After returning from Yan Xuetang, Qin Zhaochuan began to read ancient books. After getting a definite answer, his heart suddenly sank.
Three days later, he went to Huayang Palace according to the rules to check Fu Qianyu's pulse.
Seeing that he seemed to have something to say, Fu Qianyu winked at Lingyun.
Lingyun understood and quickly dismissed the palace servants serving in the room.
"What's wrong?"
Qin Zhaochuan's face was gloomy. "Your Majesty, haven't you always suspected that the Imperial Concubine was framed for her frequent bleeding? Just a few days ago, I finally discovered the key."
Fu Qianyu's eyes flashed: "What is it?"
"If you want to poison someone, you don't have to use poison. Food incompatibility or medicinal incompatibility can also kill someone without them knowing."
"you mean?"
"Ever since the Imperial Concubine became pregnant, she has been unable to sleep at night, so the Imperial Hospital specially developed a calming incense for her use. A few days ago, the Imperial Concubine had a bleeding episode, and I, under imperial order, went to treat her. I smelled a faint sweet fragrance in the air. Later, when I went to Yan Xuetang to change Lady Rou's dressings, I smelled the same fragrance again. If I'm not mistaken, it should be the scent of the green camellia."
"Camellia?" Haining was stunned when he heard the name of this flower.
Qin Zhaochuan's eyes darkened as he continued, "The Camellia sinensis grows in the shade of deep mountains and old forests. Its petals are three-colored and are extremely gorgeous when in bloom. The flower is unique in that its petals are non-toxic, but its leaves are extremely poisonous. The tranquilizing incense prepared by the Imperial Hospital for the Imperial Concubine contains a root called Poria cocos."
"Poria has the effect of calming the mind and calming the spirit. It's not poisonous in itself, but when mixed with the scent of camellia, its medicinal properties completely change. Pregnant women should avoid it. At the very least, it can cause miscarriage, and at worst, the baby may be born with deformities. The most common ones are extra limbs or the birth of both sexes."
Everyone gasped when they heard this.
Fu Qianyu could even feel her hands trembling slightly. She suppressed her panic and asked in a deep voice, "Are you sure your judgment is correct?"
Qin Zhaochuan's cold eyes flashed with coldness. "At first, I was not sure that there would be green camellia in the deep palace. But it was not until I went to Yan Xuetang that day that I dared to be sure."
"The Imperial Concubine has only been pregnant for six months, and she has already had her period twice. Today, I heard from the Imperial Physician Xun that the Imperial Concubine is on the verge of premature birth at any moment."
"Since it's poisoning, do you have a way to detoxify the Imperial Concubine?"
Qin Zhaochuan shook his head helplessly: "If it was the first month, maybe it could be saved, but now the Imperial Concubine is already six months old, and the poison has already penetrated into the bone marrow. I'm afraid even the Great Luo Immortal can't save her."
Lingyun's voice trembled a little. "The Imperial Concubine and Rou Meiren have no grudges against each other. Why would she want to harm the Imperial Concubine?"
Fu Xiyu's eyes were filled with frost, and she coldly ordered Haining: "Go and find out the details of Rou Meiren for me, and don't alert the enemy."
Haining agreed and turned to leave.
Fu Qianyu then instructed Qin Zhaochuan, "I know you are an excellent doctor. Since you have discovered that the Imperial Concubine has been poisoned, please find a way to detoxify her. Even if you can't save the fetus in her womb, you must save her life."
"Yes, I will do my best to make the Imperial Concubine suffer less pain."
After Qin Zhaochuan left, Fu Qianyu immediately went to Yongfu Palace. At that time, the imperial concubine had already taken the medicine and fell asleep. Her originally plump body was now so thin that only bones were left, and her belly was bulging high, which was heartbreaking to look at.
The beautiful lady was still serving by the bed.
Seeing the imperial concubine coming, Hui Meiren hurriedly wiped her tears and went to greet her.
"The Queen is here."
"How is Sister Gao?"
Lady Hui choked up, "It's still the same. The imperial physician said that the Empress should rest."
Fu Qianyu held Hui Meiren's hand and said gently, "These days, you have to take care of both Sister Gao and Duanshu. It's really hard."
Lady Hui sighed, "I am fine, I just feel sorry for your Majesty."
"Has Rou Meiren come over these days?"
Hui Meiren was stunned, not knowing why, but she still replied, "Rou Meiren injured her hand years ago, so she hasn't been here in the past few days."
After thinking for a while, she continued, "A few days ago, Lady Rou made me a scented bag. I thought it was beautiful, so I wore it every day."
As she spoke, the beautiful lady took off the sachet from her waist. The sachet was very delicately made, and it was obvious that a lot of effort had gone into it.
Fu Qianyu's eyes darkened, and after playing with it for a while, she smiled and said, "This sachet flower looks really pretty. If you don't mind, could you let me take it back and let Lingyun learn how to make it? That girl loves these the most."
Lady Hui smiled and said, "It's nothing special. If your Majesty likes it, just take it."
"Thank you so much for giving up your love, sister."
As she spoke, she handed the sachet to Peirong. Fu Qianyu then added, "Sister Gao is weak. I have already issued an order not to let anyone else easily spare her. You are the person she trusts most. With you by her side, I feel more at ease."
"Your Majesty, rest assured. I, the concubine, have received the favor of the Imperial Concubine and will certainly take good care of her."
After leaving Yongfu Palace, Peirong took the sachet and went to the Imperial Hospital. She returned from the hospital during lunch time.
"Your Majesty, I've asked Imperial Physician Qin to examine it. He said the sachet is non-toxic. Although there are no camellia flowers in it, it is indeed stained with the scent of camellia flowers."
Fu Qianyu put down her chopsticks, her eyes darkening. "So, according to this statement, the Imperial Concubine's unstable pregnancy is closely related to Rou Meiren."
Peirong whispered, "Your Majesty, should we tell the Emperor about this?"
Fu Qianyu thought for a moment and said, "Don't worry, it won't be too late to talk about it after Haining comes back."
Haining didn't come back until the evening.
The result was nothing special. She was a peasant girl from the capital. Her parents died early. She was selected to study in the Southern Palace because of her outstanding appearance.
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