While changing clothes, Jiangxiang said, "Whoever did this today, they really have a lot of nerve."
"Yes, that's quite a large sum. Are they absolutely certain they can't find out? Or are they absolutely certain they won't investigate?" Yan Nangui frowned.
"So I'd better eat more, I still have to go over there later." His Majesty's anger hadn't been unleashed yet.
"It's true that this beauty is on the rise after giving birth, blocking the way for many people. But Luo Wanyi is also out of favor. Why is she also being targeted?" Chanyi asked.
“She may be out of favor, but being able to bear children is a skill in the harem. If she has another child, regardless of gender, she will be promoted. Besides, offspring are important. Now that she is out of favor, who knows if she won’t be valued for being fertile?” Yan Nangui said.
“You’re right,” several people agreed.
The meal arrived shortly afterward.
Although something had happened, the meal was still plentiful. After eating, Yan Nangui rested for a while, then changed his clothes and went out.
The leaders are probably all quite annoyed, so it's best not to be late.
Inside Fengxiang Palace, Shu Chengfeng sat with a grim expression.
The Empress knelt down: "Your Majesty, I am incompetent. I have investigated thoroughly, but there are still no results."
In the short time since the incident, she really couldn't apprehend the person immediately.
At this time, everyone arrived one after another. They had all been dressed quite formally earlier, but they had all gone back to change, and presumably they had already eaten.
Shu Chengfeng told the Empress to rise, and after everyone paid their respects, they all took their seats.
"Tell my sisters that Consort Luo is fine and just needs to rest. Consort Qu... has miscarried and also needs to rest. Consort Jiang is over a month pregnant, but thankfully she is in good health and is fine too; she just needs to rest," the Empress said.
"Consort Jiang is indeed fortunate," said Consort Ye.
Upon seeing Shu Chengfeng's gloomy face, he quickly stopped talking.
"This is far too blatant. Who is it that is so ruthless as to dare to attack two imperial heirs?" Consort Xiang frowned.
"The people involved have all been apprehended and are being interrogated," the Empress said.
"There's medicinal powder in the iceberg that can cause miscarriage?" Yan Nangui asked.
"The imperial physician's point is that it also depends on the dosage and the individual's pregnancy condition. Consort Luo's pregnancy is more stable, and Consort Jiang is also in good health. Only Consort Qu hasn't felt any pain, only some dizziness. By the time she realized something was wrong, it was too late," said Consort Xiangxian.
"The person who drugged me is incredibly cunning and frightening," Consort Mu frowned.
"Yes, if they harm the imperial heir today, who knows what day they might have a sordid affair with someone and directly poison him? Or even endanger His Majesty and the Empress..." Ye Xiaoyi also seemed very frightened.
Just then, Yun Ji entered.
"Your Majesty, those maids have confessed, but... there are some hidden details. It's not convenient to explain at this time. Please return to Beichen Palace first."
Shu Chengfeng grunted and stood up: "I'll go back first. The Empress will continue the investigation. Make sure they are well taken care of."
The Empress agreed, and at this moment everyone was thinking about what secrets couldn't be revealed.
In the Beichen Palace, Shu Chengfeng asked, "Is the Empress Dowager involved?"
“Indeed, the eunuch in the storeroom said it was someone from the Empress Dowager’s palace who notified us. But we didn’t see anyone. We only got a packet of medicine as requested. We sprinkled it on the iceberg when we touched it. I dare not act rashly. May I ask Your Majesty, should we arrest this person?” Yun Ji asked.
"Of course." Shu Chengfeng took a deep breath.
To be honest, how much trust did he have with the Empress Dowager?
The Empress Dowager is so eager to push the Ye family to take the lead. If she wants the Ye family's daughter to take the lead, how much can she actually do?
Will it harm his offspring?
Yunji quickly went to Ruining Palace to arrest Ruxin. Ruxin was a first-class palace maid; although not the most personal, she was someone the Empress Dowager trusted.
When Yunji went there, he went straight to her residence, as she was not on duty that day.
The door was firmly held shut from the inside, and when it was finally pried open, the man was already hanging.
The Empress Dowager was shocked upon hearing this, realizing that she had fallen into someone else's trap. Unfortunately, with no one to testify, it would be difficult to clarify the matter.
After hearing this, Shu Chengfeng sneered.
"Tell me, did Mother do it or not?"
Yun Ji knelt down: "This subordinate does not know, but... who would dare to frame the Empress Dowager? Ru Xin has served her for decades!"
Shu Chengfeng smiled again: "Go and tell the imperial physician to prepare a medicine for me. After drinking it, I will never be able to conceive again."
“Yes, Your Majesty… this…” Yun Ji was a little nervous.
"Yunji, tell me, should I give it to Consort Ye or Consort Ye?" Shu Chengfeng asked.
"I don't know..." Yun Ji thought to himself, "I dare not say."
"I allow you to speak," Shu Chengfeng said calmly.
"This... if this is truly what I'm saying, then... then perhaps we shouldn't hurt Her Highness the Imperial Concubine? Although Her Highness the Imperial Concubine... Her Highness the Imperial Concubine's heart is good," Yun Ji said.
"Yes, you're right. Then give it to Ye Xiaoyi, and watch her drink it. Make sure she drinks it. If anything goes wrong again..." Shu Chengfeng said calmly.
Yun Ji hurriedly kowtowed: "Your subordinate will certainly not make a mistake."
Shu Chengfeng waved his hand.
No one knows how deep Shu Chengfeng's resentment towards the Empress Dowager ran.
At that moment, he couldn't believe his mother.
His anger had reached its peak, so he gave the order without hesitation.
After Yunji left, he also left.
He went straight to Zhaochun Palace.
At this time, Yan Nangui was still with the Empress.
Meanwhile, when Yunji went to the Imperial Hospital to ask for this medicine, the imperial physicians were stunned.
However, knowing what happened today, I dared not delay.
I quickly prepared a dose of medicine and brewed it.
The Empress Dowager was anxious to know where the Emperor had gone and wanted to see him, but the Emperor had gone to Consort Yan's palace.
The Empress Dowager was at a loss for words. She hadn't done it, but the person was indeed dead.
Not only did they die, but they also actually found medicine powder in their bodies.
It's really hard to explain.
Knowing that His Majesty had gone to Zhaochun Palace, someone naturally rushed to invite Consort Yan back to the palace.
Under the gaze of everyone, Yan Nan Gui said, "Then I will go back first."
"Go ahead, His Majesty is furious today, sister, serve him well. Try your best to appease him," the Empress said.
"Yes, Your Majesty, rest assured, I will do my best." Yan Nangui said as she got up and left.
After leaving Fengxiang Palace, Yan Nan returned home, and Shu Chengfeng was furious today.
It wasn't just because the child was miscarried, but mainly because it was so embarrassing in front of the royal family.
Whoever did it, once they find out, tsk.
In Zhaochun Palace, Shu Chengfeng was in her study, opening the box containing the paintings.
"Why isn't my name here?" he asked without any emotion.
"Who is His Majesty? He's naturally kept separate. How could he possibly blend in here?" Yan Nangui said with a smile.
This box contained the Empress, the women of the harem, and some members of the imperial clan whom she had met before.
There was another box containing the servants' belongings.
Shu Chengfeng's item was left alone; whether she cared or not, she had to maintain a certain demeanor.
Shu Chengfeng put down the painting in his hand, without saying that he wanted to see his own.
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