At this point, the eldest princess's side was in a dilemma. If they were not allowed to test it, there would be too many suspicious points about this "fake death," and the prime minister might not believe it.
Li Gongqin said, "Jianling, lift the curtain and let her try it."
Jian Ling remained silent.
After thinking for a moment, He Yunxiao retreated to Mengbao's feet on the bed, then touched Mengbao's little hand and used his internal force to forcefully press down on Mengbao's still throbbing carotid artery.
He Yunxiao transmitted his voice: Jian Ling, open the curtain and let them see Xiao Yue's face, but don't let them see me! I'll sit at Xiao Yue's feet, use your body to shield me.
Jian Ling: Okay.
Li Gongqin was sweating bullets. At this moment, it would undoubtedly be better to have the Prime Minister's people take his pulse, but Jian Ling only listened to his cousin, and he couldn't get Jian Ling to do anything!
However, Jian Ling seemed to suddenly understand something, and took the initiative to walk to Meng Qingqian's bedside, lifting a corner of the curtain. Just enough for the ministers and imperial physicians present to clearly see that the one who had breathed her last was none other than Xiao Yue herself.
"Imperial Physician Lin, please take my pulse," Jian Ling said expressionlessly.
Doctor Lin nodded and silently stepped forward in front of everyone. Under everyone's gaze, he reached out and touched Meng Qingqian's neck, carefully feeling her skin.
"Lord Jianling, may I ask when His Highness was poisoned?"
Suddenly, Physician Lin struck up a conversation with Jian Ling.
Jian Ling looked at her and said, "The coming-of-age ceremony banquet will be held around 3:15 PM."
Lin Xiao Taiyi nodded. Taking advantage of the moment when Jian Ling's attention was diverted, she flipped her hand and took out a silver needle. With great speed, she gently poked Meng Qingqian's neck, and then flipped her hand again, and the silver needle disappeared.
The move was so well concealed that it was almost a cover-up.
Even the Emperor Yan himself probably didn't expect that this deceptive act of poisoning would be witnessed by a man named He Yunxiao.
After all, if one hadn't seen it with their own eyes, who would believe that the dignified "Empress of Qi" could hide someone in her bed? Who would believe that the dignified "Empress of Qi" could fall in love, be affectionate with the man she admired, act coquettishly, and shed tears of grievance?
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