The Divine Doctor And A Common Farmer-Chapter 1318 - 1398: The Nun’s Strong Teeth
The Prince Meng’s gaze fell upon the nearby desk, where a stack of ledgers lay. Every day, someone in the mansion would take herbs, all meticulously recorded in the ledgers. As for that "Huixin"...even though the Prince Meng was not well-versed in herbal knowledge, he was aware that the herbs Huixin used were not merely benign substances.
After thinking it over, Prince Meng instructed, "For now, don’t stir up the grass, lest we alarm the snake. But in the coming days, be cautious about the food and drink."
As soon as Prince Meng spoke, Imperial Doctor Li was startled. For the implication was clear: suspicion toward Master Huixin, and caution against the old nun concealing malicious intent and poisoning those in the Prince Mansion.
In truth, Prince Meng was uncertain of Huixin’s intentions, not knowing whether she was a friend or foe. Meanwhile, he was constantly under Lao Ba’s watchful eyes, requiring caution lest he inadvertently expose his plans, thus ruining what he had meticulously schemed for years.
Imperial Doctor Li left Prince Meng with a worried expression.
From their first meeting, she had felt an affinity for Huixin. Although clearly decades older, during their interactions, she often lost track of Huixin’s age, occasionally feeling an uncanny sensation.
It seemed she was not facing a frail old woman, but rather someone akin to a young family member. Yet speaking of this, recalling Huixin’s nun status.
Shouldn’t those who are ordained abstain from meat? Yet since using dentures, Huixin’s appetite seemed better than her own, appearing to relish meat?
Ruminating over the various doubts surrounding Huixin, Imperial Doctor Li’s apprehension grew increasingly heavy. She had not scrutinized past minor incidents until Prince Meng’s reminder today awakened her long-dormant vigilance.
Indeed, she had been careless, recalling how open-hearted she’d been with Huixin. Though never discussing secrets, she worried that if Huixin were calculating, she may be ill-prepared to defend herself.
Cold sweat streamed down Imperial Doctor Li’s face. Despite the frigid month, not only did sweat cover her face, but it also soaked her back, mostly from after-the-fact fear.
Upon returning to the side courtyard, she saw Huixin crouched on the ground, clutching a small mill. Her eyes fixed on it, realizing with a start she was handling poison. Imperial Doctor Li’s spirits sank further.
"Elder Sister Huixin," Imperial Doctor Li suppressed her trepidation, probing discreetly, "This appears to be a poisonous plant, quite potent."
"Indeed," Dong Huiying busied herself grinding the poisonous plant with a small mill, nearby lay some finished poison powder, "Old sister, take care not to touch these things of mine. The venom is fierce, best be cautious to prevent any unfortunate incident."
Imperial Doctor Li’s face stiffened, fortunate that Dong Huiying was focused on the grinding and did not notice her fleeting unnatural expression.
"What is elder sister making this for? Is it used for medicine?"
"For medicine? While correctly combined it could neutralize the toxicity, this concoction of mine is not for medicinal use."
She pursed her lips, "This is..." glancing at Imperial Doctor Li, "used to take lives."
