Facts have proved that the level in the field is not high enough, and most of the literati and scholars in Luoyang look at a loss.
Who is this? Does he have any masterpieces of poetry that are spread among the scholars?
However, Gong Siguang and the others all recognized him, and when they saw that this notorious dandy was so stern, they all sat back obediently.
"Li Yuanfang!"
Among the people I knew, only three people reacted the most. Their bodies trembled slightly and they looked over immediately.
One is Yan Douzhi, one is Miss Zheng, and the other is Gong Taoguang.
Li Yan looked around, even if his main attention was on Zheng Hui, he could still see the reactions of these three people.
But this doesn't mean anything, and after Miss Zheng let go of her hand, Yan Duzhi got away, and didn't bother to tidy up his appearance. He threw himself to the side with disheveled hair: "Li Langjun, how is Zheng Lang?"
Li Yan said: "It's not life-threatening, it's just an ordinary poison."
The so-called highly toxic poisons in ancient times, which can seal the throat upon seeing blood, are basically rumors. For example, the most famous crane-top red is arsenic, and people will not die quickly if they eat it.
Emperor Guangxu is the best example. Later generations tested his hair and clothes and found high levels of arsenic compounds, which confirmed that Guangxu died of arsenic. He did not die suddenly, but struggled in pain for a period of time before dying.
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Normal people will die within an hour after taking a lethal amount of arsenic. If a person is extremely prosperous, even if he takes a large amount of arsenic, when the poison strongly stimulates the stomach, it will trigger vomiting and the unabsorbed poison will be vomited.
Come out and everyone will be fine.
Zheng Hui acted on this principle at this time. Li Yan sensed something was wrong and acted decisively to induce vomiting.
Yan didn't even know this, but he still bowed down immediately: "Thank you very much, Mr. Li Langjun, for saving my husband. It's a great kindness that is hard to repay!"
Li Yan said: "Get up!"
Yan Du couldn't help but fell on the ground, shrugged his shoulders, and soon burst into tears.
Li Yan turned to Zheng Hui at this time, and slowly put away the Dan Yuan Jin that helped him regulate Qi and blood: "How do you feel? Do you still feel severe pain?"
Zheng Hui was conscious and knew what was happening. He said weakly: "It hurts a little...it's okay...thank you...thank you...!"
Li Yan said: "Have a good rest, the doctor will be here soon."
Zheng Hui nodded slightly, then turned his head and whispered: "Yan Niang... stop crying... it's none of your business... it's none of your business..."
Yan Duzhi stood up, held him while sobbing, and prepared to walk away.
Li Yan said calmly: "Just stay here and avoid the filth. Next, I want to find the poisoner."
He glanced around at the people in the hall. The faces of the scribes who sat down obediently after being scolded suddenly turned ugly.
Lu Wenshi stood up and saluted: "Li Langjun, we just left to call for a doctor. We have no intention of escaping. We really don't know about the poisoning."
Other scribes also agreed: "Yes, how can we poison Brother Zheng?"
Gong Taoguang was among them and said, "The wine I just drank was poured from Yan Duzhi's pot. Did anyone else touch it during this time?"
Yan Douzhi's body trembled slightly and he lowered his head. Mrs. Zheng stared at her fiercely.
Li Yan said: "So you all think that the poisoner is Mrs. Yan?"
Everyone looked at each other: "This..."
It’s really hard to say this. After all, Zheng Hui knows Yan Du very well. This lady knows that she can marry Zheng Hui as a concubine and even fly on a branch to become a phoenix. No matter how you look at it, she can’t do anything to Zheng Hui.
poison.
Madam Zheng said, "But she was the one holding the pot and pouring the wine just now. Who else could it be if she wasn't the one?"
Li Yan turned his eyes and looked at the wine pot on the ground. He found that the mouth of the pot had been knocked over and the wine inside had been basically spilled.
He picked up the jug, shook it gently in front of his nose, and said in a deep voice: "Is there any doubt whether the poison was put in the jug? How did it get overturned?"
Mrs. Zheng said embarrassedly: "General Li, please forgive me, I was just too excited and accidentally knocked it over..."
Li Yan raised his eyebrows slightly: "Do you recognize me?"
Mrs. Zheng quickly said: "General Li went to Tubo as an envoy to capture the false king and enemy chiefs alive, and promoted the power of the Tang Dynasty. How could we not know about General Li? I am lucky enough to get it today, and it is indeed worthy of the reputation. Thank you General for saving my brother's life. Fortunately, General Li is here."
,otherwise……"
As she spoke, her eyes became red, tears welled up, and she began to sob.
After Li Yan waited for her to calm down a little, he continued to ask: "It has only been half a month since Chang'an presented prisoners. Did Governor Zheng tell you about the capture of the puppet king's enemy chief alive?"
Madam Zheng shook her head: "That's not true, I just listened to my friend's words..."
Li Yan wanted to ask again, but there was a sudden movement outside, and Gong Siguang's loud voice rang out: "Give way! Give way!"
Not long after, he came in with an old man with white beard and hair, and clasped his fists: "Li Jiyi, fortunately you have fulfilled your destiny. Doctor Chen is here!"
"Doctor Chen?"
Li Yan's eyes moved slightly.
In the Tang Dynasty, the names of doctors were very particular. They were generally called doctors or doctors. Langzhong was the title in the Five Dynasties period, and doctor was the title in the Song Dynasty. As for doctors, they were all upper-class figures in society, so they must be in the medical profession.
Made some achievements.
Seeing Doctor Chen, Li Yan asked directly: "Where did you invite this person from?"
Gong Siguang said in a low voice: "Li Jiyi, there are a lot of people in Bei City, and there are many doctors here. This person is the most skilled in medicine, and he is qualified to work in the Chang'an Imperial Medical Office. He is usually very arrogant, which is not good."
Please! It just so happened that I just rode out of the alley and he was passing by. When he heard Mr. Zheng Zheng, he came over very excitedly!"
Li Yan said: "It's quite a coincidence. From what you're saying, Doctor Chen's medical skills are among the best in Luoyang?"
Gong Siguang was about to confirm his decision, but suddenly he remembered that not long ago he said that Mrs. Yan was the best in everyone, but now this happened, he laughed dryly: "Absolutely."
Li Yan nodded and came to Doctor Chen's side.
At this time, after the diagnosis, Doctor Chen said with a very solemn expression: "Zheng Langjun, this poison is very strong. If it is not vomited in time, it will definitely cause great harm to the body. Even if you can barely save your life, you will have to linger on the bed in the future...
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Zheng Hui showed a lingering fear, and he and Yan Duzhi held hands tightly, unwilling to separate.
Doctor Chen opened his mouth again and looked at the tongue coating: "Mr. Zheng, please don't worry. I'm going to prescribe the medicine. You can take care of it for half a month and you'll be fine."
After hearing this, Li Yan knew that this doctor was really capable. Ordinary doctors would not dare to defeat him, especially when facing the son of a governor.
After hearing Dr. Chen's diagnosis, everyone present breathed a sigh of relief, especially the fake mother, who knelt down and silently chanted: "Buddha bless! Buddha bless!"
If Zheng Hui really died in this courtyard, I am afraid that within three days, she would be wrapped in a bag and sunk into Luoshui.
She was kneeling down devoutly until a voice came from behind: "Get up and answer."
The fake mother was so excited that she no longer cared about the Buddha. She quickly got up and came to Li Yan: "Li Langjun, please ask me a question!"
Li Yan asked: "Ms. Yan and Mr. Zheng are engaged for life. Did you already know that?"
The fake mother hurriedly said: "The slave family doesn't know that although Zheng Langjun comes here many times and has a certain affinity with the little girl, this kind of thing is really...real...hey, Li Langjun must also understand it. If the slave family knows, he will definitely
It will stop my little girl from having such extravagant wishes."
Li Yan raised the wine pot in his hand: "The wine in this pot is valuable, isn't it?"
The fake mother came closer and smelled the wine: "This is Lanling wine. There is indeed not much reserve in the hospital."
Li Yan asked: "Do you have the final say on what drinks to prepare on weekdays, or does Mrs. Yan have the final say?"
The fake mother was startled: "The slave family has the final say, yes, how come this wine is prepared?"
She immediately turned her head and looked at a maid: "Jiuhong, you are Yan Niang's personal maid, you brought out this wine?"
The maid's face turned pale when she heard that, and she was about to bow down, but Li Yan was one step ahead: "Don't kneel down all the time, just answer the question."
Jiuhong said in a trembling voice: "The Lanling wine was ordered by the lady. The backyard will be warmed early, and the maid will be responsible for bringing it up."
Li Yan asked: "Did anyone touch it on the way you brought it?"
Jiuhong shook his head: "Absolutely not. The maid put it on the plate after bringing it. She waited until the lady needed it before serving the wine."
Li Yan nodded slightly: "I have been watching before. After the wine was drunk, Mrs. Yan did not do anything, so now the biggest suspicion has become the backyard?"
The fake mother's expression changed dramatically: "Li Langjun knows it well, the cook in the backyard will never poison me. Although this maid swears that she didn't do anything, she might lie!"
Jiuhong didn't give in: "What I said is true, and I have never slandered anyone!"
The two women started arguing.
This is not surprising. Li Yan learned from Lady Shu San that the fake mother and Lady Douzhi are not always one and the same, but often have a relationship between the tenant and the head of the household.
The courtyard and most of the staff were provided by the fake mother. It was known that the lady would bring two or three personal maids to settle in, and the income would be divided into 30% and 70%.
So when it comes to the poisoning of the governor's son, the two sides naturally want to put aside their relationship.
Seeing the two women quarreling, all the scribes sitting at the table breathed a sigh of relief: "It seems there is nothing I am waiting for."
However, Li Yan said calmly: "It is too early to rule out suspicion now."
He walked to the edge and arrived in front of a row of musical instruments: "Have you all been here just now to pick up your musical instruments?"
Everyone looked at each other and nodded: "Yes!"
The atmosphere at the table was lively. Except for Li Yan and Gong Siguang, who were not gregarious, everyone else participated in the interactive singing and dancing, and naturally they also had to show off their talents.
"I was mainly focused on what happened at the table and didn't pay attention to the situation here. However, there is also the possibility of being manipulated here."
As Li Yan spoke, he picked up a suona and said, "This suona was played just now by Mr. Zheng."
"Smear poisonous powder on the mouthpiece. After Zheng Langjun finished playing, his lips must be stained with poison. Then he drank one glass of wine after another. The poisonous powder was immersed in the wine and flowed into his stomach without anyone noticing. There was no need for it at all. Poison in the flagon."
"And the murderer only needs to wipe away the remaining poison powder when Zheng Langjun comes to pick the instrument after he plays, so that the evidence can be covered up."
"If I were a murderer and knew about Zheng Langjun's hobbies, but wanted to frame others and alienate myself, I would do this..."