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"Poisoned?!" Lu Shengyuan and Lin Wanqing exclaimed at the same time, their eyes full of shock and confusion.

Poisoning?

Lu Shengyuan and Lin Wanqing looked at each other, their hearts filled with confusion and anxiety.

The old lady is usually kind to others and has never offended anyone. How could she suddenly be poisoned?

Su Qiao'er, who was standing by, suddenly burst into tears: "Wow, wow, wow... The old lady is so old, how could anyone have the heart to harm her? Poisoning can be fatal. Who on earth is so cruel as to do this to the old lady?"

As she spoke, she pretended to wipe away her tears, looking heartbroken.

Lin Wanqing glanced at her coldly and muttered to himself: This Su Qiaoer is really good at pretending. The old lady was poisoned, and she cried more sadly than anyone else. I don’t know if she was just putting on a show.

However, the most important thing now is to find out the cause of the old lady's poisoning and treat her as soon as possible.

"Doctor, is my mother's life in danger now?" Lu Shengyuan's voice trembled a little. He clenched his fists tightly, suppressing his inner anxiety and anger.

The doctor pondered for a moment and said slowly, "Your Highness, although the old lady's condition is critical, her life is not in danger for the time being. However, we need to find an antidote as soon as possible, otherwise..."

He didn't say anything else, but the implication was obvious.

Lu Shengyuan took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.

Now is not the time to panic. Only by staying calm can we find a solution to the problem.

He looked at the doctor and asked in a deep voice, "Doctor, can you tell what kind of poison this is? And how should the antidote be prepared?"

The doctor frowned and said slowly, "Your Highness, this poison is not common. I only have a limited understanding of it. It will probably take time to prepare an antidote."

Upon hearing this, Lu Shengyuan couldn't help feeling anxious.

Time, what they lack most now is time. The old lady's physical condition cannot withstand too long a delay.

"Then...what should we do now?" There was a hint of helplessness in Lu Shengyuan's voice.

The doctor glanced at him and said comfortingly, "Your Highness, you don't have to worry too much. Although the old lady was poisoned, fortunately it was discovered in time. As long as she is well taken care of, her life should not be in danger in the short term."

Lu Shengyuan breathed a sigh of relief, but the worry in his heart did not completely disappear.

Just because there is no danger to life doesn't mean it's safe. As long as the antidote is not found, the old lady will never be able to truly recover.

"How long does it take to prepare the antidote?" Lu Shengyuan asked.

The doctor shook his head: "It's hard to say, at least three to five days, at most..."

He didn't say anything else, but Lu Shengyuan already understood what he meant.

It can take up to ten days or even longer.

This is undoubtedly a huge test for the old lady.

Lin Wanqing stood aside, looking at Lu Shengyuan's furrowed brow and the doctor's solemn expression, and her heart was filled with worry.

At this moment, the doctor spoke again: "Your Majesty, Princess, you don't have to worry too much. As long as the old lady rests well during this period and does not come into contact with the source of the poison again, there will be no major problems."

Hearing this, Lu Shengyuan breathed a sigh of relief and looked at the doctor with a hint of gratitude in his eyes. "Thank you, doctor. I'll leave my mother in your care."

The doctor quickly bowed and said, "Your Highness, you are too kind. This is what I should do."

After saying that, he turned around and walked to the table and began to write the prescription.

Lu Shengyuan looked at the doctor's back, with a lot of thoughts in his mind.

The old lady's poisoning must be investigated as soon as possible, otherwise the consequences will be unimaginable.

He turned to look at Lin Wanqing and saw that she also had a serious expression on her face, and he couldn't help feeling a little comforted.

At least they could still rely on each other at this time.

"Doctor, I have another question to ask you." Lu Shengyuan pondered for a moment and spoke slowly.

The doctor stopped writing and turned to look at him: "Your Highness, please speak."

"My mother was poisoned. Wasn't it a one-day thing?" Lu Shengyuan stared at the doctor sharply, not missing any expression on his face.

The doctor was slightly stunned when he heard this, then nodded: "Your Highness is absolutely right. The poison in the old lady must have accumulated over time, and it didn't form overnight."

"That is to say, the person who poisoned is very likely in the palace?" Lu Shengyuan's voice was low and firm, and every word hit everyone's heart like a heavy hammer.

The doctor didn't say anything, just nodded silently.

A hint of coldness flashed in Lu Shengyuan's eyes. There was actually a traitor in the palace, and he poisoned the old lady right under his nose. How could he not be angry?

"Your Highness, what should we do now?" Su Qiaoer asked anxiously, her face full of worry.

Lu Shengyuan ignored her and turned to look at Lin Wanqing with a questioning look in his eyes.

Lin Wanqing frowned slightly and thought for a moment before saying, "Your Highness, this matter is of great importance. We must consider it carefully and investigate secretly first to avoid alerting the enemy."

When Lu Shengyuan heard this, a hint of admiration flashed in his eyes.

Lin Wanqing was right. This matter must be handled with caution. Otherwise, once the mastermind behind the incident is alerted, it would be even more difficult to find out the truth.

"Okay, I'll do as the princess says." Lu Shengyuan nodded and looked at the doctor beside him. "Doctor, I'll leave my mother in your care for the time being. You must ensure her safety."

The doctor quickly bowed and said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will do my best."

Lu Shengyuan turned to look at Su Qiaoer again and said in a cold voice, "Auntie Su, you will stay with the old lady and take care of her for the time being. You are not allowed to leave without my permission."

Su Qiaoer's expression froze, and she nodded reluctantly: "Yes, Your Highness."

Lu Shengyuan gave a few more instructions and took Lin Wanqing away from the old lady's yard.

The two of them were silent all the way, thinking about their own things.

"Princess, who do you think poisoned our mother?" Lu Shengyuan suddenly asked.

Lin Wanqing frowned slightly and shook his head: "It's not clear yet, but this person is quite courageous to have the guts to poison the palace."

A hint of coldness flashed in Lu Shengyuan's eyes: "No matter who it is, I will never let him go."

Back in the deep courtyard of the Lu Mansion, Lu Shengyuan's face was as heavy as leaden clouds. He immediately sent someone to quickly summon Xiao Cui, the old lady's personal maid.

Xiao Cui came jogging and entered the house, only to see Lu Shengyuan and Lin Wanqing standing there. The atmosphere was extremely solemn.

She was shocked and didn't know what was going on. Her legs went weak and she knelt on the ground, trembling all over.

Lu Shengyuan's eyes were as sharp as a hawk's. He stared at Xiao Cui closely, his voice as if coming from an ice cellar: "Xiao Cui, you have been with your mother for many years. Have you ever noticed anything wrong around her?"