“Your Majesty, the Third Prince, the Fourth Prince, and the Fifth Prince have all been in the Emperor’s presence recently, and I cannot easily approach them. It is really difficult to win them over.”

While Yonghu was using his brain to lead Yonghong and Yongkun to hide leisurely in front of the emperor, Donghan turned around and helplessly apologized to the empress.

It was still because I hadn't done a good enough job; I couldn't drag more princes and nobles into the mess and stir up the chaos.

The Empress expressed her deep regret, as she genuinely wanted to involve Yonghu and the other two.

It wasn't that I really wanted the three children to do anything in particular, but I felt that with Yonghu and the other two involved, the eldest prince Yonghuang and the seventh prince Yongrong would be more easily fooled.

Of course, if it really doesn't work, then there's really nothing we can do. We can't just let Dong Han go to the Emperor's front and drag the person out; that would be giving the other side leverage.

Although Yonghu and his two companions went out alone, without any adults with them.

But this doesn't mean the three of them are easy to fool. In fact, because the palace servants who serve them are more vigilant, the Empress needs to be extra careful.

"Since we can't make contact, there's no need to make it happen. With the First Prince and the Seventh Prince here, our plan can continue to be arranged."

In the palace, Consort Shu has not caused any trouble for many years, and I do not wish to really involve the Yikun Palace faction.

"Leave some goodwill in the public eye, so that if Hayihu and the others encounter any difficulties in the future, Consort Shu might be able to help them out of consideration for our past relationship."

Although the probability is very low, after all, Consort Shu is not without her own daughters, so why would she think of helping Ha Yihu and the others?

The Empress shook her head with a hint of helplessness, deciding not to think about it too much for the time being.

Some things lose their meaning if you think about them too much.

The Empress gestured for Donghan to help her up from the bed, then leaned back against the soft pillows, whispering about what they were going to do next.

"This matter concerning Consort Jia cannot be stopped."

When they returned to the palace, Lady Jin was still in the Imperial Household Department, and Consort Jia might be able to be held back for a while longer.

"Ahem, my body is at its last gasp. Before I close my eyes, Consort Jia must die!"

This was her bottom line; she could delay anything else, but not the matter of Consort Jia.

Consort Jia's continued existence was a violation of her own bottom line, and in the final moments of her life, the Empress could no longer tolerate it.

Upon hearing this, Dong Han immediately understood that this was her master's dissatisfaction with the outcome and a warning.

After all, Consort Jia's health was so poor that she was bedridden even before the eastern tour team was officially set off.

The delegation on the eastern tour is now nearly halfway back, and one member is too sick to get out of bed.

Without seeing the person in person, just hearing such a description, it can only be said that the plan has made no progress at all.

"Your Majesty, rest assured, this servant understands," she then urged Wen Yu to hurry up.

Once you're on board, there's no way to jump off halfway. You either grit your teeth and persevere to the end, or you simply die on board. There's no third option.

The Empress nodded and said, "I trust you. Don't let me down."

...

Dong Han did not disappoint the Empress; she began to exert all her pressure on Wen Yu.

Wen Yu's original plan was to slowly erode and damage Consort Jia's body through the ingested medicinal soup.

However, as Consort Jia's condition worsened, she naturally began to suspect that there was something wrong with the herbal soup she was drinking.

So, the medicine that was delivered later, regardless of whether it had any added ingredients, was basically poured by Consort Jia into the potted plants next to her.

Wen Yu was naturally aware of this situation, but in order to avoid arousing suspicion, he continued to act dutifully.

Consort Jia would do whatever Wen Yu asked, even if the medicine was only temporarily placed on the table for Consort Jia to prepare herself, so Wen Yu would never see her drink the medicine.

Unfortunately, that's not possible right now. Donghan, representing the Empress, made it clear that she wanted to hear Consort Jia's 'good news' as soon as possible.

Wen Yu: ...So anxious?

"But Consort Jia has already become suspicious, and I can't find a suitable opportunity to make a move."

After Wen Yu finished speaking in a deep voice, he did not forget to look up and survey his surroundings.

Compared to Wen Yu's caution, Dong Han appeared remarkably calm. "What's there to be afraid of? Everyone here is one of ours now."

"Be bolder. As long as the Emperor doesn't come, who else is going to secretly inform on us?"

Consort Jia was already in that state; if the medicine she drank were any stronger, she might fall into a coma.

At that time, Wen Yu will be able to do whatever he wants, so why would we worry about this or be afraid of that?

This isn't the imperial palace, which is teeming with spies, and Consort Jia doesn't have any of Jin's people keeping watch on her.

Dong Han hinted, or even explicitly told, that Wen Yu could be more ruthless and directly kill someone.

Wen Yu:......

Regardless of what Wen Yu thought in her heart, she definitely felt regret.

If I had known this would happen, I shouldn't have gotten involved with Changchun Palace in the first place.

After all, servants who betray their masters have never had a good ending.

"Go back and get busy. I need to take care of the Empress here. Don't keep her waiting too long."

"Wen Yu, think of your family. The list has been sent back, and it won't be long before you can leave the palace to make a living."

Wen Yu stared intently at Dong Han, a chill creeping into her heart.

This must be a blatant threat.

That's true. Her family was sent out of the palace by the Empress, which also shows that the Empress was capable enough to get rid of her family.

If he disobeyed or failed to complete the task assigned by the Empress… Steadying his somewhat unsettled mind, Wen Yu nodded and said, “I understand.”

Good that you understand. Smart people know what to do. Dong Han silently watched Wen Yu leave, then turned around and returned to the Empress with a smile to tell her the good news.

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