Chapter 34 Why Burn the Study?
"I'm fine, there's no need for you to worry about me, Lord Xiao." Lin Zhaoyue said coldly.
Today, Lin Zhaoyue entered the palace wearing a chest-length palace dress, with a soft satin coat of the same color on the outside, which made her already stunning beauty even more radiant.
Her chin was slightly raised, her demeanor was graceful, and between her beautiful eyebrows there was a hint of pride and dignity that could not be violated.
[Perhaps the princess doesn't know that every time the villain sees her in such an unyielding look, he starts to think about that.]
[Not only do I want that, I also want that]
[? ? Will people die if they don't solve riddles?]
Xiao Tingye's eyes tightened slightly, but his words were calm and light: "Is that so? Your humble servant... is very worried about Her Royal Highness the Princess."
Lin Zhaoyue curled her lips, "Master Xiao, you're worrying too much. I've been reading up on medical techniques these past two days and have found a treatment for that rare disease. I believe it won't be long before I can be just like an ordinary person. Therefore, please keep the incident from me a secret."
Without saying a word, she could feel the increasingly terrifying chill around Xiao Tingye.
But she felt very comfortable, as if she had avenged the last time Xiao Tingye had molested her.
But this is false, as there is no cure for her disease yet.
Xiao Tingye pursed his lips tightly for a moment before he slowly spoke, "Really? Then I would like to congratulate Her Royal Highness the Princess."
Lin Zhaoyue's lips curled slightly, and she was about to take a step.
"There was a fire in my house the night before last." He suddenly spoke.
Lin Zhaoyue's skirt swayed slightly. "I'm very sorry to hear about this. It seems that Lord Xiao has done a lot of things that have offended others, and he has been retaliated against. Lord Xiao, you must be more careful about your words and actions in the future."
Xiao Tingye tilted his eyes slightly, his gaze fixed on the skin of her earlobe and neck. "It's okay. The house the thieves burned isn't important. I'm just curious... why did the thieves only burn the house, especially the study."
Lin Zhaoyue's fingertips moved slightly.
[How did the princess know there was a secret room in the villain's study? ]
"Yeah, the secret room is full of tools that the villain wants to use to do something to the princess..."
[Could it be that the princess knows the villain's secret? ]
[Impossible! This is definitely part of a power struggle!]
[You are really stubborn.]
Lin Zhaoyue raised her eyebrows slightly. "How would I know? Lord Xiao, why did you ask me instead of the thieves? Could it be that I was the one who set it on fire?"
Xiao Tingye raised the corner of his lips slightly, "Your Highness is right, it is me who is confused."
"By the way, I heard that the Crown Prince has been having an affair with Chu Yinyin recently, and that woman is secretly having an affair with Lu Chenzhou. There's quite a bit of dissent within the court and the country. Your Highness the Princess has always been very protective of the Crown Prince, but for the Crown Prince to act like this, I wonder if the Princess is disappointed?"
Lin Zhaoyue's eyes turned cold.
Xiao Tingye's words were clearly meant to test her.
In the past, she and the prince shared a common interest, but now she has indeed divided the interests.
He was also gradually regaining power in the court and cutting ties with the prince.
There was no way Xiao Tingye didn't notice it.
"Master Xiao, are you trying to sow discord?" Her voice was slightly cold.
His thin lips curved slightly, "I once heard a story about a farmer and a snake. If Your Highness is interested, I will tell you in detail someday."
Lin Zhaoyue glanced at Xiao Tingye coldly and smiled, "Master Xiao is thoughtful."
After saying this, he stopped smiling, turned around and strode away.
The curve on Xiao Tingye's lips gradually disappeared, and a gloomy darkness surged under his seemingly calm eyes. He took a step forward, and the guards behind him followed closely.
"Is there any doctor among the people who have been in contact with the princess recently?" The cold voice contained a hint of sinisterness.
Yinchuan behind him immediately replied, "Your Excellency, no. Her Royal Highness has spent most of her time in the Princess's Residence since returning to the capital. Occasionally, some officials would come to visit. These included officials and ministers under the Crown Prince's wing. The only place the Princess has left the Residence to go so far is Zuihualou. That was... that time."
Yinchuan lowered his voice when he said the last few words.
Xiao Tingye said coldly, "Go and investigate carefully to see if there are any other doctors who have met with the princess recently. If you find any, arrest them and bring them to me."
Yinchuan: “Yes.”
Xiao Tingye's eyes were cold, and his peripheral vision was still lingering on the figure that was receding behind him.
He didn't believe that what the princess said just now was true.
If you read medical books, you will find the answer.
Then she wouldn't be unable to touch a man now.
Therefore, the biggest possibility is that some doctor has been in contact with her recently.
…
After a moment, he withdrew his gaze, but the chill emanating from his body made the people following behind him feel a chill down their spines, and no one dared to make a wrong move.
Inside the palace walls, on the long imperial road, the two walked in opposite directions. The afterglow of the setting sun spread across the entire road, seemingly covered in a layer of light golden color.
This makes this magnificent palace also have an ordinary grand scene full of human fireworks.
Princess Mansion.
"Your Highness, Doctor Xu is here."
As Mu Ying lifted the bead curtain, Doctor Xu was also led in.
"Greetings, Her Royal Highness the Princess." Doctor Xu knelt down and saluted.
Doctor Xu disguised himself and followed Mu Ying in through another small door.
Zhao Yue looked at him and said, "Doctor Xu, there's no need to be so polite."
Doctor Xu then stood up and bowed.
"How is the Empress Dowager's health recently?" she asked in a calm voice.
Doctor Xu said, "The Empress Dowager has been taking care of herself these past few days and is now fine. The palace officials have also sent people to investigate, and there are no allergenic plants. Recently..." He lowered his voice, "There's nothing unusual about the palace's meals. However, the soup that Concubine Chun sent to the Emperor contained an herb called Stone Dragon Grass. If taken occasionally, added to your diet, this herb can have a calming effect. However, if taken over a long period of time, it will accumulate toxins in the body."
Zhao Yue frowned. "I've also seen this medicine in medical texts. Even if it contains toxins, it won't cause too much harm."
Doctor Xu nodded. "Yes, it will only slightly damage the internal organs, not have a big impact. But—"
"But what?" Lin Zhaoyue asked.
Doctor Xu pondered for a moment. "If the toxins accumulate for a long time, it will lead to infertility. And if they eventually catch a severe cold or other illness that causes cold air to enter the body, it will easily cause other complications, leading to hemiplegia or even a stroke."
[Princess, have you even found out this? ]
[It is true that Concubine Chun was involved in the emperor's death, as she was one of the main characters, but this was only briefly mentioned in the book.]
[But wasn't it Lu Chenzhou who poisoned the Emperor? Did Lu Chenzhou pick up the head?]
[No, because the poison Concubine Chun used now is not lethal, it only sterilizes her, so Lu Chenzhou gave Concubine Chun another poison]
[In the plot, Concubine Chun's reason for drugging the princess is quite sympathetic. She said that it was because the princess caused her to lose her children, and the emperor protected the princess, so she wanted to take revenge on the emperor.]
【Then why doesn't she take revenge on the princess? 】
[You don't understand women, especially women who have loved this man]
【……】
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