The Eldest Daughter Returns with Power

"Honeysuckle, I need some Chinese herbs. Could you go and buy them for me?" Su Yunruo said as she wrote on her desk.

“Miss, give me the list and I’ll go buy it. If I really can’t find it, I’ll go to the Crown Prince’s residence to get it,” Ren Dong said with a smile.

"Here you go, take it." Su Yunruo handed it to Rendong.

Honeysuckle took it and saw that it was written: "Strychnos nux-vomica 1 mace, Aconitum carmichaelii 3 mace, Arisaema heterophyllum 5 mace, Pinellia ternata 5 mace, Aconitum carmichaelii 3 mace, Aconitum kusnezoffii 3 mace, Datura stramonium 3 mace, Aconitum carmichaelii 3 mace, Scorpion 3 mace, Centipede 3 pieces, Realgar 3 mace, Cinnabar 2 mace, Mercury 1 mace, Angelica dahurica 2 mace, Nettle 2 mace, Xanthium sibiricum 2 mace, Sophora flavescens 2 mace, Cnidium monnieri 2 mace, Sophora flavescens 2 mace, Alum 2 mace, Menthol 2 mace, Borneol 2 mace, Dried Datura petals 1 tael, Musk 1 mace, Borneol 1 mace, Purple Blood Ginseng, Thousand-Year-Old Lingzhi, Dragon Blood Flower, Phoenix Tail Grass, Tianshan Snow Lotus, Xuanbing Flower."

"Miss, there are so many medicines on this!" Ren Dong exclaimed in astonishment.

“Yes, these are all medicinal herbs used to make poisons, and each one is extremely precious and rare. Some of them can even be described as priceless treasures, such as thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum and dragon blood flower. They grow in dangerous places and are very difficult to collect,” Su Yunruo explained.

“Yes, Miss, then I will go buy the medicine now.” Ren Dong said and turned to leave.

"Go quickly, the pharmacy probably doesn't have those last few herbs. Have Yingqi go to the Crown Prince's residence to get them from the Crown Prince. You go to the pharmacy and buy them, then come back as soon as possible. I want to create a surprise." Su Yunruo looked at Rendong, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

Ren Dong responded and hurriedly went out to buy medicine. Ying Qi also received the order and rushed towards the Crown Prince's residence like a gust of wind.

Su Yunruo started flipping through a book on the chaise lounge, but her mind was not on the book at all.

After a long time, Honeysuckle and Shadow Seven returned one after the other.

"Miss, I've bought all the medicines available at the pharmacy," Ren Dong said breathlessly as she placed the medicines on the table.

Yingqi followed up, saying, "I've also brought those rare medicinal herbs that the Crown Prince's residence has." She placed an exquisite box on the table.

Su Yunruo nodded in satisfaction, a joyful smile spreading across her face. She eagerly opened the box, carefully examining the rare medicinal herbs inside. After confirming everything was correct, she began processing the herbs.

With focused attention and practiced skill, she carefully selected each medicinal herb and combined them in specific proportions. Then, she picked up a mortar and pestle and gently ground the herbs, releasing a delicate fragrance.

After a flurry of activity, Su Yunruo finally completed all the steps. She carefully placed the prepared medicine into different bottles.

"Alright, mission accomplished!" Su Yunruo breathed a sigh of relief, a satisfied smile spreading across her face.

"Miss, what is this?" Ren Dong asked curiously, her big, round eyes wide. She stared intently at the small bottle in Su Yunruo's hand.

Su Yunruo smiled enigmatically, her voice soft and mysterious: "Inside are poison and antidotes."

"What? Miss, you've made a pill that can cure all poisons?" Ren Dong's jaw nearly dropped in surprise. She looked at Su Yunruo with a face full of joy, unable to believe what she was hearing.

Su Yunruo smiled and nodded, her eyes revealing a hint of mystery and pride: "That's right, this antidote pill can save a life in a critical moment. As for the poison, it naturally has its uses too."

Honeysuckle stared wide-eyed, her face filled with disbelief: "Miss, what do you plan to use this poison for?"

Su Yunruo raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of cunning in her expression: "This poison is naturally reserved for those with ill intentions. Anyone who dares to harm me, hmph..." She deliberately let out two cold laughs, causing Ren Dong to shiver involuntarily.

She couldn't help but ask, "Miss, how do you plan to use these poisons?"

Su Yunruo blinked and said mischievously, "That depends on my mood! But I won't let those who want to harm me get away with it easily. They'll definitely regret messing with me!" After saying that, she carefully put the small bottle away.

Ren Dong looked at Su Yunruo with admiration, thinking that her young lady was truly clever and capable, and would surely be able to bring those bad people to their due punishment.

Su Yunruo carefully put the bottle away, then got up and walked to the window: "The situation is complicated right now, and we have to be careful. These medicines might come in very handy at a critical moment."

Honeysuckle followed behind and chimed in, "Miss has considered everything carefully. I just hope we'll never have to use these poisons."

Looking out the window, Su Yunruo sighed softly, "I hope so, but how can we possibly predict the dangers of this world?"

Just then, footsteps sounded outside the door. Ying Qi hurriedly entered the room and reported to Su Yunruo, "Miss, His Highness the Crown Prince has sent word that he will send over the clothes and jewelry prepared for you to attend the plum blossom banquet tonight."

Upon hearing this news, Su Yunruo was slightly taken aback, but quickly regained her composure, a faint smile appearing on her lips: "I didn't expect my Crown Prince brother to act so quickly, to have the clothes and jewelry prepared so soon. I originally thought they wouldn't arrive until the day after tomorrow." As she spoke, she lightly brushed the hem of her skirt with her hand.

Seeing Su Yunruo's reaction, Yingqi secretly breathed a sigh of relief. She knew that Su Yunruo had always cared a lot about this plum blossom appreciation banquet.

“Shadow Seven, since that’s the case, then arrange for guards.” Su Yunruo turned to look at Shadow Seven.

"Yes, Miss, I'll make the arrangements right away." Ying Qi nodded in agreement and then turned to leave to do the preparations.

After Ying Qi left, Su Yunruo sat back down in her chair, tapping her fingers lightly on the table, her gaze fixed ahead as if she were deep in thought.

Honeysuckle waited quietly to the side, not daring to disturb her. She knew that Su Yunruo was thinking and needed a quiet environment. She stood there quietly, silently observing the changes in Su Yunruo's expression, and a sense of curiosity arose in her heart.

After a while, Su Yunruo finally came out of her reverie. She raised her head, looked at Rendong, and asked softly, "Rendong, do you think anything unexpected might happen at this plum blossom viewing banquet?" Her voice carried a hint of worry.

Ren Dong shook her head, looking troubled, and said, "Miss, that's hard to say! After all, you can't see into someone's heart, who knows what they're really thinking. But with His Highness the Crown Prince protecting you, I don't think anything too serious will happen."

Su Yunruo pursed her lips, nodded slightly, and said thoughtfully, "I hope so. But we can't let our guard down; we still need to be careful in everything we do."

As night fell and the lanterns were lit, the Crown Prince, just as he had predicted, arrived at the Rose Pavilion with his clothes and jewelry.

"Sister Yunruo, take a look at these and see if you are satisfied?" the Crown Prince said gently with a smile.

Su Yunruo accepted the gift box handed to her by the Crown Prince, and gently opened it. Inside were several exquisite pieces of clothing and dazzling jewelry, each radiating a captivating brilliance.

Her eyes were filled with surprise and she said excitedly, "Brother Crown Prince, these are so beautiful, Yunruo likes them very much."

The Crown Prince raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a doting smile. He looked at her tenderly and said softly, "I'm glad you like it. Wearing these, Sister Yunruo will definitely outshine everyone at the plum blossom banquet."

Su Yunruo blushed slightly, lowered her head shyly, and said reproachfully, "Crown Prince, you're always teasing me."

The two chatted for a while longer before the Crown Prince got up to leave, instructing Su Yunruo to prepare well for the plum blossom viewing banquet three days later.