Chapter 39 I Didn’t Pull My Pocket
Su Changxu had some knowledge of herbal medicine when he was studying abroad in his early years, and had also heard of the heart-bewitching grass. When he encountered bandits and could not protect himself, it was because the bandits put a large amount of heart-bewitching grass in his food, which made his limbs weak and he was at a disadvantage.
He was very familiar with this kind of thing.
If taken by a normal person, it will cause weakness in the limbs, and long-term use will cause mental confusion and eventually drive the person insane.
Su Junyao's face suddenly turned ashen. Yun Jinglan's tonic soup had exactly contained this poisonous Heart-Stirring Grass. A normal person wouldn't be able to withstand the toxicity of this Heart-Stirring Grass, let alone Su Wenqi, who had been frail since childhood.
Su Wenqi knew someone had tampered with his medicine, and his face fell. But after a moment's hesitation, he pressed himself against Liu Yueyao and began to whine and plead, "Yaoyao, I don't know what kind of villain would treat your husband like this. My already weak body seems to have become even weaker."
I can't take it anymore, I'm about to collapse, I need Yao Yao to hug me to feel better!
Chiu Chiu had never seen such a witty and tactful person before, and she was immediately shocked by her third uncle's actions.
Uncle, you sound so energetic, you don't look like anything's wrong at all!
The child's questioning voice reminded Su Wenqi that the sound he had just heard was not a hallucination, but that he could really hear his little niece's thoughts!
I wasn't afraid; on the contrary, I found it interesting.
Su Wenqi didn't know whether he was explaining to Liu Yueyao or to Qiuqiu. He covered his forehead, looking as frail as a willow in the breeze, and said, "Don't be fooled by my tough appearance. I'm just putting on a brave face."
In fact, Su Wenqi's physical condition is not that bad. Liu Yueyao knows his character best and just wants to coax him.
But Chiu Chiu doesn't know!
This little fool really thought his third uncle was going to kick the bucket.
Uncle, don't worry, Qiuqiu will save you! Don't fret, even if it means selling everything we own, Qiuqiu will heal you!
Su Wenqi's peach blossom eyes curved with a smile. He didn't expect that this kid was so filial.
Su Junyao genuinely cared about his younger brother, but he couldn't bear to see his precious daughter being played for a fool, so he quickly separated Su Wenqi and Liu Yueyao.
"Third brother, you're weak, so rest quickly." Su Junyao acted like a wicked mother-in-law trying to break up a pair of lovers. "Thank you, third brother's wife, for taking Jiujiu back to Jingxin Garden. I'll send Chen He to the palace to ask the imperial physician to give the third brother a detailed diagnosis and treatment."
Liu Yueyao hesitated; she still wanted to stay by Su Wenqi's side. Seeing his wife's hesitation, Su Wenqi's eyes lit up, and he deliberately coughed as if his lungs were about to explode, making Su Junyao so angry that she wanted to hit him in public.
Of course, it’s time for our little Jiujiu to take action!
The chubby little hand struggled to reach out and hook a strand of his aunt's hair, his little face turning red as he pursed his lips: "Mmm!"
Follow Chuchu!
Liu Yueyao was shocked: "Jiujiu, are you going to poop?!"
Chiu Chiu's eyes widened in fright, her lips pressed into a wavy line: "Auntie, I'm warning you, don't talk nonsense!"
How could a polite and well-mannered young girl like her just go outside like that!
Third Aunt, you've gone too far!
Su Wenqi no longer needed Liu Yueyao's company. He pushed Liu Yueyao outside, saying, "Hurry up, your husband is waiting for you here. The matter of Qiuqiu pulling on her pants pocket is more important!"
This was a rather suggestive statement, and Liu Yueyao, not daring to delay, quickly sent Qiuqiu to Jingxin Garden. Behind her followed the twins and Dong Xiao, who were full of doubts, discussing why Qiuqiu, who was always so clean, had suddenly started making noises.
Jiujiu was almost crying with anger, her voice trembling at the end, and even from a long distance away, one could still hear her voice defending herself.
【I didn't zip up my pants!!!】
Su Junyao and Su Wenqi couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Su Changxu, the monk, was completely bewildered: "What's wrong? Why are you suddenly laughing?"
What was it that he missed?
Why do I suddenly feel like I'm being ostracized?
After everyone left, the smiles on Su Junyao and Su Wenqi's faces faded.
Su Wenqi had been taking this medicine for almost half a year, yet he hadn't noticed anything amiss. Su Junyao suspected there must be a hidden agent within their Songshou Residence, and after much thought, decided to find a different place to talk.
Su Changxu poured a cup of hot water for his older and younger brothers, and then asked the question that had been bothering him: "How did you determine that this place is safe?"
Holding the cup, Su Wenqi asked with a naive and innocent expression, "But second brother, is there anything here that others might covet?"
The eldest brother is the heir of the Marquis's mansion and has the right to inherit the throne. His sons are also outstanding individuals. Although he is physically weak, he is good at business and his businesses are all over the world. He only needs to stay at home and count his money every day.
It's the second brother's turn...
Is she after him not having a wife, or after his room full of chattering, annoying concubines?
Su Changxu: Sometimes I really feel that this family can't accommodate him.
"Alright, let's get back to the point!" What's with all this personal attacks? "You didn't send everyone away just so you could come to my yard and mock me, did you?"
Su Junyao: "The reason your sister-in-law's courtyard had an accident was because a maid put a mind-altering herb in her tonic soup, and at the same time, her mother, Granny Qin, also put a mind-altering herb in her mother's soup."
Now that the third brother's medicine has also contained the mind-controlling herb, he would never believe there's no connection!
Su Changxu pondered for a moment and noticed something was amiss.
"Although the Mind-Loving Grass is not a rare herb, it is commonly found in the Jiangnan region. Perhaps we can start from this point."
After he finished speaking, he realized that the two people opposite him were looking at him.
"What's wrong?"
Su Wenqi: "Is Second Brother talking about himself?"
He's probably the only person in his family who has any connection to Jiangnan, and he's the only one who travels back and forth to Jiangnan every year.
After Su Changxu's analysis, the suspect turned out to be himself!
Su Changxu: I can accept this result quite easily!
"I bet you guys don't think I did this, do you?"
No one doubted him about that.
Su Junyao: "No, that won't happen. Although you're confused about women, you're still trustworthy when it comes to matters of principle. I believe in you!"
Su Wenqi nodded vigorously: "Second brother, I believe you too. You've focused all your energy on having a son these past few years, you definitely don't have time to come out and harm people."
"By the way, besides the Bewitching Grass, are there any secret recipes for conceiving in Jiangnan?"
Su Changxu: "..."
This kind of humiliation... it would be better to just make him admit that he is the murderer.
He practically spat out the words through gritted teeth: "Get out!"
"Hahaha! Cough cough cough!" Su Wenqi's joy turned to sorrow as he choked on his saliva.
"Ahem, Second Brother, please don't take it to heart. My eldest brother and I were just joking with you. You're right, we should start this from the south. How about we send you to investigate?"
Su Changxu: "Why?"
“This matter has far-reaching consequences. Both my elder brother and I are victims. If we investigate, we will only alert the perpetrators. But my second brother, you are good at deceiving others and act secretly, so no one will find out. It is most suitable for you to investigate this matter secretly!”
The eldest brother just had a daughter and he wants to stick close to his wife. So, it seems that the second brother, who is all alone, is the most suitable. If we don't fool him, who else can we fool?
Upon hearing the music, Su Junyao understood the implied meaning and immediately decided, "Second brother, you are the most suitable person to handle this matter. Investigate the origin of this Bewitching Herb!"
Su Changxu still didn't understand how they had made up their minds about him in just a few words. Before he could object, the two of them had already run off.
"Ha, does that mean I deserve to not have a wife and children?!"
Thinking about it carefully, she really deserved it...
Su Changxu: I hate it!
I might be updating during the day for a while starting tomorrow, because I need to go to bed early and can't stay up late!
(End of this chapter)
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