Su Yujiao ran to the main hall but couldn't find Gu Heng and Xiao Tao anywhere. Helpless, she had no choice but to leave.
She shouldn't have come here today. Who would have thought that one problem wouldn't be solved before an even bigger one appeared?
She felt like she was being stalked by a venomous snake, a relentless pursuit from which she could not escape.
Su Yujiao ran frantically through the crowded streets, but inadvertently caught a glimpse of Lu Ziqian.
As if she had found her anchor, she shouted in his direction, but there were too many people and he seemed unable to hear her.
Suddenly, a woman appeared beside Lu Ziqian; she was Chen Yunniang's maid.
Lu Ziqian looked very anxious as he pulled an old man carrying a medicine box along and squeezed into the crowd.
Su Yujiao wondered what Lu Ziqian had been so busy these past two days that she hadn't seen him at all.
She was sensitive, especially after seeing Xiaohe, she always felt that it was related to Chen Yunniang.
Gradually, she realized that the road they were walking on was becoming more and more familiar; it was the road to the Orchid Garden.
At this moment, Su Yujiao felt like a wife catching her husband cheating; the closer she got to her destination, the more uneasy she became.
He said he wanted to start over with her and that he would have nothing to do with Chen Yunniang from now on.
It wasn't until the three of them entered the Orchid Garden that Su Yujiao finally gave up hope.
But she was still unwilling to give up. She was afraid that she would misunderstand him again and that the relationship that had been so hard to improve would drop to a freezing point again.
The courtyard was deserted, except for one room with a light on. Chen Yunniang seemed to be ill, and it appeared that everyone was staying in her room.
Su Yujiao stood in front of the door and could clearly hear the sounds inside.
Chen Yunniang had some kind of illness, and it sounded like she was about to die; she kept vomiting blood.
Lu Ziqian was very anxious and urged Dr. Zhou to cure her no matter what.
Dr. Zhou said his medical skills were inadequate and there was really nothing he could do. If Doctor Mo were here, perhaps there would still be a chance to save him.
If we really can't find Doctor Mo, there's another way: if we can find fox demon blood, perhaps we can prolong Chen Yunniang's life.
What is fox demon blood?
"I once read in an ancient book that fox spirits have nine lives, and their heart's blood can bring the dead back to life. Even if you can't find their heart's blood, any drop of blood from their body is a life-saving medicine, especially effective for those who have lost blood."
"If the general can find the fox demon, perhaps he can save Miss Chen's life."
Lu Ziqian was stunned. For some reason, he suddenly thought of the scene when Su Yujiao gave him a blood transfusion that day.
Where can I find the fox spirit?
Is this true or false?
"I don't know if it's true or not; I've only read about it in ancient books."
"Fox spirits are most skilled at bewitching people's hearts. They often transform into human form to play among humans. It is said that fox spirits are all very beautiful, and their blood can save anyone."
Lu Ziqian grew increasingly panicked as he listened. "Transformed into human form and very beautiful?"
Are there any other features?
"Fox spirits are very devoted to love. Once they fall in love with a man, they will remain faithful until death and leave a mark on their lover, which is considered to form a contract."
"They pursue unwavering love, and once they discover that a man has changed his mind, they will leave. Some fox spirits will even turn their love into hatred and choose revenge, ultimately tearing out their hearts and livers."
"But they must terminate their contracts before leaving, otherwise they cannot leave."
Lu Ziqian's expression turned somewhat grim as he continued to press, "How is the mark left, and how is the contract terminated?"
The old doctor Zhou said calmly, "The book says that fox spirits will leave bite marks on their lovers."
"To terminate the contract, you would probably destroy the marriage certificate and dissolve the engagement."
"In the human world, this would mean divorce or separation."
"A proud fox demon would never break a contract by divorcing his wife."
As Zhou Langzhong spoke, he seemed to realize that he had gone too far: "I've gone off on a tangent. This is something I saw in an ancient book, and it may not be taken seriously."
"Please don't have too high hopes, General."
"After all, I've lived most of my life and have never seen anyone's blood that can cure diseases, save lives, or save all things."
"I will prescribe some blood-tonifying medicine for Miss Chen, which may alleviate her condition."
Lu Ziqian was somewhat distracted. After Doctor Zhou finished prescribing the medicine, he asked, "If we really find the fox demon, what will happen to her after her blood saves people?"
"As long as it's not blood from the heart, it's just like a person. Losing a little blood is not a big deal. It only depletes some vital energy. You can replenish it with more nourishment in the future."
Su Yujiao stood at the door, her whole body ice-cold. He asked such detailed questions. Did he believe she was a fox demon, or did he want to use her blood to save Chen Yunniang?
She finally understood the sympathetic look in Mo Shu's eyes when he left last night.
Even Mo Shu knew that she should hide her omnipotent blood, yet he kept asking her about it in front of so many people.
Upon hearing the door open, Su Yujiao immediately hid in the shadows.
Seeing that only Physician Zhou came out, she quietly followed him.
In the dark alley, Dr. Zhou was suddenly pressed against the neck with a hairpin.
"Who taught you to say those words just now?"
"Tell me or I'll kill you!"
The old man trembled with fear: "Heroine, spare me! Heroine, spare me! I'll talk, I'll talk!"
“This morning a masked man came to me and forced me to lie, otherwise he would kill my whole family.”
"I had no choice!"
Su Yujiao then asked, "What are the physical and vocal characteristics of a man?!"
Dr. Zhou tried hard to recall: "That person... that person was wearing a bamboo hat so I couldn't see his face. He was eight feet tall and had a strong build. His voice sounded like he spoke with a Beijing accent. I didn't notice anything else."
"At that time, he held a knife to my neck. I was so scared that I didn't dare to look closely."
"Come in with me."
Unable to find out who was behind it, she asked Lu Ziqian to investigate.
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