Everyone suddenly understood, and the ladies in power in the family understood it even more clearly.
No matter who it is, no one wants to lose power and live under the will of others. This Second Madam Ling probably doesn't want to give back the housekeeper power at all, so she deliberately avoids Ling Xiang.
Mrs. Ling's face was extremely grim. "Xiang'er, I didn't lie to you. Aren't you poisoned now? I want you to take good care of yourself, so I don't want you to suffer too much. Don't worry, Xiang'er. As soon as you are completely recovered, I will immediately hand over the housekeeper's power to you."
Ling Xiang didn't buy into the promises made by Mrs. Ling Er, and said with a determined look:
"Hasn't Second Aunt also been poisoned? You can think so much about Xiang'er, how can Xiang'er watch you work hard despite being sick? Xiang'er is not afraid of hardship, but I am afraid that I can't support the Marquis of Zhenguo Mansion and bring shame to my parents. I hope that Second Aunt will fulfill her promise and give Xiang'er the opportunity to take responsibility."
Mrs. Ling was in a dilemma. Fortunately, He Xun in the inner hall heard the noise outside, finished the treatment as soon as possible, and walked out first, attracting everyone's attention at the right time, and just resolved Mrs. Ling's embarrassing situation.
"Thank you, Doctor He!" The Prime Minister's wife looked relieved and hurriedly followed out, thanking He Xun profusely.
He Xun nodded: "Madam, just follow my prescription and take care of yourself. You will definitely be cured within three months."
It is said that seeing is believing. In just a short time, Doctor He cured the Prime Minister's wife's stubborn illness. The respect of those present for He Xun immediately rose to a new level: "Dr. He is truly the Hua Tuo of the modern world!"
Amidst the chorus of praise, He Xun walked towards Ling Xiang. "Second Madam Ling has done me a favor. Miss Third's poison cannot be delayed. I will make an exception and detoxify you today, just as a way of repaying Second Madam Ling's kindness."
If Ling Xiang had received the favor of Mrs. Ling Er and been treated by He Xun, she would have no right to insist on taking back the housekeeper's power.
He Xun's protection of Madam Ling Er is obvious. But outsiders are unaware of this and only think that the miracle doctor is really just trying to repay his gratitude as soon as possible.
Ling Xiang declined politely, "Thank you, Doctor He, for your concern. However, I shouldn't bother two doctors with the same thing. I've already entrusted the poison to Doctor Li, so it's not convenient to change doctors midway."
Ling Xiang is a bit ungrateful.
He Xun waved his sleeves, and even through the mask one could feel that he was angry.
At this moment, a sudden sneer came out:
"That's true. Imperial Doctor Li is the best at detoxification in the palace, and he's not necessarily inferior to Divine Doctor He. Furthermore, if two people were to detoxify one person, each would have different medication habits. If the drugs conflicted and killed Miss Ling, who would be responsible? Imperial Doctor Li, who treated the patient first, or Divine Doctor He, who rushed to take the patient?"
This voice is so recognizable!
Everyone's heart trembled, and they quickly looked towards the source of the sound.
It turned out to be him—the devil Xuanyuan Qi!
When did he come? Huai Wang Xuanyuan Qi's aura is so strong. They have been here for so long, there is no reason not to notice him!
"Greetings to His Royal Highness Prince Huai." People were kneeling on the floor in the hall.
Ling Xiang was a little annoyed when Xuanyuan Qi snatched away the words she had prepared. She didn't want to bother with this troublemaker who was always trying to stir up trouble, so she followed everyone else in paying her respects.
But Xuanyuan Qi ignored the others and walked straight towards Ling Xiang, staring at her: "What a beautiful face! It would be a pity if it was ruined..."
Ling Xiang: ...
Ling Xiang lowered her head, pretending she didn't exist.
Xuanyuan Qi seemed to have acted on impulse and quickly changed his target.
He pointed at He Xun and said, "You, come here."
No matter how proud He Xun was, he didn't dare to act arrogantly in front of the prince. He walked over obediently and said, "May I ask why your highness wants to see me?"
Xuanyuan Qi: "Do you think what I just said is right?"
Everyone: Your Majesty the Demon King, you have said so much just now, which one do you want to ask?
"Your Highness is right." He Xun answered in a very general way.
Anyway, we must not offend the Demon King, this is the consensus of everyone present.
Xuanyuan Qi was satisfied with what he heard, and pointed at Ling Xiang and asked, "Can you cure her poison?"
He Xun: “I haven’t solved it, but I can try.”
Xuanyuan Qi's expression suddenly changed, and he kicked He Xun hard: "How dare you lie to me!"
He Xun was kicked in the face, confused, "I dare not deceive Your Highness. I don't know what Your Highness means."
"On the first day of March last year, at the Baijiang underground auction house, do you need me to remind you again?"
He Xun was horrified.
On the first day of March last year, he bought the poisonous herb Wuyun Teng at the Baijiang underground auction house. "Wu Yan" was made with it as the main ingredient.
He went there in disguise, so even if Prince Huai found out something, there would be no substantial evidence.
He flatly denied it: "I am a fool and don't understand what Your Highness is talking about."
"You're still pretty stubborn." Xuanyuan Qi sneered, took a chair and sat down, crossing his legs leisurely, as if he was not the one who moved his legs just now.
He Xun didn't understand what was going on and was quickly thinking of a way to escape.
However, Shuntian Prefecture arrived soon, and the prefect Yuan Zhengqing went straight to He Xun and said, "He Xun, you are suspected of murdering Ling Xiang from the Zhenguo Marquisate. Come with me."
He Xun had worked so hard to get to his current position. If he was really taken away, his reputation would be ruined. Naturally, he was unwilling to give in easily.
"I will fully cooperate with the Shuntian Prefecture's investigation. However, I just met Miss Ling San for the first time today and have no motive or opportunity to murder her. I hope your Excellency will understand."
"Whether it exists or not, we'll know after checking!" Yuan Zhengqing was a righteous person, so naturally he wouldn't listen to He Xun's words. He waved his hand and asked his men to take He Xun away.
Mrs. Ling was almost frightened silly.
Others don't know, but she knows very well that the "Wu Yan" that poisoned Ling Xiang was obtained from He Xun.
Given the current situation, I'm afraid Shuntian Prefecture has already discovered something. I don't know if He Xun will give himself up after being taken away this time.
If it was really discovered that she did everything, she would be finished!
"Sir, Dr. He is a kind-hearted doctor and would never poison anyone. If you need his cooperation in investigating the case, there is no need to arrest him! How about letting him await trial in the Marquis' Mansion?" Madam Ling Er pulled Master Ling Er to plead together.
Master Ling knew this was a good opportunity to win over Doctor He, so he agreed:
"Yes, Dr. He is a skilled doctor, and he has saved countless lives. If we rashly arrest him, we will destroy many people's access to medical care! Please think twice."
I have to say that Master Ling's move was brilliant. He directly dragged into the water all those who wanted to seek medical treatment - if they wanted to seek medical treatment, they had to help save the genius doctor He Xun.
But Yuan Zhengqing could even put his own father in jail, so how could he possibly give face to Mr. Ling and his wife? He sternly said, "Anyone who obstructs my investigation will be taken away as an accomplice!"
At this point, no one dared to speak out.
Even the powerful prime minister's wife, who had just been treated by He Xun and was about to plead for mercy, had to give up after hearing what he said. She immediately went home and planned to ask her husband for help.
Seeing that Yuan Zhengqing was determined to take him away, He Xun had to admit after weighing the pros and cons: "On the first day of March last year, I did buy a Five Elements Vine at the Baijiang underground auction house."
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