Forcing me to become a concubine? Remarrying the Ninth Prince, she'll be pregnant all over the

Lin Wantang didn't react for a moment and wanted to ask him how he was feeling.

Before she could finish speaking, she looked at Wei Wujiu with concern and slight embarrassment, and he was trying to pull back the covers to do something to her... She quickly grabbed his eager hand.

"No, no, no... no need!"

"I feel perfectly fine, I...I'm perfectly healthy!"

She was so ashamed she wanted to disappear into the ground. All the passion and carefree spirit of the previous night, which had been like a sacrifice, was gone. It was as if she was so ashamed of being exposed to the light that she wanted to bite her tongue and commit suicide. She quickly pushed him away and wrapped herself up in the blanket.

Wei Wujiu watched her silently as she nimbly curled herself into a silkworm shape, gradually moving further and further away until she finally approached the innermost corner of the bed.

His furrowed brows relaxed, and he smiled as he reached out to her, "Are you shy already? Weren't you quite fierce last night?"

"You..." Lin Wantang seemed unfazed by his anger, and couldn't help but grit her teeth and retort in a low voice, "Can't you be reasonable? Who was more powerful last night?"

Wei Wujiu raised an eyebrow: "There's no need to praise your husband like that."

"...Wei Wujiu!" Lin Wantang finally realized that the rumors were absolutely unbelievable. As for him last night, a eunuch? Ha, there are probably not many men in this world as brave as him.

But facts aside, her thin skin couldn't withstand his teasing, and she retorted angrily, "Do you have any shame?"

Have you no shame at all?!

Wei Wujiu couldn't help but chuckle softly.

Lin Wantang, feeling awkward, quickly peeked out from under the covers and asked with concern, "Seriously, how are you feeling?"

"Much better."

When Wei Wujiu responded, Lin Wantang also reached out and held his hand. In an instant, their skin touched and she could feel that he was no longer cold. When she took his pulse, it was still stable and there was nothing abnormal.

"No fever, no discomfort, and the fire in my body last night inexplicably dissipated when I woke up," Wei Wujiu said, while also gently pulling her over and slowly removing the blanket to help her change her clothes.

Lin Wantang had been served since childhood, and instinctively wanted to get off the bed and extend her arms to let him help her dress. However, she belatedly realized that it was awkward and inappropriate, so she quickly went around to the screen and said, "No, Commander, I'll do it myself."

Wei Wujiu didn't press the matter, and said through the screen, "The two servants from the Grand Tutor's mansion who came to deliver the message last night went back this morning, but came back later to say that Master Lin's symptoms have improved."

"They should be in a similar state to me, no longer in any serious condition, but... is this definitely poisoning?"

It's not an aphrodisiac or anything like that?

But a servant who came later said that Lin Rucong did not sleep with anyone last night. He was just thirsty and kept asking people to bring him tea. He also took several hot baths.

Could it be that the symptoms of this so-called poison vary from person to person?

Lin Wantang hurriedly dressed, and as she took another step, she glanced at the bronze mirror out of the corner of her eye, only to freeze in shock. Turning back to the mirror, she was stunned to see the red marks on her neck...

"Wei Wujiu!"

She blurted out a furious accusation.

Wei Wujiu was completely unaware and even let out a soft "Hmm?"

Lin Wantang pinched her fingers and endured it, but when she came around again, she glared at him coldly, not at all friendly: "It's definitely poisoning. You and my father can't let our guard down. This poison is too strange, and it's definitely not easy to cure."

It's not something you can get through by just forcing yourself to stay awake for one night.

If Lin Wantang's estimation was correct, the poison was likely acting in stages, meaning the condition would improve and worsen intermittently, but the pulse was not palpable, making it difficult to discern the cause.

What kind of poison could it be?

She frowned in thought, then said, "Governor, send someone to the Grand Tutor's residence to remind my father to avoid going to the palace unless absolutely necessary, just like before. And you, too, must be careful."

"We don't know when this poison will flare up again, or what the symptoms will be, so you need to be careful. If possible, take a few days off to rest."

Wei Wujiu nodded slightly, stepped forward and reached out to smooth her furrowed brows: "It's nothing. You had someone inform Li Jinzhi last night, and he came to see me this morning under the pretense of covering someone else's shift. He has already asked for leave to investigate these matters."

"He said that this colorless and odorless poison, which can harm people invisibly, seems to have been vaguely heard of in the Miao region, but it is not a Gu poison. What it is, we still need to investigate."

"Miao region?" Lin Wantang murmured to himself. "There aren't many ancient books from the Western Regions and Miao region. I have a rubbing at home, but it's not very detailed. There are two in Jingyuan's study, but they were copied by others."

If the poison she was in really came from Miao territory, then it's no wonder she was ignorant.

But the problem is, she is also helpless and can only wait for Li Jinzhi's investigation to find out.

Lin Wantang was not used to planning on only one path. She sighed inwardly, "Governor, I'll go visit Princess Yong'an. Yesterday, she asked the Empress for help in copying historical books, which would also benefit the Hanlin Academy in its subsequent revisions. If I go and help her, maybe we can find a few rare ancient books about Miao territory among the thousands of books in the palace."

Finding clues can help with the detoxification process.

On the other hand, it is still necessary to find out who poisoned the person and the true identity of the mastermind.

Wei Wujiu was thinking about the latter. Their eyes met in understanding, and he said, "Okay, I'll take care of the rest."

"Oh, by the way, His Majesty was unwell last night, and all the princes were summoned to attend to him. The Empress and Princess Anyang are worried about this. You and Yong'an should act cautiously and not make too much of a fuss."

Lin Wantang responded naturally, and then Wei Wujiu opened the door and summoned the maids to serve her. The two washed their faces and hands, and Chunhen helped Lin Wantang sit in front of the bronze mirror to apply makeup.

Wei Wujiu casually leaned against the door, twirling the jade prayer beads, waiting for her. He then took the tea offered by Jiang Fulu, rinsed his mouth, and then, as if thinking about something, smiled and said, "Ten taels for everyone in the entire household."

Jiang Fulu was taken aback. Just as he was about to ask why, he looked up and saw Lin Wantang glaring at Wei Wujiu through the bronze mirror. He suddenly realized, "Yesterday was a day of great joy for the master and his wife, so they should be rewarded. But the lady already gave each of them five taels last night."

This is to keep everyone quiet and prevent them from spreading rumors and gossip.

Thinking of everything that happened last night, Lin Wantang blushed and quickly looked away.

"Miss, no, Madam, this servant congratulates you on your birthday. May you have many happy and prosperous days ahead."

Spring's traces and autumn's shadow bowed and paid their respects.

"Get up, stop now." Lin Wantang blushed even more, her ears turning red.

Wei Wujiu watched with a smile, then waved to Jiang Fulu: "It's alright, the gift from the madam is for the madam."

"Then this old servant kneels to thank you on behalf of the entire He family, Your Excellency." Jiang Fulu bowed with a smile, but his expression turned serious. "Your Excellency, Imperial Physician Liu has privately sent word that the Emperor... may be in grave danger!"