Chapter 180 The drama begins
Yun Shu was apprehensive: "My Lady, what should we do now?"
Pei Tingyue made a decision immediately.
"But in just a few days, this thing has had such a significant impact on us. I'm irritable, sleepy, and easily angered. Naturally, we have to continue investigating."
"Until we find anything, we'll stay in the front hall. If we haven't found anything by nightfall, we'll send them away. You two will stay behind to keep watch. Move Xiao Si's rocking couch out. Xiao Si and I will sleep in the outer room."
After the discussion, the master, servant and the other two took Xiao Si out of the bedroom as if nothing had happened and stayed on the couch in the warm room.
After having dinner as usual and letting the wet nurse feed Xiao Si, Pei Tingyue sent away the palace maids, leaving only Yun Shu and Yun Zheng in the palace, while Liang An and Liang Fu guarded outside and did not let anyone in.
Pei Tingyue looked at Yun Zheng who was about to enter the hall for examination and said, "Be careful. If you feel unwell, come out immediately. Don't stay too long and it will affect your health."
Yun Zheng felt warm in her heart and replied, "I understand."
She went into the temple again to check.
Pei Tingyue and Yunshu were teasing Xiao Si in the warm room.
Xiao Si was also well behaved tonight, blinking his big black eyes and giggling while holding the tassel hairpin.
The night deepens.
Yun Zheng has gone out several times, but has found nothing.
Pei Tingyue was not disappointed and said, "It's getting late tonight. Let's rest early and check again tomorrow."
That's all we can do.
Yun Shu and Yun Zheng spread a thin mattress on the couch for her, moved the rocking couch over, and took out two quilts that were usually used for sleeping on the floor and placed them on the floor tiles.
Wait until Pei Tingyue and Xiao Si fall asleep.
Yun Shu and Yun Zheng lay down together.
Yun Zheng frowned tightly, looking like she was worried about something.
Yun Shu lowered her voice and said, "Sister, don't think about it anymore. Get some rest tonight. Cheer up and check again tomorrow. Maybe we'll find it soon."
Yun Zheng shook her head. "This time it's different. The person who poisoned me was very skilled and hard to detect. I'm afraid we won't be able to find them easily."
Yun Shu pursed her lips and remained silent.
She couldn't help at all in checking things, so it was better for her to keep quiet and interrupt her sister's thoughts.
Thinking of this, she half sat up and rubbed Yun Zheng's temples.
Yun Zheng closed her eyes and continued to think.
She carefully checked everything in the hall, from spices to rouge and powder, and even the ice in the ice container.
There is no problem.
But there is clearly a big problem.
How come there is no trace at all...
She sighed deeply, opened her eyes, and whispered, "Don't work yourself up, go to sleep."
Yun Shu nodded and lay down again.
Yun Zheng also closed her eyes.
For a moment, the only sound in Ningxiang Pavilion was the faint breathing.
After a long while, Yun Zheng got up, picked up a candle, and walked barefoot to the back hall.
She suddenly stood up, waking up Pei Tingyue and Yun Shu.
The two of them had something on their minds and hadn't slept in the first place.
Seeing her serious expression at this moment, I had guessed something.
The two looked at each other, stood up silently, and followed Yun Zheng into the bedroom.
After lighting the lights in the bedroom, Yun Zheng just sniffed around in the hall.
Yun Shu was confused and was stopped just as he was about to ask.
Pei Tingyue shook her head at her, so Yun Shu shut up obediently.
About a quarter of an hour later.
Yun Zheng said with joy: "Found it."
Pei Tingyue raised an eyebrow at the things in front of him, "What does this mean? Which one is poisonous?"
Yun Zheng pointed to the spices and the lily of the valley in the white glaze vase and explained,
"This is a mixed poison. Burning the incense alone is harmless, and neither is the hosta. But the borneol in the incense combined with the scent of the hosta creates a poison."
"I've seen records of mixed poisons in a book before, but it's been so long that my memory is hazy. I just remembered it while I was resting, and I don't want to actually check it out."
"This poison happens to be documented in the book. In its early stages, it causes lethargy and hyperactivity, with uncontrolled speech and behavior. In its middle stages, it causes insanity and childlike stupidity. In its later stages, it causes prolonged coma, leading to death."
"This poison has a nice name, Drunken Flower Yin."
The hairs on Yun Shu's arms stood on end. "How could there be such a vicious method? If the Queen hadn't been alert, and you didn't have medical skills, wouldn't your life have been in vain? And what a ridiculous name, Zui Hua Yin! Such a nice-sounding name for a poisonous creature!"
Yun Zheng looked at her and said, "This isn't the 'drunk in the shade of flowers' in the poem, but the idea of the fragrance of flowers enchanting the soul and intoxicating one into the netherworld."
Yun Shu shuddered again for no reason.
Pei Tingyue said softly, "No wonder it's so hard to detect."
He actually used such a clever method.
Pei Tingyue let out a long sigh, and the aura around her also cooled down. Her eyes were gloomy. "A few days ago, the palace maid who delivered the flowers said that these flowers were fresh and that they were specially sent here."
Yun Shu's pupils dilated slightly, and he said in a lost voice,
"After arriving at the palace, the Empress had a lot of things to do, so she handed some of the palace affairs over to the Concubine Shu! The flower room is managed by the Concubine Shu!"
"It's Consort Shu. She hasn't let you go yet! She blamed us for the miscarriage that time, and now she's poisoning us again. Does she really think we're easy to bully?"
Pei Tingyue's expression was unusually calm. "Whether it was Concubine Shu, or someone took advantage of Concubine Shu, we will know soon."
Yun Shu asked, "What is your Majesty going to do?"
Pei Tingyue smiled, her bright face becoming even more charming and alluring in the dancing candlelight. "Others have already set up the stage, and I'm really itching to perform. How can I repay their kindness if I don't put on a big show for them?"
Yun Shu and Yun Zheng shut up.
The two knew in their hearts that when their queen showed this expression, someone in the harem was in trouble again.
Now that the source of the poison was found and the lilies were taken out, the bedroom could be made habitable again with the help of wind.
The master and his servants returned to the warm room.
Yun Shu and Yun Zheng were busy moving the rocking couch and mattress in.
Pei Tingyue called Liang An over and wrapped the spices in a handkerchief and brought them over: "This is a temporary palace, it's more convenient to come in and out. Tomorrow morning, you leave the palace and mix the spices you have. Remember, you don't need to add the camphor."
Liang An agreed respectfully.
The next morning.
The spices were indeed well matched.
In this case, there is no need to be afraid of blooming.
Yun Shu handed the flowers she had left outside last night to the little palace maid. "These flowers are quite pretty, but unfortunately they're a little wilted. Go to the flower room and find some that are in good bloom."
The young palace maid agreed and went to the greenhouse to find some new lilies of the genus Hosta.
"Drunken Flower Shadow" filled the hall again. In order to reassure the people behind the scenes, Pei Tingyue often rested during the day and his behavior became more and more violent.
During this period, Pei Tingyue asked Liang An to inquire about the situation in Chaoyang Palace, waiting for the emperor to rest so that she could go to Chaoyang Palace to "perform".
Everything is ready, just waiting for the show to begin.
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