Feng Jin knew that Ling Wan would not harm the two children. Even if she wanted to, she would not be foolish enough to put the medicine in the clothes she sent.
"Eldest sister-in-law, what do you mean?"
"Alright, you don't need to worry about this. I'll handle it."
Feng Jin said in a deep voice. She could tolerate other things, but if someone dared to reach for the two children, she would not show any mercy.
"Lu Shi, go and investigate thoroughly. See who has come into contact with these clothes."
"Your subordinate obeys!"
Feng Jin's eyes were filled with a killing intent. She exerted force with her hand, and the doorknob she was gripping snapped into two pieces.
Ling Wan had never seen Feng Jin like this before. Thinking that the two children were harmed due to her negligence and had to suffer at such a young age, her heart felt as if it was being twisted by a knife, causing her immense pain.
"Eldest sister-in-law, I want to go in and see the children, can I?"
"Go in." Feng Jin nodded in agreement.
Ling Wan gently pushed open the door and tiptoed in, afraid of making too much noise and waking the two children.
In the cradles, the two children slept soundly. The red rash on their faces and arms was still very noticeable despite the medicine.
The two little ones occasionally tried to scratch themselves, but Ling Wan stopped them. She gently rocked the cradles and hummed a tune. The little ones seemed to sense a sense of security and immediately quieted down, falling into a deep sleep.
Ling Wan looked at the two children, her guilt growing even more. They were so young and already suffering from such illness. Her hatred for the mastermind behind the poisoning was immense.
How cruel must this person's heart be to not spare even such young children and resort to such a vicious act? If she knew who it was, she would surely give them a good beating to vent her anger.
News of the children's illness quickly spread throughout the estate. Feng Jin immediately ordered the entire estate to be placed under martial law, and no one was allowed to leave.
Upon hearing this, Elder Master Ling was so angry he almost fainted. He rushed over to check on the children.
"How are they? How is my precious grandchild?" Elder Master Ling's anxious expression was evident, and his eyes were bloodshot from worry.
"They are fine, Grandfather. They have already taken their medicine," Feng Jin reported the situation truthfully.
Elder Master Ling's face turned frighteningly grim, "Have you found out what happened? Why did they suddenly break out in a rash!"
"Someone put medicine in the clothes Ling Wan sent to the children, which caused the children to break out in a rash!"
"Nonsense!" Elder Master Ling shouted angrily, smashing all the teacups on the table to the ground. His hand trembled slightly as he pointed at the housekeeper, "Have someone investigate and find out who did this!"
"This old servant will go now." The housekeeper, realizing the seriousness of the matter, quickly withdrew.
Ling Mohan, upon hearing that the children had been poisoned, rushed back from the military camp.
When he arrived, the two children were already asleep, and Feng Jin was guarding them steadfastly.
"You're back?"
Feng Jin heard familiar footsteps and turned to see Ling Mohan.
"What exactly happened? Have you found out who did it?" When Ling Mohan mentioned the matter, his eyes were filled with sharp killing intent.
"We haven't found out yet. I've already asked Lu Shi to investigate who touched the clothes."
Feng Jin was also anxious. It had been so long and there was still no news. The poisoner's mind was meticulous, thinking of poisoning the clothes sent by Ling Wan, knowing she trusted Ling Wan implicitly and would certainly not check them carefully.
However, she did not know that she always washed any new clothes for the children before dressing them.
It was also because she had washed them beforehand that the toxicity was reduced, resulting in only a rash. But because of this, she could not identify the poison used.
"However, I suspect it must be someone from within the estate." Feng Jin thought about it, and to be able to poison the clothes without being detected, it could only be someone from within the estate.
Just as Feng Jin finished speaking, Lu Shi's voice came from outside the door, "Young Madam, your subordinate has found some clues."
Feng Jin and Ling Mohan went out together after calling Cai Qing and Ling Wan to watch over the children.
"Young Madam, your subordinate has interrogated all the maids in the Second Young Lady's courtyard. The clothes have been in the Second Young Lady's room since they entered the courtyard. Besides Cai Yue, the Second Young Lady's personal maid, no one else has touched them. Your subordinate has ordered Cai Yue to be interrogated."
Feng Jin's brows were tightly furrowed, and she asked in a deep voice, "Did you find anything out?"
"Cai Yue insists that she did not administer the poison." Lu Shi was also at a loss. After all, there was no conclusive evidence yet to prove that Cai Yue was responsible. Without an order, he dared not resort to torture.
"Torture her. Regardless of whether she lives or dies, you must make her tell the truth," Ling Mohan said in a deep voice, his eyes filled with icy coldness.
"Yes, Young General!" Lu Shi retreated immediately after receiving permission.
Feng Jin stood there in silence, her mind in disarray. She thought of countless possibilities but could not come up with any clear leads.
"What is it? Have you thought of something?" Ling Mohan's voice was somewhat hoarse.
"No." Feng Jin shook her head. Even if she had an answer, it would only be a guess in her heart and not conclusive.
"Eldest brother, eldest sister-in-law." Ling Wan's voice sounded from behind them.
Feng Jin followed the sound and turned around, "Ling Wan, what is it?"
Ling Wan did not speak, but instead knelt before Feng Jin with a thud.
"What are you doing? Get up quickly."
Feng Jin was startled by her sudden action and quickly stepped forward to help her up.
"Eldest sister-in-law, I am so sorry. It is all because of my negligence that I have harmed the two children. If it is truly Cai Yue who did this, then I have no face to face you both."
Ling Wan was filled with guilt. Her elder brother and sister-in-law treated her so well, yet it was because of her that the two children were harmed. How could she face them with any dignity?
"This matter has not yet been cleared up, and we do not know the truth of what happened. Why must you take all the blame upon yourself? Moreover, if the mastermind wanted to harm the children, we would be powerless to prevent it."
Feng Jin helped Ling Wan up and comforted her, "This matter has nothing to do with you. I know how much you care for the two children, so don't dwell on it."
"Your eldest sister-in-law is right. This is not your fault."
This was the first time Ling Mohan spoke to Ling Wan with such a gentle tone. He had seen Ling Wan's kindness towards the two children during this period.
Ling Wan had taken care of everything meticulously, from the children's clothes, hats, and shoes, not one of which was not made by Ling Wan.
If anyone were to say that Ling Wan wanted to harm the two children, he would never believe it.