Chapter 217 Blood Donation Proves Innocence

Ji Ying paused slightly before slowly walking over.

"You saw me put it there with your own eyes, why didn't you stop me?"

Xie Lingfang seemed to have been prepared, and continued to speak eloquently: "It wasn't me who saw it, it was the servants at home who saw it. You were just jealous because you saw that A-Jian protected Ruofu last night, so you came up with a vicious plan to have Ruofu bitten by a snake at the Liang residence. Firstly, to get rid of this 'love rival' so that you could firmly hold onto A-Jian."

As Ji Ying listened, her brows furrowed unconsciously.

Looking at Xie Lingfang's serious and earnest way of making up stories, I really wanted to call her "Master".

"...Secondly, by damaging the relationship between the Liang and Chen families and causing the Liang family line to end, you are taking revenge on me. Such a double kill, your heart is truly vicious!"

Liang Yanchuan listened from the side until his knuckles turned white, wishing he could tear the woman's mouth apart immediately.

But the time was not right, so he could only endure it and could not openly speak up for Ji Ying, lest he arouse Liang Weiyue's suspicion and ruin all the plans he had made in the past few days.

Seeing his mother's confident assertion, Liang Jian looked at Ji Ying with some uncertainty.

"Does this really have anything to do with you?"

Ji Ying met his gaze, finally no longer needing to hide the aloofness in her eyes that kept him at arm's length.

"If this was all a trap set by your Liang family, then if I'm caught in it, is there no hope for me to ever recover?"

Xie Lingfang raised her head, her tone arrogant, "Our Liang family is a place where reason prevails. As long as you can prove that the snake that appeared in Shen Ruofu's room in the middle of the night wasn't released by you, the Liang family will not make things difficult for you, but if you can't produce evidence..."

She looked at Liang Weiyue, "Say something, what should we do with her?"

Liang Weiyue frowned, about to speak, when Liang Yizhi walked over carrying a bag.

There was a dead silver-ringed snake in the pocket.

"Is this a hospital or a government office? We don't even know the condition of the people inside, yet my sister-in-law only cares about getting rid of this thorn in her side?"

Reminded by him, Liang Weiyue immediately realized that the most important thing right now was that Shen Ruofu was safe.

"A-Jian, go and ask them again how things are inside?"

As soon as she finished speaking, the door to the emergency room opened, and Shen Ruofu was wheeled out.

However, her arms were tightly closed, and she was even put on an oxygen mask.

The doctor who came out later said, "The patient has been poisoned for a long time. Although the corresponding serum has been injected, whether she can recover depends on her own condition. We have done our best, and now she needs to be transferred to the intensive care unit for close observation."

The implication is that it remains to be seen whether Shen Ruofu can escape danger.

The group immediately followed the mobile hospital bed to the intensive care unit.

Liang Weiyue deliberately slowed his pace and walked alongside Liang Yizhi, whispering, "If something really happens to Shen Ruofu this time, in order to quell the Shen family's anger, I'm afraid... we'll have no choice but to hand over Ji Ying."

Liang Yizhi's face was expressionless, but his tone carried a hint of sarcasm.

"The Liang residence has been quite lively lately. Medicine that shouldn't have appeared has appeared, and snakes that shouldn't have appeared have also arrived. If we can't find the 'culprit' this time, we'll probably lose more than just face."

Liang Weiyue stopped in his tracks. "What my second brother means is..."

Liang Yizhi stuffed the bag in his hand into his hand.

“What appeared in the yard last night was a black mamba, which is not found in China at all. Kun City doesn’t even have any antivenom in reserve. What you have is a banded krait. Although its venom is strong, there is antivenom available, so it is not fatal.”

He stopped there and stepped into the ward.

Liang Weiyue looked down at the twisted snake carcass in the bag and stood there stunned.

Shen Ruofu is a distinguished guest of the Liang family, so naturally there can be no mistakes.

After she was transferred to the intensive care unit, a traditional Chinese medicine expert arranged by Liang Jian came to treat her.

After taking his pulse, the doctor's conclusion was similar to that of Western medicine, but he had a better solution.

“There is a medicinal herb in ancient books called Golden Thread Poria, which can cleanse the internal organs and restore vitality. If the patient can take it, her chances of waking up and recovering will be higher.”

After saying that, the doctor left.

"Golden Poria? This kind of medicine is very hard to get. Even if you spend a lot of money, you would still have to wait a week."

Xie Lingfang looked at Liang Weiyue, who had just entered, implying that he should think of a solution.

Liang Weiyue, however, looked at Liang Jian and asked, "I heard you managed to get your hands on some?"

Liang Jian's expression changed slightly. "I gave it to Yingying."

Xie Lingfang's face turned red with anger. "You actually gave her something so valuable? What's the difference between that and feeding it to a dog?"

Liang Yizhi leaned against the door, not lifting his eyelids, but took over the conversation.

"The difference is that when the medicine is used on the right person, it nourishes them; when used on the wrong person, it only increases their internal heat, causing sores on their mouth and face."

The scars on Xie Lingfang's face, which had not yet healed due to the heat from eating ginseng, were now faintly burning.

Her face turned from red to green, and she immediately turned her anger towards Ji Ying again.

“Ancient books say that ‘blood can guide medicine.’ Since she ate the golden thread poria cocos, her blood must contain the essence of the medicine. Why not use her blood to treat Ruofu?”

Liang Yanchuan was shocked by her remarks and couldn't help but say, "This has absolutely no scientific basis."

"You illegitimate child, what right do you have to interrupt me?" Xie Lingfang said sternly.

Liang Jian remained silent for a moment, then actually walked towards Ji Ying, his tone heavy yet carrying an undeniable sense of "righteousness".

"The situation is special now, involving a life and the harmony between the two families. I hope you can consider the bigger picture and donate some blood, because... this is not only to save Ruofu, but also to prove your innocence and maintain the stability of the family."

Ji Ying looked at him as if she were looking at a second Gu Yanchen.

She raised an eyebrow and said, "If I don't give her blood, I can't prove my innocence, so you'll condemn me?"

“Yingying…”

Ji Ying raised her hand, signaling him to put aside his grand principles for now.

"When did you give me your Poria cocos?" she asked.

Liang Jian frowned. "I specifically made sure the chef prepared a bowl of nourishing soup and had the maid deliver it to your room. You drank it all."

Upon hearing this, Xie Lingfang's face suddenly turned pale.

Ji Ying chuckled and said, "You don't know this, but your mother snatched that bowl of soup and drank it. Now, go and persuade your mother to donate some blood."

Liang Jian was speechless for a moment.

Xie Lingfang looked utterly pathetic under everyone's gaze.

Liang Weiyue looked at her with obvious disgust.

"Absurd! Using blood as medicine is a folk remedy, lacking scientific basis. Let's not mention it again, but..."

He changed the subject, looking at Ji Ying with an unyielding and authoritative gaze.

“These snakes don’t appear in your home for no reason. You are a suspect. So from now on, please stay in the hospital room and do not leave without permission. Everything will be decided after Shen Ruofu has regained consciousness and the matter has been investigated.”

Ji Ying smiled gently at his words.

“I am not a member of the Liang family, and Chairman Liang has no right to decide my stay or leave. My willingness to stay and cooperate today is out of kindness, not obligation. Chairman Liang is a sensible person and naturally understands that to make someone willingly put away their wings temporarily, one must show sincerity.”

Liang Weiyue's eyes darkened slightly, but he still nodded and said, "I understand what you mean. If it really wasn't you, the Liang family will remember this favor."

Liang Yizhi composed himself, turned around, and left.

...

Shen Ruofu did not remain unconscious for long.

I woke up in the evening.

When Liang Weiyue arrived at the hospital as quickly as possible, Liang Yizhi was already there.

However, he leaned against the windowsill, coldly observing Xie Lingfang's concern for Shen Ruofu, without making any move.

Xie Lingfang's face was filled with undisguised pleasure; she was certain that Shen Ruofu would identify Ji Ying as the culprit in a moment.

She had already bribed a domestic helper and fabricated a false testimony.

With witnesses and physical evidence on display, Ji Ying will be unable to defend herself.

Liang Weiyue walked to the bedside and asked gently, "Ruofu, do you know who released that snake?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Ruofu, whose face was deathly pale, turned her gaze to Ji Ying, her intentions not too obvious.

Ji Ying met her gaze and gently curled the corners of her lips.