The purpose of their several-day journey was to exhume the body and examine it.
After finishing his business, Xing Zhi took the autopsy report back to the Dark Prison.
Lu Qiqi then took Nineteen back to the Marquis of Lin'an's residence.
The three had just entered the capital when Xuan Wenying followed them in.
Upon returning to her residence, Xuan Wenying, without even changing her clothes, rushed to Lu Qiqi's courtyard, still travel-worn.
Knowing the matter was of great importance, she even sent her personal maid, Chunhe, away to handle other matters, in order to prevent the news from leaking out.
Lu Qiqi was eating pastries in the room when she saw Xuan Wenying's anxious look, so she told Lu Yao to go back to the room to rest.
At the same time, everyone inside the house was sent away, and Qingdai was asked to stand guard outside.
Seeing that only the two of them were left in the room, Xuan Wenying finally spoke up, "Qiqi, what information have you found?"
Seeing her travel-worn appearance, Lu Qiqi knew that she was in such a hurry that she didn't even go back to her room and rushed over to find out the news.
Therefore, she poured Xuan Wenying a cup of tea first, saying, "Aunt, please have a cup of tea first, and then listen to what I have to say."
For some reason, upon hearing her words, Xuan Wenying felt as if her heart had suddenly calmed down.
The cup of tea was finished.
Lu Qiqi said, "Judging from the autopsy, General Xuan did indeed die from poisoning."
Upon hearing this, Xuan Wenying's tears began to fall.
However, she seemed to have been prepared and quickly composed herself. "But the coroner didn't find anything suspicious during the initial examination."
She realized as soon as she finished speaking, "Was there a problem with the coroner from back then?"
Lu Qiqi stated directly, "I have already sent the Shadow Guards to track down the coroner."
Xuan Wenying was somewhat worried, "If he were to hide his identity, it might not be easy."
The Shadow Guards have their own network of contacts, and besides, the coroner is no ordinary person, so no one bothers with them.
Lu Qiqi reassured her, "As long as he is still alive, the Shadow Guards will search high and low to find him."
After saying that, she told Xuan Wenying to go back and rest first.
After all these years, it's not easy to find out the truth.
Fortunately, Xuan Wenying understood. Moreover, she had been traveling for several days, and because she was concerned about this matter, she was able to grit her teeth and rush back.
Now I really need to go back inside and rest properly.
After seeing Xuan Wenying off, Lu Qiqi summoned Nineteen.
"Have you heard anything from the Shadow Guards who went to Luzhou Prefecture to find Doctor Luo?"
Nineteen shook his head. "I haven't received any news yet."
He was actually quite curious, "Princess, how can you be so sure that Doctor Luo will go to Luzhou Prefecture?"
Lu Qiqi raised an eyebrow and gave him a hint, "Before Doctor Luo left the military camp, I told him that there was a place in Qingshui Town, Luzhou Prefecture, that served very delicious spicy noodles."
Nineteen suddenly realized and said with a smile, "That old glutton, Doctor Luo, will definitely have Doctor Huang take him if he knows there's something delicious."
After all, Luzhou Prefecture is Dr. Huang's hometown.
...
Outside the new capital city.
The carriage stopped below the city gate. Doctor Huang lifted the carriage curtain and peeked out.
The majestic city gates and the numerous soldiers guarding the city undoubtedly showcased the splendor and magnificence of the imperial city.
Doctor Huang turned around excitedly and said, "Doctor Luo, look! The Imperial City! We've arrived at the Imperial City!"
"I never thought that I would be able to visit this new capital city in my lifetime."
Just as Dr. Huang was in a state of excitement, a bucket of cold water was poured over him, chilling him to the bone.
Doctor Luo snorted and said, "It's just a city gate, why treat it like some young boy?"
You should use that time to memorize more medical books!
I don't know what got into me, but I actually took you in as my foolish apprentice.
"From now on, when you go out, don't even mention knowing me; I can't afford to lose face like that."
Upon hearing this, Doctor Huang took out three flatbreads from his bundle and handed them to Doctor Luo, saying, "After you eat these flatbreads, you mustn't scold me."
I've already memorized the medical books you gave me. Although I'm not as clever as Princess Kang Le, I haven't embarrassed you, have I?
Dr. Luo took the pancake and started eating it, completely ignoring Dr. Huang's chanting beside him.
Seeing that he had almost finished the cake, Doctor Huang said, "I imagine Princess Kang Le will be very hospitable to Doctor Luo. I wonder what delicious dishes will be served."
Dr. Luo, who was almost full, still had half a pancake stuffed in his mouth.
He stared wide-eyed at Doctor Huang, his gaze seemingly accusing him, "Why didn't you say so sooner!"
Two days ago, Lu Qiqi received news that Doctor Luo would be arriving in the capital soon, so she quickly had a room prepared at the inn.
The Shadow Guards escorted the people to the inn, where Lu Qiqi had already arranged for a meal.
Upon seeing the table full of delicious food, Doctor Luo wished he could annihilate Doctor Huang with his eyes.
Lu Qiqi was already used to their way of getting along, and even thought that Doctor Huang had done something silly again to displease Doctor Luo.
They made no attempt to guess that Dr. Huang had dared to mock Dr. Luo in just a few months.
Lu Qiqi invited the two to sit down, and throughout the meal, Doctor Luo did not touch a drop of alcohol.
Doctor Luo put down his chopsticks and said directly, "Girl, you've gone to so much trouble to invite this old man to the capital, surely there's something important on your mind?"
What he really wanted to say was that if even Lu Qiqi was helpless with this illness, it must be quite troublesome, so why waste time on it?
He reconsidered and felt that Lu Qiqi had her own plans, so he changed his story.
Lu Qiqi took out a prescription and handed it to Doctor Luo, "Does this prescription look familiar?"
Dr. Luo glanced at her expression, then took the prescription and examined it carefully.
After a moment, he said, "This prescription was written by me. Is there anything wrong with it?"
Lu Qiqi shook her head. "Dr. Luo, do you still remember this prescription? Who did you give it to? Did you specifically instruct on the dosage of aconite?"
Doctor Luo frowned. "I have been practicing medicine for many years and have written this prescription no less than a hundred times. I really can't remember it all."
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