Zhao Yuancheng's face was pressed tightly against Fu Qianyu's forehead, his eyes filled with deep pity. "I know you've been wronged about this matter. Don't worry, I've already had someone thoroughly investigate the palace servants around the Queen, and I'll definitely give you an explanation."
Fu Qianyu raised her eyes and asked in confusion, "The Queen had a miscarriage, why would the Emperor investigate the people around the Queen?"
Zhao Yuancheng was silent for a moment, then said solemnly, "Not long after Imperial Physician Wang left the palace after diagnosing the Queen, he was murdered, along with all fifteen members of his family."
Fu Qianyu's eyes were filled with fear: "How could this happen?"
"Not only that, your poisoning may seem like it was done by the Yun family, but in reality, they were framed. Perhaps the person behind this was taking advantage of the discord between you and the Yun family to poison you, creating the illusion that you committed suicide."
Fu Qianyu was quite surprised. She stared at Zhao Yuancheng for a long while before saying, "Does the emperor already know who did it?"
"I only have this guess in my mind. The exact truth is still unknown."
Zhao Yuancheng paused and said, "However, I believe there will be results in a few days."
Fu Qianyu smiled again and said softly, "Your Majesty believes in me, right?"
"Of course, I had no choice but to confine you. I just didn't expect someone in the harem to be so bold. In the past, I just thought that harem fighting was nothing to be afraid of, but after today, the harem really needs to be properly rectified."
Fu Qianyu leaned against Zhao Yuancheng obediently. Where he couldn't see, there was a faint light in her eyes: "As long as the emperor believes that I am innocent, I will be satisfied."
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Qiuju was standing at the head of the bed, reporting on the major events that had taken place in the palace today.
The Queen snorted coldly, "Xi Zhaoyi is really stupid. She actually dared to take action at such a critical moment. After doing it, she didn't know how to clean up her mess. How stupid."
As she spoke, the Queen looked around and frowned, "Where's Xia He? Why haven't we seen her all afternoon?"
"This servant finds it strange, too. Eunuch De came this afternoon and said the Emperor is concerned about your health. He was afraid you might be upset if he asked about it in person, so he sent Xia He to the Purple Palace to question you. But several hours have passed, and Sister hasn't returned yet. How about I go check up front?"
The Queen froze when she heard this. "What did you say? Did the Emperor order someone to call Xia He away?"
Qiu Ju didn't understand what was going on, so she nodded and said, "Yes, Eunuch De came in person."
Somehow.
The queen felt a chill running down her back and up to the top of her head.
Qiu Ju noticed that the Queen looked unwell and asked worriedly, "Your Majesty, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell? How about I go and get the imperial physician?"
"No need, I'm fine."
The Queen's heart was beating like a drum. She looked calm on the surface, but in reality, her scalp was numb. "I'm a little hungry. Go to the kitchen and bring me some food."
"Hey, I'll go right away."
Qiu Ju was about to leave when she heard the Queen's order, "When Xia He comes back, ask her to come see me immediately."
"knew."
After Qiuju left, the queen felt even more heavy-hearted. After thinking for a while, she called De'an in and whispered something to him.
After hearing this, De'an's eyes flashed with surprise, and he said in a deep voice: "My Lady, Xia He is loyal to you and will never betray you."
"Mother is right. Only the dead can keep secrets. Since the emperor has summoned Xia He to the Purple Palace, there is a 50% chance that he will suspect me. I cannot take any risks."
A trace of reluctance flashed across De'an's eyes, but she dared not disobey the Queen's order, so she could only nod and agree, "Yes, I will obey your order."
Zichen Palace.
Xia He stayed in the side hall, watching the sky gradually darken, but there was still no sign of the emperor.
After a while, the door of the side hall was opened and Xiao Dezi walked in with a smile.
"Eunuch De, is the emperor back?"
"Miss, I'm so sorry. After the Imperial Concubine woke up, she kept shouting that someone was trying to harm her. The Emperor, in order to appease the Imperial Concubine, will definitely not be back now. It's getting late, and the Empress can't leave without someone, so please go back first."
Xia He was puzzled when she heard this.
But he didn't dare to ask directly, so he just smiled and said, "Thank you for telling me, sir. I will go back first."
Xiao Dezi smiled and handed the umbrella to Xia He: "It's still raining outside, so you'd better be careful on your way back."
"Yes, thank you, sir."
Xia He smiled slightly, opened her umbrella and walked into the dark rain.
After everyone left, the smile on Xiao Dezi's lips disappeared without a trace, and he winked at the eunuch beside him.
The young eunuch understood and hurriedly followed.
In the small kitchen, Qiu Ju came out with cakes. She looked up and saw Xia He coming in. She asked curiously, "Why are you back so late? The Queen has asked you several times."
Xia He wiped the rain off her skirt and whispered, "The Emperor has been with the Imperial Concubine all afternoon, so it's not easy for me to leave without permission."
"Oh, come in now. The Queen is looking for you."
Xia He took the cake from Qiu Ju and said with a smile, "You go ahead and do your work. I'll just bring it in."
"Then I'll trouble you, sister."
Xia He brought in the pastries and saw that the queen had fallen asleep on the couch. She carefully placed the pastries on the table, took the blanket beside her, and gently covered the queen with it.
The next second, the queen suddenly opened her eyes, and the coldness in her eyes frightened Xia He so much that she couldn't help but shiver.
"Mother, mother, are you awake?"
The Queen sat up straight and looked at Xia He quietly for a long time before a smile appeared on her lips. "I heard that the Emperor summoned you to the Purple Palace this afternoon? Did you tell the Emperor anything?"
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