It was finally over. Wei Wangqing breathed a sigh of relief. He felt that he really couldn't handle the situation just now, so he could only pretend to be aloof.
However, judging from the public's reaction just now, I think my speech was a complete success!
Now all I have to do is wait for the investigation results and the antidote; I can finally take a break.
I'm exhausted. Wei Wangqing's lazy nature hasn't changed at all; he's just had to be diligent these days.
After a day and a night of rest, Wei Wangqing returned full of energy.
Before dinner, Wei Wangqing finally met Wu Changming.
"Thanks to the river water Your Highness sent, I was able to extract the ingredients of the Wenliang herb from it and formulate the corresponding antidote."
"Wenliangcao?"
"Yes, *Ligusticum striatum* can be made into a slow-acting poison. This poison is a type of plant poison, and its main component is *Ligusticum striatum*. Those poisoned will cough up blood and die. The symptoms are extremely similar to those of a plague."
"Then what are we waiting for? We need to produce them in large quantities so we can distribute them to the people of the city."
"The toxicity is reduced by the river water, and the corresponding antidote is also difficult to prepare. If the dosage is not controlled properly, even a strong dose could be fatal!"
"Then what do you want to do?" Wei Wangqing frowned.
"Drug testing".
"Using people as test subjects?"
"Yes." He wouldn't want to use this method if he could.
"And they must be seriously ill patients."
How confident are you?
"Sixty percent."
To be honest, Wei Wangqing was at a loss for what to do.
While there will always be those who take the lead, ...
"Take your medicine and come with me."
The Lin residence.
"Patriarch Lin, that's how it is, so this medicine..."
"I can."
"Let me finish speaking first. You can choose not to try, and we'll think of another way, or find someone else. You have the right to refuse."
"Your Highness, cough cough, I'm very happy to be able to do something for you. I've always been under your protection without repaying you in any way. Besides, if it weren't for you, I would have lost my life long ago. I'm already very grateful to have a chance to live." Although she wanted to live even more, she couldn't be so selfish. Even businessmen have their bottom lines.
"Alright, if you fail this time... I will protect your family and report your work of testing medicine for the people to His Majesty, and I will make your Lin family the leading merchant family."
"Thank you, Your Highness."
"Wu Changming, come here."
Lin Dagui had no reaction an hour after taking the medicine.
It hasn't gotten better, but it hasn't gotten any worse either.
"What is this?" Wei Wangqing looked at Wu Changming.
"We did it! Your Highness, we did it!" Wu Changming exclaimed excitedly.
"But she hasn't changed at all?" Wei Wangqing was pleased but more puzzled.
"It can't be that fast! Do you think it's insect poison?"
"This plant poison penetrates into the bones and blood, unlike insect poison. Moreover, this person's condition is more serious. Presumably, after one night, he will start to improve tomorrow."
Upon hearing this, Wei Wangqing finally breathed a sigh of relief; heaven had not been unkind to her after all.
Wei Wangqing immediately ordered all his men to help Wu Changming search for the necessary medicinal herbs and produce a large quantity of the antidote. They worked day and night to produce the required amount of medicine as quickly as possible.
Back to the city lord's mansion.
Wei Wangqing discovered that the city lord was still waiting for him.
"What brings you here, Lord He?"
"This humble official would like to ask Your Highness how the investigation is progressing."
"Does the City Lord intend to inquire about my affairs?" Wei Wangqing asked in return.
The city lord hurriedly said in a trembling voice, "This humble official dares not, I was only concerned about Your Highness. I never expected that there would be such a villain who would dare to poison my territory. It is truly outrageous."
"Is that so?" Wei Wangqing asked with a half-smile.
"Of course." The city lord had an expression that said, "I'm doing this for the country and the people."
"It's still under investigation. I'll definitely tell you the first thing when the results are out," Wei Wangqing said with a smile.
"Good, good, good." The city lord's face was full of smiles.
"Your Highness, please enjoy your meal. I will not disturb you any longer."
"Why don't you come along, Lord He?"
"No, I have already eaten."
"Okay." Good, at least I won't feel disgusted by this person.
The next morning, Wei Wangqing felt dizzy and weak all over.
I feel like my brain isn't working properly anymore.
"Li Nuo, Li Nuo."
"Your Highness, what's wrong?"
“Witch, Witch Changming.”
"Was it Wu Changming who harmed you? I'll go and arrest him right away."
Wei Wangqing was so angry with his subordinates that he coughed up a mouthful of blood.
"Your Highness!" Li Nuo was terrified. His Highness must not be harmed. This... this is very similar to the two families that were poisoned at the beginning.
Yes, Wu Changming! Wu Changming can definitely save His Highness!
"Your Highness, please wait a moment. I will go and bring Wu Changming here immediately."
After saying that, he left in a hurry.
Sigh! Wei Wangqing sighed inwardly. This Li Nuo was far too unreliable.
However, concern can cloud judgment, and Wei Wangqing felt a warmth in his heart.
Wu Changming was quickly brought over, and seeing Wei Wangqing's state, he knew something was wrong.
They then compared Wei Wangqing's blood with the toxin extracted from the teacup at the Li family's house, and it was indeed a poison.
Undiluted, pure plant toxins from the herb *Euphorbia humifusa*.
"Has Your Highness been in contact with any suspicious persons?" Wu Changming asked.
"City Lord." Wei Wangqing couldn't think of anyone else but her. She also remembered the City Lord's question last night; she should have been on guard earlier.
Such people have absolutely no sense of rules or bottom line.
"It's good that Your Highness is aware of the situation. I'll go get the antidote for you right away."
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