The poisonous heart is like red wine in a glass, or like a dazzling ruby, shimmering red in the palm of your hand.
Li Erniang carefully put away the poisonous heart, turned to Li Jin and smiled, "I didn't expect you to still be taking such good care of it after all these years. This poisonous heart is really effective."
"I will take good care of Second Madam's things," Li Jin said earnestly.
Li Erniang didn't say anything, but looked out the window. Outside Li Jin's study was a pond, and the herb garden in the distance could be clearly seen at a glance.
The weather outside began to fog up, turning into a light drizzle. Li Erniang turned around, picked up the red wine on the table, and comfortably reclined on the sofa, smiling as she said, "You really know how to enjoy yourself. The feng shui of this room is excellent. But what I didn't expect was..."
Looking at the red wine in her hand, Li Erniang's gaze held a hint of melancholy and reminiscence. "You still have this bottle of wine..."
Li Jin smiled slightly and nodded, "Yes, I've thought of many ways to hide and preserve this bottle of wine, just so that one day I can see you again, Second Aunt, and taste it with you."
Li Erniang smiled faintly and said nothing.
"With Second Aunt's help this time, I think we'll soon be able to defeat that poisonous creature," Li Jin said earnestly.
Li Erniang took a sip of wine and asked, "The matter of the poison is a minor issue. I'm just curious, aren't you going to ask me what I would do with that poisonous heart?"
In Li Erniang's memory, Li Jin was diligent and inquisitive, always having endless questions. Despite his strong curiosity, he never asked her any.
Li Jin paused, gave an awkward laugh, and said:
"Second Aunt, you will naturally tell me what you are capable of telling me."
Li Erniang smiled faintly, "Yes, things I don't want to tell you, even if you ask me, I won't say a word more!"
Setting down her wine cup, Li Erniang seemed to have lost interest in tasting it. She went back to the window, gazing at the ripples on the pond caused by the light rain, and spoke:
"A storm is brewing, and the harmony of this world will soon be shattered! The time has come to test everyone."
Li Erniang paused slightly, then continued, "There are many things I didn't expect when I came back this time. I didn't expect that the current head of the Li family would be you."
Li Jin's gaze flickered slightly. Although Li Erniang wasn't looking at him, he didn't even dare to look at her back.
Li Erniang smiled slightly, seemingly already anticipating the guilty look in Li Jin's eyes behind her, and said calmly, "You don't need to feel any pressure or burden. Besides wanting to take the Poison Heart, I also wanted to see you, and then..."
Li Erniang turned her head and said with a serious expression, "I want your answer!"
Seeing Li Erniang's serious expression, Li Jin hurriedly stood up and solemnly said, "Erniang, go ahead and ask."
"If the three kingdoms of the world were to unite, which ruler do you think would become king?" Li Erniang asked Li Jin with piercing eyes.
Li Jin was taken aback, not expecting Li Erniang to ask such a question. He stroked his chin and thought seriously for a moment before speaking:
"The Kingdom of Shuyi possesses a rich cultural heritage and amazing magical arts. Although it cannot match the fighting strength of the Kingdom of Warriors, it is well-balanced in both culture and combat."
"The Samurai Kingdom has recently undergone a change of leadership, and it is rumored that the current monarch is a genius who excels in both literature and martial arts. In comparison to the Shuyi Kingdom, if we consider the monarch's abilities, I think the Samurai Kingdom has a better chance."
Li Erniang squinted at Li Jin, which surprised everyone, as he didn't mention Weilong Kingdom at all. She asked with some doubt, "As a person from Weilong Kingdom, don't you value Weilong Kingdom at all?"
Li Jin shook his head and said seriously, "It is precisely because I am from the Weilong Kingdom that I understand the drawbacks of the Weilong Kingdom's laws even better. Some punishments are too cruel, some imperial power is too domineering, and some high-ranking officials are too ruthless. These drawbacks are limited by the written law and cannot be seen through by law alone. If it is a wise ruler, it is fine, but unfortunately, the Weilong Kingdom does not have a wise monarch!"
"Is the monarch of Weilong Kingdom not wise enough?" Li Erniang frowned and asked with some curiosity.
"Actually, it's not that it wasn't wise, but there were other factors. One of them is combat strength. There are very few strong new generation warriors in the Weilong Kingdom, and those few are quite arrogant. Above them are the older generation who are too old, have outdated ideas, and are afraid of death. If a war breaks out with other countries, they might even offer to surrender!"
Li Jin analyzed, "Furthermore, the current ruler, Qingyang, is not as powerful as Princess Qingge. Subservient to a woman, his authority is inferior. How can he expect his generals to be convinced? I dare say that if Princess Qingge were to die now, the first country to be annexed by Shuyi Kingdom and Wushi Kingdom would be Weilong Kingdom!"
Li Jin's analysis was so insightful that Li Erniang hadn't expected it. Li Erniang looked at Li Jin and suddenly smiled, "I know you are naturally intelligent, but I didn't expect that even while you were diligently studying medicine, you were also always paying attention to politics."
Li Jin smiled bitterly, "In the past few years, Princess Qingge has been away. Although the Weilong Kingdom appears harmonious on the surface, many shady dealings are taking place behind the scenes. When I treat those politicians, I always hear a lot of stories."
Li Erniang squinted at Li Jin, then smiled wickedly, "I heard that the selection of virtuous men in Weilong Kingdom has been brought forward this year. A virtuous man selection will be held soon. Are you interested in giving it a try?"
Li Jin was somewhat surprised. "Second Aunt, our Li family has been practicing medicine for generations. Isn't it a bit inappropriate for us to go into politics?"
“There’s nothing inappropriate about it! When war breaks out, how many people do you think a small clinic and a mere doctor can save?” Li Erniang immediately stood up and looked at Li Jin.
Hearing Li Erniang's words, Li Jin suddenly realized the seriousness of the problem and immediately nodded, "Okay, then I'll give it a try."
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