Chapter 135: Qingyan - Rebirth of the Noble Daughter

 Chapter 135: Qingyan

Feng Jinyao glanced at Xu Mingyue and suddenly had a different idea.

Her unruly second brother had always been difficult to manage, but now, a suitable female tutor had arrived. It was truly a match made in heaven. The more she observed, the more perfect the pairing seemed. She glanced at her mother, who also appeared pleased with Xu Mingyue.

Mother and daughter, sharing a tacit understanding, didn't need to speak to know each other's thoughts. Poor Xu Mingyue and Feng Jinlin were still oblivious to their future as a quarrelsome yet loving couple.

After a short while, Xu Mingyue and Bai Siruo left, agreeing to meet everyone at Changchun Tower the next evening. Feng Jinlin hurried to inform Yin Canwen and Su Cheng, while Madam Wen wanted to discuss the matter with Feng Jinxu, so both left.

In the main hall, only the mother and daughter remained, even Madam Bai had retreated.

Feng Jinyao softly asked, "Mother, how is Father’s injury?"

"Much better. Doctor Zhang's medicine is used daily, and the military doctor, being one of our own, dismisses everyone else when applying it. Only the three of us are in the room, so the news hasn't leaked."

"That's good. The people Bai Mama caught have been interrogated by Second Brother, but they haven't revealed anything. They seem unafraid of death, so I suggested Second Brother stop the interrogation for now and investigate why they are so fearless. Perhaps that will make them talk."

Feng Jinyao’s eyes were cold as she analyzed the situation shrewdly.

Madam Feng, no fool herself, responded, "Don't worry, the house is clean now. We've checked thoroughly, and those remaining are trustworthy. But I never expected Amber to be the one who tampered with the medicine. I always treated her well; I don't understand why she wanted me dead."

Having served her for many years, Amber’s betrayal was a heavy blow to Madam Feng. Feng Jinyao, having experienced the past life’s treachery, understood her mother’s feelings and comforted her.

"Mother, don't dwell on such a treacherous person. Focus on taking care of Father. I’ll fetch the medicine from Uncle Shou’s house. Though your poison is mild, it’s best to completely eradicate it."

"Alright, be careful on the way."

Feng Jinyao nodded and soon left with Yunxu, heading to Shuanggui Alley.

Upon knocking and entering, she found Doctor Zhang and his wife sunning medicinal herbs.

Doctor Zhang seldom visited Guiyuan Hall unless necessary, preferring to stay home. The elderly couple was delighted to see Feng Jinyao, especially Aunt Zhang, who grinned broadly.

"Third Miss is here?"

"Aunt, Uncle Shou."

"Come in, come in. Let's sit inside." Aunt Zhang warmly invited her in. After finishing with the herbs, Doctor Zhang joined them.

"You're here for the medicine, right? Did you bring the item?"

"Yes, Uncle Shou, please check if it’s this flower." She handed a box to Yunxu to pass to him.

The flower, wrapped in a cloth, was still vibrant despite being without water for days. Feng Jinyao exclaimed in surprise, "Does this flower never die?"

Normally, flowers would wither without water or soil. Was this some kind of magical plant?

"It's indeed the Qingyan Flower. It will die eventually, but only after consuming a life. Since Madam Feng was only mildly poisoned, the flower remains alive unless..."

"Unless what?"

This flower seemed like a curse upon her mother, and Feng Jinyao was eager to know how to break it.

"Unless the poisoned person’s belongings are burned together with the flower, turning it to ashes. While alive, the Qingyan Flower is highly toxic. Once dead, it becomes a valuable medicinal ingredient, particularly effective in treating head ailments."

Not understanding pharmacology, Feng Jinyao wanted to rush back and burn all those things immediately.

In her previous life, her second uncle and aunt had come all the way from Liangzhou for her coming-of-age ceremony. This time, she needed to send a letter in advance, asking them to come early to discuss countermeasures.

"Uncle Shou, do you know what is needed to cultivate this flower? The flower was cultivated by a gardener from Liangzhou. A few days ago, my second brother interrogated them, but they claimed to know nothing."

If they could understand the cultivation process, it might be easier to find out who was behind it.

"Gardener? They are probably telling the truth. Someone might have given them the seeds and told them just to grow it. The Qingyan Flower cannot be cultivated; it only grows in the Demon King's Valley in the Western Regions, where many such flowers are planted."

Doctor Zhang explained. In his younger days, he had traveled widely with his master and had once visited the Western Regions, where he had seen the Qingyan Flower. The scent was unforgettable, and if not for his master's rescue, he would have long since become a pile of yellow earth.

"This flower is unusual; it can live without water or soil and produces seeds every ten years. It's incredibly expensive. Using it to kill someone is undetectable even by the greatest immortals. Whoever wants to harm your mother must be wealthy. It's said that a single Qingyan Flower seed costs ten thousand gold. Count how many flowers you have at home; how much gold is that?"

With this information, Feng Jinyao had a clearer understanding. Such a huge amount of money must be linked to the Feng family's mineral resources in Liangzhou. She knew little about the second branch’s affairs, but it seemed urgent to call her second uncle and aunt to come early.

"Thank you for the reminder, Uncle Shou. I understand now."

Feng Jinyao hurried back with the medicine and didn't stay long. After she left, Aunt Zhang felt a bit sad.

"I always thought the Feng family was harmonious, but it seems they have their share of troubles. I wonder when she and the prince will meet. I've heard that the Third Miss will come of age in April. By then, suitors will be lining up at their door. How can we stop that?"

Doctor Zhang sighed deeply, not wanting his wife to keep worrying about this, and said harshly.

"Old woman, I advise you to focus on the prince. If Feng girl is who he wants, then even after she comes of age or gets married, they might still end up separated. If she isn't who he wants, even a princess won’t enter the Duke's mansion."

Aunt Zhang found this reasoning sound. Muttering to herself, she began thinking of ways to make the prince take the initiative.

Doctor Zhang suddenly felt like he had shot himself in the foot. With no tears to cry, he thought, why did I say that?

He silently prayed for Xiao Tingyi to get married soon; otherwise, who knows how many years his wife would keep worrying and planning!

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