"Hmm, I know. Lier's madness this time is not fake. She really went mad. It's a pity for her." Chu Guo Furen said with sorrow. Her younger brother only has one precious daughter like that, and now she ends up in such a state. She will definitely not let those people off.

  "What's going to happen to the old lady? Miss Jia didn't say who instructed her to do it. Was there really someone who instructed Miss Jia to poison her?" Rong Min asked doubtfully.

  "It's definitely someone behind the scenes. Just don't know who it is yet. No rush on this matter. We have plenty of time. Take our time to investigate. One day, we'll find out." said the Lady of Chu State.

  "What should we do next?" asked Rong Min.

  "Later, you go to the Fuchun Palace and invite Consort Gu. Just say I invited her to come to the Shouyancheng Palace for something important to discuss." said Madame Chu, a sinister smile flashing across her old face. In her heart, she secretly vowed: Empress Yan, what you have done to us, we will repay double to you.

  Yes.

  She nodded respectfully, although she had no idea what her master was thinking. But since her master asked her to invite Imperial Consort Yu, something must be about to happen.

  Gu Qingyu had a bad feeling as soon as she followed Rong Min into the Shou Yan Palace. She thought about her relationship with the Chu State's madam, which was neither close nor harmonious. Why did she inexplicably invite herself into the palace?

  So, Gu Qingyu saw the dignified Chu State lady sitting at the desk and asked straightforwardly: "What is it that you have summoned me for, Lady?"

  "The lady of Chu State pointed to the chair below and said, 'Don't be in a hurry, don't be in a hurry. Let Consort Shao sit down first and have a cup of tea to quench her thirst.' Then she ordered someone to bring up a cup of well-brewed tea."

  Although Gu Qingyuan was suspicious of what kind of "medicine" she was selling, she didn't dare refuse her kindness. She picked up the teacup and took a sip, saying: "I've had my tea, madam. Please, quickly tell me why you've come to find me."

  The lady of Chu state waved her hand and all the palace maids and eunuchs waiting in the grand hall immediately paid their respects and retreated.

  Gu Qingyu gazed at the palace maids walking out of the grand hall, not a single one left behind. In her heart, she was even more shocked and amazed. What kind of play was this Chu Guo Furen putting on?

  After everyone had left, the lady of Chu State slowly picked up her tea and took a sip.

  Gu Qing's heart was anxious, but she didn't know what Mrs. Chu State had in mind. She didn't say anything, and Gu Qing couldn't do anything about it either.

  "Gu Zhaoyi, aren't you curious about the meaning of this move?" The Chu State Lady pointed to the empty and spacious great hall with raised eyebrows.

  "Qing Ruo was naturally curious, but the old lady didn't say anything. Qing Ruo's impatience was also useless." Gu Qing Ruo smiled slightly and said in her heart, "You've already made me anxious, yet you're still slowly drinking tea."

  "Heh heh." The lady of Chu also smiled faintly. "Alright, I won't waste words with you either. How about we make a little 'exchange'?"

  "What's 'going on'." Gu Qing looked at her tensely. The cunning and clever Chu State lady. Her 'goings-on' were definitely not simple.

  "You help me harm someone." said the lady of Chu State.

  "Who?" Qingyu asked. The lady of Chu State was so calm and collected, she must have been absolutely certain.

  As expected. From the mouth of the Chu State lady came a few words: "Yan Xikun."

  Gu Qing's heart skipped a beat. Forcing herself to remain calm, she asked: "Why do you want to harm her?"

  I also want to put Ziyuan Xiu Jun to death as soon as possible. However, I haven't made a plan yet. Unexpectedly, there are still people who want her life. It seems that not only am I ruthless.

  As soon as she thought of that night, the master repeatedly calling out Yan Xijun's name, she felt her heart was oppressed to the point where she couldn't breathe. Therefore, in order not to let the master 'fall for' her, she wanted her dead.

  "Don't ask why. Don't you want her to die?" The lady of Chu State looked at Gu Qing with a cold smile, her eyes seeming to pierce through everything, shining with calculating light.

  Gu Qingyu's hand shook as she held the teacup, and the tea spilled onto the table. The liquid flowed across the surface and dripped to the floor, also splashing onto her clothes.

  Finally calming down, Gu Qing Rou forced herself to be calm and looked into the eyes of Madame Chu, saying: "Gu Qing Rou cannot make this 'exchange' with the elderly madam."

  "It's already beyond your control." The lady of Chu State said coldly.

  "The old lady asked you what this means."

  "Gu Zhaoyi, don't think that I'm unaware of things just because I'm in the inner palace. But my eyes see more clearly than anyone else's, and my heart understands better than anyone else's."

  "What do you know?" Gu Qing asked with a trembling voice.

  "I actually know your purpose in getting close to the Emperor. And I also know who you're risking your life for." The Chu State Lady said coldly.

  "How did you know?" Gu Qing Rou asked in a panic. This matter had always been kept confidential. How did she find out?

  The lady of Chu country smiled faintly: "How I know, don't ask. I only ask if you accept my 'deal'."

  Gu Qingyu remained silent, thinking about how to deal with this sudden event in her mind. The mission she was carrying was so secret, and how did the lady of Chu State know about it?

  "How could you feel that interacting with me is beneath you? You should know, if I were to tell the Emperor about your true identity, what kind of reaction do you think he would have? Would he not take action against your master?" The Lady of Chu Country threatened calmly.

  This is not a 'transaction' at all, but a **naked** threat.

  Gu Qing's eyebrows furrowed in contemplation. Her own identity being exposed was a minor matter, but she absolutely could not implicate her master. She weighed the pros and cons in her mind, then gritted her teeth and said: "Fine, I agree to your 'exchange'."

  The lady of Chu State smiled and pulled out a package from her sleeve, throwing it in front of Gu Qingyue. She explained: "This is a packet of powder that can make people become stupid. You only need to put it into Yan Xijun's incense burner every day. With your martial arts skills, I think you'll find it easy to do. In less than a month, she will become stupid."

  "Why didn't he kill her with one poison at once?" Gu Qingyue asked out of curiosity.

  "Hehe, I won't let her off so easily. Spare her life for now and torment her slowly later." said the Lady of Chu State with a twisted smile.

  Her smile made Gu Qingru shiver. She put away the package and said respectfully: "Qingru understands."

  But in her heart, she couldn't shake off the thought: if she helped her complete this task, would she then want to kill herself to silence her?

  "Don't try to play any tricks on me. The fact that I know your identity means I have people planted everywhere. You'd better do what I tell you and finish this task for me. Maybe then your secret will be buried in my belly, and no one will ever find out."

  The words of the Chu State's madam served as a warning to her. Gu Qing Yu lowered her head, closed her eyes and said: "Qing Yu understands. I will definitely complete the tasks entrusted by Old Madam properly."

  "That's great." The lady of Chu smiled with satisfaction.

  "Old lady, I have one more thing to ask." Gu Qingyu asked, raising her head.

  "The Chu State's madam said nonchalantly."

  "Since you already know the identities of me and my master, as the wet nurse of the Emperor, why didn't you report this matter to the Emperor?"

  The lady of Chu country looked at Gu Qingyue with disdain and said, "You all underestimate the emperor too much. I've seen him grow up. His abilities are clearest to me. Even if I don't report to him, he will eventually realize your existence one day. It's just a matter of time. I believe in him."