When talking about serious matters, Ling Qingwan's expression became much more serious.
When Ling Xiao saw her like this, his heart began to lift.
A lot of things have happened during this period of time, and Ling Qingwan has worried enough. He just hopes that life can go back to the way it was before and that the people around him will not be hurt again.
"About the Seventh Prince." Ling Qingwan told Ling Xiao at last.
Ling Xiao frowned.
"What happened to him?"
As a prince, Wei Xun controls 30% of the military power of Dai Viet. This 30% alone is enough to threaten those who stand in the opposite camp with him in the court. Although Ling Xiao is upright in his conduct, he is not a fool, and some things are common sense to him.
After all, he was a man of the imperial court, and Wei Xun was his best friend.
Whenever she thought of the poison in Wei Xun's body, Ling Qingwan couldn't help but feel heavy in her heart. It would be fine if she didn't know the ending, but Ling Qingwan knew very well that Wei Xun died because of his poisoning.
She was afraid that she could not cure Wei Xun's poison and could only watch Wei Xun die.
Ling Qingwan considered it over and over again before calling Ling Xiao over and telling him everything about Wei Xun's poisoning.
"In other words, you already knew about the Seventh Prince being poisoned?" Ling Xiao was surprised. He had never thought that Ling Qingwan and Wei Xun had such a connection.
"Yes." Ling Qingwan nodded. "But this matter is confidential after all, and it is the Seventh Prince's private matter. I can't disclose it without his permission."
Worried that Ling Xiao would overthink it, Ling Qingwan had to explain patiently.
"I know." Ling Xiao comforted Ling Qingwan in a gentle voice. "You have to take care of the affairs of the mansion, protect the people around you, and find a way to cure the poison of the Seventh Prince. I feel sorry for you."
At the end, Ling Xiao's tone became more and more uncomfortable.
"That's not a problem, don't worry, brother. I'm going to take care of things that I should take care of." Ling Qingwan raised the corners of her mouth slightly, forcing a smile.
Even the usually dull Ling Xiao could see that Ling Qingwan was much more haggard than when she first returned to Tokyo City. Seeing her originally fair face now even more bloodless, Ling Xiao felt as if a knife was cutting his heart.
It feels like something is blocking my chest and I can't get it out. I can only feel uncomfortable and depressed.
"That person chose to poison the Seventh Prince when he was young, which is enough to show that the ultimate goal is to kill him. Not only is the poison extremely toxic, but it has been in his body for ten years, so the poison must be very difficult to cure. It seems that this matter needs to be considered carefully."
Ling Xiao thought about it, and his mood became extremely solemn.
He, Wei Xun and Tan Hongbo have known each other since childhood. He had never noticed anything unusual about Wei Xun's body.
"Oh, Wanwan." Ling Xiao suddenly thought of something. He raised his eyes and looked at Ling Qingwan intently. "Do you know when he found out that he was poisoned?"
Ling Qingwan thought for a moment.
"I don't know the details, but I can be sure that he already knew about it before I returned to the Marquis' Mansion to recognize my ancestors."
Ling Xiao sighed heavily.
"At that time, he and I were leading troops outside the city together. We were together day and night, eating and working together. I was so stupid that I never realized that he was poisoned."
When he thought of this, Ling Xiao hated himself for not being careful enough. Not only did he fail to protect the people around him, but he also made them worry about his own affairs all the time.
"You can't be blamed for this." Ling Qingwan knew that Ling Xiao would overthink and feel guilty towards Wei Xun. "Seventh Prince is just like that. If he deliberately doesn't want you to know, you won't be able to detect it. Think about it, if he was so easy to see through, how could he have come to this point step by step?"
Just from the last time Wei Xun killed He An and the ministers in the court vied to impeach him, Ling Qingwan could see that Wei Xun was surrounded by many crises.
Probably because he couldn't find anyone he could trust, Wei Xun developed the habit of keeping everything to himself.
Having said that, Ling Xiao was indeed negligent in this matter. He still felt very guilty.
The atmosphere in the room became even more depressing. Ling Qingwan opened her mouth, not knowing what to say to Ling Xiao.
"Brother, I didn't ask you to come here to make you feel guilty towards the Seventh Prince."
After a long while, Ling Qingwan finally spoke.
She hasn't gotten down to business yet.
"Is there anything else?" Ling Xiao's heart skipped a beat.
After what happened with Wei Xun, Ling Xiao was afraid that Ling Qingwan would reveal even more unacceptable news.
As he spoke, he unconsciously clenched his hands into fists.
"I have some ideas on how to detoxify the Seventh Prince's body." Ling Qingwan told Ling Xiao.
Ling Xiao was extremely interested and listened attentively to what Ling Qingwan was saying.
"I wonder if my brother has heard of Huai En." Ling Qingwan looked at Ling Xiao.
"I know that Huai En is a famous doctor. But his whereabouts are erratic, and not many people have actually seen him. I have only heard of his deeds." Ling Xiao responded. After he finished speaking, he reacted. "You want to find Huai En and ask him to save the Seventh Prince?!"
"There is no other way now." Ling Qingwan was in a heavy mood and couldn't even laugh.
She had thought of countless ways, but the only way that would work was to find Huai En, even though Huai En's whereabouts were elusive and the possibility of finding him was slim.
For Wei Xun, she also wants to give it a try.
"I sent someone to investigate Huai En's whereabouts. I heard that he appeared in the desert of Mobei last time. I want to go there to look for him. If God is kind enough to let me find Huai En, that would be the best. But if I go, I'm afraid Ye Yun and others will take the opportunity to hurt you. Besides, if I go far away, it will be difficult for my grandmother to explain."
The fact that the old lady and Ling Chuchu didn't make any move didn't mean they weren't secretly watching her. Ling Qingwan was used to being cautious, so she didn't think it was a big deal. But going to Mobei was a big deal, so Ling Qingwan had to consider it more.
"I'll go."
Before Ling Qingwan specified anything, Ling Xiao agreed.
"Brother..." Ling Qingwan frowned.
Although she had called Ling Xiao to Iris Pavilion today for this matter, Ling Qingwan felt a little sour when she saw Ling Xiao agreed without hesitation.
Conditions in Mobei were not as good as those in the frontier. All of a sudden, her two closest relatives had to leave the capital, and it was unknown how long it would take for them to return. The journey was dangerous, and Ling Qingwan was really worried.
But as she said at the beginning, Ling Qingwan had no other choice.
"I have been with my grandfather since I was a child. I have rarely experienced those intrigues and deceptions. I am very dull and have hindered you and my grandfather countless times. Besides, as the eldest brother, I should stand in front of you if there is anything. But since you returned to Tokyo City, I have been bothering you everywhere. Now I have the opportunity to make a contribution, and I am so happy."
"Not to mention that the Seventh Prince is my best friend. He is poisoned, and I can't just ignore him."
Ling Xiao knew that Ling Qingwan was in trouble, so he explained it in detail and comforted Ling Qingwan not to think too much.
The two of them settled down first, and Ling Xiao went to Mobei to inquire about Huai En's news.