He favored his concubine and I cut off my wealth. Everyone in the mansion was in a panic.

Haitang was silent. The young lady was really quick and decisive.

After a moment, she asked in confusion, "But there are five packets of medicine powder here. Who will take the last packet?"

Chan Yi had guessed Shen Qing's intention. "The last packet, of course, is to be stuffed into Qiu Rui's room as evidence."

Seeing Shen Qing nod, Haitang suddenly realized, with admiration in her eyes, "The young lady is really thoughtful."

The few people Shen Qing was going to drug were all direct descendants of the Mu family. Once something happened to them, Mu Xueliu would naturally intervene. At that time, Shen Qing, the only one who was not poisoned, would become the biggest suspect.

After putting the five packets of medicine powder into her arms, Haitang went out. Shen Qing had nothing to do, so he started to tease Chan Yi again, making the little girl blush again and again.

…

May 2nd, the second day after Haitang successfully drugged.

As soon as Shen Qing got up, Chan Yi came to report that someone was sneaking around the gate of the courtyard early in the morning, using the excuse of the kitchen to ask about the lady's health and diet in the past two days.

Shen Qing smiled, "Then tell him that I have been eating and drinking well these days, especially the soup sent by the kitchen, I can drink a small bowl every time."

A smile flashed in Chan Yi's eyes, "That's what I sent someone to tell him, and sure enough, the man went back to report very satisfied."

Because she got the desired result, no one came to disturb Shen Qing in the next few days.

It was not until the day before the Dragon Boat Festival that the wife of Yangling Marquis sent someone to tell her to go to Qi Futang.

Shen Qing responded straightforwardly, but she knew in her heart that the soul-guiding incense had finally arrived.

As soon as Shen Qing stepped into Qi Futang, she smelled a faint medicinal fragrance, which was somewhat similar to the fragrance of the previous "lost soul" powder, but it was more intense.

There were only three people in the room, Yangling Marquis and his wife, and Mu Ziqian, and they all had a rare smile on their faces.

Shen Qing bowed to the others and asked, "What kind of incense is in mother's room today? I always feel that it smells different from before."

As soon as the voice fell, a trace of panic flashed in the eyes of several people.

Could it be that Shen Qing noticed it?

The wife of Yangling Marquis calmed down and responded, "It's the incense that Zhang's mother brought back from outside a few days ago. It is said that it contains medicinal materials that can concentrate the mind and energy. It helps to calm the mind. Why, Qingqing doesn't like it?"

Perhaps because she could get what she wanted soon, the wife of Yangling Marquis called Shen Qing more intimately.

Shen Qing sat down at the bottom, "No, I think it smells good."

Hearing this, Yangling Marquis and his wife and Mu Ziqian instantly felt relieved.

Fortunately, it was just a false alarm.

Shen Qing looked up at the wife of Yangling Marquis, "I wonder why my mother called me here today?"

The wife of Yangling Marquis had already thought of an excuse, "It's nothing serious. Tomorrow is the Dragon Boat Festival, so I wanted to ask if you have made preparations?"

A trace of embarrassment flashed across Shen Qing's face, "To be honest with you, mother, I just paid the servants their monthly wages a few days ago. Now there are less than 300 taels of silver left in the account. If we prepare it as before, I'm afraid it will be a bit difficult."

The Mu family has always boasted that the Yangling Marquis Mansion is a noble family, so any major festival must be prepared in a big way. In addition to the rewards for the servants, it will cost at least 200 to 300 taels of silver.

Hearing this, the expressions on the faces of several people were a little stiff.

I never thought that Shen Qing would be serious just because I wanted to chat casually. There are only 300 taels of silver left in the account. No wonder the monthly wages of their masters have not been paid yet. And how should they spend the next month?

Shen Qing pretended not to see it and continued: "Speaking of which, my daughter-in-law is also a little melancholy. There are still two months before the mid-year profit distribution of the shop below. These three hundred taels are a bit too much to sustain."

Unlike the court officials whose salaries are paid once a year, the shops and fields under the general official family must pay profits twice a year to prevent the managers from making money from it.

Yangling Hou and Mu Ziqian were a little silent. How should they respond to such a matter? They have no money.

The wife of Yangling Hou does have her own small treasury, but she obviously doesn't want to give it.

Seeing that several people were silent, Shen Qing knew what they were up to, and continued to force: "Forget it, this matter is also difficult for my father and mother, I'd better go back and think of a way myself."

As she said, she prepared to get up.

The wife of Yangling Hou was a little anxious immediately. If you want to cause the "loss of soul" to occur, the soul-guiding incense must be burned for at least half an hour. Shen Qing has only been sitting for a long time, how can it be effective?

"Wait, I remember I still have two thousand taels of silver, you can take it first for emergency."

Fearing that Shen Qing would not appreciate it, Yangling Hou's wife gritted her teeth and directly said a large amount.

Adding the three hundred taels in the account, if she saves a little, she can barely hold on until the shops below send silver. Yangling Hou's wife doesn't believe that Shen Qing will not be tempted.

Sure enough, after Yangling Hou's wife finished speaking, Shen Qing sat back again.

The wife of the Marquis of Yangling reluctantly asked Mother Zhang to take money from her small box. Shen Qing had a look of admiration on her face, "Mother is so righteous. She took out her own private money to deal with the emergency in the Marquis's mansion at a critical moment. Shen Qing is ashamed of herself."

Mu Ziqian said sarcastically, "Mother has taken out the silver, why don't you take out some money to show your appreciation? There is no one richer than you in the entire Marquis of Yangling."

Shen Qing's face flashed with hesitation, and her expression became a little ugly. Without waiting for her to respond, the Marquis of Yangling scolded her, "How can you talk to Qingqing like that? Those are her dowry. Can you move them easily? It's unruly!"

After speaking, he glared at Mu Ziqian fiercely.

Mrs. Yangling Hou finally managed to keep Shen Qing. If she was angered by Mu Ziqian again, wouldn't it be a loss?

After receiving the warning from his own father, Mu Ziqian finally behaved.

It was obvious that the money was not enough for half an hour, so Mrs. Yangling Hou began to find something to talk about, "Qingqing, you see Xuefu has been locked up for a few days, so don't bother with her anymore. Let her admit her fault to you, and the matter will be over. How about it?"

Mrs. Yangling Hou was just talking casually, but she didn't expect Shen Qing to actually agree. "Since mother has said so, let Aunt Lin out. It's just the Dragon Boat Festival, and our family can be together."

Shen Qing was so reasonable that the three people on the scene were stunned, and they were madly wondering if Shen Qing had taken the wrong medicine today.

But this alone is obviously not enough. Lady Yanglinghou quickly added: "Qingqing is generous. As a mother, I am also happy. However, Xuefu did make a mistake. It is inevitable that you will be wronged if you let her go so easily. How about this? I will send someone to call her over and let her serve you tea and apologize in person. It can also be regarded as a long memory for her. What do you think?"

Shen Qing is willing to gather people without having to spend time on it. "In this case, then I will trouble my mother to arrange someone to go there."

Fuyun Pavilion is not far from Qifu Hall, but Lin Xuefu insisted on delaying for a while and walked for a quarter of an hour before coming here.

During this period, Yanglinghou and his wife kept talking to Shen Qing, and their faces were almost stiff with laughter.

Compared to the others in the room, Lin Xuefu was obviously the most willing to take risks. She held the tea cup respectfully and said nice words one after another, which made Yanglinghou and his wife look very pleased.

Mu Ziqian's face was full of heartache. Fu'er didn't like Shen Qing so much, but now he was forcing her to be humble in front of Shen Qing. This was too difficult for her.

Shen Qing took the tea with a smile, "Mrs. Lin has reflected on herself for a few days, and she is really different now."

Lin Xuefu's face froze, but she returned to normal in an instant, "Thank you for the compliment, Madam. I have thought a lot these days and feel that there are indeed many mistakes in my previous actions. I will serve my husband and Madam steadily in the future."

Shen Qing agreed, opened the lid of the cup and took a sip of tea, and it was over.

Madam Yangling was full of smiles, but they didn't reach her eyes, "How good it is, a happy family."

Shen Qing perfunctorily responded, but frowned the next moment.

Several people were all happy in their hearts, but they still pretended to care and said, "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

Shen Qing nodded, "I have a headache. Maybe I got sunburned when I came here just now. I have a little heatstroke."

The initial symptoms of 'loss of soul': headache, nausea, similar to heatstroke.

Hearing this, several people hurriedly asked Chan Yi to help Shen Qing go back to rest.

It has been almost an hour, so there is no need to keep Shen Qing.

After Shen Qing left, several people showed their triumphant expressions one after another.

At this time, Yangling Hou also felt a little headache, "Madam, the smell of this soul-guiding incense is probably too strong, even I have a headache."

Madam Yangling Hou and Mu Ziqian said in unison, "I think so too."

Even Lin Xuefu, who came last, felt a little uncomfortable, "I'll go put out the incense. I'm afraid it will hurt my body if I smell it too much."

Then, several people returned to their own courtyards, and no one thought much about it.