Su Wan took the note from Xie Yin's hand and saw some prescriptions written on it, with Baicaotang written below.

"This is a prescription on top, but does this mean I need to go for a follow-up consultation?"

Xie Yin nodded. "This prescription is just to gradually remove the toxins from your face. In two months, you can go to this place and the people there will help you."

Hearing Xie Yin's words, Su Wan was naturally excited to know that Ling Xuzi's birthmark could be removed. Hadn't she been reading those medical books for over a decade just for this moment? But now, she wasn't excited at all, but rather confused.

"He knew the prescription after just two glances?"

Xie Yin smiled faintly, "That's why they say he's a miracle doctor."

Seeing that Su Wan was still confused, Xie Yin said calmly: "If you are really worried, just give this prescription to someone you know." Xie Yin knew that there was a man with superb medical skills in Taohua Valley, and the birthmark on her face might have been caused by him.

Su Wan folded the prescription and said, "I can study it slowly on my own when I get back."

"It's better to let someone you trust take a look. After all, there's something wrong with the way this old Taoist looks at you. I'm afraid it will have a counterproductive effect after you use it." Xie Yin said as he sat down.

After Xie Yin's suggestion, Su Wan felt that it made sense.

"What about you?"

"what?"

"Can your poison be cured?"

Xie Yin lowered his eyes and smiled, but that smile looked a little bitter in Su Wan's eyes.

"My poison is not like you. It cannot disappear all at once. Otherwise, you might not be able to see me again."

Su Wan frowned, but after a moment, she understood. But Xie Yin actually told her about this, wouldn't that give her a handle? Even if she couldn't do anything, there was still the Su family. Su Wan couldn't figure out Xie Yin's thoughts, so she comforted him with a few words and changed the subject.

"I think I should return to the capital tomorrow. Today I will say goodbye to Chief Xie."

Xie Yin sighed and showed a melancholy expression, "Ah, then I will really be fighting alone."

"I've told Shen Wenqin everything I need to say, but the time is not right yet."

Xie Yin paused when he heard the name, then smiled and said, "I will listen to Madam Su."

"Also, I've been wanting to say something these days. I heard your conversation with your uncle when you went to the Su family that day."

Xie Yin curled the corners of his mouth and continued listening.

"The Su family is in decline, and it's my uncle's cautiousness that has kept them safe. I believe Chief Xie understands the hardships better than I do." Su Wan's eyes dimmed. "But I know that in this turbulent situation, if we want a glimmer of hope, the Su family cannot be allowed to stand on the sidelines. Therefore, seeking the protection of the Wang family or Chief Xie is the best option."

Xie Yin listened to the woman in front of him talking, his eyes unconsciously revealing admiration.

"But can you be the master of your uncle or the Su family?"

In recent years, the Su family and the Wang family have had conflicts due to the allocation of funds by the Yu family. Is the Su family really willing to lower its stance?

"I can't make the decision, but I will persuade my uncle to make the decision. He's not that narrow-minded and paranoid. It's just that years of oppression have made him afraid to gamble with the lives of the Su family. However, before that, what I have to do is to make Chief Xie or the Wang family trust the Su family."

Xie Yin looked at Su Wan with a calm expression, "I'm looking forward to it."

Su Wan felt relieved after hearing Xie Yin's answer. "It's just that the time is not right yet, so..."

Xie Yin immediately said, "This is a secret between you and me, and also a secret between me and the Su family. If you need my help, I will do whatever it takes. After all, the Su family is already part of my plan."

Xie Yin's intentions were fully revealed in one sentence. Indeed, there was no such thing as friendship in the officialdom; mutual interests came first. Xie Yin relied on the Su family to gain more support from the aristocratic families, thereby attracting more support for Emperor Jing. Now that he and Su Wan were on the same page, some things felt more comfortable to talk about than to keep them to themselves.

Su Wan's heart was no longer that of an innocent girl, so she was not opposed to Xie Yin's purpose.

Recalling something, he continued, "As for that child, do you want to keep her with you? Cang Yi just brought her here. I heard from the people in the government office that she's shy but smart. She's sneaked out several times. The last time, she should have followed you."

Su Wan thought for a moment, "Actually, I really want to help her. It's fine with me, but I'm afraid the Su family might object. I need to go back and discuss this matter. Can you help her find a place to stay first?"

"That's easy. She knows that you and I are familiar with each other. Seeing me is like seeing you. I have a trustworthy nanny in my villa in the capital. She will take good care of her."

Su Wan felt relieved. Somehow, even though Xie Yin wasn't a kind person, she still believed he would take good care of the child. The two of them explained what needed to be said, and there was nothing more to say.

Xie Yin looked at Su Wan, his deep eyes seemed to hide his thoughts. He said: Madam Su, "See you in the capital."

Su Wan paused, then bowed with a smile.

The next day, Su Wan and her group set off. What she didn't know was that in a corner, Shen Wenqin was standing there, watching her leave.

Xie Yin asked several secret guards to follow Su Wan secretly, while he stayed here as he had some things to do, the first of which was the assassination that day.

It has been several days since Xie Yin and Su Wan left the capital. In the place where the emperor lives and where the nobles live, the situation is changing every day.

In the Imperial Palace, inside the Kunning Hall.

The Queen Mother, dressed in a bright purple gown, sat on a phoenix chair, and below her was the Minister of the Central Secretariat, Yu Lang.

"In the case of the Zheng family, Your Majesty stripped them of their titles for the sake of their reputation. The Zheng family suffered injustice but they also explained it to the people of the world. I dare not say much, but the Emperor is still immature. If he is manipulated by those with ulterior motives and causes instability in the court, then it will be my fault."

The Empress Dowager raised her long eyelashes, her eyes darkening. She knew who this scheming person was without even having to think. Over the years, the Emperor had grown older and developed his own sense of self, and while he had grown more independent, it wasn't to the point of rift between mother and son. However, the rebellious son of the Xie family was truly a nuisance. Whenever the two of them met and mentioned Xie Xingzhi, there was always some unpleasantness.

After a moment, Empress Dowager Yu spoke up, "Brother, how could I not know what you said? The Emperor was indeed being a bit reckless regarding the Zheng family, but what else can I say now that it's public? As for Xie Xingzhi, he's been in contact with the Emperor since he was a child, and they've become like brothers over the years. If things get too heated, I'm afraid the Emperor will only recognize his brothers and not his mother."

Yu Lang said in panic, "Your Majesty is extremely benevolent and filial, and the Queen Mother has taught us well, so it won't come to that. I'm just afraid that Xie Yin will take this opportunity to do something shameful with the Su family, and then things will really get out of control." Yu Lang glanced at the Queen Mother Yu and saw that the person sitting there was frowning in deep thought.

"I've had people keep an eye on the movements in the capital these past few days and have discovered that the Su family's wife is not at the Su family, and Xie Yin doesn't seem to be in the capital either."

The Queen Mother's eyes changed, and then she smiled faintly, "What can there be between the two of them? A divorced woman, not to mention her appearance is ugly. Xie Yin is used to hanging out with prostitutes, how could he be interested in her?"

Yu Lang also found it ridiculous. "Of course this is impossible, but Xie Yin is very cunning. I'm afraid he has already used Su Wan to find the military token."

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