Looking at the baby sleeping soundly in the cradle, a hint of cruelty flashed in Concubine Su's eyes.

The child is still young and his appearance is still unknown.

But if the child was older, he might be recognized and realized that he was definitely not Yu Wenran's bloodline.

When Concubine Su thought of these things, she became anxious and worried.

After repeated consideration, Concubine Su decided to solve this problem as soon as possible while the child was still young, so as to further put the blame on Gu Yanyue.

In this way, we can kill two birds with one stone.

While thinking this, Concubine Su slightly tightened her fingers and clenched her fists.

Looking at the baby in front of her, Concubine Su narrowed her eyes and whispered softly, "Zhi'er, don't blame me for being cruel. All of this is caused by Gu Yanyue. I will definitely avenge you."

The days are getting colder.

In early autumn of October, the chrysanthemums in the palace bloomed one after another.

According to the practice of previous years, a chrysanthemum banquet will still be held this year.

Fortunately, Gu Yanyue had already gotten used to the rules and regulations of the banquet, and with Qin Ruoruo there, Gu Yanyue had already properly organized the banquet earlier.

Everything was ready. On the day of the banquet, Gu Yanyue brought Qin Ruoruo with her.

When the concubines saw Gu Yanyue coming, they all bowed and saluted, "Your servant greets the Queen."

Perhaps Gu Yanyue’s status is not as high as before, but she is still the honorable queen, a position that ordinary people cannot reach.

But it was Concubine Su who relied on her status and never showed any intention of standing up to salute.

She held the little prince in her arms, her face full of joy, "Zhi'er is so good."

Concubine Su's voice was neither too loud nor too soft, enough for everyone to hear clearly.

Gu Yanyue turned around and looked over, without arguing with her.

At the same time, Gu Yanyue looked at the concubines who were bowing beside her.

That innocent, fair little face had a slight smile on it, and then she said softly, "Sisters, there's no need to be so polite. Just get up."

Then I remembered the chrysanthemum crystal cake I had specially prepared.

Gu Yanyue turned sideways to glance at Liu Mei, then calmly instructed, "Liu Mei, go get the chrysanthemum crystal cakes I prepared and share some with the ladies."

After hearing what Gu Yanyue said, some concubines, represented by Su Guiren, expressed their gratitude.

"Thank you, Queen."

The other concubines, considering Gu Yanyue's status, were reluctant in their hearts, but they still stood up and bowed to express their gratitude.

After everyone fell silent, Concubine Su smiled softly, "Your Majesty, you have taken such good care of me. I really have no way to repay you. I feel so guilty."

Concubine Su deliberately said these words, which made the other concubines look unhappy.

Only Gu Yanyue raised her eyes nonchalantly, "It's just some cakes, nothing special."

Everyone was smiling happily as they admired the flowers and tasted the delicious chrysanthemum crystal cake.

Just at this moment, Concubine Su's expression changed slightly, and she called out anxiously again, "Zhi'er, Zhi'er..."

Hearing this voice, Gu Yanyue frowned slightly.

As the master of the six palaces, she also needs to be in control of the situation.

Gu Yanyue slowly stood up with Liu Mei's support. She wanted to go check on the situation, but unexpectedly, Concubine Su turned around and glared at her fiercely, saying repeatedly, "Empress, you really have a cruel heart. Now you would even poison Zhi'er!"

Is she so cruel?

Before Gu Yanyue could get close, Concubine Su held the child in her arms and looked at her with a vigilant look on her face, "Don't try to harm my child."

When the concubines heard what Concubine Su said about poisoning, they put down their cakes and gathered around to observe the condition of the baby who was still in the cradle.

Qin Ruoruo couldn't help but take two steps forward and said deliberately, "Your Highness, please let me show His Highness the Young Prince."

Fearing that Concubine Su might not trust her, Qin Ruoruo simply made a promise, "I promise you that I will definitely cure the young prince."

Qin Ruoruo made such a promise. If Concubine Su insisted on not letting her treat the little prince, it would inevitably arouse suspicion from others.

With no other choice, Concubine Su had to let go.

Just as Qin Ruoruo was examining the little prince, Yuwen Ran had already heard the news and hurried over.

At the same time, General Su also rushed into the imperial garden of the harem.

Thinking of the little prince's plight, General Su said to Yu Wenran indiscriminately, "Your Majesty, no matter what, attempting to murder the royal heir is a capital crime, and even the Empress cannot escape it."

Hearing this, Yu Wenran frowned, but said nothing more.

At this moment, Qin Ruoruo stood up without hesitation. She changed her usual timidity and instead defended Gu Yanyue with a determined face, "General Su, what are you talking about?"

"You don't know the truth now, but you're trying every way to pin the blame on the Empress. This inevitably makes people suspect that you have ill intentions, or even that you're deliberately targeting the Empress."

General Su had never expected these words.

Not only was General Su surprised by this, but even Gu Yanyue was the same.

After all, no matter what, Qin Ruoruo has always been a gentle person and shouldn't be like this.

Thinking of the little prince's condition, Qin Ruoruo continued, "The little prince was indeed poisoned, but this herb comes from the Jiangnan area. The Empress has stayed in Kyoto for many years. How could she have come into contact with herbs from the Jiangnan area? There is a discrepancy in this matter alone."

Qin Ruoruo vaguely remembered something and said, "On the contrary, it is General Su you——"

"Not long ago, I specially brought some herbs from Jiangnan for Concubine Su."

Whenever something related to herbs is mentioned, Qin Ruoruo always shows her edge.

When Concubine Su heard what Qin Ruoruo said, she was furious. She obviously had not expected that she would be exposed so easily.

So at this moment, Concubine Su spoke without thinking, "Qin Ruoruo, you are just a person despised by everyone in the Qin family. What right do you have to be so self-deprecating and talk nonsense in the palace?"

Previously, Gu Yanyue had indeed been forbearing in everything.

But that doesn't mean Gu Yanyue can allow Concubine Su to mock Qin Ruoruo's family background.

"Noble Concubine Su, we are currently discussing the poisoning of the young prince. There is no need for you to deliberately target Ruoruo just because she spoke a few truths."

Gu Yanyue's voice was cold when she spoke, and her plain face was full of coldness.