Chapter 2260: Gentleman Wen

Her movement paused for a moment, "Come in."
Banxia's voice sounded from outside, "Madam, you finally woke up. I have reheated the breakfast several times already. Please open the door."
She got up and went to open the door. Banxia stood in front of her, holding a food box. Banxia came in and opened the food box, and a delicious aroma wafted out.
"Madam, this is the most famous Lotus Seed Pastry from the capital city, sent by the young master's men. There is also the freshest Vegetable for Longevity. Don't be fooled by the name, it's actually really tasty."
Half Xia put everything out one by one, with two plates of fruit, a bowl of gruel, and a plate of colorless vegetable, and a plate of well-cooked beef.
Half Xia pointed to the plate of colorless vegetable and said, "Try this dish. It's very fresh and has a meaty flavor. Why does this vegetable have a meaty aroma? It's really strange."
"And this pastry, take a look at the design on it, it looks like a lotus flower. It was sent by the young master specifically, and he instructed me not to mention it. If madam likes it, he said he will send more flavors next time."
Banxia is always very interested in food and can talk about it endlessly.
Fengqinhua ate a fruit absentmindedly and asked, "Banxia, has anything happened in the palace recently? I heard that Warlord Beixiao escaped yesterday. Have they found out what happened?"
Banxia hesitated for a moment before saying, "I heard that the young master killed a Changshi, but I haven't heard of any other punishments."
Feng Qinghua was also worried that Lin Yu might be implicated. Her brows furrowed and she asked, "What about the prison guards? What happened to them?"
"I heard that they all died in the chaos of the battle. The palace was in a state of turmoil, and I heard that Mowen Yuan's people even made their way into the palace and took away Zhan Beixiao. Why do you think Mowen Yuan would save Zhan Beixiao? Aren't they supposed to be enemies?"
Feng Qinghua was about to spit out her congee when she heard what she said, "What did you say? Mo Wenyuan's men have kidnapped Zhan Beixiao? Who's making up such ridiculous lies to fool people?"
Pak-herb explained with a serious expression: "It's true, I heard the delivery person say it, and he also said that the guards escorting Warlord Beixiao chased after him into the deserted garden and strangely disappeared."
"It is said that Mo Wenyuan is proficient in mechanical arts and must have used them to save Zhan Beixiao in the deserted garden."
Feng Qinghua asked upon hearing this, "Are you saying that this information was personally mentioned by the witness, the attendant?"
"Yes, that's what those few attendants who followed into the deserted garden said. They described everything in detail and claimed to have seen a figure in black robes that looked exactly like the one they saw last time in the garden. If it's not Moyu Wen Yuan, then who else could it be?"
Fengqinghua understood in her heart. Those few people are all under Lin Yu's command. They must have fabricated this lie to divert attention. But this also conveys a message that Lin Yu is indeed not involved.
She's completely relieved.
"From now on, the prison will definitely be guarded like an iron bucket, and there will be no more escaped prisoners."
Banxia pursed her lips, "The young master doesn't care about the prisoners in the prison. He only cares about someone named Zhan Beixiao and someone named Wen Bai. Now that Zhan Beixiao has escaped, and Wen Bai is not in the prison, it doesn't matter anymore."
She looked at Feng Qinghua's face and saw that she didn't look too good. She knew she had said too much. "Madam, are you unhappy? War Beixiao managed to escape on his own and didn't even come to see you. Men only care about fame and fortune, they never put their feelings in their hearts. Don't be too sad, the Prince is the one who cares about you the most."
Banxia has already regarded Yuan Mohan as a family member, and it is difficult to change her mindset. She no longer wastes her efforts and says, "You can't generalize things or assume that they are the way you think."
Feng Qinghua took a bite of the custard pastry and said, "This is quite good. Next time, ask him to send more. I want to try the red bean and taro flavors."
Ban Xia agreed, "Madam really likes this. Young master has a thoughtful heart indeed."
In the Qin Palace, Changsun Wujue was reading in his room. A shadow appeared from the side door and leaped in from a tree outside the courtyard. He came to the front door of the main house with ease and familiarity. "Your Majesty, I have returned," he said.
Long Sun recognized the voice of Chiyuan and opened the door eagerly, saying, "What news have you heard?"
Chiyuan didn't say anything, rudely picked up a cup from the table and drank two cups in one breath before speaking, "Well, it was truly amazing. Your Majesty's wisdom shines through. It turns out that Yuan Mohan was not poisoned at all. Mowenyuan underestimated him. When he led his men to the palace and boasted about taking down Yuan Mohan in a fair and open manner, he was defeated by two medicine experts under Yuan Mohan. I heard that Mowenyuan even got shot with an arrow while escaping. He's probably going to need some rest for a while."
Chang Sun knocked on the table with dissatisfaction. He had hoped for Yuan Mo Han to suffer a major defeat, or at least for both parties to be injured. But now, Mo Wen Yuan has been expelled. This Yuan Mo Han is truly formidable. If this continues, the Southern Void Country will probably become Yuan Mo Han's dominion.
He furrowed his brows lightly and asked, "Is there any other news?"
Chiyuan couldn't determine the meaning of Changsun Wujue's expression and didn't dare to speak with his own emotions. He said expressionlessly, "I heard that Zhan Beixiao has escaped, which means we have gained another enemy."
Chang Sun Wujue's heart skipped a beat, "Has Zhan Beixiao really been locked up in the prison for so long? And yet he still managed to escape on his own? Has he perhaps found an antidote to the poison? If so, does he now possess the prescription for the antidote?"
He has long coveted the art of refining Gu, but he knew that Yuan Mohan's obsession with serving Gu made him less eager. Instead, he became more interested in this prescription for detoxification. The remaining poison in his body has not been cleared, and he suspects that the poisonous Gu is causing trouble.
"Chiyuan, go find out if Zhan Beixiao has cured the Gu poison. How did he cure it, and who has the prescription?"
Chiyuan's eyes lit up. "Your Majesty, you've hit the mark with this question. There is a spy in the palace who knows about this very well. He witnessed Zhan Beixiao escaping. On the night before his escape, Feng Qinghua visited him and treated his injuries. If there is indeed a prescription to cure the poison, it must be in Feng Qinghua's hands."
Li Changsuna, who had been sitting still, suddenly stood up and said, "Is it true? Then there might be hope for the gu poison in my body."
Chiyuan also got excited and said, "Congratulations, Your Majesty. I will go and ask Feng Qinghua for the prescription."
Long Sun interrupted and stopped him, "Wait, do you know where Feng Qinghua is now? Even if you can find her, how can she possibly give you the prescription? We need a comprehensive plan."
As soon as Chi Yuan heard it, he lowered his head and said, "What Your Majesty said is true. I have heard that she has been imprisoned in the bamboo courtyard. I know where this bamboo courtyard is, it is in front of the former Empress Dowager's bedroom."