Chapter 209 Poisoning
A few days later, there was some disturbance at Yunshan Academy.
In private, the noble ladies' whispers drifted into Chen He's ears like spider silk swaying in the wind.
"Have you heard? The daughter of Minister Li was walking in her garden the other night when she fell off a rockery on flat ground. Her face... is completely ruined."
"And the one from Minister Zhang's family said his leg was broken by a beam falling from his own house. He'll have to spend the rest of his life in bed."
"The most bizarre thing is that Taifu Wang's granddaughter suddenly fell into a coma. We consulted all the famous doctors in the capital, but none of them could figure out what was wrong with her!"
The noble lady who said this had a trembling voice of fear.
Chen He's knuckles turned slightly white as he held the scroll.
The daughter of Minister Li, the one from Minister Zhang, the granddaughter of Grand Tutor Wang...
Aren’t these the ones who pointed fingers at Xiao Mingzhu and laughed the loudest during the piano lesson that day?
An ominous premonition, like a cold poisonous snake, emerged from the deepest part of her heart and entangled her limbs.
Shen He closed his eyes.
He had worked secretly for the Queen and Xiao Jingren for many years, and cultivated countless shady forces and connections for them.
Now that the Queen has fallen and Xiao Jingren has lost power, Xue Minglan has become the most popular Prince Yi in front of the Emperor.
Naturally, all the poisonous snakes and ferocious beasts lurking in the shadows have changed their masters and obey his orders.
For him, killing a few people and destroying a few people is just a matter of talking.
There wasn't even a shred of evidence.
This person is even more terrifying than she imagined.
***
In the quiet room of the academy, the scent of sandalwood wafts through the air.
Chen Suixin sighed, her beautiful face full of worry.
"This matter is most likely the work of Prince Yi."
Yan Qingyi poured new tea for the two of them. His expression was as calm as ever, but there was a hint of solemnity in his eyes.
"He did it cleanly and efficiently. Without evidence, no one could do anything to him."
Chen Suixin looked at Chen He and spoke worriedly.
"Ah He, you have to be careful."
"Xue Minglan is a lunatic now, very paranoid. I'm really afraid he will do something to you again."
Upon hearing this, Yan Qingyi shook his head slightly.
"He loves you deeply. On the surface, he will never touch you at all."
His eyes fell on Shen He, and he changed the subject with unprecedented seriousness.
"But I don't know if he will touch other people."
"for example……"
"Jing Chi."
With a "boom", something seemed to explode in Chen He's head.
Her heart suddenly sank, as if she had fallen into an icy cave.
Yes, Xue Minglan is so jealous!
How could he tolerate Jing Chi being by her side every day?
***
When I took the piano lesson again, the atmosphere in the classroom was so depressing that it made me feel breathless.
The seats of the noble ladies who had met with misfortune were empty and particularly eye-catching.
The rest of the people sat upright, even breathing lightly.
Xiao Mingzhu sat in front of the piano, still playing haltingly and without forming a tune.
But this time, no one dared to whisper.
No one dared to look up at her anymore.
Everyone stared at their piano intently, as if afraid of being stared at by something invisible.
***
After class, everyone left, leaving only Chen He and Xiao Mingzhu.
Shen He walked up to her and asked gently.
"Mingzhu, do you know why Sister Li and the others didn't come to class?"
Xiao Mingzhu simply shook her head, without a trace of impurities in her clear eyes.
"I don't know."
Then she smiled again, her smile innocent and bright.
“But, Sister Shen, it’s okay if they don’t come.”
"That way, no one will laugh at me!"
Looking at her innocent smile, Chen He felt a chill rising from the soles of his feet.
Just then.
"Bang--"
The door of the school was slammed open.
There was a burst of exclamations and commotion outside the door.
A little maid who was usually in charge of sweeping and cleaning rushed in, her face completely pale.
"Mr. Shen...Mr. Shen! Something bad has happened!"
Her voice was shaking and she sounded like she was crying.
"Mr. Chen..."
"Mr. Chen, she...she fainted!"
Chen He's mind buzzed and went blank in an instant.
"Whatever you want!"
She screamed and rushed out without thinking, picking up her skirt.
The entrance of the dance studio was packed with people, all of them were students and servants who had rushed over after hearing the news. They all stretched their necks to look inside, their faces filled with panic and curiosity.
“Get out of the way!”
Chen He's voice was fierce, with a barely perceptible tremor.
The crowd was intimidated by her fierce aura and subconsciously made way for her.
Chen He rushed into the circle of people and saw the scene inside at a glance.
However, what made her pupils shrink suddenly was not Chen Sui Xin lying on the ground, but the helpless figure standing next to Chen Sui Xin.
Xiao Jingchi!
How come he is here?
He stood there blankly, his hands tightly clutching the corners of his clothes, like a child who had done something wrong and was waiting to be punished by an adult.
Chen He's heart twitched violently.
But right now, she couldn't care less.
"Whatever you want!"
She rushed forward, knelt on the ground, and half-lifted the unconscious Chen Suixin into her arms.
The person in his arms had a cold body and a pretty face as white as paper, completely devoid of any blood.
"How could this happen? Why would he faint for no reason?"
Chen He's voice was trembling. She reached out to feel Chen Suixin's breath, and the weak breath made her heart sink suddenly.
At this moment, a figure faster and more urgent than her rushed in with a gust of wind.
"Whatever you want!"
It’s Yan Qingyi!
He pushed aside the last few people blocking his way and staggered forward.
When he saw Chen Suixin lying unconscious on the ground, the calm expression that had remained unchanged for thousands of years shattered for the first time.
There was unprecedented horror and fear in his eyes.
"Just follow your heart! Just follow your heart! Wake up!"
He squatted down, his voice full of panic.
Shen He had never seen Yan Qingyi like this before.
With trembling hands, he wanted to touch Chen Suixin's face, but suddenly pulled back as if afraid of disturbing something.
The next moment, he no longer hesitated and picked up Chen Sui Xin horizontally, as if he was holding a rare treasure.
"quick!"
Yan Qingyi turned around and roared at the stunned crowd outside.
"Call the doctors! Call all the doctors in the academy!"
***
Yan Qingyi carried Chen Suixin all the way back to his room.
For the first time, the room, which had always been filled with the fragrance of books and ink, was filled with such a tense and chaotic atmosphere.
In order to ensure the safety of the noble ladies, the academy always invites the best doctors in the capital to take charge.
Soon, an old doctor with white hair and beard arrived, panting, carrying a medicine box.
"Mr. Yan, this..."
Yan Qingyi's eyes were red as he carefully placed Chen Suixin on his bed, his voice very hoarse.
"Sir, come on, look at her!"
The old doctor didn't dare to delay and hurried forward, placing three fingers on Chen Suixin's wrist.
The room was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.
Chen He stood aside, his heart seemed to be tightly grasped by an invisible hand, making it almost impossible to breathe.
Time seemed to be stretched to an incomparable length at this moment.
The old doctor's brows went from relaxed to slightly furrowed, and then to a knot.
He withdrew his hand and his expression became extremely solemn.
Yan Qingyi's heart sank little by little along with his expression.
"How...?"
He spoke with difficulty, each word seeming to be squeezed out from his throat.
The old doctor stood up and bowed deeply to Yan Qingyi and Shen He, his voice heavy as iron.
"Princess, Mr. Yan."
"Mr. Chen..."
"It's not just a fainting spell."
"She was poisoned."
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