Stick With The Cold Female lead

Chapter 14

With Feng Ruoqing looking after her, Suyi's journey had been relatively smooth. But when they were still dozens of miles from the capital, she suddenly fell ill. Even after taking the detoxification pills Feng Ruoqing had given her, it didn't work. She was burning up, her face looking like were freeze from cold, her features turning bluish-purple, and her body occasionally convulsing. Every inch of her body ached, leaving her almost paralyzed on the carriage, unable to move.

"Yi'er, my daughter..." The head of the Su family, distressed, wiped away tears in secret, following behind Feng Ruoqing. "Miss Feng, how is my daughter?"

Feng Ruoqing couldn't respond immediately, busy with administering acupuncture to Su Yi, sweat dripping from her forehead.

Ji Qingchi asked someone to wipe her sweat, subtly moving the head of the Su family a bit farther back to avoid disturbing Feng Ruoqing.

If Feng Ruoqing accidentally gave the wrong treatment, Suyi's life would be at risk. What if Feng Ruoqing made a mistake with the needle, endangering Su Yi's life? It would be catastrophe if she were widowed, she would have been sent to labor as punishment, thus her identity will be exposed.

Feng Ruoqing focused on treating Suyi. After some time, Su Yi exclaimed, "Ugh," and coughed up black blood. Then, she slumped weakly into Licorice's arms, breathing faintly.

Seeing this, the head of the Su family's heart sank. Trembling, she asked, "Miss Feng, my child... how is she?"

"Don't worry, Madam Su. Miss Su's life is no longer in danger. I've forced out some of the toxins in her body and sealed the rest with silver needles. For now, Miss Su won't fall ill again in a short time."

Initially relieved that Suyi was out of danger, the head of the Su family became alarmed again upon hearing Feng Ruoqing's words. "Toxins? You mean my daughter was poisoned?"

Suyi had been weak since birth, and her illnesses had worsened over time. The head of the family had thought it was due to her daughter's weak constitution, but now, it turned out she was poisoned?

"Yes," Feng Ruoqing found it strange. That the head of the Su family, Su Yi's mother, was unaware.

Ji Qingchi, watched from the side, also found it strange. Wasn't Suyi the apple of the Su family's eye? How come such a significant matter was unknown to her? Ji Qingchi had assumed she knew from the beginning.

"When did my child get poisoned? Why didn't I know? Could it be..." The head of the Su family muttered to herself, deeply suspicious, carefully considering who could harm her child.

She had watched Suyi grow up and was only absent during the times she went to the capital to celebrate her grandmother's birthdays, leaving her unattended. Even when Suyi was just eight months old, she had been to the capital.

Could it be during these times that someone poisoned Suyi?

The more she thought, the more plausible it seemed. Even though she had some influence in Feng City, there were nobles with greater power. Perhaps she inadvertently offended someone, leading to her poor daughter bearing the consequences.

The head of the Su family harbored intense hatred towards the person who harmed her daughter. However, being away from Feng City now, she couldn't investigate. All she could do was keep this grudge in mind and seek revenge upon her return.

After a moment of contemplation, the head of the Su family calmed her restless thoughts and, with some effort, asked Feng Ruoqing, "So, what kind of poison did my Yi'er have?"

Feng Ruoqing shook her head. "I'm ashamed. My knowledge in this field is limited; I couldn't identify it."

Though Ji Qingchi wasn't an expert, she understood some basics of medicine. She knew that proper treatment followed a thorough diagnosis. If Feng Ruoqing could seal Suyi's poison and force some out, it indicated her understanding of the toxin.