On her wedding night, she went into exile with her pharmacy arsenal

Chapter 2282 A Loving Couple

Yan Ruyu walked to the window and looked at the night outside: "Don't let her words bother you."

The city of Youcheng has a large population, making it difficult to manage, but there are ways to manage a large population.

We can take advantage of this epidemic to register all citizens and issue identity certificates.

With this, both identifying remaining members of the gang and routine management will be much more convenient.

Huo Changhe was somewhat puzzled upon hearing this: "According to the law, every citizen has an identity record in each place and neighborhood for easy management."

However, with frequent staff turnover, it's inevitable that some people will be overlooked, which has always been a challenge.

What's the difference between the identification document you mentioned and this registration?

Yan Ruyu turned around, smiled at him, and said with a hint of cunning in her eyes, "The ID card I mentioned and the registration you mentioned complement each other."

It can more intuitively prove the identity of citizens, fill the loopholes in the registration, and help with management.

You'll see the specific benefits when the time comes.

"However, we still need to investigate where those poisonous herbs in the medicine sent by the Qin family came from."

The next morning, as soon as the sunlight streamed into the inner room through the window, Yan Ruyu summoned Wu Liang and Sun Qing.

"We still need to investigate Qin Zhao's matter further. Wu Liang, go and ask Qin Zhao's neighbors to find out about his reputation and family affairs."

Sun Qing, go to the yamen (government office) and check his records regarding marrying into the family and engaging in business. Be sure to check carefully.

"Yes, Your Highness!" the two replied in unison, then turned and went their separate ways.

Around noon, Wu Liang returned first, his forehead beaded with sweat. As soon as he entered, he bowed and reported, "Your Highness, Your Highness, I have found out everything."

Although Qin Zhao married into the Qin family, his in-laws treated him extremely well and never looked down on him in the slightest.

I heard that he had only been married into the family for two years when his father-in-law entrusted him with managing the family's three shops.

Qin Zhao was indeed capable, making his business thrive. He later opened several new stores, and his father-in-law praised him highly, telling everyone he met how capable his son-in-law was.

He continued, "Qin Zhao and his wife have a harmonious relationship. Qin's wife is gentle and kind, but she has not been able to conceive a child even after more than three years of marriage."

She felt very guilty and had offered to let Qin Zhao take a concubine, but Qin Zhao got angry on the spot and firmly refused, saying that he only recognized her as his wife.

The neighbors all said that the Qin couple were a rare loving pair in Youcheng.

Yan Ruyu paused, a thoughtful look flashing in her eyes, but she remained silent.

Huo Changhe sat to the side, tapping his fingertips lightly on the table, and asked, "Is there anything different in what the yamen found?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Sun Qing pushed open the door and entered, holding a scroll of documents in his hand. He bowed and replied, "Your Highness, Your Highness, the information I found from the yamen is largely consistent with what Wu Liang said."

After Qin Zhao married into the Qin family, he took charge of the shops. The shops that were opened later were all registered under his own surname.

His father-in-law not only didn't object, but also personally helped him smooth things over, which shows how much he truly trusted him.

"It seems that his in-laws have treated him very well," Huo Changhe said slowly.

Wu Liang and Sun Qing nodded in unison. Wu Liang added, "When I inquired, many old neighbors said that Qin Zhao's current success is inseparable from the support of his father-in-law."

Yan Ruyu put down her teacup, turned her gaze to Sun Qing, and asked, "Qin Zhao is currently imprisoned. Have any family members or friends visited him?"

Upon hearing this, Sun Qing's expression changed slightly, and he replied, "Your Highness, after learning of Qin Zhao's arrest yesterday, Madam Qin immediately wanted to visit him in prison."

However, the governor's office had an order that no one could visit without permission, so they were unable to enter.

This morning, while I was handling some business at the yamen, I saw her go there again, kneeling in front of the governor's mansion, crying and pleading for justice.

She said her husband would never do anything to poison or harm people, and in her emotional state, she fainted twice.

When her subordinates left, she remained kneeling there, refusing to leave.

"She is a woman of great loyalty and affection," Yan Ruyu said softly.

"This princess wishes to meet this Lady Qin."

Yan Ruyu changed into ordinary clothes and went to the gate of the governor's mansion to see Madam Qin.

As the morning light spilled over the vermilion gates of the governor's mansion, a woman knelt before them.

She looked to be in her late twenties, with very well-maintained skin, but her eyes were swollen like walnuts, with dark circles under them, and her face was streaked with tears.

A crowd of onlookers gathered around, whispering among themselves.

"Isn't this the lady from the Qin family's pharmacy? Why is she kneeling here?"

"I heard that Manager Qin has been arrested. They say he poisoned the medicine in the clinic, harming the patients!"

"But Doctor Qin doesn't seem like a bad person..."

The whispers reached Madam Qin's ears, but she seemed not to hear them. She only crawled half a step on her knees and kowtowed to the yamen runner.

"Please, sir, announce my presence one more time. I just want to see my husband, even if it's just to say a word..."

The head constable looked helpless and squatted down, lowering his voice: "Madam Qin, it's not that I'm unwilling to help you."

Governor Cao said that Manager Qin's case concerns the lives of the people of Youcheng, and therefore, prison visits are temporarily prohibited.

The bailiff was telling the truth. Governor Cao had ordered Qin Zhao to be brought back. Without Huo Changhe and Yan Ruyu's help, he really wouldn't dare to let anyone visit him in prison.

Madam Qin's shoulders trembled, and tears welled up again.

Just then, Yan Ruyu and Huo Changhe arrived.

A glimmer of light suddenly appeared in Madam Qin's eyes.

Before Yan Ruyu could even stand up, Madam Qin struggled to her feet, staggered forward, and knelt down again with a thud, her forehead pressed against the bluestone slab.

"Your Highness! Please, Your Highness, have mercy and let me see my husband!"

Yan Ruyu paused, looking at the woman crying miserably in front of her: "Get up and talk."

Madam Qin stood up, head bowed, her hands still trembling slightly: "Thank you... thank you, Your Highness."

"You recognize me?" Yan Ruyu asked.

Madam Qin nodded hurriedly, tears streaming down her face again: "Yes, I once accompanied my husband to the clinic to deliver medicine, and I was fortunate enough to see the Princess from afar."

"Please believe me, Your Highness, even if my husband cannot be called a great philanthropist, he would never do anything to poison patients!"

He cherished the Qin family pharmacy as his lifeblood; how could he possibly ruin his life's work!

Yan Ruyu's gaze fell on her red and swollen eyes: "Let me ask you, has Qin Zhao acted strangely these days?"

Madam Qin first shook her head quickly, her lips moved as if she wanted to say something, but when the words were about to come out, her eyes flickered slightly, as if she had something difficult to say.

After a moment, she lowered her head again, her voice softer: "No... nothing unusual."

My husband is still the same as always, either managing the business at the shop or coming home to be with me; everything is as usual.

Yan Ruyu watched her subtle movements, and her heart stirred slightly.

Yan Ruyu didn't point it out, but instructed the yamen runners: "Take Madam Qin to the prison and let her meet Qin Zhao."

Overjoyed, Madam Qin quickly kowtowed to Yan Ruyu again, saying, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness! I will never forget your kindness!"

Yan Ruyu waved her hand, watching her leave with the constable, then turned to Wu Liang and Sun Qing and said, "You two, go and investigate two more things."

Wu Liang and Sun Qing immediately bowed and said, "Please give your orders, Your Highness!"