua Wuxin were still in the mine, Li Xinzhai and the secret guards were guarding outside the secret house on the cliff, and Mo Yu was in a daze on the military camp watchtower, Tang Chen finished his meal and was ready to go out for a walk to digest his food with the help of A Yuan.
As soon as she left the hospital, Tang Chen stopped and muttered to herself, looking around. If someone didn't know her, they would think she had seen something she shouldn't have seen: "Strange, strange..."
Seeing that Tang Chen was possessed by a demon, A Yuan asked worriedly, "Madam, what's wrong?"
Tang Chen looked around and asked, "Where are Li Xinzhai and the others?"
Upon hearing this, A Yuan breathed a sigh of relief. They were actually recruiting people. She was startled. "Madam, you forgot that Master Li and the others are all in the military camp right now. They're too busy lately and won't be back for the time being."
Tang Chen frowned and muttered, "No, no, no. In the past, no matter how busy I was, I could vaguely feel that this person was nearby. But today it's strange. Not only is he not here, it's as if everyone has disappeared overnight..."
After muttering to himself for a while, Tang Chen imagined all the dangers they might encounter outside. The more he thought about it, the more worried he became: "No, you should quickly send someone to check the barracks. I hope nothing has happened!"
A Yuan smiled and comforted her, "My dear wife, just rest assured and take care of your pregnancy. We are all doing well."
Tang Chen was stunned for a moment, then asked, "Really? Am I overthinking it?"
A Yuan replied, "You're just too tired. Let's walk around for a while and then go back."
Although A Yuan was young, she had her own way of taking care of others. Furthermore, Tang Chen and Wang Yanzhou were both her benefactors, so naturally she was very concerned. Tang Chen was currently in a state of frailty, and Wang Yanzhou had been unable to find a suitable person. It was thanks to her and Aunt Zhang that they came to help; otherwise, he would have been exhausted.
After Tang Chen returned from his "adventure" outside, he rarely strolled around the garden. Firstly, he was too lazy to walk, and secondly, he was worried that if Wang Yanzhou and the others suddenly returned while he was out, he would be at a loss if he didn't meet them. Things were getting busy in the military camp, and there were too many things to prepare for in advance, and Tang Chen didn't want them to distract him.
Just when this person was thinking about how sensible and considerate she was and how she would definitely be a very good mother in the future, a discordant smell drifted from not far away and naturally drifted into Tang Chen's nose.
Tang Chen quickly covered his mouth and nose with a handkerchief, frowning and saying, "This smell is so jarring!"
A Yuan also noticed an unpleasant smell in the garden. When he was thinking about seeing where it came from, he turned his head and caught a glimpse of the rows of pigeon cages not far away.
"Oh, look at my memory! How could I have forgotten this? Madam, let's take another route. Be careful not to let the smell bother you."
Tang Chen followed A Yuan's gaze and saw the rows of cages with pigeons flying in and out. "Where did those pigeons come from? They haven't had any food in the past few days. And from what I see, they seem to be able to fly. They don't look like they were raised specifically for food."
A Yuan explained, "Madam, you may not know, but this cage was only recently set up. It's mainly to facilitate communication between our palace and the outside world."
Tang Chen suddenly realized and said, "I was wondering, I didn't know there was such a thing in this garden. Come on, let's take a closer look."
Before the two of them got closer, Tang Chen saw from a distance a middle-aged man standing next to the pigeon cage, looking suspiciously and cautiously. Judging from his figure and appearance, he didn't seem to be from the mansion. "A Yuan, who is that man? Why haven't I seen him before?"
A Yuan said, "Oh, he was invited in from outside to help take care of the pigeons. This old man is not only hard of hearing, but also can't speak clearly. It's really pitiful."
"...Oh, really?" It sounds quite pitiful. With poor hearing and difficulty speaking properly, at first glance, he is indeed a good candidate for this job.
Tang Chen didn't know what was going on, but the more he looked at this man, the more he disliked him. "Who brought him in? Have you done a thorough investigation of his background?"
A Yuan then added, "Don't worry, Madam. Entering our house is no easy task. Old Man Zheng was personally chosen by Uncle Wang, so he can't be wrong."
Tang Chen thought about it again. Who was Uncle Wang? He was an old man in the palace who had watched Wang Yanzhou and the others grow up. Naturally, he had seen a lot of things, so he thought the person he was looking for wouldn't be a problem. "Okay, let's go another way. We'll have someone clean up the pigeon droppings. It's not a good look to have them piled up there."
"yes."
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