Dragon Gate.

Summary

On the third day after an incident at the Qi residence, a woman and her child left Luoyang, while another woman, Qing Zhu, arrived in the city. Su Bai, upon learning of their departure, was confused. Qing Zhu visited him, and he sought her help to identify a poison linked to a blood-stained cloth. She identified it as Withered Heart Grass, which becomes toxic when combined with realgar. Su Bai realized the implications of this poison and discussed the situation with Qin Lian Er, who speculated the mother and child might be heading to the southern border to find someone knowledgeable about poison. Su Bai questioned the logic of sending them alone, suggesting deeper motives at play.

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