Chapter 237: Smashed 140! (One more update)_3
Gu Changqing caught it subconsciously.
In fact, based on Gu Changqing’s previous training, he should avoid any object thrown at him. But now, even he didn’t understand what happened.
He curiously gazed at Gu Jiao.
Gu Jiao, however, didn’t speak any further, she just pulled the curtain down and then left in the horse carriage.
The crowd nearby was baffled.
What happened? Did that young lady… give their young master a flower?
Gu Changqing didn’t think she would give him a flower for no reason, he looked at the flower in his hand, frowning in thought.
Gu Changqing remembered something about the Flower Room.
Gu Changqing called over the gardener from his mansion: “Do you recognise this flower?”
The gardener said: “This is a flower from the Flower Room.”
Gu Changqing asked: “What kind of flower is it?”
The gardener shook his head: “This servant doesn’t know.”
Gu Changqing coldly said: “You don’t know the flower you planted yourself?”
The gardener felt awkward, he was not a real gardener, but a servant just watching over the Flower Room. He had worked with the old gardener for a while, and when the old gardener was dismissed, he became the new gardener.
He said, “This flower was not planted by this servant, but by Lady Ling.”
Gu Changqing dismissed the gardener and called his physician over.
The physician usually wouldn’t understand flowers, but if this were not an ordinary flower and instead a medicinal herb, that would be another story.
“Master, this is a Mandala, be careful! It’s poisonous!”
Gu Changqing’s brow creased: “Poisonous?”
The physician replied, “Yes, regardless of white or red, this flower is poisonous. The seeds have the most potent toxicity, followed by the flowers and leaves. It can also be used as medicine as we use it to refine our anesthesia powder.”
“Will I be poisoned by touching it?” Gu Changqing asked.
“That’s not the case. Master, you are strong and healthy. Given that, even consuming it wouldn’t be that bad,” the physician replied, attempting flattery.
What was this physician talking about? Was he suggesting that he should eat poison casually?
The physician continued, “But for a weakened individual, even the scent can cause stimulation, either excitement or depression.”
Gu Changqing further asked, “If a person already has heavy worries, will letting them inhale the fragrance regularly worsen their condition?”
The physician nodded, “Yes, severe cases may experience hallucination, and there are instances of suicide or loss of sanity as well.”
Gu Changqing thought of Yao from the Yao Family, who had almost perished with Gu Chenglin that day.
He pondered, “Is this type of flower common?”
The physician replied, “They are common. They can even be found in the mountains, but unfortunately, most people can’t identify them. They bring them home because they are beautiful and end up getting poisoned.”
That night, Lady Ling returned to the mansion.
As soon as she entered, she saw Gu Changqing’s servant waiting there.
She asked, “What’s the matter?”
The servant replied, “Lady Ling, Master is looking for you.”
Lady Ling paused, then laughed, “All right, I understand.”
Lady Ling went to Gu Changqing’s courtyard.
Gu Changqing was training with his sword in the courtyard. Seeing her arrive, he quickly sheathed it and handed it to the servant.
“Aunt, come sit,” he said.
The two sat down on a stone bench.
Some servants brought tea and snacks.
Gu Changqing said, “These are new pastries freshly baked from our kitchen. I specially saved some for Auntie, please try some.”
After tasting one, Ling Aunt said: “The taste is good.”
Gu Changqing replied, “If Auntie enjoys them, please have more. These flower cakes are all made with fresh flowers from the Flower Room.”
Lady Ling laughed, “What kind of flower has such a good taste?”
“It’s this kind of flower!” The servant, beaming with joy, presented a few Mandala flowers from behind.
Lady Ling’s face immediately turned pale, she spat out the pastry in her mouth instantly!