Four Harmonies and Good Fortune

Chapter 786: Big Trouble
After carefully examining Xie Yuyan's pulse for a moment, Physician Zhang said, "Madam Xie has likely been poisoned by a downward-flowing poison."

Hearing this, Huang Ping, who was standing to the side, frowned even more. He took two steps forward to ask for clarification, but met Wang Yan's gaze.

The gaze was icy, carrying a hint of murderous intent, which made Huang Ping stop involuntarily. He had no other intentions, only concern, but it was clear that Wang Yan no longer trusted the officials of the Dali Temple.

Wang Yan asked Physician Zhang, "Do you know exactly what it is? Is it treatable?"

Physician Zhang shook his head.

Wang Yan's heart sank immediately.

Physician Zhang sensed that Wang Yan's breathing was unstable and feared that Wang Yan had misunderstood. He hurriedly explained, "It is difficult to determine what kind of poison it is just by taking the pulse. However, the treatment methods for downward-moving poisons are similar. Since the poisoning of the lady was discovered early, and medicine was administered quickly, she should... be able to improve."

"I have a pill here. Dissolve it and give it to the lady. It can temporarily stop the spread of the poison."

The only way to treat poisoning is to neutralize the toxins with herbs and then administer large amounts of herbal remedies to induce vomiting, trying to expel the remaining toxins from the body. If a strong, healthy man were poisoned, he might recover faster. However, since Xie Niangzi is frail, she would definitely suffer, which is why he was not certain that she could be cured.

Su Man gripped the knife handle tightly. If the lady did not recover, he would kill Guo Huang without his husband's order.

"Then hurry up." Wang Yan picked up Xie Yuyan and headed towards the Dali Temple. Taking Ayan away now would take time, so he didn't care about anything else and just chose the nearest place to feed Ayan her medicine.

After taking the medicine, Xie Yuyan shifted restlessly in Wang Yan's arms. Upon seeing this, Wang Yan began to pat Xie Yuyan's back until Xie Yuyan vomited a lot of filth, at which point a look of joy appeared on his face.

Physician Zhang said repeatedly, "Good! Good! That's good. Take the medicine again in half an hour. Repeat this several times to completely empty your stomach."

Wang Yan noticed that there was still blood in the vomit. Doctor Zhang knew what he wanted to ask: "After all, poison enters the body and will inevitably cause damage. As long as the bleeding can be gradually stopped, you will be out of danger."

Huang Ping, the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, saw how the imperial physician treated her and was now certain that Lady Xie had indeed been poisoned. He immediately went into the crowd to look for Guo Huang.

Guo Huang, disheveled and pale, was being helped to a huddled spot. Noticing his superior's gaze, he hurriedly stepped forward: "Wang Yan broke into the Dali Temple to break into the prison and even injured an official of the court. Minister Huang, you must do justice for your subordinate!"

Huang Ping's face was grim: "This case was investigated by Xu Huaiyi, so why did it end up in your hands?"

Before Guo Huang could speak, Xu Huaiyi stepped forward and said, "I was examining the body at Xie Family Manor with my men when Guo Shaoqing suddenly arrived with his men. He forcibly ordered us to hand over the case documents and even accused us of delaying the case. When Guo Shaoqing interrogated Lady Xie, I asked to attend the hearing, but I was blocked outside the prison. I questioned Guo Shaoqing about the irregularities, but he insisted on doing his own thing and even ordered the constables to detain me."

Huang Ping looked sharply at Guo Huang: "Is what Vice Minister Xu said true?"

Guo Huang guiltily looked away: "The case has changed. Xu, the Vice Minister of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices, and the Xie family have been in contact in private. It is really not appropriate for him to interfere in this case. I... am only trying to conclude the case as soon as possible and give the court an explanation."

Huang Ping snorted coldly: "Why didn't you report this to me before you interfered in this case?"

Guo Huang had anticipated this situation and immediately said, "The situation is urgent. If we don't apprehend the perpetrator, things may change. I have no other choice but to do this."

Huang Ping almost cursed out loud. Guo Huang had done these things behind his back, and now things had turned out like this. If he said he didn't know the inside story, who would believe him?
"Then let me ask you, why did you torture Xie? And why was Xie poisoned?" Huang Ping continued.

Guo Huang glanced into the room, then hid behind the constable before saying, "That Xie is indeed too cunning. I only wanted to scare her, I didn't really intend to torture her. As for how Xie was poisoned, I don't know... Perhaps she took the poison herself to frame me..."

Just as Guo Huang finished speaking, a cup was thrown straight at him. The constable in front of him instinctively dodged, and the cup hit Guo Huang squarely in the face. The next moment, Guo Huang felt something warm gushing out of his nose. He was about to cry out when he saw Wang Yan walking towards him. So, without thinking of anything else, he scrambled under the table.

"Murder! Murder! The Imperial Attendant is going to kill someone!"

Guo Huang screamed like a pig being slaughtered. He knew he had lost face today, so he decided to go all the way and provoke Wang Yan to make a big scene, implicating the Wang family as well. In this way, he would have made a great contribution to the King of Qin, and he would have no fear of not having a good future.
"Let me in. I want to see who my son is going to kill!"

A voice came, and Huang Ping, who was already having a headache, felt as if a thunderclap had exploded above his head.

As they were talking, a woman dressed in an official robe walked in. She was solemn as she stepped in. Facing the group of officials, she was neither servile nor arrogant. When her gaze fell on Wang Yan, her face showed anxiety, and she asked directly, "Where is A-Yan?"

Normally, women are not allowed to enter the Dali Temple, but today is different. This incident has thrown the Dali Temple into chaos. In addition, the woman is wearing an imperial decree robe and looks menacing. The constables and soldiers guarding the gate dare not forcibly stop her.

Upon seeing his mother, Wang Yan temporarily stopped chasing Guo Huang and immediately replied, "He took the medicine and is inside."

Madam Lin hurried over to check on him and saw that Xie Yuyan's face was pale, his brows were tightly furrowed, and there were still bloodstains on his clothes that had not been wiped off. Her nose immediately stung with tears.

"Who harmed Ayan to this state?" Madam Lin said. "If the Dali Temple doesn't give us an answer, we'll go and beat the Dengwen Drum right now."

Even though Huang Ping had never met Madam Lin, he now knew her identity. If this matter wasn't handled properly, the entire Dali Temple would become a laughing stock. He looked at the clerk beside him and whispered, "Quickly go and find Prime Minister Wang." The only one who could stabilize the situation now was Prime Minister Wang.

The clerk was about to leave when he heard a commotion outside.

"Hand over our old master."

"What crime has the lady committed? Why are you arresting her?"

Just as chaos erupted at the entrance of the Dali Temple, a yamen runner rushed in with news: "Sir, the Yang family has gone to beat the Dengwen Drum."

Huang Ping instinctively lifted his foot to go out and see what was going on, but was stopped by Wang Yan.

“Minister Huang,” Wang Yan said with a deep look in his eyes, “I believe the most important thing right now is to find the person who poisoned the poisoner. Before that, no one is allowed to leave the Dali Temple.”

"What does Minister Huang think?"

……

Funing Hall.

Wang Bingchen was discussing matters with officials from the Secretariat when he saw a clerk rushing in.

“Lord Wang,” the clerk stepped forward and whispered, “something has happened.”

Just as the clerk was about to recount the situation at the Court of Judicial Review, a furious shout came from outside: "How dare a mere court official cause such a disturbance at the Court of Judicial Review! I will write a memorial impeaching him right now!"

Wang Bingchen's eyes twitched violently. Could the "Chaoqinglang" that person mentioned be the one in his family?
(End of this chapter)