Chapter 1327: Chapter 976: Poison Doctor Unrivaled 37 (four thousand)
Actually, Murong Xue didn’t resort to any unorthodox methods; she just knew a little more and had the aid of sorcery, making the medicine she produced capable of fully discerning the differences in blood. Murong Han was worried her body wouldn’t be able to bear it, but she just shook her head nonchalantly.
"It’s nothing serious. Tonight, I’ll do the final confirmation, and once it’s successful, we’ll start mass production."
Because she had the Child Gu in her body, whether it was a beneficial Gu or a poisonous Gu, they would all react, so Murong Xue could use her own blood.
This research had started after discovering that the Bai Family was a Poisonous Insect Family, and the water used for the medication was also unique to the space, as every plant and animal was interested in this water from the space, making the medication extremely precious.
Through repeated refinement, she produced about a pound of medicinal powder overnight. Just a pinch of this powder, sprinkled on blood, would elicit a reaction.
Although a pound isn’t much, even less powder is needed for the blood, so she decided to prioritize the Bai Family.
After handing over the medicinal powder and instructions for use to Shui Yixuan and Murong Han, she entered the space to continue refining. Next, the primary focus was to screen the palace and internal members of other families. Since the Emperor had already proclaimed the evil intentions of the Bai Family to the world, the matter of blood testing was quite proactively received. After all, it’s just pricking with a thin needle to draw a bit of blood and using an ear spoon to scoop some powder for testing, causing no pain or itching. Everyone was very cooperative.
However, the screening process proved rather complex and required repeated checks to ensure no one slipped through the net. After toiling for over a month, they managed to screen Beijing once. Eventually, this method would also apply to the military.
Of course, the results were astonishing, especially for the Bai Family, where more than half the members had Gu in their bodies. The only trouble was that it couldn’t detect whether it was the Child Gu or Mother Poisonous Insect. However, Murong Yi, to prevent future troubles, resolutely executed all these people, and even the bodies were burned. Naturally, these were secret executions, without the slightest whisper escaping.
With the Bai family members dead, those previously singled out in Beijing went through second and third screenings. Those without a reaction were deemed out of danger and could leave. Those still with Gu were detained individually. They called it detention, but it was essentially imprisonment, as these people posed certain risks. However, they were not at fault themselves, so a separate living arrangement was provided for them collectively.
In case of future poison outbreaks or any other reactions, at least it wouldn’t affect others.
This unified approach was also applied to the military individuals who had been selected afterward.
As for the remaining Bai Family members...
The men were exiled, while the women were either sold or conscripted into the army.
Conscripted into the army?
Murong Xue couldn’t help but furrow her brows tightly: "Conscripted into the army? Doesn’t that mean they will become...? Military prostitutes?"
Murong Han showed no sympathy for them: "Defeated families, especially those bearing crimes, always end up this way. Are you feeling merciful? Think about your own past life and the sufferings of our late mother, and of all those innocent eunuchs and palace maids who died unjustly, and those innocent commoners being detained; you’ll feel better. Showing mercy to the enemy is being cruel to yourself. Do you expect them to be grateful to you? Stop dreaming. It’s already fortunate they won’t come seeking revenge with knives. So, sometimes, when being ruthless is necessary, you mustn’t let sympathy cloud your judgment, understood?"
Murong Xue knew well enough the saying ’wildfire cannot destroy, they grow again when the spring breeze blows.’ She was just expressing her sentiment, nothing more deep-seated.
The siblings took a horse carriage out of the palace and found a teahouse, drinking tea and eating desserts while listening to storytelling.
As for the script of the storytelling, naturally, Murong Han had someone improvise it.
Mingfang Building was one of the top teahouses in Lanyue’s Beijing. At that time, the first-floor hall was already filled with people. As they cracked melon seeds and drank tea, they listened to the eloquent storyteller spinning tales. The hall was very quiet, with only the booming voice of the storyteller echoing to every corner.
Murong Xue, Murong Han, and Shui Yixuan found a secluded corner to sit, quietly listening to the storyteller’s explanation—
Do you know what’s been going on with the Gu Poison Bai Family causing such a stir lately?
Today, let’s talk about this woman who has disturbed the entire Imperial City. Just who is she?
Well, in the harem of Lanyue, there was such a vicious woman, whose fame has now spread far and wide for her notoriety. Surely you all know who this woman is, don’t you? That’s right, it’s our once glorious, now notorious former Consort Hua, Bai Mei’er, whose fate is now unknown.
