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Her face turned cold when Dn told Eliza what he''d found in Gabriel''s study. Learning that the ledger was connected to the Padi family''s assets confirmed her suspicions: what happened all those years ago was no simple matter.
Eliza''s suspicions grew-her father was likely involved in the Padi family''s ruin. She lowered her gaze slightly, concealing the iciness in her eyes. "Where is the ledger now?" she asked.
Dn hesitated. “I couldn''t get it, it''s still with him,” he exined, quickly adding, "He''s already suspicious because of my earlier attempts, and his studies will be even harder to get into now. Trust me, I''ll get the ledger,"
Eliza looked at him and asked, "Do you want to go yourself?"
Dn nodded resolutely. It was something he had to do.
"Will you give it to me then?" she asked.
Dn didn''t hesitate to answer, "Of course."
Eliza shot him another nce. "Aren''t you the least curious about what I n to do with it?"
Dn shook his head. "There''s no need to be curious," he said, realizing Eliza was far more decisive. He figured giving her the ledger would be better than keeping it himself, though he''d still help her sort everything out.
Eliza raised an eyebrow slightly. "Not bad," she conceded. "Bring me the ledger, and I''ll tell you what you want to know."
Dn''s pulse quickened at Eliza''s response. He was curious to know more, but her silence forced him to hold back his questions. After all, he had other urgent matters to attend to.
He couldn''t help himself and said, "Serenity, what about Benedict? I dragged him into this mess. What if Father punishes him?" He worriedly nced at the courtyard gate. “I wonder how he''s doing."
Eliza calmly replied, "He''s Mowbay''s heir. He''ll be safe even if you''re not." Her words, though blunt, eased Dn''s worries.
"That''s true. Father has been preparing Benedict to inherit everything since he was young. I doubt he would ever hurt him."
Though tempted to spend more time with Eliza, Dn left when he saw Nn almost finished cooking in the small kitchen.
As he left, he gave Eliza a pouch of money. "This is from Benedict," he said. "Take it. I live at the base of the mountain and frequently assist the vigers, so I have little need for money. Spend it as you wish-if you want to eat or purchase anything, tell me, and I will get it for you."
Eliza started to refuse, but Dn interrupted her and hurried away. "I''m leaving! It''s getting dark, and I must get down the mountain before I can''t see!" He rushed out of the gate as if he were in danger.
Eliza could only watch him flee, unable to call after him or return the pouch. She noticed a small tear on the side of the pouch, revealing it was stuffed with money. With a sigh, Eliza sat back down.
"I''ll check on Benedict during court tomorrow," Nn said casually to Eliza, entering with a bowl of freshly made soup and setting it down.
Eliza''s lips tightened, her voice betraying no emotion. "What does it matter? I''m indifferent to his fate."
Nn chuckled softly, his voice yful. "Alright, alright. You''re right, you don''t care-but I do. I have to admit, I''m curious about Gabriel''s reaction. I bet it''s priceless."
Gabriel, known for his ruthlessness, hadn''t simply ignored his sons'' betrayal, especially Benedict''s, given that he had groomed him as his heir. The question wasn''t whether he would retaliate, but how far he would go against him.
Nn had promised to teach Elizabat skills ages ago, but his trip to Noganlul and work backlog had dyed their training. Now that things were calming down, he told her, “In a couple of days, I''ll be mostly caught up. Get ready-it''s time for me to teach youbat skills."
"No worries, Your Highness," Eliza smiled. "I''ve been ready for quite some time."
After inviting Tina and Renee to dinner, the group enjoyed a lively meal together before Nn''s eventual return. Eliza, feeling wide awake, decided to read a medical book.
She was almost done with the stack of books Mary had given her - only two remained, both of Mary''s notes. The cases detailed in the notes were fascinating, often revealing new insights upon rereading.
Eliza was most intrigued by Mary''s use of the "Meridian Revival Technique" in a specific case, particrly how this needling technique could significantly benefit mental and emotional health. She wondered if Lawrence, the Sage of Medicine, knew about the technique and if he''d ever used it on Ngatcessfully unlocked! During her lesson with Mary the following day, Eliza raised the question. Mary''s response, "He doesn''t know," caught her off guard.
Eliza was shocked. "What?" she eximed. "You mean to tell me the Sage of Medicine doesn''t know the Meridian Revival Technique?"
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Mary chuckled softly. "Have you ever wondered why they call it the Meridian Revival Technique? Or why am I known as the Sage of Poison?"
Eliza''s eyes widened. "Wait, are you saying you''re descended from that renowned physician?
"Sort of, Mary said calmly. "That renowned physician was known as the Sage of Medicine. Lawrence is also called a "Sage of Medicine, but doesn''te from the same tradition."
"Ours does, Mary continued. "One of the physician''s students established the Sage of Poison path, merging the Meridian Revival Technique with poison and trickery. It''s a legacy that''s been passed down."
Eliza understood immediately. It was logical that Mary, with her unbroken lineage, would know about the Meridian Revival Technique, while Lawrence, who didn''t share that heritage, wouldn''t.
Mary arched an eyebrow at Eliza. "Are you asking about this because you want to learn the Meridian Revival Technique?" Eliza nodded earnestly. "Yes, I want to learn." She''d initially assumed that learning the technique herself wouldn''t be necessary if Lawrence knew it. However, since he didn''t, she realized she might as well leam it herself - it coulde in handy.
"I''m happy to teach you," Mary said warmly. "Once you''ve mastered it, you can use it to help others and keep yourself safe. No one will dare bother you then.*
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