Chapter 288: Secret News
The head of the Jiang Family arrived at the palace bearing a valuable batch of medicinal herbs. After much persuasion, the Empress Dowager finally accepted the truth that the Jiang Family did not possess the Immortal Pill.
Interestingly, the secret ingredient mentioned by Grandma Qin for the mysterious pill turned out to be ganoderma lucidum.
In a gesture of sincerity to win the Empress Dowager’s trust, the Jiang Family Head even sacrificed the remaining half of a thousand-year-old ganoderma lucidum. The imperial physicians were visibly excited by this precious gift.
Given their willingness to part with such a valuable item, the Empress Dowager decided not to press the Jiang Family Head further.
In response, he promised to keep a close watch on any developments related to the Immortal Pill and promptly inform the imperial hospital of any news.
As he left the palace, the head of the Jiang family breathed a sigh of relief but nursed a deep hatred for Qin Zhenzhen and Grandma Qin. However, he realized that he couldn’t act recklessly; he needed to consider the bigger picture. He would endure for now, knowing that once the Jiang Family gained more power, Qin Zhenzhen would be at his mercy.
Meanwhile, as the Jiang family plotted their next move against Qin Zhenzhen and her grandmother, a secret began to circulate on the capital’s streets. Though it was only whispered in private, the rumor soon spread like a gentle breeze throughout the city, reaching even the suburbs where citizens discussed it discreetly.
This secret revolved around none other than the current Empress Dowager and Grandma Qin, with the caption: "Unmasking the Intrigues of a Long-Time Widow."