For a long time, the biggest obsession in the twins' hearts was to return to Chongzhou and ask that woman to her face.
Why did she have to abandon them?
Was power truly that important?
Even when he saw that woman during the day, Shen Tingwen wanted to ask these questions.
But now, calming down, his desire to know the answer was no longer as strong.
Shen Tingwen shook his head, "I didn't ask, and it seems there's no need to ask."
Shen Tingyi tilted her head, her thoughts tinged with memory, "I don't know when it started, but I'm not so eager to know the answer anymore."
She looked in the direction of Ruju Manor, her eyes in the darkness soft, "When I was captured by the Poison King of Pang Mountain and poisoned by him, I thought I was going to die several times."
Listening to her words, Shen Tingwen's heart ached, and he gently took her hand.
Shen Tingyi turned back, but there was no sadness on her face, "Before that, I always thought my greatest wish was to question that woman face to face, but at that time, all I could think of was Mother."
She squeezed Shen Tingwen's hand back, "Second Brother, I am sometimes truly grateful that woman abandoned me, so I had the chance to meet Mother."
They were young, but they had their own independent thoughts and knew what they truly desired.
After experiencing those unforgettable pains, it was Li Yue Shu's appearance that mended the wounds in their hearts, and Li Yue Shu's lifelong hope was for them to live in peace and joy.
What reason did they have to suffer because of a woman who abandoned them!
Shen Tingwen looked into his sister's eyes, and the fog in his heart seemed to dissipate.
In fact, he had long stopped caring about that woman and wouldn't continue to resent her. Why ruin his own mood because of her!
It was just that thinking of his father's dying moments, Shen Tingwen still felt some unwillingness and regret.
He felt it was not worth it for his father!
Perhaps it was the telepathy between twins, the siblings didn't say much more, but they understood each other's letting go in their hearts.
They had to live their own lives well, just as Mother wished.
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After obtaining the Crimson Flame Vine, Li Yue Shu quickly threw herself into her research.
There was only one stalk of the Crimson Flame Vine, and it was her first time handling it, so she was naturally cautious. Before conducting any experiments, she studied the medical books left by Ji Mo Bai and the books she had compiled herself.
She had worked for the organization for a lifetime, researching countless things. For this purpose, she had written a book recording all her successful and unsuccessful research.
Every time she read her books, Shen Tingyi would follow along, her enthusiasm akin to an addiction.
Li Yue Shu noticed her reaction and asked curiously, "A Yi likes these?"
"I do," Shen Tingyi nodded without hesitation, "Can Mother teach me?"
Li Yue Shu pursed her lips, not answering.
It wasn't that she was reluctant to share her research findings, but the work she did for the organization was not good. Therefore, this book was more suited for harming people than saving them.
Li Yue Shu was a little worried.
A Yi had always shown great interest in learning medicine and saving lives, but seeing her like this now, she seemed to prefer these poisons. Wasn't this approaching the original plot of the book?
Li Yue Shu did not show her worry and asked, "Why does A Yi want to learn these things?"
Shen Tingyi hid nothing from her, "I think these things are so magical. Those strange ingredients can be broken down and even combined to form new ingredients. Things that are meant to save lives can harm people when used together, and things that harm people can save lives when used together."
Her eyes seemed to be shining, "If these things can be thoroughly researched, then not only can we detoxify and save lives, but we can also prevent others from using poison to harm people!"
As soon as she said this, Li Yue Shu suddenly felt enlightened.
That's right, she was forced by the organization to research these harmful things, but she secretly developed solutions and compiled them into a book. Wasn't it with this idea in mind!
She was so frightened by the plot that she became overly cautious, her mind not working properly.
Li Yue Shu rubbed the little girl's head, "Okay, if A Yi wants to learn, Mother will teach you, but you have to promise Mother one condition."
Li Yue Shu held the little girl and looked directly into her eyes, her expression solemn, "No matter how much skill you gain in the future, Mother does not want you to use these skills to harm people."
"Of course, if someone tries to harm you, or if it's to save someone, using extreme measures is also acceptable."
She didn't want to see A Yi go down the wrong path, but she also didn't want her to become a witless saint.
After all, this world was never short of lunatics who liked to morally blackmail others. Being kind to such people was cruel to oneself.
And so, while researching the Crimson Flame Vine, Li Yue Shu also copied her book into the language of this world for A Yi to study.
More than half a month passed in a blink of an eye. Although Li Yue Shu had not developed an antidote, she had confirmed that the Crimson Flame Vine could detoxify and help suppress A Yi's pain during poison outbreaks. This was good news.
Li Yue Shu devoted more energy to her research, but she did not neglect everything else.
When the day came to inspect the training progress of Zhou Chen and others as agreed, she specifically took Mother Mo and Shi Dongyingxin out of the manor and went to Chunyang Street.
Knowing that Li Yue Shu was coming, Hong Dai had people buy ingredients from the street early in the morning, waiting for Li Yue Shu to showcase her culinary skills.
She hadn't eaten the delicious food made by Little Yue Shu for a long time; she was truly craving it!
Therefore, after Li Yue Shu inspected Zhou Chen and the others and provided a new training plan, Hong Dai directly pulled her to the kitchen.
Looking at the abundance of ingredients, Li Yue Shu felt a mix of amusement and helplessness.
Actually, she hadn't cooked in a long time either.
Since moving into the Prince's Manor, she had people serving her three meals a day. Even her daily life, clothes, food, and accommodation were all meticulously arranged by Mother Mo. She was almost becoming a young lady who never touched dishwater!
But seeing Hong Dai's pitiful, craving look, Li Yue Shu resignedly rolled up her sleeves and began preparing lunch.
Fortunately, Mother Mo helped out, and even Zhou Chen and the others who had finished training came. Li Yue Shu only needed to be in charge of the cooking.
Soon, a table full of delicious food, exuding fragrance and vibrant colors, was served.
Hong Dai could not wait any longer and was the first to pick up her chopsticks.
Tasting the familiar flavor, Hong Dai looked content, "Little Yue Shu, you've spoiled my appetite. You have to take responsibility!"
Li Yue Shu chuckled, "Alright, from now on, follow me, and I'll make whatever you want to eat!"
She didn't lose anything by using delicious food to win over the future leader of the world's number one intelligence organization!
Hong Dai narrowed her eyes, her smile making her alluring face even more radiant, "It's a deal. From now on, I'll be relying on you!"
She wasn't foolish; she had long noticed Li Yue Shu's intention to recruit her.
And this statement was her response.
Two intelligent people didn't need to say much; they naturally understood each other's intentions.
Hong Dai took a mouthful of rice and suddenly remembered something, "By the way, I heard that the Regent took you to the Royal Temple, and even went twice?"