Soon, the nanny brought over the calming medicine packet.
Shen Yunjiao opened a package and took out all the medicinal herbs to examine them carefully.
Indeed, these are common medicinal herbs used to calm the nerves and promote rest, including jujube seed, ophiopogon japonicus, and poria cocos. In theory, these herbs should not cause any major harm to pregnant women.
Shen Yunjiao got up, spread the medicinal herbs out on the table, and then took a candle.
Under the candlelight, the medicinal herbs shimmered with a white light, like they were covered with snowflakes.
Upon seeing this, Shen Yunjiao immediately pulled out the silver hairpin from her hair and used the sharp tip to scratch the surface of the jujube kernel. Soon, a thin film peeled off.
Shen Yunjiao's expression changed, and she immediately turned her head to Prince Guangping and said, "These medicinal herbs have been 'added to something'."
"What did you say?!"
The Prince of Guangping was furious, his face so dark it looked like he was about to tear the roof off.
Upon hearing this, the old nanny's legs went weak with fright. She knelt on the ground and cried, "Your Highness, this calming prescription is something the old lady always got from Doctor Ming. It can't be wrong."
Shen Yunjiao frowned deeply and looked at the nanny, saying, "I don't know who this Doctor Ming is, but every single herb in his medicine packet is coated with lead powder. Once the body absorbs this lead powder, it's like poisoning the meridians, which naturally makes a person drowsy. That's why this prescription is so effective."
"Are you saying that this calming formula is poisonous?" Prince Guangping asked grimly.
“Your Highness, the doctor who invented this formula must have known that lead powder can induce sleep, which is why he sprinkled the powder on the medicinal herbs to achieve a sleep-inducing effect. However, the amount of lead powder in the medicine that the Princess Consort took this time was clearly excessive. That is why the Princess Consort has not yet woken up.” Shen Yunjiao slowly stood up and walked to Prince Guangping to say.
Hearing her methodical analysis from the side, Xiao Huaijin couldn't help but raise his eyebrows in surprise.
He gazed at the woman before him, seemingly gaining a new understanding of her.
Prince Guangping also looked at Shen Yunjiao and asked anxiously, "Miss Shen, do you have any ideas?"
After a moment of contemplation, Shen Yunjiao calmly said, "I need to induce vomiting in the Princess."
The room fell silent.
Seeing the tense expressions on everyone's faces, Shen Yunjiao quickly reassured them, "This is not difficult, and it will not harm the fetus."
After saying this, the Prince of Guangping's expression improved slightly. He looked at Shen Yunjiao solemnly and said, "Miss Shen, I entrust the lives of Yan Zhen and the child to you."
Xiao Huaijin frowned slightly upon hearing this. This was a matter of life and death; how could he entrust it to someone so casually?
If something goes wrong, should Shen Yunjiao, a weak and helpless woman, bear the responsibility?
Thinking of this, he wanted to speak up and help Shen Yunjiao refuse.
Unexpectedly, Shen Yunjiao spoke first, saying, "Your Highness, rest assured. Before that, clear out the people in the room. Fuxia, go and get the key to ask Anzhai for my tools."
Shen Yunjiao quickly and calmly gave the instructions, while she returned to the bedside to keep a close eye on the princess's vital signs.
"Everyone, get out!" At the Prince of Guangping's command, everyone quickly lowered their heads and left.
Xiao Huaijin's gaze followed the woman sitting on the edge of the bed. She was dressed in a plain white dress, without any jewelry. Her sleeves were rolled up to her arms, making her look clean and simple, yet she possessed a kind of neat beauty.
Xiao Huaijin only noticed at this moment that the woman in front of him was not wearing any makeup, yet she was incredibly beautiful, and his gaze deepened.
The Prince of Guangping glanced at His Majesty, hesitated for a moment, and did not know how to ask the great Buddha to leave.
Seeing that His Majesty was focusing all his attention on Shen Yunjiao, Prince Guangping immediately understood.
It seems even His Majesty finds it hard to resist the charms of beautiful women.
Shen Yunjiao took the pulse of the Princess of Guangping again. When she turned around, she saw Xiao Huaijin standing there like a wooden statue, not moving at all, just staring at her.
She then said calmly, "Your Majesty, please wait outside. It is not appropriate for you to stay here with us, given your noble status."
Xiao Huaijin lowered his eyes and ignored her.
What a joke, if he left now.
What if the Prince of Guangping suddenly gets angry? Who will protect her then?
Shen Yunjiao rolled her eyes speechlessly and could only say to Xiao Huaijin again, "You're getting in my way here."
These words startled even a seasoned man like Prince Guangping, who was used to seeing all sorts of storms.
This is His Majesty the Emperor, who rules over the entire Dayong Empire! How dare Miss Shen speak so disrespectfully to His Majesty?
The Prince of Guangping knew that his nephew was not someone to be trifled with. The series of reform policies he implemented in court alone were enough to show that he was ruthless and that his previous gentle and refined demeanor was just an act.
Just as Prince Guangping was vaguely worried about Shen Yunjiao, Xiao Huaijin didn't mind at all. Instead, he slowly said, "Then I will wait for you outside. Just tell me if you need anything."
After saying that, he turned and strode away.
Prince Guangping watched Xiao Huaijin's retreating figure with a somewhat enigmatic expression in his eyes.
But soon his guard took Fuxia back to the manor. They had ridden a fine horse there, so the journey back and forth didn't take long.
Fu Xia huffed and puffed as she carried a wooden box into the main room.
Shen Yunjiao immediately stepped forward and took out all the acupuncture equipment she needed.
Fu Xia was followed by Doctor Li, whom she hadn't seen for many days. Upon hearing about this, he volunteered to come and assist Shen Yunjiao.
Both of them were highly skilled doctors. After Shen Yunjiao briefly explained the situation, Doctor Li immediately went to prepare emetics.
When the steaming hot medicine was brought to the bedside of the unconscious princess, the veins on the back of Prince Guangping's hand bulged, and he suddenly seemed a little uneasy.
"It's alright, Your Highness. Trust our medical skills," Shen Yunjiao was the first to notice his unusual behavior and reassured him.
Prince Guangping was extremely nervous, but he could only whisper, "I'm entrusting this to you, Miss Shen."
Shen Yunjiao nodded slightly.
She sat down next to the princess, straightened her limp body, and then Doctor Li slowly poured the medicine down her throat.
Yan Zhen's face was pale, and her brows were furrowed unconsciously.
Half an hour later, she suddenly started trembling all over, and Shen Yunjiao immediately shouted, "Quickly prepare the basin."
Yan Zhen vomited a large amount of something, almost emptying her stomach.
Prince Guangping watched this scene quietly, his fist clenched in his sleeve.
He was filled with resentment. If he had known how hard Yan Zhen was working, he shouldn't have let her get pregnant!
It's all my fault.
But before Prince Guangping could feel more guilty, Shen Yunjiao called out to him, "Your Highness, the Princess Consort has woken up, she needs you."
Upon hearing this, the Prince of Guangping shuddered and immediately rushed to Yan Zhen's side.
Shen Yunjiao switched places with him and instructed, "Your Highness, please hold the Princess well. I will administer acupuncture immediately."
She knelt beside the princess, busy with her work, while the Prince of Guangping watched his wife gradually regain consciousness. This impetuous and domineering man finally couldn't help but tear up.
"Zhen'er, I'm so sorry!"
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