The atmosphere in the room was solemn. Ling Qingwan had a serious face and stared at Mingyue.
Ling Qingwan had already guessed why she was suddenly poisoned. He ordered Mingyue to investigate just to confirm her thoughts.
"If you take it every day without interruption, it will probably cause death in just two or three months." Mingyue responded seriously.
Ling Qingwan frowned even more. She pursed her lips tightly and fell into deep thought unconsciously.
February or March, even the time is so accurate, how could there be such a coincidence in this world? Knowing that she was one step closer to the truth, Ling Qingwan felt heavy-hearted and took a deep breath.
The more she read, the more people were involved. Ling Qingwan didn't dare to think about who else was involved in this matter. But if she didn't care, she was afraid that she would repeat the same mistakes as in her previous life, watching the Marquis' Mansion and the General's Mansion fall into decline, and the people around her died one after another.
No, I can't let this happen. Ling Qingwan clenched her hands into fists.
"Miss, is this Manqing grass related to your illness?" Mingyue asked cautiously. Seeing that Ling Qingwan was worried, Mingyue's heart was in her throat.
"Yeah." Ling Qingwan nodded.
Mingyue thought carefully and realized that the symptoms of Manqingcao poisoning were exactly the same as those diagnosed by the government doctor. But...
"A short intake of Manqingcao is a good medicine for dispelling cold and warming the body. Only if you take it every day will you be poisoned. If someone really used Manqingcao to poison you, it would have to be someone who comes into contact with you every day to have this opportunity." Mingyue thought about it for a long time, but couldn't guess who had poisoned Ling Qingwan.
"That's right. That person mixed Manqingcao into my daily meals. Over time, I became poisoned." Ling Qingwan followed Mingyue's thoughts.
After hearing this, Qiao'er was terrified. She walked around to Ling Qingwan and knelt down heavily.
"Miss, please check carefully. I have never had any bad intentions towards you. I really don't know why there is Manqing grass in the food."
Ling Qingwan was not used to being served, so she only left Qiao'er by her side. Later, Madam Ling arranged for some people to come over, and the Iris Pavilion became much more lively. Qiao'er was responsible for her daily meals. Now that there was a mistake in the meal, Qiao'er should be the first person to be suspected.
Qiao'er looked anxious, her eyes were red and she was about to cry.
When Ling Long plotted to harm Ling Qingwan, she was thrown out by Old Master Ling according to the family rules. Moreover, she was just a maid. If the crime of poisoning Ling Qingwan was really pinned on Qiao'er, she would not be able to save her head even if she had a hundred heads.
When she thought of this, Qiao'er became even more frightened. Her whole body felt like it was shaking like a sieve and she couldn't stop shivering.
"You've been by my side for so long, you must know that I never wrongly accuse innocent people?" Ling Qingwan said softly. "Get up, I know it's not you."
Ling Qingwan's voice was gentle and pleasant, like the sound of flowing water, coming from above her head. Qiao'er was surprised and happy, and looked up at Ling Qingwan with a look of gratitude.
As the saying goes, if you doubt someone, don't employ him; if you employ someone, don't doubt him. Ling Qingwan rarely has a few people she can trust in the Marquis' Mansion, so she naturally won't affect the relationship for these unfounded speculations. Besides, Qiao'er has been with her since she left for Tokyo City, so Ling Qingwan knows Qiao'er well.
On the contrary, if she trusted Qiao'er today, Qiao'er would definitely remember it and be more sincere to her. Ling Qingwan did this for some small purpose.
"Not many people know that Manqingcao can kill people. The person who used this method to harm me must have done his homework," Ling Qingwan snorted coldly, speaking with disdain.
Fortunately, she discovered the problem in time, otherwise if she had to endure another month or two, when something really went wrong with her body, it would have been too late to save her. Ling Qingwan felt scared just thinking about it.
Living her life over again, she cherishes her life more than anyone else.
"Is it possible that the person who poisoned the drug is someone who is particularly familiar with the effects of these drugs?" Mingyue speculated.
"He is particularly familiar with these medicines and has the opportunity to come into contact with the young lady on weekdays... In the entire marquis's mansion, only the palace doctor can do this." Qiao'er thought about it seriously and suddenly widened her eyes.
Could it be that it was really the palace doctor who harmed Ling Qingwan
"This matter is of no trivial importance. It remains to be seen who poisoned me. Seeing that I am not dead, that person will surely take action a second time. We will talk about it then." Ling Qingwan felt a little tired. She rubbed her temples, curled up lazily in the chair, and planned to rest for a while.
Qiao'er stepped back, but Mingyue remained motionless.
"Miss." Mingyue lowered her voice, her expression very serious. "Should we tell the prince about this?"
Ling Qingwan shook her head slowly.
"My brother is currently in Suicheng suppressing the Japanese pirates. He has a lot of things to do. If he knew that I was in danger again, he would be very anxious. Anyway, my life is not in danger for the time being, so there is no need to tell him and add unnecessary trouble to him."
By the way, if we count the days, Ling Xiao should be back soon. Thinking of this, Ling Qingwan felt much happier.
Mingyue nodded and prepared to leave the room.
"Mingyue." Ling Qingwan called Mingyue. "Brother sent you to serve me, and now you are mine. You should know who to listen to, so I won't say more."
Ling Qingwan's meaning was clear. She was reminding Mingyue that Ling Xiao could not be told about her affairs without her permission.
"I understand." Mingyue spoke in a strong and forceful voice with a firm attitude.
According to Ling Xiao's personality, if he knew Ling Qingwan was in trouble, he would definitely find a way to help solve it. Ling Qingwan didn't want Ling Xiao to bear too much. She had already dragged Ling Xiao down in her previous life, and in this life, she wanted to handle her own affairs.
After staying in the mansion for a few days, Ling Qingwan felt that her bones were about to become brittle. Taking advantage of the good weather and the sun coming out, Ling Qingwan decided to go for a stroll on the street to relax.
Passing the corridor, a maid came towards her, holding a medicine pot in her hand. When she got closer, she could smell a bitter smell that was very choking.
Just as they were about to pass by each other, Ling Qingwan called out to the maid.
"Is this medicine sent to my grandfather?" Ling Qingwan glanced at the medicine pot and then looked at the maid.
"To answer the Second Miss, yes," the maid responded meekly.
Ling Qingwan wanted to open the medicine pot, but the maid moved sideways and Ling Qingwan's hand reached out but found nothing.
"This medicine cannot be left to cool, and it cannot be mixed with other things, so as not to harm the old man's health. Please forgive me, Second Miss." The maid bent down and explained to Ling Qingwan.
"You mean, the young lady would put something in this medicine?" Qiao'er raised her eyebrows and looked at the maid in front of her angrily.
"I definitely don't mean that." The maid replied hurriedly, lowering her head even more.
"Then let the young lady see it." Qiao'er ordered.
As both were maids, Qiao'er's aura was much stronger than the other maid. People who didn't know would think Qiao'er was bullying others by taking advantage of her power.
"This..." The maid looked embarrassed.
Even though Qiao'er said so, the maid was still reluctant and refused to let Ling Qingwan see the medicine. Ling Qingwan observed silently and felt more and more strange.