Married To The Male Lead's Father (Translation)

CHAPTER 52

Jiang Ningbao sat anxiously in the chair. She didn't overlook the fleeting pain in Duke Ding's eyes, nor did she expect the Duke to be so furious.

The "Wuzihua" (Fruitless Flower) was not actually as unsolvable as she had claimed.

Everything is interrelated and counteracting.

The so-called "unsolvable" merely means that very few people know how to counteract Wuzihua or that no one has found a plant that can counteract it.

The elder of the two ladies who had taught her, Nanny Gao, had secretly told Jiang Ningbao that if someone mistakenly ate a dish containing Wuzihua, as long as they took a specific medicinal wine within two days, it would neutralize the effects of Wuzihua.

Nanny Gao had secretly given her the recipe for this medicinal wine.

While Wuzihua is rare and precious, the ingredients needed for the medicinal wine to counteract it are all common.

Jiang Ningbao had even personally brewed this medicinal wine. With her miraculous brewing skills, the effect of the wine would be even more pronounced, which is why she dared to take the risk.

Most importantly, with the recipe given by Nanny Gao, her miraculous brewing skills would remain undisclosed.

After Xiao Qi left, the black-clad personal guards who had come along this time gathered in the main hall, standing solemnly beside Duke Ding and Jiang Ningbao, filling the hall with a tense atmosphere.

The problematic dishes were placed on another empty table, waiting for the imperial physician's arrival.

Jiang Dongming, the Lord of Changning, wanted to speak, but a cold glance from Duke Ding immediately silenced him.

Everything would be addressed once the imperial physician arrived and examined the dishes.

Old Madame Jiang sat with a sullen face in the chair. In front of Duke Ding, she dared not act arrogantly. If it was confirmed that the dishes contained Wuzihua, the Changning's residence would be finished. Now, she could only pray that Madame Zhang, who was responsible for preparing the meals, had not tampered with them.

If Madame Zhang was indeed found to have committed such a malicious act, Old Madame Jiang would not hesitate to take ruthless measures.

A glint of cold light flashed in Old Madame Jiang's eyes.

At this moment, the main wife, Madame Zhang, was being watched by the black-clad personal guards. Fear and apprehension rose in her heart. Her fingers unconsciously dug into her palm, and beads of cold sweat began to appear on her forehead.

The atmosphere in the hall was extremely oppressive.

Jiang Ningbao took a deep breath, smiled at her elder brother Jiang Jin, and suddenly stood up. Under everyone's gaze, she took Duke Ding's hand and walked out of the hall.

Jiang Jin's handsome face showed a trace of worry. He stepped forward to follow but then stopped.

Everyone in the hall collectively breathed a sigh of relief.

......

Outside, the sun was shining brightly. The servants of the main courtyard, seeing Duke Ding and the Fourth Miss come out, respectfully bowed and left.

Jiang Ningbao released his hand and was about to speak when Duke Ding suddenly gripped her hand tightly, almost to the point of breaking it: "Ningbao, did you... eat that dish?"

Jiang Ningbao covered his large hand with her other hand, intertwining their fingers. Looking up at Duke Ding's handsome face, she nodded in acknowledgment.