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Chapter 20: Judging from the pulse, there was no poisoning.

Sunlight streamed through the thin clouds into the courtyard of the Marquis's residence.

Chu Ruohan got up early and carefully selected an elegant yet dignified outfit.

Gu Junze was already in his wheelchair, ready to go. He was dressed in a dark brocade robe, still with that aloof and noble appearance, but there was a hint of gentleness in his eyes when he looked at Chu Ruohan.

The two rode in a carriage slowly towards the Earl's mansion. Halfway there, Gu Junze and Ying Qing got off the carriage, while Chu Ruohan continued on alone.

Before long, the carriage arrived at the Earl's mansion.

"Greetings to Auntie. A few days ago, I was deeply grateful for your kindness in bestowing such a precious ruyi upon me. I am humbled and have come to return the favor and express my gratitude."

"Why are you being so polite, child?" the Countess said with a gentle smile.

He gestured for Chu Ruohan to sit on the brocade stool beside him, and at the same time turned his head and whispered to the maid: "Go and brew the set of pre-rain Longjing tea that I treasure. Be sure to treat the young mistress well."

She was genuinely satisfied with Chu Ruohan. Although she came from a humble background, she was impeccable in terms of manners and etiquette, far superior to her petty mother-in-law.

"Ruohan, I've heard that you take meticulous care of Junze, and he's in much better spirits than before. You are such a thoughtful and kind-hearted child; you are truly a blessing to the Marquis's mansion."

Chu Ruohan bowed slightly and said softly, "Auntie, you flatter me. My husband is the one I will spend my life with. Taking care of him is my duty. I dare not take credit for it."

The Countess nodded and said, "It's truly commendable that you think this way. Junze is a blessed child."

As they were talking, a maid came in with a tea tray and placed the teacups on the table. The aroma of tea rose gently and filled the air.

"Try it."

“Auntie’s treasured tea is of the finest quality,” Chu Ruohan said, picking up a cup of tea and taking a sip. “I’ve come to bother you today because I have something I’d like to ask you to do.”

"What is it? Tell me." The Countess put down her teacup.

“My niece-in-law heard that Ningxiangju is owned by the Cui family, and that the young master is used to their calming incense. The shop is out of stock, and the young master doesn’t like the other incense, so she came to ask my aunt for help.”

"You don't need to make the trip yourself for such a small matter. The Cui family is my maternal family. Just send someone to inform them."

As she spoke, the Countess summoned her trusted nanny, "Go to Ningxiang Pavilion immediately. Junze is used to that fragrance and is in dire need of it. Tell them to find a way to spare some for him. Don't delay."

"Yes."

In less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the calming incense was brought over.

Chu Ruohan chatted with the Countess for a few more minutes before getting up to take her leave.

The old woman then quietly approached the Countess and whispered, "Madam, Ningxiang Residence is actually not out of stock."

The Countess paused slightly, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes: "Oh? If there's no shortage, why would you come all the way here to ask for this incense?"

The old woman lowered her head. "This old servant also feels that something is amiss. Could it be that the Marquis's heir did this on purpose, wanting the young mistress and you, madam, to have more interaction and intimacy?"

The Countess gently shook her head, her brows furrowing slightly: "Junze is a deep and calculating child. If he wants to be on good terms with my household, there are other ways. You should send someone to secretly keep an eye on the Marquis's residence and see if you can find any clues."

The old woman responded and withdrew.

The carriage circled the city before picking up Gu Junze and Ying Qing, and then swayed and bumped its way towards the Marquis of Anyang's residence.

"How is it? Can it be cured?" Chu Ruohan asked anxiously.

Gu Junze shook his head. "It's consistent with Physician Fang's diagnosis; he didn't see any signs of poisoning in me."

He and Yingqing also consulted other doctors, but the results were the same.

Upon hearing this, Chu Ruohan frowned even more deeply. "How is this possible? Your investigation has shown that mixing ink and incense will produce trace amounts of toxins, so why can't you detect it when taking a pulse?" She muttered to herself, her doubts and resentment surging like a tide.

Gu Junze leaned against the carriage wall, looking slightly tired, but still forced himself to analyze: "There are countless strange poisons in the world, and perhaps some are extremely hidden and difficult to detect."

"Yingqing also went to find a doctor who recognized the method of poisoning. He examined my pulse but found no signs of poisoning. However, my pulse was too weak."

The atmosphere inside the car was heavy and oppressive, and the two were caught in a huge mystery.

The person behind this is truly cunning. Even though Gu Junze suspected he had been poisoned, no matter how they investigated, his pulse showed no abnormalities.

Chu Ruohan handed the calming incense she had obtained from the Countess to Ying Qing. Upon examination, it was found that this calming incense was different from the one Gu Junze usually used.

More precisely, these calming incense sticks appear identical and smell the same when burned, but when combined with the ink block, they do not produce toxins.

Yingqing had been watching the deliverymen from Ningxiang Pavilion and confirmed that the calming incense had been poisoned before it entered the Marquis's residence.

It seems that the incense Gu Junze used was different from the incense Ningxiang Pavilion usually sold.

Chu Ruohan deliberately went to the Countess in a roundabout way to ask for it, instead of having a servant buy it. This was partly to avoid attracting attention and prevent people from discovering that they were investigating the matter.

Secondly, he also wanted to see if the Countess knew about this matter.

Why was the Cui family involved? Gu Junze was just a child at the time and had no deep-seated hatred towards the Cui family.

Chu Ruohan's doubts deepened, and her eyebrows furrowed. "Since the problem lies with Ningxiang Pavilion, then arrest the deliveryman and interrogate him carefully."

Ying Qing turned her gaze to Gu Junze, saw him nod slightly, and then turned and quickly left.

Gu Junze's thoughts coincided with Chu Ruohan's. The deliveryman from Ningxiang Pavilion must know something. Now that things are complicated, the only way to find a way out is to start with him.

The moon hung high in the sky, and the servants of the Marquis of Anyang's mansion had all drifted off to sleep. Only from the grass did an unknown insect occasionally chirp, briefly breaking the silence before fading back into the boundless tranquility.

Chu Ruohan paced back and forth in the room, waiting anxiously.

Seeing her like this, Gu Junze gently comforted her, "Yingqing is capable, don't worry too much."

Chu Ruohan nodded perfunctorily.

Gu Junze's gaze was fixed on her, and a corner of his cold heart seemed to be quietly melting.

He had already taken life and death lightly, but now his heart was stirred by Chu Ruohan's anxiety and concern.

What merit or ability did he possess to earn her such concern?

Gu Junze was unaware that Chu Ruohan was only worried that he was dying too soon. According to her previous life, Gu Junze only had half a month left to live.

If he dies, Chu Ruohan will be left to fend for herself, and her fate won't be much better.

Dressed in black night clothes, Ying Qing carried a person on his shoulder and entered Hongmeng Academy silently.

The person's head was covered with a black cloth, and their body slumped limply...