He was seen again in the west wing of the White Mansion, and Jiang Xuanjins eyes flickered with a hint of ink color, letting out a very light snort.

  "Let him in," he said.

  Lu Jinghang paused, looked up and saw him at the door of the house, his face even more unsightly. He pushed open the wind and walked over, without thinking, pinched Jiang Xuanjins collar and "banged" him against the door frame.

  "Why are you here again?"

  He cast a glance at his own rumpled collar, and Jiang Xuanjins eyebrows furrowed slightly as he reached out to push him back two steps before smoothing out the wrinkles on his clothes.

  "This is something you should ask Mr. Lu."

  What does it mean for a man with a different surname to always run into Bái Zhū Dìs boudoir?

  Phoenix eyes slightly narrowed, Lu Jingxing also didnt have the leisure to entangle with him, coldly snorted and walked past him, heading towards the bed first.

  The person on the bed lay on their side, eyes tightly closed, with a pale face that resembled Danyangs appearance when he drank poison and fell on the soft couch in Feiyun Palace.

  Her mouth and nose were tightly closed, and Lu Jingxing reached out to check her breath.

  Jiang Xuanjin stood behind him and said, "No need to check, shes still alive."

  Lu Jingxing ignored him and insisted on waiting until his fingers felt her breath before letting out a long sigh of relief.

  He went to Han Xiufus place yesterday after hearing her words, and still didnt know that she had suffered such a great injustice. Just now he came back and heard the news from his informants, saying that Bai Sis younger sister was "in danger every minute", so he rushed to the White House. Looking at her like this, although she is still alive, it can be seen that she has indeed suffered greatly.

  Lu Jinghang took out a small box made of nanmu wood and opened it, pinched the small pill inside and was about to put it into Huaiyus mouth.

  "What are you doing?" Jiang Xuanjin furrowed his brow and quickly reached out to stop him.

  Lu Jinghang said irritably: "What else can be done? You also took this medicine last time, dont you recognize it?"

  As he spoke, he opened his hand and stuffed the medicine into Huaiyus mouth, then looked around and poured her a cup of tea to drink, his movements smooth and natural, as if they were old friends.

  "Who did this to her?" Lu Jinghang finally turned his head to look at Jiang Xuanjin, his face sinking as he asked after watching her swallow the medicine.

  Jiang Xuanjin stared at the person on the bed for a while, seeing that she had no adverse reaction after swallowing the medicine pill, and then reached out to feel her pulse before answering him: "The mistress of the Bai family."

  "Madam Bai?" Lu Jinghang was slightly surprised. "The daughter of medicine merchant Meng Hengyuan, the legitimate wife of Bai Dezhong, Madam Bai Meng?"

  Its her.

  Looking at Li Huaiyus injuries all over her body, Lu Jinghang frowned: "After all, she is also the mother of Bai Si, how can you be so ruthless!"

  He thought for a moment and then asked: "Didnt Bái Dézhòng also fail to uphold justice for the Fourth Young Miss?"

  "After all, were family." Jiang Xuanjin said casually, "Just scold a few words, slap two slaps, what else can be done?"

  Today, Bai Mengs behavior can be described as absurd to the extreme. However, Bai De didnt punish her severely. When Jiangs family left, he only scolded her and told her to go back to her room to reflect on her actions, without saying anything else.

  Lu Jinghang snapped his fan shut and frowned, saying: "This is also too unreasonable! You are the dignified Zi Yangjun, facing such an unjust event, you just let it go?"

  "Its a family matter of the Bais." Jiang Xuanjin said, "You cant punish his wife on behalf of White Yu Shi."

  Its really... This kind of thing, outsiders intervening is not appropriate either. Lu Jinghang unhappily clenched his fan bone, looked at the person on the bed, and suddenly missed the time when Princess Chang of Danyang was still around.

  The princesss actions were tyrannical and overbearing, as long as she decided someone was a bad person, no matter whose family affair or which officials favored wife, she would definitely find an excuse to put the person in prison, making them unable to live or die!

  He used to have some reservations about this approach, always feeling that it wasnt quite right morally. But now that hes encountered such a situation, Lu Jinghang feels that Danyangs method is also quite satisfying, at least it wont let the bad guys get away scot-free.

  "Do you know Bai Mengs father?" Just as he was thinking about it, Zi Yang Jun suddenly asked a question beside him.

  Lu Jinghang came back to his senses and said irritably, "Cant you even recognize Meng Hengyuan, a major merchant in the capital?"

  "If Im not mistaken, someone reported this person to the Kyoto authorities last month." Jiang Xuanjin said, "If Lu Zhanggui has time, he might as well ask around and see who reported him for what, and why theres been no news since then."

  Lu Jingxing was taken aback by these words.

  These words sound like theyre looking for trouble with the Meng family. But looking at this upright and honest person in front of him, he shook his head, thinking its unlikely.

  Everyone knows that Zi Yang Jun has always been indifferent to trivial matters, so why would he go looking for trouble with the Meng family just because Bai Zhu Ji was wronged? Maybe its related to another case.

  Anyway, regardless of what was said, Lu Jinghang was happy to help investigate Meng Hengyuan and nodded in agreement.

  Two sworn enemies, for the sake of Li Huaiyu who was unconscious on the bed, got along with each other for the first time. However, this harmony lasted less than half a stick of incense.

  "Shouldnt you be leaving?" Jiang Xuanjin looked at him sitting on the edge of the bed without any intention of moving, slightly displeased.

  Lu Jinghang said irritably: "Im not in a hurry to be reincarnated, cant I wait for her to wake up and say a few words?"

  "Whats there to say?" His eyes were dim and gloomy, "Youre quite familiar with her?"

  After all these years of being friends, they must be more familiar with this murderer than he is. Lu Jinghang coldly snorted, opening his fan to block his chest, raising an eyebrow at him: "What, are you jealous?"

  "Why should I be jealous?"

  "Whats the point of saying such sour words out of jealousy?" Lu Jinghang sneered, "Youre just like you were back then, not liking me getting close to Danyang."

  In the past, Princess Chang of Danyang had an affair with him, and Jiang Xuanjin was also very unhappy. He almost posted a notice at the palace gate, stating "Lu Jingxing and dogs are not allowed to enter". Every time they met in the palace, he would frown and scold him a few words.

  Lu Jinghang even suspected for a moment that this person had feelings for Danyang.

  Confronting the profound gaze of the person in front of him, Jiang Xuanjin paused for a moment before letting out a cold laugh.

  Why didnt he like Lu Jingxing and Danyang getting close? He was appointed as the etiquette teacher for the young emperor and the elder princess by the old ministers in the court when he was only twenty years old, teaching them how to stand, walk, sit, and distinguish right from wrong. Li Huailian still listened to him, but Princess Danyang Li Huaizhuo was unruly and unscrupulous, not only consorting with merchants, but also inviting Lu Jingxing into the palace for a drink, disrupting the order of the palace, causing the officials to gossip and the people of the world to laugh at.

  In this case, can he still expect good treatment from Lu Jinghang who is wandering around in the palace?

  "But youre much nicer to Zhen than you are to Danyang." Lowering his head, he saw the familiar Buddhist beads on Huaiyus hand. Lu Jinghangs expression was complex, "Still, lively and lovely little girls are more lovable."

  His tone was strange, as if he was joking, yet also seemed to be resentful.

  Jiang Xuanjin thought he was speaking on behalf of Danyang, and let out a soft hum as he looked at the person on the bed.

  Danyang Princess and this silly Fourth Miss, one is deep and cunning, the other is silly; one has power over the imperial court, the others fate is bumpy. These two put together, wouldnt anyone treat the latter better? Whats unfair about that?

  Just as I was looking, the person lying on the bed suddenly moved.

  Jiang Xuanjin was taken aback, then walked forward and sat down at the head of the bed, reaching out to lift her eyelids.

  Li Huaiyu had been sleeping for a whole day, feeling like her body was burning in fire one moment and then exploding in a pot of oil the next. Her entire mind was filled with deafening buzzing sounds. Finally, when the fire went out and the oil stopped sizzling, she felt utterly exhausted and couldnt open her eyes no matter how hard she tried.

  She was struggling with all her might when someone suddenly lent a hand and helped her out, bringing a ray of light to her.

  She slowly opened her eyes, and it took her a while to get used to the surroundings. She felt uncomfortable in her posture, and as soon as she tried to move, pain surged up from all over her body.

  "Hmm." Huai Yu furrowed her brow and hummed a low, discontented sound.

  Someone next to her immediately shouted at her: "What are you doing, making a commotion!"

  The voice was fierce and made her heart feel empty. With difficulty, she moved her eyeballs to look around, and Huaiyu saw Jiang Xuanyin with eyes full of bloodshot.

  Ziyang Juns requirements for her own appearance were high, even when she was pressed to the ground by being jumped on from the wall, she still looked elegant and refined. What happened now, that she could let herself become so disheveled?

  Hua Yu really wanted to tease him, but her body was in so much pain that she couldnt muster the strength. Her pale lips moved silently for a while before finally falling still, unable to utter a word.

  "I know what you want to say." Jiang Xuanjin looked at her, his eyes unfriendly, almost gnashing his teeth as he said, "Do you think its who got me into this kind of situation?"

  Hua Yu lightly inhaled the cool air, baring her teeth in a smile.

  Seeing her expression, Jiang Xuanjin irritably discovered that he didnt feel angry at all, but instead his throat felt a bit tight.

  He hastily turned his head and looked at Lu Jinghang beside him: "Shes awake. You talk, then leave."

  Lu Jinghang rolled his eyes at him and mimicked his tone, saying: "Youre in a hurry, going to reincarnate? Anyway, Im not in a rush."

  Hua Yu couldnt help but laugh out loud, and in her haste, she sucked in a breath of cold air, which made the wound on her body ache even more.

  Jiang Xuanjins face sank as he glared at her: "Dont you think your life is too hard?"

  Holding jade and blinking pitifully: No way!

  Isnt he smiling? Jiang Xuanjin was very unhappy, and his eyes looking at Lu Jinghang were also increasingly cold: "She woke up, Bai Yushi will definitely come over. If you think its okay, then dont leave."

  Lu Jingxings hand holding the fan stiffened slightly.

  Hes coming from Fanqiang today, if he runs into Bái Dézhòng head-on, that would be awkward.

  Glaring at Jiang Xuanjin with a bad temper, Lu Jinghang stood up and took out a Qinghua porcelain bottle from his sleeve, placing it beside the bed.

  "This is a spiritual medicine, I brought all the remaining ones, you can eat as much as you want, its only beneficial and has no harm. Seeing that your body is still weak, dont overexert yourself, take good care of yourself. When you have the energy to speak, let Lingxiu inform me."

  "Its better if you choose a time when this annoying person is not around."

  Li Huaiyu rolled her eyes at him and blinked lightly: Got it!

  The person beside him said coldly, "I wont see you off if you go slowly."

  He hummed softly and turned around, leaving quickly after a brief pause.

  Jiang Xuanjin looked at the medicine bottles on the bedside table and said indifferently, "He treats you extremely well, sending clothes and jewelry, as well as precious spiritual medicines."

  Hua Yu listened, and her nostrils moved slightly.

  "What did you hear?" He didnt understand.

  She pouted and finally spat out a word: "Sour."

  Jiang Xuanyins face turned dark: "Its all like this and youre still talking nonsense?"

  This is not nonsense at all, its conclusive evidence! If she hadnt been too weak to speak, Li Huaiyu would have definitely teased him a bit. But for now...she could only move her eyes, trying to make him understand what she meant.

  Just as she was about to make a scene, Jiang Xuanjin reached out and tied a clean white cloth around her eyes.

  Hua Yu: "......"

  Isnt this too much?

  She opened her mouth, intending to speak up for the patient with a hint of grievance, but unexpectedly, her lips softened.

  Something cool touched her lips and lightly brushed against them once, and then the sensation was gone.

  Li Huaiyu was stunned, pursed her lips, and didnt come back to herself for a long time.

  This aura... is he getting close?

  "Just rest honestly." Jiang Xuanjins voice came from the front, calm and serious, "Ill go have someone prepare some porridge."

  Saying so, he stood up and walked out of the door.

  The voice sounded normal, as if nothing had happened. Huai Yu stiffened for a moment, thinking she might have thought too much. How could Jiang Xuanjin come over and kiss her? At most, he would see that there was something on her lips and reach out to wipe it away.

  Dont think too much!

  Gently shaking her head, Huai Yu continued to meditate with her eyes closed, a white cloth covering them, unable to see the light or her surroundings, and naturally, she couldnt see Zi Yang Juns slightly flushed ears as he walked out.

  Bai Sis sister finally woke up!

  As soon as this news spread, all the people from the White family rushed to the West Wing.

  Bai Dezhong was the first to arrive, and when he sat down beside her bed, Li Huaiyu had eaten a bowl of medicinal congee and had gained enough strength to speak. However, she didnt feel like talking to Bai Dezhong, so she pretended to be mute.

  "I just asked the doctor about your condition, and she said that your external injuries will heal in half a month, but you need to take care of your internal injuries slowly. The Jiang family sent over many medicinal herbs, which I have all given to Lingxiu."

  Bai Dezhong still had a stiff expression, but his words were kind: "This house of yours is too small. Ill have someone clean up the main house in the south courtyard for you. Its spacious and suitable for your recovery."

  After being disciplined by the family rules, it seems that Bai De has reopened his mind and started to care for her? Huai Yu was very surprised, she didnt know what happened when she fainted, but felt that this old man suddenly became much more likable.

  If Bai Dezhongs behavior is considered "pleasing to the eye", then the relatives of the Bai family who come to her next can be called "flattering".

  "Zhu Di, you must take good care of yourself and get well soon! Were all still waiting to attend your wedding banquet!"

  "You almost scared Auntie to death while you were asleep. She even went to the temple and lit an incense stick for your safety."

  "Look at this wound, its really pitiful. Bai Mengshi has gone too far! Zhuji, dont worry, we will definitely make Dechong give you an explanation."

  She expressionlessly sent away those unfamiliar faces, and only after the door closed did she finally ask Lingxiu in a hoarse voice: "Am I going to ascend to the throne tomorrow?"

  Ling Xiu was startled by her words and subconsciously glanced at Zi Yang Jun sitting beside him, shaking his head anxiously: "Dont talk nonsense!"

  "Dont be ridiculous." Huaiyu was puzzled, "If I werent going to ascend the throne, why would they be so eager?"

  Lingxiu said in a soft voice, "You are about to marry Junshang as his wife and become the noble Mrs. Jun. Those people who offended you before will have to come and fawn on you now."

  Hua Yu was taken aback and stiffly turned her neck towards Jiang Xuanjin: "Youve got everything settled?"

  Jiang Xuanjin closed the last folding fan and nodded slightly.

  Its great that she doesnt have to do anything and can just lie under his big tree to enjoy the cool breeze. Huai Yu thought with relish, this feeling of being covered by someone is actually quite nice.

  "Hey, its about time, why hasnt the kitchen sent over the medicine yet?" Ling Xiu looked out in puzzlement, thought for a moment, and said, "Ill go take a look at the kitchen."

  Jiang Xuanjin nodded and watched as Lingxiu ran out, then put down the folded paper in his hand and stood up.

  "This thing is still yours." He took out the golden eight-treasured hairpin and placed it beside her, saying, "Its getting late, I should also head back."

  Hua Yu listened and pouted unhappily.

  Jiang Xuanjin glanced at her: "What?"

  "When you were ill, I didnt leave your side for a moment." She coughed with a pitiful expression, "But now, Im still in such a miserable state, and yet youre going to leave."

  As she spoke, her eyebrows drooped and her eyes sparkled with tears.

  Jiang Xuanjin said with a bad temper: "Ive been staying in your house all along, is that okay?"

  "How can it be like this?" she said, "Our marriage has been arranged, you stay and take care of me, others will surely praise you for being kind and righteous, who would still gossip about you?"

  Jiang Xuanjins face suddenly changed, and he frowned: "You really can talk, doesnt it hurt anywhere on your body?"

  "Ow..." Huai Yu scrunched up her face, her eyes brimming with tears as she pouted, "This time it really hurts, especially on my back. I got hit with twenty sticks!"

  Her heart tightened slightly, Jiang Xuanjin sat back on the edge of the bed, his face not looking good as he asked her: "What was she being punished for?"

  "What else can I do?" Huai Yu muttered, "The Bai mother and daughter dont want me to have a good life, theyre looking for an excuse to beat me. I didnt take it lying down, so I fought back with the family slave."

  After catching her breath, she continued: "Im really fierce, one person knocked down several of them, its just that I didnt have enough strength, otherwise I wouldnt have been pinned down by them in the end."

  Jiang Xuanjins eyes gazed at her with a gloomy and stern expression: "Should I praise you for your unparalleled martial arts skills?"

  "Its too much praise." She smiled, "Dont say that Im matchless in martial arts, just say that Im agile and nimble."

  “……”

  Jiang Xuanjin gave her a cold laugh, his voice like an icy knife that made Li Huaiyu instantly behave.

  "It hurts so much..." She said weakly and pouted.

  With a calm face, Jiang Xuanjin got up to find the medicine left by Lu Jinghang and fed her one. When she stuffed the medicine into her mouth with her hand propped on the bed, the person on the bed moved slightly.

  "Whats going on again?" He was slightly annoyed, and following her gaze, he looked down to see her struggling to move her hand.

  Hua Yu didnt make a sound, concentrating all her energy on using force with her hands, enduring the pain in her arms, and slowly moving her fingers towards his hand.

  Two hands were within arms length, but she had to exert a great deal of effort just to touch him.

  Jiang Xuanjin was taken aback, his heart and mouth feeling as if they had been lightly scratched by something, itching so much that he subconsciously raised his hand to touch her fingertips.

  She smiled with a hint of mischief, her eyes sparkling like stars. Jiang Xuanjin was taken aback, gazing at her for a moment before pulling his hand back, his face stern.

  "Are you bored?" he asked coldly.

  Li Huaiyu smiled silently, saying nothing.

  Ling Xiu returned with the medicine and saw Zi Yang Jun sitting on the edge of the bed, his face slightly red, his eyes filled with discontent. His younger sister was half-reclining on the bed, smiling slyly.

  The scene was a bit embarrassing to enter, but Lingxiu still walked forward with her head down and handed the medicine bowl to Jiang Xuanjin.

  Jiang Xuanjin held the medicine and blew on it, then handed it to her lips. Huai Yu smelled the bitter taste and frowned: "Dont want to drink."

  "You think this is a vegetable market where you can haggle over prices?" He frowned.

  "Do I have to drink it?"

  "Of course!"

  "Then you try it for me." Huai Yu said with a vengeful tone, "I was the one who tried it for you back then."

  Ive already finished the whole bowl!

  "…Jiang Xuanyin felt that the saying "its better to offend a petty person than to offend a woman" might not be an absurd or heretical statement after all. Just look at this woman in front of him, its been so many years since then, and she still remembers."

  Taking a glance around the room, Cheng Xukong and Yu Feng were both waiting outside, he stole a sip, probably wouldnt be seen by them. Jiang Xuanye thought, scooped up a spoonful of medicine, quickly swallowed it into his mouth.

  "Is it bitter?"

  He swallowed the medicine and said, "Testing a drug is to test whether it has toxicity or not, not to test whether its bitter or not."

  "How can medicine be toxic? I just want to know the taste." She frowned.

  She gave him a glance, and Jiang Xuanjin was about to say: Its very bitter, but you have to drink it.

  However, as soon as the word "very" came out of his mouth, he felt a sweetness in his throat and frowned to hold it back, but his heart also started to ache. He clenched his fists and struggled for a while, but still couldnt bear it, and lowered his head to spit out a mouthful of blood.

  The dark color splattered on the ground, staining palm-sized marks, shocking at a glance.

  The blood was spat out suddenly, and Huai Yu was startled. Her eyes widened instantly, but her body couldnt move, she could only shout hoarsely: "Ling Xiu, quickly give him a pill!"

  Ling Xiu hastily obeyed the order, poured a pill out of the blue and white porcelain bottle, handed over water, then turned around to go shout for Cheng Xu and Yu Feng outside.

  "Dont make a fuss." Jiang Xuanjin swallowed the medicine and frowned, saying, "Im fine."

  That bowl of medicine was problematic, but he only drank a small mouthful, it shouldnt be fatal. Now if outsiders were to come in, the entire White Manor would be implicated.

  Hua Yu frowned at him, struggling to move closer to the bed, then said in a hoarse voice: "You lie down for a while."

  Lie beside her? What nonsense! Jiang Xuanjin shook his head and sat down to meditate, cultivating his inner energy. Lingxiu didnt dare move, and Huaiyu also stared at him without speaking, the room fell silent for a moment.

  After a few sticks of incense, Jiang Xuanjin opened his eyes, and his complexion had improved a lot.

  "The medicine sent by Lu Jinghang is indeed a rare treasure, from now on you take one pill every day, and let them decoct the medicinal soup for you."

  Li Huaiyu looked at the medicine bowl on the low table beside the bed with a complex gaze: "Knowing that someone has ulterior motives, why let them stay?"

  "Evidence," he said.

  Hua Yu stood up straight and immediately understood Jiang Xuanjins thoughts, but after coughing twice, she sighed: "Its useless. If I had really been poisoned to death, this thing could have served as evidence for the trial. But since I didnt die, even if we knew there was a problem with the medicine, theres no way to do anything about it."

  In this White Mansion, the only ones who would dare to poison her and want her dead are White Yuqin and her daughter. If its found out that theyre the ones responsible, White Dezhong will definitely be biased towards them just like he was with White Mengshi, and wont take them to court. No matter how much evidence there is, itll all be swept under the rug in the end, whats the use?

  Jiang Xuanjin didnt answer her. After a moment of contemplation, he said in a low voice: "It seems I really need to stay at the White Manor for two more days."

  Luckily he tasted it first, otherwise she would have lost the life she had just managed to save. The White Mansion is full of hidden dangers, her wound has not healed yet, where can he go?

  Hua Yu looked at him with some emotion and smiled in response: "Good."

  He wanted to stay, and she wouldnt refuse. Lying in bed all day to recover from her injuries was boring, so having someone by her side to tease and play with was a wonderful thing! Moreover, since there were people who wanted to harm her, Jiang Xuanjin going to investigate would not only save her the trouble but also put her at ease, which was great!

  That night, Jiang Xuanjin and Li Huaiyu moved from the west wing of the house to the main house in the south courtyard. Although they were jostled by the stretcher and their bodies ached, Huaiyu was still very happy when she saw the spacious and exquisite room.

  Bai Dezhong heard the news from that side and knew that Zi Yang Jun was going to continue staying in the mansion to take care of him, so he hurriedly had someone clean up the wing room next to the main house in the south courtyard. The meaning is very clear: taking care of a sick person is okay, but still need to pay attention to propriety.

  Jiang Xuanjin was very obedient, and after tidying up the side room, he went to sleep first. He hadnt closed his eyes for two days, and had been injured by poison again. This time, he slept very soundly, and when he woke up, it was already noon on the second day.

  Compared to the first day when she woke up feeling weak, Huai Yu was much more spirited today. After taking her medicine, the pain all over her body had alleviated a lot and her voice was louder too.

  "Youre here, and my appetite has improved a lot." She looked at him with a smile.

  Jiang Xuanjin walked over, took a glance at the dishes on the table, and then looked at Lingxiu holding out something to feed her, asking: "Have they all been tasted for poison?"

  Hua Yu nodded: "The silver needle has been tested and the doctor has also checked it out. Theres no problem."

  He nodded, sat down at the table and quietly began to eat. One of the Jiang family rules: do not speak while eating. So every time he picked up his chopsticks, Jiang Xuanjin would not utter a word.

  However, the person behind him was like a loud-voiced sparrow, chattering away as soon as he saw him: "I had a terrible time yesterday, I couldnt even speak properly, and I thought Id be half-dead for a long time. But when I woke up today, my throat felt better first."

  "The doctor said I was too noisy, she said that the other young ladies she had seen were all gentle and quiet, even when they were sick they didnt like to talk, but she had never seen anyone as talkative as me."

  "By the way, your robe looks great today."

  The blue vein on his forehead jumped, Jiang Xuanjin put down his chopsticks and turned back: "Can you shut up?"

  Hua Yu was taken aback, looking rather wronged as she said: "Ling Xiu said you used to care about me a lot, why are you yelling at me now!"

  Who pities her! Jiang Xuanjins eyes were cold and stern: "I knew that saving you back would make such a fuss, at the time I should have let go."

  She swallowed her food and took another bite of rice, Hua Yu smiled slyly and said: "Dont be stubborn, I know you cant bear to part with it."

  Previously, he said that he couldnt bear to part with her, but it was just a simple tease. Now, Li Huaiyu discovered that this person had really started to miss her and wasnt being forced by her.

  This is a very good thing.

  He glanced at her with disdain and turned back to continue his meal.

  For two days, he had not attended court, and many people in the court asked what had happened to Zi Yang Jun. Even the emperor asked a question on the court, so Bai Dezhong could not help but come forward and answer this way.

  Then, the poem "The beauty of the White Mansion bends her waist, from now on you will not attend the early court" spread from the imperial court to the streets, and the people of Kyoto expressed their shock: it turned out that the astonishing betrothal gift of Jiangs mansion was not Jiang Yan marrying Eldest Younger Sister Bai, but rather Zi Yang Jun wanting to marry Fourth Younger Sister Bai?

  At that time, countless people rushed to the White House to watch, saying they were visiting the sick, but in fact they went to see the rumored "for a beauty worn out" Zi Yang Jun.

  Jiang Xuanjin was in a bad mood and with a wave of his hand, he closed the large gate of the South Courtyard and had Cheng Xiao and Yu Feng stand guard at the entrance, not allowing anyone to enter.

  Li Huaiyu lay on the bed laughing with a curved brow: "It seems lively outside?"

  He glared at her and said, "If you say one more word, Ill throw you out along with him."

  Her mouth closed, and she remained silent, but a smile still escaped from her eyes, shining brightly.

  "Miss, sir." Ling Xiu brought in the medicine with a steady hand and informed them as usual, "The afternoon dose has arrived."

  A black and shiny bowl of medicinal soup, smelling similar to what he had tasted before. Jiang Xuanjin didnt let Lingxiu put it back in the cabinet, but instead handed it over to Chengxu.

  "Go and get someone to identify the medicinal herbs inside." He instructed, "Be quick about it, dont let anyone see you."

  "Yes." He responded and left.

  Hua Yu looked at him with a lazy expression, yawned and shifted her body to lean against Jiang Xuanjins leg.

  "Whats going on?" He said gruffly.

  Embarrassed, Cui Yu grasped his hand and said: "Its uncomfortable lying on the pillow."

  The pillow is uncomfortable, and the leg feels comfortable? Jiang Xuanjins face was stern: "You cant take advantage of me because I dont want to argue with you about your injury recently!"

  "Look at you, bullying me again!" Huai Yu adjusted her posture and lay down comfortably, saying, "How can you say that Im your future wife, this is taking advantage of the situation?"

  "Have you forgotten what I said again?" Jiang Xuanjin frowned, "Our marriage was a temporary measure."

  Compared to the bridal chamber, he might prefer the Buddhist hall. When she comes over, they still live separately.

  She let out a yawn and didnt even bother to tell him these things, anyway he hadnt lifted her up, she rubbed her face against his leg and fell asleep with her eyes closed.

  The fabric of Jiang Xuans robe was not thick, and with just one touch, he could almost feel the texture of her face. His body stiffened, and he looked at her with a gaze that seemed to be staring at a monster.

  Staring at her, he found that her unbound hair scattered across his chest, long and soft to the touch, looking very...

  By the time he reacted, his hand was already on it.

  What injustice!

  After half an hour, Lu Jingxing followed Cheng Xu in and saw a scene that was like "Uncombed hair for days, silk hair on both shoulders. Gentle stretching of the knees, where cant be pitied."

  Lu Jingxing kicked the door with an ugly face.

  With a "crash", Huaiyu was startled awake and looked around in confusion.

  "Mr. Lu?" She blinked, "What brings you here at this hour?"

  He moved a stool to the bedside and sat down, Lu Jinghang asked her very seriously: "Do you really want to marry this man?"

  Hua Yu naturally knew what Lu Jing Xing was worried about, she scratched her head and with difficulty propped herself up from Jiang Xuans leg, thinking hard about how to explain.

  A chill ran down his leg, Jiang Xuanjins jaw tightened, and he turned his head to look at the person on the bed.

  "Go up." Without noticing his gaze, Huai Yu asked cautiously, "Can I have a word with Lu Zhuanggui in private?"

  Whats going on? As soon as Lu Jinghang arrived, youre in a hurry to avoid suspicion with him, and now you want to talk to him alone? Jiang Xuanjin sneered, wanting to tell her that even if they werent married yet, not being a virtuous wife would still get her thrown into the pig cage!

  As soon as this idea came out, he himself smelled a bit of sourness.

  He was taken aback for a moment, and his anger dissipated instantly. After being stunned, he found it somewhat laughable. What was he doing? Was he still bothered by her? Just now he was thinking of going their separate ways, but now he was thinking about these messy things, wasnt he slapping himself in the face?

  He stood up and walked out without looking back, closing the door behind him.

  Go ahead and say whatever you want to say, hes just a friend, its none of his business.

  The door closed, and Huaiyu sighed: "Do you think its bad for me to marry him?"

  "Is it impossible to find a better place?" Lu Jinghang was about to die from anger, "You said before that you wanted to marry Jiang Yan to get close to Jiang Xuanjin, I had no opinion, after all, Jiang Yan is just a young whippersnapper, you can handle him easily. But Jiang Xuanjin? What has this person done that youve forgotten?"

  "I havent forgotten." Huaiyu leaned against the headboard, looking down at the bruises on her hands, "Its precisely because I havent forgotten that I think marrying him is better."

  When she was still her nephews wife, she had to follow many rules and had few opportunities to get close to him. But it was different for Madam Jun, she could gain Jiang Xuanjins trust step by step, know his deepest secrets, use him to achieve her own goals, and then send him to his death!

  Such a revenge plan would be more interesting than simply killing him.

  Lu Jinghang furrowed his brow: "I can help you with whatever you want to do, but this method is really too dangerous."

  "Jing Xing." She smiled at him, "You have to believe me, if I want to do something, theres nothing I cant do."

  Yes, all the things she wanted to do over the years have been done. But in the end? Lu Jinghang lowered his eyes, and the jade fan in his hand almost slipped out of his grasp.

  "Are you alive just for revenge?" he asked in a low voice.

  "After thinking for a moment, Huai Yu replied: Not only that, but this is what I can do best at the moment."

  Saying so, he smiled: "While doing this thing, who knows if I can still help Huai Lin."

  Huai Lin, also known as Li Huai Lin. Lu Jinghang couldnt help but smile, and finally understood: "The person you love the most is your younger brother, and the person you hate the most is Jiang Xuanjin."

  So she came back to life, one was to make Li Huailin better, and two was to make Jiang Xuanjin die.

  What about him?

  Listening to his voice, it seemed a bit off, Huai Yu was startled: "Whats wrong with you?"

  "Its nothing." The fan opened, blocking his eyebrows and eyes. Lu Jinghang paused for a moment before returning to normal, "I just feel that I couldnt persuade you, so Im a bit angry."

  "Hey, whats wrong with you? Youre not just finding out about my temper for the first time." Huai Yu comforted him, "Anyway, it cant be dissuaded, so encourage me instead?"

  "Encouragement?" Lu Jinghang put down his fan and rolled his eyes, "You dont listen to my good advice, insisting on doing things your own way. If something happens to you in the future, I wont even care about you, and yet you still want encouragement?

  Saying so, he stood up and swung his sleeves as if to leave.

  "Hey!" Huai Yu hastily called out to him, "Are you really angry?"

  Lu Jinghang didnt turn his head, coldly snorting: "Today Im not here to look for you, the favor Jiang Xuanjin asked me to do yesterday has made progress, I need to go tell him."

  "Huh?" Huai Yu was shocked, "Youre helping him?"

  "Do you think its all for whom?"

  After throwing out this sentence, Lu Jingxing opened the door and went out.

  Li Huaiyu leaned against the headboard, frowning as he looked at his back, vaguely feeling that something was not quite right, but couldnt put his finger on what it was.

  Jiang Xuanying was copying Buddhist scriptures in his room, having written more than half of the article when Lu Jingxing finally came to find him.

  "Meng Hengyuan was previously accused and brought to court for privately buying and selling medicine banned by the imperial court." As soon as he entered the house, he closed the door and said, "This crime is serious, but the accuser has no power or influence, and it was just to vent personal grievances, so it was eventually dropped."

  Jiang Xuanjin raised his head and looked at him: "Prohibited medicine?"

  "Yes, the imperial court has issued a decree that several kinds of precious and special medicinal materials are prohibited from being bought and sold by civilians, only available within the palace. Meng Hengyuan is in the business of medicinal materials, so he naturally understands what things cannot be sold. But this person is extremely greedy for wealth, and will stop at nothing to make a huge profit. Its inevitable that there will be people who cant stand him and will seize any opportunity to report him."

  However, Meng Hengyuan is Bai Dexiangs father-in-law and has connections with other officials in the court, making it difficult to sentence him.

  Jiang Xuanjin put down his pen and nodded: "Thank you."

  Looking at him, Lu Jinghang sneered: "What are you thanking me for? Consider it a gift in advance."

  Upon hearing this, Jiang Xuanjin raised his eyes: "As the first rich merchant in Kyoto, youre sending someone a congratulatory gift with just these few words?"

  "A few words of congratulations are enough for you." Lu Jinghangs smile didnt reach his eyes, "As for Zhu Ji, I will naturally make separate arrangements."

  The betrothal gift was sent yesterday, but when he saw him yesterday, he didnt even mention it, and as a result, he almost got scared to death when he heard the news on the street today!

  What a peaceful mind!

  The more he looked at Jiang Xuanjins face, the angrier he became. Lu Jinghang furiously swept his sleeves: "Im leaving!"

  Looking at his flustered appearance, Jiang Xuanjins gloomy mood suddenly cleared up.

  "Walk slowly, Mr. Lu," he said. "Once the wedding invitation is written, I will definitely send someone to deliver it to your residence."

  The biggest and reddest characters on the couplet paper are given as a gift.

  With a loud "bang", Lu Da Zhuang kicked his door again.

  Jiang Xuanjin hooked his lips and put away the Buddhist scriptures. He turned to Yu Fengdao and said, "Bring me the list of banned medicines in the imperial court."

  "Yes." The wind responded and left.

  In the evening, Huai Yu finally waited for Jiang Xuanjin to come to her room and said excitedly: "My hand doesnt hurt that much anymore!"

  Most of the bruises on her wrist were from fighting with others, and it wasnt even the worst one. Jiang Xuanjin looked at her expressionlessly and responded with a cold "uh-huh".

  Li Huaiyu said unhappily: "How did you become like this again?"

  She was fine just now, and I let her hug me and hold me, and even fed her water. Whats the weather like outside now? Is it winter or something? Going out for a trip would freeze this iceberg back to normal?

  Sitting down at the table, Jiang Xuanjin said, "Ive found out a few things."

  "Hmm? Whats up?"

  He handed her two sheets of letter paper and asked, "Can you read?"

  Nonsense! She had even learned calligraphy from him before! Li Huaiyu curled her lip, letting Lingxiu pass the thing over to her, and pinched it in her hand for a look.

  The two pieces of paper were both written with medicinal materials, one of which had a familiar name that was also available in the palace. The other piece had more ordinary medicinal materials and looked like a prescription.

  But there is a name on this ordinary prescription that overlaps with another one on top of it.

  A little blood.

  Li Huaiyus eyes widened slightly as he said, "This prescription shouldnt be for the medicine you drank, is it?"

  Jiang Xuanjin unexpectedly glanced at her: "How did you know?"

  "This little bit of blood is poisonous." Huaiyu said subconsciously, "You vomited blood after drinking that bowl of medicine yesterday, its probably this thing that caused it."

  He had originally planned to tease her and then explain, but unexpectedly she actually knew? Jiang Xuanjin stood up, frowning at her: "How did you know that a drop of blood is poisonous?"

  This medicinal herb is a forbidden medicine in the imperial court, which means its only available within the palace. How could a young lady from the White Manor possibly know about it?

  In her heart, she silently cursed her luck. Li Huaiyus eyes rolled, and she smiled: "Whats so strange about that? My fathers study has many medical books. I went in to take a look before, and although I didnt remember anything else, I did remember the pictures drawn in the book."

  "Its such a small red fruit, but its called a little blood, extremely toxic. If you eat it, youll cough up blood and die from exhaustion - thats what the medical books say."

  Her eyes were clear and she looked at him without any guilt, seemingly telling the truth. Jiang Xuanjin pursed his lips, silently scolding himself for being overly suspicious, and slowly sat back down: "Thats right, this prescription was something I had Chong Xu find someone to reverse-engineer from the medicine that was brewed in the estate for you to drink. The other one is a banned substance by the imperial court."

  Li Huaiyu feigned surprise and widened his eyes, trying to make himself look like a naive fool: "Imperial court banned medicine?"

  "Hmm, that is to say, this medicinal material shouldnt be appearing among the common people, but it just so happens to appear in your medicine bowl." Jiang Xuanjin said, "Even more coincidental is that Bai Mengs father, Meng Hengyuan, was a pharmacist who was reported last month for selling banned medicines."

  Two wings combine, and its clear who wants to harm her.

  Hua Yu was stunned for a moment and asked him: "Do you plan to make a move on Meng Hengyuan?"

  "This is really too much to say, Jiang Xuanjin couldnt help but frown: Someone has done something wrong and yet gets away with it, I use evidence to bring him to justice, whats the harm in that?"

  "Alright, alright, lets follow the law!" Hua Yu smiled and said, "So are you planning to take the evidence to the palace to accuse him or what?"

  Tell a folk businessman? Jiang Xuanjin gave her a white eye: "This thing shouldnt be done by me anyway."

  Then who should go? Huai Yu was very puzzled.

  However, she soon found out.

  "I said..." Looking at the person putting the empty medicine bowl back beside her and pouring a bottle of pigs blood on the ground, Li Huaiyu had a very bad premonition. "Im still recovering from my injuries, can you bear to drag me into this?"

  Put away the pig blood bottle, Jiang Xuanjin expressionlessly looked at her and said: "Next, you only need to lie down."

  Having finished speaking, he stood up and exchanged a glance with Cheng Xianhe and Yu Feng.

  Riding the wind and following their intention, they walked out of the main house door, took a deep breath, and shouted in unison: "People are coming! The fourth young lady has been poisoned!"

  Li Huaiyus mouth twitched slightly.

  The peaceful and serene White Mansion became lively again, with Cheng Xiao and Yu Fengs voices too loud, so that the news of Fourth Young Miss being poisoned to death quickly spread throughout the mansion.

  Bai Meng heard the news and was so excited that she got up to find Bai Xueqi. However, as soon as one foot stepped out of the east wings door, she was held back by Cheng Xu and Yu Feng.

  "What are you doing?" Bai Mengs wife exclaimed in a low, frightened tone. "I am the mistress of the White family, how dare you lay hands on me!"

  Yufeng ignored her and instead said with a good temper: "The Lord and Bai Daren are waiting for you in the front hall."

  Wait for her? Bai Mengs eyes widened, her heart sank, and she immediately struggled: "I dont believe it, youre not from the White Manor, what right do you have to capture me! Let go!"

  She was taken aback and before she knew it, he had swept her up in his arms and was carrying her away.

  "How dare you! Even if you are people of Prince Zi Yang, its not right to bully others in my White Manor!" White Meng Shi shouted, "Its simply lawless!"

  Jiang Xuanchen stood in the front hall and heard the curses getting closer and closer, saying to Bai Dezhong on the main seat: "The man has arrived."

  Bai Dezhong looked at Bai Mengshi being led in and saluted him with a complex expression: "Your Highness, is this... not somewhat inappropriate?"

  He glanced at him and said, "If Lord Bai feels that bringing him to the front hall is not suitable, then he might as well go with Ben Jun to the Kyoto government office. This case should be tried in the government office anyway."

  When he heard this, Bai De fell silent again.

  "Master!" Bai Mengshi twisted her body and broke free from the grip of the two men behind her, grasping a handkerchief as she hastily knelt down in front of Bai De, "You must take charge for me! These two people..."

  "Meng Shuqin." Bai Dezhong spoke up again, interrupting her sobbing. "The medicine Zhuji has been drinking for the past two days, was it you who had someone add it?"

  Bai Mengs expression changed slightly as she shook her head: "Ill listen to Masters words and reflect on my mistakes in the room, how could I still let someone go make medicine for Fourth Young Miss?"

  "The maid in the kitchen said, The maid responsible for decocting medicine is the one you pointed out just now."

  Shaking her head repeatedly, Bai Meng said: "I dont know anything, I didnt point anyone to the kitchen."

  Its really clean. Jiang Xuanjin sneered and waved his hand, letting people bring a few people up.

  "Madam!" The little maid who was decocting medicine hurriedly knelt beside Madam Bai Meng. The housekeeper came forward with a book in his hands, cupped them and said: "Master, this is the register of household slaves and maidservants. This maids name is Fu Lu, she belongs to the madams courtyard, and has been helping out in the kitchen for the past two days."

  Bai Mengs face turned pale, her hands clenched into fists as she knelt down, her back straight as a pen.

  Jiang Xuanjin looked at her and asked: "Are you still going to say that you dont know anything?"

  Stiffly shaking her head, Bai Meng said, "Even if this maid is from my courtyard, I dont know what she did."

  "How can you be so clean after doing who-knows-what?" Bai Des face turned very ugly.

  "Im clearing my name because I know you have ill intentions towards me. Even if I stay in the room for two days, there will definitely be a false accusation pinned on me, so Id rather prove my innocence beforehand."

  "If you have a clear conscience, why bother to argue?" Jiang Xuanjin said calmly, "This servant of yours replaced the medicine for Bai Sijie with something unclean, causing Fourth Young Miss to be poisoned and fall into a coma, her life hanging by a thread. This is a serious crime of attempted murder, do you think you can clear yourself of this?"

  Bai Meng shook her head and gritted her teeth, repeating: "I dont know anything!"

  obstinate and unrepentant

  Jiang Xuanjin shook his head and looked at Bai Dezhong: "In your opinion, sir, how should this matter be handled?"

  Bai De glared at Bai Mengs family, his eyes fierce and terrifying: "With both human and material evidence present, yet you still refuse to admit it. What else can be done? Come, bring out the family law!"