Chapter 506: Chapter 507, They’re All Poisoned
Yun Jinnian’s words were like a sledgehammer, striking the hearts of the Duan Family members, and several women couldn’t bear it and started to cry.
Her eyes reddened, Ruan Wanrong asked, "Sister Jinnian, do you have a way?"
"Of course, I have a way, and I have the prescription for the antidote, but just finding the herbs is very troublesome. Who on earth have you offended to have such a formidable poisoner come after you?" Yun Jinnian addressed this question to Duan Qimeng.
Duan Qimeng also shook his head slightly.
They were completely unaware of such malicious intent.
Yun Jinnian fell silent for a moment, as if thinking of something, then said urgently, "Sister Ruan, let me take your pulse!"
Ruan Wanrong, who dared not hesitate, sat down in front of Yun Jinnian without caring for formalities, lifting her sleeve to reveal her pale wrist for Yun Jinnian to take her pulse.
Yun Jinnian didn’t dare to delay either, she wiped her hands and took Ruan Wanrong’s pulse with great care.
Her expression grew increasingly grim.
Ruan Wanrong, growing nervous, didn’t ask questions and looked anxiously at Yun Jinnian with teary eyes.
"Sister Ruan, don’t worry, I will help you detoxify!" Yun Jinnian said and withdrew her hand.
Hearing this, Ruan Wanrong had not yet started crying when Duan Qimeng, who stood beside her, reached out to grip her shoulder, pulled her up, and embraced her tightly in his arms, holding her firmly while clenching his fists so hard that veins popped on the backs of his hands.
Ruan Wanrong then began to sob softly.
"Wuu wuu!"
Yun Jinnian watched, her own eyes reddening.
The one who administered the poison was truly ruthless, targeting the man first, and after he shared a bed with a woman, the poison was transmitted to her. Eventually, the poison in the woman was even more potent than in the man. After intercourse, it was transmitted back to the man, and this poison also carried a malevolent nature. The poisoned would have an insatiable desire during intercourse, demanding endlessly, rapidly depleting vital energy and hastening death.
The women were immediately frightenend, their faces turning pale as they pushed toward Yun Jinnian, "Fourth Miss, please take a look at me too!"
Yun Jinnian nodded slightly.
She took each person’s pulse one by one, eventually arriving at the same conclusion as with Ruan Wanrong.
They were all poisoned.
Yun Jinnian said nothing, but no one was a fool.
Several could not bear it and broke down crying.
Watching Yun Jinnian, Duan Qimeng said solemnly, "Please, Fourth Sister, write down the prescription first. I will immediately send people to buy whatever herbs are missing!"
Yun Jinnian nodded and said slowly, "I will take the pulse once more, both Sister Ruan and Brother-in-law Duan together, the same for the others!"
With both husband and wife together, Yun Jinnian took their pulses one by one and then composed the prescription with grave care.
By the time the sun had set and the sky had darkened, Yun Jinnian hadn’t had a sip of tea, her throat was dry with thirst, and it was improper for her to speak up.
Moreover, everyone else was distracted, occupied with their grief, and nobody took any notice of her.
She understood their feelings and didn’t take it to heart.
The men of the Duan Family might have appeared composed, but their hearts were probably filled with intense anxiety. Moreover, being careless by nature, they would be less likely to consider other matters.
"If you do not trust me, you can seek an eminent Imperial Physician to review the prescription, or have them take your pulse!" Yun Jinnian said, standing up.
"There’s no need, I have full trust in you, Fourth Sister!" Duan Qimeng spoke up first.
The prescription written by Yun Jinnian contained a myriad of herbs, and he guessed that some might indeed be unnecessary, but perhaps they could be useful to others...
Without asking any further, Duan Qimeng understood that he just needed to gather all the herbs listed in Yun Jinnian’s prescription.
Yun Jinnian nodded to Duan Qimeng but then turned to say to Ruan Wanrong, "Sister Ruan, the day is getting late. I will take my leave now. Do not take any medicine indiscriminately; the poison has not deeply penetrated and is not a serious harm!"