The Rebirth of an Orphan

Zhao Xihua walked to He Ma's side, raised her hand and stabbed the silver needle between her fingers into He Ma's throat. Then she raised her hand, and the silver needle between her fingers, which was originally smooth, had turned black. Exclamations were heard from all around instantly.

"How is this going?"

"Oh my god, it's really poisonous."

……

The coroner who examined the body also had a changed expression, and a look of shame flashed across his face. In the end, they did not examine the body carefully enough.

Zhao Xihua placed the blackened silver needle on a clean porcelain plate next to him, and then said, "Please check the deceased's throat carefully. As for what kind of poison it was and why it broke out, you are famous coroners in Kyoto, so you should know clearly. I will not say more to avoid giving people excuses."

The two blushed slightly when they heard this, and they began to examine the body carefully again. After a long time, one of the coroners called out in a low voice and walked quickly to the anxious Captain Du and said, "Captain Du, the deceased was poisoned to death."

"What?" Captain Du was also startled, and quickly raised his voice and asked, "Have you checked it out? This is no joke. Where is the evidence? What did you find?"

After being reminded by Zhao Xihua, the two coroners still cherished their reputations. This time they investigated more carefully and did not dare to make up stories. They quickly responded, "Captain, the deceased was indeed poisoned to death. The poison comes from the Western Regions and is called Bloodthroat Grass. It is colorless and odorless but highly toxic."

The people around didn't dare to speak. Everyone knew that the third young lady had been practicing martial arts since she was a child, and she also had a master from a foreign race who taught her some strange techniques.

One of the coroners didn't know anything about the Gu family. He just wanted to show off his professional knowledge here and get Gu Lun's attention.

"Commander Gu, I've been to the Western Regions before. This bloodthroat grass comes from a tribe in the Western Regions called the Shatuo tribe. It is extremely poisonous and hidden. It is a common poison used by some martial artists in the Western Regions, but it is still very rare in our Kyoto."

The coroner's voice gradually became lower. He found that something seemed wrong with the situation around him, especially why the face of the head of the Gu Yan family was so ugly?

Gu Yanyu, who was standing aside, finally changed his expression drastically and looked at his father with a panic expression.

Zhao Xihua laughed. She looked at Gu Yayu and deliberately said loudly: "Yayu, if my sister-in-law is not mistaken, your master is from the Western Regions and happens to be from the Shatuo tribe. This..." After hearing this, she just looked at Gu Yan, whose face had turned pale.

The people around are not fools, and the truth about He Ma's death is already clear.

The most the Young Madam's beating on He Ma today caused her to get a few injuries, but she never expected that Third Miss would be so cruel and ruthless. Once she knew He Ma was useless, she killed her and took the opportunity to frame the Young Madam.

It's rare to see someone so cruel and vicious at such a young age. After all, He Ma is her wet nurse. Even the most cruel master can't do such an inhumane thing.

Mrs. Hua, who was standing next to Gu Yan, was also stunned and a little panicked. It was the first time she saw the coldness in Gu Yan's eyes. It was truly heartbreaking. She was startled and looked suddenly at Zhao Xihua.

This is the method used by this woman. She glared at Zhao Xihua fiercely. She would slowly get revenge on this little bitch in the future.

Everyone in Dongyuan looked at Gu Yayu who had a panicked expression. The real murderer was right in front of them, but no one dared to point him out.

"Captain Du," Gu Yan closed his eyes, then suddenly opened them and looked at Captain Du, lowering his voice and saying, "I invited Captain Du to my home so late. Captain Du has worked hard."

"It's not hard, it's not hard, it's my duty."

"Captain Du, please don't bother me with this matter at home. We will continue to investigate and tell Captain Du the results. Captain Du, please go back and have a rest. I will arrange for someone to send you a reward later. It's late at night and you can drink some wine to relieve the cold."

Captain Du was stunned. Was this Gu Yan's intention to drive him away? Could it be that today's murder case was related to the Third Miss? After all, everyone looked at the Third Miss with a strange look in their eyes.

If this is true... Oh my God, how can he be so violent and erratic at such a young age?

Captain Du looked at Gu Lun carefully. The Gu family's affairs were a bit complicated, and he wanted to get out of it now, but he didn't know what this old man meant?

Gu Lun smiled at Captain Du and said, "Captain Du, it's getting late. Please go back. My father has already paid you for your hard work, so I won't give you any more. Bye."

Captain Du felt as if he had been pardoned after hearing this. He hurriedly took the two coroners and left quickly, running away as if he was escaping for his life.

They had just left the East Garden when they heard some noise at the gate of the East Garden. Soon they saw Mr. Gu being supported by his personal guards and coming in.

"Father, it's so late, what are you doing..." Gu Yan was cautious and did not dare to look the old man in the eye.

Old Master Gu looked at his son, then glanced around and shouted angrily, "Go back, do you think this is a stage for a play?"

After the old man spoke, everyone around him quickly retreated, and soon the main hall of the East Garden became empty. Only a few people around old man Gu were left.

"Gu Yan—" Grandpa Gu suddenly picked up the dragon-headed cane in his hand and hit Gu Yan hard on the back. Gu Yan stood still and endured the beating from his father. He knew that his father was disgusted with him for teaching a murderous lunatic.

With a thud, Gu Yanyu knelt down first, then burst into tears: "Grandpa, it's not me, it's not me, they are all talking nonsense, it's really not me..."

Old Master Gu didn't even look at Gu Yanyu, he just stared at Gu Yan and scolded: "Gu Yan, you are sorry for the ancestors of my Gu family! Look at the wife you married, look at the good daughter this woman raised, are you really blind?"

"Father, please don't get so angry that you get sick." Gu Yan said with a sullen face, "From now on, all household affairs will be left to Hua'er to take care of. Lan'er can just rest assured and enjoy her retirement at home."

Mrs. Hua suddenly looked flustered, "Master, no, you can't do this to me, it's not fair." Gu Yan looked at her and there was a hint of pity on his face.

But Mr. Gu glanced at Hua and said coldly, "Didn't you always complain that being the head of the family was too tiring and wanted to go to the countryside to recuperate for a few days? Why are you so energetic now? Since you don't want to stay at home, then go back to the countryside and stay there."

"I..." Madam Hua turned around and begged Gu Yan again: "Master, can I really not stay at home any longer? You all suspect Yayu, and you put all the blame on her just because she has a master from the Western Regions. She is still a child."