Feng Xiangrong has laid low. However she had thought of her options.
It's stupid if she thinks she can do it alone. Not at all, that's a foolish thought.
This world is different from the second world, Xiangrong is only a concubine's daughter. There is still Imperial Power above her. This is not the world where the strong can run rampant and has the final say.
Xiangrong had to take a rational and logical approach. One, she needs to investigate more of the ins and outs of what happened that year, specially the details Bu Cong had obscured from Xiangrong. Second, gather allies, trust worthy allies. Xiangrong isn't regarded enough to hug the thighs of those that became successful in the future past.
Her appearance in this world had already changed the future. What has happened will not happened the same time. The future is uncertain, as such, there is no point trying to assume everything will happen the same thing, what is the real question is this:
Will everything be for better or for worse?
Feng Xiangrong still has Phase One in progress so she went to Phase Two. Which is why Xiangrong is now in front of Yao Xian.
"Why do you want these herbs?" Yao Xian looked at her.
Feng Xiangrong in her second life had not hid that she is a reincarnate from her family, specially when it became her heart demon. They helped her move on, somewhat. Which is why in this life, Xiangrong is not murderous and revenge crazy.
Every events has a cause and effects. If Feng Xiangrong just punished the surface Villains, the risk of exposing herself to the underground villain is high.
Feng Xiangrong is only a concubine's daughter. The An Family had only An Yiyue left, so there aren't any support from there.
Which is why, the biggest support she can get is the head of Yao Family, Divine Doctor Yao Xian. He had played the big part in the spiral of out of other of course, in the surface. A scheme he wasn't able to dodge.
"Paternal Grandfather, if I were to tell you I experiences something unbelievable during my fever induced coma will you believe me?" Xiangrong cut the chase, there is no point in beating around the bushes, "…. If I were to tell you I talked with my future self when my heart stopped beating before I came back to life, will you also believe me?"
"You do realize it will lead you to be burn and be purified if this gets out, Third Girl." Yao Xian spoke gravely, "People will assume you are tainted by supernatural. Quack Taoist will definitely find opportunities."
"I know, Paternal Grandfather, but if I were to tell you…. Yao family will fall and Second Sister will die, so will Mother Yao and Brother Zirui, will you believe me?" Xiangrong said, she had already taken a step forward, retreating now, there is no room for regret, what she can do is to make the best out of it.
"……" Yao Xian didn't say anything but he is gaging her out for any lies or madness.
"I am telling you because my mother also died. It's the future I don't want to deal with, Paternal Grandfather, I'm begging you, if you don't want to do it for me, that's fine, I don't care if I die. However, my Concubine Mother is very important to me, Mother Yao, Sister Heng, Brother Rui are important to me. I can't lose them the second time. Please." Xiangrong laid down her cards. She find no shame in laying that sensitive scare bare to show sincerity. Xiangrong is desperate here. She can't do squat currently, but it's a different story if Yao Xian vouch for her.
Yao Xian contemplates and opened his mouth, "I will send someone send you the herbs. Tell me what you know, omit those not needed."
"You believe me, Paternal Grandfather?"
"You were cowardly before, but you were able to meet me in the eyes now. You should lower your eyes, they aren't what a child should have. People like me who had seen so many things would be able to find you strange. No lies can cover that up." Yao Xian said, "You will only look as if you're not sincere and hiding something."
"I understand." Xiangrong smiled as she sighed in relief, "Paternal Grandfather, thank you, thank you." Xiangrong sniffles, she dabbed away her tears before composing herself.
Her Divine sense can't materialized like how it was in the past given her current circumstances, but her senses in this body had sky rocket which means she can tell if there are eavesdroppers before she began talking. It's not as sharp and versatile as she had hoped but beggars can't be choosy otherwise she will ended up with a poo choice.
They talked and made arrangements. All verbal, such a thing can never be written down.
"You need to find excuse to cultivate. Can you really?"
"I can, Paternal Grandfather. My soul is still that of a Nascent Soul Stage. I can, I am just pressed with time."
"I see." Yao Xian nodded before he began to copy the same recipe and the same herbs and process in another paper in his own handwriting, "This is against the Physician's Ethics, my own principles even, I don't want to do it but since our hidden opponents doesn't pull their own hands, we shouldn't shackle out own hands. I will create a reason for you to always be confined in your Courtyard and to not be disturbed." Yao Xian sighed, a heavy sigh it was, "In exchange, I want you to promise me, Feng Sanniang. All I ask from you is to protect my daughter and my grandchildren. Don't care of the Yao Family, they have me."
"Paternal Grandfather… Even if it's like that…"
"No, Third Girl. If you stretch yourself too thin, you will lose everything. You must know it in your heart that you can't save everyone. You must not be too greedy." Yao Xian reminded firmly
Xiangrong pressed her lips before nodding, "I promise, Paternal Grandfather."
"That's good. Don't make harsh movements."
"Yes, Paternal Grandfather." Xiangrong spoke.
Xiangrong watched at Yao Xian walked away, she glanced at her Concubine Mother who looked at the paper with pale faces. An Shi didn't expect that her daughter had a harsh repercussion because of that deadly fever, but it's fortunate… It's fortunate that Divine Doctor Yao is willing to treat her because he is interested in her rare illness and to find a cure. Not to mention, to pay it using his own money.
"Third Lady… This…"
"Concubine Mother, please don't worry, I'll be fine. I have faith in Paternal Grandfather." Xiangrong smiled, apologetic in deceiving her Concubine Mother but it must be done. Once this is over, Xiangrong will tell her. Xiangrong fears her mother would definitely could not take it if she knew. She would definitely get angry that Xiangrong kept it from her but it must be done.
Concubine Mother, you protected dme in my first life, in this life, let this daughter protect you.
Xiangrong smiled as she looked at the bowl of medicine An Shi herself carefully prepared based from the instruction from the paper.
Xiangrong down the bitter medicine in one go, this will be good for her.
Xiangrong sat up when An Shi left and positioned in a Lotus Position, she began to cultivate.