Fang Chuning said, "He still doesn’t know I’ve regained my memory; we haven’t talked about this."

Zhang Boju was dumbfounded, "You could do something like this? Living together for seven or eight days without coming clean—is this a death wish?"

Fang Chuning clicked his tongue, "Calm down, don’t make a fuss. If he really hears, then it’s truly courting death. I will find a suitable excuse to regain my memory."

"You’re really something, getting away with this as well." Zhang Boju shook his head, feeling increasingly uneasy. Since Xie Jue wasn’t managing this affair, did it mean Fang Chuning had to face it alone? Zhang Boju felt for Fang Chuning, thinking it was too cruel for him to handle this alone. The commander’s fury wasn’t something he could quell alone; with Xie Jue at his side, at least the commander wouldn’t dare act too rashly.

A father teaching his son is indeed natural; outsiders cannot truly intervene. But Fang Chuning cannot be expelled from the family like this, or it would be a real laughingstock.

Zhang Boju came to find Fang Chuning, a matter Xie Jue was aware of. He wasn’t overly concerned because Ying Yi had returned from Sannan, having traveled without rest.

According to Ying Yi’s itinerary, he should have returned after fetching medicine from Han Ziqi in Sannan. However, it was not a smooth affair; Han Ziqi was initially unwilling to give the medicine, as it was life-saving and the last of its kind. The entire Sannan Royal Family treated it as a treasure. Even with Xie Jue’s hand order, Han Ziqi wouldn’t relent.

Ying Yi had no choice but to seek Dugu Jing’s help. After much effort, they finally obtained the medicine. Ying Yi distrusted Han Ziqi, finding him too cunning and deceitful, fearing a trick. He and Dugu Jing devised a scheme to verify its authenticity, even resorting to drugging Han Ziqi to ensure the medicine was genuine before Ying Yi brought it back. This delay took several months, and Ying Yi rushed back without rest.

Xie Jue asked, "Did you inquire with Han Ziqi if Sannan possesses a memory loss-inducing drug?"

"I did, yes." Ying Yi said, "Han Ziqi mentioned that if Mr. Fang’s memory loss was due to poisoning, it must have been administered by the High Priest, and that the poison originally had no antidote. This medicine can cure it; however, Han Ziqi said the poison’s formula had long been lost, not even in the High Priest’s hands. The poison had fallen into oblivion, and it’s unclear how Mr. Fang was poisoned."

Xie Jue pursed his lips; it was lost?

Then why was Anning poisoned?

Xie Jue was puzzled. The poison was administered by the High Priest, yet had no cure. Why was Anning made to lose memory, rather than lose life—it was perplexing.

"Prince, here’s a letter from Han Ziqi for you." 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

Ying Yi returned with the antidote and also two thick letters, which Xie Jue knew without looking were conditions Han Ziqi had set forth—that had to be repaid.

He opened the letter, confirming it was Han Ziqi’s conditions. Xie Jue was aware, "How is Fang Lingjun?"

"Miss Fang gave birth to twins; both mother and children are safe." Ying Yi said, "Miss Fang was delighted to know Mr. Fang is still alive, and has a family letter for him."

One letter was from Han Ziqi; another from Fang Lingjun.

Xie Jue smiled, "This is good news indeed. Anning will surely be happy to hear it. You should rest; go to the suburban villa and have a good rest; return in a few days. Don’t let anyone know for now."

"Yes!" Ying Yi knew this ’anyone’ referred to Fang Chuning, but couldn’t help saying, "Master, this medicine can cure all poisons, including the poison in your eyes."

"Understood, go to the treasury and collect one hundred taels, then rest."

"Yes!"

Ying Yi was usually succinct, saying just enough before turning to leave. Xie Jue looked at the antidote beside him—was it for his poison or Fang Chuning’s?

Even if Fang Chuning regained his memory, Xie Jue would choose to administer it to Fang Chuning. That poison, along with the fatal venom, was consuming his heart; watching Fang Chuning train Mingzhu in swordplay these days, Xie Jue clearly felt Fang Chuning’s struggles, his physical state drastically deteriorated, possibly due to the toxin affecting his health.

As for his eye condition... taking good care without strain is all that matters. Even if blindness were imminent, it would be his fate—a price paid for saving his family all those years ago. He accepted it!