I became the tyrant's only belief.

Chapter 352 looks like a crime scene
Testing for poison?

Xiao Jingfan paused for a moment, then looked up.

Chu Liuzheng decisively refused: "I won't try."

Is poison something you can just eat casually?
“I won’t help you for nothing.” Feng Jing knew that Chu Liuzheng wouldn’t agree so easily. “Consider it as me owing you a favor.”

The favor of a legendary doctor is still very tempting. Chu Liuzheng looked at the porcelain bottle and was somewhat tempted.

It's unlikely that Feng Jing would poison her; the only question is whether it would hurt.

Seeing that there seemed to be a chance, Feng Jing continued to persuade him: "After taking this poison, you will only be unconscious for a few days. After taking the antidote, apart from being weak and needing to recover for a couple of days, I guarantee there will be no other discomfort."

Chu Liuzheng glanced at him: "You already know the effects of this poison, yet you still made me try it?"

“That’s the effect on ordinary people,” Feng Jing said. “You’re different.”

Chu Liuzheng thought for a moment and then beckoned to him.

Feng Jing craned his neck and leaned closer, and Chu Liuzheng whispered a few words in his ear.

A look of surprise flashed in Feng Jing's eyes as he turned to look at her: "What do you need this for?"

"I have my uses, of course." Chu Liuzheng straightened his sleeves. "Just tell me whether you agree or not."

Feng Jing said, "I can make this, but I'm missing a few medicinal herbs."

Chu Liuzheng pushed the porcelain bottle on the table back: "Then I'll test the poison for you after you've finished making it."

"Okay." Feng Jing simply put the porcelain bottle away and didn't continue the topic.

The steward of the Du family went out quickly and returned quickly.

"Master, white banners have been hung at the Qin residence, saying that Master Qin has died."

"Dead?!" Du Qian exclaimed in shock. "When did this happen?"

The butler said, "Two hours ago."

Du Qian frowned: "What was the cause of death?"

The butler's expression was somewhat strange: "It's said that he choked to death because a preserved plum got stuck in his throat."

Du Qian: "..."

He waved for the steward to leave and went to the main courtyard to report to Xiao Jingfan.

"Choked to death?" Xiao Jingfan, who was practicing martial arts in the courtyard, stopped his movements upon hearing this and asked, "Has any coroner from the yamen come to examine the body?"

Du Qian shook his head.

Xiao Jingfan thought for a moment, then summoned Chenxing, who was currently dealing with Ji An, and asked her to go to the Qin residence with the steward to pay her respects and find an opportunity to examine the body.

"Young Master, please wipe your sweat." Zhou Yuande stepped forward and handed over a clean white handkerchief.

Xiao Jingfan took it, looked around, and asked, "Where is she?"

“Miss Liu Zheng went to the pharmacy with Doctor Feng,” Zhou Yuande said. “They said they were going to get some herbal tea to clear heat and reduce internal fire.”

Xiao Jingfan looked up at the sky and frowned: "It's so late, why didn't you say anything before going out?"

Zhou Yuande thought to himself, "Didn't they tell me that?"
He was about to offer an explanation for Chu Liuzheng when he heard Xiao Jingfan ask, "Are you coming back for dinner?"

Zhou Yuande: "..."

Xiao Jingfan looked at him, and Zhou Yuande could only say, "Doctor Feng said he's eating out. Miss Liu Zheng and Miss Si Yue are with him, so it seems..."

Seeing Xiao Jingfan's dark face, Zhou Yuande wisely stopped talking and changed the subject: "This servant will send someone to bring them back immediately."

"No need." Xiao Jingfan tossed him the handkerchief and went back to his room to take a bath.

Zhou Yuande sighed, holding the handkerchief, and beckoned a guard to go out and look for the three people.

"Let's eat here." Feng Jing, carrying a large bag of medicine, stopped in front of a restaurant called Taotie Pavilion. "It sounds delicious just from the name."

Neither Chu Liuzheng nor Siyue had any objections.

"Please come in, gentlemen." The waiter came out with a smile and led the three inside. "A private room or the main hall?"

Feng Jing looked around and felt that the lobby was quite nice and had a lively atmosphere.

"This way, please." The waiter led the three to a table by the window and quickly poured them tea. The three looked at the menu and discussed what they wanted to order.

While waiting for the food, Chu Liuzheng drank tea and looked out the window.

As night falls, numerous stalls appear along both sides of the street. The stalls are brightly lit with lanterns, and the vendors call out their wares in peculiar tones, attracting passersby to stop and watch.

People stood in twos and threes in front of the food stalls. Hot oil bubbled in the large pots, and the food sizzled as soon as it was put in, the aroma wafting all the way down the street.

Several children, whose hair hadn't been combed yet, chased after the candy seller, their eyes fixed on the largest figure, Zhang Fei, drooling with longing.

It's better to be outside the palace.

Chu Liuzheng rested his chin on his hand, his eyes and brows brimming with smiles.

"What did you see that made you so happy?" Feng Jing looked out the window curiously. "Is there a magic trick?"

"No." Chu Liuzheng withdrew his gaze, took out the braised chicken feet he had bought at the entrance of the pharmacy, and invited the two of them to eat.

When the guards arrived, they found the three men happily gnawing on chicken feet.

Chu Liuzheng recognized him and greeted him with a smile, inviting him to sit down.

The guard didn't sit down, but said, "Young Master is looking for you. Come back with me quickly."

Upon hearing this, the three quickly put down the chicken feet, wiping their hands as they asked, "What happened?"

How could the guard know? He only knew that Eunuch Zhou looked quite anxious.

"Could it be that the young master is unwell?" Chu Liuzheng speculated, after all, Feng Jing and Siyue, both of whom were doctors, were here.

Just then, the waiter brought over the food and, seeing their movements, asked in surprise, "Are you three gentlemen leaving?"

"Okay." Chu Liuzheng handed over a piece of silver. "Please pack up all the food so we can take it back to eat."

"Okay!" the waiter replied with a smile and ran off to pack the food. He was quick and efficient, and soon brought out a large food box.

The four of them picked it up and left.

"Sister Liuzheng?" Siyue walked into the gate of the Du residence, but did not see Chu Liuzheng following, so she turned around to look for her.

Chu Liuzheng was looking to the right, seemingly absorbed in something. Hearing Siyue call out, she snapped out of her reverie and followed after her.

Siyue tilted her head to look at her: "What were you looking at just now?"

Chu Liuzheng said, "I think I saw a dark shadow, but it disappeared when I looked closely."

Upon hearing this, Siyue stopped in her tracks: "Sister, go in first, I'll go take a look."

Chu Liuzheng shook his head: "It's so dark, maybe I'm just seeing things."

"It won't take much effort to take a look." Mitsuki walked lightly out of the door and headed in the direction she had been looking.

Chu Liuzheng stood there for a while and waited, but she didn't come back, so he couldn't help but wonder.

Why does it take so long to take just one look?

Worried that something might have happened, she quickly called the two servants guarding the door to go and check.

In the pitch-black alley, the stench of blood lingered. Siyue crouched down, examining the injuries of the man in black at her feet. A lantern swayed at the alley's entrance, casting a soft, yellowish light.

Hearing footsteps, she turned around abruptly. The wariness in her eyes only disappeared when she saw Chu Liuzheng, and a smile naturally appeared on her face: "Why did you come over, sister?"

Oh my, this looks like a crime scene.

"Who is this person?" Chu Liuzheng tried to ignore the bloodstains on the ground and pointed at the man in black.

"He claimed to be Master Qin's steward and wanted to see Master Du. He fainted before I could ask him any more questions." Si Yue hoisted the man onto his shoulder, looking quite relaxed.

Chu Liuzheng stared, his mouth slightly agape.

Wow, is this the difference between a girl who practices martial arts and an ordinary girl? That strength, I'm so envious!

The servants were also astonished by Siyue's move. How could someone who looked so thin and weak have such great strength?

They hesitated for a moment before remembering to step forward and help.

"No need, I can do it myself." Mitsuki carried the person steadily and said to the two of them, "You clean up the bloodstains on the wall and the floor, make sure it's clean."

The servant hurriedly agreed and went to fetch water to wash the wound.