Consort Rou trembled and prostrated herself on the ground, tears streaming down her face: "Your Majesty's kindness and virtue are unforgettable."
Time was too short, and she was too anxious, so her actions inevitably revealed their flaws. She had already prepared to atone with her death, but unexpectedly, the Empress's people found her first.
The Empress's gaze was complex, with a hint of scrutiny hidden in her eyes.
She sensed something was wrong when the truth came out. The Third Prince was still imprisoned, and there was no reason for Consort Li to take such a risk.
She took note and, after careful investigation, discovered that His Majesty had been staying in Consort Rou's palace recently.
This favored concubine, who was deeply loved by the emperor, was always gentle and kind. Who would have thought that she would be the one to take action?
The Empress was also puzzled and stared intently at her: "Answer me, why did you poison His Majesty?"
She is currently enjoying great success, and if she were to become pregnant with the emperor's child, she would be set for life and have no worries about food and clothing. There is absolutely no need for her to do something that would ruin her future.
Consort Rou cautiously raised her head, secretly pondering:
Knowing that she was the one who poisoned the emperor, not only did the emperor not punish her, but the empress also protected her. Perhaps the other party was not as deeply in love with the emperor as rumored?
Thinking of this, Consort Rou's gaze hardened: "To be honest, Your Majesty and I have a blood feud!"
The Empress slowly sneered, "How dare you!"
She knew, of course, that the other person wasn't telling the truth.
The timing of Consort Rou's actions was too subtle; it seemed more like an attempt to divert attention from something else.
Consort Rou kowtowed heavily: "Your Majesty is kind and benevolent. I dare not deceive Your Majesty. Every time His Majesty touches me, I feel utterly disgusted!"
Her eyes involuntarily reddened, and she bit her lip tightly. "Having committed such a treasonous act, I know I am doomed and have no face to live on. I am at Your Majesty's mercy!"
She was gambling that since the Empress had spared her, she wouldn't kill her easily.
The cold gaze from the head of the table was unfathomable. Consort Rou lowered her eyes, trying to fathom the Empress's intentions.
Having served Emperor Chongde for many days, she knew that the relationship between the emperor and empress was not as harmonious as it seemed on the surface, and that His Majesty had even revealed his intention to take action against the Xie family.
Did Her Majesty the Empress really not notice anything at all?
And the Crown Prince, was he truly ill, or was he forced to restrain his brilliance?
To have reached this position, the Empress was by no means without ambition or skill.
Sure enough, after a long while, the Empress's meaningful voice came from above: "I saved you, so I had no intention of killing you. I will not investigate your background, but from now on, you must serve me."
Consort Rou suddenly looked up: "Your Majesty..."
The Empress narrowed her eyes, her voice cold: "What, you can't do it?"
Consort Rou bit her lip, her heart resolute: "Your Majesty, I will obey your commands!"
The Empress scrutinized her face, her emotions churning.
She knew that Consort Rou's background was not simple, but when it came to a knife, she only cared whether it suited her hand.
If His Majesty still cherishes past affections, she will naturally reciprocate those feelings as well.
But if the other party turns their back on her, she has to make plans for the future.
She was still looking for a suitable candidate when Consort Rou happened to come into her life.
That would be perfect.
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