Start with detective Li Yuanfang

Chapter 279 If I Were You...

"Li Yuanfang?"

Facts have proved that the level of the field is not high enough, and most of the literati and scholars in Luoyang are at a loss.

Who is this? Are there any masterpieces of poetry that are spread among scholars?

But Gong Siguang and the others all recognized him, and seeing that the well-known dandy was so stern, they all sat back obediently.

"Li Yuanfang!"

Among the acquaintances, only three people reacted the most, their bodies trembled slightly, and they looked over immediately.

One is Yan Duzhi, one is Miss Zheng, and the other is Gong Taoguang.

Li Yan watched all directions, even if the main attention was on Zheng Hui, he could see the reactions of the three of them.

But this doesn't mean anything, and after Miss Zheng let go of her hand, Yan Duzhi got out of her body, and without caring about her grooming, she rushed to the side with disheveled hair: "How is Zheng Lang?"

Li Yandao: "There is no danger to life, this is an ordinary poison."

The so-called highly poisonous in ancient times, what sees blood to seal the throat, is basically a rumor. For example, the most famous Hedinghong is arsenic, and people will not die soon after eating it.

Emperor Guangxu is the best example. Later generations tested his hair and clothes to detect high levels of arsenic compounds. It was confirmed that Guangxu died of arsenic. He did not die suddenly, but died after a period of painful struggle. .

Normal people take a lethal dose of arsenic, and it takes about an hour to die. If they are blessed, even if they take a large amount of arsenic, when the poison strongly stimulates the stomach, it will just cause vomiting, and the unabsorbed poison will be vomited. Come out and everyone will be fine.

At this time, Zheng Hui had this principle, and Li Yan sensed that something was wrong, so he acted decisively to induce vomiting.

Even Yan didn't know this, but he immediately bowed down: "Thank you, Li Langjun, for saving my husband, your kindness is hard to repay!"

Li Yan said: "Get up!"

Yan Du didn't know it, 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 Danyuan Jin that helped him regulate his blood: "How do you feel? Do you still have severe pain?"

Zheng Hui's mind was clear and he knew what happened. He said weakly, "It hurts a bit...fortunately...thank...thank you...!"

Li Yan said: "Persevere, the doctor will be here soon."

Zheng Hui nodded slightly, but turned his head, and said in a low voice, "Yan Niang...don't cry...it's none of your business...it's none of your business..."

Yan Duzhi finally got up, sobbing and supporting him, ready to go to the side.

Li Yan said lightly: "It's right here, just avoid the filth, and then I'm going to find the murderer."

His eyes scanned the crowd in the hall, and the faces of the scribes who sat down obediently after being scolded suddenly became ugly.

Lu Wenshi got up and saluted: "Li Langjun, I just left to invite a doctor, and I have no intention of running away. We really don't know about the poisoning."

Other scribes also echoed: "That's right, how can we poison Brother Zheng?"

Gong Taoguang was in it, and said, "The wine I drank just now was poured from Yan Duzhi's pot, did anyone else touch it?"

Yan Duzhi trembled slightly, and lowered his head, Miss Zheng stared at her viciously.

Li Yandao: "So everyone thinks that the poisoner is Lady Yan?"

Everyone looked at each other in blank dismay: "This..."

I really can't say this. After all, Zheng Hui knows Yan and has deep meaning. This lady knows that she can marry Zheng Hui as a concubine, and she is not afraid to fly on a branch and become a phoenix. No matter how you look at it, it is impossible for her to treat Zheng Hui poison.

Miss Zheng said, "But she was the one who poured the wine with the jug just now, who else is there?"

Li Yan turned his gaze and looked at the wine jug on the ground, and found that the mouth of the jug had been knocked over, and the wine inside had been basically spilled.

He picked up the wine jug, shook it lightly in front of his nose, and said in a deep voice, "Whether the poison was put in the jug or not, I still have some doubts, how did you overturn it just now?"

Miss Zheng said embarrassingly: "Forgive me, General Li, I was too excited and accidentally knocked over..."

Li Yan frowned slightly: "Do you recognize me?"

Mrs. Zheng hurriedly said: "General Li went to Tubo, captured the puppet king alive, and exalted my Tang Tianwei. How can my little girl not know General Li? I am lucky to meet you today, and I really live up to my reputation. Thank you, General, for saving my brother's life. Fortunately, General Li is here. otherwise……"

As she spoke, her eyes turned red, tears welled up, and she began to sob.

Li Yan waited for her to calm down a little, and continued to ask: "It has only been half a month since Chang'an offered prisoners. Did Zheng Shishi tell you about the capture of the puppet king alive?"

Miss Zheng shook her head: "That's not true, I just listened to my friend's words..."

Li Yan wanted to ask again, but suddenly there was movement outside, and Gong Siguang's loud voice sounded: "Let me go! Let me go!"

Not long after, he walked in with an old man with white beard and hair, and clasped his fists: "Li Jiyi, fortunately, Dr. Chen is here!"

Yan Duzhi greeted him immediately, and brought the old man to Zheng Hui's side: "Doctor Chen, please save Zheng Lang!"

Li Yan's eyes moved slightly, looking at the doctor.

In the Tang Dynasty, the titles of doctors were particular. They were generally called doctors and physicians. Doctors were called in the Five Dynasties period. Doctors were called in the Song Dynasty. Achievements have been made.

Seeing Dr. Chen, Li Yan asked directly, "Where did you invite this person?"

Gong Siguang said in a low voice: "I want to report to Li Jiyi, there are many doctors in Beishi, and this person is the most skilled doctor among them, and he is qualified to work in the Chang'an Imperial Medical Office. He is very arrogant on weekdays, which is not good. Please! It is also a coincidence that I just rode out of the alley, and he was passing by, and when I heard that Zheng Langjun was going to be punished, he came over!"

Li Yandao: "It's really a coincidence. According to you, this doctor Chen is one of the best in Luoyang?"

Gong Siguang was just about to make a promise, but suddenly remembered that not long ago he said that Lady Yan was the number one, but now that this happened, he laughed dryly: "Almost."

Li Yan nodded and came to Dr. Chen's side.

At this time, Doctor Chen said with a very solemn expression after making the diagnosis: "Mr. Zheng, this poison is very strong. If you don't vomit it in time, it will definitely cause great harm to your body. Even if you can barely save your life, you will only be able to linger on the sick bed in the future... "

Zheng Hui showed a look of lingering fear, and Yan Duzhi clasped their hands tightly, unwilling to separate.

Dr. Chen opened his mouth again and looked at the coating on his tongue: "Mr. Zheng, please don't worry. The old man will prescribe the medicine. You will be fine after half a month of recuperation."

After Li Yan heard this, he knew that this doctor was really capable, and ordinary doctors would not dare to give such a guarantee, 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 said silently: "Buddha bless! Buddha bless!"

If Zheng Hui really died in this yard, she would be wrapped in a bag and sink into Luoshui within three days.

She was kneeling devoutly, until a voice came from behind: "Get up and answer."

The fake mother was so excited that she couldn't care about the Buddha anymore, so she hurriedly got up and came to Li Yan: "Mr. Li, may I ask you something!"

Li Yan asked: "Ms. Yan and Mr. Zheng are destined for life, did you already know?"

The false mother hurriedly said: "I don't know, although Zheng Langjun has come here many times, and he and the little girl are somewhat in love with each other, but this kind of thing is really... Really... Hey, I think Li Langjun also understands. If I know, I must It will prevent the little girl from such extravagant wishes."

Li Yan raised the jug in his hand: "The wine in this jug is worth a lot, right?"

The fake mother approached and sniffed the wine: "This is Lanling wine, and there really aren't many reserves in the courtyard."

Li Yan asked: "What kind of drinks are prepared on weekdays, is it up to you or Lady Yan?"

The fake mother was stunned: "The slave family has the final say, that's right, how did you prepare this wine?"

She immediately turned her head and looked at a maid: "Jiu Hong, you are Yan Niang's personal maid, did you bring this wine?"

The servant girl turned pale when she heard that, and was about to bow down, but Li Yan took a step ahead: "Don't kneel down all the time, just answer the question."

Jiuhong tremblingly said: "The Lanling wine was ordered by the lady. The backyard is warmed up early, and the maid is responsible for bringing it up."

Li Yan asked: "Did anyone touch it on the way you brought it?"

Jiuhong shook her head: "Absolutely not. The servant girl put it on the plate after bringing it, and waited for the lady to need it before serving the wine."

Li Yan nodded slightly: "I've been watching all this time, after the wine was served, Lady Yan didn't touch anything, so now the biggest suspicion is the backyard?"

The fake mother's expression changed drastically: "Li Langjun is clear, the cook in the backyard will never poison. Although this servant girl swears that she has no hands and feet, she may also lie!"

Jiuhong didn't give in either: "The servant girl's words are true, and she never insulted anyone!"

The two women fought.

This is not surprising, Li Yan knew from Mrs. Shu San that the fake mother and Mrs. Duzhi are not all one, and are often the relationship between the tenant and the head of the household.

The yard and most of the personnel were provided by the false mother. It is known that the lady brought two or three personal maids to settle in, and the proceeds were [-]% of the proceeds.

Therefore, it is related to the poisoning of the governor's son, and the two parties naturally have to put aside their own ties.

Seeing the two women quarreling, the scribes sitting at the table breathed a sigh of relief: "It seems that there is nothing for me to wait for."

However, Li Yan said indifferently: "It is still too early to rule out the suspicion."

He walked to the side and came to a row of musical instruments: "Everyone came here to pick up musical instruments just now, right?"

Everyone looked at each other and nodded: "Yes!"

The atmosphere at the banquet was lively before, except for Li Yan and Gong Siguang who didn't fit in, everyone else participated in the singing and dancing interaction, so naturally they had to show their talents.

"I was mainly concerned about what happened at the table just now. The angle here is not good and I can't see it. However, there is also the possibility of being tampered with here."

Li Yan picked up a suona: "This suona was played by Zheng Langjun just now."

"Apply poisonous powder on the mouthpiece. After Zheng Langjun finished playing, the poison must be on his lips. Then drink one glass of wine after another. The poisonous powder soaked in the wine and flowed into the stomach without anyone noticing. Using this method, there is no need to poison the jug at all.”

"And the murderer only needs to wipe off the remaining poisonous powder when Zheng Langjun came to pick the instrument after playing it, and then he can cover up the evidence."

"If I were a murderer, I knew Zheng Langjun's hobbies, but I wanted to frame others and get rid of myself, I would do this..."

(End of this chapter)