As soon as Fu Xiyu returned, Lingyun brought over the box of poisonous rouge. "Haining has already checked it, and it is indeed poisonous."

"Have you found out who has been in and out of the Shangfu Bureau during this period?"

Baozan stepped forward and replied, "I've already asked around. During this time, only people from Zhilin Palace and Mingde Palace have been there. No one else has been there. Furthermore, a few days ago, someone saw Concubine Xi and Concubine Xia talking for quite a while."

Peirong was furious. "What a Concubine Xia! Your Majesty, you wanted to let her go, but now you've let her get away with it. Your Majesty, you can't be soft-hearted anymore."

Fu Qianyu drummed her fingers on the table, a hint of coldness flashing across her eyes. She then called Xiao Guizi in and said, "I asked you to keep an eye on Cui'er in the greenhouse. Did you get any results?"

Xiao Guizi nodded, "I have been watching her for a long time. She is only responsible for delivering flowers to various places in the palace every day and has no contact with others."

"Okay, go bring her over later."

"yes."

After Xiao Guizi left, Peirong asked, "My Lady, what are you going to do?"

Fu Qianyu picked up the box of poisonous rouge, raised her eyebrows, and said in a cold tone: "Of course, I will give him a taste of his own medicine."

At night, Zhao Yuancheng went to the imperial concubine's palace, and Cui'er also took advantage of the night to enter Huayang Palace.

When she heard what Fu Qianyu had told her, she immediately fell to her knees in fear, "My Queen, if this is discovered, it will be a grave crime that will implicate all nine generations of my clan."

Fu Qianyu held the teacup, slowly blew away the foam on it, and smiled calmly, "If something really happens, I will take the blame for you. What are you afraid of?"

"But, but..." Cui'er knelt on the ground, rubbing her fingers constantly, her face full of hesitation.

"Forget it. Since you don't want to do it, I won't force you. Haining, send her back."

"No, no, no, Madam, I am willing to do it!" Cui'er crawled to Fu Qianyu's feet and begged bitterly, "I don't want to stay in the palace anymore."

Fu Qianyu smiled with satisfaction, motioned Lingyun to help the person up, then turned around and took out a wooden box from the box and handed it to her: "When the matter is completed, it will be the day you leave the palace."

Cui Er took it with trembling hands, "As long as this allows me to leave the palace, I am willing to do anything."

"Okay, now it's up to you."

As soon as he finished speaking, there was a muffled thunder outside, and a breeze blew in through the gaps in the window, bringing with it a hint of gloomy smell.

Not long after Cui'er left, heavy rain rolled down the eaves like pearls from a broken string.

The next morning, when the concubines went to pay their respects to the Empress, they saw that Fu Qianyu's seat was vacant. The Imperial Concubine, who had always been at odds with her, immediately provoked her, saying, "Yi Zhaoyi, relying on her favor, is becoming even more unruly. She even dared to delay such an important matter as paying her respects to the Empress. Empress, according to palace rules, I wonder what kind of punishment Yi Zhaoyi will receive?"

The Queen held her teacup in hand and smiled faintly, "Zhaoyi Yi did not mean to be disrespectful to me, but someone from Huayang Palace came early this morning to report that Zhaoyi Yi was ill."

"Is she sick?" Concubine Xi suppressed her excitement and asked in a fake tone, "Yesterday, I saw Sister Fu was fine. Why did she suddenly fall ill today?"

"Yes, the Imperial Hospital said that Concubine Yi has a rash on her face. I'm afraid she won't be able to go out for a while."

After Zhao Yuancheng left the court, he continued to discuss government affairs with the military minister. It was not until the evening that he had time to visit Fu Qianyu in Huayang Palace.

As soon as I stepped into the main courtyard, I saw Lingyun coming out of the small kitchen with medicine.

"Your servant pays respects to the Emperor. May the Emperor be blessed with good health and happiness."

"Get up." Zhao Yuancheng asked Lingyun as he walked in, "How is your queen?"

"In reply to the Emperor, the Imperial Physician came again this afternoon and said that the Empress's rash is not serious and will heal with proper care for a period of time."

In the bedroom, Fu Qianyu was leaning on the couch reading a book. She didn't like seeing Zhao Yuancheng come in, so she quickly took the silk scarf beside her to cover her face.

"Your Highness, I pay my respects to you."

"I'm not feeling well, so there's no need to be so polite."

Zhao Yuancheng sat down next to Fu Qianyu and wanted to reach out to lift the veil on her face to see how badly she was injured, but Fu Qianyu refused. "Your Majesty, I don't want you to see my damaged face."

"Do we still need to be so distant from each other?"

"Women dress to please themselves. Lady Li, the favorite concubine of Emperor Wu of Han, was deeply favored by him. But before she died, she covered her face with a quilt because she didn't want her haggard appearance to disgust Emperor Wu of Han. I am no exception."

Fu Xiyu insisted so much that Zhao Yuancheng no longer forced her. He just smiled helplessly and said, "Don't worry, I will order the Imperial Hospital to treat you well. I will never let down Ayu's peerless beauty."

At this time, Peirong came up with tea. Fu Qianyu watched Zhao Yuancheng drink it, then she spoke, "Your Majesty, I heard that the eldest princess is not feeling well. Have you gone to see her?"

Although Xia was of humble origin, the eldest princess was Zhao Yuancheng's first child, and he cared very much about his eldest daughter.

Hearing that the princess was not well, Zhao Yuancheng frowned immediately, "What happened to Yan'er?"

"I don't know the details, but I heard from Lingyun that Yu Fuxuan had called in the imperial physician this afternoon. Your Majesty, the princess is young and frail, so why not go and see her?"

Zhao Yuancheng loves his daughter dearly and is indeed a little restless at the moment. Seeing Fu Qianyu being so considerate, he feels very relieved.

"That's fine. I haven't seen Yan'er for quite some time. You should take a good rest. I'll come to see you another day."

"Yes, I respectfully send your Majesty off."

After watching Zhao Yuancheng leave, Fu Qianyu took off her veil, looked at the cup of steaming tea on the table, and winked at Lingyun solemnly.

Lingyun didn't dare to delay and quickly opened the window to pour out the tea.

"My lady, is this okay?"

Fu Qianyu snorted lightly, a hint of sneer on the corner of her lips, "You'll know whether it works or not in a few days."

After that day, Zhao Yuancheng would summon Xia to sleep with him from time to time, and Xia, who was as gentle as a chrysanthemum, became the emperor's new favorite.

At the beginning of June, she was promoted to the position of concubine.

Xia was also in high spirits because of the good news, and she was arrogant wherever she went.

It rains a lot in midsummer, and the sun hasn't been seen for several days in a row, making people feel a little lazy.

On the tenth day, Zhao Yuancheng was attending court as normal, but suddenly he felt dizzy and blood came out of his nose.

Zhu Yu was shocked and hurriedly ordered Xiao Dezi to call the imperial physician.

At the same time, things were not going well for Concubine Xi of Zhilin Palace.

A few days ago, Concubine Xi found some red rashes on her face. The imperial physician examined her and said it was just an allergy, so he prescribed some anti-allergic ointment.

But gradually, Concubine Xi felt that the rash became more and more itchy, and when she woke up today, she found that the rash showed signs of ulceration.

Seeing that the situation was not good, Qiancao quickly sent someone to call the imperial physician.

Because Zhao Yuancheng had a nosebleed, all the imperial physicians from the Imperial Medical Bureau went to the Zichen Palace. The one who came was the new imperial physician named Lin Sizhuo.