The Rise of a General's Daughter-in-Law Doctor

Chapter 300 Su Lanzhi Disappears

There were quite a few people in the plum garden, but most of them were ladies and young ladies from prominent families. Along the way, the group encountered several familiar young ladies.

As soon as Li Anran and Su Lanzhi entered, they were attracted by the vast expanse of plum blossom trees. The pink and white plum blossoms, undeterred by the cold, created a fairyland-like atmosphere in the white winter. The two of them, like two little butterflies, ran around looking at the trees.

Li Muxia and Wei Shuyue lagged behind. Li Muxia touched a plum blossom with her finger, and the snowflakes on the plum blossom instantly fell onto Li Muxia's finger, melting into water, making Li Muxia's finger appear even more crystal clear.

"Mu Xia, I'm sorry."

Li Muxia turned around and looked at Wei Shuyue when she heard her voice.

Wei Shuyue continued, "I was wrong before. I shouldn't have used your name to deceive Prince Rui. But I had no other choice at the time. Can you forgive me?"

Li Muxia shook her head and said, "It's okay. Everyone makes mistakes. Since you've already realized your mistake, there's nothing to pursue."

Wei Shuyue happily grabbed Li Muxia's hand and said, "Really? Then you've forgiven me. We're still good friends, right?"

Li Muxia nodded.

Wei Shuyue was even happier and said, "Will you still help me get closer to Prince Rui in the future? Don't worry, I will never make you do anything you don't want to do again."

Upon hearing Wei Shuyue's words, Li Muxia frowned slightly. Just as she was about to tell Wei Shuyue about her relationship with Dongfang Jincheng, she heard a commotion in the distance.

"Ah, snakes, help! So many snakes!"

Most of the people who came to see the plum blossoms were women. When they heard about the snake, they were all frightened and ran away. In an instant, the crowd surged and the entire plum garden was in chaos. Li Muxia was also pushed away by the crowd.

Remembering that Li Anran and Su Lanzhi were still inside, Li Muxia quickly went against the flow of people to look for them, fearing that the two might be bitten by snakes.

Hong'er pushed her way through the crowd while calling out Li Muxia's name, but unfortunately, she was still pushed out.

Soon, Li Muxia saw several colorful venomous snakes on the ground. She quickly took out a porcelain bottle from her pocket and sprinkled the powder on the ground as she walked. The snakes were afraid of the powder and dared not approach Li Muxia.

When Li Muxia found Li Anran, she was being forced to retreat step by step by a venomous snake. Li Muxia quickly stepped forward and sprinkled the medicine powder on the snake.

After the venomous snake left, he hugged the frightened Li Anran and comforted her, "It's alright, it's alright now."

Then, holding her shoulders, he asked, "Anran, why are you alone? Where's Lanzhi?"

Li Anran was still somewhat shaken, her voice trembling as she spoke: "Just now, someone suddenly shouted that there was a snake, and then Lanzhi and I were pushed apart. I saw that she seemed to have been squeezed over there."

Li Muxia looked in the direction she was pointing and saw that there were indeed several young ladies fleeing for their lives. She quickly grabbed Li Anran's hand and ran towards that direction.

Unfortunately, despite dealing with several venomous snakes along the way, they couldn't find any trace of Su Lanzhi.

The person in charge of the plum garden arrived quickly and caught all the venomous snakes in the yard. Although no one was bitten, everyone was quite frightened, and the person in charge of the plum garden kept apologizing to everyone.

Everyone knows this was likely done by someone, since where would a snake come from in the dead of winter, unless someone let it in.

Li Muxia didn't care who released the snake; Su Lanzhi still hadn't been found. Somewhat anxious, she approached the person in charge and asked, "Sir, have all the people inside come out?"

The person in charge nodded and said, "Yes, they're all out. I'm really sorry for the fright you ladies caused today."

Li Muxia said anxiously, "Sir, my sister is still inside. She hasn't come out yet. Please send someone in to look for her. I'm worried she might have been bitten by a snake and lost consciousness."

The person in charge became anxious upon hearing this and quickly sent someone inside to look for the person. Li Muxia and Li Anran followed them in, and Wei Shuyue followed with a furrowed brow.

Namibia, who had just arrived, shouted, "Miss Wei, what's going on here? Why is everyone outside?"

Wei Shuyue stopped and looked at Namibia suspiciously. Could it be that they didn't do it?

Namibia had no idea about Ashida's plan; she only knew that Ashida had asked her to come and admire the plum blossoms. She ran into Long Haonan on the way, which delayed her for a while.

While Li Muxia was frantically searching for someone, Ashida was staring in astonishment at Su Lanzhi, who was writhing on the bed.

The two men, looking pleased with themselves, said, "Young master, as you instructed, we gave her an aphrodisiac. Tonight, we're sure you'll have a great time."

Ashida turned to the two of them with an angry expression: "Are you two colorblind?"

To everyone's surprise, the two men lowered their heads shyly upon hearing Ashida's words and said, "How did you know, young master? We brothers are indeed colorblind."

Upon hearing this, Ashida was completely taken aback. The two men noticed Ashida's unease and cautiously said, "Young master, you've got the wrong person. Although we are colorblind, you were indeed pointing to this young lady."

Ashida didn't know what to say, and turned to look at Su Lanzhi, who was writhing on the bed due to the aphrodisiac.

Oh well, this guy is good-looking too. If we've made a mistake, so be it. This one is alright too.

He waved to the two of them and said, "Alright, you can go now. Remember to go far away, or no one can save you if you get caught."

The two nodded hurriedly and went out.

After searching the plum garden for a long time without finding any trace of Su Lanzhi, Li Muxia knew that something must have happened.

Looking at Li Muxia's anxious expression, Wei Shuyue said apologetically, "Muxia, it's all my fault. If I hadn't invited you to the plum garden to admire the plum blossoms, Lanzhi wouldn't have gone missing."

Li Muxia didn't have time to listen to what she had to say and said, "It has nothing to do with you. I brought her here. I'm going to the government office to report this now. I'll take my leave."

After saying that, he pulled Li Anran toward the government office.

Wei Shuyue watched Li Muxia walk away, frowning as she pondered where things had gone wrong and why Su Lanzhi was the one who had disappeared.

When I turned to look for Namibia, she was already gone.

Namibia also guessed that this matter might be related to Ashida, so she hurried back to the embassy. However, she couldn't understand why it was Su Lanzhi who had disappeared.

Li Muxia and Li Anran ran along the road, ignoring their exhaustion and only thinking about finding Su Lanzhi as quickly as possible. Even a second's delay could lead to something they didn't want to think about.

Dongfang Jincheng, Dongfang Jinxuan, and Jun Mochen, who had just left the yamen, saw the two running in the street.

Dongfang Jinxuan: "Are those An Ran and Li Muxia?"

Dongfang Jincheng's pupils contracted slightly; it was her.

Then, gathering his strength, he approached Li Muxia.

Looking at the person in front of her, Li Muxia stopped in her tracks, tears streaming down her face. Ignoring her breath, she quickly said, "Your Highness, quick, save Lanzhi, she's gone."