The Poisonous Consort, the Regent's Beloved

Madam Pei was settled in the carriage. A glimmer of clarity suddenly flashed in her dazed eyes. She gripped Su Fuying's wrist tightly, as if searching for something.

"Yu'er, is that you?" Her voice was weak, with a hint of uncertainty.

Su Fuying was slightly taken aback. She knew that Madam Pei might have mistaken her for her son Yu'er in the confusion.

She gently removed her mask, revealing her true face, hoping that Madam Pei would recognize that he was not her son.

“Madam, I am not your Yu’er.” Su Fuying’s voice was gentle yet firm. “I need to treat your wounds now. Do you agree?”

She gently took Madam Pei's hand, trying to offer her comfort and strength.

Madam Pei's gaze gradually focused as she carefully examined the man before her, finally realizing that he was not her son.

He was thinner and had a fairer complexion than Yu'er.

"How could there be such similar people in the world?" Madam Pei murmured to herself, her eyes filled with confusion and surprise.

Su Fuying moved closer so she could hear Madam Pei's words more clearly. "Madam, what did you say?"

Su Fuying spoke gently, taking the woman's hand in his and squeezing it reassuringly.

Madam Pei then came to her senses, scrutinizing her face intently, and finally couldn't help but ask, "Have we met somewhere before?"

Su Fuying couldn't help but clench her fingertips. "I don't think so. I'm new to the capital."

"Then I must have remembered it wrong."

After Madam Pei finished speaking, she thought of what he had just said, "I will treat the wound myself, after all, there is a difference between men and women."

Oh right, how could I forget that? Leaving behind a few bottles of medicine, Su Fuying went to wait outside the carriage.

"Is Madam leaving the city or entering it?"

Su Fuying was getting a little bored waiting outside the carriage and wanted to kill some time.

But no sound came from inside the carriage for a long time. Sensing something was wrong, he immediately lifted the curtain and looked inside.

Madam Pei was already unconscious. Su Fuying didn't care about anything else and went in to take off Madam Pei's clothes and carefully apply the medicine.

Finally, he even gave himself a life-saving pill he had made, otherwise, it would be difficult to handle if he developed a fever during such a long night.

After tidying everything up, I took a short rest. About an hour later, I was awakened by Madam Pei's cough.

Su Fuying quickly stepped forward and gently patted her back. Madam Pei, who was slowly waking up, saw that her clothes had been rearranged and her expression changed.

"Sir, this..."

Seeing her flustered expression, Su Fuying thought for a moment and then grabbed Madam Pei's hand and pressed it against her chest.

The shy and embarrassed look on Madam Pei's face gradually faded, replaced by an expression of disbelief.

She was actually a woman!

Such skill from a woman was unheard of, and he couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement. He lowered his voice and asked, "Are you married, young lady?"

Su Fuying: ? ? ?

"No."

Madam Pei's eyes brightened, and disregarding her injuries, she tried to sit up.

"I have three sons, why not have a girl consider them instead?"

Oh no, I shouldn't have exposed myself. But in ancient times, if a man saw my body, there were countless people who couldn't bear it and committed suicide.

She didn't want to give up on the life she had worked so hard to save.

"Thank you for your kind offer, Madam, but I have no plans to get married at the moment."

Hearing the woman say this, Madam Pei couldn't help but feel somewhat disappointed.

But it's all for the best. I was just out of my mind. With her family's current circumstances, I doubt any noble lady in the capital would be willing to marry into her family.

Thinking about this, I couldn't help but feel a little down.

Su Fuying thought he had rejected her and was a little sad, so he comforted her:

"With such bravery, the men in the family must be no less capable. They will surely marry an even better wife in the future."

Madam Pei couldn't help but smile slightly, "Please don't tease me, young lady."

He then took out a jade pendant from his pocket. "This is my token. If you need anything when you arrive in the capital, you can bring this jade pendant to the Grand Commandant's residence to find me."

"The Grand Commandant's residence?"

Su Fuying feigned surprise and continued, "Are you the wife of the Grand Commandant?"

Madam Pei showed no other expression. "Well, the current situation is just a name, but we can still help with some small matters."

Su Fuying didn't stand on ceremony, taking the gift and putting it directly into her bosom. "Is Madam going into the city?"

"No, leave the city."

Upon hearing this, Su Fuying subconsciously looked up. "Given the current danger, Madam will have to come into the city with me early this morning."

Madam Pei knew the woman meant well, but she still insisted, "I have important business outside the city."

Su Fuying stopped trying to persuade her, saying, "Then you should rest well. I will give the carriage to you, Madam, first thing tomorrow morning."

However, this place was not far from the city gate, so Madam Pei did not stand on ceremony, "Alright, you can come to the Grand Commandant's mansion to ask me for the amount of silver later."

Su Fuying just smiled faintly, "Why are you talking about this? You should rest."

As dawn broke through the layers of clouds, it illuminated the rolling morning mist, and the outlines of the surrounding scenery gradually became clear.

Dewdrops glistened on the tips of the grass, the trees were lush and green, exuding a delicate fragrance, and the melodious chirping of birds filled the air, making one feel relaxed and happy.

"Madam, I shall take my leave now. Please take care in all matters."

Su Fuying took her leave, but after a few words, she still felt uneasy. "Where are you going, Madam? If it's convenient, I can take you there."

Madam Pei was somewhat surprised to see her return, but her heart warmed upon hearing her words.

"Of course it's convenient, I was worried that I wouldn't have anyone to chat with along the way."

Hearing her words, Su Fuying also got into the carriage and asked for the address.

"Zhenru Temple, I'm going to pick them up."

After speaking, Madam Pei seemed somewhat guilty, "It's a pity they followed me and lost their lives in vain."

Zhenru Temple—that's the place she's heard the most about lately; it wouldn't hurt to go and see it.

The two of them strolled leisurely to the gate of Zhenru Temple, where Su Fuying got out of the carriage and helped Madam Pei out.

"Madam, we've arrived. I'll head back now."

No sooner had Su Fuying finished speaking than a voice came from behind him, “Young master, this humble monk has something he wishes to say to you.”

Looking in the direction of the voice, Su Fuying saw Chen Ji, whom she had met once before. She frowned. "What do we have to say to each other?"

"Everything has its own destiny, please come this way, young lady."

Chen Ji's voice was as deep as ever, but it had a calming effect on the mind.

Never mind, there's no harm in going to take a look.

"mother!"

A somewhat childish voice came from behind him, and Su Fuying felt that the voice sounded exactly like his.

"Mom, why are you here?"

"It's windy outside, come inside quickly."

After Madam Pei finished speaking, she took his hand and led him inside. Su Fuying felt a jolt in his heart and immediately turned around to look.