As the two palace maids left the house, they heard the eunuch in front of the emperor announce, "The emperor has arrived!"
Xuan Ling rushed over without even changing his dragon robe.
Just by looking at the palace maid's footsteps, you can tell what she is going to do.
Wei Yan said: "You don't need to go, Xiao Fuzi, take two guards to search Guanju Palace."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
He walked up to Sheng Xiyan and reached out to pull her up.
The two looked at each other, knowing tacitly what the other wanted to say.
Yanyan, don’t be afraid. Now that I’m here, no one dares to bully you.
You are finally here. I will kneel for a while longer. My knees will hurt.
Empress Duan and the other two concubines bowed and greeted each other.
"Your Majesty, your humble concubine, pays homage to His Majesty."
Xuan Ling sat down in the seat of honor, with Sheng Xiyan standing beside him.
Empress Duan and the two imperial physicians reported the situation in detail.
"Your Majesty, after Concubine Xian fainted, a large rash broke out on her body, nearly disfiguring her. Fortunately, Concubine Dun was quick-witted and urgently summoned the imperial physician for treatment."
Xuan Ling hit the nail on the head: "They went to Guanju Palace at the same time, so why was only Concubine Xian poisoned, while Concubine Zhang was fine?"
Empress Duan was speechless, "I, your concubine, am also baffled by this."
Dun Guiyuan squeezed up,
"I wonder if it's because Concubine Xian got first place in the exam and will soon be serving as an attendant to the emperor, so someone wants to disfigure her and prevent her from serving as an attendant to the emperor?"
Xuan Ling scolded: "You are such a clueless person, and you have learned to criticize others by making indirect accusations?"
Dun Guiyuan knelt down in fear and said in a trembling voice, "Your Majesty, please calm down. I am only sharing my speculation."
Empress Duan said cautiously, "Your Majesty, there is indeed something wrong with the cup of tea that Concubine Xian drank."
Sheng Xiyan was speechless. They all wanted to overthrow me. Being a favorite concubine only made people jealous.
Xuan Ling said nothing, waiting for the search results to come out.
The narrow and long phoenix eyes glanced at Sheng Xiyan,
You wouldn't do that, would you?
I don't.
I don’t think you are that stupid.
Empress Duan watched the two of them exchange glances, feeling mixed emotions.
An indescribable sourness.
Emperor Xuanwu has always been aloof and stern towards others, but now he is becoming more and more gentle towards a woman, and in public.
Eunuch Fu came back with two guards to reply.
"Your Majesty, no poisons, including the Five Poison Powder, were found in Guanju Palace."
Xuan Ling nodded and said, "I think so."
Empress Duan respectfully advised:
"Your Majesty, Consort Xian was poisoned in Guanju Palace, and there's a teacup as evidence. Even if the poison isn't found, Consort Chen is still a strong suspect.
If we handle it with care, it might cause panic in the harem and harm Concubine Chen's reputation. Why not investigate it thoroughly and clear Concubine Chen's name?"
What I mean is, please don't be too biased. The teacup is the evidence. If you don't pursue the matter, others will think you are protecting your favorite concubine and are incompetent and unjust.
This is a roundabout way of putting a big hat on someone.
Sheng Xiyan bowed and said, "Your Majesty, the Empress is right. I have never done anything wrong and I am not afraid of being investigated."
Xuan Ling said solemnly, "Send Concubine Xian back to Yuhua Pavilion for treatment. As for Concubine Chen, she will be confined to Guanju Palace and not allowed to leave."
Everyone was convinced by this treatment.
The emperor and empress walked in front, and the others followed behind and left the side hall of Guanju Palace.
At the door, Xuan Ling stopped and waited for Sheng Xiyan to come over.
He took her hand and said, "Yanyan, go back without worry, I will take care of it."
"I understand."
Sheng Xiyan's eyes fell on Xuan Ling's thin lips, and saw that his lips were a little dry.
"I will have a box of rose lip balm sent over shortly. Your Majesty, please apply a layer before going to bed.
Also send a box of heat-clearing tea with it, the Emperor will like to drink it."
"Okay, I'll make a note of that."
The four hands were kneading each other as if no one was around.
The two of them were so reluctant to part, as if they were going to the battlefield separately.
Empress Duan watched carefully from the side. It was obvious that Concubine Chen had not yet been cleared of the suspicion of harming others, so why did the emperor have such a gentle expression?
I just feel uncomfortable.
I am the emperor's wife.
Dun Guiyuan cursed secretly behind her back,
"You vixen, you bitch, you only know how to act coyly to seduce the Emperor!"
In just two days, the incident involving Concubine Xian caused quite a stir in the harem and even spread to the former dynasty.
In the Yangxin Palace, Xuanling Longwei was furious.
"That's ridiculous. What are they saying?"
Eunuch Fu was extremely terrified.
"Everyone is talking about it. Empress Zhaoyi is very jealous and poisoned Concubine Xian in order to dominate the emperor alone."
Xuan Ling laughed angrily.
Does Yanyan need to poison other concubines to win favor?
He also suspected that Concubine Xian had poisoned herself, so he sent people to search Yuhua Pavilion, but no poison was found.
So where did the Five Poisons Powder come from?
"Go and have Commander Xue search Lady Zhang's bedroom to see if he finds anything."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
After a cup of tea, we entered the Pixiang Hall.
Concubine Zhang stood at the doorway, watching the imperial guards searching inside and out.
After a while, the search was completed.
Lady Zhang asked, "Has Commander Xue found anything?"
"No poison was found. I will return to report to the Emperor."
After Commander Xue left,
The palace maid stepped forward, "My lady..."
Concubine Zhang stretched out her hand to silence her, then walked straight into the hall and closed the door.
Another day passed and there was still no progress in the case.
The next morning, the whole palace paid their respects.
The concubines were discussing the matter heatedly, and most of them were delighted.
Concubine Jia smiled and said, "Finally, this bitch has been locked up. The Emperor can finally see us."
Concubine Liang jokingly said, "Sister Concubine Jia, I've been in solitary confinement for three months, and you haven't even climbed onto the dragon bed yet?"
At first glance, it turned out that Concubine Shu was absent due to illness, and Concubine De was also absent due to taking care of the Second Prince.
Liang Fei Sifu, Si Shu Fei, if I get the chance, I will take revenge and try to kill you.
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