The Regent's Concubine is Crazy

"Master, what kind of medicine are you making? It looks pitch black. Wow, so disgusting."

"This is the highly toxic black magic poison," Shangguan Ziling said as she stirred the black mass in the small pot.

"Master, why are you making this poison?"

"It can save your life at critical moments."

The little fat man said, "Master, your poison is so strong. If you don't make an antidote, what will you do if one of your own people gets poisoned?"

"This antidote is not difficult to make, but there is one ingredient that I don't have, I don't have the space, and I can't buy it at the pharmacy. I have this poison ready for preparation and I won't use it easily."

"Oh"

Shangguan Ziling saw that the water in the small pot was slowly boiling away, so she turned off the fire.

He let the dark poison cool down slowly and then left the room.

Xia Yu saw Shangguan Ziling coming out and asked, "Miss, are you done with your training?"

"Well, but you have to wait until it cools down and dries. You can't go in now. Tell the people in my yard that no one can enter my house now."

"Oh!"

Shangguan Ziling started to fiddle with other medicinal herbs in the yard. It was not until the evening that Shangguan Ziling went in and crushed the black magic poison she had refined into powder and carefully put it into the bottle.

When the black magic poison is being refined, the smell will emit toxicity. After it is refined, it will be colorless and tasteless. Grind it into powder. As long as it gets on the skin a little, the person will be poisoned. The body will gradually become numb and sluggish, and the person will die in a cup of tea.

So Shangguan Ziling didn't want the maids to get close to her. She was very cautious the whole time and didn't dare to make a sound.

Shangguan Ziling put the black magic poison into a porcelain bottle. There was only one bottle. She carefully put it into the space and opened the window to let in some fresh air.

"Miss, dinner is over," Xia Yu shouted outside.

"Okay," Shangguan Ziling washed her hands, changed her clothes, and then went out.

After Shangguan Ziling finished her dinner, she said, "Take the stove out."

"I'll take it away right away." Qiu Kui quickly ran into the house and took the stove out.

After taking a bath, Shangguan Ziling practiced her internal strength on the bed for a while before lying down to sleep.

Just like that, Shangguan Ziling did not go out for the past two days. She stayed at home peacefully, either refining some medicine or practicing light skills and internal strength.

That night, the moonlight filled the Crimson Purple Courtyard of the Prime Minister's Mansion. The Crimson Purple Courtyard was very quiet tonight.

Shangguan Dong and Shangguan Zirun had already been waiting in the yard, their faces filled with seriousness and concern.

Suddenly, a light sound of footsteps broke the silence of the night, and Mo Shaoxie appeared at the door of the Crimson Purple Courtyard. He was dressed in black, with a deep and cold face, like the incarnation of the night. His arrival made the air seem to freeze for a moment.

Shangguan Dong walked forward, looked at Mo Shaoxie deeply, and then said solemnly: "Regent, Zi Ling is now in your hands. Please take good care of her."

Mo Shaoxie nodded slightly, his voice low and powerful: "Don't worry, Prime Minister." These four simple words contained his commitment and determination.

Chun Xiao and Xia Yu surrounded Shangguan Ziling tightly, their eyes full of reluctance and worry. Chun Xiao choked up and said, "Miss, you have to come back soon."

Shangguan Ziling smiled and comforted them: "Be good, stay at home and look after the house. Qiu Kui and Dong Qing are here, so you can rest assured and stay at home until I come back."

Xia Yu felt a little disappointed and said, "Miss, can't you really take me and Chunxiao with you? I can take care of you."

Shangguan Ziling comforted him: "Be good, we are going on a long journey this time. You don't know martial arts, it will be very dangerous if you follow us."

Xia Yu nodded aggrievedly. She felt a little disappointed that the young lady didn't take her with her on this trip. But she soon figured it out. After all, Qiu Kui and Dong Qing's martial arts competition could better protect the young lady. With this thought, Xia Yu let it go.

After Shangguan Ziling said goodbye to her father and brother, she followed Mo Shaoxie out of the Prime Minister's Mansion.

Shangguan Dong, Shangguan Zirun, and the two maids Chunxiao and Xiayu, accompanied them all the way to the gate of the Prime Minister's Mansion.

Until Shangguan Ziling and Mo Shaoxie got on a black carriage and disappeared into the night.

Shangguan Dong and Shangguan Zirun watched the carriage go away from the door until it was out of sight, then turned back. They both had complicated expressions on their faces. This was the first time Shangguan Ziling went on a long journey, and even though they knew the Regent would protect her, they still couldn't help but worry.

In the carriage, Mo Shaoxie held Shangguan Ziling in his arms, took a blanket and covered Shangguan Ziling with it, and said gently: "Ling'er, go to sleep."

"I can't sleep now, I'm not sleepy," Shangguan Ziling said while nestling in Mo Shaoxie's arms.

Mo Shaoxie played with Shangguan Ziling's hair and said, "Ling'er, if we set out tonight, we may not be able to reach the nearby town. We may have to spend the night in the wild."

"Let's spend the night in the wild. You're here with me, right? I'm not afraid."

"Well, Ling'er doesn't need to be afraid, as long as I'm here."

Shangguan Ziling nestled in his arms and stopped talking.

"Master, your father told you repeatedly to keep your distance, but as soon as you got on the carriage, you two hugged each other. I, a spirit, really don't know what to say to you."

"Little Fatty, this is called love. Isn't this what all lovers do? In modern times, I've never eaten pork, but I've never seen a pig run!"

"Okay, master, I can't stand you guys, you're so corny. I'm going to play with the rabbit and won't disturb your world of two."

The carriage moved slowly along the way. Perhaps because Mo Shaoxie's arms were very warm, Shangguan Ziling fell asleep in his arms without realizing it.

The carriage stopped in a dilapidated temple. Shangguan Ziling opened her eyes, a little confused.

"Ling'er is awake?"

Shangguan Ziling yawned and asked lazily, "Why did the carriage stop?"

"Rest in the ruined temple tonight and set off again tomorrow morning."

"Oh, what time is it now?"

"It's almost midnight, Ling'er, go back to sleep," Mo Shaoxie said gently.

"Hmm." Shangguan Ziling closed her eyes again and continued to sleep.

At this moment, a loud thunder exploded in the sky. Mo Shaoxie frowned and looked down. Shangguan Ziling opened her eyes and was looking at her.

Mo Shaoxie picked up Shangguan Ziling and said, "Ling'er, let's go to the ruined temple, light a fire and warm up."

Shangguan Ziling was really sleepy now and said "hmm".

Mo Shaoxie carried Shangguan Ziling into the ruined temple. The secret guards had already lit a fire, so Mo Shaoxie sat down holding Shangguan Ziling.

Seeing the strong wind and lightning, the horses became a little restless. A secret guard pulled the carriage in and drove it to an empty space on the side. At this time, heavy rain began to fall outside.

The dilapidated temple not only leaks wind everywhere, but also rains everywhere.

"Mo Feng, bring the blanket," Mo Shaoxie said lightly.

"Yes"

Mo Feng took out a blanket from the carriage and handed it to Mo Shaoxie. Mo Shaoxie was afraid that Shangguan Ziling would catch a cold, so he wrapped her in the blanket, held her by the fire, and closed his eyes to rest.