Nine out of ten gamblers lose; I've run into a jerk!

Chapter 167 Cloud surge

The Marquis of Yun's Residence in Yudu Guard —

"Aconitum carmichaelii," the blindfolded girl said, sniffing the herb hanging in front of her.

She was obviously right, and then the medicinal herbs in front of her were changed again.

“Pinellia ternata, Strychnos nux-vomica…” the girl answered, identifying each one.

All correct. A relieved smile appeared on Yu Jue's lips. "Alright, that's enough for today."

With a knowing look in their hearts, they gathered up everything on the table and headed to the side room.

Yu Mi removed the blindfold ribbon and looked at Yu Jue with her bright eyes, puzzled. "Sister, why won't you let me learn music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, wine, and flowers with Ping Ting?"

"Those refined skills can be learned superficially; being able to chat and comment on them in social situations is enough to make a good impression."

“I can barely understand if my sister wants me to learn embroidery, weaving, or even brewing wine, but why is she making me study pharmacology now? What kind of person does my sister hope I will become?”

Nine-year-old Yu Mi could only imagine that her older sister was probably frightened by the ransacking of their home, which was why she was taught a skill to make a living, in case she fell into poverty again in the future.

Yu Jue lowered her eyelids slightly and reached out to press Yu Mi's shoulder. "Sister hopes you will be a good person."

Yu Mi tilted her head. "What is a good person?"

"A good person is someone who can live well no matter what circumstances they are in."

Yu Mi nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite.

"lady."

Yu Jue looked up and saw Ning Cuo carrying a bamboo basket covered with red silk as he walked into the courtyard.

"My lord." Yu Jue rose and bowed.

"Brother-in-law!" Yu Mi called out cheerfully, rushing to greet him.

Ning Cuo bent down and handed the bamboo basket to Yu Mi, "Little A Mi, guess what your brother-in-law brought you?"

Yu Mi lifted the red silk and exclaimed in delight, "What an adorable raccoon dog!"

Yu Jue smiled helplessly and asked, "Where did this come from?"

Ning Cuo straightened up and replied, "Jun Yue's cat gave birth to a litter of pups, and I found this Snowy Golden Thread cat quite pleasing, so I hired it."

Seeing that his younger sister loved it so much, Yu Jue patted her head and said, "Ami, give it a name."

Yu Mi looked at the yellow spots on the cat's snow-white fur and pondered for a while. "Leave it for now. I need to think about it carefully."

Seeing this, Qin Zhong wisely led Yu Mi back to her own courtyard, so as not to disturb the Marquis and the young lady.

"Does Your Excellency have something to say?"

“Nothing can be hidden from you, my lady,” Ning Cuo smiled slightly. “I heard an interesting story in court today.”

Ning Cuo found it amusing to think of Shen Yunru's thunderstruck appearance. When they parted, he was still in a daze, muttering something about uncles and aunts.

…………

"Shen Qing, Shen Qingxi..." Yu Jue murmured in astonishment, then smiled gently. How fortunate he was to know such an extraordinary woman.

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Meanwhile, the delegation returning from Kyung was about to arrive in Yudu.

"Your Highness, we'll be arriving in Li'an City soon."

Liu Shao gazed into the distance, his expression nostalgic. He had been away for more than half a year, and he wondered if Yuan Zhen was doing well.

Thinking this, he took out an exquisite wooden box from his pocket. Inside was a fluorescent stone the size of an egg, a specialty of Kyung Kingdom that he had promised to give to Wonjeong.

The princess would probably like it, and Liu Shao's lips unconsciously curved into a smile.

"call out--"

An arrow pierced the air, and the wooden box fell to the ground with a thud. Liu Shao was shocked. A group of men in black appeared, and it was clear at a glance that they were up to no good.

"Who dares to attempt an assassination right under the Emperor's nose!"

"kill!"

The assassins were ruthless and taciturn; the two sides quickly engaged in a fierce battle, their blades clashing and striking each other.