Chapter 17: Antidote
Si Qingyu now had a new problem. She still wasn't clear about the type of poison and had no way to concoct an antidote.
She continuously flipped through the medical books given to her by her foster mother, carefully reading each entry about poisoning symptoms before starting to peruse the next book.
Luo Jinhua paced back and forth in front of her, looking anxious and uneasy. "Doctor Si, have you found it?"
Si Qingyu frowned. She glanced at Luo Jinhua and said indifferently, "Lord Luo, please go out and appease the townspeople first." Don't pace back and forth in front of her.
Luo Jinhua hurriedly nodded and walked out.
Si Qingyu continued to flip through the medical books, her mind churning with thoughts. Who on earth wanted to drive these townspeople to their deaths? Where did they get these poisons? She had never seen this kind of poisoning before. It must be an extremely rare poison.
She rubbed her sore eyes. Was there really no way?
At this moment, Luo Jinhua walked in again. Seeing Si Qingyu's condition, she couldn't bear it. "Doctor Si, you should rest for a while first. Your body is not made of iron."
Si Qingyu looked at Luo Jinhua, slightly exhausted. "Lord Luo, have you found any clues about the poisoner?"
Luo Jinhua shook her head. "Our Qianluo Town has always been kind and friendly to outsiders. How could we have attracted such a vicious person?"
"...Then what about the people inside your town?"
Luo Jinhua shook her head even more firmly. "It's impossible to be someone from within the town! The townspeople all get along harmoniously and warmly. How could anyone do such a thing? Besides, what benefit would this bring them?"
Si Qingyu raised her eyes, her gaze indifferent as she looked at her. "Lord Luo, I'm not doubting how your townspeople are under your management. I just think that you should still investigate thoroughly. After all, this concerns their lives."
Luo Jinhua felt that her earlier reaction had been a bit excessive. Seeing Si Qingyu's cold demeanor, she felt a little embarrassed. She mumbled, "Sorry, Doctor Si..."
"It's fine." Si Qingyu shook her head lightly. "My lord, please go out first and let me search alone." She continued flipping through the medical books.
Luo Jinhua nodded. "I'll go out and question the townspeople." After all, she couldn't control any fish that slipped through the net.
Si Qingyu held the well water under her nose and took a light sniff. Indeed, there was no unusual smell. What kind of poison was this? She suddenly remembered something, turned around, and took out an exquisite small bottle from her medical bag. She opened the lid and dripped a drop into the well water, then quietly waited to see if there were any changes.
After waiting for two hours, during which Si Qingyu fell into a light sleep due to fatigue and drowsiness, she rested her head on her fist with her eyes closed. Meanwhile, the well water in the cup gradually changed, turning an extremely light purple that was invisible to the naked eye. One wouldn't notice it without careful observation.
Si Qingyu slowly opened her eyes and stared at the cup. She picked up the cup again and took a light sniff under her nose. There was an extremely faint, almost imperceptible fragrance.
Her entire body relaxed, and she showed the first smile in days. Finally, there was a result.
Si Qingyu got up to find Luo Jinhua.
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"Doctor Si, you know what the poison is?!" Luo Jinhua looked at Si Qingyu with ecstatic joy.
Si Qingyu nodded. Fortunately, the antidote wasn't too difficult to concoct, and she happened to have the crucial ingredient. "Where is Lord Luo's kitchen? I'll go brew the medicine."
"This way! Doctor Si, follow me!" Luo Jinhua excitedly led the way. As expected of Doctor Si, they were saved!
After arriving at the kitchen, Si Qingyu prepared the medicinal ingredients one by one, including a stalk of Bailing grass that she had picked outside the town. This was the main ingredient. Si Qingyu put the medicinal ingredients into the medicine pot and began brewing. It would take an hour to brew.
Luo Jinhua stood beside her, feeling helpless. She also wanted to help. "Doctor Si, is there anything I can do to help?"
Si Qingyu was busy and didn't turn her head to look at her. "Lord Luo, gather the townspeople together and ask them if they have all drunk from the well in the past few days. The medicine will be ready in an hour."
Luo Jinhua hurriedly nodded in agreement and walked out of the kitchen.
After brewing the medicine, Si Qingyu divided it into more than a dozen small bowls, then added more ingredients and continued brewing. The medicine was then carried out by the yamen's people to be administered to the townspeople.
At this time, Si Qingyu's face was pale, and there were dark circles under her eyes. After finishing brewing the last portion of the medicine, she finally couldn't hold on and collapsed. The last thing she heard was Luo Jinhua's panicked shouts.
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