Ningsi Garden.
"Miss, thankfully Manager Tao discovered that the physician had a clandestine poison-making operation. Now they'll have plenty to do." Mu Xue helped Lin Qingwan drink the last two pills that Guard Tong had brought. Seeing that her complexion wasn't so haggard, she felt much relieved.
Shopkeeper Tao is the owner of the pharmacy who collaborates with Lin Qingwan. The medicines prescribed by Lin Qingwan are now extremely rare and valuable. Miao prescriptions are unorthodox; they can have a "poison-to-remove" effect on some chronic symptoms, but the dosage must be carefully controlled.
Shopkeeper Tao was able to bring a large quantity of poisonous herbs back to the capital after reporting to the government and obtaining a permit. However, he inadvertently learned from a medicine merchant that someone in the capital had been secretly buying poisonous herbs. He then sent people to keep an eye out for them. Finally, a few days ago, when Jiang Mingyun used the Heart-Eating Grass at the Minister's residence, Shopkeeper Tao caught the person behind it all: the physician of the Prime Minister's residence.
Lin Qingwan hadn't even thought of a plan yet, but Jiang Yanwan couldn't wait to deliver it to her door.
"Is there any movement from Huaguang Institute?" she asked.
Mu Xue shook her head. "Madam said to the outside world that no one was allowed to disturb the eldest young lady's recuperation, but in reality, she was confined to her quarters to reflect on her mistakes. She has been very quiet these past few days."
Lin Qingwan's slender fingers traced the rim of the teacup. "Jiang Yanwan couldn't possibly have done nothing. What she fears most is losing her mother and Jiang Zhenlin's protection. The physician in the manor listens to her every word, so the poison-making behind the scenes must be related to her."
"The quietness of Huaguang Institute makes me even more wary."
Mu Xue volunteered, "This servant will go and inquire!"
“Now that things have come to light, if you go and inquire further, it will seem like you have ulterior motives, especially with Mother watching behind the scenes. If I don’t behave myself, it will only make her more protective of Jiang Yanwan.”
Lin Qingwan's recent period of lucidity surprised and saddened Mu Xue.
Seeing that she was deep in thought, Mu Xue didn't interrupt her. Afraid that the tea in front of her would get cold, she brewed another cup and let it cool. Sure enough, Lin Qingwan instinctively picked up the cold tea and tried to drink it, but Mu Xue stopped her and replaced it with another cup.
Lin Qingwan was taken aback for a moment, then said, "Thank you."
“Miss is too kind to me. Of course, I should take care of these small things myself. You can focus on your work more effectively.”
Lin Qingwan's eyelids twitched. "Does the physician in the prefecture have any trusted confidants? This matter is shady, and entrusting it to others is unreliable. It must be someone you can completely trust."
"Otherwise, Manager Tao wouldn't have spent so much money and manpower without finding out the answer."
Mu Xue frowned. "I seem to recall hearing Granny Lai mention that the family physician has a son who isn't very bright, and it used to be his son who personally delivered the herbs."
"Seeing how diligent the family physician has been over the years, the lady acquiesced."
Lin Qingwan's pupils constricted. Granny Lai had taken the blame for her brother, sister-in-law, and nephew back then. Who could guarantee Jiang Yanwan wouldn't use the same trick again!
Moreover, if the son of the imperial physician is saved, this drug production line can still be stabilized!
Lin Qingwan clenched her fist. "We must find someone to control the physician's son immediately, but... but I don't have anyone on my side."
Seeing her anxious, Mu Xue suggested, "This servant will go and inform Manager Tao..."
Firstly, there might not be enough time, and secondly, Manager Tao knows that this is too right, which would be detrimental to her in the future.
However, having no other options at the moment, Lin Qingwan could only nod and say, "Let's give it a try."
Just as she finished speaking, someone gently knocked on the door, and Tong Di's hesitant yet cautious voice rang out, "Miss Qingwan?"
Lin Qingwan and Mu Xue looked delighted.
As soon as the door opened, Mu Xue greeted her warmly, "Guard Tong, please come in! Miss was so happy to hear you were here."
Tong Di's face became even more embarrassed, and she gave an awkward smile, "Miss, you shouldn't say such things."
"Tong only came to give..."
Mu Xue gave me a knowing look. "I know I'm delivering medicine to Miss."
Tong Di felt that something was wrong with what he said, but he didn't know what the problem was.
The next second, his whole body tensed up. The last time they met was outside the gauze curtain, but this time Lin Qingwan was standing directly in front of him.
He hadn't looked closely before, but this time that delicate and slender face came into direct view, and those clear and bright eyes were even more captivating than a newly sharpened sword.
Mu Xue pulled the doors and windows shut again, and Tong Di stopped breathing.
Lin Qingwan's eyes brightened even more as she stared intently at him. Tong Di had never felt so nervous and helpless in his entire life, not even when he was on the battlefield with the Crown Prince and enemy blades were at his chest.
"Guard Tong, I need your help with something."
Tong Di didn't even think for a second, "You said you'd go through fire and water without hesitation."
Lin Qingwan pursed her lips and said, "No need for that."
She quickly and briefly recounted the events, and Tong Di couldn't remember how she managed to force her brain to work while keeping her eyes glued to the screen and understand what she was saying.
"Don't worry, Miss Qingwan, this is a simple matter."
"Then I'll have to trouble Guard Tong."
When Tong Di left, he didn't forget to leave behind the medicine that the Crown Prince had asked him to deliver: "Take two pills a day, after breakfast and dinner."
"Remember to drink plenty of water and avoid drafts."
These are Cangying Gonggong's original words, not his.
After Tong Di left, Mu Xue noticed Lin Qingwan staring blankly at the medicine bottle in her hand and teased, "Guard Tong is so thoughtful."
Lin Qingwan admitted it, but still added, "Apart from the people in the Prime Minister's mansion who have no conscience, everyone else probably feels sorry for me."
Mu Xue said meaningfully, "Yes, yes, especially Guard Tong's chivalrous heart, he's still a hero who saves the damsel in distress."
"No, you're overthinking it..." Lin Qingwan tried to explain.
Mu Xue chuckled, "This servant didn't think much of it; it's Miss who's overthinking it."
Lin Qingwan was taken aback. This girl.
The dungeon.
Jiang Zhenlin was exhausted from beating them, but fortunately, the two drug addicts confessed quickly.
Besides poisoning Lin Qingwan this time, there was also the incident of preparing poison for Granny Lai last time. In addition, the family physician has been lining his own pockets over the years, using cheap herbs instead of the ginseng that the lady usually takes care of. If any servant in the mansion has a headache or fever, they have to secretly give him money to get the medicine.
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