Linlang followed the palace lady into the palace smoothly, and then went to the Imperial Household Department, where Eunuch Miao was already waiting.
Seeing Linlang, Eunuch Miao smiled like a Maitreya Buddha, "This servant greets Miss Su."
He knew that Linlang was the daughter Su Nanting had found, and his attitude was very respectful.
Linlang returned the greeting, "Linlang greets Eunuch Miao. Sorry to have troubled you."
"Miss Su, you are too polite. This is what a servant should do." Eunuch Miao told Linlang about some palace rules and taboos. Linlang listened carefully and kept them in mind.
Eunuch Miao smiled and nodded. This Miss Su was a smart person and could save him a lot of worry.
Linlang said politely, "I know nothing about the palace. I'll have to ask Eunuch Miao for more guidance in the future."
"Miss Su, don't worry. The Marquis trusts me. I will do my best to help." Eunuch Miao raised his hand, "Miss Su, please come this way."
The palace is large and magnificent, but its main features are the high walls and the long alleys.
Linlang followed Eunuch Miao to the imperial study, where she met the emperor.
Because she was pregnant, Linlang could only kneel and salute, "Your humble servant, Linlang, greets the Emperor."
"Doctor Rong, please stand up." The emperor said, "I will be staying in the Imperial Study for quite some time. Doctor Rong, please check here first. Don't feel any pressure. Just check as you need to."
"yes."
The emperor's words made Linlang unyielding. She put on gloves and began a meticulous inspection of the imperial study, looking for any triggers. The first thing she checked was the incense burner. There was nothing wrong with the incense burner, and Linlang even took a handful of incense ash to inspect it.
Next, she inspected the furnishings in the imperial study, not even glancing at anything she shouldn't have. There were several pots of green plants in the study, and Linlang even checked the soil, finding nothing.
It seems that the introduction is not placed on these things.
Linlang's eyes were fixed on the mountain of memorials. These were the things the emperor came into contact with the most every day. If the primer was put on this, he would be in direct contact with it.
The emperor had been observing Linlang secretly, watching her look here, touch there, and even smell, very attentively. But after checking each thing, she shook her head.
When Linlang looked over and stared at the mountain of memorials in front of him, the emperor reflexively put down the memorials in his hand and wiped his hands with the handkerchief beside him.
"Your Majesty, may I examine these?" That was a memorial of great importance, and Linlang had to obtain the emperor's consent.
The emperor immediately stepped aside. Who would read these memorials if he was dead? Of course he could read them. "Doctor Rong, please do as you please."
Besides, she was a woman, so what if she read the memorial? She didn't understand it at all. Even if she told Su Nanting about it, he was a warrior, his heart was devoted to his family and the battlefield, and he didn't care about these things.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Linlang walked over and began to examine each book carefully. When she was almost done, the smell of a memorial made Linlang frown. After two repeated careful examinations, she said, "This is it."
The emperor looked at the memorial in Linlang's hand, his face livid, "These people are too bold, too bold."
Who could have thought that the local authorities would smear the primer of poison on the memorials? These were the memorials that he had to review carefully every day. If he held them for a little longer, more poison would enter his body.
The emperor was furious. He was able to get his hands on the memorials, and he was in a high position of power in the court. If he joined forces with the harem, wouldn't it be too easy?
Linlang didn't expect that the trigger of the poison was found so easily. She suddenly had an idea that the other party might have smeared the poison on the memorial. After checking, she guessed right.
She could understand the emperor's rage. Someone was trying to poison him, and he didn't even know who it was. How could he not be angry? He was the ruler of a country, and his life was threatened. He felt powerless. Being an emperor wasn't easy.
Linlang had a bold guess in her mind, but without evidence, she didn't dare to say it.
After the emperor calmed down, Linlang said, "Your Majesty, this primer is only toxic when used with the medicine it matches. When separated, it is just an ordinary substance and its toxicity cannot be detected. It smells like a faint almond scent, which is generally not easy to detect."
"After finding the trigger, the next step is to look for the poison." Linlang felt that the poison would be more hidden and would not be easy to find.
The emperor glanced at the knuckles of his hands. The bruises were becoming more pronounced, the poison deepening. He wasn't afraid of death, but he had so much unfinished business that he refused to give up. He had to find the mastermind behind this and tear him to pieces.
"You can investigate however you want. My safety is in your hands."
"Yes." Linlang started to check, starting with the emperor's diet and daily life.
The emperor's food was carefully screened and tested for poison, and only served to him after it was found to be free of any problems. However, their method of testing for poisons was limited to silver needles, which could not detect some poisons.
Linlang had her own method for testing for poison, but she hadn't found anything wrong with the emperor's diet. So, she could only go to the emperor's bedroom and observe his living habits, perhaps she could find something.
After lunch, Linlang followed the emperor to the bedroom for inspection. As soon as she arrived, a gentle female voice came from outside, "Your Majesty, I have made bird's nest. You have been busy with state affairs, so I brought it to you to nourish your body."
The emperor frowned and walked out. Seeing Concubine Shu, a smile appeared on his face. "My beloved concubine, you have worked hard."
"Your Majesty, I'm not tired. Your health is more important." Concubine Shu took out a bowl of bird's nest from the food box and said, "I made it myself. It's just right. Please eat it quickly."
The emperor was now unsure of everyone. Looking at the bird's nest in front of him, he had no appetite at all. When he was thinking of an excuse to refuse, another concubine, De Fei, came in. Since she was here, the emperor let her in.
De Fei immediately spotted Shu Gui Fei, curled her lips, and after bowing to the emperor, she said, "Your Majesty, I heard that you have been feeling a little irritated recently, so I personally made some pear soup. It's cooked to perfection, so please enjoy it while it's hot."
"Thank you for your hard work, Sister Defei. However, the Emperor already has bird's nest, so he may not be able to eat the pear soup you made." Concubine Shu looked at Defei with a smile. It was really funny that she was competing with her for favor.
The smile on Concubine De's face did not fade. "Oh, Concubine Sister is here too. I'm so sorry, I only had eyes for the Emperor and didn't see you."
De Fei sat down beside the emperor and placed the pear soup next to the bird's nest. "Your Majesty, the pear soup has been simmering for almost an hour. I personally watched over the fire."
Concubine Shu smiled, "Your Majesty, bird's nest is more nourishing to the body."
The emperor refused to drink. "I don't like sweet things recently. Take them back, my two beloved concubines. I can't eat them."
The emperor stood up and said, "I have been working hard for state affairs recently. I will take a nap. Please go back, my two beloved concubines."
After saying this, he looked at Concubine Shu with regret, winked at her, and secretly squeezed Concubine De's hand, giving her a hint. In the end, the two concubines left with their things. They both felt that the emperor was biased towards them and looked at each other with great hostility.
Linlang was dumbfounded watching from inside. She was really impressed by the emperor's ability to do this.
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