Chapter 271: Chapter 271: Strange Cold
The Empress listened to these words and appeared shocked, "Are you talking about the Gu poison?"
She almost doubted what she had heard.
Although the Gu poison is not unfamiliar, it has not been heard of or seen for a long time.
As a member of the Royal Family, she had to learn some ancient history and ancient texts from a young age. She naturally knew that Gu worms are unique to the ancient Witch Tribe.
Back in the earliest times, Witch Clan Beastmen could communicate with the Beast God. The Gu worms they cultivated were Medicinal Gu, used to cure diseases, save people, and solve plagues.
But later, for some unknown reason, Gu worms gradually became something terrifying. Some Evil Witch Beastmen could use them to do many things.
For example, killing without a sound, or turning beastmen into puppets, and so on.
Later on, the Witch Clan was annihilated, along with various Witch Secret Techniques and Gu worms also disappearing.
Su Muyao nodded, "Yes."
"Grandmother, you have only been devoured by the Gu worm, consuming the body’s vital functions. As long as the Gu worm is resolved and properly recuperated, your body will be fine."
Su Muyao earnestly spoke these words.
Although the Empress’s expression was momentarily dazed, she would not doubt Su Muyao’s words.
She might doubt anyone, but not her most beloved granddaughter.
"No wonder my body always feels weak, and I am constantly sleepy and dizzy. The Imperial Physician couldn’t find any problems."
"Actually, back then, your grandfather gave me a precious elixir, making me immune to all poisons. These people probably knew that poisoning was useless, so they used the Gu."
"But even if we know how to cure it, I still want to leave this position for you. You are the only one who can hold this position."
She never considered anyone else.
"Grandmother knows I am selfish, making you occupy this position. But Grandmother doesn’t know what else to give you."
She did not know how to be good to her granddaughter; this was the best thing she could give.
"Moreover, it was your grandfather who supported me to sit in this position. For the sake of all the people of the Dongning Beast Kingdom, I can’t just let anyone occupy this position, as that would be irresponsible to the people."
Su Muyao could feel the care her grandmother had for her, and she didn’t want to go against her grandmother’s wishes, "But Grandmother, I still want to enjoy some more free life."
"So Grandmother must take care of her health. With you in this position, I feel protected, able to do what I want."
"Grandmother should invite the Moon Clan people to remove the Gu worm for you as soon as possible."
The Empress sighed and said, "Well, then, I will arrange for someone to invite the Moon Clan people now."
She could not rest assured to leave like this. It was best to eliminate all threats and dangers before handing over this position to her granddaughter, so she can sit firmly without any threats or dangers.
Although the grandmother and granddaughter had just reunited, the kind of closeness in their bones was innate. They spoke intimately and exchanged many words.
Only then did Su Muyao learn that King Chu and the other four were not close to her grandmother; they all had their own factions representing various interests.
The Empress also knew that the Gu poison could only be planted by someone very close, so she needed to investigate many beastmen in the harem.
While the grandmother and granddaughter were speaking intimately, a servant reported at the palace door, "Your Majesty, the Jiang Family Master requests an audience."
The Empress looked at Su Muyao and said, "If you don’t want to meet him, then don’t. Let him come another day."
Su Muyao thought of Jiang Mochuan and Liu Mengyan’s affair, guessing that the Jiang Family Master might have found out.
"It’s fine, Grandmother, you can let him in."
"I can see what he has to say."
After speaking, Su Muyao naturally went to sit below, as it was not yet suitable for others to know her relationship with her grandmother.
...
Soon, the Jiang Family Master entered the palace hall.
He already knew that Su Muyao had been crowned Princess, and knew she was in the palace. He deliberately came here.
The Jiang Family Master knelt down to salute and candidly stated his purpose, "Your Majesty, Your humble servant learned that Her Royal Highness the Princess is in the palace. Your humble servant came specifically to seek an audience with Her Highness."
Su Muyao asked, "I wonder why the Jiang Family Master wishes to see me?"
The Jiang Family Master felt a sense of nostalgia and sighed. In the past, Su Muyao would call him Uncle Jiang; the two families had a great relationship back then.
But it was ruined by Jiang Mochuan.
The Jiang Family Master was heartbroken, but there was nothing he could do. Jiang Mochuan had a good Su Muyao but chose to have affection for that Liu Mengyan.
As the saying goes, flies don’t land on unbroken eggs. In the end, Mo Chuan had a problem, lacking self-control.
"Today, Mo Chuan returned home and suddenly fell unconscious. Only then did I learn some things from his subordinates. It was Mo Chuan’s fault. As a father, I shamelessly apologize to Her Highness..."
The Jiang Family Master briefly explained the situation and sincerely apologized, in a very earnest attitude.
"Mo Chuan was bewitched, as Her Highness said yesterday. But Your humble servant prays for Her Highness to tell us more facts, so we can prepare."
Su Muyao thought of many things and realized that some matters she had to take responsibility for.
"The Jiang Family Master overstated the case. Since you want to know more, I’ll tell you the truth."
"But some things should not be known to Miss Liu, to avoid the beating of the grass and startle the snake."
"Besides, you know that Young Master Jiang has great aversion towards me. Some words I say he is bound not to believe, and instead, he’ll think I’m harming Liu Mengyan."
The Jiang Family Master felt his heart sink. There were indeed things he didn’t know.
But hearing these words from Su Muyao, he turned pale, unable to wish he could beat Jiang Mochuan into a pulp. He seriously and solemnly said, "Rest assured, Your Highness, I know what to do."
Only then did Su Muyao explain, "The current Liu Mengyan is not the real Miss Liu; Miss Liu may have been killed by her. Most of the beastmen in the Liu Family are Cui Niao Beasts, but Liu Mengyan is actually a Spider Beastman.
I investigated Young Master Jiang’s body yesterday, and his body’s meridians are imprisoned by many unique spider silks. Those spider silks can devour Young Master’s power and vitality."
Even though the Jiang Family Master was mentally prepared, he changed dramatically after hearing these words, almost fainting.
Spider Beastman?
That falls within the category of Insect Beastmen.
They are all cold, vicious, ruthless, and cunning beastmen.
In Dongning Beast Kingdom, he had not heard of such beastmen for a long time, nor had he seen them.
Legend has it that these beastmen were long sealed in some place. Unexpectedly, one appeared.
The Jiang Family Master felt sick to his stomach, imagining how dreadful Jiang Mochuan would feel upon knowing this.
...
When Su Muyao left the palace, the northern wind was howling, and the sky began to snow.
Even though Su Muyao possessed superpowers, she still felt the chill.
"It wasn’t this cold when I entered the palace. It’s just past noon, and the sky’s gray, snow falling this heavily, the wind this fierce."
Su Muyao lifted the carriage curtain and saw the snowflakes were very large.
Su Muyao murmured, thinking the weather was quite unusual.
Even the Northern Territory didn’t have such large snowflakes.
Beast Emperor City’s geographic position was southern; even during the snowy season, it shouldn’t be this cold.
Even some places on the ground seemed to be covered with a layer of ice.
The system suddenly spoke, "Host, this is not good. This might be the fabled snow-sealing weather of the Beast World."
"If it keeps snowing like this, with frigid weather, the snowflake falling, sealing thousands of miles, countless beastmen will perish in snow-sealing weather"
"So preparations must be made early."
"This is an effect caused by a series of abnormal changes in the Beast World."