mtl008 Chapter 229: Recuperation
Chapter 229: Recuperation
"I know that the Queen often sends you soup, which is highly suspicious, but what happened to the soup on the way to the Yangxin Palace remains to be investigated."
"Your Majesty, why don't you first listen to what the Queen has to say?"
The Queen Mother persuaded in a rare kind tone.
"Then I will give the Queen a chance to explain herself, for the sake of the Empress Dowager."
The emperor didn't think the queen had any chance of turning the tables, so he followed the queen mother's wishes.
Even if the Queen Mother values the family's honor, she cannot unreasonably protect the Queen in the face of evidence.
"Yixiu, please tell me the truth, what is in the box?" The Queen Mother's eyes were sharp and deep.
"Replying to the Empress Dowager, this box was where Honghui kept his little trinkets when he was alive."
The Queen's voice was filled with nostalgia.
"Every year on Honghui's death anniversary, I would bring back a dose of fever-reducing medicine, grind it into a fine powder, and seal it here."
"Although I have long since gotten over Honghui's passing, I have retained this habit."
The queen's loving eyes fell on the box and she gently wiped away the dust on it.
"I put the small box under the couch, just as if Honghui is always by my side."
"If the Emperor and the Empress Dowager do not believe me, please call the imperial physician to examine me."
The death of his eldest son Honghui has always been a thorn in the emperor's heart. He glanced at the mottled box, then ordered Su Peisheng to summon Zhang Wuwei.
The Imperial Medical Bureau is not far from Jingren Palace, but the emperor still wants to use Zhang Wuwei who lives in Yangxin Palace.
When Honghui died young, he was indeed sad for a while, but then all his attention was attracted by the child in Rouze's belly.
Whenever the emperor thought of Honghui over the years, he could not deny that when he first heard that Honghui was gone, what he thought in his mind was that Rouze's child had become the legitimate eldest son.
Unfortunately, Rouze suffered a difficult childbirth and both mother and child died.
Later, he compensated Yixiu with the title of Fu Jin and even the title of Empress.
What else could she be dissatisfied with!
The emperor's determination to depose the queen grew stronger.
He could not tolerate having such a jealous and vicious queen.
When Yixiu mentioned Honghui, the empress dowager sitting on the other side realized that she was involved in drugging the emperor.
The empress dowager, with her hair full of silver hair, sighed silently. Why was Yixiu so persistent?
The Queen is unreliable, so we need to arrange for other girls in the family to enter the palace as soon as possible.
Yixiu held the box tightly in her arms, trying to draw warmth from it.
Honghui! You must protect my mother!
Zhang Wuwei walked into Jingren Palace with his feet wobbling. He and Su Peisheng nodded and followed his footsteps with heavy steps.
"I am your humble servant..."
"Zhang Wuwei, check the powder in the small box in the Queen's hand."
The emperor, who was getting impatient, interrupted him directly.
The Queen held the small box tightly and refused to let go. Under the strong pressure of the Queen Mother's gaze, Zhang Wuwei bowed and begged.
"Your Majesty, could you please allow me to take some powder from the small box?"
Yixiu nodded slowly and opened the small box under everyone's gaze.
"Doctor Zhang, don't take too much. I have other uses for it."
She looked at Zhang Wuwei as if he was about to scoop out a large spoonful, and gave him a distressed admonition.
After hearing the order, Zhang Wuwei paused and took only a little.
First rub it to identify the taste, and after confirming that it is non-toxic, put a small amount into your mouth.
After tasting it carefully for a while, he put the spoon deep into the bottom of the box and scooped out a small half spoonful of medicine powder.
As soon as Zhang Wuwei took the old medicinal powder into his mouth, the strange taste made his face frown.
"Your Majesty and Empress Dowager, after this humble servant's identification, the powder in the medicine box appears to be ground from herbs used to reduce fever."
"It's just that the powder at the bottom of the medicine box may have been there for a long time and seems to have lost its effectiveness. I don't recommend using it anymore."
Hearing Zhang Wuwei say this, the empress dowager breathed a sigh of relief.
The emperor had no evidence and could not punish the queen based on suspicion alone.
Even if she didn't object, it wouldn't make sense to the previous dynasty or the royal family.
"Zhang Wuwei, search Jingren Palace to see if there's anything dirty that might be harmful to the Queen's recovery."
The Queen Mother was determined to protect the Queen, and this time there was no way she could learn a lesson.
The emperor, suppressing his anger, gave orders loudly.
"Su Peisheng, the old duck soup comes from Jingren Palace. Check all the people who have been involved in it."
"The Emperor's safety is of utmost importance. We should conduct a thorough screening."
The emperor no longer stared at the queen, and the empress dowager was happy to give him this face and let him vent his anger.
Less than half an hour later, Su Peisheng appeared with a plump nanny.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I sent someone to search and found a letter in this maid's box."
"May I ask how to deal with this?"
"Drag him away and beat him to death with a stick. Carry out the execution in the courtyard. Let all the palace dwellers in Jingren Palace come and witness the execution."
It was obvious that this was a scapegoat pushed by the Queen, and the Emperor didn't even bother to read the letter.
"The Queen is not very energetic and needs to recuperate. Since she is unable to handle palace affairs, please have someone else assist her."
"That's fine. There's a traitor in Jingren Palace. It's the Queen's fault for failing to supervise her properly. I will personally educate the Queen."
The Queen Mother sighed silently. In the end, there was a gap between the Emperor and the Queen.
If she passes away one day, it is hard to say whether the position of queen in the family can be kept.
It seems that she wants to leave some protection for the Queen before her death.
"Everything is up to the Empress Dowager."
"Your son is unfilial and has troubled the Empress Dowager to make this trip. Your son will take you back to Shoukang Palace."
The emperor wanted to strike while the iron was hot and take the opportunity to get the empress dowager to open up about the dragon fetus in Concubine Hua's belly.
"Okay, Queen, take a good rest. Come to Shoukang Palace to find me tomorrow."
After the huge group of people left, there were two more guards guarding the Jingren Palace.
Yixiu, supported by Jianqiu, entered the inner room with a pale face.
"Mother, are you okay?"
"I have nothing to do, I just want to be quiet."
The Queen replied calmly.
When Jianqiu turned to leave, she heard a vague voice behind her.
"Remember to eradicate the roots!"
"The servant understands."
Yixiu threw herself onto the bed, then struggled to sit up and pulled the curtains after a moment.
She moved her hand holding the small box, and a gap as wide as a little finger appeared at the bottom of the thick box. Inside was the thunder god vine powder that the emperor had sent people to look for.
"Honghui, don't worry. Mother has only temporarily lost her power in the palace. One day, mother and I will trample everyone under our feet."
Yixiu's voice was filled with determination and hatred.