"Does the medicine merchant reside permanently in the capital?" Gu Yunze inquired.
"Yes." Chang Tai replied, "A few years ago, he personally ventured out for business, but in recent years he has handed over the business to his son."
"But he still goes out to find suitable herbs based on the Second Young Master's requests," Chang Tai continued, "The Second Young Master pays generously, often offering two to three times the market price. That's why they are willing to search for him."
Having said so much already, Chang Tai realized that even if he concealed other matters for Master Xiao, Master Xiao would not spare him.
Thus, Chang Tai straightforwardly admitted, "In this affair, the idea to drug Fu Mingzhu was the collaboration of both the Second Young Master and the Second Lady. But the Second Young Master has always been cautious and makes dual preparations."
