Therefore, Madam Dowager had her own small storehouse. Although it was small, it was very complete. It had more treasures than the big storehouse managed by Madam Ling. Usually, Madam Dowager kept a close eye on it and moved all the good things to her storehouse, which made Madam Ling jealous.
Ning Xueyan had an idea. Since Madam Ling schemed against her, she would make her lose both her wife and her soldiers!
"Madam Dowager has started to decoct the tonic. Yesterday, I saw a servant girl decocting the tonic in the corner of the corridor. Young Lady, is there anything wrong? "Lanning sensed something wrong and asked anxiously.
"There is a deadly medicine here!" Ning Xueyan said lightly.
Qingyu, who was picking up the lid of the medicine jar to check whether the medicine was ready or not, was startled. The lid of the medicine jar in her hand fell to the ground with a loud and clear sound. Having no time to pick up the lid that had fallen to the ground, Qingyu widened her eyes and said, "Young … Young Lady, did you say that the medicine jar has been poisoned with a medicine that can cause one to have no offspring?"
Under the light, Qingyu's face was pale with fear. She looked at Ning Xueyan in astonishment and almost screamed!
"Qingyu, bring the medicine here and come into the room together." Ning Xueyan walked into the room. Lanning didn't say anything and followed her. Qingyu calmed down and picked up the lid of the medicine jar from the ground regardless of the heat. She held both sides of the jar with a wet cloth, walked into the room and closed the door behind her.
Ning Xueyan put the medicine jar on the table and lifted it. A faint fragrance of osmanthus slowly spread out from inside and then dissipated in the wind, leaving no trace. As expected, it was very faint and only lasted for a short time. If it was left for a while, no one would be able to smell it. No one would suspect that there was a vicious medicine in it, which was much more sophisticated than the medicine used on Madam Ming.
Madam Ling was afraid that something like Madam Ming would happen again and arouse suspicion, so she did it more secretly.
"Madam Dowager, when does she usually take the medicine?" Ning Xueyan thought for a while and asked.
"Madam Dowager usually takes the medicine at nine o 'clock in the morning. According to the doctor in the mansion, this is the best time for Madam Dowager to take the medicine. People in Xiangfu Hall have this habit. They decoct the medicine for Madam Dowager at this time." Lanning used to have a good relationship with the servant girls in the courtyards, so she knew Madam Dowager's habit.
"Young Lady, do you want Madam Dowager to know that the First Madam secretly took the medicine?" At this time, Qingyu also calmed down. Her eyes suddenly brightened, but soon dimmed down. She said, "Young Lady, the smell of this medicine is so light. It's impossible for Madam Dowager to detect it. Madam Dowager won't check her pharmacy for no reason. Do you want to show this medicine to Madam Dowager?"
The medicine had been decocted for a while, but Qingyu never found anything different. Madam Madam Madam Dowager. It would be Madam Madam Dowager was suspicious. Madam Ning Jin Dowager's Dowager.
They all knew that Madam Ling was harming Ning Xueyan, but no one could prove it without evidence. Madam Ling was now the First Madam of Lord Protector's Manor and could be regarded as Ning Xueyan's mother. She occupied a high position. If she made a false accusation, Ning Xueyan would be at a disadvantage.
Ning Xueyan sat by the bed, thought for a while, and said, "Don't worry. I will ask someone to find out something wrong. Lanning, you and Qingyu will walk to Ning Ziyan's yard, and then you can say this …"
Looking at the young lady's confident look, Lanning and Qingyu both nodded, thinking that the young lady would have a way. They were slightly relieved. The young lady was really different from before. She was more and more convincing!
After getting up the next morning, Ning Xueyan took Qingyu to Madam Dowager's yard to greet her. She didn't know why her face was paler than before. Madam Dowager asked her to sit down and asked about her condition. She didn't find anything different. Maybe she was too weak to be so pale.
While talking, Ning Yuling also came in with her maid. She was dressed very brightly. She was wearing a bright red embroidered coat embroidered with gold twining branches and a bright-colored peacock pomegranate skirt, which made her more charming and lovely. Compared with Ning Xueyan's pale face, she immediately looked more beautiful.
Seeing that Ning Xueyan was still pale and weak, Ning Yuling restrained the jealousy in her eyes. So many things happened yesterday. Honored Consort Ya even proposed that Ning Xueyan should marry into the Third Prince's Mansion. Although Honored Consort Ya didn't mention her at all, it still gave her a wake-up call.
The old maid beside her was sent by Madam Ling. After going back last night, she explained a lot to Ning Yuling. She especially said that even if Ning Xueyan married into the Third Prince's Mansion, it was impossible for her to have children. She might not even live for a few days. These words made Ning Yuling feel much better. So although she was still jealous of Ning Xueyan, she didn't show it on her face. She even faintly felt a little proud.
So what if Ning Xueyan seduced the Third Prince? She still wouldn't live for a few days! If Ning Xueyan really married into the Third Prince's Mansion with her, Ning Xueyan would definitely trample on her. Look at Ning Xueyan, she was not as beautiful as Ning Xueyan and looked like she was about to die. How dare she seduce the Third Prince?
"Oh, Fifth Sister, you come so early. Have you taken the medicine today? Don't faint in front of Honored Consort Ya without taking the medicine. Honored Consort Ya will be annoyed. Even our Lord Protector's Mansion will be implicated!" Ning Yuling proudly raised her chin and disdainfully said to Ning Xueyan.
Ning Xueyan smiled faintly and said softly, "Second Sister, you come early too. Is it too early to greet Honored Consort Ya now?"
If Ning Xueyan didn't say it was too early, Ning Yuling would also think it was too early. But since Ning Xueyan said it, Ning Yuling wouldn't agree. She immediately sneered, "It's not early. It's the right time to go there. Honored Consort Ya will think that we are used to being idle and don't have any rules. Everyone in the mansion will greet the elders at this time."
In the past, Madam Dowager didn't like Ning Xueyan and never let her greet anyone. In Yunxia Courtyard, Madam Ming was worried about Madam Ling, so she never greet anyone. Ning Yuling was mocking Ning Xueyan for not being filial. As expected, Madam Dowager's face darkened. But she forgot that it was she who didn't like Ning Xueyan and never let Ning Xueyan meet her.
"Second Sister, you are right. Let's go now. Grandmother's medicine …" Ning Xueyan pretended that she didn't hear what Madam Dowager implied. She pointed to the medicine that was still being decocted outside and asked with a frown. This was not the time for Madam Dowager to decoct medicine. But when they came in, the medicine had been decocted for a while. Madam Dowager wanted to take it before going to Honored Consort Ya's courtyard.
"Medicine?" Ning Yuling understood Madam Dowager's meaning at this time. But she didn't want to show weakness in front of Ning Xueyan. She curled her lips and rolled her eyes. She pulled Madam Dowager's sleeve and shook it, "Grandmother, let's not take the medicine first. It's not the right time and the effect is not good. On the other hand, I just saw several madams with their daughters go to Honored Consort Ya's courtyard."
"So early?" Madam Dowager asked.
"Yes, Grandmother. Tomorrow is the chrysanthemum grand meeting. Those madams must go to Honored Consort Ya's courtyard early." Ning Yuling muttered, "Grandmother, others have gone there. It's not good if we are late."
What she said was very reasonable. The relationship between Honored Consort Ya and Lord Protector's Manor was unusual. It was almost a sure marriage. If Honored Consort Ya arrived later than others, it might make Honored Consort Ya a little unhappy. Moreover, Madam Dowager refused Honored Consort Ya's idea yesterday!
"Let's go first!" Madam Dowager nodded, stood up and walked out with Ning Yuling and Ning Xueyan.
"Grandmother, the medicine can't be taken when it's cold. Let them send it to Honored Consort Ya's courtyard. Grandmother, it's not too late to go in after drinking it. It's not too late to take the medicine! "Ning Xueyan suggested for Madam Dowager's sake.
This was what Madam Dowager was thinking. She had taken the medicine for a period of time. The doctor also told her that she couldn't stop taking the medicine. Otherwise, all the previous efforts would be wasted. Madam Dowager thought this was a good idea. She could say sorry to Honored Consort Ya, drink the medicine, and then go back to talk with Honored Consort Ya.
Ning Xueyan nodded and asked the old maid to send the medicine to Honored Consort Ya immediately after it was decocted. Ning Xueyan also specially told the old maid that after the medicine was decocted, she didn't pour it into the bowl. Instead, she should take it to Honored Consort Ya's courtyard before pouring it out. The old maid nodded and said yes. Madam Dowager looked at her carefully and smiled with satisfaction.
When they arrived at the gate of Honored Consort Ya's courtyard, they saw a large group of servant girls and old maids waiting outside. It was obvious that those madams were in a hurry.
Hearing that Madam Dowager of Lord Protector's Manor asked to see her, Honored Consort Ya said with a smile, "Please come in."
Several madams and noble ladies had already sat in the room. After Ning Yuling and Ning Xueyan greeted Honored Consort Ya, they retreated and sat down on the side of the noble ladies.
"Madam Dowager, you are really lucky. Look at your two granddaughters. They are so beautiful." Sitting on the other side of Honored Consort Ya was Consort Dowager of Commandery Prince Li's Mansion, holding a snow-white civet cat in her hand. She and Madam Dowager were familiar with each other. She looked at Ning Yuling and Ning Xueyan, stroked the civet cat's head and couldn't help but praise them.
Ning Xueyan's gaze involuntarily landed on the lazy civet cat.
The snow-white civet cat leaned lazily in the arms of Consort Dowager of Commandery Prince Li's Mansion. There was a large circle of meat on its belly. It naturally curled up its body. Its head and tail were intertwined. It was very cute.
"Consort Dowager, you are too polite. She is just a good-looking girl. She doesn't deserve your praise." Being praised by Consort Dowager of Commandery Prince Li's Mansion, Madam Dowager felt happy, but she didn't show it on her face. She smiled and said modestly.
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