Reborn and returned, sisters swapped

Upon returning to the courtyard, Gu Jinyan immediately summoned his trusted confidants and deployed new spies.

This struggle has entered a new phase. The Quran must be secretly accelerating its actions, and she cannot afford to slacken in the slightest.

She instructed, "From now on, everyone associated with the Quran must be closely monitored, especially Steward Liu and Steward Zhao."

Report any unusual activity immediately.

Hong Yin nodded in agreement and immediately arranged for people to conduct close monitoring.

Gu Jinyan knew that he had to be extremely careful with every step he took, because if he was not careful, the Quran might seize on his weakness.

Gu Jinyan stood by the window, his gaze deep and thoughtful.

The Quran's counterattack is only a matter of time, and she must maintain the initiative in this covert struggle.

Every corner and every person in the mansion is a pawn in her hands, and what she has to do is to arrange these pawns flawlessly, leaving no opportunity for Quran to exploit.

As the autumn wind blows again, leaves flutter down, and a new game is quietly unfolding in every corner of this mansion.

The day Manager Zhao was sent to the clinic, the sky was overcast, and thick clouds pressed down on the capital, as if a torrential rain was about to pour down.

The servants of the Prince's mansion hurriedly carried Steward Zhao to the clinic, their steps heavy and their faces filled with undisguised anxiety.

In front of the clinic, a doctor with a mottled white beard was sorting out medicinal herbs. Upon seeing this, he quickly had someone carry Manager Zhao into the consultation room.

Gu Jinyan followed at the back of the group, his face solemn, secretly making plans in his mind.

Manager Zhao's sudden illness was obviously suspicious, especially since the uncounted boxes had just been received when the storeroom was being inventoried, which gave off a sinister vibe.

She needed to personally verify Manager Zhao's situation in order to deduce whether there were any hidden secrets behind it.

The doctor gently laid Manager Zhao on the examination bed and skillfully took his pulse, his expression gradually becoming serious.

Gu Jinyan stood quietly to the side, his sharp eyes constantly observing the doctor's changing expressions.

After a moment, the doctor slowly lowered Manager Zhao's wrist, his brows furrowed, as if deep in thought.

"What's wrong with Steward Zhao?" Gu Jinyan asked in a deep voice, his tone carrying an undeniable air of authority.

The doctor stroked his white beard and said slowly, "This Manager Zhao is weak and his pulse is erratic. It seems he has been poisoned by a slow-acting poison."

Upon hearing this, everyone in the room was shocked, and the accompanying servants looked terrified. It was unexpected that Steward Zhao's illness was related to poison.

Gu Jinyan frowned slightly, his mind racing.

She had a vague feeling that this was not just an accidental poisoning incident, but was intricately connected with the recent power struggle within the mansion.

"Is there an antidote?" Gu Jinyan's tone remained calm, showing no sign of losing his composure due to the sudden turn of events.

The doctor nodded somewhat gravely: "Although this poison is not fatal, long-term use will definitely damage the internal organs."

"I can prescribe some medicine to regulate his spleen and stomach, but to completely detoxify him, we need to find the source of the toxins."

Gu Jinyan nodded slightly, having already made up his mind.

Manager Zhao's poisoning was no accident, especially considering that he was in charge of inventorying the warehouse and secretly colluding with Quran. Someone must have been behind this.

She turned her head slightly and instructed Xiao Li beside her, "Go to the storeroom immediately and check the items delivered this time, especially the boxes that Manager Zhao handled. Don't miss any details."

Xiao Li accepted the order and left, while Gu Jinyan continued to guard the clinic.

Manager Zhao was unconscious, his face as pale as paper, and his breathing was intermittent, sometimes rapid and sometimes weak.

The doctor began to administer acupuncture to Manager Zhao, then ground several precious medicinal herbs, mixed them with warm water, and fed them to him.

The clinic was filled with the bitter smell of herbs, and the stuffy air made people feel extremely depressed.

Gu Jinyan stood by the window, gazing at the gloomy sky outside, silently making plans in his mind.

The sudden situation that happened to Manager Zhao in the warehouse was no accident. If he was indeed poisoned, then the mastermind behind this conspiracy is very likely related to the Quran.

Especially at this crucial moment when the queen returns to the palace and the power structure within the palace is being reshuffled, Quran's actions are clearly aimed at buying himself time and space.

After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the doctor wiped the sweat from his forehead, walked up to Gu Jinyan, and said in a low voice, "Miss, Steward Zhao's breathing has stabilized a little."

However, the toxins in his body have accumulated for a long time, and he will probably need to rest for a period of time to fully recover.

Gu Jinyan nodded slightly: "When will he wake up?"

After a moment's thought, the doctor said, "If nothing unexpected happens, he should wake up tonight. However, since the toxins haven't been cleared, his body will be extremely weak, and he probably won't be able to continue handling the affairs of the manor."

Upon hearing this, a cold glint flashed in Gu Jinyan's eyes.

Manager Zhao was not only a capable assistant in the Quran, but also controlled some key finances and resources within the palace.

His sudden collapse will obviously affect the future plans for the Quran.

More importantly, the items that Manager Zhao inventoried are very likely the key to this poisoning incident.

If the source of the poison can be identified, it might be possible to follow the clues and uncover the conspiracy behind the Quran.

"Thank you, doctor," Gu Jinyan said calmly, then instructed, "Let him stay in the clinic to recuperate properly. Send a few people to watch over him and make sure his safety is ensured."

She knew that Steward Zhao was a crucial breakthrough point. Although his downfall was part of Quran's covert actions, it also provided her with an opportunity to counterattack.

As long as she can uncover more clues through Steward Zhao, she can gain the upper hand in this covert struggle.