On her wedding night, she went into exile with her pharmacy arsenal

Chapter 2218 The Inspiration from Big Yellow

Yan Ruyu spoke quickly, giving instructions to Song Ping.

"Go to the governor's mansion again and have them send over the porcini and jade mushrooms we used today, as well as some of the various types of mushrooms sold at the fresh produce shop in the west of the city today. I need to test them again."

"Yes!" Song Ping accepted the order and turned to leave again.

"Wait a minute," Yan Ruyu added, "Be sure to store them carefully, don't mix up mushrooms from different sources, and label them properly."

Song Ping replied with a "Understood" and quickly left.

Everyone in the courtyard had their own tasks; some went to the kitchen to search for mushrooms, while others waited for news.

The abbot stood with Huo Changhe under the corridor, while Yan Ruyu sat on a stone bench to the side, her fingertips lightly tapping the stone table as she sorted through the clues in her mind.

Both shops used porcini mushrooms and shiitake mushrooms, both sourced from the same fresh produce shop.

Both the First Madam and Madam Cao had drunk this chicken soup, so the connection was quite obvious. The problem most likely lay in the combination of these two types of mushrooms.

Just then, Huo Changxu rushed out of the First Madam's room, his face showing a mixture of joy and worry: "Sister-in-law, brother, Mother has woken up! She wants to see you!"

Yan Ruyu immediately stood up and quickly walked into the house.

Huo Changhe and the abbot followed closely behind.

The room was softly lit, and the paper covering the windows filtered out the strong afternoon light, making the room exceptionally quiet.

The First Madam lay in bed, her face still pale, but much better than before when she was completely bloodless.

She slightly opened her eyes, her breath weak, and when she saw Yan Ruyu walk in, she managed a weak smile.

"Ruyu..." The First Madam's voice was as soft as a breeze, filled with deep remorse, "I'm so sorry, I've caused you and Changhe trouble again..."

"I know you've all been busy enough lately, and I just had to cause trouble at this time..."

Yan Ruyu walked to the bedside, gently took the First Madam's slightly cool hand, and felt a pang of sorrow in her heart.

She could feel the weakness in the First Madam's fingertips and sense the self-blame in her heart.

Yan Ruyu softened her tone, her voice so gentle it could melt water: "Mother, what are you saying? Your health is the most important thing; it's not about causing trouble."

I am your daughter-in-law, so it is only right that I take care of you.

Don't worry, I will definitely cure you. Don't think about these things anymore.

Huo Changhe also stood by the bed and said in a deep voice, "Mother, Ruyu is right. The most important thing for you now is to rest and recuperate. Leave everything else to us."

The First Madam nodded gently, her eyes filled with reliance and trust.

She took a breath and slowly said, "This morning... I had millet porridge with some light side dishes, a few pieces of rice cake, and a glass of warm water."

The chicken soup at noon... I drank about half a bowl. At the time, I just thought it tasted very fresh and there was nothing wrong with it. But not long after, I felt extremely dizzy, and then I knew nothing more..."

“Zhang Mama has written down everything you’ve said,” Yan Ruyu said softly. “You don’t need to worry, things are starting to look promising.”

I have found some clues and will soon be able to find out the root cause.

You're still weak, so please don't talk anymore. Rest well, and everything will be alright once you've recovered your strength.

Looking into Yan Ruyu's determined eyes, the First Madam's unease gradually dissipated.

She gave a soft "hmm," her eyelids gradually grew heavy, and she drifted off to sleep again.

Yan Ruyu gently tucked the blanket around her, her movements careful not to disturb her.

Stepping out of the room, Yan Ruyu said to Huo Changhe, "Mother's condition is relatively stable. As long as she receives prompt treatment and rests peacefully, she will recover soon."

"We've already sent people to investigate the source of the mushrooms," Huo Changhe said. "Manager Li, who's in charge of purchasing fresh goods for the manor, is waiting outside. I'll have someone call him over to ask him."

Shortly afterward, a middle-aged man dressed in a blue steward's uniform was brought into the courtyard.

He lowered his head, looking somewhat frightened.

Seeing Yan Ruyu and Huo Changhe come out of the house, he quickly stepped forward to greet them.

"Your Highness, Your Highness's Consort," Steward Li's voice trembled slightly.

"Did you buy the mushrooms from the fresh produce shop today?" Huo Changhe asked.

"Yes, Your Highness," Steward Li replied hastily. "We've always bought them from the fresh produce shop in the west of the city, and we've never changed shops. Today's mushrooms were also selected according to the usual rules; they're all fresh and of good quality."

"The mushrooms at the governor's mansion were also bought from this fresh produce shop," Yan Ruyu interjected. "Think carefully, have you noticed anything different about the mushrooms at this shop lately? For example, the variety, the quality, or the price?"

Steward Li frowned and thought carefully for a moment, then shook his head: "Your Highness, nothing is different."

The varieties are the same as always, the quality is excellent, and the prices haven't changed.

"We've been working with this shop since we arrived in Youcheng, and everything has gone smoothly without a single problem."

Yan Ruyu was slightly surprised. Was there nothing unusual?

On the contrary, it made her feel that this was the biggest abnormality.

At this moment, Song Ping returned with several people, carrying several oil paper packages and some things wrapped in cloth.

"Your Highness, all the mushrooms have been brought! The porcini, euphorbia, and bamboo fungus left over from the Prince's kitchen, the porcini and euphorbia sent from the Governor's Mansion, and these new mushrooms purchased from the fresh produce shop—all have been labeled."

Yan Ruyu nodded and instructed, "Put it down. Also, have someone keep an eye on the fresh produce shop."

"Yes!" Song Ping immediately responded and made the arrangements.

Huo Changhe looked at Yan Ruyu's busy figure, his eyes filled with heartache.

He stepped forward and said softly, "I'll accompany you back to the yard for testing."

"No need, you stay here and stay with Mother." Yan Ruyu turned and glanced at him, her eyes resolute. "I'll have results soon."

Yan Ruyu returned to her courtyard, closed the door, and her consciousness entered the space.

With so many fungi, testing them won't be quick.

They were busy until dusk, without stopping for a moment.

But what made her increasingly depressed was that she gained nothing.

None of these are poisonous.

Was my thinking wrong?

Just as she was racking her brains, Da Huang ran over and started jumping around her.

A few days ago, she went to Rongzhou, and Dahuang stayed at the manor. The abbot would visit it occasionally. A couple of days ago, someone from the gold mine at the manor returned, and the abbot asked someone to help bring Dahuang back.

Dahuang was overjoyed to see Yan Ruyu after a long time. He stayed in the mansion during the day, and Yan Ruyu put him into her spatial storage at night.

I've been busy with an emergency these past two days and haven't had time for it; it's been sitting in my online space the whole time.

Seeing Yan Ruyu's worried expression, it also became anxious.

Running around, it seemed as if it had accidentally knocked over a small sample of medicinal cuisine.

Yan Ruyu looked at the medicinal food, then at the mushrooms, and a thought flashed through her mind.