Book 3 Princess Jing'an was poisoned

Chapter 102 Book 3 Princess Jing'an was poisoned

The capital woke early to a storm of whispers and rumors, a chaotic undercurrent to its otherwise ordered existence. The news of Li An's poisoning had spread like wildfire, igniting speculation in every corner of the imperial city. Merchants paused their bartering to exchange hushed conjectures; noble families sent discreet inquiries to gather more information. Even in the imperial court, officials murmured behind ornate screens, their words heavy with a mix of shock and morbid curiosity. The once vibrant and radiant Li An, a figure both revered and feared for her sharp wit and unrelenting resolve, now lay at death's door.