The sickly son died young? After the marriage exchange, I will bring prosperity to his entire clan f

Lord Wen stared at her, wondering what she was up to.

Du Mingxian poured herself some tea, took a couple of sips, and then stood up, saying, "Since Father has official business to attend to, I'll go home first."

Lord Wen remained silent. Du Mingxian bowed to Lord Wen on her own and left.

Watching the person leave, Lord Wen sat weakly in his chair, repeatedly pounding his head with his hand. He was truly confused; he had lost his bearings ever since he met this girl.

I was just thinking of bringing someone over to show them the border map.

He's really gone mad.

Du Mingxian strolled leisurely down the street, while Chuntao behind her asked anxiously, "Miss, the magistrate invited you to the Ministry of War just now, which clearly shows a change in his attitude and that he trusts you. Why did you come out so soon after you went in?"

“My father was tired, so I came out.”

"We don't have much time left."

"It's precisely at times like these that we mustn't rush things; rushing makes mistakes." Du Mingxian was genuinely unhurried. "We need to be steady."

Chun Tao was quite anxious. Her master had told them several times to retreat into the shadows after completing their mission, as the shadows were currently short-handed.

The two strolled back leisurely. The people from the Ministry of Revenue had already tidied up Madam Wen's money and shops and were carrying them away. It had taken them so long to carry them out, which showed that the Cheng family had given her quite a lot.

Two more people from the Ministry of Revenue went directly to the Feng family to take over Wen Shiyan's money.

When Du Mingxian returned to the manor and saw this scene, she was quite happy, as it could be considered revenge for Wen Huan.

She was happily walking back to her own courtyard when someone from Old Madam Wen's courtyard came over to invite her over.

At this point, Du Mingxian was a little confused about what the old lady wanted to do, but she still obediently went.

When she arrived, only the old lady was there, so it seemed she wasn't there to question her.

After bowing and exchanging greetings, Madam Wen asked her to sit down to one side, saying, "I've called you here today to discuss your marriage."

Du Mingxian was somewhat looking forward to this matter, saying, "I will follow Grandmother's arrangements."

“Your mother passed away early, so there are some things you still need to make your own decisions about. These are things you have to go through. Originally, Cheng Yu should have helped you with these things, but now... let your second aunt help with this matter. I am too old to handle this.”

"Yes, I will follow Grandmother's arrangements."

Looking at Du Mingxian, Old Madam Wen saw complex emotions in her eyes. She used to look as docile as a lamb, but she never expected her to be so ruthless, taking everything from Cheng Yu.

"I will discuss this with your father again. Although the marriage with Lord Qi has been arranged, there has been no indication from the other side. We need to discuss this further, exchange gifts, and set a date as soon as possible."

“Yes.” Du Mingxian suddenly remembered what she had suspected. After hesitating, she said, “Grandmother, I…I want to go and pay my respects to Mother.”

A hint of unease flashed across Madam Wen's face. "You are her daughter, so it is only right that you go to pay your respects. I will have a servant take you there."

"Grandmother, are the people who served my mother back then still around? I'd like to hear more about my mother."

A hint of doubt flashed in Madam Wen's eyes, but when she saw Du Mingxian's innocent expression, she felt that she was overthinking it. "They're gone. None of the people from back then are still alive."

"Everyone in the courtyard is gone?" Du Mingxian asked in surprise.

“Back then, your mother had a difficult childbirth. When your father came back, he was angry that they hadn’t taken good care of your mother, so he sold them all off.”

"Oh."

Seeing her dejected look, Madam Wen had a hint of suspicion in her eyes, but she didn't say anything more. "Alright, since you have no objection to Lord Qi's matter, I'll arrange for someone to handle the rest. You just stay obediently in the courtyard."

"Yes, granddaughter takes her leave."

Du Mingxian came out of Old Madam Wen's courtyard and walked forward in silence.

With all the servants gone, it seems we'll have to get the truth out of Madam Wen, but how can we get her to reveal these things?

Seeing that she was lost in thought, Chun Tao was a little angry. "Miss, the day after tomorrow is the first day of the new year."

"Oh." Du Mingxian was thinking about the Wen family and didn't understand the meaning behind Chun Tao's words.

Chuntao said no more, her eyes revealing a ruthless glint.

Du Mingxian caused a commotion, and rumors about her family spread throughout the capital. However, she stayed in her courtyard and didn't go anywhere.

It was the first day of the lunar month again, the day she was supposed to take the antidote pills, but Chun Tao hadn't given her the medicine by evening.

Sitting on the soft couch, she quickly understood what Chun Tao meant and called out, "Someone come here."

Soon Ke'er and Lian'er came in together. She frowned, "Where's Chun Tao?"

"Miss, Sister Chuntao is not feeling well tonight and has already gone to bed."

"I'll go take a look." Du Mingxian didn't want to suffer, so since Chuntao was hiding, she would go find Chuntao.

After a few steps, Du Mingxian arrived at Chun Tao's room and knocked on the door. "Chun Tao, I heard you weren't feeling well. How are you now?"

Chun Tao was lying on the bed with a smug smile on her lips. "Miss, I'm already asleep. I'm feeling much better now. Is there something you need from me?"

Today is the first day of the lunar month.

"Oh, yes, today is the first day of the lunar month. Miss has to deliver meals to the master tomorrow, so you should get some rest."

Du Mingxian understood; this was a reminder to act quickly. She stopped talking, turned around, and left, the murderous intent in her eyes growing stronger.

After midnight, Du Mingxian clearly felt changes in her body. Her internal organs began to ache, and it felt as if tens of thousands of ants were biting her body at the same time.

She secretly drank a sip of the spiritual water, and the sensation gradually disappeared.

However, she still didn't move, just curled up on the bed. Chun Tao would definitely come, and she would wait for Chun Tao to come.

She waited and waited, and even dozed off for a while, before Chun Tao finally pushed open the door and came in, standing by the bed and tentatively calling out, "Miss? Is Miss alright?"

"Chuntao, I'm in pain." Du Mingxian's voice was weak, as if she was about to die.

In reality, she looked up at Chun Tao in the darkness, her eyes filled with murderous intent, lying quietly like a salted fish.

Chun Tao smiled and said, "Miss, it's not that I'm heartless, it's just that I have no other choice. You're not in a hurry about the mission, so I can only remind you in this way."

"I know, I will try my best these next two days."

Chuntao sighed deeply, "Miss, you must keep your word."

Du Mingxian hurriedly said, "Okay, okay, medicine, quickly give me the antidote."

Chuntao took out the medicine and placed it by the bedside. "Miss, take it quickly and go to sleep early."

Du Mingxian watched Chuntao leave, put the medicine into her spatial storage, and after Chuntao released her, she also quietly left the Wen residence to find Ling Silang.

Ling Silang didn't sleep tonight either. It wasn't because there was no antidote, but because there was one, and he was analyzing it.

Du Mingxian quietly entered the room and immediately closed the door.