Chapter 451: Boar
Xixi's words were like a stone dropped into a lake, stirring up ripples and breaking the long silence in the palace. There was an inexplicable sense of tension in the air, and everyone stared at Xixi, expecting her next words.
Originally, everyone was still trying to figure out Xixi's thoughts, but now that she pointed them out directly, the confusing truth seemed to gradually become clear in front of everyone, but it was like a landscape in the mist, vaguely visible but hard to touch.
"That boar? Is it the one that caused the plague in the palace last time?" Qin Qixuan's eyes flashed with curiosity, and he couldn't help but ask.
Xiao Xixi nodded in confirmation, her face full of seriousness and affirmation, "Yes, that's it. There should be some secret exchanges between Anyueya and the Miao people. And that insect is most likely the Miao's King of Insects!"
Pei Xuanyi narrowed his eyes slightly when he heard this, revealing a sharp light. He pondered for a moment and spoke slowly.
"The Miao's King of Insects? If it can only be used to make medicine, then it is indeed a waste of talent."
When Xiao Xixi mentioned the insect, it seemed to give Pei Xuanyi a new idea.
"Your Majesty, although he doesn't know why he attacked Zhao Zemo now, we may be able to find a way to rescue Zhao Zemo from prison." These words seemed like a ray of hope, lighting up in everyone's heart.
Zhao Zemo must not die, at least at this critical moment, his life and death are related to a larger interest pattern. If he encounters misfortune for this reason, the King and wife of Jinnan, the parents who dote on their child, will definitely resent the Daliang royal family. Such a result will undoubtedly make the situation worse for Daliang. The troops in the direction of Jinnan will be lacking, and it may even cause internal and external troubles, and the security of the entire country will be in jeopardy.
However, Xixi did not think about so many complicated political factors. She simply did not want Zhao Shuoer to be sad because of the loss of his loved ones. Her clear eyes were full of curiosity. She looked at Pei Xuanyi beside her, expecting him to give a solution.
"Little Huangsun brother, what can you do?"
Xixi's voice was full of urgency.
Pei Xuanyi smiled and stretched out his hand, gently touching Xixi's head, as if to soothe her anxiety. He spoke slowly.
"Although many ministers tried to persuade His Majesty with the stability of the country, His Majesty didn't seem to care. I observed his attitude and he didn't seem to really want Zhao Zemo's life. However, the situation in prison is ever-changing and no one can predict it."
His words revealed his concern for Zhao Zemo's safety. Anyueya and Anyuesheng could take action at any time, causing Zhao Zemo to "accidentally" encounter an accident in prison.
"But," Pei Xuanyi changed the subject, a gleam in his eyes, "We may ask your fifth brother to come back to help. Now the emperor's health is getting worse and worse. If your fifth brother can find a way to treat the emperor's illness, then we may be able to take this opportunity to gain a glimmer of hope for Zhao Zemo."
After hearing what Pei Xuanyi said, Xiao Xixi showed an expression of disbelief on her face.
She was secretly surprised.
[The emperor is in poor health? This was never mentioned in the books of the previous life! In my memory, until Anyueya became a female official in her teens, the emperor was still energetic and vigorous! ]
She couldn't help but start to think about the reason. Could it be because of the previous plague?
However, this idea was quickly denied by her. Because the plague caused by the boar was successfully solved by her fifth brother, wasn't it?
The fifth brother not only eliminated the toxins caused by the boar, but also effectively controlled the epidemic.
Suddenly, Xiao Xixi's eyes widened, as if she thought of some key information.
Yes, boar! How could she forget this important clue?
Anyueya had bitten Zhao Zemo with that boar, but strangely, Zhao Zemo showed no signs of poisoning.
There must be something strange about this. Thinking of the emperor's physical condition, Xiao Xixi suddenly realized.
The emperor was also bitten by Anyueya's boar. Although the fifth brother had eliminated the toxins, the other effects of the boar may still be affecting the emperor's body.
This discovery made Xiao Xixi both surprised and excited. She felt that she seemed to have touched the core of the incident.
"Could it be that the cricket has the function of manipulating people's hearts?" Xiao Xixi murmured to herself. This sentence was like a stone that caused ripples on the calm lake.
After hearing this, Pei Xuanyi turned around abruptly and stared at Xixi with sharp eyes, "Xixi, what did you say? Manipulate people's hearts? That cricket has such a magical effect?" His voice was filled with disbelief and deep vigilance.
Everyone was attracted by Pei Xuanyi's reaction and gathered around, and they couldn't help but be surprised. Although they had heard of various legends about crickets, the strange ability to manipulate people's hearts was still beyond their imagination.
"If there really is such a parasite, wouldn't it be impossible to guard against it?" Qin Qixuan frowned, his voice filled with deep worry. If this kind of parasite that can manipulate people's hearts falls into the hands of someone with evil intentions, the consequences will be disastrous.
Zhao Shuoer also looked at Qin Xixi, with a bit of doubt and inquiry in his eyes, "Xixi, how do you know all this? Does this kind of parasite really exist?"
Qin Xixi took a deep breath, she knew that the information she inadvertently revealed had caused a great shock to everyone. She spoke slowly, her voice firm and powerful.
"I also saw the records in some ancient books. I originally thought it was just a legend, but now it seems that this kind of parasite may really exist."
Little Xixi's face showed a rare serious expression.
"I heard a story about a Miao woman."
Just like what she had just whispered, this was actually something she had just recalled, a story that was not described in detail in the book but was very impressive.
"This Miao woman fell in love with a Han man, but the Han man did not love her." Xiao Xixi continued, "So, she tried her best to try to make the man change his mind. However, the man was very loyal to his wife, and no matter how hard the Miao woman tried, he remained unmoved."
"However, things took a strange turn in the end. After the Miao woman returned to her tribe once, the originally determined Han man suddenly changed his attitude. He abandoned his wife and children, gave up his fame and status, and willingly followed the Miao woman back to her tribe. What's even more shocking is that in the end he actually became a plaything in the hands of the Miao woman..."
After Xixi finished speaking, everyone widened their eyes with expressions of disbelief on their faces.