"There are many Gu masters in the southern border region, but each of them has a different method of raising Gu."
Xu Nian recalled some information she had consulted during the treatment of Jiang Yuanqing: "The Gu poison of that old man Xun was incompatible with a certain herb in the calming medicine, and one of the symptoms was vomiting blood."
When Jiang Yuanqing encountered this situation, she was truly panicked.
But the Second Prince was calmer than her. Even though all his confidants were advising him not to cooperate with her, he still allowed her to treat him.
Because of this trust, Xu Nian didn't sleep well for several nights.
The two of them tried almost every herb in the house before finally finding the one that was incompatible with the Gu worm.
It couldn't cure diseases; it was probably because Xun Lao added something when he made the Gu, which caused this herb's peculiar properties. That's why Xu Nian remembered it so clearly.
She also wondered if the emperor and the princes also had poison in their bodies, so during that time she often put that herb in a sachet and wandered around the emperor and the princes.
Unexpectedly, this matter was not found on the emperor, but rather during battles with the enemy.
But how can we be sure that the Gu worm is incompatible with that herb?
To be honest, and I'm not trying to be argumentative, I have the same question.
Mo Yun shared the same question and asked it. Xu Nian got up and took out a herb from her space. "Colorful Leaf Grass, it clears heat and detoxifies, calms the mind and relieves depression. Whether it has any effect or not, we'll know after trying it."
Mo Yun remained noncommittal about her simple and crude methods.
Gu Zhan shook his head helplessly and followed. If it really was someone close to the Fifth Prince who did it, then this war would truly require careful consideration.
What are you doing?
Xu Nian's return surprised Meng Fan's mother.
Seeing her approach her son with a herb, she was surprised and wanted to stop her, but then she saw Xu Nian stick a yellow talisman on her forehead.
He immediately froze in that position.
"Be honest, I won't harm your son."
The man standing beside her widened his eyes and was about to step forward impulsively, but Mo Yun arrived in time to stop him. "The princess is only doing this for Meng Fan's sake. Brother, you should check the situation first."
Gu Zhan also stepped forward quickly, standing between Xu Nian and the Meng family.
His eyes shone like bright stars, and his handsome features were striking. The bloodlust of someone who had fought on the battlefield immediately emanated from him, and his eyes were devoid of any emotion.
The Meng family members were extremely intimidating, and even the eldest brother of the Meng family, who had just been shouting that he would teach Xu Nian a lesson, had now fallen silent.
Marshal of the Three Armed Forces!
He considered himself someone he couldn't afford to offend; others could crush him with a single finger.
Ignoring the commotion behind her, Xu Nian held the coleus in front of Meng Fan's nose and waved it.
After a while, just when Mo Yun felt defeated, Meng Fan, who had been quiet, twitched slightly. His brows furrowed, and the bulge on his neck reappeared.
"This, this..."
Mo Yun was completely stunned, and the Meng family had never seen such a scene before.
They had always thought that the bag on Meng Fan's body was a normal phenomenon, just as the old man had said. They never expected that Xu Nian would make it reappear with just a slight shake!
Before Meng Fan could vomit blood again, Xu Nian pressed his acupoints once more to calm him down.
Then, after exchanging a glance with Gu Zhan, the two walked out of the room together. Looking up at the clear blue sky above, they were unsure of what to feel.
[I don't understand. Jiang Yuanche was also the emperor's son. He was a man of the Xuan Dynasty. Even if he hated his father, he shouldn't have harmed the country.]
[Upstairs, you're being naive. He's gone mad; he only wants the emperor to experience the bitterness of falling from grace because he hates him.]
【So what do we do now? There must be plenty of this poison in that thick fog.】
"There should be all these things in the thick fog, but why did they scatter as soon as they saw us?" Xu Nian blinked and asked a question.
Logically speaking, only the owner should be able to control such a thing, but when they arrived, the Fifth Prince and that Elder Xun should have been in the capital.
Gu Zhan had also thought of this problem: "Is there any way to see the situation there without being there in person?"
Yes, it is.
However, this method generally only allows viewing, not remote control.
This thing must have only recently arrived at the border. If Elder Xun rides back as fast as he can...
Xu Nian's eyes suddenly lit up, and she took Gu Zhan's hand and walked towards their own courtyard, ignoring Mo Yun who came out behind them to ask about the situation.
"When I left the capital, I left a ring with Jiang Yuanqing." As soon as she entered the room, she closed the door and cast a protective barrier. "Whether Elder Xun is in the capital or not, we'll find out by asking him."
At that time, Jiang Yuanqing was already in the imperial court, and he was constantly fighting with the Fifth Prince.
The fourth prince, sandwiched between the two, seemed to be more favored by the emperor because of his neutrality, but he never showed anything when the second prince and the fifth prince were vying for power.
Jiang Yuanqing was in a real bind. He had already come up with a way to deal with Jiang Yuanche, but he was hesitant to make a move because he was wary of the Gu Masters around him.
At that moment, the ring, which had been dull ever since Xu Nian gave it to him, suddenly lit up. "Brother Qingming, may I come in?"
Xu Nian's lighthearted, teasing voice came from within.
The second prince raised an eyebrow, and the person sitting next to him curiously leaned closer. "Princess Fu'an, aren't you fighting alongside Marshal Gu? You still have time to chat with me?"
Since Xu Nian left, there has been no news of her. Both children went from wanting their older sister at the beginning to not asking about her at all.
Jiang Yuanqing felt sorry for them; they were friends, after all, and they hadn't been able to get any news from each other for a month.
Xu Nian, realizing she was in the wrong, touched her nose guiltily. "What are you saying? I have something to ask you for help today. I suspect that Elder Xun is no longer in the capital. Could you help me investigate? You must be having a headache over the Fifth Prince's matter right now."
"That old guy isn't in the capital?"
The Fourth Prince?
A familiar, nonchalant voice suddenly came from the ring. She and Gu Zhan exchanged a glance, both of them somewhat puzzled.
But now is not the time to ask these questions. "It's just a guess. We've run into some trouble here, and judging from the methods, it seems to be the person who did it, but we're not sure, so we need your help to investigate."
After telling them the whole story, the two men, who had been hesitant to act because of Xun Lao, finally showed joy on their faces.
The Fourth Prince, in particular, patted his chest and guaranteed that he would get to the bottom of this matter for Xu Nian!
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