The Poisonous Consort, the Regent's Beloved

"Madam, please do not commit any more killings. If you sincerely worship Buddha in the future, there will still be a chance."

Even after the monk disappeared, the group was still in a daze. Wasn't Madam Su always so amiable? How could there be such a killing?

Liu Hui's face was also flushed. Looking at Chen Ji's back, she said, "Damn bald monk, he's talking nonsense!"

"Shut up."

Su Chengde felt like his head was about to explode, and his body felt like it was being gnawed by countless insects.

Liu Hui stared wide-eyed in disbelief. How dare Su Chengde yell at her!

Su Fuying had no time to care about any of that. She said with a wronged expression, "If Father and Mother have made up their minds, then I will leave."

He then happily instructed Biluo to take the things to the princess's residence.

"grandmother."

Before leaving, Su Fuying went to the old lady's courtyard and told her about what had happened that day.

It seemed like it had been a long time since I'd seen the old lady; she looked much older.

"The traitor! The traitor!"

Upon hearing this, the old lady beat her chest and stamped her feet in anger, saying, "They've really lost their minds! What a misfortune for our family!"

"Grandmother, it's alright. Perhaps it would be better for your granddaughter to leave."

Su Fuying really didn't know how to persuade him, so she could only say this.

The old lady understood that Su Fuying had given her prior notice, and that she had probably planned this all along.

"Hey."

He talked with the old lady for a while, and finally left after promising to come back to see her often.

Who is Chen Ji?

On the carriage back to the Princess's residence, Su Fuying asked Ying Er.

Without hesitation, Ying Er replied, "He is a monk from Zhenru Temple."

"What nonsense are you spouting?" Biluo rolled her eyes speechlessly. "Everyone knows he's a monk."

Shadow Two was a little confused. Had he been too brief in his explanation?

“There was a great master in Zhenru Temple named Master Bodhi, who was highly respected. He only had one disciple, Chenji. After Master Bodhi passed away, he passed on his mantle to this monk.”

Master Bodhi?

Su Fuying suddenly remembered hearing the name of this Master Bodhi at the Empress's birthday banquet.

What makes Chen Ji so special?

Thinking about the adoration everyone had shown him earlier, Su Fu felt a little curious. She didn't believe in these things and didn't understand them.

After thinking for a while, Shadow Two said, "Because he is young and knows everything about astronomy and geography, and can predict the future."

Biluo was somewhat skeptical. "Is it really that amazing?"

Shadow Two scratched the back of his head and chuckled, "I don't know either. This kind of information is not my responsibility."

Back at the princess's residence, Ying Er, who had been holding back her curiosity all the way, finally couldn't help but ask, "Princess, being expelled from the family register is the most severe punishment for a large family. Why don't you care at all?"

Su Fuying didn't even frown, and said without hesitation, "I couldn't ask for more."

The only regret is that I can't bring my grandmother with me.

"Do you know that once you leave the Minister's residence, your engagement with the Crown Prince will be null and void, making it difficult for you to get married in the future?"

Ying Er was still somewhat worried. At least in his mind, Su Fuying was a good master. Seeing that she seemed to be a little unaware, he wanted to kindly remind her.

"I'm not getting married. Go and prepare a carriage. I'm going out of town."

Su Fuying replied casually and went into the room.

Shadow Two was left standing there, reflecting on whether he had been worrying too much.

Half an hour later, Su Fuying stood at the gate of the Prince's Mansion, looking at the luxurious carriage in front of her, especially the two handsome, square-shaped, jet-black horses in front of her, and couldn't help but frown.

"How did it happen?"

Ying Er fawned over her, “Princess, this is the best carriage in our palace. It’s not only fast but also very stable!”

Su Fuying said helplessly, "I'm just leaving the city, not getting married. Why make it so luxurious?"

Shadow Two said awkwardly, "It's already this late. I was just worried that you wouldn't make it back in time. Two horses can run fast."

Su Fuying shook her head helplessly, "Change to another one. I'm in the limelight right now, how can I be so ostentatious?"

The main reason was that she was being watched closely by those who were eyeing her from behind. She had failed twice, and they didn't know what tricks they would use next time.

Finally, Biluo brought over an ordinary-looking carriage, and Su Fuying sat down with satisfaction.

"Princess, I will go with you."

"This servant will go too."

Su Fuying turned to look at them. At this moment, she was dressed in a white men's outfit, with her hair tied up high, looking every bit the elegant young gentleman.

"You all stay in the manor; I have something to tell you."

She said in a low voice.

Shadow Two was the first to object: "No, I don't trust your subordinates to handle things alone. What if we encounter a situation like last time?"

The main concern was that if something happened to Su Fuying, how would he explain it to the Venerable One?

"No, at least for now, she wouldn't dare to make any rash moves."

Su Fuying spoke with certainty, then gave a few instructions and drove away.

The capital is now in turmoil. The regent has disappeared and is not returning, and various forces are eager to make their move, especially the Ren family.

As the leading family among the major powers in the capital, the Ren family was favored by the emperor.

However, with the regent's disappearance, the emperor's attitude toward the Ren family underwent a subtle change.

If the emperor and the regent were truly irreconcilable, then with the regent's whereabouts unknown, the emperor would naturally not need the Ren family to restrain the regent.

This would seriously challenge the Ren family's position in the capital, and they would have to act with caution.

As the head of the Ren family, Ren Zhong naturally felt this pressure. At this moment, his wisest course of action was to avoid causing unnecessary trouble and bringing more crisis to the family.

As the eldest daughter of the Ren family, if Ren Yinxue had any sense at all, she should have realized that now was not the time to cause trouble.

Therefore, even if she harbored resentment, she would not send anyone to cause trouble for Su Fuying during this sensitive period.

Su Fuying understood these principles well, so she trusted her own judgment.

Her destination today is to gather a medicinal herb—Snow Lingzhi—on the mountain west of the city.

When she first arrived in the capital, she discovered this herb on the mountain, though it wasn't fully mature then. According to her calculations, it should be ready in the next day or two.

The carriage bumped along for about an hour before finally arriving at the foot of the mountain.

It was getting dark, and she had to hurry up the mountain.

Before long, she arrived at the edge of a cliff. Standing on the edge and looking down, she could see a single, fiery red plant growing alone in a crevice in the cliff face.

This plant is called Snow Lingzhi, but it grows like a ball of flame.

This is because its medicinal properties are completely different from its appearance; it contains the essence of ice and snow, which can effectively suppress potent poisons.

Seeing that the medicinal herbs were ready, Su Fuying dared not delay any longer and immediately rolled up her trousers to prepare to go down and pick them.

However, just as she was about to act, an urgent shout came from behind her: "Young master, wait!"