When Xiaozhuang heard Namu Zhong mention Shunzhi, her face changed. She glanced at Kangxi and went up to slap Namu Zhong in the face.

"Didn't you know that the late emperor died in the palace? I watched as his body was packed. Don't I know whether my son is alive or dead?

If he is really alive, why didn't he send me any message for all these years? Am I not worth his attention?

Even if he doesn't miss me, what about Xuanye? He must be thinking about Fuquan and Changning, right? I don't believe he is a heartless person.

"Dayu'er, Dayu'er, you still like to deceive yourself. You clearly know that the late emperor is in Mount Wutai, but you pretend not to know. Aren't you tired?

If he hadn't been there, would you have taken time out every year to go there and pray for the Qing Dynasty? You're only praying for the Qing Dynasty, but it's just to see him.

In my heart, you have never been a good person. You are willing to sell your body for power and status. Why are you pretending?"

Namu Zhong was determined to go all out. From the moment she found out that Mu Sili had drugged her, she knew that it would be too late if she didn't speak out what was in her heart.

The medicine would slowly weaken the body, and there was no other solution except a specially made antidote. She was really curious about how Mu Sili got the medicine.

"Namu Zhong, how dare you frame me? I'm devoted to Emperor Taizong and have never done anything to betray him. You're courting death."

"Seeking death? Ever since the day Boguer died in battle, I have never considered living in vain. You knew he was my only son, yet you allowed the late emperor and Dong E to kill him. In my opinion, you are the one who deserves death the most."

Seeing that Namu Zhong was about to tell about Xiaozhuang's past, Su Malagu immediately threw her to the ground and ordered people to take her away.

"Princess, are you okay? It was my fault for not protecting you properly. I almost got you hurt. Your Royal Concubine is going crazy. Take her away quickly."

"I'm fine, Queen, did you really drug her?"

"My dear Queen, how could I possibly have that ability? Didn't you hear her say that her medicine came from the Chahar tribe? I don't have the ability to get it from her.

In my opinion, it is likely that her people drugged her and replaced the antidote. Otherwise, how can we explain why the antidote is ineffective?"

Mu Sili's expression was somewhat innocent, but Kangxi and Xiaozhuang were not fools. They knew at a glance that it was indeed her who did it.

"Be more careful next time. You've already been discovered by others. You're not rigorous at all."

Kangxi nervously took her hand and checked it up and down. After thinking about it, he felt uneasy, so he asked the imperial physician to check her again.

"You really need to be careful. This isn't something you should do. If something like this happens again, I'll handle it. I'll be the one to handle it, lest you get caught in the act and then I'll have nowhere to go to."

The corners of Mu Sili's mouth twitched. Did they mean to say she was stupid? If she hadn't acted like that on purpose, they wouldn't have been sure if she had done it.

"I understand, Your Majesty, don't worry, I'm fine. I was far away from the noble concubine just now. Even if she wanted to do anything to me, she wouldn't have the chance."

"I can only feel at ease after the imperial physician has examined me."

When the imperial physician told him that she was fine, Kangxi was finally relieved.

"I'm glad you're alright. Everyone else please leave."

"I'll take my leave."

When only Xiaozhuang, Kangxi and Mu Sili were left in the room, Kangxi seriously asked about the doubts in his heart.

"Is the Emperor... okay?"

Kangxi believed what Namu Zhong said. Since she dared to speak so frankly, it proved that Shunzhi was really alive.

And he was in Mount Wutai, because Empress Xiaozhuang did go to Mount Wutai once a year without fail.

The corners of Xiaozhuang's mouth twitched. She wanted to deny it, but then she thought about how difficult it had been for him over the years, so she nodded to indicate that it was true.

"It's not easy for him there, Xuanye. You should be considerate of him and don't bear a grudge against him."

"Holding a grudge? Royal Mam misunderstood. How could I hold a grudge against him? I am only grateful to him. If he had not passed away, I would not have become the new emperor."

Xiaozhuang felt a little bitter. She knew that Kangxi was angry because she saw how difficult his life had been over the years.

"If you want to see him in the future, just go ahead. There's no need to hide. In my eyes, there's no such thing as a royal father anymore."

Xiaozhuang was helpless. They were wrong in this matter and it was right for Kangxi to be angry, but there was no overnight grudge between father and son. Since he didn't want to forgive her, she would change her position.

"Queen, you must take good care of your pregnancy. When you give birth safely, I will invite a monk from Mount Wutai to come and pray for your blessing."

"I understand."

Kangxi did not object. He was feeling dizzy. Namu Zhong admitted what he had done, but broke the news that Shunzhi was still alive, which made him a little panicked.

After Empress Xiaozhuang left, he sat alone in a chair in silence. Mu Sili couldn't bear it anymore and went up to comfort him.

"Your Majesty, why do you have to worry so much? It's a good thing that the Emperor is alive. I think he's thinking about you in Mount Wutai, otherwise how could the Emperor go there every year?"

"I know, but I really can't face him. He's risking his life for a woman, leaving me and the Empress Dowager to face the intrigues of the harem alone.

If it weren't for the fact that the Queen Mother loved me and took such good care of me, I wouldn't have made it this far, and I wouldn't have met you."

"Your Majesty and I are destined to be together. Even if you were not Your Majesty, I would still be by your side. Your Majesty, rest assured that I will be with you for the rest of your life."

Kangxi smiled. With such a wife, what else could a husband ask for?

"Your Royal Concubine is doomed to fail. Chenghu almost died because of her. If you hadn't warned Saiyin Chahun and Yinzhi, they would have been murdered. Even if it was truly the Emperor's fault, I cannot spare her life."

"Your Majesty, I understand. You are a junior after all, so it is not appropriate for you to take action against her. Please ask the Royal Mam to handle this matter."

"Well, it's time for them to come to an end."

When Empress Xiaozhuang arrived at the prison, Namu Zhong had already taken effect of the poison.

"Looking at your pitiful appearance, I actually feel a sense of sympathy."

"You are here to laugh at me, Dayu'er. I hate him so much. I should have killed him when he was little, so that my Boguer would not have died."

"You always say that Boguer's death was caused by Fulin and Dong E, but have you ever considered that he did it on purpose to help Dong E?"

"Boguer is not that kind of person. Are you here to execute me? I was defeated, but I was not defeated by you. I was defeated by my own hands.

If I had the chance to start over again, I would definitely nip everything in the bud. Neither you nor Fulin should be alive.

If I had known that so many problems would arise if you became the Queen Mother, I should have saved Hai Lanzhu. With Hai Lanzhu around, what else would you do? "