Inside the Pei family's study.
"Father, I wonder if Gu Qingfeng succeeded?" Pei Ju asked slowly from the side, the air filled with the scent of calming incense.
“Gu Qingfeng will succeed. Emperor Yu is very worried about Jiang Yu, so he will definitely let Gu Qingfeng try.” Pei Jian’s expression was full of confidence. “I have told Gu Qingfeng to hide the powder under his fingernails.”
"However, Gu Qingfeng will probably be dead after this."
Pei Ju said with some regret, "Father, isn't it a bit of a waste to use this chess piece here?"
"No, this is when Gu Qingfeng can play his greatest role."
Pei Jian glanced at Pei Ju, and that one glance sent a chill down Pei Ju's spine. He immediately made an excuse to leave the study.
Behind him, Pei Jian's gaze was almost tangible, and Pei Ju quickened his pace.
Pei Ju knew nothing about the Gu worms, and naturally had no idea what kind of insidious scheme his father was plotting.
"There's no need to give Gu Qingfeng any more antidote; it would be a waste." Pei Jian twitched the corner of his mouth as he confirmed that Gu Qingfeng's greatest role was to confirm the toxicity of the Gu in Jiang Yu's body.
"yes."
Gu Qingfeng's "fate" was sealed in just a few words from Pei Jian.
Decisive and efficient.
......
Meanwhile, in Dayu, the Imperial Garden was in chaos due to Jiang Yu's sudden "pregnancy shock".
The ladies and young women all turned pale and fled the palace as if they were running away, fearing they would be associated with Jiang Yu's "terrifying pregnancy." The palace servants' thoughts were also focused on Jiang Yu.
Upon receiving the news, Gu Qingyan jogged to the Imperial Garden, followed by Mei Chu.
"Quick, quick, check on Mother Empress." Gu Qingyan said between heavy breaths. Mei Chu frowned after feeling Jiang Yu's pulse. "We need to move Her Majesty to the palace and put her to bed as soon as possible."
"I am here."
Gu Lin's voice arrived before his figure. Without saying a word, he picked up Jiang Yu and the crowd followed him to Zhaoning Palace. Gu Qingfeng seemed to have been forgotten.
News of Jiang Yu's "terrified pregnancy" spread quickly. All that was known was that the lights in Zhaoning Palace remained on all night, and Mei Chu did not leave the palace at all.
And then there's Gu Qingfeng... Nobody knows where Gu Qingfeng went, or whether he's alive or dead.
Lingyun Garden.
“My lady, the palace is in chaos right now, and everyone is avoiding it. You…” The maid was stopped by Guo Siyuan’s glare before she could finish speaking. “You’ve been by my side for a month now. You don’t need to serve me personally anymore.”
After saying that, Guo Siyuan ignored the pleas of the maid behind her and headed straight for the gate of the mansion. "Prepare the carriage and go to the palace immediately."
She needs to go and check if the Empress is alright.
Whether by coincidence or bad luck, when Guo Siyuan's carriage arrived at the palace gate, Wei Ruo had just come out of the palace.
"Prime Minister Kui." Guo Siyuan stepped down from the carriage and greeted Kui Ruo with a smile.
Kui Ruo turned her head to look at the palace gate, and then slowly spoke, "I wonder if Lord Guo would do me the honor of coming to my residence for a chat?"
Upon hearing Wei Ruo's words, Guo Siyuan stared at Wei Ruo for a moment, then nodded. "Thank you for the invitation, Prime Minister Wei. I won't stand on ceremony then."
Guo Siyuan accompanied Wei Ruo to the Wei residence and tasted the tea that Wei Ruo had personally brewed.
"Prime Minister Kui, is there any news? Is the Empress Dowager alright?"
Guo Siyuan seemed distracted and clearly had no interest in drinking tea, so she downed the tea in her cup in one gulp.
"Miss Guo, there's no need to worry too much. The Empress Dowager is fine."
Kui Ruo's expression seemed genuine, and Guo Siyuan breathed a slight sigh of relief upon seeing this.
“I entered the palace half an hour earlier than you and met Eunuch Yingzhi, who serves the Emperor.” Wei Ruo poured Guo Siyuan more tea. “Although I don’t know exactly what happened, I can confirm that the Empress Dowager is alright.”
"Thank you, Prime Minister Kui."
With a weight lifted from her heart, Guo Siyuan finally had the mind to examine Wei Ruo. As she looked at her, Guo Siyuan began to feel that something was amiss.
Was Kui Ruo being a little too worried about the Empress Dowager? And why didn't Prime Minister Zhuo and the Imperial Preceptor rush into the palace?
"Did Prime Minister Wei enter the palace because he was worried about the Empress Dowager?"
Kui Ruo's expression stiffened. "The Empress Dowager is extremely important to Dayu. If... the consequences would be unimaginable."
"Minister Kui, some things can only be left unsaid."
Guo Siyuan's words made Wei Ruo's eyes narrow sharply, and her fingertips, scalded by the tea, immediately began to flush red.
"I don't understand what you're saying."
"I also hope that Wei Xiang doesn't understand what I'm saying."
As Guo Siyuan got up to leave the Wei residence, her legs were trembling. Wei Ruo's behavior just now... completely confirmed the idea that she couldn't believe.
If that's really the case...
This could very well lead to his death.
......
Zhaoning Palace.
Jiang Yu, who should have been terrified, was leaning against the bedside with a blush on her face.
Gu Lin and Gu Qingyan, who were standing to the side, did not show the same anxiety they had shown in the Imperial Garden. Gu Lin was still peeling grapes for Jiang Yu.
"The old woman said that if pregnant women eat more grapes, their babies will have big, bright eyes."
Jiang Yu smiled and said, "I'm going to eat more."
"Mother, are my eyes still not enough to satisfy you?" Gu Qingyan's enlarged face appeared before Jiang Yu, and Jiang Yu couldn't help but chuckle.
"Ah Yansheng is handsome, and his eyes are beautiful too."
Upon hearing this, Gu Qingyan was immediately delighted and gave Gu Lin a smug look.
"By the way, Gu Qingfeng has been poisoned."
As Gu Lin fed Jiang Yu grapes, he said, "Mei Chu has already gone to detoxify him. This time, the poison Pei Jian inflicted will be completely cured."
"It's also a way of thanking him for helping us deal with Pei Jian," Gu Qingyan said slowly, his heart filled with complicated feelings towards Gu Qingfeng.
"Let Gu Qingfeng detoxify in the side hall."
Jiang Yu spoke softly, "Gu Qingfeng cannot appear in the public eye before Pei Jian is dealt with, lest he arouse Pei Jian's suspicion."
"Pei Jian probably thinks that Gu Qingfeng will be killed by us now."
That evening, Jiang Yu, heavily pregnant, came to the side hall.
At this moment, Gu Qingfeng was pale and lay unconscious on the bed.
"Mei Chu, when will Gu Qingfeng's poison be completely cured?" Jiang Yu asked softly. "I see that there is no color in his face."
"Your Majesty, the poison will be completely neutralized within three days."
Mei Chu turned to look at Gu Qingfeng, "However, he was poisoned after all. The Second Prince already has crippled legs, so he will probably have to stay in bed for a while."
It can take anywhere from one year to several years.
"Once we deal with the Pei family, we'll find him a proper place to recuperate."
She was the one who was abandoned in her past life, but in this life, she is no longer the one who is repeatedly abandoned.
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