Three days later, after they had finished their tasks, dealing with Yu Rong would not be too late.
"Just as you said."
Lan Cui readily agreed, took the medicine from Zhen Zhu's hand and put it into Yu Rong's mouth.
To be on the safe side, the two of them bound Yu Rong tightly before leaving.
"I'll go tell the sisters about this, and the rest will be up to you."
"Okay, be careful. Madam Sun has eyes everywhere. You must be cautious in everything you do."
She understood Madam Sun too well; her mind was too meticulous. Even Yu Rong had been completely subdued by Madam Sun, willing to risk her life for her. She had to take more precautions.
After briefing Lan Cui, Zhen Zhu secretly met with Feng Jin and reported everything about Yu Rong to her.
"Madam, I have controlled Yu Rong and given her medicine to make her unconscious for a few days. It will not affect our plan."
"Why not kill her directly?"
"I... I..."
Zhen Zhu stammered. After all, she had spent years with Yu Rong, and she really couldn't bear to. Moreover, Yu Rong was also Madam Sun's person. Killing her rashly would definitely arouse Madam Sun's suspicion and would not be beneficial to their actions.
Now that Yu Rong was drugged and unconscious, she posed no threat to their next steps.
"You still can't bear to do it. Fine. After all, we were sisters who spent many years together. Sometimes, being too ruthless is not a good thing. After everything is done, if Yu Rong can find her way back, I won't kill her."
"Thank you, Madam."
Feng Jin also did not want to be too ruthless. As long as it did not threaten her interests, she would not engage in excessive bloodshed. The reason she chose this method was to minimize the killing.
"You can go back now. Your task is done, and the rest is up to me."
"Yes, Madam. I bid you farewell."
Zhen Zhu did not ask any further questions. She was a smart person and knew that sometimes knowing too much could be detrimental to her.
All she needed was to survive; everything else was no longer important.
Soon, all this would be over, and she would be able to see her sister again.
After Zhen Zhu left, Ling Mo Han, who had been hiding behind the screen, stepped forward.
"Are you sure she can be trusted? If this fails, we will both be in a difficult situation and find it hard to escape. Have you really thought it through?"
At first, he was reluctant to go through so much trouble. After all, people's hearts were unpredictable, and this matter was not easy to handle. With the slightest carelessness or oversight, they could fall into a predicament.
He shouldn't have been soft-hearted at the time and agreed to Feng Jin. He should have listened to him and dealt with the person directly to save trouble. Then, there wouldn't be all these complications.
"I'm sure. She is willing to do these things because there are benefits to be gained. We are just taking what we need. By resolving the spies from Xi Liang without bloodshed, they can save their lives, and it's a win-win situation for us."
"It would be easier to just kill them and eliminate future trouble."
Ling Mo Han still felt that Feng Jin's dragging her feet was a waste of time. It would be much easier to just kill them all as he suggested.
"If we do everything according to your wishes, there will be bodies strewn everywhere. If Xi Liang really pursues the matter, it will be difficult for us to explain. But if they run away on their own, it's a different story."
"Aren't you afraid that His Majesty will hold me accountable for failing to supervise properly?"
Ling Mo Han asked helplessly. He didn't know if Feng Jin had considered this. She had thought of everything else quite thoroughly.
"I've naturally thought of it. After we arrive in the capital and hand over the people, I will let them make their move. You can rest assured that it will not involve you."
Unless she was foolish, she would not involve Ling Mo Han. If Ling Mo Han were to get into trouble, she would not escape unscathed. They were like ants on the same rope; they prospered and perished together.
Long before arranging these matters, she had foreseen all possible outcomes and eliminated anything that could harm their interests.
"You've thought of everything."
Since Feng Jin had already made all the arrangements, there was no point in him saying anything else.
"Nonsense, I wouldn't do anything I'm not sure about."
Did he think she was so careless in her actions? That would be underestimating her.
"You take care of the two children. I have to go out for a while."
Yu Rong was still unconscious, and they had to travel tomorrow. She had to deal with this big trouble first.
After Feng Jin returned to her room to disguise herself and change her clothes, she set off.
Following the pre-arranged signal, Feng Jin knocked on Zhen Zhu's door.
When Zhen Zhu saw Feng Jin in disguise, she was startled and didn't recognize her at first. "Who are you..."
"It's me."
Feng Jin only said two words, and Zhen Zhu immediately realized, "Madam, why is it you? I didn't recognize you in this disguise."
"It's nothing. Take me to see Yu Rong first."
"Madam, please follow me."
Zhen Zhu glanced outside, making sure no one was following, and then led Feng Jin forward.
Lan Cui was guarding Yu Rong. Yu Rong was still unconscious. After knocking a few times, the door inside was opened.
"Madam, please come in."
"Who is this?" Lan Cui looked at the disguised Feng Jin and asked Zhen Zhu.
"Lan Cui, this is the Madam I mentioned to you earlier. Madam, this is Lan Cui."
"Your servant greets Madam."
Lan Cui, still surprised, quickly knelt down to pay her respects.
"Get up. I came in disguise today, so it's normal that you didn't recognize me."
With her current appearance, even Ling Mo Han might not recognize her.
Lan Cui's eyes occasionally glanced at Feng Jin's face, unable to reconcile it with the Feng Jin she had seen before. She could only attribute it to the cleverness of the disguise.
"Madam, Yu Rong is here. I gave her a sleeping potion, and she is still unconscious."
Feng Jin walked past Zhen Zhu and sat by the window. She took out a piece of incense from her sleeve and waved it under Yu Rong's nose. In just a moment, Yu Rong woke up.
Seeing the unfamiliar Feng Jin before her, she immediately became alert. Her gaze fell upon Zhen Zhu and Lan Cui, and her eyes were filled with hostility.
"Traitor, I'll kill you!"
Struggling to stand up, Yu Rong lunged at Zhen Zhu like a madwoman, her hands grasping Zhen Zhu's neck with all her might.
However, it was in vain. Zhen Zhu pushed Yu Rong to the ground effortlessly.
Lan Cui watched all this coldly. When Yu Rong tried to get up, she restrained her from behind and pressed her to the ground.
"You... you all... you've colluded together, are you trying to betray the country!"