Xiao Chengqi's brow furrowed. "What?!"
Ye Chutang stepped forward and took the packet of Sichuan Aconite Powder from the guard.
"Besides Chuanwu, this is also mixed with Dan Shen and ice. Although crudely ground, the amount is significant. It's extremely poisonous—all of these can trigger a cardiac attack."
At this, everyone understood.
"Miss Ye, are you saying that someone used this poison on the late emperor?!" Chen Songshi asked, his expression turning solemn.
Ye Chutang shook her head.
"I was not by the late emperor's side when he passed. This question… would be better answered by the Chu Hospital Director."
Chu Qiyuan sighed.
"I arrived too late; I only saw the late emperor's final moments. It is certain that he passed from a sudden cardiac attack. At first, I too thought it was an accident. But later, while organizing the late emperor's belongings, I discovered some fine residue at the bottom of the last bowl of porridge he consumed."
