Divorcing your wife might feel good for a moment, but seeing me make money will make you regret it f

Xu Qing said to Daya, "Let's get an advance for two months. You've rented a courtyard, so you probably won't have much money left. Your fiancé also needs to eat, doesn't he?"

Da Ya suddenly looked up at Xu Qing, her eyes red, and kowtowed to him: "Thank you, Master."

Xu Qing couldn't stop them in time, so she had to step aside. She was still not used to others kneeling and kowtowing to her.

She took out 2.5 taels of silver: "You've worked hard these past few days. Here's an extra 100 cash as a bonus. Keep up the good work, and if you have any difficulties, just come to us."

Daya gratefully accepted it, thanking him repeatedly.

After Da Ya left, Wen and her group returned to pick up Xu Qing, and the group went shopping together.

……

Inside the Cui family dungeon.

After Zhenzhen left, Cui Yifeng came here.

"Has it been so long, and they still haven't developed an antidote?"

The long table was covered with various herbs and unknown powders. The old woman looked exhausted, but she forced herself to continue the experiment.

Upon hearing Cui Yifeng's voice, the old woman trembled, and her eyes glistened with tears when she looked up.

"I can concoct the same medicine powder, but I can't concoct the antidote. Young master, please let us go."

We were blind to your greatness back then, and I kowtow to you here to admit my mistake. I've studied this matter over the past few days.

This medicine isn't poisonous, but it's somewhat addictive. If you don't take it, you'll feel like ants are crawling all over your body and become restless and agitated.

"As long as you keep taking it, everything will be fine. I'll give you the prescription; please, please spare me and my apprentice..."

He Hua stopped taking the medicine for a few days and became increasingly weak. She tried several different formulas day and night, but they could only alleviate the effects of the medicine.

She dared not gamble anymore. He Hua was nominally her apprentice, but in reality, she was also her only granddaughter.

She couldn't just stand by and watch Hehua decline day by day.

Cui Yifeng knew that this medicine powder was addictive, but the old woman said it wasn't poisonous. Could it be that it wouldn't harm his body?

He Hua took the medicine powder for several days in a row. Apart from looking somewhat euphoric when she first took it, it didn't really have any other effects.

Why did the uncle insist that he find someone who could concoct the antidote?

Just to be on the safe side, Cui Yifeng decided to give He Hua the medicine for a while longer.

"Since you say this medicine powder isn't poison, then give it to your good apprentice; she wants it anyway."

No sooner had Cui Yifeng finished speaking than Cui Yi had already given the medicine powder prepared by the old woman to He Hua.

He Hua saw the medicine powder that Cui Yi had placed in front of the prison door, but instead of rushing over to snatch it as usual, she did not.

As if some ferocious beast were ahead, he gritted his teeth and retreated. With nowhere left to retreat, he leaned against the cold wall, and only then did his breathing become a little more even.

Cui Yifeng found it strange, knowing how powerfully this medicinal powder attracted He Hua.

In the past, He Hua had tried every possible method to obtain a little bit of the medicinal powder.

Even the moonlight shone through her clothes, hooking them to attract Cui Er, who was guarding her...

The medicine is right in front of you, but you don't want it. What kind of behavior is this?

Seeing He Hua bite her lip until it bled profusely, the old woman was heartbroken and cried out urgently:

"Flower, that's not poison, it's the medicine you took a few days ago. Take it quickly, it will make you feel better, and my Flower will feel better after taking it."

He Hua endured the hardship, the scent of the medicine powder constantly lingering around her nose, attracting her, large beads of sweat fell, and a layer of mist rose in her eyes.

Hearing her master's words, she turned to face him and said through gritted teeth:

"Master, I don't want to eat. Actually, I've gotten through the first few days and I'm not feeling so bad these past few days."

You've just lost your appetite, so you look a bit thin. I won't eat this stuff anymore. I won't let them use me to control you.

"Master, don't worry about me. I know you can't be held here. You should escape on your own."

After saying this, He Hua seemed to have used up all her strength, panting heavily.

The old woman, tears streaming down her face, said, "How could I possibly leave you behind? You're taking my life..."

The speaker has no intention, the listener has the heart.

Cui Yifeng looked thoughtful.

Does this mean that if people are forced to stop taking this medicine, they can quit?

Thinking of this, Cui Yifeng ordered Cui Yi to take away the medicine powder.

He personally went to the cell where He Hua was being held and carefully observed He Hua's expression.

As the medicine powder was removed, its smell disappeared, and He Hua visibly relaxed.

Although she didn't look as energetic as she had a few days ago, and her complexion wasn't as rosy as when she took the medicine, her eyes had become much brighter.

More importantly, He Hua was actually able to resist the allure of the medicinal powder!

You know, He Hua is usually crazy just from the smell, not to mention that the medicine powder is within her reach.

It seems that what he thought was true.

Upon making this discovery, Cui Yifeng was overjoyed, finally able to report back to his uncle.

He didn't want to take on this difficult task, but now that his uncle had become the Minister of Justice, the Cui family's business still depended on him.

Fortunately, although it took a long time, the mission was successfully completed.

"Cui Er, how many days has it been since He Hua took her medicine powder?"

"It has been 5 days and 2 hours."

Cui Yifeng nodded in satisfaction: "Keep an eye on her, and test her with the medicinal powder every day to see if she can completely resist its allure after a few days."

"Yes."

Cui Yifeng instructed Cui Er not to avoid He Hua and the other person.

The old woman had already given up hope, but upon hearing Cui Yifeng's words, her exhausted mind, which had been working non-stop, finally understood their meaning.

She rushed to Cui Yifeng's side without hesitation: "You mean if we don't give it to her, the medicine will naturally become ineffective for her after a while?"

Cui Yifeng didn't have much patience for prisoners. After instructing Cui Er to keep an eye on He Hua and the other person, he left the dungeon.

After telling his uncle about his discovery, he went straight to the warehouse.

They selected a number of flower seeds, and together with several florists, packed them up and ran towards the Xu family's house.

Although Wen said she didn't want it, she couldn't completely hide the affection in her eyes.

And then there's that baby.

Regardless of age, what woman doesn't love beautiful flowers and plants?

His younger sister hasn't fallen for him yet, so he'd better work harder to win over her adoptive mother and her whole family. He doesn't believe she wouldn't want to come back with him then.

……

On Xu Qing's side.

After wandering around for a morning, the one-armed beggar's only intact hand was already full of bags and packages, and even his incomplete hand was hanging with several parcels.

They also bought some things that Xu Gongcheng would need for his marriage, which Wen carried.

Originally planning to take the boat back at noon, Xu Qing decided to stay another day after seeing the two girls' lingering expressions.

I'd like to ask which painter in the city is best at painting figures and scenes.

As the group prepared to find an inn to stay at, the one-armed beggar stopped in his tracks, frowning, as they passed a restaurant.

Xu Qing followed the one-armed beggar's gaze and saw a man and a woman sitting at a table by the window in the restaurant lobby.

The woman looked to be in her early thirties, but she was well-maintained.

Her skin was fair and delicate, she wore fashionable makeup, and her clothes were unlike those of ordinary people.

She looked like a noble lady from some wealthy family.

The man looked much younger, no more than 20 years old, dressed shabbily, and acted timidly.

These two people are clearly not compatible, yet they're sitting at the same table eating and seem to be having a pleasant conversation.

Xu Qing teased, "What, was that your ex-lover?"