Inside the box was a small, dark-colored object, about the size of a little fingernail.
As soon as the box was opened, a strong fishy smell wafted out, making one want to vomit.
While others might only perceive the fishy smell, Su Ruojin knew immediately that it was the smell of human blood.
"This is the medicine my father has been taking," Yun Hao said casually, as if it were as simple as going to the market to buy something.
But Su Ruojin knew that if it were that simple, Yun Hao wouldn't have waited until now to give it to her.
"How did you get it?" Su Ruojin asked curiously.
"My father is obsessed with women, so I'll cater to his tastes and find a woman to send to the palace. Recently, she has become my father's favorite."
When a woman becomes the emperor's favorite concubine, she can naturally serve him closely, and it would be perfectly reasonable for her to take the opportunity to obtain a little bit of medicine.
It sounds simple, but it's not an easy task to actually do it.
Su Ruojin put the box away. "I'll go back and take a look. I'll let you know later."
“Alright, I heard that my third brother is going to take Consort Zhao and Zhao Tingsong back to the Zhao family’s old residence soon.”
Su Ruojin raised her eyebrows, "I didn't expect that the Second Prince had also planted someone in the Third Prince's residence."
Yun Hao smiled without answering, which was taken as tacit agreement.
For some reason, Su Ruojin felt that she saw Xiao Yanchu's shadow in Yun Hao. They were indeed worthy of being fellow disciples.
The door to the secret room opened, and Qinniang emerged with red eyes.
Yan Gang and Qin Niang knelt before Su Ruojin, saying, "Thank you, Princess, for saving Qin Niang and the child. I don't know how to repay you. I am willing to serve you like a cow or a horse in my next life to repay your kindness."
After saying this, the couple kowtowed three times to Su Ruojin.
"Yan Gang, Qin Niang, remember what I just said. Before this matter is resolved, you must not show any signs that you know each other," Su Ruojin emphasized again.
"yes!"
*
On the way back to the Zhao residence, Qinniang looked out the window with an uncontrollable smile on her face, a stark contrast to her previous sorrowful expression.
Su Ruojin joked, "Are we going back to Tangzhou now?"
Upon hearing this, Qin Niang blushed and said, "Miss, please don't tease Qin Niang."
Su Ruojin smiled and said, "Just bear with it a little longer, and we'll meet again someday."
Qin Niang said solemnly, "Qin Niang thanks you, Miss. My husband and I will definitely follow your arrangements."
At this point, Qin Niang also realized that Yan Gang's marriage to the princess was merely a temporary measure, and she no longer harbored any resentment.
She knew her husband had things to do while serving the eldest princess, so she wouldn't hold him back.
Back at the Zhao residence, Su Ruojin went to Zhao Guangtao's room and told him about Yun Shao's trip to the Zhao family's old house.
Zhao Guangtao pondered for a moment, then sighed, "They're going to make their move eventually. Xiao Jin, just follow the plan."
“Yes, Grand Uncle. Don’t worry, Grand Uncle, I will spare Zhao Jingyi and Zhao Tingsong’s lives,” Su Ruojin said.
Zhao Guangtao sighed again, "It's a misfortune for our family, Xiao Jin. I'm sorry to have wronged you. It's your great-uncle who has let you down."
His own granddaughter and grandson were about to kill Xiao Jin, yet he shamelessly begged Xiao Jin to spare their lives.
"Grand-uncle, it's alright, don't worry about it." Su Ruojin really didn't care. In fact, sometimes being alive is worse than being dead.
Just then, a servant came to report, "Master, the second young master has returned."
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