The Prince ng’s gaze fell upon the nearby desk, where a stack of ledgers lay. Every day, soone in the mansion would take herbs, all ticulously recorded in the ledgers. As for that "Huixin"...even though the Prince ng was not well-versed in herbal knowledge, he was aware that the herbs Huixin used were not rely benign substances.
After thinking it over, Prince ng instructed, "For now, don’t stir up the grass, lest we alarm the snake. But in the coming days, be cautious about the food and drink."
As soon as Prince ng spoke, Imperial Doctor Li was startled. For the implication was clear: suspicion toward Master Huixin, and caution against the old nun concealing malicious intent and poisoning those in the Prince Mansion.
In truth, Prince ng was uncertain of Huixin’s intentions, not knowing whether she was a friend or foe. anwhile, he was constantly under Lao Ba’s watchful eyes, requiring caution lest he inadvertently expose his plans, thus ruining what he had ticulously sched for years.
Imperial Doctor Li left Prince ng with a worried expression.
From their first eting, she had felt an affinity for Huixin. Although clearly decades older, during their interactions, she often lost track of Huixin’s age, occasionally feeling an uncanny sensation.
It seed she was not facing a frail old woman, but rather soone akin to a young family mber. Yet speaking of this, recalling Huixin’s nun status.
Shouldn’t those who are ordained abstain from at? Yet since using dentures, Huixin’s appetite seed better than her own, appearing to relish at?
Ruminating over the various doubts surrounding Huixin, Imperial Doctor Li’s apprehension grew increasingly heavy. She had not scrutinized past minor incidents until Prince ng’s reminder today awakened her long-dormant vigilance.
Indeed, she had been careless, recalling how open-hearted she’d been with Huixin. Though never discussing secrets, she worried that if Huixin were calculating, she may be ill-prepared to defend herself.
Cold sweat stread down Imperial Doctor Li’s face. Despite the frigid month, not only did sweat cover her face, but it also soaked her back, mostly from after-the-fact fear.
Upon returning to the side courtyard, she saw Huixin crouched on the ground, clutching a small mill. Her eyes fixed on it, realizing with a start she was handling poison. Imperial Doctor Li’s spirits sank further.
"Elder Sister Huixin," Imperial Doctor Li suppressed her trepidation, probing discreetly, "This appears to be a poisonous plant, quite potent."
"Indeed," Dong Huiying busied herself grinding the poisonous plant with a small mill, nearby lay so finished poison powder, "Old sister, take care not to touch these things of mine. The venom is fierce, best be cautious to prevent any unfortunate incident."
Imperial Doctor Li’s face stiffened, fortunate that Dong Huiying was focused on the grinding and did not notice her fleeting unnatural expression.
"What is elder sister making this for? Is it used for dicine?"
"For dicine? While correctly combined it could neutralize the toxicity, this concoction of mine is not for dicinal use."
She pursed her lips, "This is..." glancing at Imperial Doctor Li, "used to take lives."
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