The night was late, but far from peaceful.
When Chen Yi returned to Spring Lotus Garden, there was already some clamor outside. Armored Warriors brought several Physicians, fanning out from the central courtyard to the surrounding ones. They checked and questioned everyone one by one, instructing them to boil medicinal herbs.
Actually, there was no need for such trouble. Those infected by the plague poison would fall into a deep slumber within an hour. They would look as though they had been poisoned, their lips and teeth turning dark purple. However, the Xiao Family was a large clan after all. With people constantly coming and going from the estate, it was hard to guarantee that no hidden dangers would slip through the cracks.
