Love Lock

Chapter 73 There is no antidote to this poison
Before Zhao Zun finished speaking, he turned around and strode out of the study, hurrying towards the courtyard where Han Lei lived.

When the steward, Uncle Liu, heard this, he was also shocked and immediately sent someone to invite the best doctor in the city.

In the darkness of night, Zhao Zun's figure moved like a swift wind, weaving through the eaves of the Prince's mansion.

His heart was filled with anxiety and unease.

He had clearly already purged all the servants in the Prince's mansion. Although those disloyal servants had only been given a beating and hadn't been sold off yet, he had clearly stipulated that those servants were not allowed to serve the Old Madam and Han Lei. How could Han Lei have suffered such a cruel fate?

Hearing Zhao Zun's footsteps as he entered, Han Lei, who was feeling sleepy, forced her eyes open. Seeing Zhao Zun, a faint smile appeared on her lips.

"Don't worry, I'm fine."

The two special antidote capsules she had just swallowed must have been working; her abdominal pain had eased considerably.

Fortunately, it was discovered early and the medication was taken in time. Otherwise, she doesn't even want to imagine what would have happened to her.

Zhao Zun felt a pang of pain in his heart; he knew Han Lei was putting on a brave face.

"Has the doctor arrived?" he asked Zitan, who was standing to the side.

"Your Highness, I have already urged them, and they should arrive soon."

Zitan answered timidly, her heart still pounding wildly.

She and Jinju had just been transferred to serve Miss Han, and this happened only a few days later.

Given how much the prince cares about Miss Han, if anything were to happen to her, her and Jinju's lives would be in serious jeopardy.

Zhao Zun nodded, sat down by Han Lei's bedside, and his gentle gaze fell on Han Lei again.

"Girl, don't worry, I will definitely find the person who poisoned me and I will not tolerate it!"

Han Lei shook her head weakly, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes.

"No need to bother. I can guess who did it."

Zhao Zun raised an eyebrow: "Who?"

"Who else could it be but the mother and daughter?"

That was too hasty!

Han Lei felt somewhat ironic. She was a modern, brilliant military doctor who had seen all kinds of storms, yet she had capsized in a ditch.

“In the Prince’s mansion, I only had a conflict with Aunt Qin. Although those servants who are not loyal to the Prince’s mansion are not allowed to have access to our food, don’t forget that Zhao Qiao’er brought two personal maids back today. Perhaps Uncle Liu has also overlooked them.”

Zhao Zun narrowed his eyes dangerously.

"Damn it. It's been years since I last saw her, and I never thought Qiao'er would become just like Aunt Qin."

Originally, the old lady was unwilling to pursue the matter further with Aunt Qin and her daughter, and out of respect for his father, Zhao Zun also planned to let them off the hook.

Unexpectedly, this scheming, disgusting, and vicious mother and daughter went even further and actually tried to harm Han Lei.

It seems they won't learn their lesson unless they're properly taught a lesson.

"plain!"

Zhao Zun shouted towards the door, and Pingchuan, who was guarding the door, responded and entered.

Zhao Zun ordered in a deep voice, "Go quietly to Aunt Qin's courtyard immediately and thoroughly investigate the source of the poison! Also, see what those two are doing."

"Yes!"

Pingchuan accepted the order and left, disappearing into the night in the blink of an eye.

Zhao Zun looked at Han Lei again, his eyes filled with anxiety: "Girl, how are you feeling now? Hang in there a little longer, the doctor will be here soon."

Han Lei's dark lips showed slight improvement, and the pain in her abdomen had lessened to a tolerable level.

"I'm really fine, don't worry."

Just then, hurried footsteps sounded outside the door. The doctor was rushed in by Jinju, and Zhao Zun quickly stood up to give up his seat so that the doctor could examine Han Lei.

The doctor carefully examined Han Lei's pulse and symptoms, then frowned and pondered for a moment.

"Your Highness, this young lady's pulse indicates poisoning, and this poison... I'm afraid I'm powerless to cure it."

"what?"

Zhao Zun felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave. With a dark face, he turned and called Zi Tan over. "Quick! Go and fetch a few more doctors."

"No need." Han Lei weakly grabbed Zhao Zun's wrist, propped herself up halfway, and said to the old doctor, "Doctor, thank you, you can go back now."

"Oh! It's too late."

The old doctor looked at Han Lei's bluish lips, sighed, and cupped his hands, saying, "Miss, please forgive my incompetence. Farewell."

Han Lei raised an eyebrow.

What do you mean it's too late?
Just because you can't solve it doesn't mean I can't!

After the doctor left, Han Lei flipped her fair hand, and two special detoxification capsules she had bought from the system immediately appeared in her palm.

She just tried taking two pills and feels much better now. Taking these two pills should completely detoxify her.

"Have you forgotten that I am a doctor myself?" Han Lei said, her face pale. "The doctor only needs to confirm that I am poisoned. I can handle the rest myself."

"Yes, I believe you!" Zhao Zun felt somewhat relieved upon hearing this.

He always had a mysterious confidence in Han Lei's words.

Zhao Zun supported Han Lei's back, letting her lean against him, then had Zi Tan pour a glass of warm water, watching Han Lei take the medicine.

Then, he stayed by Han Lei's side, feeling guilty as he looked at her pale face.

The night was as dark as ink, and the lanterns of the Prince's Mansion swayed in the breeze, casting dappled shadows.

The doctor, carrying his medicine chest, walked out of Han Lei's courtyard with a grave expression. Just as he turned the corner of the corridor, he ran into the anxious old lady and Zhao Ling'er.

"Doctor, how is my sister-in-law?"

Zhao Ling'er's voice trembled slightly as she anxiously inquired upon seeing the doctor.

The doctor sighed and shook his head helplessly. "There is no cure for this poison! Madam, Miss Zhao, you should prepare for the worst as soon as possible! Please accept my condolences."

"what?"

"Mother, Mother, are you alright?"

Upon hearing this, the old lady swayed and almost fell. Zhao Ling'er was so frightened that tears streamed down her face, and her cries echoed in the quiet mansion, alarming all the servants.

In an instant, the Prince's mansion was brightly lit, but people were filled with fear and chaos.

The doctor's words were like a thunderclap, exploding in the sky above the Prince's mansion.

As it happened, the doctor's words were overheard by the maid sent by Zhao Qiao'er, who was hiding in the shadows.

Liu'er was overjoyed and quickly turned around and ran back, stumbling all the way, afraid of delaying her master's important matter.

"Miss, ma'am!"

Liu'er pushed open Zhao Qiao'er's door. Although she was panting, she couldn't hide the excitement on her face.

"The doctor said that there is no cure for the poison that woman was poisoned, and that they should prepare for the worst! The old lady and Zhao Ling'er rushed over there right now."

Zhao Qiao'er and Aunt Qin hadn't rested at all; the two were sitting at the table drinking tea and waiting for news.

Upon hearing the maid's report, Zhao Qiao'er paused, holding the teapot, and asked in surprise, "Oh? Are you sure you've found out?"

"Don't worry, Miss, I'm sure."

Liu'er nodded vigorously, her face showing a look of seeking praise.

Aunt Qin beamed with joy upon hearing this: "That's wonderful, now we can finally breathe a sigh of relief."

Aunt Qin stood up and walked to the window. Gazing at the bright moon in the night sky, the vicious light in her eyes appeared sinister under the moonlight.

"Hmph! The future princess, is that it? I, Qin Yanran, will show you that this is not a place where you can run wild!"

“Mother, I specifically chose a slow-acting poison. Although it will take longer to take effect, it will surely kill her with excruciating pain within five hours. She will only be affected in the middle of the night, and we will have already returned, so she won't suspect us. I want to see her tortured to the point of death to vent my hatred!”

Zhao Qiao'er said through gritted teeth. Although she was married, she wouldn't allow anyone to ride roughshod over her mother.

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