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One second to remember [Brushstroke Pavilion] [Free of charge, read the wonderful novel!]

The imperial study was filled with ministers with varying expressions. "Sun Cheng, the reason why I entrusted you with the safety of the capital was because I trusted in your ability. But now, you've come to tell me why so many wives and ladies of noble families were poisoned overnight?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, this humble subject is guilty. Please give this humble subject some time. This subject will definitely investigate the source of the purple sleep and return peace to the capital."

The reason why he was able to sit in this position for such a long time was because he understood Baili Qing Cang, and knew that he valued the safety of the capital. Thus, he had always been upright, not giving face to anyone, and even the prince had dared to challenge him. If he did not find out the truth in this investigation, he would have to apologize with his death.

"Alright, I'll give you two days to investigate. No matter what you do, the peace in the capital must not be disturbed!"

"Yes, Your Majesty, please rest assured."

Shen Ninghua sat in the study room with books on his hands and a thick stack of copied notes on the table.

Chu Junyi flipped through two pages of her notes, and with a slight twitch in her brow, she asked, "Ninghua, what are you looking for?"

"I'm trying to figure out what the person behind this is up to."

Chu Junyi turned to look out the window. "Over a dozen people passed out overnight. I'm afraid the emperor is in a rage right now. Congee Hua, don't you have the antidote for Zijing?"

Shen Ninghua put down the brush in her hand and looked at him, "That's right, I can concoct the antidote for Zijing, so what? "If I take out the antidote, a pot of dirty water might spill over. Perhaps, I might even be considered the one who poisoned him."

If he hadn't personally administered the poison, how could there be more than a dozen antidotes in it? This was something that could not be explained.

"Then you're not going to save those people?"

Shen Ninghua shook her head and said, "I have to save him, but not now."

Chu Junyi's expression changed, and she suddenly pursed her lips. "You're waiting for someone to come knocking on your door and beg you?"

Shen Ninghua chuckled, "That's right. If I take out the antidote on my own accord, I might get the antidote out of suspicion, not gratitude. And when they come asking for it, this price will naturally follow me."

Chu Junyi didn't know whether to laugh or cry as she looked at the people who had lost their money. "Ninghua, do you really need money that badly?" At this time, what he wanted to save was not for others to owe him a favor, but to exchange his life saving grace for silver. This was not worth the trade.

Seeing through what he was thinking, Shen Ninghua pursed her lips and said, "A favor is like offering a gift when the time is right, but if it's not good, then it's like using the Ghost Talisman. Besides, other people can't rely on it in the end, it's better to exchange it for money as soon as possible rather than leave it there to be repaid."

In the beginning, when Baili Jin competed for the throne, there were very few people she could use with her to cultivate her power, bribe the officials, win over the hearts of the people, and establish her prestige. At that time, she was very meticulous with her calculations, and while maintaining the dignity of the palace, she also meticulously paved a path for him through the thistles and thorns. At that time, she wished that every penny could be broken into a few and a half flowers, making her realize the importance of money.

"So much money that I can do whatever I want?" Chu Junyi mulled over this sentence, her heart thumping slightly. "That sounds reasonable."

Shen Ninghua rolled his eyes at him. This guy was the best at pretending to be stupid.

Bai Yan's report came in from the door, "Miss, Lord Sun, the governor of the capital's residence, has sent you a card."

Shen Ninghua's eyes lit up. He's finally here! He turned to Chu Junyi. "Go ahead and hide."

"Alright."

"Bai Yan, please come in, Mister Sun."

Upon entering, the governor of the Capital's Residence cupped his hands towards Shen Ninghua with a smile on his face, "Greetings, Princess. Is the princess well?"

Shen Ninghua's lips curled up into a faint smile, but there was politeness and estrangement in her expression. She stared at him with a pair of watery black eyes and said with a smile, "Thank you for your concern, Sir Sun. Everything is going well."

When he saw the unperturbed look in her eyes, the Prefecture Overseer's heart trembled. The smile on his face widened as he said, "Princess, if you are a straightforward person, you won't speak in secret. I have come to ask for your help."

Shen Ninghua smiled and said, "I don't go out of the house all day, how can I help you, Sir?"

The fake smile on the governor's face finally disappeared. With a worried look, he said, "Young miss, only you can help me this time. If you don't, I, the governor, will have done my job."

"You do your best, the emperor naturally sees it. How can you so casually remove him from the position of lord?"

With this excuse, how could I be at fault? If it was someone else in charge of the Residence of the Mayor, then wouldn't the news of what happened in front of your residence spread to other people's ears? It was really inconvenient at that time. "

Shen Ninghua smiled faintly. Indeed, it was very quiet in front of her mansion. Not even the slightest news of this incident had spread. The governor of the Jing Wei Residence had done a great service.

"Mister Sun's words are reasonable. I wonder how I can help?"

Hearing that Shen Ninghua had finally let go of the matter, the governor of the capital exclaimed in his heart, "Little miss, you've seen it too. The capital has not been peaceful for the past few days.

"If it's just a coincidence, then we'll just do our best. However, if it's not a coincidence, there will definitely be people who will make use of this matter. The young miss supporting such a large princess by herself is likely to be implicated."

Shen Ninghua gave a faint smile. "Although I don't have the strength to turn the tide, it's still easy to protect myself in the midst of the surging tides. Being in the muddy water this time is really not worth it …"

After hearing that the conversation had some connections, the Prefecture Overseer quickly promised, "How can we let the princess not make up for the loss? With your kind heart, you helped treat so many people. Of course, you have to give me a thank-you gift."

Shen Ninghua nodded in satisfaction. "Yes, of course we have to save him. Sir Sun must know my rules. The benevolent and kind hall has been researching new drugs recently. I believe they can help us achieve a breakthrough."

Good Samsara Hall was owned by Shen Ninghua, which was something he only found out after suffering a setback. She was willing to make a move, and after being poisoned by the Amethyst Sleeping Poison, she wouldn't be in any danger to her life. This way, he could at least keep his black veil hat, "The princess is really kind-hearted. Thank you for your small gift. Thank you for pointing out my desire."

As he spoke, he took out a bulging envelope from his sleeve.

Bai Yu took the envelope and put it away. Shen Ninghua opened his mouth and said, "Master Sun, you're too kind." The governor shamelessly asked for advice, "If the young miss is not satisfied, can you give me some advice?"

"Sir Sun might have guessed it himself, but it's just that he's not sure. Sometimes, intuition is the closest thing to the truth, and I don't have much to show you. I just hope that the people of the capital will have good intentions and not disturb the peace of the people of the capital."

This time, the matter is too deep, and not something a mere Prefecture Overseer Jing could have done.

The Prefecture Overseer paused for a moment before instantly understanding, "Thank you, Princess. I won't disturb you any longer, so I'll be leaving first."

"Sir Sun, although I have already proven my innocence in the palace, I do have a Violet Myrtle Flower in my residence. It would be better to have someone search it." Although he didn't touch Xiao Huan Xi now, he could still slap her a little.

"The emperor has already trusted the princess. Logically speaking, there's no need to search for her again. However, since the princess has taken the initiative to request for me to investigate, I'll have someone check her out so that the princess can feel at ease in the future."

"Mm. Thank you, Mister Sun, and my aunt's home for searching as well. If there was a purple hibernation hairpin in the mansion and you didn't know it, then wouldn't there be a hidden danger?"

"Princess, you're absolutely right."

After sending off the governor of the capital, Bai Yu opened the envelope and took out the neatly folded gold notes. "Miss, a total of five hundred taels of gold."

Shen Ninghua nodded and said, "Keep it safe."

"Yes, miss."

Chu Junyi walked out from the inner room. When she saw Bai Yan walking down the hall with a stack of gold bills in his hand, she sighed with emotion. "It sure is easy to earn silver taels."

"Envy?"

"I'm not envious. We're going to get married in a few days, how can we be separated from each other?" Chu Junyi seemed pleased with herself.

Shen Ninghua had already gotten used to his way of doing things, "Don't change the topic, today is the third day, Xiao Huan Xi might not be able to hold on any longer. I'm only responsible for selling you the antidote, not for helping you finish it. How do you think you're going to explain why the antidote came?"

Chu Junyi pondered for a moment. Shen Ninghua's words meant that he didn't want him to use the name of benevolence hall. It was also true that Xiao Huan Xi had been poisoned in order to frame her. It was already benevolent of her to sell the antidote, so why would she send the Benevolence Hall over to use it?

"I remember that mixing the Ice Snow Lotus and the thousand year old lingzhi together can cure a hundred poisons."

"There is such a legend." Shen Ninghua looked at him, waiting for his next words.

Chu Junyi smiled. "I know that the Xiao family has a stalk of Lingzhi, but it's missing a Snow Lotus. My man accidentally got a Snow Lotus."

Shen Ninghua's heart skipped a beat. The Ice Snow Lotus and the thousand year old Lingzhi were both priceless treasures. Although they didn't have the legendary effect of having a living corpse and bones, they could definitely give a person a few more lives. Furthermore, there was still some residual poison in her body. With these two medicinal herbs, it wouldn't be a problem!

"I don't want the gold. How about I exchange it for the two medicinal herbs?"

Looking at the eager look in the man's eyes, Chu Junyi's heart tightened. It would be great if she could look at him like that. Sigh …

"If you want me to send you off, then so be it."

"No need, I saved you once. I saved Xiao Huan Xi once. No one would lose out in an equal exchange!" Shen Ninghua insisted.

"Alright, I'll get someone to bring it to you." [This girl is so good at dividing up …]