allonlinenovel Chapter 2280 The Medicine is Poisonous
Chapter 2280 The Medicine is Poisonous
Qin Zhao's voice was choked with emotion, but more than anything, it was filled with resentment.
"Since I started doing business, I have worked diligently and gradually expanded the three small shops left by my father-in-law into more than a dozen shops today, making me quite wealthy."
But you people, deep down, look down on me, a merchant who 'came into the business later in life,' thinking that I come from humble origins and am unworthy of a high position in the Chamber of Commerce!
Manager Yu frowned and shook his head, saying, "Qin Zhao, we have never looked down on you."
"I was elected president because everyone thinks I'm older, more experienced, and can stabilize the situation, not because of your background."
"Heh." Qin Zhao let out a short and cold laugh. "No? Manager Yu, put your hand on your heart and tell me, if you really approve of me, why have you occupied the position of president for so many years and never been willing to give way?"
You know perfectly well that my abilities far surpass yours!
Yan Ruyu coldly said, "So, you agreed to Miaoqin's request to make you the president of the Chamber of Commerce after she takes control of Youcheng's trade routes, so as to help her completely control Youcheng?"
"How could I be swayed by her?" Qin Zhao suddenly looked up, a sinister glint in his eyes. "I'm just using this as a delaying tactic!"
Once I have her help and completely control the Youcheng trade route, becoming the president of the chamber of commerce, I will naturally find a way to break free from her control.
"By then, it's uncertain who will be in charge of the Youcheng trade route!"
Huo Changhe coldly swept his gaze over Miaoqin, who was lying unconscious on the ground: "You're being too naive."
Mr. Mo's men are all ruthless and cunning. With your limited abilities, you can't possibly outmaneuver them.
"If the princess hadn't been prepared, you would probably be dead by now. How could you possibly control the trade routes?"
Qin Zhao endured the pain and remained silent.
He slumped to the ground, a hint of resentment and rage in his eyes.
Yan Ruyu walked slowly to him and looked down at him: "Qin Zhao, it is true that you colluded with Miaoqin, but there are a few more things that I, the princess, want to ask you."
She paused, her gaze sweeping over the solemn-looking crowd, and slowly asked, "Were you involved in this epidemic in Youcheng?"
"Since you've personally visited the treatment center multiple times, have you secretly tampered with anything?"
Everyone's eyes instantly focused on Qin Zhao again, and they even subconsciously softened their breathing.
Qin Zhao suddenly raised his head, his voice urgent: "No! I didn't!"
He struggled to stand up: "I admit that my cooperation with Miaoqin was to seize the position of president of the Chamber of Commerce and control the Youcheng business route, but I never thought of harming anyone's life!"
Those people have done me no wrong, why would I harm them?
"I personally supervised the delivery of the medicines to the treatment center and visited them many times. I just wanted to win people's hearts and make them think that I care about the people. This would only benefit me when I take power in the future. Why would I be stupid enough to tamper with the medicine?"
"How dare you say that!" A furious shout suddenly rang out from the crowd. Manager Zhao stepped forward quickly, pointed at Qin Zhao's nose, his face flushed with anger. "If it weren't for the fact that the Prince and Princess were prepared, all of us would have been tricked by you and Miaoqin!"
"If you're even willing to harm us, what else wouldn't you do?"
Qin Zhao's gaze instantly turned icy, like a poisoned blade, sweeping directly at Manager Zhao: "Harm you? Because you deserve to die!"
His voice was sharp, filled with years of pent-up resentment: "I, Qin Zhao, have gone through fire and water for the Chamber of Commerce, saved your life, and helped all of you, but what have you done for me?"
They are all ungrateful and only care about their background, looking down on me, a merchant who "came into the business later in life"!
"What right do you have to live in Youcheng and occupy positions in the Chamber of Commerce?"
Manager Zhao's face turned pale. He wanted to retort, but the mad hatred in Qin Zhao's eyes silenced him.
He pointed at Qin Zhao, stammering "you" for a long time without uttering a complete sentence, and finally let out a heavy snort in anger.
Just then, a series of hurried footsteps came from outside the hall. Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw Dr. Cao carrying a packet of medicine and walking in quickly with a serious expression on his face.
"Your Highness, Your Highness!" Doctor Cao walked up to Huo Changhe and Yan Ruyu, handing them a paper package with both hands. "This is a sample of medicinal herbs from the treatment center."
After careful examination, it was found to contain a poisonous herb called "Soul-Severing Grass," which is highly toxic. Even a small amount will worsen the condition, and long-term use can be fatal!
"Soul-Severing Grass?!" Upon hearing this, everyone gasped in shock, their faces filled with horror.
"No wonder some patients in the treatment center keep having relapses. They seem to be getting better, but then their condition worsens again after a few days. It turns out someone poisoned the medicine!"
"This is outrageous! They want all the people of Youcheng to die!"
Huo Changhe's face instantly darkened as he stared at Qin Zhao, his anger barely concealed: "Qin Zhao, what else do you have to say!"
Qin Zhao's pupils suddenly contracted, and all color drained from his face. He struggled to get up from the ground, staggered to the doctor Cao, snatched the paper package, and opened it with trembling hands.
Inside were some dried medicinal herb fragments, among which a few grayish-green grass leaves stood out, resembling the Soul-Severing Grass.
He picked up the few blades of grass, examined them closely, his face filled with disbelief. He shook his head repeatedly, saying, "Impossible! This is impossible! I didn't do it! I absolutely did not mix the Soul-Severing Grass into the medicinal herbs!"
"If it's not you, then who is it?" Manager Li sneered, his tone full of mockery. "This medicine packet even has your Qin Family Pharmacy's name printed on it. Doctor Cao is meticulous and would never make a mistake. Do you think I would wrong you?"
The crowd echoed, their gazes towards Qin Zhao filled with anger and disdain: "Besides you, who else could tamper with the medicinal herbs sent to the treatment center?"
"They acted so righteous before, but I never expected them to be so heartless and cruel, not even sparing the patients!"
"I must have been blind! I thought you were a good person before!"
Qin Zhao completely lost control of his emotions. He threw the paper package on the ground, scattering fragments of the medicinal herbs everywhere. He roared at the crowd, "I told you I didn't do it! Why won't you believe me!"
His gaze swept over the medicinal herbs on the ground, then looked at the crowd, and angrily defended himself: "Even if I, Qin Zhao, wanted to seize power, I wouldn't be so stupid!"
The name of Qin Family Pharmacy is the result of my life's work. How could I possibly poison the herbs in my own brand?
Isn't this blatantly telling everyone that I did it? Am I crazy?
His voice was hoarse, tinged with despair, and his eyes were bloodshot as he stared at Yan Ruyu: "Your Highness, someone must be framing me! They want to pin this on me and ruin my reputation!"
Looking at his expression, Yan Ruyu felt that he didn't seem to be lying.
In particular, what he said made some sense. Their company name was clearly written on the paper package. Wouldn't doing this be an admission of guilt?