"It's impossible for me to make the decision," the Eighth Prince said coldly as he began the interrogation.

"Tell me, how long have you been drugging me?"

Suqin felt a little guilty, her eyes darting around, but she still denied it aloud: "Master, I don't understand what you're saying. What do you mean by drugging? My loyalty to you is as clear as day."

The Eighth Prince sighed, “I want to hear the truth. If what you’re saying isn’t what I want to hear, then you have no reason to exist.”

In ancient times, human life was cheap. Suqin trembled with fear upon hearing this, but she couldn't admit to drugging him; if she did, she wouldn't have a good life either.

"My lord, this servant has never done what I was told."

The Eighth Prince looked at her sarcastically: "You won't admit it, huh? Guards, take her away. I have plenty of ways to make you talk. Oh, right, you have a mother and a younger brother, don't you?"

Suqin was terrified and threatened her with her family members and tortured her.

Then she confessed, but what she confessed was somewhat different from what the Eighth Prince wanted. For example, Suqin herself did not understand the true effect of the secret medicine. She only knew that it was given to him to enhance his pleasure, while she herself took it to help her conceive.

She was unaware of the consequences of men and women having sex after taking the medication.

The Eighth Prince then heard her say that a nanny had given her the medicine, but that nanny had long since died and had no relatives left.

The trail went cold.

The Eighth Prince was furious and punished Suqin.

He didn't want to give up, so he asked someone to keep it a secret and secretly began to seek out renowned doctors, hoping to cure his ailment.

On the other hand, he began to look for the culprit. He first focused his attention on Yinzhen, whom he considered his rival, so he naturally suspected him first. However, no matter how much he investigated, he found no clues.

Just then, Yinzhen returned to the capital.

He had barely returned when a guard came to report: "Master, Eighth Master has been investigating your whereabouts recently."

Yinzhen asked, "Why are you investigating me?"

“That Miss Suqin succeeded. Eighth Master’s health is ruined and he can’t have more children. Since Eighth Master couldn’t find anyone, he started looking here.”

Yinzhen: "Since he wants to know the truth, why not give him some clues? We didn't do it, so we can't take the blame."

The Eighth Prince may seem refined, but he is actually somewhat stubborn. He seems normal now, but who knows what extreme things he might do? He can't take the blame for this.

"Yes, Master."

After giving these instructions, Yinzhen went to have Consort Wuya copy Buddhist scriptures.

The Eighth Prince's investigation into Yinzhen yielded no results, but clues were found elsewhere. Following these clues, the investigation led to the inner palace, and further investigation led to Yanxi Palace.

When the Eighth Prince saw the final result, he clenched his fists. He never expected that it was Consort Hui who was behind it.

He really miscalculated. He defeated the eldest prince, but in the end he was defeated by Consort Hui. He was unwilling to accept this. Now he was doing very well in the court, but unfortunately his health was failing. If people found out about this, all his plans would be in vain.

The Eighth Prince regretted why he had kept Suqin by his side. If he hadn't kept her, the food he ate would never have had any problems, which led to his current awkward situation.

Because he was unwilling to accept his fate, the Eighth Prince was determined not to let go of the culprit who had brought him to this point.

Subsequently, the Eighth Prince made a series of arrangements.

Inside the palace, at Yanxi Palace, the residence of Consort Hui.

"Your Highness, the Eighth Prince's residence has been summoning imperial physicians for the past two days."

Consort Hui couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Good, very good. I have been waiting for this day for a long time."

"Your Majesty, Suqin has already been dealt with by the Eighth Prince."

Consort Hui said, "It was handled well. She was Consort Liang's person. Tell me, what if Consort Liang found out one day that the palace maid she sent had drugged her precious son, making him unable to have any more children? What do you think Consort Liang would do?"

"Your Majesty, Consort Liang and the Eighth Prince share a deep mother-son bond. If Consort Liang were to find out about this, she would certainly not forgive herself."

Consort Liang was already in poor health; no one could say what would happen if she were to grieve too much.

"I'm waiting for them, mother and son, to apologize to my son!"

"Your Majesty is right."

The Eighth Prince wanted to make Consort Hui pay the price, and he acted swiftly.

"Is everything arranged?"

"Reporting to Master, everything has been arranged."

Consort Hui felt something was wrong with her body; she was very weak, but there was nothing wrong with her eating or any other symptoms found.

One evening, she instructed her trusted nanny: "I don't feel well. Nanny, you've been with me since I entered the palace, and now you have no chance to leave. I think it's because of the Eighth Prince. I don't know what he did. If I really leave, remember to tell Consort Liang about the Eighth Prince's affair and make a big fuss about it. Do you understand?"

"This servant has noted it down."

"Okay, go to sleep."

Consort Hui seemed completely indifferent to her own life.

That's true. With her son in such a state, even if she lived, she wouldn't have any hope left.

Within two days, Consort Hui was indeed dying.

Emperor Kangxi still had some affection for Consort Hui, so he had the entire Imperial Medical Academy waiting at Yanxi Palace, and he himself also attended.

Consort Hui looked at Emperor Kangxi and said, "Your Majesty, I cannot stay with you any longer."

Consort Hui was younger than Emperor Kangxi, yet she passed away before him, which made Emperor Kangxi feel uneasy.

Furthermore, although the eldest prince had made a mistake, he was still his first son, and Consort Hui still held a certain place in his heart. Knowing that she was nearing her end, Kangxi was heartbroken.

"I will have the imperial physician come in and examine you."

Consort Hui shook her head: "I know my body is really failing. I am already content that His Majesty was able to come and see me before he passed away."

As she spoke, Consort Hui's tone softened.

Looks like I don't want to talk anymore.

Emperor Kangxi had expected Consort Hui to plead for the eldest prince on her deathbed, but she said nothing, which puzzled him. However, since she didn't say anything, he didn't bring it up either, but he thought to himself that he would make proper arrangements for the eldest prince's affairs in the future.

Consort Hui ultimately understood Emperor Kangxi, and her goal was achieved.

In the end, Consort Hui breathed her last. When the eldest prince outside the palace heard the news, he was in tears. He was filled with hatred!

He didn't even get to see his mother one last time.

The death of Consort Hui was much more lively than that of Consort Wuya, which shows that Emperor Kangxi still valued her.

Consort Hui was buried, but the Eighth Prince still couldn't get over his anger. He was unwilling to accept it! Why did this happen when he was so close to success?

The Eighth Prince felt even more resentful seeing that his neighbor, Yinzhen, had a wife and children.

Just then, Consort Liang in the palace heard about something.

"Impossible, Suqin wouldn't dare to do such a thing."

"Your Majesty, this servant heard the imperial physician say this with my own ears; it cannot be faked."

Consort Liang still didn't believe it: "I don't believe it, I don't believe it."

"How about I inquire some more?"

Consort Liang: "Yes, go and find out quickly."