It was just a momentary reaction, followed by shock and anger. She thought of her kidnapped son. She had just given birth to a son here, and now this person was here.
Like a mother hen protecting her chick, she screamed out of reflex, "Wuhua, don't let him near our son, don't …"
Li Wuhua moved forward in a flash and tapped her body with a finger, causing her to fall into a deep sleep. Given her physical condition, she should not be too emotional.
He pulled up the blanket and covered her.
Niu Youdao walked to the side of the bed and stared at Hai Ruyue's face. It was obvious that she was seriously ill. He asked, "What happened?"
"Let's talk outside." Li Wuhua gestured with his hand.
The two left the room and walked to the side of the corridor. Niu Youdao said, "This shouldn't be a postpartum symptom, right?"
He knew very well that normal postpartum symptoms were not a problem for the cultivators of the Ten Thousand Grotto-Heaven Palace.
Li Wuhua's face tightened. "She should be poisoned."
"Poisoned?" Niu Youdao narrowed his eyes and looked around. "This place is heavily guarded. No matter how high one's cultivation is, it's impossible to not be discovered. How could someone poison her?"
Li Wuhua gritted his teeth, his eyes almost spitting fire. "It should be Zhao Sen."
"Zhao Sen?" Niu Youdao was puzzled. He tried to ask, "Zhao Sen is the Zhongche Prefectural Magistrate of the Kingdom of Zhao?"
Some people might not have met him, but at his level, some important officials from various countries would have heard of him.
"Other than him, how many other Zhao Sens can enter this place? It's all my fault. I was careless and let him take advantage of the loophole, harming the mother and son …" Li Wuhua roughly explained the situation.
At first, they thought that Hai Ruyue had been too emotional. Later on, something happened to the child as well. Both mother and son showed abnormal symptoms. They were fine before, but something happened after Zhao Sen came. Could it be a coincidence? Coupled with the imperial court's intentions, it was hard not to suspect Zhao Sen.
They suspected that Zhao Sen had done something to the things he sent, but they could not find out what he had done.
As for the child who had not touched the things sent by Zhao Sen, they guessed that Hai Ruyue had implicated the child when she was breastfeeding.
Niu Youdao was still puzzled. "According to what you said, the Princess Royal was not the only one who came into contact with those items. Why were the others fine, but only the mother and son?"
Li Wuhua said, "This is what I don't understand, and it's also the key to why someone took advantage of the loophole. I don't know what's going on, but it can't be so coincidental. Zhao Sen must have done something that I can't figure out. He's still in the Fragrant Bouquet, refusing to leave. I'm guessing he's waiting for news of the changes here. "
Niu Youdao was silent for a while. Slowly, he said: "You don't have any evidence. Even if you found evidence, he can deny it. Since the item left his hands, it has always been in your hands. He can say that he was framed, and you can't do anything about it. "
Li Wuhua said hatefully, "Don't push me too far. If you push me too far, I will directly capture him and force him to hand over the antidote."
Niu Youdao said, "It's no use. If word of this gets out, he won't admit that he did it even if you beat him to death. Think about it, who doesn't know that he has Hai Wuji behind him? Without Hai Wuji's approval, he wouldn't dare to do such a thing. If he admits that he did it, it would be the same as saying that Hai Wuji murdered his own sister. Hai Wuji can't bear this reputation. If Zhao Sen dares to say anything, he'll die. Neither the Jinzhou nor Hai Wuji will let him go. So even if he has the antidote, he won't hand it over. "
Li Wuhua was furious. He pointed to the room behind him. "If anything happens to the mother and son, do you think I won't dare to kill him?!"
Niu Youdao immediately dissuaded him. "Don't be rash. Zhao Sen's identity is not ordinary. Killing him is no different from rebelling. If this was really ordered by Hai Wuji, it means that Hai Wuji wants to take action against the Jinzhou. Killing Zhao Sen won't help the mother and son. Instead, it will give Hai Wuji an excuse to send troops. At that time, even the three major sects of the State of Zhao will have nothing to say. Moreover, the Ten Thousand Heavenly Cave Mansion won't agree to this. Otherwise, you won't be able to bear the consequences. Zhao Sen dares to stay here because he is sure that you won't dare to touch him. "
Li Wuhua said in grief and indignation, "Do I have to watch the mother and son die?"
As soon as he thought about how the infant would wail as soon as it opened its eyes, he felt as if his heart was being pierced by a knife, and he felt terrible to the bones.
He finally understood what retribution was. The sins he had created would eventually fall on his head.
Niu Youdao said, "You can't be waiting here without thinking of any other ways, right?"
Li Wuhua said, "I've already informed the sect. The people from the sect should be here soon."
Niu Youdao said, "What's the current condition of the mother and son?"
Li Wuhua's expression was unbearable. "Their blood and qi are rapidly deteriorating. Logically speaking, they won't be able to hold on for more than a few days. I've now sent the disciples of the sect to take turns to recuperate the mother and son's Qi and Qi replenishing spirit pills. Based on the current situation, they won't be able to hold on for too long. I'm afraid the adult won't be able to hold on until the child is one month old. As for the child, I'm afraid he can only hold on for ten days at most. "When he said this, his eyes were already brimming with tears.
He had a son at such an old age, yet he encountered such a thing. Especially when his own negligence allowed someone to take advantage of him, how could he endure this? He felt extremely guilty, but there was no medicine for regret in this world.
Niu Youdao held his sword with both hands and lowered his head in silence. He was not good at detoxification, let alone a strange poison that even the Ten Thousand Heavenly Cave Mansion couldn't figure out.
"Hong Niang, go and carefully examine the symptoms of the mother and son." Niu Youdao suddenly raised his head and said to Guan Fangyi, who was beside him. He raised his hand and pointed to the sky. "Find out the symptoms and send a message over there. Ask them if they have any solutions."
Guan Fangyi nodded slightly. She knew that he was referring to the Waning Moon Pavilion. They were good at assassination and had done many things like poisoning. Maybe they had a solution.
Li Wuhua, however, seemed to be grasping at straws. He grabbed Niu Youdao's arm and asked, "You have a solution?"
"Don't be anxious. We can't give up until the very end. Let's think of a solution together." Niu Youdao comforted him and pointed to Hong Niang. "Ask your people to make things easier for her. Find out the symptoms of the mother and son so that we can find someone to think of a solution."
"Okay!" Li Wuhua nodded repeatedly and personally brought Hong Niang over. Even if there was a glimmer of hope, he didn't want to let go.
Niu Youdao, who was standing under the eaves, had a solemn expression. He could feel that a storm was brewing.
One thing was clear. Hai Wuji had found it difficult to make a move on the Gold Province for so many years. Suddenly making a move at this time, he would not act rashly unless he was confident. He would only act decisively when he found an opportunity.
After thinking for a long time, he finally murmured, "Pull one hair, and the whole body will move!"
He then asked Fang Zhe to go back first. He asked Fang Zhe to inform the people outside so that they wouldn't mistakenly think that something had happened to him inside. He also asked Second Brother Wu, who had the golden wings to communicate with the outside, to come over.
He didn't want to leave this place for the time being. He wanted to wait for the people from the Ten Thousand Grottoes to come and see if they had any solution. He had to stay here to understand the situation. He couldn't be deceived at this crucial moment.
That night, the people from the Ten Thousand Grottoes arrived. Sect Master Situ Yao personally led a group of people.
Such a thing had actually happened. This was a serious matter. How could Sect Master Situ sit still? He had to come personally. He brought the strongest medical force in the entire Ten Thousand Grottoes.
This was also the first time he met Niu Youdao. After seeing him, there was no time for pleasantries. Situ Yao personally went to check on the symptoms of the mother and son.
Niu Youdao could understand. The Ten Thousand Grottoes weren't stupid. They must have sensed the approaching crisis and were anxious. How could they be in the mood to be courteous?
After Situ Yao personally checked on the symptoms of the mother and son, he immediately asked the people in the sect who were best at treating them to think of a solution. He then left the room and summoned Li Wuhua.
He immediately scolded, "Bastard, you can't even defend against such a small trick. What are you doing guarding here?"
Li Wuhua was speechless. He didn't want to explain. He had implicated his wife and son. It was all his fault.
"You've done all kinds of ridiculous things. If you can't clean up this mess, you can die to atone for your sins!" He pointed at Li Wuhua's nose and scolded.
Li Wuhua lowered his head sadly.
Niu Youdao said, "Sect Master Situ, this isn't the time to blame anyone. You've seen the symptoms. Do you think you can cure them?"
Situ Yao's face was cold and he didn't say a word.
Niu Youdao understood. The chances weren't high.
Situ Yao was silent for a long time before he finally said, "It's not optimistic!"
Niu Youdao immediately said, "Isn't there a rumor that there's no illness or poison that the ghost can't cure in this world? Find the Ghost Doctor! "
Situ Yao spread his hands. "Brother, if I knew where the Ghost Doctor is, if I knew where to find the Ghost Doctor, would I still be so anxious here? You make it sound easy, but that old monster's whereabouts have always been mysterious. Where are we going to find him? Can you find him? "
Niu Youdao said, "I really don't know where to find him, but I have to think of a way to find him."
Li Wuhua suddenly raised his head and asked, "Brother, aren't you contacting people to think of a way? Is there any reply? "
Niu Youdao said, "There's no reply yet. It'll probably be tomorrow. But we can't just rely on one side of this matter. We have to work on multiple fronts at the same time. The Ten Thousand Heavenly Cave Mansion has to do their best to treat him. I'll also try to contact people to think of a way to find the Ghost Doctor. "
Situ Yao asked in reply, "I want to find the Ghost Doctor, but how?"
Niu Youdao said, "Immediately send a message to the Boundless Pavilion and other major cultivator trading sites. Publicly announce that we're looking for the Ghost Doctor to cure the Eldest Princess. Those who can provide the whereabouts of the Ghost Doctor will be rewarded handsomely! Didn't the Ghost Doctor take away the Eldest Princess' son? My son's mother is sick. The Ghost Doctor might come after hearing the news. We can't give up even if there's only a glimmer of hope. "
"Publicly announce the news?" Situ Yao was shocked. "Are you crazy? Once this news is publicized, Jinzhou will be in chaos. We can't even keep it a secret, so how can we publicize it! Don't forget, once Jinzhou is finished, your Nanzhou will also be attacked from all sides. "
Niu Youdao immediately refuted, "Do you think this news can be hidden? If it's done by the imperial court, and the purpose of attacking the Eldest Princess is to cause chaos in Jinzhou, even if you keep it a secret, there will be people who will publicize it for you. At that time, the important people in Jinzhou will definitely come to see the Eldest Princess to verify it. Will you let them see her or not? If the imperial court wants to attack Jinzhou, they will definitely gather people. A large number of people can't be gathered in a short period of time. We might as well take advantage of this time to publicize the news and look for the Ghost Doctor. "
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