PFC Chapter 124 Poisoning
Chapter 124 Poisoning
Everyone present did not expect Li'er to react like this. While they were stunned, the little boy kept cursing in frustration, and the words he uttered were more and more unpleasant, not at all like an heir raised in a marquisate.
Dong Lianchu just thought that the child had been corrupted by the people in the Marquis' Mansion in recent days. He walked forward with a pale face and gently touched Li'er's head.
"Li'er, go home with mother."
"Home? I don't have a home anymore! You're not a good wife, but I can't ignore Zi De. The Marquis' Mansion is my home!"
Li'er's eyes were red as she pushed Dong Lianchu hard, "You destroyed my family!"
The defenseless Dong Lianchu was pushed back several steps by Li'er, and her steps stumbled and hit the door frame. She barely managed to keep her balance, but her tears kept falling.
The streets were bustling at this hour, and seeing what was happening at the Wenchang Marquis Mansion, people inevitably gathered around to watch the fun.
"This child is not lying. It seems that this woman has really done something wrong to the Marquis' Mansion."
"That's right. Even in such a situation, the Marquis's family is willing to give her a decent divorce. They are also good people."
"Alas, this wife is not virtuous. She has exhausted the whole family."
Jiang Lige finally realized the purpose of this play. He exchanged glances with Yu Linglong, quickly covered the child's mouth, and carried him onto the carriage. Then he helped Dong Lianchu onto the carriage and immediately ordered the carriage to set off back to Chang'anfang.
The carriage ran halfway down the street before the discussions behind him gradually died down. Inside the carriage, Li'er still looked almost crazy, cursing incessantly.
Dong Lianchu and Jiang Lige thought that the child had just suffered too much shock, but Yu Linglong was the first to react. She reached out and held Li'er, forcibly pried open the child's eyes and looked at him, then said with a serious expression.
"Turn around and go to Ruikangtang. The child has been poisoned."
Dong Lianchu and Jiang Lige were both stunned when they heard this. Without asking any more questions, they urged the coachman to rush to the clinic.
As soon as the carriage stopped, Dong Lianchu rushed into the clinic holding the child. Yu Linglong was obviously familiar with the doctor in the clinic. She followed him into the clinic and briefly explained the situation to the doctor.
The doctor was quite skillful and gave a conclusion in just a cup of tea.
"It is true that he was poisoned by a secret drug puppet. He is unconscious due to the effects of the drug. Fortunately, it was discovered early. Once the effects of the drug wear off and he is recuperating for a while, he will be fine."
"Secret Medicine Puppet?" Jiang Lige had seen this medicine in some miscellaneous books before. "But is it a puppet from Southern Xinjiang? The book says that the Secret Medicine Puppet is made from Datura stramonium supplemented with a dozen medicinal herbs. It works as its name suggests. Anyone who takes it will fall into hallucinations and be controlled like a puppet."
The doctor nodded, "Yes, that's the medicine."
Dong Lianchu finally realized, "So, the child's cursing just now was all caused by this medicine?"
"Yes." The doctor picked up his pen and wrote a prescription. "This medicine is worth a thousand gold. The poison in this child is mild and cannot be easily detected. However, to be on the safe side, this lady needs to stay with the child in my clinic for a few days so that I can observe him at all times."
"Okay, thank you, doctor."
Dong Lianchu naturally agreed and took care of Li'er to rest. When he closed the door and went out, he saw Jiang Lige and Yu Linglong enthusiastically discussing the "revenge plan".
"That old witch Jingyu must have been behind this. When I return to the palace today, I'm going to put laxatives in her food to make her get rid of all that evil in her heart!"
"Sister Li Ge, no." Dong Lianchu stopped her softly, lowering his eyes and saying, "The power behind Princess Jingyu is unfathomable. We must not offend her. As for the Marquis of Wenchang's Mansion, we cannot pursue them this time."
Jiang Lige was puzzled, "Why?"
"Because I'm a mother." Dong Lianchu lowered her head, a look of loneliness yet also of tenacity. "They can use my child as a tool for their own schemes, but I can't. If this matter is pursued any further, the only one who will be hurt is Li'er."
Yu Linglong didn't seem surprised by Dong Lianchu's choice and kindly reminded him, "They planned this because they were sure you wouldn't let the child know."
"I know. I married Zhou Jianbi the year I came of age. We've been apart for the past ten years, but I've never complained or thought of leaving myself a way out. I never expected this man to even set me up for divorce. A few years ago, the properties under the Marquis's name ran into problems and urgently needed money. I sold the old house in the General's Mansion to get through the crisis." Dong Lianchu responded softly, a hint of self-satisfaction in her words. "Now, I don't have an in-law family, and I can't go back to my parents' home. I deserve this fate, and I can't blame anyone else."
Jiang Lige frowned, not knowing how to comfort Dong Lianchu for a moment. However, Yu Linglong smiled charmingly, took out a pot of wine from somewhere, and put it on the table.
"In life, if you make a mistake, it's a mistake. What's the big deal? The worst that can happen is you can start over. It's better to wake up in time than to make mistakes for the rest of your life, right?"
Yu Linglong's heroic appearance made Jiang Lige couldn't help but laugh.
"Yes, it would be best if we had the chance to do it again."
"Yes. Today I'm here to drink with you, let's have a good time. After you sober up, you'll be a new you, don't dwell on the past."
Yu Linglong poured two glasses of wine into the teacups on the table, pushed them in front of Dong Lianchu, and then gently pushed Jiang Lige's handle.
"As for Princess, why don't you go and thank those you should be thanked while it's still early?"
Dong Lianchu also pursed his lips and teased, "Yes, you don't have a share of the wine today. Prince Zhao has a thank you wine waiting for you."
"Humph, I'll trouble you again later!"
Jiang Lige blushed at the two people's teasing. He stomped his feet, said these words, and turned around and walked out of the clinic.
Dong Lianchu's successful divorce was due to Ning Yunxiao's gratitude. If it weren't for his ability to see the big picture from the small details, they really wouldn't be able to deal with someone like Princess Jingyu.
Thinking of this, Jiang Lige had some food at a famous restaurant in the capital, and then ordered the carriage to go directly to the military camp on the outskirts of the city.
Familiarity is second nature. When he saw guard Xiao Deng Jiang Lige again, he was already familiar with his face. He jumped off the carriage and greeted him familiarly, "Good afternoon~"
When guard Xiao Deng saw Jiang Lige, he was delighted at first, but then his face fell and he lowered his voice to remind him:
"Li Ning went out to search for someone that day, but he was caught and now he's being beaten with a stick!"
"What!" Jiang Lige's eyes widened in shock, not caring about anything else, "Where is it!"
Little Deng was smart, and quickly raised his arms to block the person. "Princess Zhaohua, trespassing on the training grounds is a serious crime. Princess Jingyu is in charge of the situation. Even if you go there, it won't help!"
Jiang Lige knew that Xiao Deng had a responsibility and didn't want to embarrass him, so he kicked Xiao Deng in a domineering manner, then unsheathed his sword. He turned the sword with his bare hands and placed it steadily on his neck.