Song Xibai didn't take it to heart, considering it a trivial matter, but others wouldn't think so.
The Crown Princess immediately sent someone to inform the Crown Prince of this matter.
Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince's face darkened, and he immediately ordered his men to lock up and interrogate Madam Fang.
After nightfall, instead of going to see Song Xibai as usual, he went to Zhu Liangyuan's room.
Zhu Liangyuan wore a thin white nightgown that slightly revealed her skin tone. Her face was unadorned, but her eyes were red, giving her a sickly appearance.
"Cousin, it's been so long since you've come."
She stepped forward, intending to tug at the prince's sash.
But the crown prince dodged her with a swift movement.
Are you sick?
Zhu Liangyuan was overjoyed, thinking that the Crown Prince cared about her. She pouted and said, "It's all because of my cousin. He said those things about me yesterday. I was very sad and fell ill as soon as I got back."
The crown prince remained expressionless, his eyes cold, as he quietly watched her performance.
"Since you're sick, you should rest well and avoid going out unless absolutely necessary."
In short, it's tantamount to being confined to one's home in disguise.
Zhu Liangyuan's expression froze, she looked at him in disbelief, and screamed.
"Cousin! What do you mean?"
The crown prince's face remained expressionless.
"Instead of wasting your time causing trouble and tripping up others, you should be focusing on recovering. If you do it again, you'll be going to the Empress Dowager's palace to copy scriptures!"
He paused, then added a sentence.
"There is a proper order of rank. From now on, you must respect those of higher rank than you. Also, after being in the Eastern Palace for so many years, don't you even know how to address me? From now on, you are not allowed to call me 'cousin' anymore."
After saying this, the Crown Prince flicked his sleeve, not even glancing at Consort Zhu, and turned to leave.
As soon as the Crown Prince left, Consort Zhu seemed to lose all her strength and collapsed to the ground.
She originally thought it was a small matter; even if the Crown Prince was angry, he would at most scold her a few times. But as long as she could see the Crown Prince, even if she was scolded a few times, it wouldn't matter. She had plenty of ways to make the Crown Prince happy.
But she never expected that when the Crown Prince arrived, he would not even ask any questions or give her a chance to explain, and would directly convict her.
Although it was only a private notification and not made public, it still made her feel inexplicably panicked.
Song Xibai learned the whole story from the Crown Prince.
“Mother Fang received benefits from Madam Zhu and secretly did many things for her. This time, it was also Madam Zhu who instructed her.”
Song Xibai was processing the silver needles and only hummed in response.
The crown prince glanced at her twice and then spoke.
"I have had Madam Fang sent out of the palace. As for Lady Zhu, with the Empress Dowager present, it's not appropriate to punish her openly. Moreover, this matter shouldn't involve too many people. I will compensate you for your grievances."
Upon hearing this, Song Xibai turned around and saw the Crown Prince leaning against the bed, belatedly realizing what was happening.
Is this a statement to oneself?
"How to handle it is your business, Your Highness. I only care about one thing, and I won't concern myself with the rest."
Song Xibai didn't take the little trick of a jealous concubine seriously at all.
This matter cannot withstand scrutiny. In other words, Zhu Liangyuan's original intention was not to really harm Song Xibai, but simply to cause her some trouble.
If the medicine doesn't arrive within a day, Song Xibai will send someone to inquire by the next day at the latest. It's only a day late, what's the big deal?
However, what Zhu Liangyuan didn't know was that this medicine wasn't for Song Xibai, but for her dear cousin, His Highness the Crown Prince.
In the past, the Crown Prince would have turned a blind eye to these petty tricks for gaining favor, but now, after learning that he had been poisoned, his suspicions have reached their peak, and he will no longer tolerate such things.
"Alright, Your Highness, this medicine has been warmed for too long. If you don't drink it now, it will be too late."
Song Xibai urged.
The prince picked up the medicine bowl and drank it all in one gulp.
After drinking the medicine, the prince obediently took off his shirt and lay down on the bed.
Song Xibai was halfway through inserting the acupuncture needles when the Crown Prince suddenly said something out of the blue.
"Today, I must stay overnight at the Crown Princess's residence."
Song Xibai kept working with her hands, but glanced at him.
This glance made the Crown Prince feel slightly uncomfortable. He wanted to explain, but before he could speak, Song Xibai spoke up.
"Your Highness may go wherever you wish; there is no need to report to me. However, allow me to remind Your Highness that the poison has not yet been neutralized, and Your Highness must not indulge in any recklessness!"
The crown prince glared at her.
Am I that kind of person?
"I have no idea, after all, I've only known the Crown Prince for a few days."
Song Xibai shrugged, finished the last injection, and sat down to the side.
After starting the medication, the acupuncture was not as tiring as before, and the time was also shortened considerably.
Song Xibai explained the subsequent treatment methods and then concluded.
"From now on, the Crown Prince only needs to come for half an hour, any time is fine. Of course, it is best to keep the time fixed so that it is less likely to make mistakes."
The medicine delivered by the Imperial Pharmacy this time is enough for her to use for seven days.
Seven days later, a new prescription will be needed.
The two chatted casually, and half an hour passed quickly.
Song Xibai removed the needles, took out a sachet, and handed it to the Crown Prince.
For a fleeting moment, the Crown Prince's gaze deepened.
The meaning behind a woman giving a man a sachet is self-evident!
But the next moment, Song Xibai's words interrupted his wild thoughts.
"Your Highness has taken medicine, so you'll smell of it. This sachet will help to cover it up."
The prince paused for a moment, said nothing, and simply hung the sachet on his waist.
After getting dressed, the crown prince walked to the door and opened it, but instead of going out immediately, he waved to the outside and summoned a palace maid.
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