Long Tianyu seemed to have been calmed a little at Lin Mengya’s assurance.
The breakout of the effect of the poison had sapped all his energy.
Now that he had returned to this safe haven that Long Tianyu quickly fell asleep.
“Given his condition, it would be better for us to get a few more people to help.”
Zuo Qiuyu never expected those men to fortune Long Tianyu so badly.
Under the light, the wounds on his body became increasingly prominent.
Both his eyes were sunken and the sight of bruises around them was horrifying.
Even in his sleep, he seemed rather uneasy about something that his eyelashes fluttered.
Whatever had he been through in the last few days?
“Hm, that’s for sure, get some trustworthy men here. I’ll take care of him personally for the next few days. Also, do not allow this news to go out from here.”
At this very moment, how Lin Mengya wished that she could take care of Long Tianyu with her own hands.
“Oh yes, when would you able to help me contact Elder Chang?”
If her right arm had been treated and recovered, it would much easier for her to take care of Long Tianyu.
There was not a time when she wished more desperately that her right arm was healed than now.
“I’ve spoken to Elder Chang. He said it was not difficult to treat your ailment. He even gave me two types of ointment.”
While they talking, he took up a small box from Lin Mengya’s table.
He opened it and there were two porcelain bottles in it. One of them was black, while the other was red.
“The black bottle contains something called Ganoderma Bone-lasting Ointment. Its medicinal effect is gentle, but it also heals slowly. It would take at least half a year to cure. The red bottle contains the Fiery Green-jade Ointment, which is able to heal your tendons and bones within the shortest time. However, when used by common people, it would feel like he’s been burnt by hot coal. The red one have been newly created by Elder Chang. He would also give this bottle of Black Bone-lasting Ointment as a gift to you if you dare to use it.”
Zuo Qiuyu said with some hesitation. He had actually intended to reject this offer on Lin Mengya’s behalf.
However, he was delayed because of something that cropped up during the banquet.
It appeared that Lin Mengya would most likely choose the newly created ointment.
Honestly, he really did not want Lin Mengya to go through such torment.
“No worries, I will use the red bottle. Seeing that he is suffering so much every day, I’m willing to suffer with him.”
Using the cloth in her hands, Lin Mengya dabbed at Long Tianyu’s face.
Both her heart and mind were filled with thoughts of him. As for herself, she did not bother to consider much.
Since times of old until now, there were various methods people used to get rehabilitated from drugs.
Although this was the first time she had witnessed the effects of drugs on a person, she did not find it strange.
The main component of Immortal Powder was made from the highly purified opium poppy. However, it also consists of many other drugs.
This was the reason it could produce such a strong effect.
However, if one were to get to the bottom of it, he would learn that this drug worked by stimulating the central nervous system. After inflicting the drug addiction, it would destroy the person’s willpower.
The men ought to have forced the drug down Long Tianyu’s throat. Otherwise, given his character, he would never allow himself to come under the control of drugs even if he was threatened with death from itch or pain.
The Shen Nung system had already put together a few prescriptions to counter the effects of the drug on him. Theoretically, it would help with the rehabilitation.
However, in reality, there were after-effects if these prescriptions were used. Long Tianyu’s body might not be able to withstand the torment of the most serious of the after-effects.
“Alright, in this case, I will remain in the mansion these few days and help Long Tianyu go through the most difficult days.”
Zuo Qiuyu wanted to say something to dissuade Lin Mengya, but just when he opened his mouth, he was forced to change his mind.
Lin Mengya had chosen the red bottle without any hesitation.
Having witnessed her attitude towards Long Tianyu, Zuo Qiuyu understood that what he could do at the moment was help her silently.
“Thank you very much.”
Zuo Qiuyu shook his head and left quietly.
Ling Ye covered his chest with his hands. The color on his face faded as the intense emotion a moment ago tore open the wound on his body.
There was an icy coldness in his eyes.
He was even more outraged when he saw Long Tianyu looking so dispirited.
Without saying a word, he turned away and left.
“Where are you going? Come back, do you want to get yourself killed?”
Lin Mengya’s voice sounded behind him and it made him stop in his tracks.
However, his silhouette, proud and aloof, stood still. He exhibited a never-seen-before determination.
“They had destroyed His Highness!”
His words sounded loud and clear and there was a hint of ruthlessness in it.
How could Lin Mengya not understand? Ling Ye, like her, hated the mastermind behind this bitterly.
“What good would it do if you die now?”
“But His Highness… Are we just going to let this go?”
How would Lin Mengya not understand Ling Ye’s sentiments now?”
The most important thing now, however, was not to think of ways to avenge Long Tianyu. Rather, it was to make sure he recovered as soon as possible.
“Of course we should not let this go. I’m going to find every person who tried to inflict harm on him. Finally, I’ll completely destroy them.”
Lin Mengya spoke with a soft voice lest she should wake Long Tianyu, who had fallen asleep.
There was a chill in her voice that seemed to say that he would not let this matter go so easily.
“Your Highness, do you have any brilliant plan in mind?”
Having been stopped by Lin Mengya, Ling Ye had calmed down some by now.
However, like Lin Mengya, he was simply suppressing his anger, which was like a volcano about to erupt.
When a suitable opportunity arose, the wrath concealed in the heart would erupt like magma that would completely burn those men so there would be nothing left of them, not even their bones.
“Tonight, the men who were carrying the sedan had committed suicide by ingesting poison. Do they suppose that I won’t be able to find out where they use to gather? Since Long Tianyu was first abducted by the Zhus, let’s start with the Zhus.”
Lin Mengya appeared to be calm on the surface, but there was a vicious look in her eyes and the tips of her eyebrows.
This was the manifestation of her rage when she was truly provoked. Those who were familiar with Lin Mengya knew she was the scariest at such moments.
“What we can think of would be something others could think of too. Now that the news had not been out for too long, you are to bring a group of men and plant them in the Zhu family. Remember to just protect Zhu Qiyun and his niece. It would be even better if you allow them to see how their entire family is being annihilated. Watch Zhu Qiyun properly and make sure all of his family members die before his eyes!”
Ling Ye appeared stunned for a moment, but soon, he regained his cool and indifferent appearance.
Soon after receiving Lin Mengya’s instructions, he disappeared into the night.
Their opponent had resorted to extreme measures. This could be seen from the way those men committed suicide by ingesting poison the moment they failed their mission.
The Zhu Family would be their last lead. Since Lin Mengya had thought to start from the Zhus, their opponents would likely also think of wiping out the last piece of evidence.
Anyway, the critical part of the medical skills competition was happening at the moment. Moreover, the Zhus had lost their dignity. Their opponent could well blame this on Lin Mengya.
Sooner or later, she would be made the scapegoat. Why then would she not act early and get what she wanted?
In the dark of the night, the bustling old capital had quietened down.
People who had fallen into deep sleep were completely unaware of the countless dark figures that were flying and leaping on their roofs and walls.
Yu An was keeping guard in the courtyard. He had sent men to report to his master of the day’s situation.
As he called to mind his master’s response, he knew that this night would not pass quietly.
“Please thank Cousin Chen on my behalf. We wouldn’t have succeeded in this matter if not for him.”
Lin Mengya, who had spent the entire night taking care of Long Tianyu, emerged from the room.
With the bright moon hanging in the night sky, she began speaking with a gentle voice while gazing at the clear moon.
“The master said that I’m to follow whatever instructions you give. However, there’s something that I don’t quite understand. Since we already have irrefutable evidence, why does Your Highness not seize the Zhus and put them in jail?”
Having been waiting on the emperor by his side, Yu An had seen so much terror, bloodshed, mutual deception, and fighting.
Nevertheless, compared to the very crafty emperor, the witty and everchanging ways of the princess was even more cruel and chilling to him.
How should he describe this feeling? If he were to describe the emperor as someone who moved fast like a fierce tiger leaping down the mountain, then the princess could be described as a hissing venomous snake.
It was hard to imagine that behind such a beautiful face was hidden such craftiness that sent chills up people’s spine.
“The matter with regards to the Zhus may well be related to the high officials of the Jin State. If this matter is going to alarm the imperial court of the Nation of Lintian, it would be one disaster after another given Cousin Chen’s situation at present. What I do would save everyone much trouble.”
Even though they had not captured the Zhus, Lin Mengya already had a more concrete guess on the mastermind behind the scene.
In the past, she had suspected that apart from the queen and the Crown Prince, there was another presumptuous power in Jin State that was controlling the imperial courts.
However, she finally understood now that such power was indeed existent. What she did not expect was that the queen and the Crown Prince were likely colluding with this power.
Today, the only greatest threat who was most qualified in the Jin State to vie for the throne was Long Tianyu.
Moreover, the opponent, after seizing Long Tianyu, had used the Immortal Powder on him to take control over him. Such an unethical action would not be simply to take away Long Tianyu’s life.
“I see. No wonder the emperor said not to make this known to the public, but even I’ve heard of the Immortal Powder. I heard that once a person is addicted to it, it wouldn’t be easy to kick the addiction. I’m afraid Prince Yu would be wasted.”
Lin Mengya had also seen the mention of the Immortal Powder in the music score for the green stringed instrument.
The author of the music score for the green stringed instrument could be considered a person of unusual abilities. In common medical books, there was only one comment regarding the addiction to the Immortal Powder, which was incurable.
However, the author of the music score for the green stringed instrument seemed to have found a new path. He had used a set of unusual acupuncture method with the needle, coupled with the use of his prescription. It was said that there was a good chance that an addict was able to be rehabilitated from the Immortal Powder.
Together with the modern-day prescription, it would not be difficult to make Long Tianyu recover.
With her left hand, she quietly held on to her cold right hand which had lost its sense of touch.
This was also the reason that she had insisted to choose the new medication.
She was hoping that the Fiery Green Jade Ointment would heal her hand completely….!
