Chapter 606: Aggravated Drugs
Emperor Tianyuan felt a little embarrassed when he heard this.
"Noble Concubine De has indeed performed well. Nothing has happened in the harem since she took over. However, her style of handling things has indeed become a bit sharp. I am aware of this."
Hua Lingyi pursed her lips upon hearing this and finally spoke.
"Why don't you just wait and serve the emperor? What are you standing there for?"
With Hua Lingyi speaking, the sound of stringed instruments soon rang out in Zhongcui Palace again.
And Gyeongbokgung Palace.
As soon as she returned to the palace, Concubine De spoke hurriedly.
"Madam He, please check the background of those two palace maids. I want to know their origins." Concubine De ordered Madam He.
"Yes, my lady."
Nanny He took the order and left, feeling that the peace in the palace might be broken again.
Concubine Liang spoke.
"Aunt, those two palace maids are not simple."
Upon hearing this, Concubine De slowly sat down on a chair beside her.
"I can tell she's not ordinary. Her eyes and eyebrows are full of seductiveness, and her figure is too slender. She doesn't look like a palace maid, but more like a specially trained Yangzhou skinny horse."
Liang Ruxia spoke with some doubt after hearing this.
"What's the point of Concubine Shu finding these two people to consolidate her favor? The Emperor is already bewitched by these two people, so what good does it do her?"
Upon hearing this, Concubine De reached out to support her forehead and spoke in a distressed tone.
"If she is just using the newcomer to win favor, then there is nothing wrong with that. What I am afraid of is that she will be used by the talented people and do something detrimental to the emperor."
Liang Ruxia spoke with a hint of shock in her eyes when she heard this.
"Isn't this possible? Aunt, that's the emperor, they are..."
Upon hearing this, Concubine De spoke slowly.
"Shu Guifei certainly doesn't dare, but she has Hua Cairen by her side. Hua Cairen has been the queen for many years. She is calm and thoughtful, and her methods are decisive. If she hadn't been exhausted by the matter of deposing the crown prince, we would have no chance of overthrowing her."
Liang Ruxia frowned and spoke when she heard this.
"What does Consort Hua want? Even if she wants to regain the emperor's favor and restore her position as empress, she must be the only one favored!"
Concubine De also felt that she couldn't figure it out.
"This matter needs to be thoroughly investigated. I have a feeling there's something fishy going on here that I can't explain."
Zhongcui Palace.
After the emperor and the two talented ladies prepared to rest, Concubine Shu and Concubine Hua got up and left as tactfully as usual.
Returned to Concubine Shu's bedroom.
Concubine Shu immediately spoke anxiously.
"Sister, could it be that Concubine De has noticed something today?"
Hua Lingyi calmly sat down aside and poured herself a cup of tea.
"Why are you panicking? Imperial Concubine De is indeed a very smart person, otherwise she wouldn't have been so favored for so many years. But so what? By the time he finds out, the situation will probably be decided, and even if they have all the means, they won't be able to reverse it."
Upon hearing this, Concubine Shu spoke worriedly.
"Sister, Concubine De will definitely have someone investigate after she returns today. By then, I'm afraid the identities of these two talented people will be exposed. Sister, don't forget about Prince Yao. By then, it won't be difficult for them to investigate."
Hua Lingyi pondered for a moment before speaking.
"Let them give the emperor more medicine to speed up our plan."
When Concubine Shu heard this, there was worry in her eyes.
"Sister, the Emperor has been taking pills every day recently. If the dosage is increased, I'm afraid..."
Upon hearing this, Hua Lingyi looked at Concubine Shu and spoke.
"Sister, we have no way out."
Upon hearing this, Concubine Shu's expression grew even more solemn. Hua Lingyi's words were true. Ever since the Crown Prince was deposed and Hua Lingyi fell from the position of Empress, they had embarked on this path of no return.
Nowadays, every step must be taken with caution, as any carelessness will lead to eternal damnation.
"Sister, I understand. But, do we really have to go this far? The Emperor... after all..."
Concubine Shu's voice was a little choked. Although she wanted to be the empress dowager, she still had a trace of awe and reluctance towards Emperor Tianyuan in her heart.
Hua Lingyi put down the teacup and looked at Concubine Shu with a firm gaze.
"Sister, we have no choice. Concubine De and Prince Yao are growing stronger by the day. If we can't overthrow him before he becomes powerful, you, me, and our entire family will face calamity. The Emperor... well, if something unexpected happens to him because of this, it's fate, and it's beyond your control."
Concubine Shu was silent for a moment, and finally nodded, with a hint of determination in her eyes.
"Okay, I'll listen to you, sister. But we have to find the right dosage for the medicine. It will help the emperor recover faster, but it won't arouse suspicion from others."
Hua Lingyi spoke thoughtfully.
"Don't worry, we only need to add a small amount to the emperor's elixir each time. This will speed up the effect of the medicine while being less noticeable."
Upon hearing this, Concubine Shu looked up at Hua Lingyi.
"Sister, if we do this, the Emperor might not have much time left with us. Sister, you and the Emperor have been married for many years, are you really willing to let him go?"
When Hua Lingyi heard this, her mind was filled with the image of her dead son and the concubines in the palace one after another, and her eyes were full of despair.
"Sister, time waits for no one. We must act quickly, otherwise, once King Yao's power is consolidated, we will no longer have a chance."
There was unquestionable determination in Hua Lingyi's words.
Concubine Shu took a deep breath, as if to cheer herself up.
"Okay, I'll listen to you, sister. But sister, those two talented people..."
Hua Lingyi smiled coldly, with a fierce look in her eyes.
"They are just pawns. Once the matter is accomplished, there is no need to keep them. Sister, I am no longer the queen I once was. You must learn to be cruel in some matters. You must understand that sometimes being kind to others means being cruel to yourself."
Upon hearing this, although Concubine Shu felt reluctant, she also understood that this was the rule of survival in the harem, so she could only nod in agreement silently.
Next, the two talented people followed Hua Lingyi's instructions and increased the dosage of the medicine given to Emperor Tianyuan.
Emperor Tianyuan did not notice anything unusual and was still immersed in wine and beautiful women, not knowing that his body was being slowly eroded.
White House.
Qing Zhi bowed to Jun Moye and Su Hanchu.
"Master, Madam, news has come from the palace that Hua Ling is giving Emperor Tianyuan more medicine. His health is almost exhausted, and I'm afraid he won't have much time left."
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