I also wanted to lie down and rest early, so I had to slowly climb onto Lili's back. Lili let out a long whistle and flew up, and I was so scared that I grabbed the corner of Tu Shanjing's clothes on his back. Tu Shanjing gently patted Lili's wings, and it flew more steadily, just slightly higher than the roof.

The cool breeze at night just relieved the heat in my chest. Above our heads was a big, round moon, casting its light on both of us. In the moonlight, I saw the houses of Tushan Mansion, with carved beams and painted rafters, green tiles and blue bricks, extending all the way to the foot of the mountain not far away. The view in front of me was open, and my heart was at peace. Although I was still in mid-air, I felt safer than ever before, probably because I believed that this person would protect me. Finally, I relaxed, my eyelids were fighting, and I felt sleepy, so I fell asleep in a daze. The last time I was conscious, I seemed to have my head resting on Tushan Jing's back. I secretly sighed, it was really a well-proportioned man, thin but not weak...

When I woke up again, the ceiling in front of me felt a little familiar and a little strange. I sat up suddenly, which scared the people around me. When I looked closely, I found that it was Jingye who was lying on the small bed in Jing's bedroom, guarding me.

Jingye held my hand with tears in her eyes and asked, "How do you feel?"

I thought of her efforts to protect me, and my nose was sore and tears welled up in my eyes. I held her hand and said, "Thank you, sister. I feel much better now."

She was overjoyed: "Great! This antidote really works!"

I asked in confusion: "The antidote? When did you get it?"

She smiled and said, "You have been unconscious for half a day and a whole night. This morning, Manager Hu came to deliver the antidote himself. He said that he had been interrogated for most of the night and his old bones were almost broken."

I quickly grabbed her hand and asked, "Good sister! Who is it?"

She replied, "At first, no one was willing to say a word, but then they started to torture, and those with weaker spiritual power couldn't resist and confessed, saying that it was Lan Mei who ordered it. But Lan Mei was stubborn and admitted that she framed you, but she just wouldn't admit that she poisoned you. It was not until Mother Liu came forward to search her that the antidote was found on her. Even at that point, she still refused to admit it, and it was Doctor Hu Zhen who tasted it and said it was the antidote, so we quickly poured it into your mouth."

I nodded. It wasn't surprising, but I felt that the answer was too simple.

Seeing that I was in deep thought, she went on, "I had no intention of torturing you, but the young master was so anxious when he brought you back. While transferring spiritual power to you, he ordered steward Hu to bring the antidote immediately. I have never seen the young master so anxious, and later I found out that you had fallen asleep... The young master was also at a loss whether to laugh or cry!" After that, she covered her mouth and laughed.

What?! What hug?! Who?! My face was a little hot, and I hated myself for not holding on a little longer so I could feel the tenderness of that embrace. But then again, even if I had held on, I wouldn’t have gotten to be hugged.

Seeing that I was still in a daze, Jingye said again: "Okay, eat something quickly. You must have been exhausted recently. The young master specially asked someone to make porridge and your favorite side dishes. You can eat them first." After that, Yingying brought a plate with a bowl of shrimp and scallop porridge, a few plates of salted green plums, mixed cucumbers, shredded bamboo shoots with red oil, and mouth-watering chicken.

It would have been fine if she hadn't said anything, but once she did, I felt hungry. Seeing the food being served, I couldn't help but feel hungry and started eating mouthful after mouthful. While eating, I didn't forget to ask her, "What about Lan Mei and the others?"

Jing Ye said, "Lan Mei was beaten with fifty sticks, had her spiritual energy sucked away for thirty years, and was banished from the mansion. The other maids and servants who followed suit to testify were only beaten with twenty sticks because they were forced to do so. They were fined their salaries and were sent to the side rooms in the west courtyard to do rough labor."

I heard that the trouble-making Lan Mei was driven away, and my life will be comfortable from now on. Since I came here, she has always been trying to find trouble with me and bullied me a lot. It's a pity that I couldn't see it with my own eyes to relieve my anger.

I suddenly had an idea and asked, "Then, where is Madam Rui Er?"

Jing Ye sighed, "Alas, Lan Mei insisted that it was her own idea. Since she was not betrayed, there is no real evidence, so she cannot be convicted. However, the young master took advantage of this incident to send back all the maids and servants sent by Madam Rui Er, which can be regarded as clearing the field in our house. The young master said that there is a long time to come, so we should wait for the opportunity. From what I heard, he remembered this matter and will settle the score later. Don't worry, the people in our yard cannot be bullied in vain. Although the young master is kind-hearted, he knows what he is doing."

Yes, how can he manage so many businesses without knowing what he is doing? It's not that he doesn't plan, but he is just too lazy to plan except for business. I nodded and asked, "Where is the young master now? I have to thank him."

Jing Ye came closer and whispered, "The young master went to investigate the theft in the mansion yesterday and seemed to have made some progress. He rested for a long time after transferring his spiritual power to you, and now he is out again. You should rest well here and don't have to do any work. He will probably be back in the evening. I am relieved to see that you are awake. There are still some things to do in the mansion. I will go over first. I asked Jingui to guard outside the door. Call her if you have anything."

I hurriedly bowed, Jingye smiled, waved, and went out.

After an afternoon of doing nothing, I was still a little exhausted. I woke up for a while and slept for a while. Soon it was getting dark. I was yawning and looking at the osmanthus tree outside the window when I heard a knock on the door: "Miss Lanxiang, are you awake?"

I recognized the voice of Sen Ying and hurriedly opened the door to invite her in. Sen Ying saw me and smiled slightly, "How are you, young lady? I'm here to bring you dinner."

I quickly took the lunch box, took her hand and sat down: "Thank you, Sister Senying, for telling me the news."

Sen Ying lowered her head and smiled: "Sister is good to me, it is my duty to repay her."

Before I could reply, there was another knock on the door. This time it was a man: "Miss Lanxiang, the young master wants you to go to Xueyun Cave."

I wondered why I was so overwhelmed today. I opened the door and saw Ruiyang, who usually served Jing. I felt relieved and said jokingly, "Is this true? I can't believe it! If it happens again, I'm afraid my life will be in danger!"

Ruiyang smiled and said, "Really? How dare I lie to you? It's the young master who really wants to send you there."

I said "Oh" and saw Sen Ying out of the corner of my eye. I quickly pulled her over and said, "Sister, come with me. I'm afraid I'm a little weak when I'm alone. It would be good to have someone to take care of me on the way."

Ruiyang hesitated for a moment and said, "This... the young master didn't call her."

I waved my hand and said, "She won't go in when she gets there!" I was about to go out, but Sen Ying stopped me in a hurry and said, "Wait a minute, girl, are you going like this?"

I looked down at myself and saw that I was wearing a wrinkled moon-white dress. I thought it was because I rolled around in bed. I grabbed the light purple smock beside the bed and put it on. I said to her, "That's good now. Let's go!"

The warbler wanted to say something but stopped, and was pulled away by me.

As we walked out of the courtyard, I whispered to her, "Senying, please lead me for a while. I'm afraid I'm not strong enough." Senying supported me swiftly and led me steadily all the way to Xueyun Cave.

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