However, since nothing happened at the moment, it is not appropriate for the imperial concubine to pursue the matter further.

It’s just strange. She and Shupin had no grudges against each other, so why would she be retaliated by her after she was sent to the cold palace?

Or is this woman simply a chess piece planted by the queen?

When the imperial concubine was thinking, she heard Yao Guangyue mumbling again.

[Alas, the unfortunate female supporting character has appeared. She's quite pitiful, after releasing the poisonous snake, Xiyan died. Although her mother has fallen out of favor, the emperor will not tolerate such petty activities as poisoning insects in the palace. The emperor has ordered a thorough investigation.]

[In the end, Shupin was found out. Unfortunately, she was deceived by the heroine. The heroine said she would help her brother cure his illness, and the queen took the opportunity to help her and used her as a knife.]

[Later, when the heroine was treating Shupin's brother, she actually experimented on the child and killed him. However, she developed a miraculous medicine and was hailed as a miracle doctor by others.]

[In the end, Concubine Shu died, his mother went insane, his father resigned from his official position and returned home to live a lonely life, and he himself was beheaded! ]

The imperial concubine listened attentively and didn't notice that the two concubines opposite her were already talking dry-mouthed and had nothing to say.

She looked at the imperial concubine with embarrassment, but didn't dare to call anyone. Xiyan stepped forward and changed a cup of tea for the imperial concubine.

"Your Majesty, the tea is cold. Please change it."

Xiyan's voice brought the imperial concubine back to her senses. Seeing the two people opposite her looking terrified, she couldn't help feeling embarrassed.

"I'm sorry to have troubled you two sisters with so much. It's just that I've been often tired and languid since I gave birth, so I was very rude just now. I'll have someone send some small gifts to your palace later, as my apology."

How could they dare to blame the imperial concubine for anything? They thanked her in a hurry and left.

The imperial concubine looked at the sparkling water in the distance and could not help but sneer. She muttered to the people around her, "It seems that my reputation has spread far and wide. The Empress is really struggling."

Yao Guangyue didn't understand what she meant, she just hoped that her mother would stop causing trouble.

She hadn't been a princess for long, but she really didn't want to go to the cold palace.

Strangely enough, in the next few days, His Majesty suddenly became obsessed with alchemy, summoned famous people from all over the world, and collected various herbs.

This made Yao Guangyue confused. When she lay in the emperor's arms again, she couldn't help but look at him.

[He doesn't look old, so why is he suddenly seeking immortality and refining elixirs?]

When Yaoguangyue was puzzled, she was unexpectedly taken to the alchemy room by the emperor.

This method was proposed by the eldest prince some time ago.

"Father, we have collected a large amount of medicinal herbs for the attack, which will inevitably arouse suspicion among the court officials. If we launch an attack without a clear reason, it will be inconvenient for my younger sister to identify the herbs."

The emperor thought about it and felt that what the eldest prince said made sense, and that he had been really working hard on this plague these days.

At this moment, he propped his head up with his hands, his face filled with worry as he said, "I've tried many methods over the past few days, but none of them can stop this plague. We have no idea when the earth's dragon will turn, or where the river will change course."

"If we move the people away ahead of time, where will we put them? And if we happen to encounter an earthquake during the migration, I'm afraid there will be even greater casualties."

"After much thought, I can only continue to look for Artemisia annua. It's just collecting a large number of plant medicinal herbs, which is really a waste of time."

The eldest prince had been thinking about the provocation of his two younger brothers for a long time, and he was very excited at this time.

"Father, I have an idea. Why not summon the people of the world in the name of alchemy and search for all kinds of rare treasures? I'm sure we'll find this Artemisia annua."

The emperor thought this was a great move, and that way, outsiders wouldn't find it strange.

It's just a few words from the censors, which is not a big deal. Maybe I can take this opportunity to deal with a few annoying officials.

Thinking of this, the emperor became even more excited, but after carrying Yao Guangyue to the alchemy room, he heard her wailing.

[This is over. Why is the plot starting to change again? The emperor is actually refining elixirs. This will lead him to encounter a demonic Taoist who will propose using women's breast milk to refine elixirs that can ensure youth and longevity.]

[The emperor's later years were a source of outrage to both humans and gods, and this is where it all started. Why is the plot starting to change again? Hasn't the game been going pretty well these past two days?]

Yao Guangyue's wails almost made the eldest prince kneel down on the ground with weak legs.

The emperor's face turned black, thinking that his eldest son was really incapable of accomplishing anything and was always causing trouble.

Just when the emperor was angry, a young eunuch suddenly walked in and knelt on the ground, and his shrill voice floated into Yao Guangyue's ears.

"Your Majesty, the Prime Minister has recommended a Taoist priest, saying that this Taoist priest can help Your Majesty recuperate."

[Ah! That demon is here, my cheap father, you should lose your temper and kill him! That was a trap set by the Queen for you.]

When the emperor heard this, he couldn't help but sneer and handed Yao Guangyue to the wet nurse beside him.

"Since he was recommended by the Prime Minister, let him come in."

After hearing this, the young eunuch hurried back to get the person. Not long after, an old man with white hair and beard and wearing a blue-white Taoist robe walked in gracefully.

He waved the whisk in his hand slightly, then bowed to the emperor.

"I, the Immortal Guxu, pay my respects to Your Majesty."

The emperor's face showed no emotion, but he had an air of majesty sitting on his high seat.

"Since you are a Taoist from the Immortal Family, there is no need for formalities. I heard that you have a method to help me recuperate. Why not tell me about it?"

After hearing the emperor's words, the Taoist actually chuckled softly, waved his hand twice, raised his head proudly and said: "Recuperation and recuperation are nothing, eternal life is what the Taoists seek!"

Yao Guangyue was screaming and shouting in her heart, but the emperor was already chatting with the Taoist priest.

"Many people throughout history have sought eternal life, but few have been able to achieve it. What makes you so lucky?"

The Taoist knew that the emperor was testing him, so he raised his hand and took out a talisman. With just a slight wave, the talisman caught fire.

Then he took out a small bottle, opened it, and a ball of fire came out from inside, which could actually swing up and down with his hand.

Yao Guangyue couldn't bear to watch it anymore and couldn't help but complain in her heart.

[What are you doing? Using phosphorus to impersonate a will-o'-the-wisp, are you trying to fool my cheap dad?]

As Yao Guangyue finished speaking, the emperor suddenly clapped his hands, looking very happy. He said with a smile, "The Taoist's magical powers are indeed interesting. If so, please stay in this palace today. I will treat you as a guest of honor."

Yao Guangyue suddenly felt like she was struck by lightning. She called out to the system again and again, but the system never responded.

[It's over, my old man! I'm afraid you've been blinded by greed!]