Fifteen: Do nothing and gain nothing

  Fifteen: Do nothing and gain nothing

  The prime minister's mansion is very large, with nearly a thousand people in various courtyards and rooms.

  Luotian wanted to find twenty informants for Ji Jingchen from nearly a thousand people, which was no different from searching for a needle in the ocean. Moreover, Luotian had been very anxious in recent days, so this matter made no progress.

  On that day, after the study was trespassed, Gu Jixue also sent someone to conduct a large-scale search and capture operation in the prime minister's mansion, which made Luo Tian tense for several days. Later, this matter came to an end without any reason.

  Luo Tian guessed that Xu was relieved from searching because Gu Ji Xue had found nothing important missing in the study.

  The "treatment" of the old lady is still ongoing, Luo Tian did not mention to the old lady that there was a mechanism in the study. Simply put, he no longer believed in the old lady.

  Sometimes, Luo Tian thought that being a human really requires leaving some room for everything. Fortunately, Luo Tian had not told the old lady his true identity earlier, otherwise he would have been caught by the prime minister long ago.

  The old lady wanted to get the truth out of Luo Tian's mouth about his true purpose for coming to the Prime Minister's mansion, so until now she still maintained an unusually harmonious relationship with Luo Tian. Both sides did not break through each other, and life was actually very calm.

  In addition, the old lady also wanted to ask Luo Tian for one more thing. She wanted to see Gu Hua Jun, but she couldn't leave her courtyard, so she could only ask Luo Tian to bring Gu Hua Jun before her.

  Putting aside the issue of trust, Luo Tian still sympathized with the old lady. Since she wanted to see her own grandson, Luo Tian had no reason not to agree.

  Although he agreed, Luo Tian was distressed that he never had the opportunity to leave the other courtyard, so he never had the chance to see Gu Hua Jun.

  That day, the opportunity finally came.

  Gu Ji Xue's eighth concubine, whom he had married just a month ago, fell ill for no reason, and Luo Tian was invited to diagnose her illness.

  At that moment when he walked out of the other courtyard in a bright and upright manner, Luo Tian was indeed somewhat excited. He must think of every way to stay by the side of the prime minister, which would make it more convenient for him to investigate.

  Arriving at the Eighth Mistress's courtyard, Luo Tian finally understood what luxury was.

  The courtyard is carved with many vivid animals, each animal's eyes are top-grade and priceless emerald jade, and the so-called nests under their feet are woven from golden silk threads.

  This kind of extravagance made even Luo Tian, who was used to seeing gold, silver and jewels, take a deep breath. However, Luo Tian seemed to have suddenly understood why the Eighth Mistress had fallen ill "for no reason".

  Led by the servant to the pavilion where Mrs. Ba was, as soon as Luo Tian stepped in with one foot, he was almost blinded by the gold-plated decorations placed everywhere in the house.

  "Master Kong, you've finally arrived." Gu Jixue's expression was extremely anxious. "Please, Master Kong, examine and treat my wife."

  Luo Tian said, "Your Excellency is too polite, treating illnesses and saving lives is a doctor's duty."

  After some small talk, Luo Tian came to the bedside of the eighth lady and said to the prime minister, "I have been very presumptuous, please forgive me, Prime Minister."

  Gu Ji Xue's face was gloomy, but he said, "However, please doctor, diagnose and treat, no need to bother with these trivial matters."

  Luo Tian's hand was placed on Ba Furen's wrist, and he began to take her pulse.

  "The face of the eighth wife was as if stained with a layer of ink, her pulse beating erratically fast and slow, she must have been poisoned by the Ink Poison Powder." Luo Tian's hands did not hold an antidote for this poison.

  "What's 'Ink Poison Powder'?" Gu Ji Xue had lived for over 40 years, but this was the first time he'd ever heard of such a poison. He couldn't help but feel suspicious of Luo Tian, who looked young and inexperienced.

  To be honest, Luo Tian had also never met anyone who was poisoned by the Ink Poison Powder in real life before. He knew of the existence of this poison only because he saw it in the books stored in the Luo Family Manor.

  Suddenly, Luo Tian realized he had misspoken. If Gu Ji Xue knew that the knowledge about Mo Du San could only be found in the books of Luo Family Village, then he would be exposed.

  Gu Ji Xue asked, "I have never heard of Mo Du San before. Where did Master Kong learn about it?"

  Luo Tian pretended to be calm and said, "I've heard Shifu mention it before."

  Gu Ji Xue sat in the main seat, with an air of interrogating a prisoner, "May I ask who is the respected teacher of Kong Da Fu?"

  What kind of master is Luo Tian? So for a while, I didn't know how to answer.

  The Prime Minister's piercing gaze swept over Luo Tian, "Doesn't Gong Daifu know who his own master is?"

  Luo Tian's heart was filled with anxiety, but then he heard someone shouting, "Master is in trouble, the mistress has coughed up blood!"

  Gu Ji Xue suddenly remembered the purpose of Luo Tian's visit and immediately changed his attitude, "Please, Doctor Kong, quickly diagnose and treat my wife!"

  Luo Tian glanced at her and said, "It's too late. The toxin has already invaded the Eight Ladies' five organs and six viscera; even an immortal would be powerless to reverse it."

  Seeing Gu Jixue's heartbroken expression, Luo Tian couldn't help but say in his heart: If you hadn't forced me to ask earlier, maybe your wife could have been saved. Unfortunately... those who bring trouble upon themselves cannot be blamed.

  Madam Wang fell ill, and the Prime Minister's two sons would certainly come. So, Luo Tian soon saw Gu Hua Jun.

  Luo Tian said as he walked past Gu Hua Jun's side, "The old madam wants to see you."

  Gu Huajun coldly smiled, "Mind your own business."

  Luò Tiān was stunned, for a moment he didn't know what to do.