Chapter 1744
1744 Wedding Night 4
She was drugged. It was clear that something had gone terribly wrong, and Gu Chaoyan’s behavior towards the man she liked was not as expected.
“The hidden guards are currently searching for Zhao Yiqiu, and we are bringing Lingyun here. Start wiping Gu Chaoyan with cold water immediately,” Zhou Huaijin instructed, his voice betraying a hint of uncertainty.
Just moments ago, Gu Chaoyan had been in a perfectly fine state, but now her demeanor had drastically changed. Zhou Huaijin was convinced that she must have been drugged, as her distraction and altered behavior were not normal.
Without delay, Lingyun was hurriedly brought into the inner chamber, completely unaware of the situation unfolding before her. She appeared bewildered, observing the room filled with a joyous atmosphere. “It is Elder Miss’ wedding night, not mine. Why am I here?”
“Haha,” Fu Bao chuckled but quickly composed himself. “Sister Lingyun, you are not here for a wedding. You have been called upon to assist in checking on Elder Miss!”
Lingyun, who was not a maid but worked closely with Gu Chaoyan, was older than Fu Bao. With Mr. Head marrying Elder Miss, Fu Bao sought to foster good relationships with those who worked for Gu Chaoyan. Hence, he addressed her respectfully as “Sister Lingyun.”
“What is wrong with Elder Miss?” Lingyun inquired, her concern evident as she laid eyes on the flushed Gu Chaoyan in bed. “She has been poisoned!”
With a discerning gaze, Lingyun quickly recognized the symptoms—it was clear that Gu Chaoyan had been drugged.
Although it was their wedding night, Gu Chaoyan would naturally display affection towards Zhou Huaijin. However, the current state she was in was far from normal. She had been manipulated and poisoned.
Why would someone go to such lengths on a wedding night? It didn’t make sense.
“It’s the Happiness Drug,” Lingyun diagnosed, her fingers feeling Gu Chaoyan’s pulse. “Fortunately, the solution is straightforward since it is your wedding night. You can address the issue directly…”
But as Lingyun spoke, her expression suddenly changed.
Turning to Zhou Huaijin, she shook her head in dismay. “No, it’s more than that.”
“…”
“She looks as if she were drugged by a Happiness Drug, but it is more than that.”
“…”
“I don’t have any immediate solutions,” Lingyun admitted, retrieving a pill and administering it to Gu Chaoyan. “This pill will make her pass out and sleep. She should be fine the next day. But…”
“….”
“But there’s a possibility of unpredictable occurrences. So, Your Majesty, you should refrain from sharing the bed with Elder Miss for the next few days,” Lingyun cautioned in a hushed tone.
Zhou Huaijin cleared his throat, feeling a sense of discomfort settle over him.
“Sword One, remain here and take care of her. Lingyun, come with me,” Zhou Huaijin instructed.
Once they were outside the inner chamber, he inquired cautiously, “How certain are you about this?”
Lingyun shook her head. “I can’t say for certain.”
“And when do you think she was drugged?” Zhou Huaijin pressed on, his concern growing.
“Not sure. It’s a very unusual situation, unlike anything I’ve seen before,” Lingyun admitted, her brows furrowed with concern.
“Do you have any potential solutions?” Zhou Huaijin asked, his voice tinged with urgency.
“People from Piaomiao Pavilion, Snow Territory, or the Cangyan Door might have knowledge about what’s happening to Elder Miss, as they possess expertise in such matters. However, considering Elder Miss’s status as the Phoenix Girl, we must be cautious about involving others and exposing her health condition. Give me some time to ponder this,” Lingyun responded, her tone hesitant.
Zhou Huaijin’s expression darkened, a mixture of frustration and worry crossing his face.
“Very well,” he conceded, turning back toward the inner chamber.
The following morning, Gu Chaoyan failed to wake up early as usual.
Meanwhile, at Liu Mansion…
A guard from the Crown Prince’s Mansion arrived to deliver a message to Liu Qingqing.
“He wishes to see me? Any indication of the topic he wishes to discuss?” Liu Qingqing inquired, curiosity evident in her voice.
“Yes.”