Jiang Xianhao understood the imperial physician's thoughts, but she knew what was going on and didn't want to say more. She spoke a few more words to the imperial physician and then let him leave.
After the imperial physician left, Jiang Xianhao asked Jingtan.
"Is there any news from the Crown Prince?"
Jing Tan shook her head.
"Your Highness, apart from the last letter in which you said you were in Qi County helping the people rebuild their homes, there has been no other news."
Jiang Xianhao nodded.
He couldn't help but mutter a sentence.
"Has Consort Hui made any moves?"
"His Majesty's reaction today was somewhat unusual."
When Jingtan talked about this, she couldn't help but get angry, and her voice rose considerably.
"That Consort Hui is no good. I don't know where she found that old hag who used to leave our palace."
"They actually said in front of His Majesty that you had an affair with the former Crown Prince, and even said that His Highness the Crown Prince was the former Crown Prince's child. They also said... they also said that you would often stare blankly at the things the former Crown Prince gave you."
Yun Shu was also furious and nodded repeatedly in agreement.
"Yes, His Majesty misunderstood the Empress because of these slanderous words, and that's why he came over and lost his temper with you."
"However, I noticed the way His Majesty looked at you when he left; he was clearly very nervous."
"In my opinion, His Majesty will certainly not believe that old servant's nonsense this time, so Your Majesty need not worry too much."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Xianhao's lips curled into a faint smile, a smile brimming with sarcasm and self-mockery.
"This matter... is probably not that simple. I imagine there are already quite a few such rumors circulating in the palace."
She thought for a moment, a hint of doubt appearing in her eyes.
"This Consort Hui is truly adept at manipulating people's hearts."
"When the news had already spread to the palace and everyone knew about it, it was no longer important whether Shen Wanshan believed me or not."
Her voice was so calm it was almost cold.
"The important thing is that his face and reputation as an emperor can no longer tolerate me."
“If Shen Wanshan were more ruthless, he would kill me, which would be the quickest way to save face for him.”
Upon hearing this, Jing Tan couldn't help but gasp.
"Your Majesty, this..."
Jiang Xianhao turned to look at her before reassuring her, "Don't worry, she won't kill me for now."
"However, once more time has passed and the news reaches the ears of officials and common people, things may change."
Jiang Xianhao thought about this and couldn't help but feel puzzled.
How did Consort Hui find out about her affair with Emperor Rongcheng?
Could it be that Emperor Rongcheng would even tell her about these things between them?
If that's the case, then his relationship with Consort Hui would be much better than he imagined.
Then her plans may change.
Thinking of this, Jiang Xianhao stopped thinking about it and instructed again: "Consort Hui must have a big plan this time. We absolutely cannot sit idly by and wait for our doom."
"From today onwards, everything we eat and use must be handled with utmost care." "We will build a small kitchen in our courtyard, and from now on, we will not use any food sent from the imperial kitchen."
Upon hearing this, Jing Tan and Yun Shu understood that this matter was of great importance and immediately nodded in agreement.
After Jiang Xianhao and Yun Shu went out, she sat down in front of the dressing table. Looking at herself in the mirror and the furrowed brows that had crept up at the corners of her eyes, she felt that time was flying by.
Her life was also nearing its end.
The only thing she can't let go of right now is Shen Hechuan.
I hope nothing bad happens to him and that he can return to the palace as soon as possible.
******
The Cold Palace.
When Consort Hui learned that Emperor Rongcheng had gone to settle accounts with Jiang Xianhao, she immediately curled the corners of her mouth in delight.
"After so many years of being cuckolded, I don't believe he'll let her off this time."
This time, she will definitely make Emperor Rongcheng kill Jiang Xianhao with his own hands.
She was secretly pleased and was waiting for good news from outside, but a moment later came the news that Emperor Rongcheng had come out of Jingyu Palace.
This angered Consort Hui so much that she threw the teacup in her hand away.
"What?"
"Guilt?"
Why did he look guilty?
"She betrayed him! Before, he only suspected it, but now it's a done deal, and it's already causing rumors in the palace. Yet, even so, he still can't bring himself to kill her?"
This made Consort Hui even angrier.
However, after her anger subsided, she quickly calmed herself down.
She slowly sat down again, her mind racing with thoughts.
After a moment, he chuckled softly.
"Since Emperor Rongcheng is reluctant to kill her, then we might as well make this matter even bigger."
"Since it won't work in the palace, let everyone in the capital know that our current emperor's empress is a promiscuous and shameless woman, and that the crown prince they have always respected is a bastard."
"I'll see how Emperor Rongcheng tries to protect them then."
As Consort Hui spoke, she immediately threw her head back and burst into laughter.
After she finished speaking, she picked up her pen and wrote a letter, which she handed to the maid beside her.
"Send this letter out of the palace and into the hands of the Marquis of Yong'an. Tell him to do everything in his power to kill Shen Hechuan on the way back to Tiandu. He absolutely cannot let him return to Tiandu alive."
******
After Emperor Rongcheng returned to Wanhe Palace.
He immediately ordered the old woman to be executed and strictly forbade any rumors to be spread; anyone who heard any discussion of the matter was to be killed immediately.
After everything was arranged, he collapsed weakly onto the dragon throne.
Upon seeing this, Dexi, who was standing nearby, immediately took out a pill from the brocade box and gave it to him.
After a short while, Emperor Rongcheng's complexion improved considerably.
He slowly stood up.
"Go and find out if Prince Rui and Consort Hui have made any moves recently."
"Are these things related to them?"
Dexi immediately took the medicine, and after a moment, Emperor Rongcheng continued, "Is the Crown Prince coming back soon?"
"The news just came back that they were preparing to set off, but I don't know if they have already left."
"His Highness the Crown Prince has rendered a great service this time, resolving this matter perfectly without firing a single shot. His Majesty should reward His Highness handsomely."
Emperor Rongcheng snorted coldly upon hearing this.
"I will reward him!"
"He took my eldest grandson away. When he comes back, I'll be lucky if I don't punish him."
Emperor Rongcheng spoke with a worried expression.
“My grandson is so young. I don’t know if taking him to such a dangerous place has frightened him.”
Emperor Rongcheng couldn't help but express his concern and gave another instruction.
"Here's what we'll do. Take my token and go to the Tiger Camp outside the city. Deploy a team to meet the imperial grandson, in case he encounters any mishap."
Dexi smiled and nodded upon hearing this.
He couldn't help but jokingly ask, "As you command, who should lead the team?"
Upon hearing this, Emperor Rongcheng, since he was going to fetch his grandson, naturally wanted to find someone he had recently met.
"Then let Luo Ziqian go. He's free these days anyway, so it'll save him from taking Rongyang out to fool around all day."
Dexi nodded upon hearing this.
"good."
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