Chapter 94: Possession of banned drugs
Concubine Shu's face changed drastically and she stood up suddenly.
When Chuntao got into trouble, she had a strong sense of foreboding in her heart.
No, she had to stop him before he was taken away.
As soon as he stepped out of the main hall, he was greeted by Jiang Fusheng and Chuntang, who was being held captive by palace servants behind him.
When the other party saw Concubine Shu, she was horrified and burst into tears, saying, "Your Majesty, please save this servant! I have been wrongly accused!"
Concubine Shu had a cold face, her eyebrows raised, and she said displeasedly, "Eunuch Jiang is so bold. He took my people away without even saying hello. Do you still have me in your eyes?"
Facing her question, Jiang Fusheng said with a smile: "Your Highness, you have misunderstood. I am not here to say hello to you."
He glanced back and said sternly, "Chun Tang has committed a crime, and I have been ordered to arrest him."
"I didn't do that! I was wrongly accused. Please save me, Madam!"
Chuntang struggled to speak, but was held down tightly. She could only look at Shufei pleadingly, sobbing uncontrollably.
She really doesn't want to die.
Concubine Shu was filled with anger at being treated this way. She suppressed her anger and asked, "Eunuch Jiang, could there be some misunderstanding? Chuntang is my personal maid. I know her very well. Although she has a rough temper, she strictly abides by the palace rules and would never commit a serious crime."
"If this is just some minor incident, please show some mercy, and I will punish this girl myself."
No one is perfect and makes mistakes. Usually, as long as it is not a big deal and has not been reported outside, the palace people who make mistakes will be dealt with by the master of this palace.
Hearing this, Jiang Fusheng's smile faded, "Your Majesty, you don't know that Chuntang has committed a monstrous mistake."
Facing Concubine Shu's disbelieving expression, he put on a stern face and loudly scolded her, "She is secretly storing forbidden drugs and is suspected of plotting to murder the imperial concubine. Her crime is unforgivable and she has been caught red-handed. I am only acting on orders. I hope Concubine Shu will not make things difficult for me!"
"W-what?"
Concubine Shu was stunned.
She could understand every word he said, so why couldn't she understand him when they were put together?
What about murdering the imperial concubine? What about secretly storing banned drugs?
Concubine Shu turned her head and looked at Chuntang.
Compared to his panic just now, Chuntang's face was pale and his eyes were evasive at this moment.
Concubine Shu's heart skipped a beat, and a sense of uneasiness spread.
She forced a smile and said to Jiang Fusheng, "I hope you can help me solve this problem."
Jiang Fusheng: "Your Majesty, you don't know this. This palace maid is so bold that she not only gave Master Yun the Xichun Powder, but also bribed the people in front of the emperor to make him leave his post without permission."
"This palace maid is quite capable. If Your Majesty were not safe and sound, she would have been cut into pieces. Even you, Your Majesty, the Third Prince, and the Lu family would have been implicated and would hardly have had a peaceful end."
If they were able to bribe the emperor this time, did that mean they could hire assassins to kill the emperor next time? Looking deeper, was Chuntang's actions directed by Concubine Shu? Was it the Lu family's doing? It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say he was plotting a rebellion.
Upon hearing this, Concubine Shu's face lost all color. She understood this logic without being told.
Can--
"Hi Chun San?"
Concubine Shu was incredulous: "Eunuch, are you sure it's Xichun Powder?"
She naturally knew what Xichunsan was.
Jiang Fusheng flicked the whisk in his hand and said unhappily, "Your Majesty, are you questioning my ability to do things? After searching, this palace maid hid undestroyed medicine under a flowerpot. The Imperial Hospital identified it as Xichun Powder, a banned drug from the previous dynasty."
"Of course, I dare not accuse anyone wrongly. The palace servant who bought medicine for Chuntang has already confessed that Chuntang gave him a silver ingot and asked him to secretly buy Xichun Powder."
Hearing the irrefutable evidence, Chuntang trembled like a sieve, and there was no hope left.
Seeing this, what else does Concubine Shu not understand?
“You! You!”
She pointed at Chuntang and was so angry that she was shaking all over. She was unsteady on her feet and had to be supported by the palace maids.
Concubine Shu angrily asked her, "Why did you do this?"
It was common knowledge that Xichun Powder was a forbidden drug within the palace, primarily because it was concocted by the previous dynasty's enchanting concubine, who added the herb Xichun Grass to a potion made from deer antlers, tiger penises, and dog bones.
This herb originated from the Western Regions. It is a strong aphrodisiac herb. It is colorless and odorless. It can exert its greatest medicinal properties when combined with aphrodisiacs. Just a fingernail can make people fall into lust, regardless of gender.
It was because of this that the former dynasty's alluring concubine Guo gained great favor, causing the tyrant Emperor Liang to indulge in women all day long and linger in Guo's bed until she died suddenly, and the former dynasty collapsed.
Since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, Emperor Taizong has designated this substance as a banned drug. Anyone found in private possession of it is subject to capital punishment.
However, after a few decades, the ban had been relaxed, and Xichun Powder gradually circulated secretly among the people, becoming a holy medicine sought after by impotent men.
For example, a certain man who often frequented brothels created a rumor that he had sex with seven women in one night after using this medicine.
But no man would admit that it was the effect of Xichun Powder.
Even so, Concubine Shu knew the seriousness of the matter and never thought of using such a forbidden drug.
She just ordered Chuntang to find some nourishing medicine, add it to the wine that Yun Wan drank, and then secretly send him to Zichen Palace.
It was like dry wood and raging fire, and she didn't believe that the two of them could control themselves.
A few days ago, she was happy that the matter had been accomplished, but in the blink of an eye, she found out that Chuntang had caused trouble, and Concubine Shu felt like the sky had fallen.
"This servant is also thinking about the Majesty. This servant wants to help the Majesty."
Your Majesty has always been interested in Yun, and he will definitely take her into the harem after this incident. If Yun does not appreciate it, wouldn’t it mean that his master will have another enemy?
But if Yun was drugged by the aphrodisiac and lost her composure in front of His Majesty, leaving an unpleasant impression of seduction, even if His Majesty still favored Yun in the future, he would inevitably look down on her.
They had been master and servant for many years, and although she had not explained it, Concubine Shu understood what she meant and immediately smiled bitterly.
Chuntang, she can't be saved.
Concubine Shu closed her eyes, then opened them again with a cold expression. She said to Jiang Fusheng, "Eunuch, Chuntang has committed a heinous crime. I will never protect him. Take him away."
"Empress!" Chuntang couldn't believe it.
Concubine Shu looked at her and said coldly, "You and I have been master and servant for many years. Considering our old relationship, I will take good care of your family."
After she finished speaking, she turned her back and no longer looked at the other person.
Chuntang was stunned, his face ashen.
"...... Chuntang thanks you, Madam. It is my great honor to serve you in this life."
After that, she was taken away.
Where no one could see, Concubine Shu's eyes were red.
Chuntang was devoted to her, but she couldn't protect him.
The personal nanny sighed and stepped forward to comfort her, "Your Majesty, please take a break and don't hurt yourself. Fortunately, Chuntang is loyal and didn't make any random accusations against you."
That's why Concubine Shu said, "Tomorrow, prepare a coffin for her burial, and give her family some extra money."
It can be said that the master-servant relationship between them is complete.
At the same time, she hated it. If it weren't for Yun Wan, Chuntang would not have died.
She was just drugged by an aphrodisiac, and that was all that mattered, but His Majesty insisted on pursuing the matter.
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