Chapter 2813: Chapter 3814: The Poison Master in the Shadows
Old Ding’s wife began to speak, explaining that her health was poor, and she usually got up once or twice at night to use the bathroom.
But last night, for some reason, she didn’t get up until just before dawn, thinking she might have been too tired and slept too deeply.
Bai Ruozhu reached out to feel her pulse; Old Ding’s wife’s weak body was due to kidney disease.
Because too much time had passed, it was impossible to detect the Mystical Fragrance in her, but they had been drugged, making them sleep deeply, which facilitated the culprit’s actions.
The old lady was a bit scared, "Sir, please catch the culprit. Who knows which scoundrel is doing this to us!"
Old Ding wiped his eyes while comforting her. Bai Ruozhu looked around at the situation. At that moment, Jiang Yichun came over, seeing that they had looked enough, and took Bai Ruozhu home.
"It seems to be meant to create panic, but with a Poison Master involved, I suspect they might have a part of the ’Poison Classic’," Bai Ruozhu said to Jiang Yichun after they got home, "But it might overlap with the part I have; I’ve seen that Rouge Tears."
It didn’t kill, but it made the skin as white as jade, with tears like rouge, so she had never concocted such a poison as Rouge Tears.
"Are they after you?" Jiang Yichun narrowed his eyes. Anyone daring to target his wife wouldn’t be let off easily.
"Not sure, but it’s quite possible." Bai Ruozhu became a bit worried and suddenly rushed out of the room, "Jianqi, arrange for more people to watch over the residence’s safety."
"Yes."
The two discussed for a while. Tired after a day’s work, they soon turned off the lights and went to sleep.
In one corner of the yard, a maid was still washing clothes. The maid’s lips suddenly curled into a strange smile, looking particularly eerie in the quiet night.
"Newcomer, haven’t you finished your work yet?" the stewardess came out to ask.
The maid bowed her head, timidly saying, "Almost done, almost done. I’ll be faster in the future."
The stewardess shook her head, "I’m not scolding you. Just finish up and rest, or the masters might think I’m bullying a newcomer. Our masters are really kind people."
"Really? Then I’m very lucky." The little maid said happily, a hint of ferocity in her bright eyes.
"You’ll find out soon enough, hurry up and finish so you can rest." The stewardess instructed and then returned to her own room.
...
Early the next day, Jiang Yichun went out and returned around noon, handing a secret letter to Bai Ruozhu.
Quanrong Clan Poison Master, Tang Family of the Poison Sect, Zu Family Poison Master...
This was a list of Poison Master families. Jiang Yichun seemed too worried about her and had gathered all the information on Poison Masters he could find.
Bai Ruozhu read through it carefully, apart from the Quanrong Clan, she didn’t seem to have enmities with anyone else?
But Poison Masters mostly act according to their interests. Once they guess she has the "Poison Classic," targeting her would be normal.
But the timing was too coincidental. Could it be related to Ma Tongfang’s plan?
Or perhaps Ma Tongfang knew they had arrived in Beiyu City, feared they’d ruin his plans, so he sent Poison Masters to distract Bai Ruozhu, allowing his plan to proceed smoothly?
Thinking gave Bai Ruozhu a headache, so she decided not to think too deeply and deal with things as they came.
After lunch, Lin Zhenghui arrived at the Bai Residence to talk about the Commerce Association’s situation with Bai Ruozhu.
"A group of righteous warriors has already been gathered, to meet in Liuri City ten days from now." Lin Zhenghui took out a Carriage Map and pointed to the location of Liuri City.
It’s the city closest to the ones captured by the Turkic now, and its defenses are tight, making it very suitable for a stronghold.
Bai Ruozhu pointed to the location where Ma Xingguo was suppressing bandits, "Ma Xingguo might also be heading here, so we must act as well."
Though she spoke like this, she was quite worried about the household because of the Poison Master matter.
"Yes, but do be cautious. Investigate the bandit suppression thoroughly before taking action," Lin Zhenghui said.
"Of course, Master, you must also be careful. Don’t rush to the forefront, ensure your safety," Bai Ruozhu reminded.
Lin Zhenghui laughed heartily, "It’s not a wasted life if I can still go to the battlefield at my age. In my youth, I dreamed of roaming Jiang Hu or battling on the battlefield, but ended up in commerce. But don’t worry, I’m too old to act impulsively now."
Bai Ruozhu laughed, "I await your triumphant return, Master."
Feeling uncertain, Bai Ruozhu thought for a moment and decided to seek Gao Zhou and Chushuang.
Chushuang was still recovering, and Bai Ruozhu didn’t want to trouble them, but now she had no choice but to seek help.
"I’ll join you for the trip," Gao Zhou said.
"No, it’s because I’m worried something might happen at home that I wish to rely on Father and Mother for help." She said, taking out a collection of bottles, "These are all detoxification medicines. You are a doctor and know how to use them. As long as you can detoxify, the opponent has no options left."
Gao Zhou opened the medicine bottles to inspect them one by one, "Wow, quite a collection."
His eyes lit up, not having seen so many detoxification medicines at once.
"Be careful as well, don’t underestimate a Poison Master," she added.
Chushuang patted her hand, "I’m here too, I’ll certainly help you guard the house well."
"Thank you, Mother." With such a solid backing, she had no worries about the future.
This time, she and Jiang Yichun left secretly, without even saying goodbye to their children and family, leaving Yizi to tell them Meng Liangshen had a relative with a sudden, life-threatening illness and had asked for her help.
Lin Pinger even visited Lady Meng to prevent her from worrying too much.
Fortunately, Lady Meng was experienced and immediately saw through Bai Ruozhu’s lies, helping to smooth things over.
After Lin Pinger left, Lady Meng called Meng Liangshen over for questioning.
"Where have Ruozhu and the others gone? Isn’t it..." She suddenly thought of something, "Going to kill the Turkic people? That’s simply reckless; it’s too dangerous!"
Meng Liangshen’s mouth twitched. Luckily, she didn’t know they were going after Ma Xingguo; otherwise, wouldn’t she be worried sick and unable to sleep?
...
At Bai Residence, the rough maid worked late again, so the stewardess had no choice but to help her out.
"You’re really kind, steward," said the little maid.
The stewardess smiled, "Oh, I’m not as kind as you think. It’s our benevolent masters I’m afraid of getting scolded by."
The little maid made a sound of understanding, "How kind are the masters? I’ve heard rich people like bullying us poor folks."
The stewardess glared at her, "Nonsense, did the masters ever withhold your wages? If it weren’t for the masters taking you in, wouldn’t you starve outside? Have you ever seen a powerful mansion without deaths? But in our Bai Residence, there’s never been any abuse of servants."
"I see, then I’ll work even harder, I mustn’t let the masters drive me away," the little maid said.
The stewardess nodded in satisfaction, "Once you’re familiar, work faster, and be handy."
"Yes."
After finishing the work, the little maid’s lips slightly curled, "Steward, I don’t know how to thank you."
"No need to thank me," the stewardess replied with a smile and returned to her room, but throughout the night, frightening screams echoed...
