Ji Li is prevented from returning to the capital.
Mo Ruo remained silent.
"You don't have to hide it from me. That day in the forest, it was the same as just now."
He couldn't hide it any longer!
"It's Bufotoxin."
"Bufotoxin?"
Mo Ruo's expression was solemn. "That day at the inn, the dagger that stabbed at your back … was smeared with bufotoxin."
Ugh!
Ji Yunshu was stunned for a few seconds before she quickly digested the information.
He asked in a deep voice. "Then …
Can this poison be detoxified? "
"There's no cure, but it won't kill you. It will only make you feel like you're better off dead. Once it flares up, your abdomen will be in pain for ten days in mild cases and three days in severe cases."
"Forever?"
Mo Ruo nodded, but immediately said, "Don't worry, there is no poison in this world that I cannot cure. I will try my best to find the antidote."
Ji Yunshu smiled bitterly.
After a long silence, she said, "Don't tell Jing Rong."
Although Mo Ruo had planned to do the same.
But —
"I didn't want to tell you at first, but now that you know, Jing Rong should also know."
"I can't tell him." Ji Yunshu's attitude was firm. "Right now, he and Prince Yi are in a sensitive period. I don't want my matters to affect him. And didn't you say that you would definitely find the antidote? Since that's the case, there's no need to tell him, lest he worries. "
"But he will find out sooner or later."
"We'll have to wait until he returns to the capital."
Very resolute!
Mo Ruo couldn't dissuade her and could only agree. He then placed his bottle of medicine on the table and pushed it towards her.
"Keep this medicine for now. Don't take it if it's not too painful. If you really can't stand it, then take it. Although this medicine can relieve pain, taking too much is harmful to your body."
"Thank you."
"When we return to Yuhua Pavilion, I will think of a way to find the antidote."
She nodded.
It was already very late at night!
Mo Ruo gave a few more instructions before leaving.
The pain in Ji Yunshu's abdomen had yet to completely dissipate. After sitting quietly for a while, she felt much better.
Although she was afraid of this illness, what could she do?
In any case, she absolutely could not tell Jing Rong.
The next day, the heavy rain had already stopped, and the sky was gradually turning sunny.
When everyone left, the abbot even came out of the mountain gate to see them off.
"Dear benefactors, the mountain path is slippery, please proceed slowly."
Jing Rong replied, "Many thanks to Abbot for lodging for the night."
"Amitabha, Buddha is one of us. What's more, Benefactor and Buddha share the same fate. If there's a chance, Benefactor can come over at any time. This old monk hopes to discuss Buddhism with Benefactor again."
"Fate, fate."
"Amitabha."
Jing Rong and the others boarded the carriage and left.
Before leaving, Ji Yunshu parted the curtains and looked at the monks outside the Guang 'an Temple's main gate. She couldn't find the old monk who was limping and had a burned face.
"What are you looking at?" Jing Rong asked.
She lowered the curtain and retracted her gaze.
She shook her head. "Nothing."
"You don't look well. Are you feeling unwell?"
"I'm fine. Maybe it was the wind last night."
"I'll get Mo Ruo to take a look at you later."
"It's just a small problem. Why bother him?" "You don't have to worry about me. In two days, we will arrive at Liang mountain. You should also prepare."
Reminder!
Jing Rong's eyes darkened.
He fell into deep thought.
The caravan continued on the official road. The sky had opened up and the road was dry, so the journey naturally sped up.
Two days later, they finally arrived at Liang mountain.
They were about to reach the foot of the mountain. The road ahead was flat and there was no wind or grass. Logically speaking, there should be a lot of people and carriages coming and going on the official road near the capital. However, the entire road was unbelievably quiet.
It was like the calm before the storm.
Lang Po pulled on the reins and changed the direction of his horse. He stopped beside Jing Rong's carriage and said, "Your Highness, this road is too quiet."
After a while, a voice came from inside the carriage. "Be careful."
"Why don't we …" Should we rush back to the capital?
Jing Rong interrupted him before he could finish his words. "Slow down and wait for them to come out."
Ah!
"Yes."
Lang Po could only obey.
The caravan slowed down.
Lang Po instructed.
"Everyone, be careful. Pay attention to your surroundings."
The guards were on high alert and surrounded the two carriages, protecting them well.
Inside the carriage, Jing Rong's expression was solemn as he sat upright.
Beside him, Ji Yunshu remained silent.
After a short distance, they were about to arrive at the foot of Liang mountain.
Suddenly …
A flurry of footsteps came from all directions, accompanied by the clashing of weapons. Hundreds of armored men rushed out.
Several swords were drawn and aimed at Jing Rong's men.
"Neigh!"
The frightened horses neighed and raised their front hooves. The guards pulled on the reins and clamped down on the horses' abdomens.
"Ride!"
The carriage jolted violently.
After protecting Ji Yunshu, Jing Rong lifted a small gap in the large curtain in front of him.
The soldiers blocking the way were Ji Li's men.
They suddenly opened up a path for Ji Li to walk over. His brows were furrowed and his cold face was filled with murderous intent.
Lang Po gripped his sword tightly and questioned, "War Secretary Ji, what is the meaning of this?"
Ji Li replied, "The Emperor has issued an oral order in the imperial court that Prince Rong cannot return to the capital until the Yufu disaster relief silver incident is investigated. If he forcibly returns, he will be defying the imperial edict. As the War Secretary of the Ministry of War, it is my duty to protect the imperial palace and the entire capital. Naturally, I have to send troops to stop him."
"Are you saying that His Highness has endangered the capital?"
"Those who defy the imperial edict are traitors. Traitors entering the city are naturally under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of War." Ji Li lifted his chin and looked at them coldly.
Lang Po snorted and swept his gaze across the people in front of him.
They were outnumbered and outnumbered.
He was not someone who was afraid of death.
He raised his hand and gestured for the guards to prepare for battle.
"War Secretary Ji, His Highness must return to the capital today no matter what. If you continue to stop him, we will have to fight to the death."
The guards drew their swords and charged forward.
The two sides were hostile.
Ji Li sneered and shouted at the carriage behind him, "Your Highness, this lowly official is doing his job. Why do you insist on entering the capital when the Emperor has ordered you not to return?"
Jing Rong smiled and was about to dismount when Ji Yunshu pulled him back.
"Be careful."
He nodded.
He got off the carriage and walked towards Ji Li.
Lang Po and the others dismounted.
Jing Rong glanced at his men and ordered, "Put away your swords."
The guards obeyed and sheathed their swords.
Ji Li cupped his hands in greeting.
"Greetings, Prince Rong."
"War Secretary Ji is indeed well-informed. You must have been making arrangements here the moment this prince set off from Yufu."
"Your Highness thinks too much."
"If this prince must enter the capital today? Could it be that you, War Secretary Ji, wish to execute this prince on the spot? "
"This lowly official wouldn't dare. As long as Your Highness returns to Yufu, everything will return to normal."
Jing Rong's lips curved into a sinister smile, his eyes reflecting a cold light. He took two steps forward and approached Ji Li.
"War Secretary Ji, don't blame this prince for not reminding you. That day, you and Ji Huan stopped this prince's carriage just like this. This prince said at that time that a monarch is a monarch and a subject is a subject. No matter how great your achievements are, you are still a subject. If you stop this prince from returning to the capital today, you will be going against this prince. I'm afraid you won't be able to bear the consequences."
Their eyes met.
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