When the palace maid's words were suddenly spread, Tong Jia Rongyue was caught off guard.
After glancing around instinctively, Tong Jiarongyue gestured for Qianli to quickly cover her mouth.
"Shut up! You dare to shout anything out loud? You're asking for trouble."
Qianli simply raised her voice, suppressing the little palace maid's words.
"Don't gather here, disperse, disperse quickly!" Qianli chased away the palace servants who had come to join the commotion and returned to Tong Jia Rongyue's side first, her eyes still fixed on the little palace maid on the ground with a fierce look.
"Get up and explain what you just said," Tong Jiarongyue stepped forward, her expression indifferent.
Upon hearing this, the young palace maid first glanced timidly at Tong Jia Rongyue directly in front of her, then stood up and curtsied, saying, "Your Highness, what I said is not an exaggeration. Our Lady suddenly fainted in the palace, and Sister Caiyue had no one by her side, so she asked me to go to the Imperial Hospital to fetch the imperial physician."
The little palace maid's voice trembled slightly, but her meaning was clear and did not prevent Tong Jia Rongyue from listening.
"So that's how it is. I misunderstood you," Tong Jia Rongyue's tone softened. "However, you just fell twice, so it would be difficult to go to the Imperial Hospital again. Here's what I'll do: I'll arrange for someone to make a trip to the Imperial Hospital for you and invite the imperial physician over."
After speaking, Tong Jiarongyue turned to look at Qianli, who nodded slightly, and then arranged for one of the eunuchs in the group to run an errand.
"This servant, this servant thanks Consort Tong for her kindness."
The young palace maid looked grateful; the two falls she had just made were real, and she naturally didn't want to make that extra trip if she could avoid it.
Tong Jia Rongyue smiled and said, "It's alright, I just forgot to ask you."
The young palace maid shook her head, "This servant wouldn't dare."
"It will take some time to summon the imperial physician. Please wait here. Once he arrives, take him back as soon as possible," Tong Jia Rongyue said briefly, as she couldn't possibly wait with him. She then led her people away.
No sooner had she left than Tong Jia Rongyue called Qianli over and whispered, "Send someone to keep an eye on Yongshou Palace, and ask the imperial physician about the specific situation when he comes out."
She didn't accept the favor of sending someone to invite the imperial physician for nothing; there's more to it than meets the eye.
Qianli understood immediately. "Your Majesty, rest assured, this servant will find out the truth."
Whether Consort Shu was truly ill or faking it, to be honest, after all these years, no one can tell.
Since Tong Jia Rongyue entered the palace, Consort Shu has rarely appeared in the harem, but the key point is that over the years, she has managed to live peacefully.
Ha, she wanted to see what kind of trouble Consort Shu would cause this time.
In fact, Tong Jia Rongyue misunderstood Consort Shu; Consort Shu really was ill this time.
Xiuning had previously spoken with the system, and the system had also revealed that Consort Shu was poisoned.
The toxins accumulated in Consort Shu's body will gradually manifest over time, which is the main reason why Consort Shu has been frequently ill over the years.
Moreover, the poison cannot be cured; it can only be delayed, not cured.
The fact that Consort Shu suddenly fell ill is because her body could no longer withstand the devastation caused by the poison, and it finally erupted.
The imperial physician arrived promptly, but the diagnosis was also unacceptable to Consort Shu.
The imperial physician was immediately kicked out by Consort Shu along with the others.
Caiyue stood at the entrance of the main hall, listening to the incessant sounds of smashing and breaking inside, her expression unusually expressionless.
"Sister Caiyue, what should we do?"
The young palace maid carrying the medicine trembled with fear, too afraid to enter the room.
Caiyue: ...
What could she do? She could only take it one step at a time. Who knew that her master would suddenly go mad?
"Give me the medicine, and then go to the small kitchen to tell those people to prepare an extra portion of the meal." Who knows how long this commotion will last? It's always good to have an escape route.
The young palace maid was already completely flustered, but now that she heard Caiyue's words, she naturally carried them out to the best of her ability.
He quickly handed the herbal medicine to Caiyue and then turned and ran to the small kitchen.
Caiyue stood at the door and glanced at it, then couldn't help but sigh wearily.
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Holding her chest, Caiyue exhaled and inhaled, steadied the medicine in her hands, took two steps forward, and gently knocked on the door.
"Your Majesty, your medicine is ready."
The sounds of smashing and breaking in the room stopped abruptly. After a while, a hoarse voice came from the closed door, "Come in."
Caiyue lowered her head slightly and reached out to push open the door.
What came into view was a pile of shattered fragments of various objects on the ground.
Caiyue's heart couldn't help but race. She kept a straight face, walked around the mess, and came to the side of Consort Shu, who was sitting halfway on the couch.
"Your Majesty"
With great tact, Caiyue did not disturb Consort Shu; she simply handed the soup to her.
"Caiyue, my health has deteriorated, and I fear I will not live much longer."
"Your Majesty, you are overthinking it. The imperial physicians all said that you have some minor health problems, but as long as you take the medicine and take care of yourself, you will recover as before soon."
Startled, Caiyue spoke before Consort Shu could finish her disheartening words. She lowered her head slightly, feeling her heart pounding uncontrollably in her chest, and couldn't help but feel tense.
“Caiyue, you seem very nervous,” Consort Shu chuckled lightly, which was unusual for her. “What are you afraid of? I was just a little uneasy, but I’ve come to terms with it now, so you don’t need to worry so much.”
"Your Majesty has misunderstood. I was not nervous. I was just repeating what the imperial physician said. Your Majesty is in good health and there is no need to worry too much."
The calmer Consort Shu was, the more terrified Caiyue became. Could it be that someone who had reached a dead end had truly come to terms with it?
Caiyue didn't believe it.
Caiyue was right not to believe it, because Consort Shu had been suppressing her temper and speaking.
How can someone who is perfectly healthy suddenly be told that their health is failing and they don't have much time left? It's all about who can fool whom.
...
"So, Consort Shu's health is really failing?"
Tong Jiarongyue held a teacup in her hand, with Qianli beside her, who had just gotten information out of the imperial physician.
Qianli nodded, "The imperial physician said that Consort Shu's body has been severely damaged and there is no way to save her. Right now, we can only prolong her life."
Tong Jiarong looked up and asked, "Who in this harem would dare to lay a hand on Consort Shu?"
At least Consort Shu has the Niohuru clan behind her, is she really that reckless?
"Your Majesty, could it be Kunning Palace?" Qianli guessed.
"Anyone is possible. Consort Shu has offended quite a few people. In this harem, who hasn't had a few arguments or quarrels with Consort Shu?"
However, arguing and bickering are a daily occurrence in their harem, and it's not enough to escalate to the point of harming others' bodies.
If this poison had appeared on the Empress, Tong Jia Rongyue could still believe it was due to self-interest. But Consort Shu? Consort Shu has no children. Since Ebilun was dismissed from his post, she has only held the title of Consort. She doesn't leave the palace often. Who could she possibly be blocking?
"Qianli, Niohuru clan, are there any eligible young women participating in the imperial concubine selection next year?"
When Tong Jia Rongyue asked her this, Qianli immediately realized, "Your Majesty, there really is one. She is Consort Shu's younger sister, a full sister of the same mother. She was born in the first month of the eighteenth year of the Shunzhi reign and is in her prime."
Tong Jiarongyue laughed out loud, "Perhaps it's still a drama of infighting."
They felt that the older sister was already useless but still occupying a position, so they might as well get rid of her before the younger sister entered the palace.
Ah, that's very much the style of some big family board members.
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