After deceiving the villain, I was forced to love him.

Chapter 116 The Plague of Gu Poison, Luring and Killing the Wang Clan

As night fell, the lights in all the palaces and residences went out.

Only one place remained brightly lit and bustling with people.

The strong smell of medicine caused the surrounding vegetation to change color.

Not even a sparrow dares to pass by within a five-mile radius, but the doctors inside have long been accustomed to it.

"Come on, smell this."

"...Hmm, it feels like we're missing one ingredient, Angelica pubescens."

"Then take a look at this."

"The formula is good, but the amount of rhubarb used is really too much."

"No, I think this poison is so potent that we should use a bitter and cold method to weaken it first."

"Sealing the acupoints to block the toxins and then pricking the blood vessels to release blood might be effective."

"That makes some sense... shall we give it a try?"

"Row"

......

"Your Majesty has been here for so long, what are your thoughts?"

Lu Jian, who was watching closely from the side, felt a little embarrassed when he was called out like that.

But more than anything, I felt guilty.

"I am ashamed."

Upon hearing this, Physician Lu's silvery beard twitched slightly, mirroring the upward curve of his lips. "Then His Majesty does have some self-awareness."

"You..." Lu Jian was immediately angered by him. This old man didn't even try to comfort him.

But then he smiled nonchalantly, "What, you're making fun of me since your granddaughter isn't around?"

"Your subject dares not."

Seeing that the atmosphere had become less tense, Physician Lu's demeanor became even more amiable.

They even went so far as to say, "Your Majesty, I am thirsty."

"..." Lu Jian glared at the old man.

She respectfully placed the poured tea gently beside him.

Physician Lu picked up the tea and took a big gulp. "Not bad, just as good as His Majesty's when he was a child."

"When you were little? Before you were ten years old, that's a long time ago, you still remember it."

"Whether you are ten or thirty, as long as His Majesty's heart remains unchanged, this cup of tea will not change."

"You old man, you talk a good game about these things, but when it comes to Gu poison, why can't you come up with a solution?"

It seems like blame, but it's actually a sign of helplessness.

He could only feel relaxed when he was with this old man.

"Actually, there is a way."

Lu Jian paused in his tea-pouring motion.

Hearing the sound of tea overflowing, Physician Lu quickly reassured him, "Your Majesty, please don't get agitated."

"Please listen to my explanation before making a decision."

"..." Lu Jian paused, not with surprise, but with doubt.

He understood the old man.

If there were any other way, he wouldn't come over to sit every day whenever he has free time.

unless......

"This method...has significant hidden dangers?"

"Yes"

Lu Jian pondered for a moment, then said, "Tell me about it."

Physician Lu did not answer immediately, but instead pondered something with a solemn expression...

After a long pause, he said, "Your Majesty, this method is called 'fight to the death'."

Hearing this, Lu Jian still didn't realize something was wrong. "What do you mean?"

"We are the fish, and the Wang family is the net."

“…” Lu Jian suddenly stood up!

Just as he was about to turn away, the doctors who had been busy with their own things surrounded him.

"presumptuous!"

"Get out of my way!"

"..." The doctors remained unmoved.

Physician Lu continued from behind him, "Wang must not know that those things contain Gu poison."

"We are all renowned doctors, so it is not impossible for us to develop an antidote based on this."

"At the very least, we could create something to suppress or delay the onset of the Gu poison."

"Your Majesty can spread the word and use us as bait to lure and kill the Wang family."

"..."

Lu Jian roared in fury, "How do you know that those Gu poisons are the same type as the Gu poison the Wang family is currently using?!"

"How can you be so sure that Wang Qingyan will fall for it?!"

"It takes a few years to become a doctor from an apprentice to a master, and sometimes more than ten years."

"If one is a renowned doctor, one person can save thousands!"

"If I were to send you all to your deaths based on mere speculation, how would history record my story?!"

"How can the people and officials possibly criticize me?!"

"Old man, you're not helping me, you're making me appear unrighteous and immoral!"

"..." In the silent standoff, the two remained silent for a long time.

However, a female doctor stepped forward and said, "The Gu poison extracted from those belts after soaking, and the Gu poison stored in the iron ball, are only different in strength from the Gu we have now."

"It is evident that the Wang family has been continuously improving this type of Gu."

"However, any improvement must have a common foundation."

"If Your Majesty agrees to this method, it will surely deal a heavy blow to the Wang family!"

"..." Lu Jian was so angry that he was speechless for a moment.

After a long while, he could only take a deep breath and patiently say, "I told you, Wang Qingyan will not be fooled so easily."

Physician Lu smiled with relief, "Has Your Majesty forgotten? That woman who deduced that Gu could completely replace its host."

How could a woman who dares to question his medical skills and overturn his judgment be an ordinary person?

There are just many things that cannot be said openly.

“…” Lu Jian was stunned.

That old geezer, he actually thinks so deeply.

Sitting on the wooden chair, Physician Lu bowed respectfully, his face showing only utmost gentleness and kindness. "I have been a physician all my life, and I know that my days are numbered. I beg Your Majesty to grant my request."

......

Lu Jian still did not agree to Physician Lu's suggestion.

Putting aside the fact that this plan is too absurd and has too many loopholes.

He really couldn't bear to give away so many doctors for free.

What's more...

"Your Majesty, we have the results!"

Just then, Lin Yuchuan, who had finally found out the details of the Yongchuan riot, strode over from a distance.

Seeing this, Lu Jian had no choice but to put the matter aside for the time being.

"Let's talk in the study."

As he passed by a guard, he casually remarked, "Go and invite Patriarch Baili over."

......

Elders all over the world seem to be the same; they always seem to talk about someone who is of marriageable age but has not yet married.

Mu Haizhu was even more enthusiastic about this.

This month, I've already taken her to five grassland gatherings.

Today is the sixth time.

Unable to resist the enthusiasm of the young men from the grasslands, Baili Ce excused himself to use the restroom and quickly left the dance performance, finding a quiet place to relax.

"Why don't you go and play with everyone?" Just as she was lying on the grass and about to fall asleep, Ya Ya came over.

Bai Li Ce quickly opened his eyes and sat up. "I drank too much just now. I wanted to be alone for a while to sober up."

"Yeah, those guys were really too rude."

Ya Ya sat down next to Bai Li Ce. Since Ya Ya's home wasn't far from hers, she often came to visit her.

"Who says it isn't?"

They'd take her wolf hunting right away, or they'd wrestle and train horses for her to see.

Some even took off their clothes to show her their muscles.

She's a decent person!

I usually walk with my eyes straight ahead, so why would I be looking at this?

I won't watch it, absolutely not!

I wouldn't even glance at it...

"But they didn't mean any harm, they just really like you~"

Bai Li Ce exclaimed with pride, "Oh dear, I'm just too charming, there's nothing I can do about it~"

Ya Ya immediately rolled her eyes, "You get all high and mighty just because I praised you a couple of times."

"But you really didn't like any of them?"

Bai Li Ce shook his head.

It shouldn't be...

Ya Ya asked doubtfully, "Do you have someone you like in the Central Plains?"

Bai Li Ce spread his hands and shrugged. "No."

"No way?"

"Every girl on the grasslands has a few lovers, how could you..."

Either there's too much to say and she's embarrassed to, or this girl is a bit of a simpleton.

To be fair, ethnic minorities do have a very open-minded view on matters between men and women.

Moreover, women are free to interact with men before marriage.

"So far, I haven't met the person of my dreams."

Seeing her serious expression, Ya Ya felt that she had someone in her heart, "The ideal person?"

"I like someone who is both gentle and strong."

"He doesn't need to be too good-looking, but he must be clean. If possible, I hope he can be a little more refined."

“Well…” Ya Ya carefully compared the young men who were pursuing Bai Li Ce, and well… their styles didn’t match.

"Then do you have someone you like?"

When Ya Ya talked about this, she felt a little melancholy.

He was also very easygoing and generous, "He doesn't like me."

"So what?" they both said at the same time.

They looked at each other and smiled.

"Yes, he has the right to reject me, and I will not become less excellent because of his dislike."

"I, Tu Yaya, am still the most beautiful flower on the grassland!"

Listen, listen, Wang Qingyan!

If you were that clear-headed, would I have gone this far?!

The more Bai Li Ce thought about it, the more he felt that it was right to dream about him and run away during that short nap!

"Although it's a bit of a regret, there's nothing to be resentful about."

Yes, in some relationships, we just need to be true to ourselves.

But she was still curious, "Hey, who is that person?"

"Why are you asking this?!" Ya Ya immediately bristled.

He reached out to hit her.

"Hahahaha..." Baili Ce laughed loudly and rolled to the side!

He scrambled to his feet, teasing her as he ran, "Could it be one of those people from just now?"

"No, no..." the person began to stammer, fidgeting with his hands and feet.

"Hey hey hey..." Baili Ce dodged with his eyes scanning all directions, occasionally letting out a sly grin. "Oh my, could it be my brother?"

Ya Ya's face flushed red instantly. "You, you, shut up!"

"Wow, it really is! I'm going to go tell him that you still like him!"

"You brat, you dare say I'll break your legs!"

......

"Boom!"

"when!"

"Bang bang bang..."

Back in the capital, Wang Qingyan flew into a rage and smashed a room full of porcelain and furniture.

It's been over two months, and I just dreamt of her again.

She actually turned around and left?!

The more I thought about it, the angrier I got, and the clearer her haughty, snorting appearance in my dreams became.

This time, he really couldn't laugh anymore. In fact, as he grew angry... his eyes gradually reddened, and slowly, even glistening tears welled up...