"You should get some proper rest first. Once you've recovered a little, I have something to ask you." Lin Taichu checked Old Doctor's pulse. It had already stabilized considerably, and the toxins were slowly being expelled.
Two more days passed, and Old Doctor had recovered significantly. He was already able to speak normally. Lin Taichu found an opportunity to send Wang Xiaohu and Amu away, then spoke with Old Doctor alone.
"Old Doctor, the person who poisoned you this time wasn't the City Lord. Someone deliberately copied my methods to frame the City Lord and turn me against him." Lin Taichu got straight to the point.
Old Doctor froze for a moment before understanding. "You mean someone is plotting behind the scenes?"
"Yes." Lin Taichu nodded. "I want to ask you, aside from Prince An and the City Lord, are there any other powerful nobles in the city? Especially those who don't get along with Prince An or the City Lord."
Old Doctor thought for a moment. "There is Marquis Jing'an. He has considerable influence in the city and soldiers under his command. He has always been at odds with Prince An. Moreover, he has long wanted to become the City Lord. He also competed for the position before, but ultimately lost to the current City Lord."
"Marquis Jing'an?" Lin Taichu repeated the name. "I haven't heard much about him before. Does he rarely show himself?"
"He keeps a low profile and rarely goes out. He stays in his own residence most of the time."
"But his influence is no small matter. Many of the city's shops, as well as several estates outside the city, belong to him."
"When the City Lord monopolized the medicinal herb trade, Marquis Jing'an was badly affected as well. The price of medicinal herbs became