I started out with seven husbands, and I worked hard to support my family while crying.

As they vomited, their complexion gradually improved, and their breathing became more stable.

The time it takes for an incense stick to burn quickly came to an end. Pei Zuo covered his nose and walked back into Lingxi Pavilion. He looked at the poisoned person who was vomiting, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his arrogant expression: "Hmph, even if they are getting better now, it doesn't prove that there is no problem with your Lingxi Pavilion."

At this moment, Zhou Wenjian, also sweating profusely, ordered someone to bring over the ingredients for the medicinal diet. Fang Xiaoxiao looked at these ingredients, a sharp glint flashing in her eyes.

With her hands on her hips, she shouted, "Long Jinyan, Murong Changqing, Ouyang Tuoba, you lot, eat all of these ingredients!"

These words caused another uproar among the crowd. Long Jinyan and the others stared wide-eyed at Fang Xiaoxiao with disbelief.

Although Long Jinyan and the others were full of doubts, they had no choice but to obey Fang Xiaoxiao's unquestionable gaze.

They picked up the medicinal ingredients, hesitated before putting them in their mouths and chewing, glancing at Fang Xiaoxiao from time to time, as if hoping she could give a reasonable explanation.

Pei Yan stood to the side, arms crossed, a playful smile on his face, watching Fang Xiaoxiao and the others intently as if he were watching a good show. His eyes held a hint of mockery, as if to say that Fang Xiaoxiao was asking for trouble.

Soon, the group of diners who had drunk the human yellow liquid gradually woke up.

Their bodies were so weak that they slumped on the ground, their faces as pale as paper, and their foreheads covered with fine beads of sweat.

Strangely, however, they kept muttering, "The medicine given by the immortal, I want to take the medicine given by the immortal..."

Upon hearing these words, Fang Xiaoxiao's eyes flashed with understanding; she had long suspected that there was something wrong with this group of people.

She took a deep breath, straightened her slightly disheveled clothes, and walked firmly to Pei Zuo.

She straightened her back, looked directly into Pei Zuo's eyes, and said calmly, "Your Highness, look, everyone's awake now. Shouldn't you let our Lingxi Pavilion go?"

Pei Zuo snorted coldly, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes. He raised his head slightly, his nostrils pointing to the sky, and said, "So what if you're awake? These people got sick from eating at your Lingxi Pavilion. They still have to take responsibility. Don't think you can get away with this so easily!"

Fang Xiaoxiao couldn't help but scoff at Pei Zuo's unreasonable demeanor. She took a step forward, lowered her voice, and said, word by word, "I knew you wouldn't stop."

However, Prince Pei, if I tell you that these people were poisoned by taking Five-Stone Powder, shouldn't you give me an explanation?

Upon hearing the words "Five Stone Powder," Pei Zuo's arrogant expression instantly turned gloomy, a hint of panic flashing in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.

Seeing this, Fang Xiaoxiao continued, "I noticed before that this group of people had been taking Five-Stone Powder for a long time. And this Five-Stone Powder was secretly made and sold by you, Prince Pei. Although the main key witness is dead, I still have other witnesses in my possession."

Pei Zuo's face was terrifyingly grim, like the sky before a storm. He gritted his teeth and replied in a low voice, "So what? You think a few witnesses can bring me down?"

Judging from Pei Zuo's reaction, Fang Xiaoxiao knew that he would not give in easily.

She narrowed her eyes slightly, a thought flashing through her mind, and then said slowly, "Prince Pei, don't forget Pei Yan."

"He knows more than you can imagine." Upon hearing Pei Yan's name, Pei Zuo's face turned ashen. His hands clenched into fists, and his body trembled slightly with anger.

He glared at Fang Xiaoxiao fiercely, but there was nothing he could do.

Finally, in a fit of anger, he flung his sleeve and shouted, "Let's go!"

After saying this, he hurriedly left Lingxi Pavilion with the prefect and a group of guards.

After everyone dispersed, the Lingxi Pavilion finally returned to some peace.

Fang Xiaoxiao sat wearily on a chair in the lobby, surrounded by Long Jinyan, Murong Changqing, and Ouyang Tuoba, each with a face full of doubt.

Long Jinyan broke the silence first, frowning slightly as he asked with curiosity, "Wife, what exactly is going on? Everything that happened today is too strange."

Murong Changqing chimed in, "Yes, yes, we're all confused. Please explain it to us."

Fang Xiaoxiao took a deep breath and slowly said, "I think this matter is definitely someone's deliberate attempt to target our Lingxi Pavilion."

From the very beginning when this group of people were poisoned, I felt something was wrong.

Later, after carefully observing their symptoms and combining them with some previous clues, I discovered that they had all been taking Wushi San (a traditional Chinese medicine) for a long time.

Her eyes shone with wisdom, and she spoke with clear and logical reasoning, making one admire her keen observation and analytical skills.

"As for why drinking longan and black chicken soup after taking Wushi powder would lead to poisoning, I speculate that the amethyst in Wushi powder and the goji berries in longan and black chicken soup produced a drug-incompatible reaction, which led to the poisoning."

Fang Xiaoxiao continued to explain.

Upon hearing this, everyone gasped in astonishment, both surprised and impressed by her deduction.

Upon hearing this, Ouyang Tuoba's eyes suddenly lit up, as if he had come up with some incredible idea.

His lips curled up slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile, but he didn't say anything immediately. He just sat there quietly, his eyes flashing with a thoughtful light.

Long Jinyan said with a worried look, "According to what you said, if people who are addicted to Five-Stone Powder keep coming to the shop to order Longan and Black Chicken Soup, wouldn't a lot of people die from it?" Murong Changqing and the other waiters nodded in agreement with Long Jinyan's statement.

After all, everyone is well aware of the great harm that Wushisan has now flowed back into the capital.

After a moment of contemplation, Fang Xiaoxiao nodded and said, "What you said makes sense."

We cannot allow such a thing to happen again until the problem of Wushisan (五石散) is completely resolved.

To avoid unnecessary trouble, I plan to temporarily suspend Lingxi Pavilion's medicinal cuisine business.

Her tone was firm, and her eyes revealed decisiveness and responsibility. Although making this decision was difficult, she understood that it was the best course of action at the moment.

After everyone finished discussing, Fang Xiaoxiao turned to look at Zhou Wenjian.

With a serious and firm expression, he said, "Wenjian, I'll trouble you to arrange all the matters concerning Lingxi Pavilion from now on."

Empty all the tables and chairs in the lobby and rebuild a stage.

We're abandoning the medicinal cuisine business and shifting to selling commercial products; we can't let those with ulterior motives take advantage of us anymore.

Zhou Wenjian nodded heavily, his eyes filled with Fang Xiaoxiao's trust, and replied, "Don't worry, my wife, I will definitely handle it well!"

After making the arrangements, Fang Xiaoxiao boarded the carriage and returned to the Fang family courtyard. As soon as she stepped inside, she saw Li Wan'er, Liu Ruyan, and Hongxiu rushing towards her like three joyful little deer. But upon closer inspection, she noticed that the three of them still had tears on their faces, clearly indicating that they had just been crying.

Li Wan'er's eyes were red and her voice trembled with tears as she grabbed Fang Xiaoxiao's hand and asked anxiously, "Xiaoxiao, what happened? We heard that something terrible happened at Lingxi Pavilion, and we were so worried!"

Seeing their worried expressions, Fang Xiaoxiao felt a warmth in her heart. She gently patted Li Wan'er's hand and said, "Don't worry, I'm fine."

Afterwards, Fang Xiaoxiao pulled the three of them to sit on the stone bench in the courtyard and told them in detail about the thrilling events that happened at Lingxi Pavilion that day, from the food poisoning of the diners and the difficulties caused by Pei Zuo and Pei Changqing, to her discovery of the secret of Wushi Powder.

At this moment, the afterglow of the setting sun shone through the old locust tree with its lush branches in the courtyard, casting dappled light and shadow. A gentle breeze rustled the leaves, as if they too were sighing for the fate of Lingxi Pavilion.

A few rose bushes in the corner swayed gently in the wind, emitting a faint fragrance that added a touch of tranquility to the slightly tense atmosphere.

Upon hearing this, Liu Ruyan was so angry that her eyebrows shot up, she put her hands on her hips and cursed loudly: "How can these people be so hateful!"

To use Five-Stone Powder to harm people is utterly outrageous!

Her face was filled with anger, and her chest heaved violently, as if the evildoer were right in front of her.

Li Wan'er sat to the side, her brows furrowed, deep in thought. She was considering Fang Xiao's novel about changing the Lingxi Pavilion's business model, occasionally biting her lip gently, her eyes filled with seriousness.

Hongxiu listened quietly, gently shaking the teapot in her hand, carefully pouring Fang Xiaoxiao a cup of hot tea, and said softly, "Miss, have some tea first to soothe your throat."

Fang Xiaoxiao picked up her teacup, took a sip, looked at the people in front of her who cared about her, and smiled as she comforted them, "Don't worry too much about this, everyone."

As the saying goes, Heaven is watching what people do, and I have a clear conscience.

Let's discuss the transformation of Lingxi Pavilion now; perhaps this will be a new opportunity.

Everyone nodded in agreement, their emotions gradually calming down, and they began to discuss the future of Lingxi Pavilion.