Not to be outdone, Gu An secretly pulled out a burlap sack from behind his back.
"And me, little fairy. As long as you nod, this will be a sure thing."
Shen Jiao, who had just been moved for three seconds, was left with a blank expression: "???"
etc?
It's one thing for you to carry sunflower seeds with you, but when did burlap sacks become an essential item to carry when going out?
“That’s right, Miss Shen. It’s good to admit your mistakes and correct them. This matter of cursing evil insects is no small matter. As long as you sincerely admit your mistakes and repent, I will deal with you leniently,” said Lord Liu.
He didn't know who Shen Qingye was, but he had to admit that although the young man was aggressive, he had done him a great favor in some ways.
Lord Liu immediately regarded Shen Qingye as an ally.
Shen Qingye also turned Lord Liu, whom he was meeting for the first time, into his camp.
He clasped his hands and said, "My lord, I personally witnessed Shen Jiao tricking Master Wang into eating the cursed insect, which caused him to be poisoned, his body to swell up, and he died suddenly. Debts must be repaid, and murderers must pay with their lives. I beg you, my lord, to uphold justice!"
After Shen Qingye finished speaking, he belatedly realized that his older brother was still there, so he added another sentence.
"Even if she doesn't die, she will still be punished severely, Your Excellency!"
Deceive?
Shen Jiao suggested that Shen Qingye, an adult, should go back to elementary school to relearn Chinese, because she didn't accept this word.
Regarding the sudden death of Master Wang, did Master Wang himself consent to it?
Shen Jiao couldn't understand where Shen Qingye's hostility towards her came from.
Perhaps in her past life, when she was reincarnated, she pinned Shen Qingye to the ground and rubbed him for three hours on the Bridge of Helplessness?
At this moment, the Gu family's physicians surrounded the fallen Master Wang, whispering amongst themselves, discussing something unknown.
Lord Liu couldn't hear clearly and therefore couldn't accurately ascertain Master Wang's situation.
However, any one of the physicians in the Gu family mansion is a highly skilled doctor, and with them all surrounding Master Wang, the chances of his survival are slim.
Even if they're not dead yet, they won't live much longer.
In addition, there were seven concubines nearby, weeping and wiping each other's tears.
Without giving it much thought, Lord Liu tacitly accepted Shen Qingye's explanation.
The nature of the matter changes once someone dies. He snorted coldly and put on his official airs.
"With all the evidence presented, Shen Jiao, what else do you have to say?"
Before Shen Jiao could explain, Shen Qingye hurriedly said, "My lord, Shen Jiao is very cunning. It's best not to listen to her excuses. The most important thing is to arrest her directly."
Although Lord Liu regards Shen Qingye as an ally, it doesn't mean he should listen to Shen Qingye's advice. Doing so would make him feel that Shen Qingye is superior to him and that he lacks authority.
This is clearly an ally with very low emotional intelligence.
So, Lord Liu ignored Shen Qingye and stared straight at Shen Jiao: "Speak."
Shen Qingye became anxious: "My lord..."
Lord Liu also got impatient: "Can you shut up? Who's the adult here, you or me?"
He was already upset that the Gu and Guan families didn't respect him, so why was a stranger pointing fingers at him?
So annoying!
"It's quite simple. The cursed insect itself is not poisonous. If you don't believe me, you can have it tested... for example, by having some experienced imperial physicians examine it."
Shen Jiao realized halfway through her sentence that people in this era might not understand what laboratory testing was.
She changed to a simpler, easier-to-understand word.
Testing food for poison is a common procedure, and Physician Liu was just about to send someone to fetch another physician.
The Gu family's doctors, who had been pretending to be deaf and dumb, suddenly became sharp-witted.
Physician No. 1: "It's already been tested; there's no poison."
Physician No. 2: "The Imperial Hospital is full of disciples trained by us old men. If we say it's not poisonous, then it's not poisonous."
Physician No. 3: "If you doubt my medical skills, you may consult Physician Liang."
Shen Qingye: "???"
Lord Liu looked completely bewildered.
Doctor Liang?
Which Dr. Liang is it?
Was it the same Dr. Liang he knew?
Lord Liu was immediately overstimulated with adrenaline; he was incredibly excited!
I almost ran three laps in place.
To be honest, he had been searching for the Immortal Crane Doctor for many years, but the divine doctor was too busy, working 365 days a year. What incredible luck he had today?
"Oh, divine doctor, you must have mercy on me and save me! My manhood is bothering me..." Lord Liu's cold expression suddenly turned fawning.
"Cough cough cough..." The officers and soldiers coughed in unison, reminding Lord Liu to be mindful of the occasion.
Bringing this kind of thing out into the open is not just about losing face for one person!
Lord Liu pinched his thigh, tears of regret streaming down his face.
He immediately resumed his serious demeanor and said to Shen Jiao, "Alright, let's just assume for now that the cursed insect isn't poisonous."
Shen Jiao: "..."
So, don't speak in half-truths. What exactly is wrong with your genitals?
"What do you mean by 'let's assume the cursed insects aren't poisonous for now'? You're a complete and utterly incompetent official! The person is dead, and you're telling me they weren't poisonous? These medical students are all in the same boat; they're obviously untrustworthy. Can't you be a little more reliable?!"
Shen Qingye's eyes widened, filled with accusations against Lord Liu for his rash actions.
Lord Liu was annoyed by people interfering with his judgments, and his expression turned sour.
"You suspect this and that. Since you're so capable, then show me the truth for yourself. Otherwise, I'll arrest you on charges of causing trouble!"
Shen Qingye choked: "I don't know how."
Still acting so arrogant? Lord Liu retorted, "If you don't know, then shut up!"
Shen Qingye was now speechless.
"Tsk, look, a mad dog will bite people indiscriminately as soon as it opens its mouth. It's so stupid and hopelessly stupid."
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