Chapter 164 - Chapter 164: Song Cang’s Abnormality
Chapter 164: Song Cang’s Abnormality
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
‘She’s going to kill them just like that? She’s not going to interrogate them further?’
Song Cang frowned, looking at Yu Yunxi with a puzzled expression.
The four men looked frightened at first, but they quickly calmed down. In their opinion, Yu Yunxi was just calling their bluff. After all, she had yet to find out anything from them.
However, in the next moment, a silver needle shot out of Yu Yunxi’s sleeve, piercing one of the men’s temple. He did not even have time to close his eyes before he fell to the ground.
With this, the remaining three men realized that Yu Yunxi was serious.
“County Princess, what do you want to know? We’ll tell you everything, we’ll tell you everything!”
However, another three silver needles shot out, and the men fell down one after another.
Yu Yunxi’s eyes were devoid of warmth as she looked at the four corpses on the ground. It was not that she was cruel, but these people deserved to die. If they succeeded in inciting the commoners, the entire Xinan would be affected, and countless lives would be lost.
“County Princess, if you want to kill them, I can do it. There’s no need for you to dirty your hands,” Song Cang said seriously.
“It’s all the same. It doesn’t matter whose hands are dirty,” Yu Yunxi said nonchalantly. Then, she glanced at him and asked, “Why didn’t you ask me why I didn’t interrogate them?”
Upon hearing this, Song Cang lowered his head and said respectfully, “I believe the County Princess has her own reason for doing things…”
‘He was so shy… When did he learn how to flatter people?’
Yu Yunxi massaged her temples as she explained, “They’re spies from Nanyue. These spies aren’t very loyal or smart. They definitely don’t know any important secrets.”
This was what she had learned after fighting with Nanyue for so many years. Moreover, Nanyue was not one to believe that loyalty could make people keep secrets. To prevent secrets from being leaked, Nanyue would keep secrets from its people.
“Moreover, I’ve already learned what I wanted to know. There’s no need to ask them,” Yu Yunxi said as her eyes glinted coldly.
‘She already learned what she wanted to know?’
Song Cang shifted his eyes from Yu Yunxi to the corpses on the ground. He asked tentatively, “Does it have something to do with the plague?”
“That’s right. Based on Records of the World, all plagues would affect many countries, causing deaths. Moreover, it’s not easy to find the cure for a plague. If Xinan intentionally spread the plague to Xinan, it’d be useless even if they conquered Xinan. Even if they burned everyone, there’d be one or two fish that slipped away from the net…
“So you’re saying that this isn’t really a plague?!” Song Cang exclaimed as his eyes lit up.
“That’s right.”
A hint of admiration could be seen in Yu Yunxi’s eyes when she looked at Song Cang.
“The doctors in the city and I have checked the pulse of many people, but we still can’t confirm that it’s a plague we’re dealing with. For this reason, the situation is hard to control; it’s difficult for us to make decisions without confirmation. Earlier, when I approached those people, they should be very afraid if they thought I might be infected with the plague. However, it was clear that their fear was just an act…” Yu Yunxi said slowly, shaking her head.
“I understand now! They knew it was not a plague so they weren’t afraid when you approached them! They only pretended to be afraid to dispel our doubts,” Song Cang hurriedly said.
Yu Yunxi smiled and nodded. “That’s right.”
Song Cang caught on much quicker than Qian Ji did. It might take Qian Ji and the others a little longer to figure this out.
Song Cang speculated, “Then, it must be some kind of poison… It’s just that somehow, it’s contagious…”
Yu Yunxi frowned. This was also what she thought.
“What kind of poison is infectious and shows symptoms similar to those of a plague?” Yu Yunxi murmured.
“Nanyue wants us to think it’s a plague. However, I don’t think it’s just to make the commoners panic or weaken the soldiers…” Song Cang expressed his doubts.
“Indeed. I’ve checked their pulse. It’s very weak. If their conditions worsen, they might die. As for their motives…” Yu Yunxi said as her eyes flashed with mockery and suspicion, “Plague, fire, anger…’
Realization dawned on her.
“When the people of Xinan die, they’re buried. They’re very resistant to cremation because it would mean they would die without a corpse. If we thought it was a plague and chose to sacrifice the infected by burning them to protect the others…’
“Not only will it cause panic, but it will also bring about resistance and hatred!” Song Cang quickly said, finishing Yu Yunxi’s words.
“This was why they planted their spies among the commoners and kept fanning the fire,” Yu Yunxi said icily. Then, she said with a sigh, “No matter how many years have passed, Nanyue still likes using despicable and shameless methods… If it’s contagious, why aren’t they afraid? I’m afraid they already have the antidote…’
The only way to stop Nanyue’s scheme was to find the antidote as soon as possible.
“Forget it. Let’s not hang their corpses on the city gate to avoid alerting the enemy. I need you to help me find something,” Yu Yunxi said before telling Song Cang what she needed.
As Song Cang listened, his expression changed slightly. The things she wanted were all used to perform an autopsy. Although he was curious, he still looked for those things for her.
When Song Cang returned, Yu Yunxi had already laid out the four corpses and stripped them off their clothes, leaving only their pants on.
“County Princess, what are you doing?” Song Cang asked in shock as he hurried over. If one listened carefully, one would be able to hear that he had spoken through gritted teeth.
“We don’t have much time left. I need to know as soon as possible what poison Nanyue used on the people of Xinan. I once read in Strange Medicine and Guide that coroners and doctors have almost the same skills…’
Yu Yunxi took the things from Song Cang’s hand as she spoke.
Song Cang’s expression was complicated as he looked at her back.
“By the way, prepare a horse for me. I want to take a look at the Sun family after this. Perhaps I can discover something from them. Remember not to tell the Young Master about this for now,” Yu Yunxi said with her back facing him.
Yu Yunxi knew that Shen Hezhi was constantly worried about her. He naturally would not want her to take risks. Although this was not a plague, it was still contagious and dangerous.
“County Princess, what if you fall sick?” Song Cang asked worriedly.
Yu Yunxi replied calmly, “It’s even better if I fall sick. When I asked the commoners, they couldn’t accurately describe how they felt. As a doctor, I’d be able to understand it better if I fell sick.”
“However, they’re really unlucky to have such an imperial family governing the country,” Yu Yunxi said sarcastically. She added, “It’s not just Xinan that’s unlucky, it’s the entire Tianxia. There are two huge misfortunes in Tianxia. One is that the country has such a terrible Emperor, the other is that it has an equally terrible Prince Regent.”
Upon hearing this, Song Cang dropped the things in his hand to the ground..