Reborn as the Regent's Beloved

The physician observed its color and smelled its odor to determine what kind of poison it was.

“Young Miss, this is Crimson Arsenic. It is a mixture of more than ten kinds of medicinal materials, including rouge, arsenic, and licorice root. It comes from the border region and is very rare in the capital of Dayun. The antidote is also hard to find, hence the difficulty in detoxifying it.”

The physician's words plunged Xiao Fengyi into despair, but she still did not give up on saving her grandmother.

"I'll first use acupuncture to expel the toxins from my grandmother's body, and then I'll prescribe the medicine. Doctor, do you think this is feasible?"

The physician replied earnestly, "Yes, but only for one day."

"Okay, I'll administer the acupuncture, and you go prepare the medicine."

Xiao Fengyi and the imperial physician split up. Half a day later, the physician finally found most of the medicines, but the most important ingredient was still missing: Trichosanthes kirilowii.

Just when they were in a state of utter distress, Yue Qi came to the Xiao residence and presented them with a bottle of Trichosanthes kirilowii.

“Miss Xiao, our Prince knows you are looking for this medicine.”

The woman, holding the oiled paper, said to Yue Qi, "Please help me thank Your Highness."

"I will."

After obtaining the Trichosanthes kirilowii, Xiao Fengyi immediately instructed Xuan Hua to brew the medicine.

After the Shen mother and daughter came to their door, the old lady was finally able to take her medicine.

Xiao Fengyi tirelessly administered acupuncture, fed her medicine, and cared for her grandmother without taking off her clothes. Finally, on the night of the third day, the old lady woke up.

"Ahem, Fengyi."

Liu's aged hand rested on Xiao Fengyi's long hair.

The moment she saw her grandmother wake up, the girl immediately got up from the bedside.

She grasped Liu's wrist and exclaimed joyfully, "Grandmother, you've finally woken up!"

"Thank you for your hard work." Liu, who was seriously ill, spoke weakly, but her face was filled with the joy of waking up.

After much thought, Xiao Fengyi decided to tell her the truth: "Grandmother, you have been poisoned."

With her granddaughter's help, Liu sat up and slowly said, "I know. I felt unwell after eating the pine leaf cakes that Qingyin brought me. Then I vomited and had diarrhea, vomiting blood non-stop, and then I fainted."

Upon hearing Liu's account, Xiao Fengyi became even more certain that it was her good sister who had poisoned her.

Seeing that she lowered her eyes and remained silent, Liu guessed the worst possible outcome.

She closed her eyes briefly and asked, "Fengyi, tell me... did Qingyin and Shen poison me? What kind of poison did they use?"

“Crimson arsenic.” Xiao Fengyi told her grandmother directly about the source of the poison, “It was taken from the storeroom by the people of Fuyin Courtyard.”

Disappointment lingered on Madam Liu's face for a long time. "Crimson arsenic, that was a gift from the Emperor to the household, originally intended for wartime defense against foreign invaders. Humph, my granddaughter actually wants to use something meant for outsiders to poison me?"

Xiao Fengyi understood her, just like when Xiao Qingyin appeared in the Empress's uniform in the previous life. The feeling of betrayal was truly heart-wrenching and unbearable.

Because Liu had not fully recovered, Xiao Fengyi stayed at Changyi Courtyard for another month.

During her convalescence, Liu declined greetings from Shen and Xiao Qingyin, and only allowed trusted nannies and Xiao Fengyi to handle her food, clothing, and daily necessities.

One morning while washing Liu's face, Xiao Fengyi asked, "Grandmother, are you planning to let them go?"

"They" naturally refers to Shen Shi and Xiao Qingyin.

Liu sighed, "I've seen everything at my age. I've been poisoned before, even during wartime. This poisoning is no different from the past, except that it was the enemy who poisoned me before, and now it was my own family. The longer you live, the more you can see."

At this point, Liu choked up for a moment, then waved her hand and said, "That's enough, that's enough. Your father, that is, my son, is useless. Why should I bother with them? From now on, I'll just pretend I don't have this granddaughter. There's no evidence, and as her grandmother, I can't just beat her to death without evidence. For now, all I can do is watch them bring about their own destruction."

As Liu was talking, she suddenly burst into a hearty laugh, which impressed Xiao Fengyi, who was standing to the side.

Grandmother is right. Now is not the best time to deal with Xiao Qingyin and Shen Shi. It is better to let them walk into the abyss step by step.

After all, if you walk the dark road too often, you're bound to encounter a ghost.

After Liu's serious illness, she went to Baoguo Temple in the capital to worship Buddha and fulfill her vow.

Feeling guilty, Shen and Xiao Qingyin prepared to follow her, but were rejected again, so they left with only Xiao Fengyi.

After the Buddhist ritual was completed, the abbot of Baoguo Temple said to Xiao Fengyi, "You are a soul from another world, cherish this opportunity for rebirth."

After hearing this, Xiao Fengyi bowed slightly to the host and said, "I will."

At night, Xiao Fengyi copied the recipe for the red arsenic poison and its antidote several times in her room, so that she could directly detoxify herself if she encountered it again in the future.

Suddenly, a strong wind arose, and after the window was opened, Xiao Fengyi saw Yue Qi.

Putting down her pen, she asked doubtfully, "Guard Yue Qi, is something wrong with Ninth Prince?"

Yue Qi didn't mince words, "Miss, please come with me to see His Highness; his Gu poison has flared up."

Poison attack?

Xiao Fengyi didn't ask any more questions, and followed Yue Qi out with her needle case.

The fallen leaves outside were blown up, which in turn lifted Xiao Fengyi's skirt.

As she walked, she asked, "Guard Yue Qi, how did you know I was at Baoguo Temple?"

"In fact, His Highness has always known your whereabouts."

It turned out that Feng Xingye had been having people monitor her all along. "However, when you went to the Xiao residence last month, didn't you say that you had found a divine doctor to cure the poison? So he hasn't let me perform acupuncture for a month. Why are you coming to see me again today..."

As they spoke, the two had already reached the Bodhi tree at the entrance of Baoguo Temple, where a carriage was parked.

When Yue Qi invited Xiao Fengyi to get into the carriage, he said, "Miss Xiao, there's no time. Let's talk in the carriage."

“Okay.” She readily agreed and got into the car.

After getting into the carriage, Xiao Fengyi finally understood what had happened.

A month ago, Yue Qi also arrived at the Xiao residence under similar night conditions and told Xiao Fengyi that she no longer needed to wait for Feng Xingye.

He has found a divine healer to treat the Miao Gu poison in his body.

Xiao Fengyi thought the mission was over and she no longer needed to cure Feng Xingye's poison, but she didn't expect Yue Qi to come again.

"The divine physician said that to completely detoxify, it is necessary to find a skilled acupuncturist to work with him. Upon hearing this, Your Highness thought of you."

It turned out to be the case.

After arriving at Prince Zhao's residence, Xiao Fengyi hurriedly followed Yue Qi to Feng Xingye's room.

Because of the strong wind, they walked to the corridor, and before they could announce their arrival, the main gate was pushed open.

The opening and closing of the door made it easy for Xiao Fengyi to see Feng Xingye lying on the bed.

Unlike usual, inside the brown curtains, Feng Xingye's long hair was loose, and she wore a white nightgown, exuding a free and unrestrained yet frail charm.

Feng Xingye looked weak, but that wasn't the case.

He sat up. "Xiao Fengyi is here."

Upon being called out by name, Xiao Fengyi suppressed her surprise and curtsied, saying, "Your Highness Prince Zhao."

Before anyone knew it, the man had gotten up from the bed, coughed a few times, and beckoned to Xiao Fengyi.

"come in."