Fortunately, the people at the Imperial Prison never once touched the contents of the basket.
Xiao Luzi was merely a decoy placed outside; the person truly tasked with delivering the medicine had already sent the decoction into the Imperial Prison well in advance. Once Zhang Chengyan realized this connection, he immediately issued an order: "No matter what, the Imperial Hospital must do everything in its power to save Eunuch Wang!"
Since the mastermind had chosen such a method to silence witnesses, it was clear just how lethal this poison was. Even the slightest skin contact could very likely claim a life. Having served Zhang Chengyan since childhood, Eunuch Wang was the person he trusted most. Over the years, Zhang Chengyan had grown accustomed to Eunuch Wang’s attentive service; in his heart, Eunuch Wang’s position was irreplaceable.
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