Plotting with You: The Forensic Scientist in Ancient Times!-Chapter 304 - 303: Hunted by Wolves

Yan Shu burst out laughing, while Zhu Yu found it hard to join in.

Originally, she was somewhat doubtful about the fact that Yan Shu and Lu Zhang hadn’t laid eyes on each other, suspecting that Yan Shu might genuinely not have seen Lu Zhang’s appearance, but Lu Zhang was another story.

But now, seeing the state of the two, they truly appeared like complete strangers.

She silently sighed in relief, thankful that they didn’t recognize each other; otherwise, neither would be able to muster a laugh!

Knowing Yan Shu’s temper, Zhu Yu feared that, if caught red-handed, she might fly into a rage and lash out at Lu Zhang with her whip.

Lu Qing, possibly sharing the same worry or perhaps simply wanting to speak with Lu Zhang, softly urged him from the side to head inside the room.

After the two left, Yan Shu, finding it amusing, watched Lu Zhang’s slightly awkward figure walk away and asked Zhu Yu, "I always thought people from Shuo Country were just as free-spirited as those from Jie Country, yet I didn’t expect someone so shy!"

"He’s not from Shuo Country; he’s from Jin Country," Zhu Yu replied somewhat ambiguously, not daring to tell the truth.

Upon hearing he was from Jin Country, Yan Shu’s expression changed immediately, and she waved her hand, saying, "Then I’ll head back to my room! Anyone from Jin Country you know must surely be involved with the court. I don’t want to stir any trouble by knowing the wrong person!"

With that, she hurriedly turned and went back to her room.

Zhu Yu found it quite amusing, not having the heart to tell Yan Shu that the person she just avoided was indeed the one she referred to.

Once Yan Shu returned to her room, Miao Family also wanted to leave.

"Mother, where are you going?" Zhu Yu asked in confusion.

Miao Family affectionately patted Zhu Yu’s hand. "With the Prince and your husband back, there’s nothing to worry about in the Prince Mansion.

They were gone for so long; you missed your husband, and he missed you, too. You two should have a good chat.

I’m staying at Li Garden, which also caused some trouble for Yan Shu. It’s time to let her have some rest."

Unable to keep her, Zhu Yu conceded to Miao Family’s decision and watched her leave.

Her mother was truly impeccable aside from being a bit timid, always considering her interests with a kind heart.

Now that the Pang Family has completely collapsed, at least in Prince Shuo Mansion, she no longer had to worry about someone oppressing her mother.

Otherwise, there wasn’t much on Zhu Yu’s mind.

She knew very well that her mother had no feelings for her father.

Initially, she submitted because of Pang Yuzhen’s manipulation, and the later evasion was for the sake of surviving with her daughter. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

At her current age, Miao Family probably wanted nothing more than peace and comfort in her later years.

It’s a pity that while the crisis in Shuo Land was temporarily resolved, the world at large was far from stable; what lay ahead remains uncertain.

Presently, for Miao Family, staying at Prince Shuo Mansion seemed the safest option.

Watching Miao Family’s figure disappear around the corner, Zhu Yu turned back into the yard, where she immediately saw Yan Daoxin carrying a bowl of water out, handing it to Fu Lu, signaling for it to be taken into Lu Zhang’s room.

Upon seeing Zhu Yu return from sending off Miao Family, Yan Daoxin strolled over to chat with her. "I heard from Fu Lu you used my sedatives to knock out all of Pang Family’s thugs?

How did it go? Was it effective?

Did the poison, which feels like ant bites all over the body, come in handy? What was the effect?"

Seeing Yan Daoxin’s expectant eyes, Zhu Yu chuckled, waving her hands with some lament. "Unfortunately, I didn’t get the chance to use it this time.

The captured ones were not loyal at all; they confessed everything as soon as things went south.

The Right Chief Historian, Yang Chengxuan, remained tight-lipped until you all returned, but I felt there was no need to waste it on him at that point."

"I suppose..." Yan Daoxin sighed in disappointment. "Oh, well, keep it with you for later use. Let me know how it works, and whether it’s fast-acting!"

"Sure, sure," Zhu Yu nodded in agreement.

She glanced toward Lu Zhang’s room and quietly asked Yan Daoxin, "Did you finish brewing the medicine so quickly?"

Yan Daoxin smirked lightly, giving a small snort. "No need to brew anything that tedious.

I merely dissolved a pill in some warm water."

"And what’s it for?" Zhu Yu inquired curiously.

"It’s beneficial for him!" Yan Daoxin righteously replied. "After all that traveling and getting injured, I’m worried he’d have trouble sleeping in a new place, which might delay wound recovery, so I helped him get a good night’s sleep."

This was the first time Zhu Yu heard someone explain "sedative" with such heartfelt emotion, and she couldn’t help but laugh.

Soon, Lu Qing came out from the room; seeing Zhu Yu waiting for him, he quickly approached her.

"He’s already asleep," he said upon reaching Zhu Yu, naturally taking her hand into his, then asked Yan Daoxin, "How much did you use? How long will it last?"

Yan Daoxin shrugged. "Depends on his constitution.

Anyway, even if it were Fu Lu who drank it, he’d sleep till noon tomorrow, and he wouldn’t wake up even if dragged out as an oxen!"

Zhu Yu laughed so hard she shook her shoulders.

Yan Daoxin’s dislike of Lu Zhang was plain as day and undisguised.

In this regard, he and Yan Shu might have a lot in common.

Having run about for many days, Yan Daoxin was also a bit weary; after chatting a little longer, he slouched away with a yawn back to his quarters to rest.

Lu Qing went back to the room, sat down at the table, poured two cups of tea, and thoroughly examined Zhu Yu, reaching out to touch her cheek. "My lady looks quite thinner; it seems you’ve been tormented by longing feelings."

"Really?" Zhu Yu raised an eyebrow at him, capturing his hand and pressing it back onto the table. "Save that for later; first, tell me, what’s up with Lu Zhang?

How did Prince Yi become ’General Yi’ in Shuo Country?

Do you know, I almost had a heart attack when I saw him walk through that door?"

Lu Qing held her hand tightly again. "I meant to tell you sooner, but no suitable opportunity arose, and since it was uncertain then, I chose not to.

Actually, after the last letter from Lu Chao, I already arranged this when I replied. That’s why, when you decided to leave out of anger, I stopped you."