Back to the day I married my second wife, I turned around and married my ex-husband's uncle

Lu Lingsong, who was sitting opposite him, poured a glass of wine nonchalantly. Seeing his heartless look, he lowered his guard. It would be of no use for such a fool to inherit the title of Duke.

"Do you know who is following and chasing you?" Lu Lingsong asked.

Ling Chaowen gnawed on a chicken leg and shook his head, "There were so many people staring at me along the way. I don't know who sent them."

"You may not believe this, but the person who sent someone to kill you was your cousin, Jiang Ningwan."

Hearing this, Ling Chaowen was shocked and stunned.

After swallowing the food in his mouth, he said in disbelief: "Impossible? Why is she chasing me?"

Lu Lingsong looked at him in surprise, "Don't you know yet? The Ling family overturned the verdict, pardoned the innocent, and posthumously conferred the title of Duke on General Ling."

"The Ling family's seal of nobility is currently in Jiang Ningwan's hands. If the Ling family's descendants die out, the title of Duke will be hers."

"Think about it, this is power and status that many people can never achieve in their entire lives. Jiang Ningwan is only twenty years old, how could she not be tempted?"

"So, we arranged a large number of assassins to eliminate you on your way back to Beijing."

After hearing this, Ling Chaowen jumped up excitedly, "What?"

"The title of Duke of the Kingdom!"

"This belongs to the Ling family, why shouldn't she give it to her?"

"No, I have to go back to the capital immediately. I have to get the Duke's seal back!"

Ling Chaowen even forgot to wipe the oil off his mouth and ran out.

Lu Lingsong looked at him with disdain, what a fool.

"Wait!" Lu Lingsong stepped forward and held him back. "Jiang Ningwan's men are out searching for you right now. If you leave, you won't be able to return to Kyoto."

Hearing this, Ling Chaowen frowned and became extremely anxious.

"What should I do?"

Lu Lingsong smiled meaningfully, "I need a certain medicinal ingredient right now. If you can cooperate with me and come, I will help you return to Kyoto smoothly and get the Duke's Seal back for you."

Hearing this, Ling Chaowen thought about it doubtfully.

Suddenly he chuckled, "You arrested me just for this herb, right?"

Lu Lingsong was stunned.

Become smarter?

Ling Chaowen slapped him on the shoulder and said, "Since you're a nice person, I can help you."

"When I become Duke, just let me know if you need any help!"

Even before he got the seal of nobility, Ling Chaowen already had the bearing of a duke.

Lu Lingsong pulled the corners of his mouth stiffly.

Worry too much.

"Thank you, Duke Ling, in advance."

Ling Chaowen sat back on the stool and continued to drink and eat. "I've been so greedy all this time. I haven't had a good meal. I'm afraid if I eat too well, people will want to take advantage of me."

Lu Lingsong chuckled, "Then eat more. I have plenty of food and wine here."

……

Seven days.

Jiang Ningwan rushed around, collecting dragon fungus non-stop.

Finally, I collected all fifteen before the deadline.

Looking at the fifteen dragon ganoderma placed in the courtyard, Doctor Hong also had a melancholy expression. "It took a lot of energy to collect all of these. If it can bring Young Master Ling back to the capital safely, it is worth it."

Jiang Ningwan wandered around the yard with her arms folded across her chest.

"If it can bring Ling Chaowen back to safety, it would be worth it. But I'm afraid that once the herbs are given away, the person won't be able to come back safe and sound."

We can't be so passive, we have to be on guard.

What's more, it makes people feel uncomfortable that this medicinal herb was given to Lu Qingheng.

"So, young lady, do you mean to tamper with the medicinal materials?" Doctor Hong's eyes lit up.

Jiang Ningwan pondered for a moment, "We can't tamper with the herbs. They'll definitely ask the imperial physician to examine them. If they find any problems, Ling Chaowen might be in danger."

After saying that, Jiang Ningwan's eyes turned cold, "Tampering with the medicine box."

Doctor Hong nodded immediately after hearing this, "That's a solution!"

"Apply a little bit of the powder that has opposing medicinal properties. As the dragon fungus underneath is slowly absorbed, not only will the efficacy of the medicine be greatly reduced, but excessive intake will also produce toxins that are harmful to the body."

Jiang Ningwan nodded slightly, "Let's do it."

We must not let Lu Qingheng's hand heal so easily.

……

The next morning, Jiang Ningwan took Long Zhi to Shili Lake for the transaction.

When they arrived, the lakeside was silent, with only Qin Beihuang in the pavilion.

But the woods across the lake were filled with murderous intent.

"Have you gathered everything?" Qin Beihuang felt both excited and uneasy when he saw Jiang Ningwan again.

"Look for yourself." Jiang Ningwan put the medicine box on the stone table.

Qin Beihuang opened it and counted the number, then blew a whistle, and soon a guard on horseback appeared.

Qin Beihuang was about to hand the medicine box to the man.

"Where is my cousin?" Jiang Ningwan reached out and pressed the medicine box.

"Take the herbs back and give them to Qingheng. The imperial physician has checked and confirmed there's nothing wrong with it. I'll have someone bring your cousin here."

"I'm here, and I won't break my promise."

Jiang Ningwan frowned and let go of his hand.

Qin Beihuang immediately handed the medicine box to the person who came and said, "Take it back to the general's residence quickly."

"Yes."

The guard whipped the herbs and left.

Jiang Ningwan sat on the stone bench and waited quietly for a reply.

Before coming, he arranged for Ren Tiankuo and others, and also borrowed manpower from the King of Chu. Now, defenses should have been deployed near Shili Lake to ensure Ling Chaowen's safety.

I waited for almost half an hour.

Finally, the guard came riding back to report, "The imperial physician said the herbs are fine and have been given to General Lu."

Hearing this, Qin Beihuang felt a little relieved.

Then he took out a signal firework and set it off into the sky.

"They've brought your cousin over. You'll see him soon."

Jiang Ningwan waited quietly, but she was still uneasy in her heart. The Lu family would never let Ling Chaowen come back safely so easily.

But at this moment, I can only keep my nerves tense and observe the movements nearby.

Finally, a group of people appeared at the lakeside in the distance and put Ling Chaowen on the boat alone.

After Ling Chaowen boarded the boat, it headed towards Jiang Ningwan.

"Your cousin is here, I'm leaving."

Qin Beihuang turned around to leave, but at this moment, a rain of arrows suddenly shot out from the woods and attacked the boat.

Ling Chaowen's face changed drastically, and he dodged in panic on the boat. Finally, with nowhere to hide, he could only jump into the lake to escape.

Jiang Ningwan glared at Qin Beihuang angrily, "I knew you wouldn't keep your word! Despicable!"

Qin Beihuang was also stunned. They had agreed to release the person after getting the medicinal materials, so why was he still chasing Ling Chaowen?

In an instant, a large number of masked men in black appeared around and besieged Ling Chaowen in the lake.

At the same time, Jiang Ningwan and King Chu's men also appeared quickly.

The battle is about to break out.

Blood filled the air.

Ling Chaowen swam forward desperately in the water, holding his breath and hiding in the water when he was attacked. Jiang Ningwan protected him on the shore with a bow and arrow.

The bodies of the men in black kept falling into the lake, spreading blood and dyeing the lake surface red.

The battle did not last long. Seeing that they could not gain any advantage, the other side immediately retreated.

Soon, Qin Shuangchi slowly appeared in a wheelchair.

Jiang Ningwan came to the lake and pulled Ling Chaowen up. Ling Chaowen, who was soaked all over, wiped the water off his face.

"Are you okay?" Jiang Ningwan looked at him with concern.

For her, seven or eight years had passed, and seeing her living relatives again made her feel indescribable emotions.

Ling Chaowen, however, opened his hands towards her and asked, "Where is the Duke's seal?"