novelden Chapter 124 Poisoning
Chapter 124 Poisoning
Once the alpha wolf was shot, the entire pack seemed to lose its soul, plunging into deep chaos and disorder. They no longer obeyed the alpha's commands as before, instead fighting independently, attacking each other, and even killing one another. Their previously tightly-knit fighting style crumbled at this moment, and the pack became a disorganized mess, unable to form any effective fighting force.
Without the alpha wolf to lead them, every wolf in the pack felt an unprecedented sense of confusion and fear. They didn't know how to move forward or how to face the challenges ahead. Some wolves began to flee the area in search of new habitats; others chose to stay and try to rebuild order, but due to the lack of leadership, these efforts often ended in failure.
Meanwhile, other animals noticed the change in the wolf pack. Realizing their alpha wolf was dead, they launched attacks, attempting to take advantage of the situation. The once-mighty wolf pack had become prey in the eyes of other animals—a stark irony.
In this chaos, some weaker wolves will die from hunger, injury, or other causes, and the wolf pack will gradually decrease in number. Those surviving wolves will need a long time to readjust to life without a alpha wolf and find new ways to survive.
Xue Ruanruan had just reached the entrance of the main hall when she heard Yan Xiao's voice coming from inside. Overjoyed, she quickened her pace.
"Ruanruan, you're back." Yan Xiao greeted Xue Ruanruan with a smile.
Murong Xun looked up at Xue Ruanruan, a hint of amazement flashing in his eyes. He had never seen such a beautiful and charming woman before, as if she were a fairy descended from heaven.
"These are fruits I just picked from my space, please try them." Xue Ruanruan placed the bamboo basket on the table and handed some fruit to Murong Xun and Yan Xiao.
Murong Xun took the fruit, took a bite, and immediately found it sweet, refreshing, and delicious.
"It's delicious, thank you, Miss Ruanruan," Murong Xun said.
"You're welcome." Xue Ruanruan smiled. "By the way, you mentioned you were going to Jiangnan earlier, is there something important about it?"
Murong Xun nodded. "The evidence in the Jiangnan flood embezzlement case has been almost collected. I'm going to Jiangnan to bring those corrupt officials to justice."
Xue Ruanruan was filled with admiration, "You are truly a good prince who rid the people of evil."
Murong Xun smiled slightly, "This is my responsibility as a prince."
"Have the kitchen make some chestnut cakes tonight. I saw Xiao Li really enjoyed them yesterday," Xue Ruanruan said with a smile.
"It's still my sister who dotes on Xiao Li. That boy talks about you all the time," Fang Lingruo teased.
Hearing her sister's words, Xue Li blushed instantly and hurriedly ran over to tug at Xue Ruanruan's clothes.
"Sister, I miss you too."
Xue Ruanruan patted Xue Li's head and smiled gently.
"Go play now, I'll call you when it's time to eat."
"Also, inform Xue Yan to prepare in advance. During my absence, the capital will be in his care." Murong Xun knew that this trip would be fraught with danger and that he had to be fully prepared.
"Yes, I will take care of it immediately." Yan Xiao bowed and accepted the order before turning to leave.
Murong Xun gazed out the window, secretly vowing to thoroughly investigate the corruption case in Jiangnan and restore justice to the people.
Murong Xun decided to start his investigation with the Left Prime Minister's residence, secretly sending people to gather evidence of the Left Prime Minister's crimes. Soon, various charges came to light: embezzlement, disregard for human life, forming cliques, and so on—each a capital offense.
Xue Ruanruan's heart skipped a beat, and her face instantly turned pale. Had what she had just done been discovered? She couldn't help but wonder to herself. She secretly glanced into the other person's eyes and found that he was staring intently at her, as if he could see right through her.
She began to feel a sense of panic and unease. She had thought she had done everything perfectly, but now it seemed that wasn't the case. She realized that she might have underestimated the other person's intelligence and insight; perhaps he had already seen through her intentions.
At this moment, Xue Ruanruan's heart pounded faster and faster. She didn't know how to face this situation. What would happen next if the other party really discovered her actions? She began to regret why she had taken such a risky move, and now she was in such an awkward predicament.
However, despite her inner fear and anxiety, Xue Ruanruan tried her best to remain calm. She took a deep breath, attempting to calm herself and consider how to deal with the situation. After all, running away wouldn't solve the problem; she needed to bravely face reality.
However, since he didn't expose it in public and even cooperated with me to put pressure on the Left Prime Minister, does that mean he agreed to my actions?
Xue Ruanruan was in a state of turmoil and had no mind to think about anything else. Only after the Left Prime Minister and the other students' parents had all left did she apologize to the headmaster and the teachers.
The Left Chancellor decided to secretly observe the Regent's movements and wait for the right opportunity to make a move. At the same time, he began to cultivate relationships with ministers who supported him in court to strengthen his own power. The Left Chancellor knew that in this power struggle, only by possessing sufficient strength could he protect himself and his family.
He began to carefully recall his conversation with Madam Wang, trying to find some clues. But the more he pondered it, the more ordinary and unremarkable the words seemed. The Left Prime Minister frowned, lost in deep thought. Was he just imagining things? Or was there some deeper secret hidden within?
Time ticked by, and the Left Prime Minister remained perplexed. He decided to set aside his doubts for the time being and continue observing Madam Wang's every move to see if he could uncover any further clues. After all, in the cutthroat world of officialdom, any detail could be the key to determining the outcome.
The Left Prime Minister was furious, never expecting his beloved daughter to be so disobedient. He angrily pointed at her, declaring that if she continued to entangle herself with the Regent, he would disown her!
Hearing this, the Left Chancellor's daughter felt a pang of pain in her heart. She knew her father had always placed high hopes on her, wishing she would grow into a noble and elegant young lady, marry into a wealthy family, and bring honor to the clan. But her feelings for the Regent were something she could not sever.
The Regent was a handsome and talented man who had known the Left Chancellor's daughter for a long time, and the two shared a deep affection. However, due to the difference in their social status and position, their love faced many obstacles.
The Left Chancellor's daughter knew her father was a stubborn man, and once he made a decision, it was difficult to change it. However, she didn't want to give up on her love, so she decided to face the difficulties with the Regent and try to gain her father's approval.
The elusive healer Ling Xuzi, with his unwavering perseverance and brilliant mind, helped Xue Ruanruan solve mystery after mystery, finally finding the legendary treasure. The treasure contained not only abundant supplies but also a mysterious ancient book. She carefully studied the book and discovered a way to leave the desert. Ultimately, Xue Ruanruan successfully escaped the desert, carrying the precious supplies to the front lines, relieving the Xue family army's urgent crisis. The mysterious old man was none other than the legendary healer Ling Xuzi. He had been watching Xue Ruanruan, testing her courage and wisdom. Ling Xuzi was very satisfied with Xue Ruanruan's performance and decided to take her as his apprentice, teaching her even more advanced medical skills. From then on, Xue Ruanruan followed Ling Xuzi on his travels, healing the sick and saving lives, eventually becoming a renowned physician.
They abused their positions to embezzle disaster relief funds through various means, and even deliberately delayed the distribution of relief supplies, making the lives of disaster victims even more difficult. These acts of corruption severely damaged the credibility of the imperial court and caused the disaster victims to lose faith in it.
The snow wolf galloped across the snow-covered plain, its fur as white as snowflakes, blending seamlessly with the surrounding landscape. Its steps were light yet powerful, each one carrying a resolute determination. Its eyes gleamed brightly, vigilantly observing its surroundings.
The snow wolf is the apex predator of the snowfields; its speed and agility make it a nightmare for other animals. Its teeth are incredibly sharp, capable of easily tearing apart its prey's throat. Its claws are as hard as iron, leaving deep marks on the snow.
The snow wolf galloped across the snowfield, its figure as swift as lightning. Its presence filled the entire snowfield with life and vitality.
Xue Qing's illness showed no improvement, so Xue Ruanruan decided to personally seek out the legendary physician Ling Xuzi to find a way to cure him. She inquired everywhere about Ling Xuzi's whereabouts, and after many hardships, she finally found him in a remote valley.
Touched by Xue Ruanruan's sincerity, Ling Xuzi agreed to accompany her to the capital. Under Ling Xuzi's meticulous care, Xue Qing's condition gradually improved.
However, just as everyone breathed a sigh of relief, a sudden turn of events plunged the Xue family into crisis once again...
The border region is suffering, and a blizzard has struck, leaving the world a vast expanse of white snow and howling winds.
People on the border are struggling in this terrible weather, making their lives even more difficult. Blizzards rage, winds howl, and the cold seeps into every corner.
The soldiers stood firm on the border, their bodies covered by blizzards, but their gazes remained resolute. They knew their duty was to protect the nation's borders, and no matter how harsh the environment, they could not back down.
In border villages, residents faced food shortages and damaged homes. Their houses were destroyed by blizzards, and their crops froze to death. But they did not give up; they rallied together, helping one another to get through this difficult time.
Amid the blizzard, the people on the border demonstrated resilience and courage. They knew that difficulties in life were inevitable, but as long as they united, they would surely overcome them and meet the challenges of the future.
Having just endured a battle with the Turks, Xue's army suffered heavy losses and its morale was severely damaged. The fierce attacks of the Turkic army had put Xue's army in a difficult situation, and the soldiers were exhausted and demoralized.
The lack of medicinal herbs in the army was a serious problem. Herbs play a vital role in warfare, treating wounds and illnesses, relieving pain, and enhancing soldiers' strength and immunity. Therefore, a shortage of herbs would negatively impact the army's combat effectiveness and survivability.
There could be many reasons for the shortage of medicinal herbs in the military. On the one hand, war may damage the growing environment of medicinal herbs, or restrict their collection and transportation. On the other hand, war may increase the demand for medicinal herbs, while the supply may be unable to meet the demand.
To address the shortage of medicinal herbs in the military, we can take the following measures. First, we can strengthen the cultivation and harvesting of medicinal herbs to increase their supply. Second, we can enhance the transportation and storage of medicinal herbs to ensure timely supply. Finally, we can strengthen research and development efforts to find more alternatives and improve their therapeutic effects.
In short, the lack of medicinal herbs in the army is a serious problem that requires us to take effective measures to solve. Only in this way can we guarantee the army's combat effectiveness and survivability.
With food supplies critically low, Xue's army was forced to eat wild grass to stave off hunger. Their rations were dwindling, and the soldiers were starving and demoralized. General Xue was extremely anxious; he knew that if the food problem wasn't resolved quickly, the army would face collapse.
He sent out several teams to search for supplies, but all returned empty-handed. The enemy seemed to have anticipated Xue's army's predicament and set up heavy defenses in the surrounding area, almost cutting off Xue's army's supply lines.
At this critical juncture, General Xue decided to take a risk. He personally led an elite force deep into enemy territory in an attempt to seize their supplies.
After a fierce battle, Xue's army finally succeeded in seizing the enemy's supplies, temporarily alleviating the food crisis.
However, this was only a temporary solution. The enemy would soon discover that their supplies had been seized and intensify their encirclement and suppression of Xue's army.
General Xue knew that to completely solve the food supply problem, he had to find a stable supply route. He began planning a larger-scale operation, hoping to break through the enemy's defenses and establish his own supply line.
In this arduous war, Xue's army faced immense challenges, but they did not give up. They firmly believed that as long as they had sufficient supplies, they could defeat the enemy and defend their country. General Xue decided to send a team of scouts deep behind enemy lines to investigate the enemy's supply depots. A few days later, the scouts reported that they had discovered a large enemy granary located in a strategically important position, surrounded by fortified defenses.
General Xue pondered for a moment, then devised a plan. He selected a group of elite soldiers, disguised them as enemy troops, and infiltrated the villages near the granary. As night fell, this small team quietly sneaked into the granary and engaged in a fierce battle with the defending troops. Under the valiant attack of Xue's army, the defenders gradually succumbed, and the granary was eventually captured.
Xue Ruanruan was unaware that her father and brothers were already starving and skin and bones, while she had more supplies in her spatial storage than she could ever eat.