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Seeing the fox getting jealous over a child like Yin Yuan, Xing Ruyi clenched her fist and playfully hit the fox twice, saying, "Alright, back to business. What's different about Su Qianqian's pillow? Could it have been swapped?"
"Su Qianqian set her sights on the Wild Chrysanthemum pillow that Madam made for Su Jingbo and went to great lengths to get it into her hands. Although Madam didn't show it openly, she was still somewhat displeased. The eldest young master noticed this too, so he went to find Su Qianqian a couple of times later, hoping to get the pillow back."
"Su Jingbo really isn't using his head. The pillow was already given to Su Qianqian; asking for it back now would be like sharing a bed with her in disguise," Xing Ruyi shook her head.
The fox didn't respond to Xing Ruyi but continued speaking on its own: "Su Qianqian finally got her hands on the pillow; how could she possibly just return it to Su Jingbo? So she found someone to make a pair of identical pillows, even embroidering Su Jingbo's and Madam's names on each. However, according to Liu'er, the pillow that Su Qianqian gave to Madam is somewhat different from the other two."
"In what way is it different?"
"Madam's pillow is slightly heavier and has a different scent."
"The weight might be because Su Qianqian wanted to please Madam. As for the scent, it's normal for flowers from different batches to smell a bit different."
"Liu'er initially thought so too. So when Su Qianqian asked her to deliver the two pillows separately to Su Jingbo and Madam, she didn't suspect anything else. But just now, while Yin Yuan was playing with the bell, she accidentally broke Su Qianqian's Wild Chrysanthemum pillow. When the chrysanthemums inside scattered out, Liu'er expressed her confusion. She told me that the chrysanthemums in Su Qianqian's pillow are somewhat different from those in the one she gave to Madam."
"Somewhat different!" Xing Ruyi repeated these words and turned her gaze towards Yin Yuan. "Yin Yuan, tell Fox Demon Mother, was that pillow really broken by you and the bell by accident?"
"Mother, since you already know, why ask me?" Yin Yuan rolled his eyes. "Actually, it's not just me; I believe Father Fox knew long ago but didn't want to ruin your mood for solving this mystery, so he held back."
"So you've seen Madam's pillow?" Xing Ruyi beckoned Yin Yuan with her finger.
"It wasn't me; it was Father Fox who sent Li Mao. Not only did he go, but he also brought back some things from Su Jingbo's courtyard, including those two pillows."
"What were those two pillows filled with?" Xing Ruyi yawned; she hadn't rested well lately and felt her eyes growing tired.
"The eldest young master Su Jingbo's pillow was naturally filled with top-quality Wild Chrysanthemum. Besides Wild Chrysanthemum, there were others like Angelica Dahurica and Magnolia."
"From this perspective, Su Qianqian really cares about her brother. The so-called Wild Chrysanthemum pillow is actually made using high-quality Wild Jasmine petals that have been dried and placed inside the pillow. It has good effects on high blood pressure, dizziness, insomnia, and red eyes. Using Wild Jasmine for pillows has been recorded in medical texts for a long time. In later years, a medical scholar named Li Shizhen specifically mentioned it in his work 'Compendium of Materia Medica.'"
"However, Wild Jasmine comes in yellow and white varieties; yellow jasmine can prevent wind-heat invasion while white jasmine nourishes the liver and brightens the eyes. Angelica Dahurica and Magnolia are also common Chinese herbs that can be included in pillows; Angelica Dahurica has effects on dispelling wind and unblocking orifices due to its fragrant aroma while Magnolia can relieve exterior symptoms and clear nasal passages."
"Pillows made from these herbs can treat nasal congestion, loss of smell or taste, runny nose with foul odor, headaches, etc., and are effective for dizziness and toothaches caused by wind-fire. In short, this pillow is more suitable for elderly use; however, young people can also use it for health benefits."
The fox gave Xing Ruyi an approving look while Yin Yuan clapped enthusiastically.
"Mother is indeed impressive!"
"Alright, stop trying to sweet-talk Mother. What exactly is hidden in the pillow that Su Qianqian gave to Madam?"
"The pillow that Su Qianqian gave to Madam, to be honest, isn't too bad. It's just that the quality of the Wild Chrysanthemum inside is slightly inferior; although there's a lot of it, there are also many impurities. And the most crucial point is that besides the Wild Chrysanthemum, there is another type of Chrysanthemum in that pillow. While it doesn't weigh much, it carries a different intention."
"What is it?"
"It’s also a type of Chrysanthemum, scientifically known as Silver Gel Chrysanthemum. To be honest, its leaves are very similar to those of Chrysanthemum, but the flowers are different. Since both are dried, it's hard for others to distinguish them when a small amount is mixed in."
"Silver Gel Chrysanthemum? I think I've heard that name before. Right, I remember seeing it when I was researching; this type of Chrysanthemum contains a toxin harmful to the liver called Silver Gel Chrysanthemum toxin, which can harm human health and even lead to reproductive issues. However, the specific problems weren't detailed in the material."
"I recall that the material also mentioned that if someone comes into contact with this plant or its pollen in large amounts, even just part of it could cause skin allergies or other allergic reactions. If the person is already prone to allergies, it could be life-threatening."
"Consort Ruyi is correct; Li Mao has also looked into this matter. Indeed, as Mother said, while this type of Chrysanthemum is still a Chrysanthemum, its toxicity is quite strong. It seems that this Su Family Fourth Sister harbors deep hatred for Madam."
"What kind of hatred could she have? It's just love turned into hate. Madam was unfortunate; she was disliked by everyone but fell for Su Jingbo. In the end, they couldn't enjoy their love for long and lost a life instead."
"Knowing that Su Qianqian is such a person, do you still plan to save her?" The fox asked, his gaze fixed on Xing Ruyi. He knew that Xing Ruyi had always been fiercely opposed to evil; she had only intervened out of pity for Su Qianqian, returning her soul to the Su Residence, not expecting her true character to be like this.
"Of course I will save her; otherwise, wouldn't our trip be a waste of time? Moreover, for some people, living might be a punishment worse than death. I want Su Qianqian to live, but I won't let her live too comfortably. Evil people need someone worse than them to show them that doing wrong in this world isn't so easy."
"Consort Ruyi, are you planning to take action again?" Yin Yuan blinked: "Do you need my help? I have plenty of ideas."
"You not causing trouble would be the biggest help," Xing Ruyi said, tapping his nose: "If you really want to help, there's one thing you can do."
"What is it?"
"Take Li Mao and deliver these two pillows to Su Family Eldest Young Master Su Jingbo. Oh, and have Li Mao ask if there are any doctors familiar with the Su Family nearby—preferably one who is deeply trusted by them—to explain the differences between these two pillows to the Eldest Young Master. With his wife's mysterious death, I'm sure that Su Jingbo's heart must be unsettled."
"Mother, isn't what you're doing a bit too cruel? I find that Eldest Young Master quite pitiful; his own wife was harmed by his own sister. Such a thing would be hard for anyone to believe."
"The reason why Madam met with misfortune cannot be separated from this Eldest Young Master. I refuse to believe that as a grown man he couldn't see through Su Qianqian's intentions towards him. Since he could see through it, why didn't he take obvious preventive measures and allow her free access to his courtyard? Therefore, at least half of the blame for Madam's death lies with this Eldest Young Master.
"To put it another way, as the Eldest Young Master of the Su Family, hiding away from society just because of his wife's death seems rather indulgent. A man should face the issues he needs to confront!"
"Mother, you're absolutely right!" Yin Yuan clapped enthusiastically: "Mother, rest assured; I'll make sure everything you instructed gets done perfectly. I'm going to find Li Mao right now!" With that, he dragged one pillow and hurried outside while calling out for Li Mao.
"Li Mao, come on! I know you're hiding outside; hurry up and come in! My conversation with Consort Ruyi and Father Fox is over. Quickly help me carry this pillow. Oh dear, I'm exhausted! It seems like all those drumsticks I ate at the courthouse last night were for nothing!"
Li Mao touched his head and emerged from behind a nearby door, looking at Yin Yuan with a chuckle, "Sir, are you really unable to lift it?"
Yin Yuan glanced at Li Mao, picked up a pillow, and threw it at him.
"Oh my sir, are you trying to crush me?"
Li Mao reached out to catch the pillow flying towards him, then immediately ran forward to grab the other pillow from Yin Yuan's hands. Seeing that Yin Yuan was still standing there without moving, he asked, "Sir, do you have any other instructions?"
Yin Yuan stretched out his chubby hands and pouted, "I'm tired, carry me out!"
Li Mao grinned, tucked the two pillows under his arms, then squatted down so that Yin Yuan could climb onto his back.
Xing Ruyi pouted and said to the fox, "Your son is getting more and more spoiled; he needs a good spanking!"
"You're right, wife. When he comes back later, I'll definitely teach him a lesson!" The fox squinted and smiled, taking on the demeanor of a strict father.
At this moment, just as Li Mao was carrying Yin Yuan out, Chang Tai returned. His expression seemed much worse than before.
"A missing persons case has occurred in Paper Town. Su Family's Third Young Master Su Jingrui and Su Butler are among those involved!"
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