Qingdai then realized that the princess was faking it.
"Your Highness, are you alright?" Qingdai patted her chest; she had been so worried about her.
"It's alright, I've already taken the antidote." Qu Qingxi nodded with a smile. She knew that Qingdai was very worried about her just now and almost said something that caused trouble.
"So it really is poisoning?" Qingdai's heart, which had just settled down, was filled with anxiety again.
"Hmm, it's alright." Qu Qingxi patted Qingdai's hand, comforting her.
Qingdai understood that what she had just done was all an act for Zhang Xueliu's benefit, and she felt relieved, but she was still somewhat incredulous. How could the Empress be so bold as to openly poison the Princess Consort in the palace? Wasn't she always known for her dignified, magnanimous, benevolent, and kind nature? Did she really not care about her own reputation?
Gu Liangsheng arrived quickly and saw He Liufeng and Qingdai looking at the person on the bed with worried expressions. Gu Liangsheng hurriedly stepped forward, and Qingdai sensibly made way for him.
"What's wrong?" Gu Liangsheng asked He Liufeng while taking his pulse.
“She was poisoned in the palace and has already taken the antidote. The imperial physician has prescribed a formula. Please take a look.” He Liufeng said, giving Gu Liangsheng a meaningful look.
Gu Liangsheng's hand had already begun to take Qu Qingxi's pulse. The pulse was normal, and there were almost no signs of poisoning. Then he met He Liufeng's eyes.
Gu Liangsheng understood and cooperated by saying, "Although the princess has already taken the antidote, she still needs to take her medicine properly afterwards. This poison is quite harmful to the body, so she should take good care of herself in the future."
He Liufeng handed the prescription written by Physician Jiang to Gu Liangsheng. Gu Liangsheng glanced at it and nodded, "This detoxification prescription is good. Just get the medicine according to this prescription and decoct it. The remaining poison will be completely eliminated in a week."
"Qingdai, go get the medicine." He Liufeng handed the prescription to Qingdai, and Qingdai followed Gu Liangsheng outside. Zhang Xueliu wanted to approach Qu Qingxi, but was stopped by He Liufeng.
"Go to the kitchen and tell them to make some chicken soup for the princess and send it over."
"Yes, Your Highness." Zhang Xueliu originally wanted to see Qu Qingxi in person, but after hearing He Liufeng's words, she had no choice but to turn around and leave.
“Everyone’s gone.” He Liufeng grasped Qu Qingxi’s hand and spoke softly.
Qu Qingxi opened one eye and saw that, sure enough, only she and He Liufeng were left in the room.
So she immediately sat up and looked at He Liufeng, "You came pretty quickly today."
"Upon receiving Qingdai's message, I wanted to go to Fengyi Palace, but since I am ultimately an outsider, I dragged my elder brother along. However, it was also a good opportunity to get rid of Yang Mama through my elder brother's hands."
"Did something happen to Qingzhu's side today too?" He Liufeng only knew that something had happened to Qingzhu's side, but he didn't know the specifics.
"Yes, Xu Ding's butler, Xu Cheng, accidentally bumped into Miss Yang and Qingzhu on the street and followed them all the way to their residence. Qingzhu held back and did not make a move because of their status."
"Later, when Xu Cheng saw that coercion and bribery failed, he tried to forcibly seize the property. Qingzhu then attacked and injured the servants who were with Xu Cheng. When Qingdai and I arrived, we found Xu Cheng spouting nonsense. We pretended not to know him and then ordered Qingzhu and Qingdai to beat Xu Cheng up as well and take him to the Prefect of the Capital."
Qu Qingxi gave a brief explanation: "When the Empress received the news, she summoned me to the palace. Fearing that I wouldn't go, she sent Granny Yang to come over specifically."
"I see." He Liufeng nodded thoughtfully.
"Then what about the hot tea that Granny Yang mentioned today?"
Qu Qingxi had no choice but to explain to He Liufeng what had happened on the carriage again.
"I understand. Since Xu Cheng is so audacious, then he should accept the punishment. I will handle this matter." He Liufeng has plenty of ways to make Xu Cheng die in the capital.
Anyway, he was just Xu Ding's lackey, and he had done a lot of bad things for Xu Ding. Getting rid of him can be considered as eliminating a scourge for the people.
"By the way, did the Empress look very unwell today?" Qu Qingxi asked excitedly. She had plotted to kill Yang Mama, and no matter what the truth was, the Empress must hate her to death.
"The Empress is indeed very angry. Yang Mama has taken care of the Empress since she was a child and is also her wet nurse. If it weren't for the seriousness of the matter today and the presence of the Emperor, the Empress would definitely have found a way to save Yang Mama."
"Then let the Empress grieve properly." Qu Qingxi narrowed her eyes slightly. Since she wanted to harm her from the beginning, she should be prepared to face her counterattack.
That evening, Qu Qingxi took her medicine, and Qingdai and Zhang Xueliu went to rest. Qu Qingxi never allowed her maids to stay outside at night, so the maids all had their own rooms to rest in.
In addition, there was no one else in Qu Qingxi's courtyard, so Qingdai and Zhang Xueliu each had their own room, which was very free and comfortable, and they lived better than the young ladies of ordinary families.
Around two or three in the morning, Qu Qingxi got up, her eyes clear. Under the moonlight, she changed into a tight-fitting outfit and headed towards the palace.
Since the theft of Fengyi Palace and the national treasury, the number of guards in the palace has increased significantly, but this has had no impact on Qu Qingxi.
Qu Qingxi's goal was very clear: Fengyi Palace.
Last time, we gave the Empress face and only took a few things; this time, she wants to take everything.
This was the time when people were most sleepy, and the palace maids and eunuchs on night duty were frequently dozing off, too sleepy to keep their eyes open.
Qu Qingxi gently pushed open a window. Candlelight was on inside, but the person was fast asleep. There was also calming incense burning inside. It seemed that the Empress hadn't slept very well today either.
Qu Qingxi tiptoed inside, looked at the luxurious palace, smiled slightly, and with a wave of her hand, half of the things inside disappeared.
Qu Qingxi didn't even spare the vase in the corner. She took two steps forward, then gently raised her hand, and the remaining half of it entered Qu Qingxi's space.
Looking at the empty space, Qu Qingxi sighed once again, "Space is truly a wonderful thing."
Turning around the screen, Qu Qingxi saw the Empress sleeping soundly on the bed. Then, the bed curtains, candles, and screen disappeared instantly. If she wasn't worried that taking the bed away would wake the Empress, Qu Qingxi would have taken the bed away as well.
However, thinking that the Emperor and Empress might be making love on top of each other, Qu Qingxi gave up immediately.
Looking at the empty palace, Qu Qingxi was extremely satisfied.
No, it can't be said to be completely empty. Besides the bed, there was also the chamber pot on the north side of the wall, which Qu Qingxi left behind because she disliked it.
Satisfied, Qu Qingxi left Fengyi Palace and headed towards the residence of Xu Ding, the Minister of Personnel.
Xu Cheng dared to be so audacious simply because he relied on Xu Ding's status. So today, I'll give Xu Ding a little punishment. Anyway, none of the Xu family members are good people.
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