Granny Yu knelt on the ground, slowly rose, and bowed as she retreated until she reached the door. Once outside the door, she closed it before standing up and looking at the door before her. The Empress Dowager, who should have been living inside and exuding power, now felt suffocating.
She didn't have much time to think, because she needed to find fresh and pure blood as soon as possible, and it had to be a young palace maid, someone who had never experienced anything like human affairs.
Fortunately, there are many palace maids in the palace, so killing a few wouldn't be a problem.
Several days have passed, and more than a dozen palace maids have already been killed.
Logically, she shouldn't have been discovered, but things went wrong because Granny Gao was too hasty and didn't cover up when she killed someone. No one knows who saw it, and now the palace maids hide and don't come out as soon as it gets dark.
There were so many people, yet Granny Yu had nowhere to start.
More importantly, she was also injured and could not deal with multiple palace maids at once, so she could only target the lone palace maids.
Having spent so many years in the palace, Granny Yu still has connections and networks.
Her presence didn't seem strange to anyone.
Soon, Granny Yu spotted a lone palace maid.
I have no idea what she's looking at; she's being sneaky, and I'm sure she's up to no good.
Granny Yu waited until she came to a secluded place, just as she was about to throw down a small package to drink water, when Granny Yu seized the opportunity and killed her with ease.
After collecting enough blood, they threw the person directly into the water.
Having lived in this palace for so many years, she knew that this water was a waterway that ran through the entire palace.
They throw them down, and there's no chance of even finding the bodies.
This is because the water is very deep and rapid, and anything can be swept out of the palace.
As Granny Yu, covered in blood, prepared to leave, she noticed a small package on the ground nearby. After glancing at it and opening it, she found it contained some jewelry. Seeing this, Granny Yu showed no greed whatsoever. She tied the package up and quickly left.
As she left, she didn't see a figure standing in the shadows not far away.
The man was nice; only in the dim light could one see an orchid embroidered on the hem of his blue shirt.
Granny Yu quickly arrived at Cining Palace with fresh blood.
When they arrived, the Empress Dowager was coughing violently, as if she were coughing up her heart and liver.
After drinking the blood brought back by Granny Yu, the Empress Dowager returned to normal in less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.
Even the paleness on her face had disappeared; she seemed to have become even more radiant than before.
After recovering, the Empress Dowager quickly took a bath.
After she finished bathing, the water in the wooden tub turned red.
Granny Yu calmly cleaned the waterwheel and soon brought out various delicacies for the Empress Dowager.
The Empress Dowager enjoyed a delicious meal and quickly fell asleep on her bed.
Granny Yu stood quietly by her side, just as she had every night before.
That night, Granny Yu couldn't fall asleep no matter what.
Not long ago, right here, Granny Gao died.
Having worked together for many years, they had developed a bond. Sometimes Granny Gao would go against her, but she knew it was all just a way of showing off. Now...
Haha, there will never be such a scene again.
She had originally planned to return to clean up Granny Gao's body, but to her surprise, there wasn't even a body left.
She didn't know where Granny Gao's body had gone, or who else was secretly working for the Empress Dowager. In short, she was terrified at that moment.
Since there is such a skilled person by the Empress Dowager's side, why not entrust the blood-taking task to them?
......
The next day.
The sun rises.
Granny Yu knelt before the Empress Dowager's bed all night, and even as the sun rose outside, she dared not make a move.
As soon as the movement came from the bed, Granny Yu immediately got up, bowed, and served by her side.
As with every day before, she washed up and then began to dress and put on her headdress. Once everything was in place, Granny Yu prepared breakfast for the Empress Dowager.
In the past, with her and Granny Gao around, she didn't have to work so hard. But now it's different; she's all alone with the Empress Dowager, so she has to get busy quickly.
Just as they were about to make a move, they heard the Empress Dowager speak.
"Granny Yu—"
The voice was the same as always, but Granny Yu was still somewhat alarmed by it.
"This servant is here."
"Let's go and see Consort Hua."
Granny Yu was surprised that the Empress Dowager would actually go to Consort Hua's side; this was clearly abnormal, and she dared not speak.
Sure enough, when the Empress Dowager arrived at Consort Hua's Yongchun Palace, a group of eunuchs and palace maids knelt on the ground.
Yu Mama had the Empress Dowager take her hand and led her all the way to Consort Hua.
Consort Hua immediately bowed to the Empress Dowager.
After the Empress Dowager told her to stand up, Granny Yu bowed to Consort Hua.
After all the formalities, quite some time had passed.
Consort Hua was worried about the Third Prince's affairs, so she was overjoyed to see the Empress Dowager arrive.
Seeing the Empress Dowager, he seemed to have found a pillar of support.
In her eyes, the fact that the Empress Dowager was involved in the Third Prince's wedding was the best thing ever. It would give her more influence over the Emperor and make her son even more likely to become the Crown Prince.
In fact, they originally plotted to seize the emperor's throne, but as the emperor's health improved, they had to settle for the position of crown prince.
Before long, it will be the Emperor's birthday, a very auspicious day.
At this time, Consort Hua was unaware of the true relationship between the Emperor and the Empress Dowager. If she had known, she wouldn't have thought that way.
Consort Hua always thought that as long as she pleased the Empress Dowager, she would gain more attention from the Emperor. Little did she know that those who are too clever and too self-righteous often do not end up well.
"Empress Dowager, you..." After exchanging pleasantries, Consort Hua addressed the Empress Dowager.
"I still need a few clever palace maids by my side," the Empress Dowager said, waiting for a response.
As expected, Consort Hua immediately expressed her opinion upon hearing this.
"Your Majesty, rest assured, I will make the arrangements immediately."
Some wanted to show off, others wanted to bestow favors, and that's how it all started.
Consort Hua said many flattering words, and when it was time for her to leave, the Empress Dowager gestured for Granny Yu to leave.
When Consort Hua saw this, she assumed it was a private conversation and dismissed all the palace maids around her.
"Empress Dowager?" Consort Hua stood respectfully to the side.
The Empress Dowager said nothing, looked at Consort Hua, took out a small bottle from her sleeve, and placed it on the table.
After doing all that, he quickly got up and left.
Consort Hua remained motionless for a long time; she was familiar with this small bottle.
This is the secret behind Chen Fan's ability to kill without leaving a trace.
It's unclear how the Empress Dowager came to have this item, but she clearly knew it had slipped out from her side.
Whether the Empress Dowager knew it was herself or Chen Fan, she was still investigating.
Chen Fan is dead, but this matter is not over yet, and she has to handle it carefully.
Hearing the commotion outside, she quickly put the small bottle away, making sure no one could see it.
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