On the way to escape famine, my parents divorced

Chapter 614 In the face of power and life and death, the bonds between father and son, husband and wife, are all so fragile and vulnerable.

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Jiang Huijun had barely finished speaking when Liu Tan trembled with rage: "You vile woman! You dare to sow discord between my son and me!"

But Jiang Huijun no longer looked at him, nor did she respond to Liu Tan's words.

Inside the room, a deathly silence filled the air, broken only by Liu Tan's heavy, painful breathing.

Prince Liu Hong looked at Liu Tan's ferocious and weak face, then turned to look at the horrific strangulation marks on Jiang Huijun's neck, thinking about the resolute words she had just uttered.

Liu Hong felt as if his heart was being torn apart, and in addition to the pain, there was also endless confusion and fear.

The reason Liu Tan didn't strangle Jiang Huijun on the spot just now wasn't because he was soft-hearted;
But at the last moment, the remaining calculations he had about the situation overwhelmed the mad killing intent in his mind.

Killing the principal wife, especially one from the Jiang family, would have had a huge impact.
This will inevitably lead to greater internal turmoil in Andong, and may even give foreign enemies an opportunity to take advantage of the situation.

Moreover, Liu Tan realized from Liu Hong's terrified and resentful gaze that if he really killed Jiang Huijun, there would be no reconciliation between him and Liu Hong.

But what about Jiang Huijun?

Death penalty can be avoided, but living crime cannot be avoided.

"Someone come here."

Liu Tan caught his breath, his voice hoarse and cold, devoid of any warmth, "Add three layers of guards to the Princess's courtyard!"

Without my order, she is not to step out of the courtyard!
No one is allowed to visit, including the Crown Prince!

All food and supplies are delivered by designated personnel and strictly inspected!

What is Liu Tan doing?
He's going to completely confine Jiang Huijun to her home!

No, this isn't just confinement, it's imprisonment!

The once incomparably honored Princess Zhenbei has become a prisoner in the blink of an eye.

Standing to the side, Liu Hong opened his mouth, wanting to plead for Jiang Huijun;
But when he saw Liu Tan's eyes, devoid of emotion and filled only with suspicion and violence, all the words stuck in his throat.

For the first time, Liu Hong realized with such clarity that in the face of power and life and death, the bonds between father and son, and between husband and wife, are all so fragile and vulnerable.

The twenty-year marriage between Liu Tan and Jiang Huijun has now come to an end.

Jiang Huijun looked at the man in front of her, who was all bark and no bite. There was no longer any expectation in her eyes, only deep sarcasm and icy coldness.

She straightened her back, looked into Liu Tan's eyes, and said coldly to him, "Liu Tan, you will regret it if you don't kill me today."

Because as long as I live, I will keep my eyes wide open and watch your fate unfold!

After saying this, Jiang Huijun didn't look at Liu Tan again.
Turning around, she nodded to Liu Hong, and under his worried gaze, walked step by step into the inner room, her back view resolute and lonely.

On the roof, Li Shiyue gently closed the gaps between the tiles.

"Heh, interesting."

Is Jiang Huijun... awake?

Although... I was woken up by being pinched.

Li Shiyue smiled silently beneath the mask.

The drama unfolding at the Prince of Zhenbei's mansion was even more spectacular than she had anticipated.

Now that she knows the extent of Liu Tan's poisoning, she should return to Jian'an.

As Liu Tan watched Jiang Huijun's figure disappear behind the screen, he felt a sudden dizziness and a splitting headache. Unable to hold on any longer, he buried his head in his hands and knelt down on the ground.

Liu Tan's heart was naturally stirred.

He and Jiang Huijun were husband and wife, but in the end, they ended up like this, fighting each other with swords drawn, their hatred etched into their bones.

The person who actually poisoned him might be lurking in the shadows, mocking his impotent rage and the alienation he faces from everyone.

How could Liu Tan possibly stand it?
The dark cloud hanging over the Prince of Zhenbei's mansion did not dissipate because of this fierce argument; instead, it grew even heavier, pressing down heavily on the hearts of everyone in the mansion.

The seeds of suspicion have grown into towering trees, separating not only Liu Tan and Jiang Huijun, but also Liu Tan and everyone around him.

The foundation of the Prince of Zhenbei is being eroded little by little from within.

After dealing with Jiang Huijun, this "internal threat," Liu Tan's attention immediately returned to his own terrible headache.

The pain was like a persistent carbuncle, constantly reminding him that he was heading towards the underworld.

The will to survive overwhelmed everything. He couldn't die!

He had no ambitions to fulfill, how could he die such a pathetic death at the hands of a "poisonous woman"!

"Medicine! The world is vast, there must be a miraculous antidote!"

Liu Tan, his eyes bloodshot, growled like a trapped beast, "Turks!"
Yes! Didn't the Turkic royal court have 'Nine-Turned Jade Marrow Potato' back then?

Perhaps there are other miraculous medicines besides these?

Despite Zhao Da and Ma San's repeated persuasion, Liu Tan still insisted on sending someone to the Turkic royal court as quickly as possible, no matter the cost, to obtain the miraculous medicine!
Left with no other choice, Zhao Da had to select elite soldiers on horseback and send them, carrying a large sum of money and a personal letter from Liu Tan, to the Turks, traveling day and night.

Every moment of waiting was agonizing.

Liu Tan's headaches became more and more frequent and severe.

He could no longer handle government affairs, could not see people, and hid in a dark room all day. He was irritable and easily angered, and would beat and kill servants if things did not go his way.

The people within the Zhenbei King's faction were filled with unease, and various rumors were quietly spreading.

A dozen days later, the soldiers sent to the Turks finally returned, bringing back half a box of the incredibly precious "Holy Wolf Ointment." (Obviously, this is fabricated.)
This "Holy Wolf Ointment" is another secret medicine of the Turks. It is said that it is made with the heart of the snow wolf king of the grassland as the main ingredient, supplemented with more than ten other medicinal materials, and is made with special methods. It takes at least half a year to obtain an ointment the size of a fingernail.

This is a very rare and precious secret medicine.

The soldier said that after the Turkic Khan read Liu Tan's letter, he immediately ordered someone to bring out "Holy Wolf Ointment".

"General, the Turkic Khan also said that this medicine is very potent, and he hopes that you will use it with caution."

In his desperation, Liu Tan was willing to try anything, so he didn't care about "using it cautiously."
He immediately had Dr. Wang examine it, and after confirming that it was not poisonous, he couldn't wait to scoop out the dark paste and swallow it.

The ointment had a fishy, ​​foul smell and burned like fire when it entered the mouth.

At first, it seemed to have some effect; a warm current spread out, making Liu Tan feel that his headache had lessened a bit.

Liu Tan was overjoyed, thinking he was saved.

However, the good times did not last long.

Just half a day later, the headache that had been temporarily suppressed returned with an even more ferocious force!

Moreover, it also brought a new symptom—palpitations, hot flashes, and even occasional hallucinations for Liu Tan!

Instead of curing the poison, the "Holy Wolf Ointment" seemed to add fuel to the fire, causing a strange reaction with the "Bone-Corroding Soul-Destroying Powder" in Liu Tan's body, further damaging Liu Tan's already exhausted body!
"Useless! All of you are useless! Those Turkic barbarians are bullying me!"

Liu Tan smashed everything he could in the room, his desperate roar sending chills down everyone's spine.

His last hope was dashed.

The military doctor, Wang, cautiously took Liu Tan's pulse again. He carefully chose his words and said, "Your Highness... this Turkic medicine is as potent as fire. It clashes with the poison in your body, actually... actually accelerating the spread of the toxicity."

"What should we do?
Am I destined to die here?

Liu Tan grabbed Wang Junyi by the collar, looking as if he were insane or had gone mad.

"Throughout the world, if we're talking about the most exquisite medical skills and the most complete selection of medicinal herbs, none surpasses the Imperial Medical Academy of Kyoto."

Dr. Wang was struggling to breathe under Liu Tan's strong grip. He said with difficulty, "Especially the head of the hospital, Wu Sanzhen. It is said that his golden needle technique is a secret of the Wu family."

His great-grandfather was the head of the Imperial Medical Academy in the previous dynasty, so it's possible that Wu Sanzhen possessed some extraordinary remedies.

Imperial Medical Academy? Kyoto?

Liu Tan suddenly released his grip, staggered back a few steps, and a glimmer of madness rekindled in his cloudy eyes.

Yes! Go to Kyoto! Find the head of the Imperial Medical Academy!

Wu Sanzhen is the emperor's personal physician; he must have a solution!

But this idea was shattered by the harsh reality as soon as it surfaced.

He is the Prince of Zhenbei; he is not allowed to enter the capital without an imperial edict!

This is an iron rule!

Moreover, although Kyoto is now in decline, it is still the nominal central government. For a powerful regional prince to go there rashly would be tantamount to forcing the emperor to abdicate, which could easily lead to unpredictable consequences.

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