Su Xian put away the gold medal, looked back at Nalan Yan, with a proud face, and said with a smile: "What are you still waiting for? Hurry up and lead the way."
Nalanyan was so angry that her teeth were chattering and her fingertips were trembling. She glanced at the guards with murderous intent, and finally stepped into the small city gate.
Su Xian and others immediately followed.
After entering the city, looking around, you can see the circular small city at a glance. In addition to the guards stationed on the high female wall, there are many extinguished torches and braziers.
Under the city wall, there is a circular piece of land, about the size of two rooms, with a well in the middle, and a windlass (lu) for drawing water is set above the well.
"It's so empty and the defense is so tight. No wonder even Miss Yang can't get water from the well to test the poison." Zhou Wei turned around and sighed in his heart.
The next task is simple.
Su Xian ordered to fetch water and drink it in public. After drinking it, he complained that the water was not good and not of the best quality, and then he rushed to the next well.
Su Xian's decision to drink the well water himself was the result of careful consideration.
For one thing, they are all poisoned anyway, and the poison has no superimposed effect... In fact, Su Xian has been eating and drinking as he should in the past few days.
Secondly, the show must be complete. Since the purpose of this trip is to "find the best quality water source", the best way is to take a sip personally.
The third one is to confuse the mastermind lurking in the dark and prove that Su Xian is indeed looking for the best quality water source, not to investigate the poisoning.
When Su Xian drank the well water, Zhou Wei and Yang Zhilan also worked closely together to secretly use a special silver needle to test for poison... No surprise, the well No. A had been poisoned.
The guys in the imperial kitchen were not idle either. According to Su Xian's instructions, they filled a water bottle with a ladle, saying they wanted to take it back for comparison and choose the best...
For the next whole day, Su Xian visited all the wells in the imperial city.
He drank from every well himself.
Yang Zhilan and Zhou Wei used silver needles to test the poison in the water from each well.
Worryingly, all the wells have been poisoned!
No one is spared!
This is really bad news.
But as the saying goes, if God closes the door, there will definitely be a window left.
After a whole day of hard work, Su Xian discovered that not all of the eighteen wells were like Grade A wells and were guarded by a small town.
There are two wells among them. The defense is not that strict. It may be difficult for ordinary people to approach, but it is not difficult for Yang Zhilan...
The search for high-quality water sources finally came to an end. In line with the concept of putting on a show, Su Xian spent another half an hour picking out one of the eighteen wells.
Half an hour later.
Night falls.
The lanterns are on.
Su Xian has returned to the post house and continues to develop the antidote.
Because it was getting late, Nalanyan did not leave the city, but returned to the princess mansion in the imperial city.
Although this huge imperial city seems quiet, it is secretly quite lively. Eunuchs, maids, guards, etc. are all discussing Su Xian's search for high-quality water sources:
"Isn't that right? Isn't the water in the well the same? Spending a whole day looking for so-called high-quality water sources is just a waste of time!"
"You don't understand. I'm Taiwei Su from Daliang. He already cooks the dishes himself. What's the point of asking for more?"
"You're right, yesterday's work was even more intense. Stoves, pots and pans, as well as ingredients and seasonings, etc. Not to mention the entire Imperial City, even the entire Yacheng's good stuff were collected."
"..."
This matter has spread throughout the imperial city like a tide.
The eunuchs and maids all knew about it, not to mention the well-informed people behind the scenes.
Somewhere in the Imperial City.
The candlelight was dim.
In the hazy place, someone said worriedly:
"Then Su Xian has discovered some clues? Otherwise, why are you looking for high-quality water sources for no reason? In my opinion, searching for high-quality water sources is fake, while secret investigation is real!"
Another person said calmly:
"The possibility of a secret investigation is unlikely. According to our people's reports, every time Su Xian goes to a well, he will drink it himself. If he suspects that the water is poisonous, he will never do this."
"Having said that, that's Su Xian, the famous Captain Liang. He's not an ordinary person. Many impossible things have happened to him, so we have to guard against him!"
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"Have you forgotten that Su Xian not only has high requirements for water sources, but also has strict requirements for stoves, ingredients, pots and pans? Yesterday, the entire Yacheng was in trouble."
"But……"
"I understand your concerns, but if you think about it more carefully, our poison is colorless and odorless, and it has just been produced so that no one in the world knows about it. It is impossible for Su Xian to discover it."
"That's true." The man's tone was slightly relaxed, and he added: "Unless the legendary Butterfly Valley miracle doctor Li Qingniu shows up, no one will find out!"
"As for Li Qingniu, the genius doctor of Butterfly Valley, there is still a question mark as to whether he is a real person, haha, so don't worry, Su Xian can't cause any trouble!"
"..."
The other side.
Royal study room.
The lights are bright.
Nalanjie was working hard to review the memorial.
Finally, after finishing the pile of memorials, he rubbed his brows and asked casually: "What did Su Aiqing do today?"
He had just ascended the throne and had to consider many things over and over again. In addition, he was more responsible, so he was often so busy that he couldn't hear what was going on outside the window.
Unless something extraordinary happens.
It was only then, after finishing today's memorial, that he remembered what happened to Su Xian and Nalan Yan, so he asked casually.
The eunuch standing nearby hurriedly told the truth, including Su Xian going out of the city to find Nalan Yan, and searching for high-quality water sources together, etc., everything was detailed.
Nalanjie didn't care about looking for high-quality water sources. Anyway, he believed in Su Xian and Su Xian could do whatever he wanted.
What he wanted to know was whether Su Xian went to Nalan Yan?
After learning that Su Xian had gone to find him, and also went to the Green Flag Army camp to invite him in person, Nalan Jie immediately smiled like an aunt, his mood became lively, and he nodded secretly.
Posthouse.
Su Xian's room.
Su Xian, Zhou Wei, and Yang Zhilan sat around the table.
There are eighteen water bottles piled on the table, and the bottles are filled with well water, and one bottle corresponds to a well.
"All eighteen wells have been poisoned. This is too rampant!"
Zhou Wei fiddled with the medicinal materials in his hand and turned to look at Su Xian: "Brother, what should we do next?"
Su Xian turned to look at Yang Zhilan and said calmly: "For the current plan, we can only follow this clue to investigate. We should be able to follow the clues and locate the mastermind hiding in the dark."
Yang Zhilan stood up immediately: "Don't worry, sir, I'm going to guard those two wells. There are loopholes in the defense there, and I should be able to find clues."
Su Xian shook his head: "No hurry, Zhi Lan, please sit down first."
Yang Zhilan sat down as instructed.
"Most of the eighteen wells are extremely well defended, the terrain is open, and there are soldiers patrolling day and night. Without alerting the snake, even Zhilan cannot poison them."
