The Poisonous Consort, the Regent's Beloved

All that could be seen was a young monk and a child helping Madam Pei slowly walk towards the meditation room.

"Miss Su, what's wrong?"

Chen Ji also looked in the direction Su Fuying was looking, "That's Madam Pei's son."

"nothing."

Su Fuying laughed at her own absurd idea, shook her head, and continued walking forward with Chen Ji.

"What do you want to say?"

Sitting in a meditation room, Su Fuying openly sized up the man in front of her.

She sighed inwardly. This monk was indeed extremely handsome, but it was a real pity that he chose to become a monk.

The man's gaze was calm as he looked directly at Su Fuying and said softly, "The past is like flowing water, gone and never to return, but the truth is often hidden in the present. Benefactor, perhaps you should start now, from the heart."

His voice was clear and penetrating, as if it could pierce through the fog of people's hearts and reach the depths of their souls, making people tremble involuntarily.

Upon hearing this, the woman paused slightly, a fleeting look of shock crossing her eyes. She quickly regained her nonchalant demeanor, her voice tinged with confusion and dissatisfaction: "What do you mean? I don't understand."

Chen Ji slowly stood up, clasped his hands together in a salute, and spoke in a calm and steady tone as always.

"Although time and space are different, people's hearts remain the same: greed, anger, ignorance, pride, and doubt. I hope you can calm down and make the best of it since you are here."

The woman's slender fingers danced lightly across the table like elves, tapping out a crisp and melodious rhythm, as if it were a beautiful melody.

However, as time went on, a heavy atmosphere seemed to fill the air, and the whole room was shrouded in a somber mood.

After a long while, Su Fuying lowered her head, the corners of her mouth slightly turned up, revealing a faint smile.

Her voice was soft yet firm: "There's nothing here that I'm attached to. I never belonged here, and I'll have to leave eventually."

As soon as she finished speaking, she stood up without hesitation and strode away.

As they reached the door, the monk's deep voice suddenly came from behind them, saying softly, "It's already there."

Su Fuying frowned slightly, muttering to herself, "What nonsense is this bald monk spouting now? What does 'already have' mean? What does it mean? Pregnant?"

She didn't take those words to heart, thinking the monk was just being deliberately mysterious.

However, when she recalled what the monk had said earlier, her gaze deepened.

This guy really is as capable as the rumors say. It's quite astonishing that he was able to see through her true identity so easily.

Moreover, she had indeed considered leaving this world. She had heard that the Imperial Astronomical Bureau had predicted a celestial phenomenon at the end of the year, a very auspicious sign.

To this end, she recently read through a large number of related books, hoping to find clues.

Perhaps that strange phenomenon was her only chance to return to her original world.

The only one who might feel a little reluctant to leave is that little girl, Biluo. If I really leave, she'll start crying again.

As Su Fuying drove the carriage down the mountain, she suddenly remembered the sound she had just heard. Her brows furrowed slightly, and a strange feeling arose in her heart.

She immediately pulled on the reins again, and the carriage stopped for a moment, as if it were thinking about something.

In the end, the woman raised her whip and spurred the carriage to speed down the mountain.

Back at the mansion, Su Fuying had just dismounted when Biluo rushed over anxiously, exclaiming, "Miss, you're finally back!"

As soon as she stood still, before Su Fuying could even speak, Biluo said anxiously, "Miss, the imperial decree has arrived today."

Su Fuying stopped in her tracks, a knowing glint in her eyes, and asked calmly, "To bestow a marriage upon Su Wan'er and the Crown Prince?"

“Yes.” Biluo nodded, but her little face scrunched up even more.

Su Fuying had anticipated this, so she was not surprised.

She turned and went into the room, ordering, "Fetch water, take a bath." After running around all day, all she wanted was a hot bath to relieve her fatigue.

However, Biluo did not leave. She followed closely behind Su Fuying and said in an even more urgent tone, "Miss, Su Wan'er is only a concubine."

Hearing this, Su Fuying was somewhat surprised.

Logically speaking, Su Wan'er is now the legitimate daughter of the Minister's mansion, and should be named the Crown Princess, not a concubine.

"Say it all in one breath."

Su Fuying's tone became somewhat impatient, wondering what the emperor was up to.

"Eunuch Gao brought the Emperor's decree this morning: He will personally bestow a marriage upon you on the day of your coming-of-age ceremony."

"I understand from Eunuch Gao's words, both openly and subtly, that even if you are not the eldest daughter of the Minister's family, the position of Crown Princess is still yours."

After speaking, Biluo nervously reached out and wiped the sweat from her forehead. She had been anxiously waiting at home all morning, and her words were somewhat incoherent.

After all that effort, she could see that her mistress wanted to get rid of the Su family and the Crown Prince, so why did this marriage still fall on her mistress's shoulders?

The woman paused abruptly, her fingers twirling between her eyebrows. "What did the Minister's residence say?"

Having gone to such lengths, how could Liu Hui and Su Wan'er possibly agree?

"I heard that Su Wan'er made a huge fuss when the imperial decree was issued today, but I heard that the Minister was unwell and did not appear, so the matter was dropped afterward."

Biluo spoke with concern, recalling what she and Ying Er had witnessed the day before, and continued, "Miss, the Minister is probably in some trouble."

"how?"

In fact, Su Fuying probably knew the answer, but she was not entirely sure.

Biluo carefully took out a small wooden box from her waist. As soon as she took it out, a strange fragrance wafted out.

No need to look anymore, she already knows the reason.

“Miss, this is the thing. I saw Liu Hui use it on the Minister yesterday. It was terrifying.”

Su Fuying thought to herself that this little girl changed her mind quite quickly, and casually took the box, opened it, and glanced at it.

A tiny insect, no bigger than a fingernail, was huddled motionless in the corner.

He glanced at it and then closed the lid. "Come to my room to pick it up tomorrow night."

Biluo responded, then brought up another matter, "Oh, right, Miss, there's something else. Today, when I disguised myself as a man to go to the Minister's residence to receive the imperial decree, I ran into Doctor Gu on the way. He said he had urgent business with you."

Sigh, Su Fuying pouted, thinking that Gu Qibai probably just wanted to give her the medicine, since fresh herbs would be more effective.

"Prepare the car."