The Empress Dowager still doesn't know that the Prince went to Juezhou and was poisoned by the Bone-Scattering Incense. It must be that the Prince has kept the news a secret and dares not let her know.
Thinking it over, he said somewhat vaguely, "It's nothing."
But the Empress Dowager was no ordinary person; how could she not see that he was hiding something from her? She immediately frowned.
"Imperial Physician Lin, you've been by my side for quite some time now. The Regent has something to do; are you still trying to hide it from me?"
Physician Lin knelt down with a pained expression, "I didn't tell you because I didn't want you to worry..."
"What exactly happened?" the Empress Dowager asked in a deep voice, her heart filled with anxiety.
Having no other choice, Physician Lin told the truth: "His Highness was poisoned by the Bone-Dispelling Incense, and yesterday he asked me to prepare the antidote."
Upon hearing the words "Bone-Scattering Incense," the Empress Dowager's pupils constricted, instantly reminding her of an incident from many years ago...
Why is it San Gu Xiang again?
"Who did this?" she slammed her hand on the armrest of the chair in a fit of rage.
Now that Chao'er is the regent of the current dynasty, who would dare to lay a hand on him?
"Yes, it's Prince Ju..." Physician Lin sighed after saying this. He naturally knew about the knot in the Empress Dowager's heart. For many years, she had blamed herself for not taking good care of the Regent Prince back then, which led to the Regent Prince being kidnapped by assassins and ending up in Juzhou, and then what happened later.
Upon hearing that it was Prince Jue who did it, the Empress Dowager was so angry that her heart heaved rapidly.
Granny Zeng quickly stepped forward to soothe her, anxiously saying, "Your Majesty, please calm down. Your health is important. Please don't let this upset you."
"Yes, Your Majesty, you must take good care of your health," Physician Lin urged anxiously.
It took a long time for the Empress Dowager's anger to subside.
"That wretched child! Chao'er has already shown him leniency, yet he not only fails to repay the kindness but also dares to plot against Chao'er. He truly deserves to die!"
Upon hearing this, both Physician Lin and Granny Zeng lowered their heads.
"Is His Highness alright now?" the Empress Dowager asked.
"His Highness has taken the antidote and is now fine," Physician Lin replied hastily, secretly relieved. He was truly afraid that the Empress Dowager might suffer a serious injury from anger, in which case she would be utterly culpable.
Just as the Empress Dowager was about to relax, she suddenly fixed her gaze on him, as if remembering something. "Why does he need the antidote?"
Physician Lin broke out in a cold sweat; he had also wondered about this problem yesterday.
But now it seems that the prince and the princess have not consummated their marriage. The Empress Dowager cares so much about the prince and has long hoped that he would have an heir, but now the prince and the princess have not consummated their marriage...
"This... I don't know either." Imperial Physician Lin lowered his head.
But the Empress Dowager knew the answer to the question that he could think of after a little thought.
Her gaze dimmed.
Has Chao'er not consummated his marriage with Nongnong yet? But that handkerchief from last time...
She sighed; she was confused too. Even a brocade handkerchief could be faked.
She just didn't expect that Chao'er, with her straightforward nature, would actually lie and deceive her.
Thinking of this, she felt both anxious and angry.
Chao'er is not young anymore, and he has been married to Nong Nong for more than half a year. How can he not touch Nong Nong?
Or is there something wrong with his health?
Considering that he had fought in many battles over the years, and that swords and spears were always merciless on the battlefield, could he have been wounded in a hidden place?
Otherwise, it's really hard to explain why he could remain unmoved by such a beautiful woman.
If that's the case...
The Empress Dowager's expression turned serious.
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