northernbook Chapter 218 Counterproductive
Chapter 218 Counterproductive
Su Yu asked, "Are you sure that Third Aunt died of bleeding from all seven orifices?"
Jiang Ziling nodded affirmatively again. Even after so many years, that horrific scene was still as clear as yesterday.
Su Yu's frown gradually relaxed. She explained in a professional tone, "Although poisonous mushrooms have different toxicities, they usually cause damage to organs such as the liver, kidneys, and the nervous system, leading to multiple organ failure, rather than directly causing bleeding from all seven orifices. This symptom is more common in the case of other highly toxic substances."
"So, I speculate that Third Aunt's misfortune may not be caused by mushrooms, but by other more insidious poisons, and those mushrooms are just carefully arranged fogs to confuse people."
"what do you mean……"
Jiang Ziling was so shocked that his lips trembled. He couldn't believe such a turn of events.
"What I mean is that Third Aunt might have been murdered by a villain, and you have innocently become the victim and scapegoat of this conspiracy."
Su Yu's eyes were firm, as if he had seen the dawn of the truth. "Believe me, there are mysteries hidden in it that you have not noticed. You might as well sort out every detail of that memory again. Perhaps, you can find the key clue to solve the mystery."
"Besides, were those fresh mushrooms really tasted by only Auntie San? Did any of you ever pick up your chopsticks?"
There was a hint of confusion in Jiang Ziling's eyes, and his tone revealed disbelief.
"Why did she have to suffer such a disaster? This matter is shrouded in mystery, and the truth behind it is far from being as simple and clear as it seems."
His voice was low and firm, as if he was trying to lift the fog of memory.
Jiang Ziling frowned, trying to search for more fragments in his mind.
At that time, he was still young and did not yet have a keen insight and understanding of many complicated things in the world.
In his memory, there is only a vague picture left - the arrival of the Third Aunt was like a spring breeze, and then he and his eldest brother set out on the trails in the mountains and forests to pick those seemingly harmless wild mushrooms.
Who could have expected that after dinner that night, Third Aunt would be poisoned and her life would gradually die out.
As for the reason why he and his elder brother had never eaten them, it was simply because they were like squirrels in the woods. They had long been accustomed to the gifts of the mountains and forests and had long lost their sense of novelty about these mushrooms. In addition, knowing that Third Aunt particularly liked them, they sincerely hoped that she could enjoy them to her heart's content.
For many years, Jiang Ziling has always felt guilty, always feeling that it was his and his elder brother's momentary negligence that inadvertently led to this tragedy.
"It seems that if I want to solve this mystery, I have to ask my eldest brother in depth. He was a little older than me at that time, so he must have remembered more details."
Jiang Ziling's expression was stern, with deep thought etched in his brows.
If Su Yu's speculation is true, then who was it that hid in this quiet home and killed the Third Aunt?
The Jiang family consists of only a few people.
Since the passing of my grandparents, my uncle's family completely broke off with my family due to some grudges. A high cold wall was built between the two families, and they have been strangers ever since.
As for Changxi and Changle, they were still children at the time and it was impossible for them to plan such a vicious plot.
In this way, apart from himself and his elder brother, only Zhao and Jiang Xunzhong were left.
But Jiang Xunzhong is the third aunt's biological brother, and blood is thicker than water. He would never do such a cruel thing to his only sister.
As a result, all suspicions and speculations naturally focused on Zhao.
Jiang Ziling secretly guessed in his heart that Zhao's behavior was usually sneaky and this was not his first time doing evil.
"As you said, if someone really poisoned me intentionally, then the culprit must be Zhao."
Jiang Ziling clenched his fists and slammed them on the table in anger, making a heavy sound, as if he wanted to vent all the resentment he had accumulated over the years.
Su Yu saw this and hurried to comfort him. Her voice was gentle but firm: "Calm down first. Although she is a serious suspect, it has been a long time since this happened. It is not easy to find evidence. We need to think carefully and don't act rashly to avoid alerting the enemy."
Jiang Ziling took a deep breath and nodded slowly in agreement.
Su Yu’s reminder is not without reason. Any rash action may cause the other party to deploy defenses in advance.
During the conversation, the kettle in the kitchen began to bubble, and the steam spread out, as if indicating that something was about to boil.
"You go back and rest first. I'll come find you after I wash up."
Su Yu said softly, his eyes full of concern.
Jiang Ziling nodded slightly, holding the crutches, and walked slowly towards the bedroom step by step.
He felt mixed emotions and various thoughts intertwined, making it extremely difficult to sleep under the cover of night.
Su Yu's words were like a tide, washing over his mind again and again, making him eager to find his elder brother immediately and ask him about every detail of the dusty past.
However, thinking that his elder brother was currently unable to speak and was still recovering, Jiang Ziling had to forcibly suppress his inner impulse.
He thought that he should wait until his elder brother's health improved, otherwise it would only increase his worries.
The next morning, as soon as the sky turned pale, Su Yu went to visit Aunt Li's house and brought with him several doses of newly prepared medicine.
Aunt Li was seen sleeping with an exceptionally peaceful face. It was obvious that the hallucinations that had troubled her had dissipated.
Su Yu gently pressed Aunt Li's pulse, turned to Uncle Li and explained, "Aunt Li is out of danger, but she is a little weak. I brought the detoxification medicine with me. She needs to continue taking it for three days. During this time, she must eat light and easy-to-digest food."
"Okay, okay, thank you very much."
Uncle Li thanked him repeatedly, his eyes full of gratitude.
His wrinkled face had deep dark circles under his eyes, and he looked exhausted.
Su Yu couldn't help but feel pity in his heart. The old man was also very old, how could he bear to work so hard.
"Why don't you go get some sleep first, and I'll take care of this."
Su Yu suggested with concern.
"No, I'd better do it. That way I can feel at ease."
Uncle Li insisted, even though his steps were a little unsteady, he still stubbornly refused to leave.
Seeing this, Su Yu knew that Uncle Li's body was close to its limit, and if he continued to hold on like this, it would be counterproductive.
"I think you should go and rest. What if Madam gets better but you collapse first?"
Su Yu's persuasion was filled with unquestionable determination.
Uncle Li hesitated a little: "This..."
Catching the subtle change in Uncle Li's attitude, Su Yu hurriedly urged him: "Go quickly, I'm here, just rest for a while."
Su Yu gently pushed Uncle Li towards the next room and watched him enter the house before she felt relieved.
Uncle Li was extremely tired and wanted to take a short nap before getting up to take over Su Yu. However, as soon as his head touched the pillow, sleepiness came over him like a tide. When he woke up again, it was already noon.