bestfiction Chapter 36 Mu Zetian is poisoned
Chapter 36 Mu Zetian is poisoned
At that time, Mu Zetian was poisoned and his life was in danger.
Just at this critical moment, a crisp "ding!" suddenly rang out, followed by a mechanical voice: "System has temporarily triggered a mission—Promptly treat Mu Zetian! Reward for completing the mission: Two Marrow Cleansing Pills!"
Upon hearing the news, Gu Liuli was overjoyed, but at the same time felt immense pressure.
They were currently in exile, facing harsh conditions and scarce resources, making the rescue of Mu Zetian no easy task. However, she showed no sign of backing down, for she knew that only by successfully completing this mission could she obtain the precious Marrow Cleansing Pill.
Using her modern medical knowledge, Gu Liuli painstakingly administered acupuncture and medicine to him during their exile.
Her gaze was firm and focused, her slender fingers skillfully manipulating the simple tools, oblivious to the filth and stench around her. Her delicate fingers moved with the agility of a butterfly, deftly wielding the rudimentary tools.
Every needle prick was precise and accurate; every herb was added at the perfect time. Time passed second by second, but Gu Liuli never stopped, and even though her clothes were soaked with sweat, she never uttered a single complaint.
Finally, Mu Zetian was pulled back from the brink of death. The toxins in his body were gradually cleared, and his body gradually regained its vitality.
"Alright, the poison is under control for now." Gu Liuli breathed a long sigh of relief, then carefully removed the last silver needle. She looked up at Xiao Jingchuan, who stood anxiously to the side, and said softly, "Uncle's poisoning must have been recent. I suspect someone did it on purpose..."
Xiao Jingchuan frowned, deep in thought. He knew this was no accident. As a high-ranking official, Mu Zetian always had countless enemies coveting his power. If someone had indeed plotted against him, the mastermind behind it must be extraordinary.
“You’re right,” Xiao Jingchuan said slowly. “I also think there’s more to this than meets the eye. We must find out the source of these poisons as soon as possible to ensure my uncle’s complete safety.”
As Mu Zetian regained consciousness, Liu Lan cried with tears streaming down her face: "Son, how are you? You scared me to death! How could you suddenly be poisoned?"
Mu Zetian unconsciously gripped the hem of his clothes tightly with both hands, his knuckles turning white from the force, and his slightly trembling fingertips betrayed his inner panic.
He kept replaying his recent meals and daily routine in his mind, savoring every detail, but he couldn't figure out when, where, or how the poison had entered his body. The news was like a bolt from the blue, leaving him utterly bewildered.
At that moment, two heart-wrenching cries came from not far away. Everyone looked and saw that Zhao Yun and Mu Zhaoqi, members of a collateral branch of the Mu family, were lying on the ground, rolling around and scratching themselves, saying, "It's so itchy! It's so itchy!"
His face was as pale as paper, his body trembled uncontrollably, and large beads of sweat rolled down his forehead, dripping onto his bloodied arms. His fingernails were filled with torn skin and dried blood, the marks left by his frantic scratching.
The once smooth skin is now covered with a dense array of red dots, as if randomly scribbled by a demon's paintbrush, each dot seeming to radiate a signal of pain. Some of the red dots have been scratched open, blood seeping out, leaving behind hideous scabs after drying, only to break open again in the next round of scratching.
His hands seemed to have a mind of their own, constantly roaming and scratching his body, each scratch bringing a stinging pain, yet he couldn't stop, as if only in this way could he slightly relieve the intense itch that went deep into his bones.
His eyes were filled with fear, despair, and helplessness. His body was contorted in extreme pain, emitting weak, painful groans, as if begging for mercy from this cruel fate. However, the endless torment showed no sign of letting him go, continuing to ruthlessly gnaw at every nerve in his body.
"System, didn't you confidently tell me before that there would only be mild itching symptoms? But now that I see them like this, it doesn't look like just itching at all! I think they're clearly poisoned!" Gu Liuli stared wide-eyed, her face full of disbelief.
As she spoke, she pointed to Zhao Yun and Mu Zhaoqi not far away. The two of them had contorted faces and were scratching their faces incessantly, even breaking their skin and drawing blood.
"How can this make me itch? This is practically going to disfigure me!" Gu Liuli stomped her foot angrily, her heart filled with doubt and dissatisfaction with this so-called system.
At this moment, the system still spoke in a completely emotionless voice: "Host, please don't get agitated. This is indeed an itchy effect, but it's not an ordinary itchy thing; it's a reaction caused by an extremely high-level poison." The system's words were so calm, as if stating something perfectly ordinary, that Gu Liuli felt as if she were being too ignorant and making a fuss over nothing.
Gu Liuli glared fiercely in the direction of the system, then turned her gaze to Zhao Yun and Mu Zhaoqi.
However, to her surprise, Mu Jian, who was standing to the side, did not make any move to help them.
Mu Jian's face, which had been extremely anxious, now appeared hesitant, as if he had some unspeakable secret.
Just then, Mu Jian suddenly turned around and immediately noticed Gu Liuli standing behind him.
As if grasping at a last straw, he rushed to Gu Liuli, knelt down with a thud, and pleaded, "Your Highness, Your Highness! Please have mercy and save my mother and son! Please! I'll do anything you ask!" Mu Jian kowtowed repeatedly as he spoke, and soon a red swelling appeared on his forehead.
Gu Liuli pouted, thinking to herself, "If you knew that I was the one who harmed your son and your mother, you would want to eat me alive!"
Mu Jian stared intently at Gu Liuli. He knew how her family had treated Xiao Jingchuan before, and now Mu Jian's eyes were filled with despair.
"Please...please! Save them...!"
Gu Liuli felt a surge of complex emotions. The person before her was once one of the people she least wanted to be, yet now he was making such a humble request in front of her. Her hands clenched into fists, the inner turmoil making it almost impossible for her to breathe.
"You know I can help you, but why should I help you?" Gu Liuli asked coldly, without a trace of pity in her tone.
Mu Jian raised his head, his eyes filled with tears and despair: "Because...because you are the Crown Princess! You have the ability! You also know medicine! I only ask that you can save them, I am willing to pay any price!" His words were like a thorn, piercing Gu Liuli's heart, making her feel helpless.