The Prime Minister's Darling novel Chapter 781

Chapter 781: 363 Major Discovery (First Update)

Gu Jiao heard from Elder Qin that the relationship between His Majesty and her aunt had once been quite close, but for some reason, it gradually drifted apart.

Elder Qin couldn’t point out when exactly this happened, only that the growing estrangement was undeniable, and Princess Ning An found herself caught in the middle. After His Majesty ascended to the throne and the Empress Dowager started ruling behind the curtain, they banished the quiet and calm Imperial Concubine Jing to the nunnery and their ties were completely severed.

Seeing Gu Jiao deep in thought, Nanxiang knew she must be pondering something significant.

Yet, Nanxiang didn’t pry.

She was fond of Gu Xiaoshun and hoped to become family with him, hence, she naturally treated Gu Jiao differently but she wouldn’t overstep her role as an elder and meddle with Gu Jiao’s private affairs.

She simply listened to what Gu Jiao was willing to share; if it was inconvenient for Gu Jiao to divulge, she would not ask.

Gu Jiao then asked, "Madam Nan, you mentioned earlier that this herb serves as a drug conduit, so it must be used in conjunction with other medications, right?"

"Yes, this kind of drug is extremely rare throughout the six kingdoms. It was originally..." Nanxiang paused, smiled knowingly, and revealed, "It is a kind of hallucinogenic drug from the Tang Sect. There are both a white and a black variety; initially, they were used to control disobedient individuals, but later the Tang Sect elders banned them due to their underhanded methods. However, many people in the six kingdoms coveted the formula and stole it from the Tang Sect."

Tang Sect.

Gu Jiao had just learned of this new name.

Nanxiang continued, "However, even with the formula, it is not easy to refine the drug. To my knowledge, no doctors or pharmacists in the lower kingdom are currently able to do it."

Gu Jiao asked, "Madam Nan, have you seen this formula before?"

Nanxiang sighed and shook her head: "Regretfully, I have not."

Gu Jiao nodded and asked, "So... the white drug breeds affection, while the black drug instills aversion?"

Nanxiang replied, "Correct."

Having lived two lifetimes without knowing such a drug existed, she felt quite ignorant.