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The murderer had secretly concealed the poison known as "Drunken Immortal Dew" within the Ink Tablet through a hidden small hole. When Wen Boyuan was alone in his study, he eagerly took out this beloved ink, and as usual, carefully dripped Qing Shui from the Bamboo Watering Pot onto the Ink Tablet in preparation for grinding. The Qing Shui dissolved the sealed ink powder, seeping into the interior of the Ink Tablet. The highly toxic "Drunken Immortal Dew" reacted with water, dissolving into the Qing Shui and subsequently into the ink.
The sweet fragrance emitted by the dissolving "Drunken Immortal Dew" was likely masked by the rich Mo Xiang of the Ink Tablet itself, or perhaps Wen Boyuan was too engrossed in his excitement over admiring the ink to notice. As he began to grind, the poisonous ink was released, and the toxins evaporated into the air along with the Mo Xiang and moisture, unknowingly inhaled by him. Furthermore, when he dipped his brush into this toxic ink and focused on writing what he believed to be a "Jue Bi," the poison could have been accelerated into his system when he unconsciously licked the brush tip to adjust its point or when his fingers accidentally touched his mouth or nose after getting ink on them. Ultimately, he succumbed to the poison.
That letter, which appeared to be both a farewell and an accusation, was likely written by Wen Boyuan in a state of extreme pain and despair as he realized he had been poisoned, using up his last bit of strength to write it down! "Ink Dragon Soaring" naturally referred to this deadly ink. "Heart Lotus Weeping Dew," could it truly be, as Uncle Zhong suggested, pointing towards Lady Lian Liu Xinlian? "Lonely Shadow Hard to Retain," perhaps expressed his lament over his life slipping away. The unfinished character for "loyalty," what did it signify? Was it aimed at the devoted old steward Uncle Zhong, or did it have another meaning? Or perhaps he never intended to write that character at all but simply ran out of strength?
Now, the most critical question was: who had the opportunity to access this ink and possessed such skill and cunning to carry out this poisoning and disguise? Who could obtain that rare Western poison "Drunken Immortal Dew"?
Lady Lian? As his wife, she naturally had access to her husband's collection, but did she have sufficient motive? Was it for rumored infidelity? Or to inherit a vast fortune ahead of time? She appeared weak; could she truly harbor such a vicious heart and meticulous plan?
Wen Shaoqing? He hated his father and desperately needed money to repay gambling debts—his motive was strong. However, he had a clear alibi for last night, and given his impulsive nature, it seemed unlikely that he could meticulously plan and execute such a complex poisoning.
Gu Mingyuan? He was the last person seen with the deceased last night and had admired the "Ink Dragon Soaring" alongside him; he had access to the ink. What was his motive? Was it jealousy among scholars? Or was it related to some collectible that Wen Boyuan refused to part with? Alternatively, were there undisclosed financial disputes or private grievances between him and Wen Boyuan?
Uncle Zhong? He was most familiar with the environment of Ink Garden and Wen Boyuan's habits, theoretically having the best opportunity to strike. The character for "loyalty" in the Jue Bi seemed to subtly point towards him. Yet he had served the Wen Family faithfully for over thirty years—what would be his motive for poisoning? Was it to cover up some unspeakable secret?
Shen Mo quickly filtered through each suspect in his mind. Suddenly, he recalled a detail mentioned by Uncle Zhong—the unusual behavior of Lady Lian's personal maid Xiao Cui appearing near the study corridor late at night. Additionally, there was that tiny hole in the window frame and the suspicious puddle of water mixed with ink powder on the floor.
These seemingly scattered clues rapidly interconnected in his mind! A more complete and sinister poisoning process gradually emerged!
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