Chapter 304 I'll use you as scapegoats
Jiang Wan Ning gently placed her hand on Empress Song Zhu Yi's back, and the Empress came back to her senses. She straightened her back and said in a calm voice, "It's good that Consort Song is alright."
"You should still be careful in the future. If something really happens, no matter what happens to the survivors, I'm afraid your life can't be saved."
"You're only fifteen years old; you have decades ahead of you."
Song Zhuran nodded, "Sister, it's all Ranran's fault, Ranran was wrong, please don't be angry, sister."
Song Zhuran tugged at the Empress's sleeve and shook it.
The Empress gently tugged, and the sleeve slipped from Song Zhuran's hand. "Noble Lady Song. This is the Imperial Palace; the proper etiquette must be observed."
Song Zhuran responded timidly, "Sister, Ranran is used to it and doesn't want to be so distant with you."
"The rules of our ancestors cannot be broken. Now that you serve His Majesty alongside me, you are also considered a member of the royal family. You must also follow the proper rules in the future. Otherwise, how will I manage others in the future?"
Empress Song Zhuyi maintained the airs of the empress, showing no sisterly affection whatsoever.
Song Zhuran still pretended to be innocent and naive, but said with a wronged expression, "Ranran knows that my sister is unhappy about this, but Ranran really didn't mean it."
"Ranran is also a victim."
“Consort Song, please be careful with your words. It is your blessing to serve His Majesty. How can you say that you are a victim?”
"I am only stating the facts. Considering that you have just entered the palace, I will make arrangements for you to serve me in bed more often during this period."
The Empress said solemnly to Song Zhuran, "If Consort Song can give birth to a prince or princess for His Majesty, that would be the greatest blessing and merit."
The Empress's words changed Mingyue Palace's initial thought that the two sisters were at odds because the Empress was jealous.
If the Empress was jealous, why would she allow Consort Song to serve her in bed so often?
Song Zhuran forced an ugly smile. "Sister... Your Majesty the Empress, I am not feeling well and do not wish to serve you in bed. Please allow me to recuperate during this time, shall we?"
"Your Majesty, I promise I will not leave the gates of this Bright Moon Palace."
“Consort Song, you are in very good health now; it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say you’re stronger than an ox,” Yu Hai interjected.
Since his transmigration, he has avoided speaking as much as possible, except in front of Jiang Wan Ning and Shen Ru Zhi, for fear of saying the wrong thing.
However, when faced with someone like Song Zhuran, who turns the entire Yellow River into green tea after falling into it, he simply couldn't resist.
"Moreover, serving you in bed more often is actually good for your health," Yu Hai said.
Following Yu Hai's words, the Empress said, "Since that's the case, then you should serve me even better. Alright, you don't need to worry about this matter anymore. I won't harm you. Don't worry."
Song Zhuran's face was extremely ugly. He could fool Xiao Yu once or twice, but if it happened too many times, he would be found out sooner or later.
Moreover, she really didn't want to have to wait naked on the bed every time she was to serve the emperor.
But since Song Zhuyi was so persistent this time, it was probably not good to refuse again, so he had no choice but to agree.
Jiang Wanning asked Yu Hai in a low voice, "Little Master, what kind of medical pharmacology is this?"
"I just made that up," Yu Hai said in a low voice. "It's not good for her at all. I've already figured out that this little girl doesn't want to serve the emperor."
"If you smell the incense in her room for a long time, your body will appear weak, but it won't damage your health. That way, you won't have to serve the emperor in bed."
"There must be another reason why someone who didn't want to serve the emperor in bed ended up in the palace."
"I think this little girl already holds a grudge against you. You'd better be careful. After all, in this world, you're one of the big shots I can rely on, even though I'm your master."
Yu Hai said pitifully.
Jiang Wan Ning also joked, "Little Master is now the Prince Consort of Xixia, so I should be the one clinging to your coattails."
"Guess who that little foodie will choose between us?" Yu Hai's tone carried a hint of sourness.
"My relationship with Zhizhi is naturally incomparable to others," Jiang Wan Ning said proudly, raising her chin.
"Ahem." The Empress held a handkerchief to her nose and coughed twice to remind the two who were speaking in hushed tones, "Princess Langya, this matter concerns Doctor Yu's innocence."
"We'll keep you here until we find out the truth."
"I will do whatever Your Majesty says," Jiang Wanning said.
Empress Song Zhuyi turned and walked out of the room, standing on the steps and looking at the group of palace maids and eunuchs in the courtyard. "Today, Consort Song was poisoned."
“You are all guilty of neglecting your duties. If His Majesty finds out about this, you know what will happen to you.”
“However, if you reveal the clues you know and find out the real culprit, I can petition His Majesty to exempt the others from punishment.”
"Furthermore, the person who provides the clue will be rewarded with one thousand taels of silver and transferred to my palace as a first-class palace maid or eunuch."
"Of course, if there are any places you wish to go, I will grant your request, including serving by His Majesty's side."
Every servant in the palace wanted to serve the emperor. The emperor was the true master of the palace, and serving him made one superior to any other palace maid or eunuch.
Palace maids, in particular, might be fortunate enough to be favored by the emperor and could potentially become concubines in the harem.
A thousand taels of silver is not a small sum.
A group of palace maids and eunuchs looked at each other in bewilderment.
Empress Song Zhuyi then said, "I will only give you the time it takes for an incense stick to burn."
After Empress Song Zhuyi finished speaking, a maidservant lit incense. Just as the incense was about to burn out, a thin eunuch stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, this servant saw Xiao Chunzi give something to Physician Han."
Xiao Chunzi immediately knelt down, "Your Majesty, please understand, what I gave Physician Han was something Physician Han told me to get from the Imperial Hospital."
"Physician Han said that Doctor Yu's medicine box and silver needles have been used for a long time, and asked me to prepare a new set."
"This servant truly did not know, nor did I touch these silver needles."
The imperial physician, Han, stood to the side, keeping his head down and remaining silent.
Xiao Chunzi continued, "By the way, Physician Han also asked me to bring him a packet of medicine powder, which is on Physician Han's person."
"This servant truly knows nothing about this matter; I implore Your Majesty to investigate thoroughly."
Empress Song Zhuyi turned to look at Physician Han beside her, "Guards, search him!"
Two eunuchs responded and walked towards Physician Han. Physician Han raised his hand and sprinkled some medicine powder at the Empress. Upon seeing this, Jiang Wan Ning immediately blocked the Empress Song Zhu Yi's way.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Physician Han drew a dagger from his waist and stabbed it fiercely towards Jiang Wan Ning.
Because of the white powder, Jiang Wan Ning's vision was blurred, and by the time she could see clearly, the dagger was already stabbing towards her heart.
"Go to hell!" Physician Han said fiercely, "Even if I die, I'll drag you all down with me!"
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