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Besides Consort Chen, who else would dare to openly deceive the emperor?

Relying on the fact that she had given birth to Chaoyang for him, Consort Chen became increasingly out of control!

Emperor Qianwu was angry, but he was even angrier at himself for being unable to do anything to Consort Chen.

She is the birth mother of Chaoyang; even if we don't respect the monk, we should respect the Buddha.

Chaoyang was his only son, and he couldn't ignore Chaoyang's wishes.

Even if Consort Chen did something, as long as it wasn't a matter of great importance concerning the country and its people, it was nothing more than giving other concubines fake pregnancy drugs. Since no one died, it wasn't a big deal.

But looking at the gentle and considerate beauty, Emperor Qianwu felt a rare pang of conscience.

It only hurt for a moment.

"Someone, bring the medicine that wretch put in Consort Zhen's Well to the Imperial Hospital for examination."

The guards immediately took the packet of powder from him.

After examining each prescription, one of the vice-directors of the Imperial Medical Academy said thoughtfully, "Your Majesty, this prescription is called 'Rongze Weitai Powder,' and its main ingredient is placenta, in very small quantities, used to simulate pregnancy."

"Secondly, there are medicinal herbs such as angelica, chuanxiong, and donkey-hide gelatin, which are used to replenish essence and blood to fill the blood vessels."

"The auxiliary ingredients are cinnamon, mugwort, and dodder seed, which are used to warm the lower abdomen and promote the flow of qi and blood."

"In addition, there are adjuvant medicines, calcined magnetite and amber powder, which are used to calm the mind and suppress the unstable pulse caused by excessive excitement."

"The guiding herbs, licorice, and jujube, are intended to harmonize the various herbs and protect the spleen and stomach."

"After taking this prescription, the pulse gradually becomes smooth and slippery, especially the cun pulse, which is similar to the signs of pregnancy. However, this pulse is floating and slippery but lacks strength, and its duration is limited, lasting for about a month."

"Short-term increase in appetite, slight fullness in the lower abdomen due to bloating, and temporary cessation of menstruation."

"However, the risks are extremely high. Long-term use can easily lead to excessive qi and blood, and imbalance of yin and yang, which may cause nosebleeds, irritability, insomnia, and metrorrhagia after stopping the medication."

Emperor Qianwu glared angrily. "So, this really is a drug that can induce a false pregnancy?"

Deputy Dean: "Yes."

He paused for a moment, then added, "Short-term use can also help with fertility."

Emperor Qianwu then asked, "Is it poisonous?"

Deputy Director: "Non-toxic."

Zhou Mingyi frowned, looking lost and helpless. "I was ignorant and almost fell into that man's trap. Thank you, Your Majesty, for clearing my name!"

The beautiful woman was delicate and charming, with a look of dependence on him. Emperor Qianwu felt guilty. "Don't worry, I will definitely investigate this matter and get justice for you!"

Having said that, he felt utterly ashamed to remain in Weiyang Palace.

As soon as Emperor Qianwu left, Shiliu said, "Thanks to Your Majesty's foresight, Qingyou has already been taken care of."

Qingyou was a concubine of Consort Chen.

Consort Chen gave birth to Princess Chaoyang for Emperor Qianwu. Even though Emperor Qianwu knew very well that she had ordered the drug to be administered, he would never do anything to her.

But the pomelo must die.

Therefore, Zhou Mingyi secretly ordered someone to protect Qingyou.

Things turned out exactly as she had predicted.

All I can say is that men are dogs; they say they love you, but it's all just talk.

She knew that Emperor Qianwu would not truly stand by her side until she gave birth to a child.

However, Qingyou was still useful, and she absolutely could not let her die at the hands of Consort Chen.

For Zhou Mingyi, fabricating the illusion that Qingyou was dead in her Weiyang Palace was not a difficult task.

However, Zhou Mingyi still had something on her mind.

Physician Chen had privately told her that, in addition to the "Rongze False Fetal Powder," there were signs of other drugs in her well.

It seems to be "Erosion-Inducing Pulse Decoction".

The so-called "Shi Fang Ning Mai Tang" is even more insidious.

Based on replenishing qi and blood and promoting smooth pulse, a small amount of medicine that drastically drains true yin, dissipates essence and qi, and dispels wind is deliberately added.

On the one hand, it forces the qi and blood to rise to the surface to create the illusion of a slippery pulse; on the other hand, it secretly depletes the essence and blood of the liver and kidneys, causing the hair to lose its nourishment and fall out.

This prescription should have nothing to do with Consort Chen.

She had already openly ordered someone to administer one dose of medicine, and there was absolutely no way she would go to the trouble of administering another dose.

In other words, besides Consort Chen, there were others who wanted to kill her.

According to Physician Chen, this "Shi Fang Ning Mai Tang" not only creates the pulse of a "false pregnancy," but also causes her to lose her hair.

Someone actually wants her to lose her hair?

The fruit served in the harem is getting increasingly mixed up.

Lianwu said, "Your Majesty, you are usually kind to others, so besides Consort Chen, Consort Rong, and Consort Liu, many people come to visit you."

That's the truth.

Upon entering the palace, she was immediately granted the title of Consort Zhen, becoming a highly sought-after and favored concubine.

Naturally, there was no shortage of concubines who came to curry favor with her and try to find out her true intentions.

Weiyang Palace has always been a place of constant comings and goings, so it was impossible to prevent someone from tampering with the well water.

Shi Liu angrily said, "Someone must be jealous of our Empress's beauty, which is why they came up with such a vicious and insidious idea!"

She abruptly changed the subject, "Then let's quickly inform His Majesty!"

Zhou Mingyi stopped her, "Wait, don't tell His Majesty!"

Shi Liu looked puzzled. "Your Majesty, you've suffered such a great injustice, and His Majesty doesn't even know!"

"That Physician Chen is really something. You were clearly given other drugs, why didn't he report this to His Majesty?"

Emperor Qianwu was extremely suspicious. After leaving Weiyang Palace, he returned.

He was standing outside the hall with Fuquan at that moment.

Fuquan's heart was pounding.

Good heavens!

Consort Zhen is truly a target of envy and jealousy; His Majesty's favor towards her has attracted countless people who covet her!

However, Physician Chen was indeed overly cautious and kept the matter a secret.

But on second thought, Fuquan could understand Physician Chen's thoughts.

The palace maid who openly poisoned the woman has already been caught and has "committed suicide," so why create further trouble?

But Your Majesty is too good-natured! Doesn't she know to have a little argument with His Majesty?

Fuquan subconsciously looked at His Majesty, but suddenly thought of something.

Your Majesty is suspicious. At first glance, Consort Zhen seems to be the victim in all these events, but when you put them together, it's too much of a coincidence.

No wonder His Majesty became suspicious.

Consort Zhen's words were naturally of utmost importance.

He held his breath, listening intently as the soft voice inside spoke with unwavering determination:

"Pomegranate, have you forgotten about the Golden Beauty?"

Fuquan saw a fleeting hint of malice on Emperor Qianwu's face.

I couldn't help but think to myself, "Your Majesty! Why do you have to bring up something you don't want to talk about?"

Immediately afterwards, Zhou Mingyi added, "That Consort Jin deceived His Majesty and the Empress Dowager, and she deserves her punishment. However, everyone in the Imperial Hospital is on edge, and Physician Chen is cautious. I do not blame him."

"Besides, His Majesty must not know about this matter."

"Your Majesty is already in such a difficult position because of one imperial concubine. I do not wish to make things even more difficult for Your Majesty because of my own situation."

Pomegranate: "Your Majesty, how could you be so foolish?"

The woman's voice was gentle. "His Majesty has his difficulties. Now that I have entered the palace as a concubine, as His Majesty's woman, I cannot bear him children or share his burdens. Naturally, I cannot add unnecessary troubles to his life."

"Besides, none of them are poisons. The imperial physician said that the medicine given by Consort Chen could even help with fertility if taken for a short period of time."

"As for the other one, it's nothing more than jealousy, but I've had a special constitution since childhood, and those medicines have never worked..."

she knows.

She actually knew all of that!

Emperor Qianwu was filled with complex emotions at this moment.

He assumed that Zhou Mingyi was unaware that Consort Chen had done it.

But to my surprise, she knew all of this.

But in order not to put him in a difficult position, this silly girl didn't say anything.

She did not complain to him, nor did she ask him to punish Consort Chen.

How could there be such a foolish woman?

Emperor Qianwu left with mixed feelings.

Only Fuquan knew that Consort Zhen was truly an extraordinary woman!

Having served Emperor Qianwu for many years, Fuquan naturally knew that the emperor was extremely suspicious.

Many concubines lost favor because Emperor Qianwu overheard their private conversations.

Some of those who made the biggest fuss in private are now buried with grass growing half a person tall.

There are also some who still don't know how they fell out of favor.

But Consort Zhen is different.

Her companion, Shiliu, was quick-witted and outspoken, yet Consort Zhen always managed to make the Emperor cherish her even more. This was not just her luck, but also her skill.

……

After the system notified Emperor Qianwu to leave, Zhou Mingyi said to Shiliu and Lianwu, "You may both leave; I am tired."

The audience has left, so it's time for the actors to take their final bow.

However, after this performance, Emperor Qianwu will likely take some action.

The specific outcome depends on how he deals with Consort Chen.

She deliberately told Emperor Qianwu that she knew who did it and who was killing him in front of him to silence him.

But for his sake, she couldn't bear to go to great lengths and put him in a difficult position.

How considerate, how generous!

If you don't cherish a woman like this, you'll be struck by lightning!

The next morning, Consort Chen ordered someone to send over a white jade Guanyin statue, along with two whole boxes of jewelry and several bolts of precious silk.

He went to her home specifically to apologize.

"Little sister, it's my fault. I thought you were young and that you were the 'woman of destiny' personally approved by the abbot of Hanshan Temple, so I wanted to help you."

"It's just that my sister has no sisters at home, so she didn't know how to express her care and affection, and thus used the wrong method."

"I earnestly hope that my younger sister will be magnanimous and not hold it against her older sister!"

Consort Chen's face was covered in thick powder, her expression was stiff, her smile was distorted, and she kept forcing a smile.

The explanation is also quite weak.

Zhou Mingyi naturally appeared understanding and considerate.

She feigned surprise, "What? You had that medicine deliberately put in my well water, sister?"

"So that my sister can conceive His Majesty's child as soon as possible?"

"My elder sister is so virtuous; I can't even begin to flatter her, and I almost misunderstood her!"

"To tell you the truth, before I entered the palace, I heard people say that you had given birth to His Majesty's only child and were favored by the Emperor. I thought you were not an easy person to get along with."

"Now I realize my sister was completely wrong!"

Zhou Mingyi feigned extreme emotion, wishing she could drag Consort Chen into a sworn sisterhood, which disgusted Consort Chen to no end.

Consort Chen was only forced to perform this act by Emperor Qianwu.

Emperor Qianwu declared that if she did not apologize, she would never be allowed to see Princess Chaoyang again.

Chaoyang was her only child, and before she gave birth to her second child, Chaoyang was her life.

Not letting her see the sunrise would be more painful for her than killing Consort Chen.

Moreover, if the mother and daughter never see each other, their relationship will fade.

Consort Chen knew that her current favored status was entirely due to this daughter.

If her daughter doesn't treat her well, she will eventually be abandoned by His Majesty when she gets old and loses her beauty.

But if she comes, it would be tantamount to admitting to the entire harem that she was the one who drugged them, and that she even killed her own people to clear her name...

But compared to never seeing the sunrise again, everything else is trivial.

Exhausted, Consort Chen left Weiyang Palace, only to suddenly hear about something.

"What? The person who drugged and harmed Jin Meiren has been found?"