An indescribable stench immediately filled the air, making people nauseous.
[Holy crap! A scene of induced vomiting! This Lin family member is really ruthless to herself!]
After all that fuss, a large amount of warm water was poured down again.
Lin's face turned from bluish-purple to snow-white. Although her breathing was still weak, it was much more stable than before. After Lin was induced to vomit, the doctor gave her some pills to take.
After taking the pill, Lin's fingers began to tremble slightly, her lips moved, and her eyes seemed to want to open, but ultimately she kept them closed.
The doctor smiled with relief, wiped his sweat, and said to Zheng Yu, "Young Master, the poison has been stabilized for the time being, and your life has been saved. However, this ordeal has taken half your life. You need to take good care of yourself for some time, otherwise your internal organs will be severely damaged, and in the future... it may endanger your life."
Zheng Yu nodded slightly, but his eyes remained indifferent and devoid of any warmth.
"Thank you for your trouble, sir. Please prescribe some medicine to help her recover. Heyi, have someone carry Aunt Lin back to bed and take good care of her. No one is allowed to visit her without my permission, including the Second Miss."
He deliberately emphasized the word "care".
He Yi agreed and directed the servants to carefully carry the filthy and weak Lin Shi back to her bed in the inner room.
Zheng Yutang tried to rush over, but was firmly restrained by the strong and powerful old woman in the brocade box.
"Mother! Mother! Brother, let me see Mother!"
Zheng Yutang cried until she was hoarse.
Zheng Yu remained unmoved, and Zheng Yutang's eyes immediately flashed with resentment as she looked at him. Zheng Yu merely glanced at Zheng Yutang, and the chilling coldness in his gaze instantly silenced her sobs.
He turned to the old woman who had handed him the suicide note: "When did Aunt Lin write this letter? And how did it end up in your hands? Who else was in the room at the time? Tell me everything clearly, and if there is even a single falsehood..."
Before the warning could be finished, the old woman was so frightened that she slid down to her knees, her body trembling like a leaf.
The old woman stammered, "Reporting to...reporting to the young master! It was...it was just now! Concubine Lin suddenly said that she felt tightness in her chest and asked me to pour her a cup of hot tea. I had just turned around to go to the outer room when I heard a 'clang' from inside, as if a bottle had broken! I rushed back and saw Concubine Lin lying on the ground!"
The old woman continued, "She was still clutching this piece of paper in her hand, and there was an empty medicine bottle on the table! There were only the concubine and the old servant in the room at the time! The second young lady was next door; she came running after hearing the commotion!"
The old woman stammered as she gave her instructions.
After listening, Zheng Yu's lips curled into a very faint, almost mocking, cold smile.
He no longer looked at the old woman who was bowing her head and waiting for her fate.
He gave a cold smile, turned around and was about to leave, saying, "Watch this place! Heyi, come with your brother to see Father."
Zheng Yu led He Yi, and the two headed towards Minister Zheng's house.
Along the way, He Yi was still thinking about the thrilling scene she had just witnessed and the suspicious suicide note.
"Brother, Aunt Lin, she..."
"It's fake!" Zheng Yu's voice was firm and resolute.
"The bitter almond flavor was strong, but the dosage wasn't enough to be fatal. The illegible handwriting in the suicide note was obviously a pretense; I examined the handwriting, and it wasn't the frivolity of a dying man. Most importantly..."
Zheng Yu looked into He Yi's eyes: "When Father's spirits improved a couple of days ago, he already mentioned to me his intentions regarding the treatment of the Lin mother and daughter!"
"She must have heard rumors and, in desperation, is trying to use this self-inflicted death as a ploy to win her father's mercy and spare her and her daughter's lives. She even dreams of staying in the mansion as the mistress of the house."
He Yi then realized what was going on.
"So that's how it is! He's full of scheming and plotting."
Thinking of all of Lin's previous actions, she felt even more disgusted and wished that Minister Zheng would drive Lin away right now.
[Zheng Yu is amazing! He saw right through it.]
Too much cunning and scheming can lead to one's downfall and death.
Minister Zheng is about to make his move! Looking forward to it.
The smell of medicine in Minister Zheng's bedroom has noticeably faded. After a period of recuperation and treatment, Minister Zheng's spirits have indeed improved considerably today.
He was leaning against a soft pillow, being served medicine by a servant. However, the lingering solemnity and pain between his brows remained.
Zheng Yu and He Yi entered, and after exchanging greetings, Zheng Yu briefly reported the "suicide by poison" that had occurred at Lanxinyuan.
Zheng Yu recounted everything clearly, including the doctor's diagnosis, the nanny's testimony, and the contents of the suicide note.
Zheng Yu spoke calmly and without any personal emotion, simply stating the facts of the day in a straightforward and proper manner.
Upon hearing this, Minister Zheng's face instantly darkened.
He slammed the ginseng bowl down on the bedside table, and the bowl made a loud "bang" sound!
"This is outrageous! They're resorting to such despicable tactics now!"
Minister Zheng's voice trembled violently with anger, and his chest heaved.
"She wants to die? Fine! I'll grant her wish! That way she won't be a disgrace and a scourge to the family!"
Clearly, Lin's clumsy performance not only failed to win everyone's sympathy, especially Minister Zheng's, but also thoroughly enraged the master, who was already utterly disappointed in her.
Seeing that Minister Zheng was furious, He Yi quickly stepped forward.
She gently patted her father's stiff back: "Father! Please calm down. You've only just recovered, so please don't be angry. The doctor also said that Aunt Lin's life is no longer in danger."
Minister Zheng gasped for breath several times before looking at Zheng Yu, his eyes filled with exhaustion.
"Yu'er, there's no need to delay any longer regarding the matter I discussed with you before. Let's proceed as we agreed."
Zheng Yu looked at his father and saw that Minister Zheng's eyes were stern and indifferent. He understood that his father had completely given up on Lin Shi and Zheng Yutang today.
He then nodded: "Yes, Father! I'll take care of it right away."
Half an hour later.
Inside Lanxinyuan.
After undergoing a series of haphazard treatments, including administering medication, Lin's complexion gradually improved, and even her previously scattered consciousness began to clear.
At this moment, Lin was weakly looking at the door, while Zheng Yutang sat beside her with red and swollen eyes.
Zheng Yu walked in expressionlessly, accompanied by several burly, rough-looking women. The mother and daughter exchanged glances, their hearts leaping into their throats in an instant.
"Aunt Lin!"
Zheng Yu's voice was icy cold. "Your farce should end today."
Lin's eyes were filled with panic, and she even managed to squeeze out a few crocodile tears, her voice weak and mournful as she pleaded.
"Zheng Yu, I am, after all, a concubine of the Minister's family. You should call me Mother. I know I have committed grave sins and only wish to die. Please, Master, spare Yu Tang's life, for she is your own flesh and blood!"
She struggled to get out of bed to plead, but several old women nearby grabbed her shoulders.
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