Daughter of aristocratic family

Chapter 510 Poison
Zhao Wangshu found the book, and Yun Hao flipped through several pages before he saw the relevant record, Three Inches of Soul-Breaking Powder.

The recipe of this medicine is very simple: three drops of white snake venom, three acacia beans, and three spoons of honey.

Yun Hao frowned. The name "Three Inch Soul-Breaking Powder" sounds extraordinary. The formula is simple yet deadly. The venom of the one-inch white snake is extremely poisonous, and when mixed with honey, it looks mild but is actually murderous.

Where did Concubine Jing get this uncommon poison?

As expected of a legitimate daughter of a founding marquisate, even though her property was confiscated and her title was taken away, she still had a profound background.

"Wangshu, is there any antidote to this poison?" Yun Hao looked up at Zhao Wangshu and asked.

Zhao Wangshu walked to Yun Hao's side, his eyes fell on the words, "Snake venom is not easy to cure, and with the addition of acacia beans, death is inevitable. There is no antidote."

Concubine Jing, this seemingly gentle and virtuous concubine in the harem, was able to obtain and use such a cruel poison. The forces and means behind her have to be re-examined.

"Wangshu, do you know where to get this medicine?" Yun Hao asked.

"I heard from Master that the venom of the inch-long white snake is hard to come by, and very few people would deliberately prepare this medicine. After all, arsenic and other things can also kill people. And it is more common and easier to obtain."

Zhao Wangshu changed the subject and said, "But these common poisons can be cured by a skilled poison master, but the Three-inch Soul-breaking Powder cannot be cured by anyone in the world, and the death will be extremely painful."

"Noble Concubine Jing must have hated the Eleventh Prince, otherwise she would not have used such a domineering and unique poison to kill him."

After listening to Zhao Wangshu's analysis, Yun Hao seemed to be thinking about something.

There must be a force hidden behind Concubine Jing that he has not noticed. He must make good arrangements and not let all his efforts go to waste.

"Wangshu, I have to go to the palace again." Yun Hao hugged her and prepared to leave.

"Have dinner at home before going. Concubine Jing has the Three-Inch Soul-Breaking Powder in her hand. It's best not to eat while you are in the palace." Zhao Wangshu grabbed his belt with a hint of worry between his brows.

Yun Hao gently patted the back of Zhao Wangshu's hand and said in a gentle voice: "Don't worry, I will act carefully. Although there are dangers everywhere in the palace, I am not someone who is defenseless."

At this time, Xiao Yunyu came back with some flowers, "Mom, these flowers are for you."

"Thank you Yu'er." Zhao Wangshu took the flowers and touched his head. Now her belly was too big, it was not convenient for her to squat down and kiss him.

Yun Hao squatted down and looked at little Yun Yu at eye level, "Yu'er, Daddy has to go out to do something, you have to listen to mommy at home, understand?"

Little Yunyu blinked his big eyes, nodded as if he understood, patted Yunhao's shoulder gently with his little hand, and said in a baby voice: "Daddy, come back soon, Yu'er will miss you."

"Dad, I'll be back when I'm done." Yun Hao stood up and hugged Zhao Wangshu again. "Take care of yourself and wait for me to come back."

Zhao Wangshu nodded. "The situation in the palace is complicated. The power behind Concubine Jing cannot be underestimated. You must act with caution."

Yun Hao kissed her forehead gently, turned around and strode out of the mansion, his back looking particularly determined in the night.

He first went to the prison and learned that Ling Ze and Yao Bin had interrogated Prince Zuo but failed to get any useful information from him.

As for whether Prince Zuo didn't know or was deliberately concealing the truth, Yun Hao didn't investigate further. He couldn't torture Prince Zuo, which meant that he couldn't get anything out of him. So there was no need to ask, so he just arranged for people to keep an eye on Wu Lang's family.

After a simple dinner in the prison, Yun Hao went to the palace. As night fell, the outline of the palace looked more solemn and mysterious under the moonlight. After entering the palace, Yun Hao found Gao Quan and asked the people in Yongxiang Palace to find the medicine bottle and the evidence of Concubine Jing's poisoning.

"Also, after the eleventh prince left the Yangxin Palace today, all those who had contact with him must be checked one by one, especially those in the palace of Imperial Concubine Jing. No one can be left out."

"Got it, sir. Don't worry, I'll get someone to check it out right away." Gao Quan bowed in response, turned around and left in a hurry.

Yun Hao waited until he was far away before coming out of the remote palace and heading towards the Yangxin Palace.

Ling Ze and Yao Bin were still in the Yangxin Palace and had not left the palace. When they saw Yun Hao, they hurriedly pulled him aside and said, "The poison to the eleventh prince was most likely given by Concubine Jing. It was just that it happened so suddenly that we haven't found any evidence yet."

"I already know about this. I left the palace to find an antidote, but this poison is called Three-Inch Soul-Breaking Powder, and there is no antidote for it." Yun Hao said solemnly.

Ling Ze and Yao Bin had completely given up hope. Yao Bin said dejectedly, "Are we really going to let Prince Zuo take the throne?"

Yun Hao looked around and whispered, "When I was investigating why Concubine Jing poisoned the eleventh prince, I discovered something."

"What's the matter?" Ling Ze asked.

"She is raising a prince in the cold palace. The prince's biological mother was a foot-washing maid. She was favored by your majesty occasionally and became pregnant. After Imperial Concubine Jing learned about this, she concealed the matter and raised the mother and son in the cold palace. I suspect that Imperial Concubine Jing intended to let this child become emperor." Yun Hao said.

"Hiss" Ling Ze and Yao Bin took a breath of cold air. This situation was beyond their expectations.

However, this also explains why Concubine Jing did not help Prince Zuo and even poisoned the Eleventh Prince.

"I am worried that Concubine Jing will hold him hostage and put us in a passive position. After all, a prince of humble status who suddenly gains the right to inherit the throne is enough to cause changes in the court, and Concubine Jing is very likely to use him as a puppet to manipulate political affairs." Yun Hao said with a worried look on his face.

Ling Ze frowned, "If it is true as you said, we must act as soon as possible. But how can we rescue the prince and protect his safety without alerting Concubine Jing?"

"After I learned about this prince, I ordered people to protect him." Yun Hao's words were half true and half false.

"Well done." Yao Bin patted his shoulder approvingly.

"But now it is Concubine Jing who holds the "Tongshi" and knows his identity. I am wondering how to restore his status as a prince and let him appear in front of people?" Yun Hao asked deliberately.

Ling Ze and Yao Bin thought for a moment, and Ling Ze said, "Noble Concubine Jing has already poisoned the eleventh prince, and Prince Zuo has also been imprisoned. She should push this prince out soon. We just need to wait for her to confirm the prince's identity, then take out the evidence we have collected and instruct her to poison the eleventh prince."

"When the time comes, let His Majesty issue an order to have her buried alive with the emperor," Yao Bin added.

Ling Ze nodded, "This vicious woman deserves to die."

Yun Hao raised his eyebrows slightly, and a deep look flashed in his eyes: "You two adults are right, but we must be more cautious. Imperial Concubine Jing has been operating in the palace for many years and has many followers. If we are not careful, we may alert the enemy and even endanger the safety of the prince."

“Indeed, we must not only ensure the prince’s safety, but also reveal the truth at the right time and make all the evidence irrefutable.” Ling Ze murmured.

"Jingyao, since you have arranged people to secretly protect the prince, then continue. As for the evidence, we must not only collect it, but also dig out the network of forces behind her and catch them all in one fell swoop. Only in this way can we completely eliminate this cancer in the harem." Yao Bin said.

As the three were discussing, the chief eunuch came out of the hall and said, "My three lords, His Majesty has summoned you."