vrcanaries Chapter 348: Poison in the Water
Chapter 348: Poison in the Water
However, when she used a silver needle to test for poison, there was no reaction.
Left with no other option, she took some water back and used a live specimen for research.
But strangely enough, they still found nothing.
Looking at the lush green grass and trees in front of her, Lin Rusi frowned, feeling as if she had overlooked something.
However, this situation did not last long, and she quickly put it out of her mind.
But when she returned not long after, she was surprised to find...
The plants that were just moments ago so vibrant have now lost their vitality and look wilted.
“This grass…” Lin Rusi frowned and reached out again.
She took the remaining water and thoroughly inspected it, only to be surprised to find...
It turns out there was a slow-acting poison in the water!
The portion is small, so no one will notice.
However, if this goes on for too long, big problems will definitely arise.
Lin Rusi was surprised, and her eyes showed disbelief. After hesitating for a long time, she finally made a decision.
Even if it might alert the person behind the scenes, she had to make sure everyone knew about this.
Thinking this, he hurriedly found Li Jingyang: "Your Highness! Something's happened! Someone has poisoned the water source!"
"Hmm, have you found out what kind of drug it is? Is there an antidote?"
Li Jingyang frowned, instinctively choosing to trust Lin Rusi's words.
Lin Rusi shook her head: "I haven't developed the antidote yet, but..."
As she spoke, her eyes were filled with urgency: "But Your Highness, no matter what, we can't ignore this matter. We must let the people know as soon as possible!"
However, Li Jingyang suddenly grabbed Lin Rusi's wrist.
"Asi, you can't say this now!"
His expression was serious, and he emphasized his words.
"Why?" Lin Rusi asked, puzzled.
"If we tell them, the person who poisoned us will be on guard, and if they poison us again, it will be impossible to prevent them."
"But... what about the poison in the water?! Although it won't take effect immediately, it will definitely cause serious problems in the long run..."
Lin Rusi spoke urgently, her pretty face already filled with worry.
Upon hearing this, Li Jingyang reached out and patted her head: "Now we need to hurry up and develop an antidote. We'll secretly throw it into the water and solve the poison problem first."
"However, I have another idea..."
His voice was deep, and he quickly leaned close to Lin Rusi's ear to tell her his plan.
Lin Rusi listened in silence, hesitated for a long time, and finally nodded.
……
next day
Another thing has come from the Northwest.
King Jinglie was exhausted from his journey and suddenly fell seriously ill. He stayed at home and asked doctors from all over the Northwest for help, but none of them could cure him.
Lin Rusi hurriedly led her people out to visit doctors everywhere.
Unexpectedly, she lost her balance as soon as she stepped out the door and immediately collapsed on the street.
After she and Li Jingyang arrived in the city, they helped many people.
Therefore, many people recognized her, and when they saw her collapse on the ground, they immediately became anxious.
"Isn't this Princess Jinglie?"
"Yes, why did you faint?"
"I heard that the prince was also seriously ill before."
"What happened? The Prince and Princess are such good people, how come they suddenly fell ill together? Could it be that something else has happened to us?"
……
The people in the city were filled with anxiety, listening silently to these discussions, while Lin Rusi curled her lips into a smile.
Soon, she was sent back to the post station. As soon as she opened the door, Li Jingyang was already waiting at the door.
Seeing her like this, he immediately pulled her into his arms.
Lin Rusi teased, "Your Highness, aren't you seriously ill? If someone comes out, won't you be discovered?"
"So what? Nobody will care."
Hearing this, Lin Rusi glared at him and said no more.
The two waited at the post station for three days. During those three days, people sent out by Li Jingyang returned with messages.
“Your Highness, Magistrate Gao has been acting strangely these past two days. For some reason, he has been frequently going to the outskirts of the city.”
Upon seeing this, Lin Rusi was also taken aback, her eyes filled with shock: "You mean, Magistrate Gao?"
Her surprise stemmed from the fact that, ever since Magistrate Gao arrived, he had consistently demonstrated his love and care for the people.
A few days ago, when she was leading people to plant grain, she discovered that Magistrate Gao had also come.
He helped many people, did a lot, and planted a lot of grain.
Such a person is the instigator!
That's utterly absurd.
Li Jingyang glanced at Lin Rusi: "I understand, you may leave."
After saying that, he quickly put on his clothes and went out.
He led his men to the magistrate's residence. When they arrived silently, Magistrate Gao was in the courtyard.
"Keep a close eye on that area. You guys, come with me to the western mountains."
The group rushed out, and Li Jingyang frowned, taking Ye Qing with him to the western mountains and forests.
Magistrate Gao was extremely cautious. He searched the woods for a while and only continued walking into the depths of the forest when he found no one there.
Li Jingyang and his group quickly followed, while Ye Qing also looked over alertly: "Your Highness, there are troops!"
"Be careful, there might still be spies in this woods."
Li Jingyang carefully led his men further inside, only to discover that the army was actually living in the western corner of the city.
But how could that be?
Why did Magistrate Gao do this?
"Ye Qing, go check the area and leave a few people behind to keep watch."
Li Jingyang didn't stop either; he quickly headed towards the army and hid.
They were exceptionally low-key, and wore local clothing, making them look like indigenous people.
However, Li Jingyang noticed it immediately; the pierced earlobes and slightly curled hair clearly indicated their identities.
These children are clearly from the Western Regions.
Li Jingyang clenched his fists, his face extremely grim. He was from the Western Regions.
Soon, Ye Qing returned as well.
He immediately spoke up: "Your Highness, those people are from the Western Regions!"
"and then."
Li Jingyang snorted coldly and asked in return.
“The magistrate seems to be one of those people’s subordinates, and he’s probably from the Western Regions too. There’s no one in the woods, though. I’ve already led my men to search the area.”
Ye Qing is thorough in his work; currently, locusts are swarming through the Northwest region.
There are so many people from the Western Regions in the suburbs. The two seem unrelated, but upon closer inspection, they are full of loopholes.
"Ye Qing, leave a team behind to monitor their every move."
Li Jingyang left and returned to the post station, where he told Lin Rusi about the matter.
At the same time, Lin Rusi fell silent: "With inside help from outside, if something happens in the Northwest, they can still take over Jiangnan."
Given the current situation in the Northwest, as long as there is cooperation from within and without, we can definitely take it down.
As expected, Magistrate Gao was a spy from the Western Regions.
If he can stir up trouble in the Northwest, he will be able to take over Jiangnan, and it will only be a matter of time before the capital falls into chaos.
Li Jingyang seemed to have thought of something, and looked up at Lin Rusi with certainty, as if he had made up his mind: "Rusi, you can't stay in the Northwest. I'll have someone send you back."
Lin Rusi stood up abruptly and refused: "No way! You want to send me home alone again?"
Although it was a question, it was phrased with certainty.
Upon hearing this, Li Jingyang's face immediately turned ugly: "I didn't..."
He managed a weak smile, attempting to explain.