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

Chapter 2178 Common Points

Upon hearing this, Madam Cao's eyes were filled with surprise.

She nodded quickly: "Yes! I've been feeling drowsy these past two days, and when I wake up I feel extremely dizzy, as if my head is wrapped in cotton, and I have no energy at all."

I've consulted several doctors, but none of them could find anything wrong. They just said I was perfectly healthy, but only I know how uncomfortable I feel.

“Me too,” the First Madam sighed. “Changxu, bring up the teapot you brought.”

Huo Changxu quickly responded, turned around and took an antique teapot from the servant, handing it to the table beside the bed.

The First Madam picked up the teacup on the table, opened the teapot lid, and a refreshing aroma of tea immediately filled the air.

"This tea was specially brewed with spring water by the abbot. Try it; it might help relieve your discomfort," the First Madam said, as she poured a cup of warm tea for Madam Cao and handed it to her.

Madam Cao took the teacup, felt the temperature of the tea on her fingertips, and took a small sip.

The tea has a sweet taste and a unique fragrance. As it glides down the throat, it instantly makes the throat feel much more refreshed.

She took a few more sips, closed her eyes to savor the moment, and when she opened them again, the haze in her eyes had faded considerably.

"This tea is really good," Madam Cao exclaimed sincerely. "I feel much more clear-headed, and my dizziness has lessened considerably."

Governor Cao stood aside and, seeing that his wife's complexion had improved slightly, was overjoyed. He quickly said, "This is wonderful! I never imagined that this tea would have such an effect."

The First Madam smiled and said, "This is all thanks to the Abbot."

He said that drinking tea made with this spring water could gradually improve his drowsy state.

I've already had some of this spring water brought over; I'll use it to make you tea.

"Thank you so much, Madam," Madam Cao said gratefully. "I will remember this kindness."

“There’s no need for thanks between us,” the First Madam waved her hand, then changed the subject, “Since we have the same symptoms, perhaps this is not a coincidence.”

Let's think carefully about when the symptoms started, and where we went and what we ate that day. Maybe we can find some commonalities.

Madam Cao nodded, closed her eyes, and tried to recall carefully: "I remember, I started experiencing symptoms two days ago."

The exact day... I think it was the night of my third year of junior high. After going to bed, I felt dizzy and started to feel extremely sleepy the next day.

The First Madam pondered for a moment and said, "I also started to feel something was wrong on the third day of the Lunar New Year."

I took a nap that afternoon, and when I woke up I felt dizzy. That evening I felt even more groggy and eventually fell into a deep sleep, only waking up today.

"What a coincidence!" Governor Cao said in surprise, "They all started showing symptoms on the third day of the month?"

"Yes," the First Madam nodded, then looked at Madam Cao, "On the third day of the month, where did you go during the day? Did you go to any special places or eat anything special?"

Madam Cao recalled carefully: "On the morning of the third day, I took care of some household matters at home. After lunch, I felt a bit bored, so I took my maid to sit at Baixing Teahouse for a while."

I drank a cup of tea, ate some snacks, and returned after about an hour.

Nothing seemed wrong after I got back, but I started feeling unwell the next day after going to bed that night.

"Bai Xing Teahouse?" The First Madam's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly asked, "Did you go to the Bai Xing Teahouse in the south of the city?"

"Yes," Madam Cao nodded, "There's only one Baixing Teahouse in Youcheng. It has an elegant environment, and the tea and snacks are quite good. I go there occasionally. Has the First Madam been there too?"

A glint of light flashed in the First Madam's eyes, and her tone was firm: "I also went to Baixing Teahouse on the third day of the Lunar New Year!"

Both Huo Changxu and Governor Cao were taken aback upon hearing this.

"So, both ladies went to Baixing Teahouse on the third day of the Lunar New Year and subsequently developed the same symptoms?"

Huo Changxu said, "Could the problem lie at Baixing Teahouse?"

The First Madam nodded slowly: "The possibility is extremely high."

Let's think about it carefully again. Did we eat anything similar or drink the same tea at the teahouse that day?

Madam Cao closed her eyes and recalled carefully: "That day I drank Biluochun tea and ate a plate of osmanthus cake and a plate of almond shortbread."

The First Madam pondered, "I also drank Biluochun tea that day, and I also ate osmanthus cake as a dessert."

So, it seems the tea we drink and the snacks we eat have something in common.

"It seems the problem most likely lies with the tea or snacks at Baixing Teahouse," Governor Cao frowned. "How could such a thing happen at a perfectly good teahouse? Could someone have done this on purpose?"

A hint of seriousness flashed in the First Madam's eyes: "It's too early to say."

However, this matter is certainly not simple, as it not only involves our health but is also related to the strange occurrences at the spice shop.

It seems we need to investigate this Baixing Teahouse thoroughly.

Just then, a servant announced from outside the door: "Master, Young Master Huo, Physician Cao has arrived."

Governor Cao hurriedly said, "Quickly, please invite Army Physician Cao in!"

Soon, Doctor Cao, carrying his medicine box, strode into the room and bowed to the First Madam and Governor Cao, saying, "Greetings, First Madam, greetings, Governor."

"Medical Doctor Cao, please take a look at my wife," Governor Cao said hurriedly. "Her symptoms are quite similar to those of the First Madam. She just drank the tea that the First Madam brought, and her symptoms have eased somewhat."

The military doctor, Cao, responded and quickly went to the bedside, placing his fingers on Madam Cao's wrist to take her pulse.

Everyone in the room held their breath, their eyes fixed on Dr. Cao's expression, awaiting his diagnosis.

……

As dusk approached, Huo Changhe tightened the reins.

"Yu'er, we can't reach Youcheng tonight. Why don't we rest for the night and set off early tomorrow morning? We should arrive by noon."

Yan Ruyu looked back and saw that everyone behind her was travel-worn and weary. Since they wouldn't be able to make it tonight anyway, she nodded and dismounted.

They also took out tents and dry food from the space so that everyone could prepare to rest and eat something.

Over the past two days, Su Shengsheng has gotten used to it and is familiar with Yan Ruyu's strange gadgets. He and Yin Ding are skilled at setting up tents together.

Yin Ding initially thought she would be delicate, but to his surprise, the little girl was very strong. She rode with them without falling behind or complaining.

“Here, this is for you,” Yin Ding handed her a packet of dried meat. “I secretly saved this; don’t let Xiao Lan see it.”

Su Shengsheng quickly took it and asked in a low voice, "What is this? Why can't Xiaolan know?"

She now knows that the gossipy and sharp-tongued myna bird is named Xiaolan.

It was the letter Xiaolan sent to her father.

"This is its food, specially made for it by the princess. I take one piece each time."

Su Shengsheng's eyes widened: "Is this birdseed?"