Upon hearing this, Princess Rongyang immediately took a step back.
"Mother, is your poison still not cured?"
Jiang Xianhao glared at Emperor Rongcheng.
"Don't listen to your father's nonsense, my poison has been cured."
As she spoke, she prepared to stand up, wanting to prove that she was alright, but because of dizziness, she swayed slightly. Emperor Rongcheng quickly stepped forward and supported her.
"What kind of time is this to be so stubborn?"
As he spoke, he took out the antidote he had obtained from Consort Hui and presented it to Jiang Xianhao.
"This is today's antidote, take it quickly."
Jiang Xianhao looked at the pills in Emperor Rongcheng's hand and then looked up at him.
"Your Majesty, did you come from the Cold Palace?"
Emperor Rongcheng frowned.
"I'm going to get you the antidote, so naturally I'll have to come from the Cold Palace."
Jiang Xianhao chuckled softly as she watched Emperor Rongcheng trying so hard to distance himself from the situation.
Why is Your Majesty so nervous?
Emperor Rongcheng paused for a moment, then turned his head away somewhat helplessly, not daring to look Jiang Xianhao in the eye.
"I... just... thought you would..."
"What did you think I would do?"
Jiang Xianhao spoke slowly.
"Your Majesty underestimates me. It's been so many years. I didn't care before, so why would I care now?"
As she spoke, she lowered her head, took the pill from Emperor Rongcheng's hand, put it in her mouth, and swallowed it.
Upon seeing this, Emperor Rongcheng immediately went to fetch water.
But Jing Tan was one step ahead, having already handed the water to Jiang Xianhao.
Jiang Xianhao took a sip from the bowl and swallowed the pill.
Upon seeing this, Emperor Rongcheng put down his teacup and reached for the candied fruit.
Jiang Xianhao suddenly looked at him.
"Has His Majesty had the imperial physicians examine this antidote?"
Emperor Rongcheng paused slightly, then remembered that he had been too anxious that day and had not had the imperial physician examine him.
However, he secretly felt there wouldn't be a problem, so he immediately retorted, "What's the use of showing the imperial physician the antidote if he can't even concoct it himself?"
Jiang Xianhao nodded and smiled slightly.
"I was overthinking it. I was just thinking that since Consort Hui poisoned me, the antidote is obviously not reliable either."
Emperor Rongcheng recalled Consort Hui's words and spoke with great conviction.
"Don't worry, she is sincerely repenting this time and will definitely not harm you again."
"Once you recover, I will punish her severely."
Jiang Xianhao nodded and lowered her eyes.
A fleeting look of self-mockery and obscurity flashed in his eyes, hidden in the shadows.
It seems that Consort Hui holds a high position in his heart, and she has to think of other ways.
Princess Rongyang frowned as she watched the interaction between Jiang Xianhao and Emperor Rongcheng, vaguely sensing that something was amiss.
But she couldn't quite put her finger on what was wrong. She hesitated for a moment, then stopped thinking about it.
Seeing that Emperor Rongcheng and Jiang Xianhao's relationship had finally improved, and not wanting to disturb them, she immediately took a step back and said:
"Mother, I haven't seen my grandmother yet today. Please talk to Father first, and I'll go see my grandmother."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Xianhao stood up.
"I haven't seen the Empress Dowager for a long time. In that case, I'll go with you."
Emperor Rongcheng, eager to spend more time with Jiang Xian, said upon hearing this, "Speaking of which, I haven't visited the Empress Dowager these past few days. In that case, let's go together."
With that, the three of them went to Shou'an Palace together.
At this moment, the Empress Dowager was sighing in her room.
"It's been so long, and Hechuan still hasn't returned. I wonder if he's encountered any trouble on his journey?"
Granny Li was massaging the Empress Dowager's head when she heard this and gently comforted her.
"Your Majesty, please rest assured, the Crown Prince is a lucky man and will surely be safe and sound."
Judging by the days, he should be back in about ten days.
The Empress Dowager nodded, then sighed.
At this moment, Emperor Rongcheng led the two of them in.
"What is troubling Mother so much?"
When the Empress Dowager saw Emperor Rongcheng, Jiang Xianhao, and Rongyang arrive together, her eyes lit up, and she glanced at the pale-faced Jiang Xianhao without making a sound.
"The Empress doesn't look well."
Because the Empress Dowager was old, the fact that Jiang Xianhao had been poisoned was kept from her.
The Empress Dowager had been worried about Shen Hechuan's situation for a long time, and had spent a lot of energy on the public opinion surrounding Shen Hechuan, so she couldn't sleep at night.
Later, after the matter was resolved smoothly, the Empress Dowager was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief, but she also fell ill for a few days as a result.
Li Mama also secretly discovered that the Empress had been poisoned, but since the Empress Dowager was sleeping soundly at the time, she did not tell her.
When the Empress Dowager woke up, Jiang Xianhao's poison had been cured. Emperor Rongcheng came over again and instructed Li Mama not to tell the Empress Dowager about this.
Since the poison had been neutralized and the Empress was not seriously injured, Li Mama decided not to tell the Empress Dowager.
Now, upon hearing the Empress Dowager's words, Jiang Xianhao knew that she was unaware of the situation, so she offered an explanation:
“Hechuan and Jinxi have been away from Tiandu recently, and I have been so worried that I can’t sleep. That’s why I’m like this.”
Speaking of this, the Empress Dowager also sighed.
"So much time has passed, I wonder what the situation is like over in Tsurukawa."
As the Empress Dowager spoke, she looked at Emperor Rongcheng.
"Is there any news from the Emperor regarding Hechuan and Jinxi?"
"It's really worrying that such a young child like Jinxi went to such a dangerous place."
Seeing the Empress Dowager's worry, Emperor Rongcheng explained, "The news that just came back says that they have already left Qi County and should be back in about half a month."
"Don't worry, Mother. The Crown Prince is protected by elite soldiers. He will be fine."
The Empress Dowager nodded upon hearing this, but for some reason, she felt a vague unease.
Upon hearing this, Princess Rongyang stepped forward and knelt directly in front of the Empress Dowager.
“I see that Grandmother is only concerned about my brother, the Crown Prince, and doesn’t care about Rongyang at all.”
Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager immediately tilted her head back and chuckled.
"You silly girl, always acting cute and silly, who wouldn't love you?"
"Ask your father and mother, in this palace, whose favor can compare to yours?"
Princess Rongyang smiled and pouted, pretending to be coquettish.
"I don't care, I just want to be my grandmother's most beloved princess."
"Good, good, you are Grandma's most beloved little princess."
The Empress Dowager gently poked Princess Rongyang's forehead.
"Tell me, what good stuff have you set your sights on lately?"
Princess Rongyang frowned upon hearing this.
"Hmph, what are you saying, Grandmother? Do you think Rongyang only dotes on you because of your things?"
Isn't that so?
“Of course not,” Princess Rongyang retorted.
"In that case, I will give that seven-colored glass lotus flower to someone else."
Upon hearing this, Princess Rongyang's eyes lit up instantly.
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