On her wedding night, she went into exile with her pharmacy arsenal

Chapter 2275 Turning Black into White

Miaoqin's blade was pressed tightly against Qin Zhao's neck, and the sharp edge had already left a faint red mark.

"There is no cure for the plague in Youcheng."

Miaoqin's voice was cold, and her eyes were cruel and crazed: "That was poison personally prepared by Mr. Mo, and he wanted to throw Youcheng into chaos!"

"It's an unsolvable deadlock from the start, so why bother trying to find a cure?"

Yan Ruyu spoke calmly, her voice carrying a chilling edge: "On one hand, you use poison to cause an outbreak of plague in Youcheng, making a mess of things, and on the other hand, you take the opportunity to win over the merchants. You've certainly mastered a two-pronged approach. You've really shrewdly planned this."

Upon hearing this, Miaoqin raised an eyebrow, looking smug: "You guessed right, that's the plan."

"Mr. Mo is a master strategist; I am merely going with the flow. When the time comes, this Youcheng will be ours for the taking."

"How vicious!" Yin Ding cursed angrily. "In order to seize power and profit, you don't care about the lives of the people of Youcheng. Are your hearts black?"

But don't get too cocky. You've run into my master; your filthy plans are doomed!

The myna bird fluttered up and down, shouting, "Ugly woman, wicked woman! It's over, it's over!"

Miaoqin snorted coldly, glaring at Yinding and the myna: "You are too naive."

Today was just a minor slip-up; you fatso fooled me for a while with your charade, but it won't affect the overall situation.

She paused, her gaze sweeping over the merchants present, her eyes filled with contempt: "Those who are infected with the plague will die as they should, and Youcheng will remain in chaos as it should be. No one can change that."

As for you, you still haven't escaped my control. In the end, won't you still have to listen to me?

Manager Yu's face turned pale, and he stepped forward: "Miss Miaoqin, Manager Qin has no grudge against you, why do you have to be so ruthless?"

"Why don't we discuss this further? There's always room for maneuver when it comes to trade routes."

"Negotiation?" Miaoqin sneered, her grip on the dagger tightening, making the bloodstains on Qin Zhao's neck even more prominent. "Now is not the time for negotiation. Either let me go, or I'll kill him first, and then deal with you one by one!"

"Everyone, don't worry about me!" Qin Zhao spoke again, his voice firm and resolute. "The Youcheng trade route cannot fall into the hands of such a ruthless person. My life is worth it to ensure the stability of Youcheng!"

Don't let her blackmail you; just do what you're supposed to do!

Upon hearing this, everyone sighed, and some couldn't help but tear up.

When the epidemic broke out in Youcheng, Qin Zhao not only donated a lot of food, but also personally led the pharmacy staff to deliver medicine, helping many people. His selfless act at this moment is even more touching.

"Manager Qin..." someone called softly, their voice filled with reluctance.

Qin Zhao waved his hand, his eyes resolute: "My mind is made up. Don't let me ruin everything."

Yan Ruyu watched this scene quietly, without the slightest panic in her eyes. Instead, she smiled gently and looked at Miaoqin.

Do you really think today's plan was just a minor mishap?

Miaoqin was taken aback, then asked in return, "Otherwise what?"

Her blade pressed against Qin Zhao's skin: "He's still in my hands. Do you think you can stop me?"

"Miss Miaoqin, don't be impulsive!" Manager Yu stamped his feet anxiously. "Manager Qin is a good man. You won't gain anything by killing him. On the contrary, it will only incite public anger!"

Miaoqin ignored her completely, staring intently at Yan Ruyu: "Get out of the way! If you don't get out of the way, I'll really make a move!"

Yan Ruyu didn't move, but instead slowly said, "Miaoqin, I also want to tell you something."

Miaoqin frowned and asked impatiently, "What is it? Don't try to stall for time, I don't have that much patience."

"I don't have the antidote either."

Miaoqin was taken aback at first, then burst into laughter: "Of course I know you don't!"

I said long ago that Mr. Mo's poison is unique. Even if you build a treatment center and use a lot of precious medicinal materials, you can't save those people who deserve to die!

No one can escape the master's medicine!

She laughed so hard she almost fell over, her hand holding the dagger trembling slightly. The bloodstain on Qin Zhao's neck deepened, but he gritted his teeth and didn't utter a sound.

Yan Ruyu waited until she had finished laughing before slowly shaking her head: "What I meant was your antidote."

"My antidote?"

Miaoqin scoffed, about to say something more, when she suddenly froze in place.

Her fingers had been slightly itchy before, but she hadn't paid any attention to it at the time.

But now, the itching has completely disappeared, replaced by a strange tingling sensation that slowly spreads from the fingertips and climbs up the arm.

Her fingers gripping the dagger began to stiffen, and her wrist felt heavy as a result.

This is not an illusion!

Miaoqin's heart skipped a beat. She subconsciously moved her fingers, only to find that the numbness in her fingertips was getting stronger and stronger, and she could hardly control the strength of her grip on the dagger.

Yan Ruyu took in the changes in her expression, her tone remaining calm: "What? You felt it? Is it a little numb?"

"You're talking nonsense!" Miaoqin immediately denied, but her voice unconsciously carried a hint of panic. "How could I be poisoned?"

Since entering the Yu residence, I haven't eaten a single meal, drunk a single drop of water, or even smelled any aromatherapy! Stop spreading these alarmist rumors!

She spoke toughly, but she was actually a little flustered inside.

The tingling sensation in her body became clearer and clearer, leaving her no choice but to believe it.

Yin Ding sneered from the side: "Who would lie to you? My master has plenty of ways to deal with you if he wants to."

Do you think that by taking strict precautions, you can be completely safe?

Some poisons cannot be avoided simply by not eating or drinking.

Miaoqin moved her fingers again, the numbness spreading to her elbow. Her hand holding the dagger began to tremble slightly uncontrollably. The blade slid gently across Qin Zhao's neck, drawing out a trace of blood.

"What...what did you do to me?"

Miaoqin's voice trembled slightly, and her previous arrogance dissipated by most.

Yan Ruyu smiled but remained silent.

"Get out of the way!" she shouted with all her might. "If you don't get out of the way, I'll kill him right now!"

Yan Ruyu's eyes sharpened: "Do you think you can still escape?"

Even if you manage to leave this place, you will still die.

"I didn't poison you."

Miaoqin was taken aback: "What do you mean by this?"

Yan Ruyu turned to look at the door: "Bring him in!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Song Ping entered with another person.

The person had their head down and shoulders hunched, making it difficult to see their face at first glance.

He only raised his head when he got close.

A collective gasp rippled through the crowd.

"Manager Qi?"

It was Manager Qi from the medicinal cuisine shop.

Miaoqin was also stunned, and said in disbelief, "It's you? How could you..."

Before she could finish speaking, her eyes flashed with anger, and she shouted, "How dare you betray the Master! You deserve to die!"

Manager Qi glanced quickly at Yan Ruyu, cleared his throat, and said, "I have not betrayed you, sir."

"You've pledged allegiance to the Prince's mansion, and you still deny it!"

Manager Qi rolled his eyes at her: "It's true that I fell into the hands of the Prince's Mansion, but I did not betray him. Alright, I don't need to explain these things to you."

"I only regret that I cannot inform you of your death, sir."

Miaoqin was taken aback and asked in surprise, "What did you say?"

Yan Ruyu raised an eyebrow, her tone full of sarcasm: "Don't you understand? He's the one who poisoned you."

Miaoqin looked at Manager Qi: "Why?"

Manager Qi thought to himself: The Princess Consort of Zhennan is really good at lying. She can turn black into white. She was the one who poisoned me, but now she is looking at me and saying that it was me. What's worse, I am starting to believe it myself!

Manager Qi snorted: "Why? Does the master need to explain his actions to you?"

"I just do as instructed and never ask any questions."

Miaoqin's face turned deathly pale. She shook her head and said, "No, it's impossible. I'm completely loyal to my master. How could he let me die?"

Manager Qi sneered: "You're loyal? Of the three shops, I'm the only one left. Everyone else is dead. Didn't you do it?"