Chapter 896 She is already yesterday’s flower
She thought for a moment and said, "I once suspected that Concubine Li had tampered with the Emperor's tea, but yesterday Concubine Kang went to great lengths to have the Imperial Hospital investigate, and they found no flaws. So, what about that taste you mentioned?"
"I also heard about the tea incident."
Zhu Chengxuan said, "Although I wasn't there, if the people from the Imperial Hospital can't find out, then there shouldn't be any problems."
"But the people in the Imperial Hospital didn't detect that smell either."
"Because the medical books studied by the people in the Imperial Hospital were all compiled by doctors from the Central Plains, the medicinal herbs recorded in them are naturally also common in the Central Plains."
“…”
"Because I have a wide range of interests, I have seen some rare medicinal herbs in the Western Regions."
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"Also, the scent is not only very faint, but almost imperceptible—I even suspected it might be my imagination. Furthermore, it's very complex, and I can only barely guess that one of the ingredients is somewhat similar to a special medicinal fragrance I'm familiar with, used in the Western Regions."
When Nan Yan heard this, she immediately said, "Princess Li is from the Western Regions!"
Zhu Chengxuan murmured, "Then, it's possible."
Nan Yan asked, "Why didn't you tell the emperor about this?"
Zhu Chengxuan said softly, "Firstly, the smell is too faint. I really can't be sure. When I went to my father's side again today, I couldn't smell it at all. Secondly, I also heard about what happened in Yangxingzhai yesterday. I'm afraid-"
“…”
Nan Yan took a deep breath.
She also understood.
It is indeed very risky to act rashly before the matter is fully investigated.
Just like yesterday, Wu Wan acted rashly without clarifying the matter. Of course, part of it was also Nan Yan's instigation.
The result was right before their eyes.
With the "lessons learned from the past", Zhu Feng must be even more indifferent to this kind of frame-up.
Therefore, Zhu Chengxuan was right not to be impulsive.
Nan Yan said, "But, we can't just sit there and do nothing, right?"
Zhu Chengxuan said, "I added a medicine to the incense burner used by the emperor. If the emperor is really affected by that medicine, then I can try to reduce its medicinal properties."
Nan Yan said in surprise: "Is it the incense burner you brought today?"
"good,"
Zhu Chengxuan said, "But, because I haven't figured out what other medicines are in that medicinal fragrance, the fragrance I sent may not be very effective."
“…”
"I just hope it can be alleviated as much as possible."
“…”
He was very cautious when he spoke, because indeed, he himself was not very sure.
But there was an indescribable complicated expression on Nan Yan's face.
She murmured, "That's good enough."
Having said that, she smiled again.
This answer, or rather, this possibility, was already a pleasant surprise to her.
Just yesterday, when she discovered that there was nothing unusual in the tea, her heart almost sank into an ice cave, because that fact proved to her that Zhu Feng had really changed.
In his heart, in his eyes, there was only Feng Shu, and no longer himself.
But now, Zhu Chengxuan seemed to have given her some hope.
Zhu Feng is not really like that.
Maybe he was really just under the influence of some drugs, so he was so cold and ruthless to her, and even wanted to take Xinping away from her.
If so, then maybe they still have a chance.
She still has a chance.
Nan Yan asked hurriedly: "Then, what else can we do?"
Zhu Chengxuan said, "Originally, after discovering that fragrance yesterday, I wanted to try to investigate further, but now I'm afraid I don't have the time."
"Why?"
"Because, my father has ordered that the capital will be officially moved soon."
"Officially moving the capital?!"
Nan Yan was shocked again.
Unexpectedly, when they were so overwhelmed, this big thing fell on them again.
You know, this is much more important than Zhu Feng's change in attitude towards her, or even his intention to take Xinping away.
Moving the capital is not just about transporting some things and some people to the north.
But the center of gravity of the entire Great Yan Dynasty must be moved to the north!
Various forces are intertwined in this, and there is even Prince Ning, who has recently obtained the power of Prince Yin Jing. Nan Yan has begun to pay attention to him.
Things are probably not that simple.
Nan Yan said softly, "I understand. Your Highness, now go and do what you should do."
Zhu Chengxuan said, "I told the Imperial Concubine about this because I hope you won't be sad for now. Maybe things will turn around."
Nan Yan smiled and said, "Thank you."
Zhu Chengxuan said, "My Lady, please don't say that word between us."
Nan Yan was stunned again, then smiled again: "Okay."
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At the same time, in Yangxingzhai, Feng Shu sat at the table, looking at the silver-gray rain outside, her face even gloomier than the rain.
The palace maid Xiao Man came over and whispered, "Empress Li, is it—not done?"
Feng Shu rarely showed anger in the past few days.
She came back almost in the rain, but the rain could not wash away the frustration and even some resentment in her eyes.
She originally thought that everything would go according to her plan, and she could also take away Princess Xinping, the most valuable concubine by her side. But after taking the princess away, Si Nanyan would lose even the last means and opportunity to win the emperor's favor.
But unexpectedly, a Cheng Yaojin suddenly appeared halfway.
The King of Wei suddenly came to report the incident, causing her plan to fail again.
How could this be such a coincidence? Could it be that the King of Wei came to Yangxingzhai yesterday just to report this matter to Zhu Feng?
Feng Shu gritted her teeth in regret.
If I had known this earlier, I would have asked him to wake up Zhu Feng.
Instead, now, I have failed.
You know, in order to take revenge on Si Nanyan, she had increased the dosage of the medicine yesterday, almost enough for ordinary people to smell the medicine. It was a desperate move!
It was because of such a large dose of the medicine that Zhu Feng finally agreed to take Princess Xinping away from Si Nanyan.
But I didn't expect——
She gritted her teeth and pounded her fist on the table.
Xiaoman next to him was so scared that she didn't dare to speak.
However, when she thought about how Ran Xiaoyu, Si Nanyan's most trusted and most capable assistant, was thrown into jail today, and how Si Nanyan looked embarrassed and helpless in the imperial study, she couldn't help but reveal a sneer on her face.
Although it was not a complete success, what happened today was enough.
It was enough to make this noble concubine understand that she was now the most beloved woman in the emperor's heart, and she was already yesterday's flower.
Thinking of this, she laughed again.
"It doesn't matter,"
She stretched out her red nail-painted fingers, gently scratched the corners of her lips, and said softly, "There's still a long way to go..."
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