Concubine Xian and Concubine Zhang came to Guanju Palace for the first time and looked around the courtyard.

The corridors are winding, with lush flowers and trees and verdant green pines.

Concubine Zhang pointed to a row of short, green trees and asked, "Are these the pepper trees the Emperor gave to Concubine Zhaoyi?"

Concubine Xian gently waved her round fan and said, "You are pointing at the agarwood tree."

"After all, the elder sister is knowledgeable and the younger sister is dull. No wonder the elder sister won first place."

Meixiang came out and said, "Her Majesty, please invite the two young ladies into the palace."

He lifted the colorful bead curtain and invited the two into the hall.

The furnishings in the hall are rich and elegant, with cloud-top sandalwood beams and glazed jade disks as lamps.

Looking through the pearl crescent curtain, the innermost part is the inner palace bedroom.

The window lattices are all luxuriously carved, and even the screen windows are made of soft smoke gauze, which is hazy and translucent.

The two of them were puzzled. How could a little widow live one of the most luxurious lives in the palace?

After all, you have to fight for favor to enjoy it.

It would be unreasonable not to fight for this favor.

Concubine Xian and Concubine Zhang bowed respectfully.

"This concubine pays homage to the Empress Zhaoyi. Long live the Empress."

"Sisters, please stand up."

Sheng Xiyan did not get up. She lay on the soft couch, wearing a dress made of Xiangyunsha with a four-happiness and auspicious cloud pattern and several hairpins and jewelry, looking extremely elegant and luxurious.

Concubine Xian’s status was higher than Concubine Zhang’s, and she sat on the soft couch opposite Sheng Xiyan.

Shanhu brought a soft chair and Lady Zhang sat down.

Sheng Xiyan glanced at Concubine Xian. She must be very angry because she had snatched away her chance to sleep with her in bed the day before.

After all, he didn't provoke me, so it would be a bit unfair of me to steal his bed.

Let Hua Xia serve a rich variety of refreshments, just to give you peace of mind.

Concubine Zhang asked, "What kind of incense did Empress Zhaoyi make?"

Sheng Xiyan held the incense spoon in her hand, smiling without saying a word.

This is because I am worried about my elder brother Sheng Jingheng who is taking the imperial examination these days, so I made the top scholar incense.

Noble Lady Xian smelled it and said, "It seems to have the scent of white wood, benzoin?"

One has to admit that she has some knowledge, and these two things are indeed included in it. Sheng Xiyan smiled and nodded.

The two drank fruit tea and tried some snacks.

The three of them chatted for a while and the atmosphere was harmonious.

Half an hour later, Concubine Xian stood up and said, "Then we will not bother Sister Zhaoyi any more. We will take our leave now."

Sheng Xiyan smiled and said, "Have a nice walk, my two sisters."

Concubine Xian and Concubine Zhang walked out of Guanju Palace slowly, fanning themselves.

Sheng Xiyan looked out of the window and saw the magnanimity of Concubine Xian. She was robbed of her bedchamber, but she was not angry or annoyed. She was truly magnanimous.

Smell the prepared Zhuangyuan Jidi incense pills, put them into the incense burner with incense chopsticks, and smell them just after they are lit.

Suddenly, Hua Xia ran in.

"Incredible, my lady!"

Sheng Xiyan fanned the fragrance with her hands and smelled it, "What's wrong?"

"Noble Lady Xian fainted on the road outside Guanju Palace and was carried to Noble Lady Dun in the adjacent side hall."

"ah?"

Sheng Xiyan was so excited that she wanted to see the patient, but she stopped after getting off the couch.

I wonder why Concubine Xian was fine just now and suddenly fainted?

Suddenly became alert.

"You can go and see secretly. The imperial physician should be there to hear what he has heard."

"Yes, my lady."

Hua Xia hurried out.

Sheng Xiyan, a doctor's heart, couldn't sit still, so he decided to go and have a look. What if it was a serious disease that could kill the patient in a moment?

He took Meixiang and quickly went to the side hall.

Just as I reached the door, Dun Guiyuan stopped me.

"You can't go in there!"

"Get out of the way! Don't delay saving people!"

As Sheng Xiyan dragged Dun Guiyuan away, Imperial Physicians Xu and Li arrived with medicine boxes, and then they heard, "The Empress has arrived!"

Dun Guiyuan smirked and said, "You didn't expect that? I informed the Queen right away. You'll be in big trouble this time!"

Queen Duan walked into the gate holding Qingdai's hand.

Several people bowed and greeted each other.

"This concubine pays her respects to Her Majesty the Queen."

"Why did Concubine Xian faint?"

Queen Duan walked straight into the hall.

Dun Guiyuan quickly showed off her achievements.

"Your Majesty, Concubine Xian fainted at the door. I couldn't afford to delay her treatment, so I carried her here and immediately sent for the imperial physician."

"You did a great job."

Dun Guiyuan smiled proudly at Sheng Xiyan behind her.

On the couch, Concubine Xian was unconscious, and Doctor Xu treated her carefully.

"Doctor Xu, how is Concubine Xian?"

Doctor Xu lifted the silk handkerchief on her wrist, and everyone saw that Concubine Xian had many large red rashes on her hands and wrists.

Sheng Xiyan frowned. These symptoms looked like exposure to poison or poisoning?

Empress Duan asked, "How could this be? Did you eat something you shouldn't have?"

Dun Guiyuan asked, "Could it be poisoning?"

Doctor Xu nodded and said:

"It is initially determined that Lady Xian was poisoned. This poison is extremely dangerous. Fortunately, it was discovered early, otherwise she would have been disfigured. I will immediately prescribe an antidote for her."

"Doctor Xu, hurry up and prepare the medicine. Concubine Xian still needs to sleep with me, so there must be no problems."

"Yes, my lady."

Queen Duan glanced at the three concubines behind her.

"Who was with Concubine Xian just now? What happened? Tell me."

Lady Zhang stepped forward and said timidly:

"Just now, Sister Xian and I went to visit Empress Zhaoyi."

Dun Guiyuan pulled her sleeve and said, "Be quiet too, don't let the poison take effect later. Some people are used to poisoning others."

"I'm fine." Lady Zhang said softly.

Queen Duan looked at Sheng Xiyan,

"Chen Zhaoyi, what happened when they went to your palace?"

Sheng Xiyan said, "Your Majesty, the two sisters had some tea and snacks when they left, nothing else."

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