Chapter 35: Poison
The next day.
When Meng Lingge woke up, it was just beginning to get light.
She was held in Wen Zhiming's arms, her whole body aching. Remembering that she had important things to do today, she carefully brushed Wen Zhiming's hand away and quietly got out of bed to get dressed.
But she accidentally touched a sore spot, and the pain made her groan.
Meng Lingge turned around and saw that Wen Zhiming was still sleeping soundly, perhaps because he was too tired last night.
While asleep, Wen Zhiming showed no signs of abnormality, yet he appeared stronger and more masculine than any other man.
Meng Lingge reached out and pulled the quilt up a little, covering Wen Zhiming's exposed, strong shoulders.
A strange thought suddenly arose in his mind: with such a strong body, if he were to learn martial arts while in a normal state of mind, he would definitely be a great martial arts talent.
If Wen Zhiming had more things to do, he wouldn't be so keen on the wedding night. Now, with such excessive demands, although she doesn't dislike it, her body really can't take it.
There was a gentle knock on the door, and Holly's voice came through.
"Princess Consort, are you awake?"
Meng Lingge was already dressed. She opened the door, went out, and gently closed it behind her.
As they walked out, they asked questions.
"How's the investigation going?"
Although it was late when she returned to the manor yesterday, Meng Lingge still had someone investigate Su Leran's background and her grudges with Magistrate Liu.
Firstly, she was concerned about Su Leran's medical skills; secondly, she meant well in trying to save someone, but the cause and effect had to be investigated, and she couldn't help someone she shouldn't have.
Dongqing followed Meng Lingge into the next room and took out the things she had prepared to help Meng Lingge wash up.
The information obtained from the secret guards will be presented truthfully.
"Su Leran is indeed a doctor, but no one knows where he came from. All that is known is that he only arrived in the capital two months ago. He never treats ordinary illnesses, only strange and unusual diseases. He has a good reputation, and it is said that he has indeed cured many strange diseases."
"These past few days, he was invited to treat the illness at Magistrate Liu's residence. I heard that Magistrate Liu's aunt's condition was initially improving, but she suddenly died yesterday for some unknown reason. Magistrate Liu has issued an order to arrest Su Leran, saying that he is a charlatan who has harmed people's lives."
The information I gathered was largely the same as what Su Leran had said.
Meng Lingge perked up upon hearing this: "So, he wasn't lying to me. Go prepare the carriage; I need to see Doctor Su now."
When Wen Zhiming wakes up, he will keep clinging to her.
But now she's going to Su Leran to discuss Wen Zhiming's condition.
With Wen Zhiming nearby, Su Leran would be more cautious, and Wen Zhiming probably wouldn't like others talking about his illness either.
That's why she got up early to take care of this matter.
If I'm quick, I can still make it back to have breakfast with Wen Zhiming.
The carriage was quickly prepared, and Meng Lingge went with only Dong Qing.
Before leaving, she specifically instructed Chunhong and the others that if Wen Zhiming looked for her after waking up, they should tell her to go to the market to buy some things and that they would come back as soon as possible.
There were few pedestrians on the road in the early morning, and the carriage traveled very fast. It was just dawn when they arrived at Yun Shen Pavilion.
Meng Lingge was worried that Su Leyan was still asleep and it wouldn't be appropriate to disturb her peaceful sleep so early in the morning. However, when she knocked on the courtyard gate, she found Su Leyan sitting in the courtyard, dressed neatly, with a small dish of vegetables and a bowl of thin porridge on the stone table in front of her.
Standing to the side, Granny Li looked at Meng Lingge apologetically and said, "Miss, Doctor Su insisted on cooking the porridge and serving the dishes himself, and this old servant couldn't stop him."
Su Leyan laughed heartily: "Princess Consort, please don't blame the old woman. It was cold this morning, and the old woman is old and moves slowly. I was also very hungry, so I simply made it myself. I hope the Princess Consort won't be offended."
He barely ate anything yesterday and was almost starving.
After saying that, he turned to Granny Li and said, "Please have a bowl and chopsticks. If the Princess Consort doesn't mind, we can have a simple meal together."
Meng Lingge moved lightly and sat down opposite him.
"good."
Su Leyan was quite relaxed and at ease in her little courtyard, and quickly took over as the guest.
The dishes before me looked tempting, and the white porridge was thick and creamy.
It looks simple, but it's clearly not something someone cooking for the first time could make.
Su Leyan sat elegantly, and her movements of holding a spoon and chopsticks were dignified and composed, completely different from the itinerant doctor Meng Lingge had imagined.
Meng Lingge's gaze fell on his hands, which were unusually slender and fair. The more Meng Lingge looked, the more she felt that these hands did not resemble a man's hands.
Perhaps noticing Meng Lingge's gaze, Su Leyan smiled and said, "I have been learning medicine from my master since I was a child. These hands have been tested with many kinds of medicinal herbs. By chance, they have become excessively white. I'm not afraid that the Princess Consort will laugh at me, but my hands are the envy of many young ladies."
Meng Lingge took the porridge handed to her by the nanny and said, "It is indeed very enviable."
She originally intended to directly tell Su Leyan about Wen Zhiming's condition to see if Su Leyan had any experience in this area or if there was any way to cure it.
Based on the observation just now, it was clear that Dr. Su still had some problems, so he hesitated again.
Su Leyan pushed the side dishes in front of Meng Lingge, "Your Highness, you came to see me so early in the morning, surely not to have breakfast with me?"
The words sounded a bit offensive, but his smile was open and his eyes were clear. Meng Lingge couldn't see any frivolity on his face, so he had no intention of teasing her and was just genuinely asking about her purpose.
After careful consideration, Meng Lingge's desire to cure Wen Zhiming's illness ultimately prevailed. "Last night I heard that Doctor Su is skilled in treating rare and unusual diseases. I do have a request to make."
Su Leyan replied with a serious expression upon hearing this.
"Let me make a bold guess: the Crown Princess has come for Prince Wen, who is also your husband, is that right?"
Meng Lingge nodded: "Yes."
This person actually figured it out, but Wen Zhiming's condition is well-known, so it's not surprising that he could guess it.
Since that's the case, there's nothing more to hide.
So she asked expectantly, "Since Doctor Su guessed it and saw my husband last night, do you have any insights into his condition?"
Su Leyan had finished his porridge, so he got up and filled another bowl. He said slowly, "Last night, I was saved by the Crown Prince and Crown Princess. Even if the Crown Princess hadn't come to see me today, I was planning to wait a few days to discuss this matter with her."
Meng Lingge asked excitedly, "So, you really have a way?"
Su Leyan lowered her head and remained silent, only drinking her porridge.
Meng Lingge said urgently, "If Doctor Su can cure my husband, I can help you resolve the trouble with Magistrate Liu. In addition, if you need a reward, even if it's ten thousand taels of gold or a fortune, I will do my best to help."
Su Leyan finally put down the bowl. "Does the Crown Princess think that I am trying to extort money by remaining silent? No, no, no, I have not yet repaid the life-saving grace you and the Crown Prince have shown me, how could I possibly ask you for payment?"
"I didn't answer just now because I was really hungry and wanted to have some more porridge."
"However, I am not sure whether I can save Prince Wen. According to my observation, Prince Wen is not frightened, but has been poisoned by a curse."
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