Read the previous chapter; there was a bug last night.
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Chu Yuan neither denied nor admitted it.
He watched as the fleeting panic crossed Dugu Pingting's face.
The latter was still confused. It shouldn't be like this, right? She had prepared all the ingredients so that the Empress Dowager would feel comfortable for a while, but after a couple of days, she would feel even worse.
When the time comes, the Empress Dowager will remember her kindness and allow her to enter the palace to prepare medicinal cuisine. After all, two days have passed, and no matter how much they investigate, they won't be able to trace it back to her.
The main reason is that she was very careful each time, being both skillful and patient. The various minor ailments that the Empress Dowager suffered from were not something that could be cured overnight, but rather something that was gradually "adjusted" over a long period of time.
There hadn't been any incidents in the past ten years or so, so why is the reaction so strong today?
Could it be that the Empress Dowager is getting old and has been ravaged by a slow poison for so many years, causing a minor illness to develop into a major one?
Thinking this, Dugu Pingting felt a little panicked. She hadn't gotten married yet and hadn't received any great benefits from the Empress Dowager. If the old woman really died, wouldn't she be at a great loss?
“Grandmother…Grandmother…” Dugu Pingting choked back tears and rushed over, embracing the Empress Dowager and sobbing uncontrollably.
Granny Ji couldn't hold her back. She thought to herself that this girl was completely flustered. She was supposed to be treating the Empress Dowager, but instead, she was crying like this...
"Do you think the imperial physicians could diagnose any problems?"
As soon as the imperial physicians arrived, the others quickly dispersed, and Dugu Pingting was also pulled up by Granny Ji's call.
After crying, her eyes were clear and bright with a hint of red, making her exceptionally beautiful.
The rare look of panic on her face disappeared, and she completely regained her usual gentleness and composure.
But who is truly ungrateful? The first time, she went with Dugu Yue to catch her husband cheating; the second time, she deliberately made a scene at the banquet; and this time, she simply went to the palace to show off her presence.
To put it bluntly, she was afraid that if she gained the Empress Dowager's favor, all her hard work over the years would be in vain.
Chu Yuan's voice was very soft, and Dugu Ling, who was closest to her, turned her head slightly, "You're asking me? I suspect you're the one who poisoned my grandmother!"
"Don't make things up if you haven't seen them with your own eyes." Chu Yuan refused to admit it no matter what.
Dugu Ling wasn't entirely sure, and said quietly, "Whatever it is, let's wait for the imperial physician's result."
Dugu Pingting had been pretending in front of them for more than ten years, and no one would suspect her at first glance.
Upon hearing this, Chu Yuan raised an eyebrow. Could the imperial physician really tell?
That's not necessarily true.
Dugu Pingting's expression was off just now, but now she's calm and composed, as if she has everything under control.
Don't forget she's a repeat offender; she might even have people working for the Imperial Hospital.
Sure enough, after taking the pulse, Physician Hu bowed his head and said, "Your Majesty, this is an old ailment of the Empress Dowager. She was overwhelmed with worry, and coupled with her physical discomfort, she ate too quickly just now, which triggered her fainting."
"Your Majesty, I will prescribe two prescriptions. If you decoct and take the medicine according to the prescriptions, you should recover in three to five days."
Dugu Tianxiong had no doubts. Over the years, the Empress Dowager had contracted the disease on and off many times.
Humans eat grains and other foods, so how can they not get sick?
Even he needs to take medicine several times a year.
But Granny Ji was worried. Even if it was an old ailment, there was no reason why someone who was fine just a moment ago would suddenly faint and not wake up!
Therefore, she stopped Physician Hu, "Sir, I serve the Empress Dowager closely, and I have something I shouldn't say, please forgive me. The Empress Dowager has been in good spirits since this morning until just now, and there were no signs of illness. Why is she suddenly like this? Why don't you examine her more carefully?"
"Does the old woman suspect that I am deliberately deceiving the Emperor?" Physician Hu was displeased.
Granny Ji shook her head and looked directly at Dugu Tianxiong, "Your Majesty, this old servant has absolutely no intention of disrespecting Physician Hu. It's just that you were there just now and witnessed the whole process. The Empress Dowager's illness was really too sudden!"
Physician Hu flicked his sleeves and said, "Granny, stop talking. If you don't trust my medical skills, you can find another physician to see you."
Hu Xing has such a stubborn temper; everyone says he's very capable, which is why he has such a big temper.
Whether he was Dugu Pingting's accomplice is hard to say.
But regardless of whether it is true or not, Dugu Pingting's skill in using tricks should not be underestimated.
Chu Yuan wouldn't have been able to tell if it weren't for the system's help.
The two sides were deadlocked, and the atmosphere became somewhat heavy for a moment.
Dugu Tianxiong pondered for a moment, perhaps recalling some unpleasant events from years ago. His already handsome features sharpened, becoming quite piercing. "Granny Ji, do you mean to suspect that someone is plotting against Mother?"
These words made Granny Ji kneel down immediately. "This old servant is just a servant, wholeheartedly serving the Empress Dowager and worried about her health. I really didn't think of anything else. Your Majesty, please understand!"
Dugu Tianxiong scoffed and waved his hand, "Then let's investigate thoroughly. Physician Hu, you shall examine everything the Empress Dowager has eaten from this morning until now, as well as the clothes and items she has touched with her bare hands, and the incense and ointments she has used recently. I want to see who has such audacity!"
The Dugu family has never had many offspring, so the act of secretly poisoning someone is not common.
But that's under normal circumstances.
Back when he was about to be designated as the heir apparent, there was a lot of fighting and smoke, and he truly faced a life-or-death situation.
That was a time I absolutely do not want to recall.
Therefore, if anyone were to harm the Empress Dowager, he would show no mercy and kill them without exception!
Sensing the surging killing intent emanating from Dugu Tianxiong, Dugu Pingting felt somewhat uneasy and nervous, and the light in her eyes dimmed considerably.
Even Chu Yuan, who was the one who turned the tables on him, felt a pang of unease.
Even with this investigation, nothing was clearly found. Doctor Hu shook his head, "There's basically nothing wrong, it's just this dish..."
"What's wrong with this dish?"
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