Peasant Woman's Decreed Life as a Wife

Chapter 1826: Chapter 1823: The Outcome

Xiao Tianhao did not mind his taciturn nature, took the medicine bottle out, and only returned after a while.

“Can we interrogate now?” Xiao Tianhao now looked at the Southern Border Witch Doctor as if he were eyeing some treasure, eagerly hoping that once this person divulged information, he might quickly gain insight into Southern Border’s situation.

“We’re ready.” Chu Heng nodded, “The interrogation can begin.”

“Humph, then I’ll start. Who knows what other drugs this person has?” Xiao Tianhao went over, and swiftly began his questioning.

The Southern Border Witch Doctor looked dazed and took a good while to answer questions clearly.

“This medicine only has three doses, no more than that.” The Southern Border Witch Doctor stuttered a reply.

“Where did the medicine come from?”

“Brought from Southern Border.”

“Why did you target Madam Chu?”

“Wanted to confirm whether she knew about that matter or not…” Upon saying this, the Southern Border Witch Doctor visibly began to slow down, his brow furrowing with some struggling emotions.

Xiao Tianhao stared intensely, pursuing the question: “What matter?”

“Yun Tan… The Yuntan Flower bloomed…” As soon as the Southern Border Witch Doctor spoke, he began to tremble all over.

Xiao Tianhao instinctively reached out to touch him, but Chu Heng stopped him: “Don’t move; keep asking.”

“Where is the Yuntan Flower? Why is the blooming of the Yuntan Flower important?” Although Xiao Tianhao did not understand why Chu Heng said so, he trusted Chu Heng and quickly questioned further.

The Southern Border Witch Doctor’s struggle became visibly more intense: “The former Saintess… Bai Yao… has it, recapture it, it’s the sacred object of Southern Border… ah… pff…”

The Southern Border Witch Doctor spat out a mouthful of blood, his face turned ashen, and he slumped unconscious.

Xiao Tianhao quickly placed a hand under the Southern Border Witch Doctor’s nostrils, and the next moment stood up straight, frowned slightly: “He’s passed out.”

“First, call someone to treat him.”

Immediately, bailiffs rushed in and dragged the Southern Border Witch Doctor away.

Xiao Tianhao stood up straight and asked Chu Heng: “Lord Chu, I need to report this matter to the Emperor immediately.”

“Hmm.” Chu Heng nodded, a thoughtful expression flashing across his face.

“What’s wrong, Lord Chu? Do you know anything more?” Xiao Tianhao halted his steps to leave, seeing the expression on Chu Heng’s face making him feel that the other person knew more than he did.

Chu Heng reached into his sleeve and retrieved an envelope, handing it to him: “The contents here are what I’ve discovered recently. Beneath the Buddhist Light Temple probably isn’t simple; try to capture those who fled as soon as possible.”

Upon hearing this, Xiao Tianhao’s eyes lit up, he quickly opened the envelope, unfolded the paper, and rapidly browsed through it. The paper contained records of people who appeared at the Buddhist Light Temple back then, suspected candidates, and matters involving the Princess’ Mansion and especially the Prince’s Mansion’s involvement with the Southern Border Saintess during this period, as well as the hidden secrets surrounding the Prince’s Consort’s death years ago.

After reading, Xiao Tianhao quickly stuffed the paper into his chest: “Lord Chu, much appreciated.”

“No problem, considering these people even dared to lay hands on female family members, it shows the forces beneath are not insignificant. You should be extra cautious; the former Saintess of Southern Border is still alive, making matters even more complicated, especially since Southern Border excels in using Gu.”

“I understand, I’ll be careful, definitely will swiftly catch these rats from their hideouts.” Xiao Tianhao squinted his eyes, absorbing Chu Heng’s reminder thoroughly, never underestimating any enemy.

After Xiao Tianhao left, he headed straight for the Imperial Palace.

As for the Imperial Palace, Emperor Xuanming hadn’t rested either, and upon Xiao Tianhao’s summoning, he knelt to salute.