Chapter 352: Saint Ruan Saved Himself

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Noble Consort Xiao sneered. “Alright, since you’re from the Xiao family, you should be smarter. Get up.”

She gestured for Madam Xiao and her daughter to take a seat.

Madam Xiao thought Noble Consort Xiao would support them if they stayed. She began to complain about the incidents in the hall, speaking ill of Lin Sisi, hoping to tarnish her reputation in front of Noble Consort Xiao.

Noble Consort Xiao listened casually, neither rebuking nor refuting.

When Xiao Ruxue and Madam Xiao finished speaking, Noble Consort Xiao appeared as composed as ever, holding a pearl hairpin in her hand.

She toyed with the hairpin. “Are you done?”

Madam Xiao, holding Xiao Ruxue’s hand, spoke respectfully. “Your Majesty, I know I tend to be long-winded, but I’m doing this for the Ninth Prince’s sake. Please don’t misunderstand.”

“Ling’er is my favorite. 1 treat him the best. Madam Xiao, 1 heard you speak today out of consideration for your daughter’s grievances. But don’t forget, you brought this upon yourselves.”

She had pampered Chu Jinling for years, but he would have to take responsibility for the Xiao family someday.

Glancing at the treasures from the Xiao family, she instructed, “Men, give all of these to Xiao Ruxue. Tell her to develop her skills.”

Granny Song smiled in relief.

At the Marquis’s Manor, while Su Yingxue handled household matters, Zi Wei returned.

Su Yingxue glanced up from the account book at the young man, as cold as a statue. “How did it go? Is Saint Ruan dead?”

Zi Wei shook his head. “He saved himself.”

Su Yingxue nodded. “That old man is indeed reluctant to die.”

She had used Intoxicating Fragrance, a poison that Saint Ruan had abandoned midway in his research.

Thus, he couldn’t concoct an antidote on the spot. But it didn’t mean he couldn’t save himself with his medical skills.

And so, he lived on..

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