Chapter 85 The Sixth Princess is Poisoned
However, because he was the Prince of Yan and the Grand Marshal of the army, he was ruthless and decisive in his actions, and the ministers of all departments dared not deceive or be perfunctory, and dared not even show the slightest negligence in their attitude.
Yan Cang is familiar with the affairs of each department and is quite efficient.
On the sixth day of the fifth lunar month, the weather gradually warmed up.
A sudden piece of news shattered the peace of the past few days.
Yan Jinyue is in trouble.
The old woman from Zhaoyang Palace sounded uneasy: "The Sixth Princess was fine when she returned from Shou'an Palace this evening, but before going to bed, she suddenly had severe abdominal pain and screamed repeatedly. Please, Your Highness, come to the palace to take a look as soon as possible."
It was already dark when Yan Cang returned to Shuangxue Courtyard.
Upon hearing this news, Chu Yunjin hurriedly put down her chopsticks: "Why is my stomach hurting so badly?"
"This servant is not quite sure. I have already asked the imperial physician to take a look and also informed the Empress Dowager," the nanny said, adding, "The Empress Dowager said that the Emperor is busy with state affairs, so we should not disturb him for now and let the imperial physician take a look first."
Yan Cang put on the outer robe he had just taken off. He originally intended to go to the palace alone, but Chu Yunjin grabbed his hand and said, "I'll go with you."
Yan Cang frowned: "What are you doing so late?"
Chu Yunjin said, "I won't feel at ease unless I go and see for myself."
Left with no other choice, Yan Cang could only ride his horse and take her with him into the palace.
In Zhaoyang Palace, Yan Jinyue was writhing in pain on the bed. Several maids were anxious and didn't know what to do: "Your Highness, please hang in there a little longer. The imperial physician is coming soon, and Prince Yan will be here soon too."
"The Empress Dowager has arrived!"
Yan Jinyue pressed her abdomen tightly, lifting her head from the overwhelming pain, tears streaming down her face: "Empress Dowager, I... my stomach hurts terribly..."
"Don't worry." The Empress Dowager quickly sat down on the edge of the bed, comforting her with heartache. "The imperial physician will be here soon."
No sooner had she finished speaking than hurried footsteps approached. The imperial physician, carrying his medicine chest, rushed over and entered the inner hall to pay his respects to the Empress Dowager.
"Stop with the formalities, quickly examine the Sixth Princess." The Empress Dowager frowned and ordered, "Why is she in so much pain all of a sudden?"
The imperial physician responded and knelt before the bed to take Yan Jinyue's pulse. His expression gradually became serious: "The Sixth Princess has been poisoned."
"Poisoned?" The Empress Dowager exclaimed in surprise. "How could he have been poisoned out of nowhere?"
Yan Jinyue gritted her teeth in pain, her forehead was covered in cold sweat, and her hair was soaked. She looked like she had just been pulled out of the water.
The Empress Dowager stared at the imperial physician: "Do you know what kind of poison it is?"
The imperial physician shook his head: "This old minister is not sure yet; I need to go back and review the medical records."
"Quickly, summon the other imperial physicians!"
"yes!"
The Empress Dowager held Yan Jinyue's hand and waited until the imperial physician left before lowering her voice and saying, "This poison won't kill you; it will only cause you to suffer from its effects every day, making you wish you were dead..."
Her voice was like a venomous snake, lingering in Yan Jinyue's ear.
Yan Jinyue stared wide-eyed at her, her expression gradually turning from fear to confusion: "Empress Dowager..."
"Each attack only lasts for about an hour." The Empress Dowager looked at her gently. "The Imperial Hospital has no antidote. Jin Yue, if your brother comes later, tell him that you want to marry Wen Heyun and beg him to let Wen Heyun go. Tell him that all the women in his harem are framing him... okay?"
Yan Jinyue's pupils shrank suddenly, her face turning pale with fear.
She gritted her teeth, trying to break free from the Empress Dowager's grasp.
But the Empress Dowager gripped her wrist tightly: "Jinyue, you don't want to experience this kind of pain every day from now on, do you?"
"Greetings, Your Highness Prince Yan! Greetings, Princess Yan!"
The sound of palace servants bowing could be heard outside.
The Empress Dowager released Yan Jinyue's wrist and asked with concern, "What exactly happened? How have you been taking care of the Sixth Princess? Has the Sixth Princess eaten anything suspicious?"
As Yan Cang entered the palace, he saw Yan Jinyue curled up on the bed and quickly went to her: "Jinyue!"
Yan Jinyue cried out in pain, her face covered in cold sweat, "It hurts! Royal brother, it hurts so much... ah—"
"Jinyue." Chu Yunjin rushed to the bedside, took her hand, and asked with concern, "What happened? Why is she in so much pain?"
"I...I don't know..." Yan Jinyue gritted her teeth, her face deathly pale. "The imperial physician said I've been poisoned..."
"Poisoned?" Chu Yunjin was shocked and subconsciously turned to look at the Empress Dowager. Thinking of the Empress Dowager's unusual behavior these days, she couldn't help but feel suspicious.
"Royal brother." Yan Jinyue gripped Yan Cang's hand tightly, trembling with pain. "Empress Dowager... Her Majesty the Empress Dowager told me to tell you that I'm going to marry Wen Heyun. Please spare Wen Heyun, otherwise... otherwise I'll be in this pain every single day..."
"Nonsense!" The Empress Dowager's face changed drastically, and she abruptly stood up. "Jinyue, seeing you in so much pain, I was heartbroken and didn't know what to do. How dare you... how dare you slander me like this? You... you..."
Yan Cang's expression was solemn as he looked at the Empress Dowager.
The Empress Dowager was annoyed by her gaze: "Why are you looking at me like that? Jin Yue is my granddaughter. What was my purpose in poisoning her?"
Yan Cang did not want to argue: "Qingchuan."
Qingchuan entered: "Your subordinate is here."
"Leave the palace immediately and mobilize two hundred soldiers from the Prince of Yan's residence to surround the residence of Princess Ning'an," Yan Cang ordered. "Starting from the moment you leave the palace, kill one person every half hour, beginning with the four members of the Wen family, including the Prince Consort Wen."
"Yan Cang!" The Empress Dowager's expression changed drastically, and she shouted angrily, "What do you want to do?"
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