The Poisonous Consort, the Regent's Beloved

"Miss, ma'am."

Just as dawn was breaking, Biluo's anxious knocking came from outside.

Thankfully, she wasn't grumpy when she woke up.

Rubbing his temples, he reluctantly opened the door, staring at Biluo with a resentful look, as if to say, "You'd better be in trouble."

Biluo first looked her up and down nervously, and when she saw that she was safe and sound, she was relieved. She had been guarding outside the courtyard all night yesterday.

He stepped forward and whispered, "Miss, you forgot we're going to an underground auction today."

She was delayed last night and had forgotten about it.

She went out a few days ago and found out that there was an auction in the next town tonight, and there was a herb that she had to get.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but ask, "Have you exchanged the silver?"

For the past month, she has been sneaking off to the mountains every night to collect medicinal herbs, which she then sells during the day.

After getting acquainted with a pharmacy, Biluo simply took the money to exchange for cash, and Biluo was too lazy to make the trip herself.

After selling medicinal herbs for so long, I've only made a few hundred taels of silver. These past few days, I've also been making pills and selling them.

This stuff is several times more expensive than medicinal herbs, since medicine made with their own formula is naturally exceptional.

Yesterday, Biluo Bar sold the last batch of goods. Normally, they should have at least two or three thousand taels of silver by now.

"It's been changed, miss. Guess how much it cost this time?"

Biluo's eyes gleamed with cunning as she waved a stack of silver notes in her hand.

"two thousand."

This was the highest price Su Fuying had offered; after all, she knew exactly how much her medicine was worth.

"four thousand!"

Biluo had a smug look on her face as she took out the prepared silver notes.

All together, it amounted to a total of five thousand taels.

Where did so many come from?

Su Fuying was somewhat puzzled, and her voice became serious. Although they were poor now, they must never do anything to cheat or swindle.

“What are you thinking about, Miss? Yesterday when I went out, a man looked at our medicine and offered to buy it for double the price.”

After saying that, she glanced at her young mistress somewhat guiltily, "I thought we needed the money too, so I... I agreed."

"He wanted to pay that price himself, it has nothing to do with you, so why not take it?"

After Su Fuying finished speaking, her mood improved somewhat, and she told Biluo to pack up and leave.

That way, there's no need to worry about not having enough budget.

When the two arrived at their destination, it was already evening. After a day of riding in a carriage, they felt nauseous and wanted to vomit.

"Sir, it's here."

Biluo was also dressed as a pageboy at this moment, while Su Fuying, dressed in white and holding a folding fan, looked gentle and refined.

Arriving at the entrance of a dark alley, a man took out a mask, put it on, and paid two taels of silver before he could enter.

Inside, the place was bustling with activity, a stark contrast to the deserted streets outside. People were discussing what good things were available that day.

Soon, after only half an incense stick's time, a woman wearing a rabbit mask and dressed elegantly walked onto the stage.

Upon seeing her, the crowd became even more excited, with each of the fat, big-eared men practically glaring at her, their eyes practically piercing through her clothes.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the auction is now officially open. As usual, it's cash on delivery. If anyone breaks the rules, don't blame us for being ruthless."

After the bunny girl finished speaking, she ignored everyone's voices and started serving the food.

The first item up for auction was a set of calligraphy works, which were not expensive, but Su Fuying was not interested in them.

The second item was a jade bracelet, the third was an ancient book, and the fourth...

After an unknown amount of time, the moment finally arrived, and the woman's voice came from the stage: "This medicine is called Ziyang Ginseng. It is a holy medicine for relieving cold poisoning and is extremely rare. The starting bid is five hundred taels."

"What is that? Five hundred taels?"

"Why would you spend five hundred taels to buy a medicinal herb you don't even recognize?"

"That's right, hurry up and get the next one, nobody wants it."

The people below were loudly discussing and complaining, and Su Fuying secretly rejoiced. It seemed that no one knew anything about this, and she was likely to win it over easily today.

"Six hundred taels." The slightly polished voice sounded like that of a somewhat naive young master, so no one suspected anything.

However, some people secretly cursed her for being an idiot, spending six hundred taels of silver to buy a single herb; she must be crazy.

Only those involved know that they only made a profit, not a loss, on the six hundred.

Seeing that no one was bidding, the woman above announced, "Six hundred taels once, six hundred taels twice, six hundred and sixty..."

"One thousand taels."

A deep male voice came from the front. Su Fuying, who was originally planning to leave as soon as she got the money, was speechless and could only continue, "One thousand five hundred taels."

"Three thousand taels."

I rely on!

Su Fuying cursed inwardly, "Three thousand taels is not worth it. I would rather not pay more than two thousand five hundred taels for this medicine."

It's not like you can't find something better; you can buy something in better condition for three thousand.

Thinking of this, he got up and walked out without hesitation.

Stepping out of the underground auction hall, the fresh air filled my nostrils, and my previous depressed mood immediately lifted.

After taking only a few steps, a somewhat familiar voice came from behind: "Young master, please wait."

Su Fuying turned her head and saw the person who had been photographing the medicinal herbs with her earlier.

Before Su Fuying could ask, the man revealed his purpose, "Young master, I'm so sorry, my younger sister is suffering from a cold poison and urgently needs this medicinal herb, so I had to take what you need."

"Ah."

Seeing that the words were all trivial and irrelevant, Su Fuying didn't want to pay attention and simply left.

"Etc., etc."

Su Fuying felt that this person had some problems, so she ignored him and strode forward.

"I am willing to share half of these medicinal herbs with you, young master."

Finally, Su Fuying stopped, a hint of doubt on her face beneath the mask.

"?really?"

Seeing that Su Fuying had finally stopped, the man immediately said, "My younger sister is poisoned and should not see anyone. I just noticed that you seem to know some medicine. I wonder if you could make medicine for my sister?"

Su Fuying hesitated for only a moment before agreeing, after all, why not take advantage of a free lunch?

She's naturally not afraid of getting into trouble; behind the mask, who knows who's who?

The man told Su Fuying all the symptoms and the names of the poisons. Soon, a prescription was laid out in front of the man.

"Give me the stuff."

After the transaction was completed, Su Fuying rushed home without stopping, trying to get back to the courtyard before dawn.

After that, he continued to go out to find herbs every day as usual, and spent most of the money he earned on medicinal cuisine to regulate his body.

After all, these past few years have been filled with hunger and cold, leaving many health problems. If I don't take good care of myself, I might not even be able to hold a knife properly in the future.

Biluo, too, looked pale and thin, not like a teenage girl at all, but more like an eight or nine-year-old child.

Time flew by and it was already mid-July. The weather was hot and dry every day, and the only way to cool off was with a fan.

However, she had another idea.

"Miss, this is so delicious! How did you make this? You're amazing!"

Biluo's mouth was stuffed full; it was ice jelly made by Su Fuying.

She was surprised to find that there were actually stone flowers in the yard; it was a delightful surprise.

Pair it with a few fruits, and it's perfect for summer.