Words of praise poured into Si Jiangzhi's ears one after another. Suddenly, he felt as if he were back in his twenties, when he was still unmarried. Back then, he was the treasure held in the palms of his parents' hands, the young master Si whom every young lady vied with to pursue.
He was so arrogant that he thought the woman who married him would also succumb to his charm. It was not until he stepped into the deep palace walls that he realized that the magnificent and luxurious forbidden garden that almost lost its original human appearance would eventually ruin his life.
Si Jiangzhi stood beneath the rose dome, the soft light from the glass lamps caressing his face, masking the despair and sadness in his eyes. A spotted snake danced freely around his waist, swaying to the sometimes high, sometimes smooth music.
Just when everyone was immersed in such a feast, a spotted snake had already sneaked away from Si Jiangzhi. It smelled a fragrance that was hard for snakes to resist, so it followed its body instinct and crawled to He Huaichen's feet. Then, it found the right time and bit He Huaichen's ankle.
The unrest began from this moment.
He Huaichen let out a scream like a pig being slaughtered, then fell to his knees in a panic. When he saw what had bitten him, he shouted in disbelief, "Didn't they say the snake's teeth had been pulled out? Why does this snake still have teeth? And... and why is the wound where I was bitten by the snake turning black?"
He Huaichen pulled up his trouser leg. At first, only the wound where the snake had bitten him oozed black blood. Gradually, the thick black blood began to spread around, and soon, his entire calf had turned blue-black.
His attendant Lu Yi shouted, "Doctor, call the doctor quickly. This snake's fangs must be poisonous. Our master has been poisoned."
He Huiyuan was originally drinking and chatting with several deputy generals under her command, when she suddenly saw that her brother was in trouble. She completely ignored the fact that there were male relatives in front of her, and unreasonably used her hands to push away several young men who were blocking her way.
Amidst the angry curses of the young masters, He Huiyuan rushed to He Huaichen as quickly as possible and asked anxiously, "How do you feel now? Can you still feel your legs?"
He Huiyuan was so anxious that she almost jumped up, but no matter how she asked, He Huaichen could not answer a single word. At this time, He Huaichen's lips began to turn black, and his vision was blurry. In order to prevent himself from fainting, he pinched his thigh hard.
He Huaichen stared at Si Jiangzhi with his eyes fixed. He and Si Jiangzhi had no grudges against each other, so why did that bitch let the snake bite him?
He Huiyuan saw that He Huaichen was staring at the back of her, so she followed her brother's gaze and looked back, and saw Si Jiangzhi in a blue robe with fluttering sleeves.
Si Jiangzhi's gaze remained unwavering, unfazed. When the imperial physician arrived and declared He Huaichen incurable and doomed, he would openly admit that he had poisoned He Huaichen. Everything he did and said today was a promise he had made with His Majesty.
He had killed He Huaichen openly on His Majesty's behalf, and His Majesty had promised him that the lives of the entire Liangguo Mansion would be spared. His mother and father had given birth to him, and this was all he could do now.
Soon, Liu Yuanshi from the Imperial Hospital arrived in person. After examining He Huaichen's wound, she shook her head helplessly. "This snake is indeed non-venomous, but its fangs are coated with a highly toxic substance. This toxin is extremely powerful. If it comes into contact with human skin, it will quickly cause a burning sensation and then corrode through the surface layer of the skin, causing a person to die within an incense stick. Not to mention, the snake's fangs directly penetrated the toxin into He Fanghua's blood. He Fanghua is completely beyond saving. Prepare for her funeral as soon as possible."
He Huiyuan simply couldn't accept this reality. She stared at Liu Yuanshi with bloodshot eyes and roared, "This can't be allowed. My brother absolutely cannot die. It must be because you, a quack doctor, didn't treat him with care that the toxins in my brother's body can't be eliminated." As she spoke, she grabbed Liu Yuanshi's collar and said, "I don't care. If you can't save Huai Chen's life, even if I chase you to the ends of the earth, I will kill you to make amends for my brother's life."
Envoy Liu felt completely wronged. She wanted to yell back, but was afraid. This only infuriated He Huiyuan, who, regardless, was determined to kill her right in front of the Emperor. She could only put on a full smile and humbly say, "Yes, yes, yes, everything you said is right. I was wrong. The toxins in your brother's body can definitely be cleared. However, everyone has their own expertise, and I'm not very good at removing toxins. I can recommend a colleague in the Imperial Hospital who specializes in this area to come here and detoxify Master Fanghua."
The expression on He Huiyuan's face looked a little better, but in just a moment, He Huaichen's eyes closed tightly, his entire face turned gray, and his neck seemed to finally be unable to support his head, and his head drooped completely.
As if possessed by some mysterious force, He Huiyuan placed her hand on He Huaichen's nose. For a long time, she didn't feel any breathing. Even though it was hard to accept, she realized that her brother had passed away. From then on, they were separated by the Yin and Yang.
Bei Yiqian walked slowly to the side of his wife, then knelt down beside He Huaichen.
Although he was extremely happy in his heart, his face was filled with sorrow. "Master Fanghua, your death was truly tragic! However, you can go with peace of mind. My wife will definitely avenge you.
I know that in this world, the person you care about most, besides His Majesty, is your sister, Hui Yuan. Please rest assured that I will take good care of Hui Yuan on your behalf in the future."
When he talked about the touching part, his eyes became warm and two lines of tears slowly flowed down. He looked as if he wished that he was the one bitten by the poisonous snake and was willing to die in place of He Huaichen.
He Huiyuan's hands trembled as she cupped He Huaichen's cheeks. He Huaichen's expression was distorted, every inch of his skin etched with pain. One could easily imagine the unbearable pain he endured in those brief, ten-plus breaths from the onset of the poison to his death. This discovery was like a sharp knife, piercing He Huiyuan's heart mercilessly.
Lu Jinshu had watched enough of the excitement on the stage and suddenly wanted to see the expression of the chess player who was controlling the entire game. So, he turned his head to look at Ling Shumo.
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