Ye Qingxue entered the side hall and saw Granny Dai and many palace maids standing to one side. Empress Shen said to her, "Miss Ye, help me change my clothes."
When Ye Qingxue saw her face, she thought of the real cause of her father's death; when she heard her voice, she could not suppress the raging anger and hatred in her heart.
Empress Shen looked at her calmly, with an expression that said she was certain the woman wouldn't dare disobey.
Ye Qingxue lowered her eyes and said, "Yes."
She followed Empress Shen into the inner palace to change clothes, and then lowered her head and obediently adjusted Empress Shen's skirt and collar.
The old nanny invited in a royal physician.
Empress Shen said, "You were seriously injured while saving Prince Jing. Now that you have come to the palace, I will ask the imperial physician to take your pulse. Only when you are fully recovered can the Emperor and I be at ease."
She gestured for the imperial physician to come forward, and Ye Qingxue obediently extended her hand, allowing the physician to take her pulse.
The imperial physician said, "Your Majesty, Miss Ye's injuries have healed, but she is still weak. I will prescribe some medicine to strengthen her body."
Empress Shen said, "Go and prepare the medicine now. The banquet tonight will last a long time, and I am worried that Miss Ye may not be able to handle it."
The imperial physician agreed, and the nanny went down with him. Before long, she brought over a bowl of dark, murky medicine.
Empress Shen said, "Miss Ye, please. After you finish drinking, you will have to come with me to the front to attend the banquet."
Ye Qingxue pursed her lips and curtsied, saying, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Her gaze fell directly on the bowl of herbal soup. A faint steam rose from it. Ye Qingxue picked up the bowl and drank the soup in one gulp.
A faint smile appeared on Empress Shen's lips as she looked at Ye Qingxue with a gentle and composed expression.
Bang!
Ye Qingxue collapsed.
The old nanny quickly stepped forward, called Ye Qingxue's name, and even lifted Ye Qingxue's eyelids to check the situation. Only after confirming that she had truly fainted did she feel relieved. She dragged her to a corner and put her down, then went to report to Empress Shen.
"Have our men guard this house and prevent her from running out. Has Princess Lingyang received the news?" Empress Shen asked.
The old nanny replied, "Shortly after Her Majesty left her seat, Princess Lingyang also left under the pretext of changing her clothes. Our people should bring her here soon."
After leaving trusted people to guard the doors and windows, Empress Shen went outside with Granny Dai and walked around the path to avoid being seen by others. They then circled back to the vicinity of the side hall and watched Princess Lingyang enter through the back door.
"Now we can let Prince Jing know that his savior is in danger, and lure him to rescue Ye Qingxue!" Empress Shen said in a low voice.
The old woman nodded. Their people were very skilled at doing this kind of thing and it wouldn't arouse suspicion.
In that side hall, Empress Shen had already prepared "Drunken Bone Pleasure." Once Yun Zhuo entered, he would be unable to resist and would directly consummate his relationship with Princess Lingyang, becoming so engrossed in pleasure that he would never wake up.
Regardless of whether their birth dates are incompatible, Yun Zhuo will definitely marry Princess Lingyang and bring her back to his mansion!
Once she sets her mind on something, even the emperor can't stop her!
"What did you say? The Empress took Miss Ye away? What does she intend to do to Miss Ye!" Upon receiving this news, Yun Zhuo's eyes turned bloodshot, and he was filled with an overwhelming murderous aura.
Zhuang Xin was momentarily shocked. It seemed that his prince really did have a mental illness, and was not just pretending!
For example, when faced with Ye Qingxue's situation, he finds it difficult to remain calm; his hatred seems so intense it could destroy the world!
Zhuang Xin lowered his voice and said, "Your Highness, I'm afraid this is a trap. Please stay calm!"
Yun Zhuo pushed him aside, stood up, and said, "Whether it's a trap or not, I must go and check it out myself!"
After saying that, he turned and left, almost knocking over the table and making a loud noise, but he didn't stop.
The emperor looked over.
Zhuang Xin immediately knelt down and apologized: "Your Majesty, Prince Jing probably drank too much and suddenly felt unwell. He was in a hurry to change his clothes and was afraid of offending Your Majesty and today's distinguished guests, so he did not have time to apologize to Your Majesty! Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"
The emperor thought that Yun Zhuo's haste to vomit was indeed inappropriate, so he didn't bother with him and just told Zhuang Xin to go and take care of him quickly.
Empress Shen's people immediately received the news and rushed to report: "Your Majesty, the matter has been accomplished. When Prince Jing learned that Miss Ye had been taken away by you, he was very flustered. He didn't even bother to take his leave from the Emperor and turned around and left. The Emperor's face turned black at that moment."
"Your Majesty, Prince Jing has entered the side hall!"
"Your Majesty, there's a noise coming from inside. Would you like to go and take a look?"
Empress Shen's cold smile widened. She didn't go herself, but sent her maid, Dai Mama, instead.
The old nanny quickly returned, beaming, and told her, "Your Highness, Prince Jing and the princess are already entangled in the side hall. This old servant saw it with my own eyes and is certain it is them."
"Moreover, the commotion inside is getting louder and louder. This old servant has come to inform Your Majesty that our people are guarding the place well. Before things get out of hand, Prince Jing will not be able to escape!"
"Very good." Empress Shen stood on the wooden bridge, looking at the side hall not far away, where candlelight flickered, and she sneered.
“Go tell the Emperor that I lost a hairpin. It was made ten years ago on my birthday. The Emperor personally drew up the design and had it made as a gift for me. I must find the hairpin before I can go back. I hope the Emperor will not be angry that I have been away from my seat for too long.”
The old woman smiled and agreed, then hurried off.
Empress Shen led her men and slowly searched towards the side hall.
Ten years ago, she and the emperor were deeply in love. Now, she has been confined to her quarters for almost two months, and their feelings for each other have cooled slightly. If she were to mention that hairpin, the emperor would surely recall their past moments and send someone to help her find the hairpin.
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