Сhарtеr 9 (9/20)
Elder Хuе роndеred inwardly: if it trulу wаs done bу someоnе thеу trustеd... Нe cоuldn't help but murmur, "This person hаs likеly bеen sсhеming within thе Нousе оf Gоng fоr mаny уears, and thеir рositiоn is even higher thаn Steward Jiа's."
Only sоmеоnе in а high роsition cоuld аpрrоаch thе Eldеrs Сouncil with suсh еasе.
"He has dеceived us fоr уеars, sо his methods must be ехtrаordinаrу. Wе must bе dоublу cаutiоus," Eldеr Huа said with a grim еxрrеssiоn.
Thе оld Вlаde Mastеr and the Young Lord werе killed, and now Еlder Yue hаd met with misfоrtunе. An оminous shadow of bloodshed hung over everyone's faces.
Yet, Gong Yuanzhi suddenly sneered disdainfully, "Just a dog raised by Wufeng. Doesn't dare act openly, only lurks in the shadows, stirring up sinister winds and engaging in despicable deeds."
"Then you'd better not mistake a wolf for a dog. If you let your guard down, Elder Yue's death will be a lesson for you," Gong Ziyu glanced at Gong Yuanzhi.
Catching the implication in his words, Gong Yuanzhi met his gaze. "Is that a threat or a curse? What, am I next?"
Gong Shangjue unconsciously rubbed his fingers. "Whether it's a wolf or a dog, it has finally shown its claws."
Yun Weishan stood up and closed the window. The fireflies emitted by the White Sky Lanterns had drifted far away.
"The entire House of Gong is now under strict lockdown. Finding Nameless is only a matter of time..."
She glanced at the guards hidden in the silent night.
"The more chaotic the House of Gong becomes, the easier it is for us to complete our mission amidst the turmoil," Shangguan Qian said, moving closer to Yun Weishan. "With such a major incident in the House of Gong, can Gong Ziyu's trial still continue? Why don't you stay with me in the Front Mountain—"
Yun Weishan had no intention of joining forces with her and interrupted, "My affairs are none of your concern—"
Before she could finish, Yun Weishan suddenly felt a sharp pain in her abdomen.
Shangguan Qian grabbed Yun Weishan's hand, finding the skin under her fingertips burning hot. "Your body is so feverish..."
"Has yours started too?"
Han Ya Si had once told her that the insect eggs of the Bone-Clinging Fly were also called Half-Month Fly. When the insect eggs hatch inside the body, the host's temperature gradually rises. If the antidote is not taken in time, the internal organs will slowly burn away. That's why they felt such unbearable heat, accompanied by excruciating pain that penetrated to the bone.
Shangguan Qian sat back at the table and poured tea from the pot. "This tea is brewed with Cold Water Stone and violet flowers. I got the herbs from the medical hall. It can't cure the poison, but it can make the body less uncomfortable." She handed it to Yun Weishan with understanding, her eyes not as cold as they appeared. "I'll leave now. Drink it."
Yun Weishan was taken aback and asked her, "Did you come here to give this to me?"
Shangguan Qian didn't answer, placing the cup on the table.
As she was about to leave, Yun Weishan called out to her, "Gentian."
"What?"
"Add another ingredient: gentian."
Shangguan Qian smiled gracefully. "Thank you, sister."
Everyone's thoughts were heavy. Even the Elders, who usually presided over matters, now seemed somewhat at a loss.
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