The Herbal Scents of Farm Life
Chapter 1262: Can We Give It a Try?

Chapter 1262: Chapter 1262: Can We Give It a Try?

It’s like a relatively weaker nation sending a prince as a hostage to a more powerful one to maintain balance; using this to restrain Prince Yi’s Mansion, and yet, his highness thinks he can simply snatch him away?

Isn’t this brazenly telling His Majesty that they have aligned with the National Teacher, Suyang?

"My lord, is it really wise to do this?" he asked, dripping with sweat as he looked at Sui Zimo.

"What’s wrong with it?" Sui Zimo retorted.

"Um."

Zhe Jue was choked by his own master’s retort.

Though he knew he must listen to his master’s words, he couldn’t help but feel that this plan was flawed in every aspect.

"My lady..."

"Call her Miss Lin!"

Just as he intended to have his master’s wife persuade the prince, Lin Caisang abruptly interrupted him.

"Yes, Miss Lin."

Zhe Jue hastily complied, almost forgetting the phrase ’walls have ears.’

Though this was Prince Mo’s Mansion, there were still many prying eyes and ears; it would be best not to inadvertently reveal Lin Caisang’s true identity.

"Here, take this."

Lin Caisang took a porcelain bottle out of her small shoulder bag and handed it to Zhe Jue.

"This is..."

Zhe Jue hesitated as he took it, looking at Lin Caisang.

"Tell Suyang to pour it into the Fifth Young Master’s food, then send the Fifth Young Master over here," Lin Caisang instructed.

Zhe Jue: "!!!"

So, there was also this method; he truly was gaining new insights.

To drug the Fifth Young Master from Prince Yi’s Mansion first and then have Suyang come knocking for a cure with the Fifth Young Master in tow?

In this way, even if the Fifth Young Master didn’t wish to stay at Prince Mo’s Mansion, he would have no choice but to remain, since his very life or death would depend on a single word from his master’s wife!

"Yes, I will take care of it immediately," he responded.

"Sigh."

After Zhe Jue left, Lin Caisang let out a sigh and turned to Sui Zimo.

"Brother Molian, are you certain there’s a great secret yet to be revealed by Princess Consort Yi?" she asked.

"Not certain."

Sui Zimo shook his head; of course, he was unsure whether Princess Consort Yi, merely a pawn, knew anything of significance.

But that depended on whether or not what Princess Consort Yi had claimed was true—that years ago, she was simply following her master’s orders to send him, still a baby at the time, to Wei State and nothing else.

"But we can try?"

Lin Caisang raised an eyebrow, suggesting to him.

Since it was uncertain, one must always try to find out. As for Princess Consort Yi, as long as they hold the Fifth Young Master in their grasp, he becomes a key.

A key to unlocking Princess Consort Yi’s lips.

"Mhm."

Sui Zimo nodded.

"Alright, we’ll have to give it a try then," Lin Caisang also nodded.

"Don’t you have other matters to attend to? I need to make medicinal pills as well."

Since the secrets they wanted were in Princess Consort Yi’s possession, it wouldn’t do for them to save her just for someone to poison her to death right afterwards.

Therefore, she must concoct an antidote to ensure all poisons fail upon nearing Princess Consort Yi.

Poor her, she had just arrived and was already busy again.

...

Within the imperial harem.

The Empress Dowager had just returned to her palace when she vented her anger at everyone present.

"My lady, why should you tolerate Prince Mo? Just look at the way he spoke to you today—it’s outrageous! The old nanny here thinks you should punish him for his insolence!"

The old nanny, instead of calming the Empress Dowager, was fanning the flames impolitely by her side.