The Elixir is for You, The Poison is for Me

Gu Caiwei originally wanted to use this opportunity to invite Lu Jing to a teahouse for a cup of tea, hoping to deepen their relationship.

Unexpectedly, Lu Jing asked her to go drink first, set a meeting time with her, and then pulled Amu to the Bodhisattva Temple to continue practicing the Mad Demon 108 Staffs.

This made Gu Caiwei very embarrassed. She had just said she wanted to drink tea, so she couldn't immediately go back on her word and could only go to the teahouse alone, feeling somewhat dejected.

She sat there for an hour, and only when the agreed time arrived did she see Lu Jing striding in from outside, looking rushed and energetic. As soon as they met, he asked, "How is it? Can we start?"

"Of course." Gu Caiwei forced a smile, then composed herself before continuing, "Of the three people who know about the existence of that letter, one is my mother-in-law. When I and my late husband were first together, she… didn't like me very much, thought I looked too seductive, and always opposed our marriage."

"But after we were really married, she didn't say anything more. And when I decided to remarry, the first person I went to after writing that letter was also her. No matter what, she… is my mother-in-law. I didn't want to, and shouldn't, hide this kind of thing from her. When I went to see her, I had made up my mind that if she didn't agree, I wouldn't send the letter."

"As a result, after she read the letter, she just sneered a few times, lamenting why her son didn't listen to her in the first place. Then she returned the letter to me, saying that as long as I gave her her share of the family property before remarrying, she wouldn't interfere with what I planned to do."

"Who is the second person?" Lu Jing asked again.

"The second person is… is Shopkeeper Wang."

"Shopkeeper Wang, the shopkeeper of the firewood store?"

Lu Jing had first met Shopkeeper Wang when looking for a new job. Shopkeeper Wang had also accompanied Gu Caiwei when she came to distribute steamed buns that time. It was obvious that Gu Caiwei relied on him a lot.

"That's right. Shopkeeper Wang was the most trusted person by my late husband during his lifetime, even more trusted than me. My late husband once said that Shopkeeper Wang would never betray his master."

"In reality?"

"In reality, that is indeed the case. For so many years, the accounts he managed have never had any problems, and he is the most stable in his work. After my late husband passed away, when I wanted to learn how to manage the business he left behind, Shopkeeper Wang taught me step by step. If it weren't for him, I wouldn't have been able to hold on until now."

"So, in your heart, you don't really think he is a mole?"

Gu Caiwei took a sip of cold tea and said with a wry smile, "If I've learned anything during this time, it's that you should never be too sure about anything. I really don't want to be called clever again."

Lu Jing remained noncommittal and asked, "Who is the third person?"

"The third person is my nanny, Xiuxiu. She has been with me the longest. She was by my side even before I got married. We are nominally mistress and servant, but in reality, we are like sisters. During this time, Shopkeeper Wang and she, one helping me handle the business and the other helping me manage the residence. I can say that I have no secrets from Xiuxiu."

The so-called nanny was not the literal meaning, but a maid in a wealthy family's home.

Listening to Gu Caiwei's words just now, this nanny, Xiuxiu, has now been promoted to her chief housekeeper and confidante.

"The letter was written by Xiuxiu and me together. Afterwards, I only showed it to my mother-in-law. Worried that I was already being watched, I asked Shopkeeper Wang to mail the letter for me." Gu Caiwei summarized, "Besides that, I haven't shown it to anyone else."

"What is your plan now?"

"It's very simple. Since one of them is Song Zhongwen's spy, then they must still be reporting to Song Zhongwen. I want to use this point to find out the mole."

After a period of experience and training, Gu Caiwei is now much more mature. If she were a man, she could really make a career after passing this hurdle.

Lu Jing suddenly understood, "You said before that you wanted me to protect you, but I think that's secondary. Your real intention is to use my name to make a fuss and lure out the mole."

"Yes, I hope Young Hero Lu will not be offended." Gu Caiwei smiled slyly, which also made Lu Jing understand why her mother-in-law would think she looked too seductive.

Isn't this woman a fox? Even if it's unintentional, there is still a natural charm in her gestures.

So Lu Jing had to pick up the teacup in front of him and drink the cold tea inside. After putting down the cup, he said.

"Then… let's begin."

Gu Caiwei's plan was indeed as simple as she said. The three pieces of information she fabricated were things that the mole had to pass on to Song Zhongwen no matter what.

The general idea was that Gu Caiwei, because she resented Song Zhongwen's previous coercion, sought revenge after hooking up with the peerless expert Lu Jing, but the methods of revenge were different.

What Gu Caiwei told her mother-in-law was to find a way to get rid of Song Zhongwen's backer, his uncle who was a registrar. Lu Jing would go to the several granaries under his uncle's control tonight and set them on fire, burning all the grain inside. In this way, Song Zhongwen's uncle would definitely not be able to escape a charge of dereliction of duty, and he might even lose his head.

What she told Shopkeeper Wang was to kidnap Song Zhongwen's accountant to see if they could find any flaws in Song Zhongwen's accounts, including how he was able to get news from the capital so quickly. Obviously, someone in the court was helping him to gather information, so Song Zhongwen should obviously show his appreciation later, and bribery was inevitable.

Finally, there was Xiuxiu. The method of revenge that Gu Caiwei told her was the most direct. Lu Jing would sneak into Song Zhongwen's house and slit the throat of Song Zhongwen, who was still asleep, and then leave without anyone knowing…

After listening, Lu Jing realized that he couldn't do any of the above plans.

When passing by Tingyue Pavilion, the most famous brothel in the city, Gu Caiwei saw Lu Jing's footsteps pause. Then, he looked up at the singing and dancing girls upstairs, wondering what he was thinking.

Gu Caiwei's expression suddenly became a little unsightly. Men, seeking pleasure was understandable. In fact, this was an important way for men to socialize in this era.

When Gu Caiwei's late husband was still alive, he often came to Tingyue Pavilion to discuss business with his business partners and would also ask people to accompany him for drinks.

But the problem was that she was now by Lu Jing's side, and she was just about to say to Lu Jing, "Young Hero, please feel free," but this blockhead not only ignored her but was also thinking about the girls in Tingyue Pavilion.

This action could not help but make Gu Caiwei feel very frustrated.