Chapter 2909 - 2910: Blessing in Disguise

Chapter 2909: Chapter 2910: Blessing in Disguise

Sun Zhou was eager to hold his son, so the elder son was born, followed by many events that led to the grievances and emotional entanglements between Kong Er and Madam Sun.

A few more years passed, and Madam Sun finally became pregnant, giving birth to the legitimate son Sun Wen, making him much younger than Kong Er and Sun Xian, only turning twelve this year.

At twelve, his father suddenly died, and his mother was imprisoned, he must be very scared, right?

Bai Ruozhu couldn’t help but think of Jiang Yichun when he was twelve; his father was assassinated, at least back then his father bore the crime of incest, and he left the Jiang Family with his father.

Thinking of Achun, she sympathized with the young Sun Wen.

Ao Song quickly followed, and the two soon found Sun Wen’s room.

"Poisoned?" Ao Song remembered what the second Madam Sun had said.

Bai Ruozhu did not answer her, directly jumped into the room, and checked the already asleep Sun Wen’s pulse.

"A poison that causes sleep leading to death." She frowned, this poison is related to the "Poison Classic".

She had overlooked one issue before, the rebels used poison from the "Poison Classic", yet it seemed related to the Thousand-eyed Monster and the Dream Demon. But normally, demons wouldn’t be making poison, so who would use the "Poison Classic"?

The poison given to Ding Xiang by the second Madam Sun was also from the "Poison Classic". There are people in the Sun Family connected to the assassination of the Emperor and have ties to the Thousand-eyed Monster’s side.

"I’ll save him first, you stand guard for me." Bai Ruozhu said.

"Alright." Ao Song said, casting a magic barrier to prevent discovery.

Bai Ruozhu took out a silver needle and administered acupuncture to Sun Wen. She wasn’t worried the boy would suddenly wake up; without the antidote, he wouldn’t wake, and whoever waits for 24 hours will surely die.

By then it would only be a cold case, at most people will think the child was too heartbroken, leading to problems with the heart meridian.

"That second Madam Sun must be crazy, wanting to kill a child of ten for Sun Zhou’s inheritance?" Ao Song, having set up the magic barrier, couldn’t help but speak.

"Some people go mad for a bit of money. Don’t think everyone’s born as rich as you." Bai Ruozhu said.

Ao Song felt a little embarrassed, "Alright, alright, I won’t carelessly throw gold leaves anymore, nor raise the Miao Tuo."

Previously Bai Ruozhu had casually asked about it, mentioning how costly it was to raise her Miao Tuo, more expensive than raising a Champion, especially bringing the Miao Tuo to Zhongyuan.

She finished administering acupuncture to Sun Wen, then gave him Detoxification Pills, preserving his life at least.

"This must be reported to the officer. Let the county magistrate investigate, we can’t let the culprit run free." Bai Ruozhu sighed and said.

She usually wouldn’t interfere with the Sun Family matters, but couldn’t bear the young boy getting harmed again, especially considering the Sun Family’s second Madam’s poison had ties to the rebels.

"Is everything alright now? Shall we check on the second Madam Sun? Perhaps we’ll find clues?" Ao Song asked.

"Alright." Diao Shengyan tucked Sun Wen’s blanket and left together with Ao Song.

They went to the second Madam Sun’s side, but both the second Madam Sun and the second Lord Sun had already prepared to turn out the lights, neither spoke much.

The couple was indifferent to each other, seemingly unaware of the wife’s deeds.

Finding no new evidence, they returned to the guest house.

Bai Ruozhu immediately informed Jiang Yichun of the discovery. Late at night, it wasn’t suitable to report to Tang Yin, but early the next morning, Jiang Yichun went to see Tang Yin and informed him of Bai Ruozhu and Ao Song’s findings. Tang Yin immediately ordered a thorough investigation of the Sun Family. The county magistrate brought Niu Butou and a group of constables, bursting into the Sun Family, surrounding the second Madam Sun’s room.

After a thorough search, they found no obvious evidence but discovered a letter on the second Madam Sun’s side.

The letter was presented to Tang Yin, and soon Bai Ruozhu knew of its contents.

"Upon success, you may return. A position at the Holy Hall has been reserved for you."

"Holy Hall? Western Regions Holy Hall?" Bai Ruozhu asked in shock.

"It’s not only the Western Regions that have a Holy Hall, the Yueqiu Tribe has one too." Tang Yin said.

Bai Ruozhu frowned, "So the second Madam Sun is a spy from the Yueqiu Tribe? Actually a person from the Yueqiu Tribe’s Holy Hall, skilled in poison? The rebels who attempted to assassinate the Emperor were also from the Yueqiu Tribe, and the second Madam Sun provided them with poison and acted as an internal contact?"

Jiang Yichun added: "Moreover, the Yueqiu Tribe is connected to the Thousand-eyed Monster."

"It’s no wonder the Yueqiu Tribe rose so quickly from a small tribe. I had heard they had a strategist, later found to be Du Zhongshu, but what capabilities can one strategist have? Turns out there are demons supporting them." Tang Yin said.

It was thought that the Turkic in the north were enough of a headache; unexpectedly, there was the Yueqiu Tribe causing trouble too.

"By the way, can we find out what beliefs the Yueqiu Tribe worships?" Bai Ruozhu suddenly asked.

Tang Yin understood her intention, "You think the Thousand-eyed Monster has them worship him to gain more incense offerings?"

"Very likely, he’s a demon; trying to control Danliang or other countries would be difficult, but small villages or tribes, like the Yueqiu Tribe, are very suitable.

And the Yueqiu tribe benefited greatly and quickly thrived.

"Previously Du Zhongshu managed to hide on a boat without being discovered, probably learning some demon techniques." Bai Ruozhu pursed her lips, suddenly suspecting Du Zhongshu’s survival, but without a boat, the chances of surviving in the vast sea are slim.

Jiang Yichun squinted his eyes, "If he appears again, I will kill him."

After discussing with Tang Yin, the two returned to their room.

"Don’t move, I’m going to check you." Bai Ruozhu pressed him to sit down.

Unexpectantly, Jiang Yichun pulled her into his arms, "Let me check you first."

"Don’t mess around, it’s broad daylight." She glared at him, unbuttoning his collar to check on his injured arm.

Her actions indeed could easily lead one astray, and his half-exposed shoulders looked very enticing.

She gulped, calmed herself to focus on examining him, refusing to be charmed by beauty again.

Suddenly, her eyes widened, "Achun, the meridian in your arm is improving!"

"I told you I would heal soon, asked you not to worry..." Jiang Yichun spoke casually and suddenly reacted; her "improving" referred not to the current pain, but his old injury!

"Don’t move, let me have a closer look." Her eyes were filled with surprise, unable to hide it.

She had wondered why he was always in pain; her medical skills should have healed him.

The poison stimulated his meridians, and then he used a cure to neutralize the poison. This attack and defense stimulation, like hot and cold alternating, unexpectedly cleared the blocked meridians in his left arm, offering hope for complete recovery!

She embraced him, "Your arm can heal, I can finally be at peace."

"Ruozhu, thank you." Jiang Yichun said as he returned her embrace.

"Thank me for what? You should really be thanking those who poisoned you. If they knew this matter, perhaps they’d be furious?" Bai Ruozhu laughed heartily.