Physician Zhou examined the flowerpot for a while, then suddenly took a few steps back, startling everyone around him.
"This should be a peony, a poppy. I've seen it in books, but this is the first time I've ever seen it in person."
The emperor frowned and asked, "Is this flower poisonous?"
Physician Zhou nodded: "The fruit shell of this flower can invigorate the spleen and stomach, clear heat and promote urination, relieve pain and cough, and stop diarrhea and astringe the intestines."
"Poisonous flowers and plants are commonplace, so what's so surprising about them?"
The Emperor looked at Su Yujiao with a puzzled expression. Imperial Physician Zhou also looked at her. Although he had a general idea of what was going on, he was not entirely sure since it was the first time he had seen her.
Su Yujiao looked at Physician Zhou and asked, "The book only introduces the medicinal value of this flower, but not anything else?"
Physician Zhou spoke up: "He did say so, but this is the first time I've seen it, so I don't know if it's true or not."
"The book says that this flower can cause hallucinations, numb the mind, and eventually turn people into mindless zombies who don't recognize their own family."
Everyone gasped in shock upon hearing this, and Su Yujiao almost burst out laughing. Who wrote this book? The description was quite apt.
The mental numbness and the loss of family ties are real, but "walking dead" only describes the state of an addict, not that they actually become zombies.
However, the words coming from Physician Zhou had a terrifying effect, so she naturally didn't offer any further explanation.
"That's not its real power. Its real power is that it can turn people into puppets."
Su Yujiao reminded him, "Imperial Physician Zhou, you only need to tell the Emperor."
Physician Zhou immediately understood. The fact that the Southern Frontier Kingdom dared to bring this flower in so openly meant that they were unaware of its power.
Physician Zhou leaned closer and whispered the contents of the book into the Emperor's ear.
"The book says that the first person to discover this flower used its fruit shell to make a white powder that could be inhaled."
"At first, people who use it only feel refreshed, inexplicably excited, and feel comfortable all over, as if in a dream."
"Over time, it becomes addictive. When the craving hits, the pain is unbearable, the body convulses, and one goes crazy. Almost no one can withstand it by willpower alone."
"For those who are addicted, whoever can give them a puff of tobacco can control their lives."
"I'd be willing to let him kill, commit arson, do any kind of crime, kneel on the ground like a dog barking, or even kill his own child."
"After that, that person used this flower to control the entire mountain stronghold, and even turned the once high and mighty clan chief into his slave."
Upon hearing this, the Emperor immediately thought that if this flower were to spread throughout the Great Ming Kingdom, and everyone became addicted, even infiltrating the army, wouldn't the entire Great Ming Kingdom become a puppet of the Southern Frontier Kingdom?
If he also becomes addicted to smoking in the future, will he also become like that clan chief and become a dog under Nan Sheng's feet?
What a vicious conspiracy!
Thinking of this, a murderous glint appeared in the Emperor's eyes.
The Emperor spoke calmly: "Confiscate this flower and continue the investigation."
Some things are not suitable to be said in front of the people, as they are easily incited. We'll settle accounts with Nan Sheng in private later.
"Your Majesty, we have discovered that one of the boxes contains poisonous snakes."
Nan Sheng explained that the venomous snake was trained and was given to the Holy Maiden as a pet.
The fangs have been removed, so it won't hurt anyone.
It is common knowledge that the Southern Frontier Kingdom likes to associate with poisonous insects, snakes, and ants, so everyone could understand Nan Sheng's explanation.
Su Yujiao was puzzled. Could it be that the dragon robe had already been moved by the Third Prince?
How did she move in full view of everyone?
Su Yujiao watched Chen Yunniang's reaction and noticed that she looked somewhat nervous as she stared at the box containing the snakes.
Could it be...?
Just as the guards were about to carry the box containing the snake into the Lu family's residence, Su Yujiao called out, "Wait!"
"Open the box."
"There was only one snake in this box, but its fangs have been removed, so it won't hurt anyone."
Su Yujiao's attitude was forceful: "Open it!"
"Let me check it again."
The guard opened the box, and Su Yujiao looked at the snake, which was as big as a child's arm, lazily coiled inside.
She looked closely and found only one snake in the box, nothing particularly special.
Chen Yunniang stepped forward: "Su Yujiao, don't deliberately cause trouble. The snake doctor has already examined it. What else do you want to do?"
"Could there be something wrong with this snake?"
Su Yujiao couldn't stand her arrogant attitude and said, "Of course there's something wrong with this snake."
"This type of snake can be domesticated."
"Nonsense, how could I keep it as a pet if I didn't tame it?"
Su Yujiao sneered: "Who knows what your purpose is in taming this snake?"
"What could his purpose be? Don't go looking for trouble."
"I'll show you right now whether I'm just looking for trouble."
"Someone, go find a flute."
Soon someone handed her a flute, and Su Yujiao played the flute into the box, shaking the box as she played.
Suddenly, the snake stretched its neck and poked its head out of the box, flicking out its scarlet tongue, and began to sway to the sound of the flute.
This amazing scene is truly astonishing; the snake seems to possess supernatural powers and can even dance!
This is amazing!
After Su Yujiao stopped playing the flute, she didn't come over immediately. The snake suddenly attacked. Lu Ziqian reacted quickly, drawing the guard's broadsword and cutting the snake in half.
Su Yujiao pouted: "Its fangs have been pulled out, so it won't die even if it bites you. What are you so nervous about?"
Lu Ziqian gave her a cold look.
Su Yujiao said, "Your Majesty, as you have seen, this kind of snake can be tamed and is very aggressive."
"This snake had its fangs removed. If they hadn't been removed, wouldn't it mean that she could make the snake attack whomever she wanted?"
Chen Yunniang was furious: "If you want to find fault, you can always find a reason."
"You're clearly picking a fight!"
"Even if I could control it, it's not poisonous."
"Even this last one has been cut down."
Su Yujiao sneered: "Don't you know that snakes can reproduce asexually?"
"The baby snakes that this snake will give birth to will have venomous fangs."
"If you tame the little snake, wouldn't you be able to harm whomever you want?"
"you……"
"Besides, this box is so big, who knows if there are hidden compartments, or if there might be poisonous snakes hidden inside?"
"In my opinion, if the Holy Maiden wants to prove her innocence, she should split the box in half and let everyone see if there is any hidden secret."
"This box isn't worth much. If you break it, I'll pay you ten more."
This time, the Emperor's face turned ashen, and before Chen Yunniang could speak, he directly ordered the guards to cut the box.
However, at that moment, a flaming arrow flew over, and Lu Ziqian instinctively picked up Su Yujiao around the waist.
It seemed as if kerosene had been added to the box beforehand; the moment it came into contact with an open flame, it burst into flames with a loud bang.
Su Yujiao trembled, pointed at the burning box, and shouted, "This box is definitely the problem!"
"Someone, put out the fire!"
Several guards hurriedly extinguished the fire on the box, but dared not make any rash moves!
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