Han Yunxi's timid expression vanished without a trace to be replaced by indescribable fury. She viciously stomped on the assassin's face. "You what? I'll send you to your death! Go back and tell He Ze of the North Court that this wangfei will remember this debt! "
She was a doctor, and a doctor of poisons at that. To put it nicely, she was a poisons master. She knew how to treat poisons, but she was even better at poisoning.
The black-robed assassin had pulled her hand all the way here from the prison cell, completely unguarded. If she didn't seize the chance to poison him, she'd be letting down her professional ethics.
Han Yunxi knew that as soon as she left the justice courts' prisons, she'd be accused of absconding regardless of whether she died or not. But time was of the essence, so she threw caution to the wind. Since those people wanted her to escape, then she might as well make the accusation a reality!
After tossing and turning for over an hour, she had less than an hour left. After leaving the alley, Han Yunxi ran for her life towards General Mu's estate, her thin figure running through the early morning mist like a little deer.
"Master, that … that looks like esteemed wangfei," Chu Xifeng said timidly.
He and the Duke of Qin had just returned to the city after searching for medicine when they ran into Qin Wangfei. Fortunately, they dodged in time, or else they really would have been sent flying.
Right now, master and servant were hiding on a rooftop by the road. Long Fei Ye was dressed in white brocade robes, looking extraordinarily handsome and noble. He furrowed his brows and chased after the woman without a word.
Why was this woman running so fast so early in the morning? Was she running for her life?
Han Yunxi ran and ran with all her might. She was running to save a life, but she ran even faster than running for her life.
Why was the damned justice courts so far away from the general's estate?
Han Yunxi had no idea how fast she ran. By the time she reached the general's gates, she was out of breath. She pulled on the door knocker and pounded on it until she couldn't speak.
Very soon, the guard opened the door and was given a fright when he saw her. "Qin Wangfei … why is it you? Where's Imperial Physician Gu? "
"Quick … I …"
Han Yunxi was still gasping for breath. She couldn't speak, so she simply stopped talking. She pushed open the door guard and was about to rush inside. Unexpectedly, a loud shout came from behind. "Han Yunxi, why are you here? Stop right there! "
Who else could this voice be other than Princess Changping?
Han Yunxi's footsteps paused. She didn't turn around and immediately ran inside. Princess Changping panicked. "Men, chase after her! Han Yunxi escaped from prison!"
Several attendants hurriedly chased after him. Princess Changping also lifted her long skirt and ran over. She had just received news from He Ze of the Northern Court that Gu Beiyue had been imprisoned. She immediately went to find Divine Doctor Han. Divine Doctor Han said that he still needed to wait for news from the medical academy's board of directors and recommended an imperial physician.
Han Yunxi once again ran with all her might, madly running towards Mu Qingwu's bedroom. Several attendants and Princess Changping chased after her with all their might. Very soon, the quiet general's estate was in chaos.
Han Yunxi firmly believed that this was the fastest she'd ever run in her life. When she reached Mu Qingwu's door, she almost ran into it.
Fortunately, she pressed her hand against the door and stopped.
Bang bang bang! Bang bang bang! She frantically knocked on the door while gasping for breath.
General Mu, who was personally guarding the door, hurriedly opened it. When he saw Han Yunxi, he jumped in fright. "You … Han Yunxi, why is it you? Where's Gu Beiyue? Didn't he go … "
Gu Beiyue hadn't returned. He'd already sent people to look for him, but those people hadn't returned. He was anxious but didn't dare to leave Mu Qingwu's side. Now that he saw Han Yunxi, he was truly a bit stunned.
Han Yunxi was truly out of breath. She gestured inside, indicating that General Mu should let her in.
At this time, Princess Changping's voice came from behind. "Han Yunxi … Han Yunxi, stop right there … don't let her in! General Mu, she's a fugitive! Stop her! "
What was going on?
No matter what happened, curing the poison was the most important thing.
General Mu saw Gu Beiyue take out a black sample of poisoned blood from Mu Qingwu's wound. He also saw Mu Qingwu's lips turn black. Even if he didn't know anything about medicine or poison, he knew that the poison had flared up! Even if he didn't believe Han Yunxi, he had no choice but to believe it.
Han Yunxi said he was poisoned, so he really was poisoned. Han Yunxi said that the poison would show itself in these few days, so it really came true.
Wasn't the poison needle in Qingwu's body also taken out by Han Yunxi?
The more General Mu thought about it, the more he felt that something wasn't right. Han Yunxi had diagnosed it, but Han Congan hadn't seen it. He'd even said that he wanted to invite the medical academy's board of directors to treat him, but they still hadn't come.
Curing the poison, how urgent was that?!
General Mu would acknowledge whoever could cure the poison as his ancestor!
Thinking of this, General Mu recalled Gu Beiyue's reminder before he left. The empress dowager had personally issued an arrest warrant to lock up Han Yunxi. No matter what, the empress dowager would have people come up with evidence!
And the evidence was Mu Qingwu!
General Mu wasn't a fool. Of course, he knew that the crown prince's faction had been coveting Qingwu's military power for a long time.
Seeing Princess Changping's people chasing after him, General Mu made a prompt decision. He pushed Han Yunxi into the room and went out himself. He closed the door behind him and even locked it!
As soon as the door was locked, Princess Changping's attendants arrived. Seeing General Mu standing at the door like a demon, the attendants, who were used to relying on others' power, became timid. They pushed each other, not daring to come forward.
Princess Changping was so angry that she couldn't run anymore. She panted as she walked over. It took her a long time to catch her breath. She ordered, "General Mu, immediately open the door for this princess!"
"Princess Changping, this is my son's bedroom. What are you trying to do so early in the morning?" General Mu asked unhappily.
Princess Changping was stunned. What was wrong with General Mu? Didn't he also hate Han Yunxi? It was Han Yunxi who had caused Qingwu gege to be like this!
"General Mu, are you crazy? You let Han Yunxi, that murderer, in! What are you trying to do? "Princess Changping was furious.
"Imperial Physician Gu is treating him. Don't make trouble!" General Mu wasn't polite at all.
Princess Changping was dumbfounded. She immediately shouted, "General Mu, you're possessed! You're still pretending. I saw you let Han Yunxi in. This princess is telling you, Han Yunxi is a fugitive. Are you harboring a criminal? "
"Princess, you're mistaken. Qin Wangfei is locked up in the imperial prison. How could she be in my Mu Estate?" General Mu lied confidently.
For his son, he was willing to lie with his eyes open. As long as his son could wake up, everything would be easy.
"You!" Princess Changping was furious. "I clearly saw it. You're lying!"
"That's right. General Mu, you're a first-rank official. You can't lie with your eyes open!" The attendant hurriedly echoed.
General Mu glared at him. "You also know that this general is a first-rank official. What qualifications do you have to speak to this general? Why aren't you retreating? "
The attendant's face was ashen. He could only resentfully retreat behind Princess Changping.
Princess Changping pouted. "Hmph, I don't care. I saw it. I want to go in!"
As she spoke, she really wanted to force her way in. General Mu simply leaned against the door and opened his arms. "Qingwu is seriously ill and needs to rest. Old Man, let's see who dares to force their way in today. Without the emperor's orders, even if this Old Man dies here, I won't open the door! "
Inside the room, Han Yunxi was in the midst of doing another scan to determine the depth and location of the poison. Hearing General Mu's words, she let out a sigh of relief. At least this old thing wasn't muddle-headed.
She only had thirty minutes left. There wasn't enough time to brew the medicine and then find a way to concoct the antidote. Since she was here, she naturally had to use acupuncture to expel the poison. The detoxification system's scanner was currently scanning back and forth. The poison's location would soon be determined.
At the door, Princess Changping was currently tugging on General Mu's hand. She pulled with all her strength, but no matter what, she couldn't move it.
"General Mu, you'll kill Qingwu gege!"
"No matter what, you can't let Han Yunxi stay inside by herself. I brought an imperial physician. You should at least let him in to take a look!"
"Han Yunxi already treated him twice. Both times, there was no effect. She said he would wake up, but he still hasn't woken up! She really can't be trusted! General Mu, I'm begging you, let the imperial physician in! "
… …
"Imperial physician? Sent by the empress dowager, right? "General Mu sneered inwardly. His body was like a mountain, unmoving.
Princess Changping couldn't move him, nor could she persuade him. Just as she was feeling anxious, Mu Liuyue suddenly led a group of people over. This group was none other than the North Court Official, He Ze, and his men.
She'd come up with a brilliant plan for the North Court Official. She'd arranged for an assassin to break out of prison and kill Han Yunxi. Then, she'd lead the troops in pursuit. After seeing Han Yunxi's corpse, she'd frame her with the crime of fleeing and dying. But who knew that a weak woman like Han Yunxi would actually be able to escape from the assassin's blade?
If it wasn't for Mu Liuyue's report, the North Court Official really wouldn't know where to find her.
Seeing the North Court Official bring a group of soldiers over, Princess Changping was overjoyed. She hurriedly said, "North Court Official, Han Yunxi is in the room! Hurry up and capture her! "
When General Mu saw the North Court Official, he knew things weren't good. He wanted nothing more than to hang Mu Liuyue up and give her a good beating!
In times of chaos, it was the world of soldiers. In times of peace, it was the world of officials. Soldiers couldn't fight with officials, otherwise they'd be accused of plotting a rebellion!
Inside the room, Han Yunxi had already found the exact location of the Ten-Thousand Snake Poison. The poison would gather at Mu Qingwu's chest, erupting bit by bit from the depths. This location was very close to the heart, so she had to use the needles immediately. She couldn't afford to waste any time.
Han Yunxi rejoiced that she'd come early.
She tried her best to ignore the sounds outside the door. Calming herself down, she focused her mind and took out the needles she needed, placing them one by one to the side. She then began to undo Mu Qingwu's clothes, searching for the exact acupoints.
"General Mu, this one's duty is to pursue a fugitive. I hope you can make things easy for me." The North Court Official was still very polite.
"The fugitive isn't here. North Court Official, please." General Mu didn't give him any face, blocking the door and not moving.
"Princess Changping clearly saw the fugitive enter. Could it be that General Mu thinks she's lying?" The North Court Official asked again.
General Mu didn't reply, turning his head to look elsewhere.
"General Mu, since you don't want to cooperate, then don't blame this official for being rude!" The North Court Official first tried peaceful means before resorting to force. His voice was cold as he ordered, "Men, please move General Mu aside and search the room!"
In an instant, the soldiers surrounded General Mu, wanting to capture him. The North Court Official was different from Princess Changping. He had the authority to capture fugitives and had a legitimate reason to use the soldiers.
"You dare?!" General Mu roared, scaring everyone into not daring to move. He was a great general with hundreds of thousands of soldiers under his command!
"We're following the empress dowager's orders to capture a fugitive. What are you all standing around for?" The North Court Official was also angry.
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