"Don’t worry, I have a plan. Things are happening fast!"
Upon hearing the conversation inside the room, Zhao Ya understood.
The shadowy figure must be Mrs. Yun’s brother, the Patriarch of the Lin Family, Lin Shizan.
At this moment, Mrs. Yun’s voice came from inside the room again.
"Huh, what’s this?"
"This is what I told you about, the thing that can make Yun Yuan less rational."
Inside the room, Mrs. Yun held an unremarkable small bottle, looking somewhat puzzled.
But Lin Shizan was full of confidence, "No need to doubt, this is the top-grade aphrodisiac I bought at a high price and through connections from the Paradise Sect."
"Just one spoonful, and no matter how chaste or virtuous one is, they would lose themselves to desire."
"Is it really that powerful?" Mrs. Yun was both surprised and delighted.
"That’s right. After all, the Paradise Sect is most famous for these hallucinogenic drugs. Once someone falls into their trap, there’s no cure."
Listening outside, Zhao Ya was initially stunned but then laughed silently.
It seems he truly has a connection with the Paradise Sect.
One way or another, it always seems to lead back to the Paradise Sect.
And now, Lin Shizan plans to use the Sect’s drugs against Yun Yuan.
How should I put it?
Isn’t this just walking right into it?
Midnight.
A servant carried a meal into the Spirit Tent.
"Young Master Yun, have some food."
"Alright, just leave it there." Yun Yuan was using a damp cloth to gently wipe the coffin.
The servant sighed, placing the food box on the ground, "Young Master, your health is important. Please eat a little first!"
Yun Yuan finally put down the cloth and turned to the food box.
He was familiar with the servant delivering the meal, and the food was what he usually ate, with nothing amiss.
Yun Yuan finally felt relieved and began to eat heartily.
The servant watched with a smile until Yun Yuan finished a large bowl of meat congee, taking the empty bowl and chopsticks with great satisfaction before leaving.
However, Yun Yuan didn’t know that the familiar old servant did not return after leaving but went straight to Mrs. Yun’s courtyard.
"How did it go?" Mrs. Yun asked.
"He ate it all, I watched him eat it myself, and I assure you there were no issues," the old servant said.
"Well done, here’s your reward!" Mrs. Yun handed over a silver note, dismissing the old servant.
She then turned to Lin Shizan, "Brother, should we send Xiaocui now?"
"No rush, the Sect Leader of Paradise said the aphrodisiac takes some time to take full effect, it’s safer to wait a bit before sending Xiaocui."
"Alright!"
Mrs. Yun seemed excited, as if she could already see the promising life of becoming the mistress of the house.
This maid named Xiaocui was the one who previously failed to seduce Yun Yuan.
At the moment, she was standing in the courtyard, anxiously waiting.
Finally.
Lin Shizan nodded, "It’s about time, let her go."
Mrs. Yun ordered, "Did you hear that? Go now, you must succeed this time. Otherwise, you’ll pay the price!"
"Yes!"
Xiaocui replied weakly, holding a tray of tea, nervously heading towards the Spirit Tent.
Walking through a dim corridor, coming to the courtyard with the Spirit Tent, Xiaocui heard beast-like growls coming from within.
Her heart skipped a beat, and by a woman’s nature, she was filled with fear at the sound.
But remembering Mrs. Yun’s threat, she bravely headed toward the Spirit Tent.
Just as she stepped inside, a figure lunged at her,
Startled by the person, Xiaocui gasped.
"Yun...."
But before she could finish, she was pinned to the ground, the sound of breaking cups loudly echoing in the silent night.
Eavesdropping from afar, both Mrs. Yun and Lin Shizan were pleased.
"When should we go over?" Mrs. Yun asked.
"Wait a little longer. Catch them in the act; it’s more convincing once something actually happens. Oh, did you notify everyone I told you to?" Lin Shizan said.
"I’ve sent people to notify them. They should be here soon."
"Good, I’ll leave first. Once everyone is gathered, you can just rush in."
Lin Shizan certainly couldn’t show himself before everyone, or there’d be no way to explain.
Mrs. Yun nodded, "Don’t worry, brother, just watch what happens next!"
As they spoke, disordered footsteps were heard in the distance.
Lin Shizan quickly slipped onto the rooftop, hiding himself.
Soon, a group of people arrived with lanterns, led by Yun Shenzhi from the Yun Family’s main branch and Yun Yizhi from the second branch.
"Sister-in-law, what’s happened?" The eldest brother, Yun Shenzhi, asked.
"Yes, you said something major happened, what’s going on?" Yun Yizhi also inquired anxiously.
Both were disheveled, clearly just out of bed.
Mrs. Yun might lack skills in other areas, but her acting was impeccable.
When asked, her eyes reddened, tears streaming down her cheeks.
"Elder brothers, I didn’t want to disturb your rest, but something forced my hand."
"What’s happened? Just say it!" Yun Yizhi said impatiently.
Despite their age, among the three, the second brother’s temper was the worst.
Seeing Mrs. Yun weeping without explaining, he naturally grew irate.
"Just now, I sent a maid to take some tea to Yuan’Er, but she hasn’t returned. I was worried, so I came to check, and then...."