Chapter 1683: Chapter 1621: Who Made the Move?
Purple Jade called Nanny Shen over and pointed out the things Imperial Physician Xu had found.
Nanny Shenâs face also darkened, and she picked up the Mud Pill, saying, "I didnât see this thing during my first examination."
"Really?"
Nanny Shen nodded, pointing at the wood, "I just thought it was ordinary Agarwood fragments."
"Though you are proficient in medicinal herbs, youâre not a doctor, so itâs understandable that you didnât recognize it. The potion soaked in this wood is just the usual Labor-inducing Medicine. But the medicine in the golden hairpin is made from rare ingredients, which, as far as I know, only existed in the Former Dynastyâs palace; itâs a banned secret medicine."
"That mother and daughter absolutely canât get their hands on such a secret medicine," Purple Jade said sternly.
Imperial Physician Xu remained silent; he was aware of such Underworld Office matters but wouldnât interfere.
"Madam is probably starting to have a reaction, Nanny Shen should check on her first. Those two are already locked in the woodshed, they canât run away, this must be thoroughly investigated," Purple Jade said.
Nanny Shen curtsied and withdrew.
Purple Jade had Imperial Physician Xu settled in with good food and drink to prevent any unforeseen events, and then sent a message for Mei Er to come over, telling her about Madam Zhou falling into a hidden trap.
"That mother and daughter are locked in the woodshed," Purple Jade said with a calm face, "Whatâs the real story, where did this start, who acted first, letâs go through it all from start to finish. I think itâs related to the Wu Family."
Mei Er nodded, seeing her looking guilty, and said, "You shouldnât blame yourself too much, no matter how cautious one is, there will always be a slip-up, and if the other side intends to strike, theyâll find opportunities."
Purple Jade sighed lightly, saying, "I only feel Iâve let the young lady down." Then she added, "By the way, a few days ago Zhou Xiuer went to Xiangguo Temple, inquire about the details as well; something was added to her purse, most likely placed when she went out recently."
"Alright."
Mei Er exchanged a few words with her and then took people to interrogate Madam Lu and her daughter without further mention.
Purple Jade went to see Hua Wushuang again. This time Madam Zhouâs miscarriage was exposed, thanks to him; if he hadnât brought Imperial Physician Xu, the situation would still be unclear.
Hua Wushuang sat in the room arranged for him, reading a book silently, but he seemed somewhat distracted, occasionally glancing out the window.
"Master of Unparalleled Tower doesnât act like a guest," Purple Jade remarked with a hint of a smile.
Hua Wushuang set down the book and said, "I heard quite a commotion outside; whatâs happening? Has she given birth?"
Purple Jade bowed deeply, saying, "Speaking of this matter, I must thank the Tower Leader for his help. On behalf of my young lady and madam, I extend our gratitude to the Tower Leader, thank you."
Hua Wushuang frowned at her solemnity, "Just what has happened?"
Purple Jade hesitated for a moment and said, "Someone tried to harm my Madam using several kinds of Labor-inducing Medicine, resulting in her miscarriage, hence... If not for Imperial Physician Xu, we would still be clueless."
"Who?"
Hua Wushuangâs demeanor turned icy, his handsome face becoming stern.
He had just found his sister and hadnât even seen what she looked like, now hearing someone want to harm her?
Purple Jade said, "We will thoroughly investigate. No one will escape."
Hua Wushuang pondered briefly, "Wu Familyâs Madam Wang?"
Purple Jade was slightly surprised?