Chapter 16: Poisoning
The head of the Li family sat in the study, listening to the investigator's report.
Si Qingyu was currently treating patients in Qianluo Town, where it was reported that a strange illness had recently killed many people. If Tianyang were to be told, with his stubborn temper, he would surely insist on going with her. How troublesome that would be!
The head of the Li family was worried about how to break the news to Tianyang...
At this moment, Li Tianyang walked in, asking with a bit of anticipation, "Mother, have you found out? Where is she?" The head of the Li family secretly glanced at him and coughed lightly, "Doctor Si went to the capital."
The capital? What for?
Li Tianyang was puzzled, "What is she doing in the capital?"
"Perhaps she went to meet a friend or to purchase medicinal ingredients. How could I inquire into such details?" The head of the Li family waved her hand at him, feigning impatience.
Li Tianyang was not easily fooled. He looked at the head of the Li family suspiciously, "Mother, you wouldn't lie to me, would you?" The head of the Li family's heart skipped a beat. This rascal was too clever. She glared at him, pretending to be serious, "You doubt me, your own mother? What reason would I have to deceive you about such matters? I'm very busy. Ask your questions and leave quickly." She waved her hand, shooing him away.
Li Tianyang left the study half-convinced and half-doubting. Why would she go to the capital? If it was only to purchase medicinal ingredients, why would the fool at the medical hall not know?
Li Tianyang's face darkened slightly. Who on earth was lying to him?
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Marquis Residence, Capital City
In a study of the marquis residence, Mu Yueshi was looking at the documents her mother had given her, her face gloomy as she listened to the servant's report.
Her eyes narrowed slightly, a hint of murkiness in them, "You're saying that the reason Xuan'er was away from the residence was that he went back to his hometown?"
"Yes," a woman kneeling on the ground respectfully replied.
"Have you found out why?" Without a reason, why would Xuan'er go to such a remote place without bringing any servants?
"Uh..." The woman glanced at her timidly, unsure whether to speak or not.
Mu Yueshi looked at her with displeasure, "Speak."
The woman was so frightened that she trembled and hurriedly said, "Young Master Luo went there to find Doctor Si!"
Doctor Si?
"The Si Qingyu who previously opened a medical hall in the capital?" Of course she had heard of her, a young prodigy with exceptional medical skills and an extraordinary appearance. Later, she heard that she had moved her medical hall out of the capital. At that time, she thought she was foolish. After all, where else would be better to open a medical hall than in the capital?
"Yes!"
"Did Xuan'er go to see her because he was ill?" She had a vague feeling that something was wrong.
Indeed...
"...No, Young Master Luo went to find Doctor Si on purpose..." the woman said cautiously, "It is said that Young Master Luo and Doctor Si are old acquaintances..."
"Shut up!" Mu Yueshi's gloomy face interrupted her.
The woman shivered all over, kneeling on the ground with her head bowed, not daring to breathe.
Old acquaintances? If they were merely old acquaintances, why would he go to such great lengths?
Mu Yueshi's hand holding the book tightened until it turned white, her eyes sinister. What a Si Qingyu! And Xuan'er, she had treated him so well!
He was her betrothed husband. By doing this, where was he placing her, his fiancée?
Mu Yueshi suddenly swept her hand across the desk, knocking everything to the floor. At this moment, Mu Yueshi no longer had the gentle and elegant demeanor she usually displayed in front of others. Her eyes were filled with gloom, "Is she still in her hometown now?"
"...No, Doctor Si has gone to Qianluo Town. A strange disease has broken out there." The woman didn't react in time to who "she" was referring to and broke out in a cold sweat for being two seconds slow.
Mu Yueshi glanced at her coldly, as if seeing through her hesitation. Her voice was chilling, "Find someone to keep an eye on her. Don't let her have a chance to leave Qianluo Town." The implication was more than clear.
The person kneeling on the ground stiffened. Was this an order to take Doctor Si's life? But... assassinating a doctor was a serious crime! If someone were to find out...
Mu Yueshi glanced at her coldly, seeming to sense her hesitation. Her voice was eerie, "What? You dare not follow my orders?"
"No, no, I wouldn't dare. I will pass on the instructions right away!" Saying this, she was about to stand up.
"Wait."
The motion of standing up stiffened. She kept her head bowed, waiting for further instructions.
Mu Yueshi looked at the documents in her hand coldly, "Remember to tell them to do it cleanly. Don't let anyone find evidence against us." If someone were to find out, it would be very unfavorable to her.
The woman accepted the order and left.
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