Zhutian: Starting from the Space-Time Merchant

Chapter 513 Lin Ruhai! I kindly saved you, and you actually want to be my father?!
"Poisoned?"

"you sure?"

The head of the laboratory department did not get angry at all when Lin Dao questioned his professional competence.

He explained calmly with a smile on his face.

"These are the results of the blood test, and that's indeed the case."

“We conducted a detailed analysis and tested the blood sample, which contained excessive aconitine.”

"Aconitine is a highly toxic alkaloid, mainly found in plants of the genus Aconitum in the Ranunculaceae family, such as Aconitum carmichaelii, Aconitum kusnezoffii, and Aconitum carmichaelii."

"These are traditional Chinese herbal medicines, but they are highly toxic."

"After testing, the blood sample tested was found to contain benzoyl aconitine."

"This involves processing plants containing aconitine through high-temperature boiling or other methods to partially hydrolyze them into derivatives with lower toxicity."

The head of the laboratory department placed his hand on the test report.

"Based on the levels of benzoyl aconitine in the blood, this indicates long-term, chronic poisoning."

"I see." A look of understanding flashed across Lin Dao's face. "How to treat it?"

"Based on the data from the submitted blood samples, the chronic poisoning from trace amounts has been ongoing for a long time."

"The patient's body must have suffered tremendous damage."

"The best treatment option is hemoperfusion and dialysis."

Upon hearing this, Lin Dao was also in a dilemma.

We can't bring enough people.

Moreover, even if he were to acquire such specialized knowledge, he wouldn't be able to operate it properly.

Seeing Lin Dao's predicament, the head of the laboratory department offered another treatment plan.

"Perhaps atropine and lidocaine can be used in combination."

"It can be gradually alleviated and slowly cured."

"However, it is important to replenish fluids to maintain electrolyte balance, and the dosage must be strictly controlled."

"After all, this drug has severe side effects and is dangerous."

"Most importantly, we must stop taking aconitine."

"Understood." Reaching for the test report, Lin Dao asked, "Prescribe some medicine for me."

The head of the blood testing department actually prescribed medication for him on the spot.

It's important to know that non-clinical physicians are not qualified to prescribe medications.

Of course, if the department head has clinical practice qualifications, prescribing medication is not a problem.

Lin Dao took the items to get the medicine, while the head of the blood testing department took out another test report, nodded to the surveillance camera, got up and went out to deliver it to the relevant department.

The world of Dream of the Red Chamber.

Upon returning, Lin Dao instructed Jia Lian to gather all the prominent members of the Lin family in the Salt Commissioner's room.

He was given an additional instruction: "Go and find a group of salt workers to wait outside the door."

Jia Lian was taken aback.

Once everyone was present, Lin Dao handed the inspection form to the Salt Inspector.

"You're not sick, you're poisoned."

One sentence instantly caused an uproar among everyone in the room.

Shouts, screams, cries, and so on.

After carefully examining the inspection report in his hand for a while, the salt inspector put down the report, looked at Lin Dao, and shook his head.

"can't read."

It's okay if you don't understand it; it's problematic if you can understand it.

"It's okay if you don't understand it."

Lin Dao waved his hand. "All you need to know is that you've been poisoned."

"The poison is aconitine, which is a poison extracted from Aconitum carmichaelii, Aconitum kusnezoffii, and Aconitum carmichaelii."

"The dosage is so small that it is difficult to detect."

His gaze swept around the room. "In other words, you need to consume it over a long period of time."

What foods must be consumed long-term?

Of course, it's time to eat!

Almost as soon as the words were spoken, the eyes of the salt inspector and the others all turned to the woman, who appeared to be in her early thirties, standing beside the bed.

Yes, here she's a mature woman, but in the modern world she'd still be a sweet, charming young lady who'd whine and beg for a handbag~
The woman's pretty face turned deathly pale, and her whole body trembled uncontrollably.

Before he could even ask a question, he collapsed to the ground.

Given this kind of reaction and behavior, there's no need to ask any more questions.

"Li Niang".

The salt commissioner took a hard breath, his eyes filled with sorrow. "You've followed me for so many years, why is this happening?"

After Miss Lin's mother died, the Salt Commissioner's daily life was taken care of by this Li Niang.

She's the only one who can add aconite to her food for so long.

"Although you are a concubine, you are no different from the mistress in the household."

"Your parents built a new house, your younger brother got married and opened a shop!"

"I don't understand~"

"why?"

Li Niang, whose deepest secret has been exposed, has lost control of her emotions.

Tears streamed down her face, and she sobbed uncontrollably.

"It's Ahua~"

"He...he got addicted to gambling, and he even sold his shop and his wife!"

"He borrowed money and couldn't repay the interest; he got arrested and is going to be thrown into the river."

"I can't help it, I really can't help it~"

"He's my younger brother!"

Li Niang wept bitterly, wailing in heart-wrenching grief.

"As expected, all looks and no brains." Lin Dao sneered. "This is clearly a trap set for you."

The salt inspector, lying on his bed, had a look of surprise in his eyes.

Is this person really practicing Taoism in the mountains?

Lin Dao bluntly asked, "Where is the person who contacted you?"

"I don't know, I really don't know~" Li Niang cried until her voice was hoarse.

“He brought my brother’s ear and a porcelain vase.”

"They said that as long as I add a little bit to the master's food every day, my brother will live; otherwise, he will be drowned in the river."

"I haven't seen that person since then."

Lin Dao shrugged. "The trail has gone cold."

"Actually, this is not hard to guess."

"Based on the principle that whoever benefits is the suspect, Inspector Lin, you should know which faction did it."

The salt inspector, his face grim, slowly nodded.

He was the emperor's purse, providing him with a constant stream of wealth. Taking action against him was essentially about cutting off the emperor's financial lifeline.

In this way, he already knew which force was behind it.

Lin Dao then looked at Li Niang, who was still shedding tears, and said, "Stop crying, the mourning at the grave is over now."

"Actually, your brother died a long time ago."

These words were like a sharp knife, piercing deeply into Li Niang's heart.

She shook her head violently, her voice shrill, "Impossible! Impossible!"

They promised me!

"Idiot." Lin Dao shook his head expressionlessly. "The most important thing when doing this kind of thing is to disconnect."

"Your brother is a bait; whether you take the bait or not, you have no chance of surviving."

"What a foolish brother-supporting demon."

The salt inspector narrowed his eyes, his gaze toward Lin Dao growing increasingly astonished.

No one in the world is born with knowledge.

Lin Daoneng was able to see through all of this at a glance, which must have come from countless experiences.

In other words, he was definitely not some kind of hermit practicing cultivation in the deep mountains!
"Take him away for questioning."

Lin Dao instructed Jia Lian, "Perhaps we can still get some useful information."

"Also, go to her room and fetch the porcelain bottle containing the aconite."

"If I ever get the chance to take revenge, I can force all of these aconite roots into the mouth of the person who ordered it."

These words were quite amusing, and even the sickly and haggard face of the Salt Commissioner showed a hint of a smile.

Li Niang, crying and screaming, was dragged away by the salt workers who had been summoned into the house.

With a look of utter disbelief, Jia Lian followed the steward to retrieve the poison.

"This is the antidote." Lin Dao, with a serious expression, took out atropine and lidocaine.

"The two medications are used together. Here is a handwritten instruction sheet on how to use the medications."

"This medicine has significant side effects. Whether you can get through them depends on your fate."

The salt inspector, who was bedridden, struggled to get up and get out of bed.

He solemnly bowed deeply to Lin Dao.

"Lin Ruhai from Suzhou thanks you for saving my life!"

In the modern world, there are people who fall into the water and are rescued, but then turn around and leave after getting ashore.

In the ancient world, however, the debt of saving one's life was considered the greatest favor in the world.

If you don't repay a life-saving debt, you'll be condemned by everyone and cursed by all!

Lin Dao, with a calm expression, accepted Lin Ruhai's bow.

After the ceremony was over, he finally spoke, "I saved you, not because of you."

What was the source of Lin Daiyu's tragic fate?

It's all because they don't have parents!
If she had a healthy, lively father, who would dare to bully her!
With the help of his concubines, Lin Ruhai sat down beside the bed.

He gestured for all his relatives from his hometown of Suzhou, including his concubines, servants, and maids, to leave.

After everyone left and the door was closed, Lin Ruhai looked at the screen to the side.

"Yu'er, come out."

A soft gasp came from behind the screen.
Amidst the tinkling of jade pendants, she wore a moon-white cross-collar ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress), with a plain sash hanging from her waist, from which hung a green jade pendant.

A jade hairpin, carved in the shape of an orchid, adorned her cloud-like hair.

Holding a bamboo-ribbed silk fan, she partially concealed her powdered face, her eyebrows lowered and eyes downcast.

"My daughter Daiyu."

Lin Ruhai took a breath and said, "I lost my mother and brother at a young age."

"I have been too busy with court affairs to discipline my children."

"He was previously fostered at the Rongguo Mansion in the capital, and he has come here to attend a funeral."

Lin Dao listened quietly.

Listen to what Lin Ruhai means.

As the saying goes, unmarried girls in ancient times were extremely precious.

For someone to be allowed to meet a man from another family, there must be an extremely rare reason.

Even when discussing marriage, it's impossible for a girl to meet other men.

Lin Ruhai summoned Lin Daiyu to see Lin Dao at this time, which must be because there was something important to discuss.

'It can't be a case of entrusting one's child to another, can it?'

"Zihou." Lin Ruhai's expression remained unchanged, but his tone softened slightly. "You saved my life."

"I, Yi Yu'er, how about we become sworn siblings?"

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Lin Ruhai, is your heart black?!

Whether he's ruthless or not, I don't know.

He may have worked in the Salt Administration for many years, supplying the emperor with countless amounts of silver.

Lin Ruhai was far from being a bookworm who had gone mad from studying, given that he was able to persevere in such a complex environment.

Lin Ruhai was still rambling on.

The Book of Songs says, "Those who share the same surname have the same ancestor."

"You and Yu'er may have been from the same family five hundred years ago."

"Let's become sworn siblings!"

"Shut up!" Lin Dao's expression changed drastically. "I kindly saved you, and you actually want to be my father?!"

"Uh~" Lin Ruhai was slightly stunned.

"There's no need to say more about this!"

Lin Dao simply waved his hand and said, "I am the only son in my family, and I will never acknowledge a younger sister."

Lin Daiyu, who was half-covering her face with a round fan, slightly raised her tear-reddened pretty eyes and glanced at Lin Dao.

I have never seen such a powerful and imposing person!

The intense aura emanating from him gave her a feeling she had never seen before.

Lin Ruhai narrowed his eyes.

'You little brat, you really did come for Yu'er!'

'I only have one precious daughter!'

'A life-saving grace?'

'I'll give you my life for saving my life!'

Don't even think about making a move on my precious daughter!

Lin Dao, a man of unknown origin, may have some skills, but he is by no means worthy of my daughter!
With her own daughter's status, talent, appearance, and imperial favor, even becoming an imperial concubine would be enough.

Taking a breath, Lin Dao frowned at her.

"If I have a sister, then there's only one kind."

"Junior sister~"

(End of this chapter)