Emperor Wen's eyes widened, a hint of panic in his voice: "Didn't the miracle doctor suppress his condition before? How could he suddenly fall into a coma due to the poison?"

Emperor Wen was filled with worry and uneasiness. He knew very well that if the poison took effect on Prince Xiao, his condition would become very serious, and the current situation caught him off guard.

Emperor Wen's thoughts were a tangled mess. He paced anxiously, muttering to himself, "What should I do? Prince Xiao must not make any mistakes!"

Emperor Wen then quickly summoned the imperial physicians and the palace pharmacists to urgently discuss a treatment plan. Each person's face was filled with solemnity, knowing full well the severity of this outbreak and that they must go all out.

Emperor Wen clenched his fists, his eyes full of hope. He hoped that these imperial doctors could find a way to suppress the poison and let Prince Xiao wake up as soon as possible.

At the same time, Emperor Wen also ordered that Prince Xiao's bedroom be strictly guarded, and no one was allowed to enter without permission to avoid affecting his treatment. He personally sat outside the palace, keeping a close eye on the movements inside, not missing a single detail.

As time passed, Emperor Wen became increasingly anxious. He prayed constantly, hoping that God would bless Prince Xiao with safety.

Li Mingfu sat on the armchair in the Prime Minister's Mansion. After listening to the spy's report, he couldn't help but snort coldly: "He really cares about that woman's son the most!" A trace of ruthlessness and unwillingness flashed in his eyes.

To achieve his goal, Li Mingfu decided to use a secret agent in the imperial kitchen. He was fully aware of the importance and risks of this action, but he had made up his mind.

Poisoning the Crown Prince and the other princes was an extremely dangerous move, and he had to ensure it was foolproof. Therefore, he sought the Crown Prince's opinion beforehand.

The prince's eyes were as dark as ink, filled with gloom. He was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Uncle, can you ensure that this poison will not be discovered by the Imperial Hospital?"

There was a hint of worry and hesitation in the prince's voice.

Li Mingfu lowered his eyes and replied in a low voice, "Don't worry, Prince. This poison is a secret recipe from the Youli Kingdom. It's harmless to the human body and will only cause a person to sleep for a day. After the Imperial Astronomical Observatory reports the matter, they will naturally wake up."

Li Mingfu's tone was firm, and he seemed to have full confidence in the poison.

The prince was silent for a moment, as if he was thinking about something. After a while, he spoke again: "What if the emperor still doesn't allow the queen mother to return to the palace?" There was a hint of helplessness and unwillingness in his voice.

Li Mingfu curled his lips and smiled, "If Xiao Jinghan is poisoned, our Majesty will definitely agree!" His smile revealed a hint of cunning and determination.

The prince's expression grew even darker, and he said coldly, "Don't kill that sickly fellow. If he wants to die, he'll have to wait..." He stopped abruptly, as if he had something to hide. But the threat in his words was unmistakable.

The morning court had arrived, but Emperor Wen had not yet arrived on time as usual. The ministers had already learned of what had happened during the night, and their hearts were filled with worry and confusion, whispering and discussing the matter.

"The crown prince and the princes are all in a coma, and the imperial doctors can't find the cause of their illness. Could it really be related to the gods in heaven?" A minister said worriedly.

These words were like throwing a stone into a lake, stirring up a thousand waves. The ministers were in an uproar, their faces filled with astonishment and uneasiness.

At that moment, the director of the Imperial Observatory hurried into the hall, his face in a panic. His voice was tinged with fear as he shouted, "Eunuch Gao! I have an important matter to report to Your Majesty!"

The ministers' expressions instantly grew solemn. Emperor Wen also walked out with a dark face, his eyes revealing majesty and urgency. He asked, "Ning Yuan! What's the important matter?"

Emperor Wen's voice echoed through the hall like thunder. The Imperial Astronomical Observatory's director, kneeling in fear, replied with a trembling voice, "Your Majesty, last night I observed the celestial phenomena and discovered an anomaly, a seemingly ominous sign. The Crown Prince and the other princes' comas may be related to this."

Emperor Wen's brow furrowed, his uneasiness growing stronger. He stared at the director of the Imperial Observatory and asked sternly, "Do you have any solid evidence?"

The director of the Imperial Astronomical Observatory lowered his head, his voice filled with resignation: "I don't have any solid evidence yet, but the astrological signs are indeed worrying."

Emperor Wen's eyes grew deep and sharp. He glanced at the ministers and said slowly, "This matter concerns the royal bloodline. There can be no negligence. I order you to investigate swiftly and uncover the truth."

The ministers echoed this sentiment, expressing their willingness to assist the Director of the Imperial Observatory in investigating the matter. Emperor Wen's face showed a hint of fatigue, but also a greater sense of determination: "No matter what, we must protect the safety of the Crown Prince and the other princes."

In the tense atmosphere, the ministers offered suggestions one after another, determined to work together to deal with this mysterious crisis and do their best for the safety of the royal family.

At this moment, the director of the Imperial Observatory seemed to be hesitant to speak. Emperor Wen caught a glimpse of his expression and said, "My dear Ning, if you have something to say, just speak up!"

Upon hearing this, the Director of the Imperial Observatory knelt down hastily and said firmly, "I have a plan that may alleviate the current predicament! Your Majesty, please select concubines for the Crown Prince and the other princes in advance to bring good luck and pray for God's blessing on our dynasty!"

Emperor Wen looked at him, a thought flashing in his eyes before he fell into deep thought. After a moment, he slowly said, "Gao Rui, take someone to bring the Queen back to the palace! Such a major event as selecting a concubine must be presided over by the Queen."

"Prime Minister, are you satisfied with this arrangement?" Emperor Wen's eyes were sharp and firm, staring at Prime Minister Li Mingfu like an eagle.

Li Mingfu's heart trembled, and he quickly bowed his head and said, "Your Majesty is wise!" There was a hint of awe in his voice, and he did not dare to be negligent in the slightest.

Minister of War An Qingxuan's face was gloomy, but the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, revealing a subtle hint of sarcasm. He knew full well that the Prime Minister had gone to such great lengths to orchestrate this farce, simply to use it as an opportunity to get the Empress back to the palace and consolidate his own position.

However, Emperor Wen was a suspicious person by nature. Although the prime minister's plan allowed the queen to return to the palace, it also aroused Emperor Wen's displeasure and suspicion.

An Qingxuan sneered inwardly. He took a step forward, bowed, and said loudly, "Your Majesty, I think that since choosing a concubine can bring happiness to the Crown Prince and the other princes, why not let Prince Xiao take this opportunity to celebrate as well? That way, perhaps we can have double happiness."

Emperor Wen pursed his lips slightly, his gaze lingering on An Qingxuan for a moment, and then he said, "What Lord An said is very reasonable!"

Then, Emperor Wen turned to the ministers and said, "My dear ministers, if you have daughters of appropriate age at home, you can all run for the election! Let's adjourn the court!" His words revealed an unquestionable majesty.

As Emperor Wen finished speaking, a brief silence fell in the court. The ministers looked at each other, each with their own thoughts.