Seeing Chen Yu collapse, the Emperor was surprised and was about to go forward to check on her when Hong Yu stopped him:
"Your Majesty, Chen Yu has suffered from a chronic leg ailment since childhood. In the cold winter, she loses feeling in her legs and may even faint. I beg Your Majesty to send a hot soup and imperial physicians to examine her."
After Hongyu finished speaking, her face turned pale and she was sweating profusely.
The Emperor was surprised and stepped forward to examine Hongyu. He noticed that she had been raising her arm as if to cover something, so he pulled her arm away and what he saw was a blood-stained dagger.
The Emperor exclaimed in alarm: "Mu Chenyu has attempted to assassinate the Empress! Quickly summon the Imperial Physician!"
At this moment, King Jing and Cuiwei arrived at the palace gate, where they saw Fei Cui rushing out and grabbing Cuiwei, bursting into tears.
The beautiful girl, Chen Yu, attempted to assassinate the Empress, and the Emperor imprisoned her.
The Empress pleaded for Chenyu, but the Emperor became enraged and left the Jiaofang Palace, saying he would poison Chenyu.
The Empress has been stabbed by Miss Chenyu and is unable to leave the palace. She has specially ordered Jade to invite Prince Jing to the palace to plead for Miss Chenyu's life...
King Jing was terrified and hurried towards the Ziji Palace, his heart filled with doubts.
Upon arriving at the Ziji Palace, Eunuch Cai greeted him, "Prince Jing, His Majesty is currently discussing important matters with Prime Minister Kong, and I'm afraid he will be unable to see you for the time being."
Prince Jing pushed Eunuch Cai aside and was about to move forward when two palace guards drew their swords to stop him.
Prince Jing dared not force his way in, and could only shout: "Your Majesty, Mu Chenyu, as a woman, is kind, compassionate, and deeply righteous. She donated a thousand cotton quilts and a hundred catties of precious herbs to the northern frontier. How can Your Majesty punish such a woman who is loyal to the country and cares deeply for the soldiers on the frontier? I beg Your Majesty for mercy..."
Eunuch Cai, terrified, tugged at Prince Jing's sleeve to dissuade him: "Oh dear, Prince Jing, please don't shout! Miss Chenyu attempted to assassinate the Empress; that's a capital offense, punishable by death. The Emperor has already shown her extraordinary mercy by granting her a cup of poisoned wine and allowing her to die with her body intact."
Has the Emperor already bestowed upon him poisoned wine that could cause a fish to sink in the water?
Eunuch Cai replied: "The poisoned wine has already been delivered to the prison."
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