Within a few hours, the palace maids and eunuchs in the courtyard came to report that the poisonous insects had been almost collected.
"Qiao'er, you just wait and see, I will definitely get justice for you and me!"
That very night, all the poisonous insects were released into Chuxiu Palace! Although they were not very poisonous, their numbers were enormous.
They're putting even more effort into targeting the west gate of Chuxiu Palace; it looks like they're aiming to kill Qiao Siyu.
However, she did not expect that Qiao Siyu was not in the palace tonight. Instead, she went to Ruan Yumu's place and said that the two of them were having a pleasant tea together because the plan at noon had succeeded.
"Sister, I also heard from Consort Jiang that Chu Yue is collecting poisonous insects! I dare not sleep for a while tonight, it would be good if you could keep me company and chat with me!"
"Of course!" Qiao Siyu chatted for a long time without leaving, so Ruan Yumu could only say that it would be good to sit a little longer. "What? Poisonous insects? Your Majesty, I have to go back to the palace. My sister Qiao Silin is still in Chuxiu Palace! I'm afraid that damned Chu Yue will throw the poisonous insects into Chuxiu Palace."
Qiao Siyu suddenly realized what was happening. She should hurry back now, what if something happened to her sister?
He bowed and left quickly.
Chu Yue's every move was under Ruan Yu Mu's control, but Ruan Yu Mu did not expect that the poisonous insects he had imagined would not come to Chengen Palace.
Jocelyn was very bored in the palace, and with her sister nowhere to be found, she went to bed early that night.
Ruan Yumu instantly lost her sleepiness. Ziling, seeing that it was getting late, urged, "Miss, I'll take care of the baby. You're pregnant now, so you should rest as soon as possible!"
Ruan and Mu tossed and turned in bed, unable to sleep, as if something big was about to happen!
"Mm," she replied to Zi Ling.
After spending time together, Zi Ling found herself increasingly unable to understand Consort Mu. It seemed that ever since she fell into the water, she had become extremely cold-blooded and ruthless!
As she watched Rong'er, Xiaohua, and Xiaoju die tragically at her hands, her heart began to turn cold.
Actually, this is for the best. Nowadays, girls know how to advance and retreat, are good at political maneuvering, and will even take the initiative to win over the emperor's heart. They are also becoming more and more meticulous in their work. Zi Ling doesn't know whether this is a good thing or a bad thing.
The Ruan Yu Mu of today is no longer the Ruan Yu Mu who was bullied at will in the backyard of the Qi family!
But she will definitely avenge her sister Bai Ling, so Xi Yun must die. It's perfect timing; by taking advantage of Qiao Siyu rescuing the Princess, she can then crush Xi Yun!
"Your Majesty, wake up! Something has happened at Chuxiu Palace!"
Ruan Yumu never expected that what she feared would actually happen.
"How is Consort Qiao Shuyi?"
"Miss, Consort Shuyi is alright, but Qiao Silin was bitten to death by a poisonous insect. It is said that when the guards went in to check, there was not a single piece of good flesh on her body. Consort Jiang Shuyuan in the East Courtyard is not in much better condition either; she is currently unconscious."
Ruan and Mu hurriedly dragged themselves to visit him.
"Your Majesty Wanrong, you've botched it!"
"What? You can't even handle such a small matter? You're not even as good as Qiao'er's finger!" Chu Yue was furious when she heard the news, but to avoid arousing suspicion, she covered her mouth and pretended to be very scared.
"I've said it before: this palace has been uninhabited for a long time, so it should be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected!"
Watching her act so convincingly, I felt a sense of fear.
"But Qiao Shuyi's younger sister, Qiao Silin, died on the spot, and Consort Jiang Shuyuan also fell into a coma!"
Upon hearing the news, she was overjoyed and wanted to jump for joy, but she didn't want anyone with ulterior motives to see.
She was still clutching the handkerchief.
"Quickly check if there are any poisonous insects in our Chengfu Palace, lest we get bitten. We have to be careful!"
He held a feather duster and pretended to sweep around.
"Your Majesty, Consort Wanrong has made a move against those two in Chuxiu Palace!"
It was already late at night, and Her Majesty the Empress was still patiently copying scriptures. Truly a lady of high birth, so composed. Hearing her maid's report, she slowly raised her head. "Don't interfere. Our Jingren Palace must not get involved. This woman is arrogant and domineering; sooner or later she'll bring trouble upon herself! I'm waiting to see the show!"
One person was bitten to death in one go, and several palace maids and eunuchs were all poisoned and fell into a coma. Everyone in the palace suffered injuries of varying degrees. This is no small matter! Chu Yue was too ruthless.
Ruan Yumu wanted to go and see her right away, but Ziling stopped her, "Miss, you're pregnant, so you shouldn't go. Besides, you're currently under the Emperor's confinement, and you'll only cause trouble for yourself!"
Ruan Yu Mu was very disappointed. He had indeed worried too much and had even forgotten that he was still under house arrest.
Reluctantly, he could only go back to his room and continue lying down.
"Ziling, go and see what's going on? Or go and find out if Consort Qiao is alright. As long as she's alright, we don't need to worry about anyone else."
Upon receiving the message, Zi Ling could only ask someone to inquire about it. After all, the gates of Chengen Palace were tightly closed, and the only way to enter and exit was through a dog hole in a dilapidated house behind it. If this continued for a long time, it would inevitably be discovered by someone with ulterior motives, and the crime of deceiving the emperor would be no laughing matter.
Meanwhile, Eunuch Wu had arrived at Chuxiu Palace. He saw that the courtyard was crawling with poisonous insects, and the guards were frantically trying to catch them. There were countless unconscious people. Qiao Siyu was fine, but Qiao Silin on the bed was unrecognizable. Her death was extremely cruel.
When Qiao Siyu saw Eunuch Wu arrive, she stepped forward nervously, her voice trembling with tears, "Please, Eunuch Wu, do justice for our Chuxiu Palace! This must be a trap set by a vile person, otherwise how could so many poisonous insects appear out of nowhere!"
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