Of course, this was the worst-case contingency plan.
"Additionally, inform Charlie and Helen to strengthen the security of Gan Tang and Ayuan. I absolutely will not allow any accidents to occur."
What he could think of, the enemy could certainly also consider. If Gan Yuan prevailed, it was possible for Annie’s faction to act out of desperation. He had to be extra cautious.
"You can count on me,"
Will responded seriously. This was a matter of great importance, and of course, he didn’t dare to relax in the slightest.
The vehicle returned to the Royal Palace. Huangfu Jue stepped out of the car and ascended the stairs. Will watched him leave, then sat back in the car and departed from the Royal Palace, heading to the laboratory to conduct drug identification.
These matters had already been entrusted to Huangfu Jue the previous evening. Today’s visit to the Duke Residence was to retrieve those medicines.
Four hours later, when Huangfu Jue finished his military meeting and came out of the conference room, Will was already waiting for him outside the door.
Huangfu Jue didn’t speak, just led him back to his own office before turning around to look at Will.
"This is the analysis report." Will handed over the report to him. "All the treatment medications are inconsistent with their bottles. Two are pointless vitamin pills, and one is a psychiatric medicine. Its effect is to sedate and calm, but the side effects can cause confusion and drowsiness! I’ve spoken with doctors; if these medications are taken in large doses over a long period, they can induce dementia-like symptoms, similar to what is happening with Duke Locke now."
"It seems that Ayuan’s speculation was indeed correct," Huangfu Jue slammed the report on the desk. "Duke Locke raised her all these years, only to find out that he had been nurturing an ungrateful wolf!"
"Should we arrest her?" Will asked.
"It’s no use. We have no evidence, and she won’t admit to it. It’ll just end up with her playing the pity card," Huangfu Jue lightly tapped his finger on the report. "How long will it take for the side effects of these drugs to subside?"
"I’ve explained Duke Locke’s situation to the doctor. The doctor said that since he hasn’t been on the drugs for long, if we stop the medication now, he could gradually recover in about a week. The first three days might not show significant improvement, but after that, he should gradually start regaining consciousness."
Huangfu Jue nodded slightly and pondered for a moment.
"We’ll visit the Duke Residence again tonight; you’ll be responsible for swapping the Duke’s medicine," Huangfu Jue’s fingers stopped drumming and he flattened his palm onto the desk’s documents. "I also need to personally investigate something!"
If Qian Xueying had only targeted Duke Locke, Huangfu Jue could easily have brought charges against her by revealing the evidence. Yet, what concerned him more now was whether there was a connection between Qian Xueying and the assassination attempt on Gan Tang.
For Huangfu Jue, dealing with Qian Xueying was like crushing an ant. However, the reason behind her actions and whether someone was instructing her from behind... These were not tasks that an ordinary girl could carry out on her own. He had to get to the bottom of this, or it might just result in startling the snake in the grass.
Qian Xueying was in quite a good mood because of Huangfu Jue’s visit.
After a delightful nap, she got out of bed, dressed herself, and the first thing she did was to visit Duke Locke’s bedroom.
On one hand, she was presenting herself as the dutiful daughter and granddaughter; on the other, she was ensuring that his condition remained under her control.
Standing at the bedside with her arms folded, Qian Xueying watched with disgust as the foolish Duke Locke lay on the sickbed.