Xiaohei suddenly rushed into the sky, turning into a little black dot. Only after that little black dot disappeared did Yang Ruxin finally breathe a sigh of relief. Hopefully, the Eighth Prince and the Crown Prince wonât drop the ball.
"Madam, has something happened?" Chai Qin heard the commotion and came in.
Yang Ruxin nodded: "Thereâs a war in the south, but this monthâs military pay from the Imperial Court hasnât arrived yet. If not handled properly, it could lead to chaos."
"What should we do then?" Chai Qin asked anxiously, "Weâre here, we canât be of much help, can we?"
"Who says we canât be of help?" A cold glint flashed in Yang Ruxinâs eyes. The Shen Family, it seems the previous lesson wasnât enough for them. Letâs intensify it, then, she thought, turning to leave.
Chai Qin hurriedly grabbed a cloak and draped it over Yang Ruxinâs shoulders, following her to the pharmacy in the backyard.
Yang Ruxin rummaged through the shelves for a long time before finally finding a box. Inside were two black pills. She beckoned to Chai Qin, "You know the Shen Family in town, right? Forget it, youâre not good at Qinggong, go call Yang Xiong."
"Madam, although my Qinggong skills arenât as good as Yang Xiongâs, Iâm still considered top-notch in the martial world. Itâs no problem to steal something or kill someone in the Shen Family," Chai Qin stomped her foot, "You have to trust me."
Yang Ruxin blinked: "Are you sure?"
"Iâm sure." Chai Qin nodded, "Just give me the instructions. Iâll get it done perfectly for you. Otherwise, I wouldnât have the right to follow you, right?"
"Alright then." Yang Ruxin nodded, handing over the box, "The pills inside are special incense pills, made by that old man Dao Xuzi on a whim. But theyâve never been tested. Now I need you to place these pills stealthily into the incense burners of the Shen Familyâs old master and madam, and then..." She explained further.
The more Chai Qin listened, the brighter her eyes became, and finally, she nodded vigorously, "Madam, just wait for the good news."
Yang Ruxin waved her hand, "Make sure to carefully observe the reactions after the medicine is used. Also, take this." She handed over a pill, "And take this antidote pill, just in case theyâre fine, and youâre the one who collapses."
"How is that possible? Madam, you underestimate me. Iâm off." Chai Qin grabbed the pill and headed out.
"Chai Qin, I thought I heard Madam calling me just now." Just as she reached the door, she saw Yang Xiong coming over.
"How could you possibly hear from so far away?" Chai Qin rolled her eyes at Yang Xiong, "You heard wrong."
"Really?" Yang Xiong scratched his head, "Is Madam inside?"
"Yes, really. Now go and resume your guard duties." Chai Qin pulled Yang Xiong along, "Madam has matters at hand and doesnât need your service."
"Itâs not my shift today," Yang Xiong frowned.
Chai Qin rolled her eyes, "If itâs not your shift, then go back and catch some more sleep."
"I..."
"Hurry up." Chai Qin waved her hand, "Go sleep." Clearly indicating she wouldnât leave until he did.
"Alright." Yang Xiong walked off in confusion.
Only then did Chai Qin breathe a sigh of relief and then used Qinggong to fly away.
Yang Ruxin watched from behind, both amused and exasperated, but said nothing, returning directly to her room. Although the day was still early, she couldnât sleep. She took out the map of Daxuan she had requested from the Eighth Prince. At this time, it was called a "yutu" and was very precious.