Capture the Jade (Attacking the Jade) - Chapter 24-Part 4
Chapter 24-part 4
The Duke of Zhenguo sighed: “I fear some ill-intentioned person might be framing my son by deliberately acting in a suspicious manner. I must take the liberty to ask, has there been any incident involving the loss of poisonous insects at Qingyun Temple recently?”
Teng Yuyi slowly put down her wine cup.
She had already thought of everything in advance, so even if Lin Chengyou tried to drag her into this, she had a way to handle it.
Jue Sheng and Qi Zhi’s hearts jumped to their throats.
If their senior brother mentioned the matter of Miss Teng and the insects, she would have a hard time explaining herself.
Fortunately, Princess Ah Zhi had already sent someone to Jingzhao dungeon.
As long as they confirmed that the poisonous insects were no longer on Miss Dong, it would mean that the poison on General Duan came from Miss Dong.
Why hadn’t they returned yet? It was really making them anxious.
The two kept glancing outside, then at Lin Chengyou, too nervous to even breathe.
Lin Chengyou caught a glimpse of the banquet and suddenly smiled: “Duke, you underestimate Qingyun Temple. Even if someone tried to steal an insect, they’d have to be able to get through the gates of our temple, wouldn’t they? Recently, we haven’t lost a single insect.”
The Duke of Zhenguo’s face stiffened.
Lin Chengyou took the lead and walked ahead: “Let’s first focus on getting the antidote for Madam Duan and General Duan.”
Just as they were about to head for the main hall, the servants sent to Jingzhao dungeon returned.
The leading palace servant walked straight to Princess Jingde: “Your Highness.”
“Did you confirm it?” Princess Jingde asked curiously.
“Are the poisonous insects still on Miss Dong?”
Everyone perked up their ears.
Old Madam Duan and Duan Wenyin held their breath, afraid that they might miss something.
The Duke of Zhenguo stopped and solemnly turned his gaze to the servant.
The servant shook his head: “No, they’re not there. Miss Dong drank a big bowl of porridge last night, and her spirits improved greatly. She hasn’t been scratching anymore.”
Princess Ah Zhi turned to the other servants who had gone with them: “Did you confirm this as well?”
“Yes, Your Highness. We checked, and the poisonous insects are indeed gone from Miss Dong.”
Princess Jingde nodded in satisfaction, and Lin Chengyou gave Teng Yuyi a meaningful glance.
The guests exchanged glances.
They had already heard rumors about General Duan and Miss Dong, but lacked concrete evidence.
Now, what could the Duan family say?
These insects were dangerous, but only those who had close contact with them could be infected.
General Duan had just fallen ill, and Miss Dong had recovered.
How could there be any doubt about where General Duan’s poison came from?
Old Madam Duan and Duan Wenyin’s faces contorted in shock, and their expressions instantly darkened.
The Duke of Zhenguo’s body chilled, and in a fit of anger, he exclaimed: “This evil child!”
