After giving her contraceptives, she went mad, criticizing the prince for turning white-haired overn

"Yes, Your Majesty."

After the nanny left, Shen Ning remained kneeling quietly in place.

She lowered her head, refusing to look at Consort Liu.

In her past life, she knew that Consort Liu had a great fondness for Shen Rou.

Treat her like a biological daughter.

With her father holding military power in the Northwest, Consort Liu was determined to pave the way for Prince Chen.

Naturally, she wanted to marry the eldest daughter of the Shen family's main branch as her daughter-in-law, so that she could help Prince Chen seize the throne in the future.

"I have something to ask you."

Shen Ning knelt on the ground, her posture respectful: "Your Majesty, please speak."

Consort Liu's tone was slightly cold: "I heard that you often offend your elder sister in the mansion, is that true?"

Shen Ning gently shook her head: "I wonder who told you this, Your Highness?"

"I have always respected my elder sister; how could you say I have offended her?"

"Your Highness, hearing is believing, seeing is believing."

Consort Liu scoffed, "Could it be that Rou'er would lie?"

"Shen Ning, you need to understand that Shen Rou is the eldest daughter of the Shen family's main branch."

"You and Shen Wan are merely the second daughters of the legitimate wife. In the Great Yan, in Yanjing, the status of the eldest daughter and the second daughter of the legitimate wife is inherently different."

"As your elder sister, you should respect her."

Shen Ning did not speak.

After a moment, she said, "Your Majesty is right."

She gave a cold laugh.

Shen Rou, an imposter, has certainly made a fortune by using the title of the eldest daughter of the Shen family.

I wonder what will happen to those who are currently supporting her when the truth is revealed one day?

Today, she will let Consort Liu see her prospective daughter-in-law.

About half an hour later, the old woman led an elderly woman in her forties into the hall.

The person who came was none other than the owner of the Treasure Pavilion.

"Greetings, Your Highness the Imperial Concubine."

"Rise," Consort Liu said calmly.

"Thank you, Your Highness."

After the owner of the Treasure Pavilion stood up, Consort Liu gestured to the nanny to present the two pearls.

"I've heard that Your Excellency is most skilled at identifying South Sea pearls. Could you please take a look and tell me which of these two is genuine?"

The owner of the Treasure Pavilion nodded slightly.

He first picked up the one Shen Rou had given him, carefully examining its luster and flaws, then gently sniffed it before putting it down.

Next, she picked up the South Sea pearl from Shen Ningzhu's hairpin and examined it carefully as well.

After a moment, he pointed to the South Sea pearl that Shen Rou had presented and said respectfully:

"Your Majesty, this pearl is not a South Sea pearl, but merely an ordinary pearl."

"And this one..." He looked at Shen Ning's one.

"These are genuine South Sea pearls, and they are unique pieces."

"If I am not mistaken, these should be items that were presented as tribute from Southeast Asia last year."

Consort Liu's heart sank, and she looked incredulously at the pearl that Shen Rou had given her.

"You're saying my South Sea pearl is fake."

"Your Majesty, those are not South Sea pearls, but ordinary pearls. Moreover..." The Pavilion Master paused, his tone cautious.

"This bead has a scent attached to it, which is difficult to detect unless you smell it closely."

"Your Majesty has been living in the inner palace for a long time, so you must be extra careful."

Consort Liu froze slightly, her fingertips trembling.

What Shen Rou gave her was actually a fake South Sea pearl?

It even had a smell.

"Could the Pavilion Master identify what kind of scent it is?"

The pavilion master shook his head: "This humble one is not knowledgeable in medicine. It should smell like herbs, but I cannot determine exactly what they are."

"Granny," Consort Liu took a deep breath.

"Go and invite Judge Zhang to examine what exactly is on that pearl."

"Yes."

The old woman left in a hurry.

Shen Ning slowly lowered her eyes, a very faint smile playing on her lips.

The real show is just beginning.

Shen Rou, Madam Yu, from now on, will Consort Liu still support you as before?

"Second Miss Shen," Consort Liu's gaze fell on Shen Ning's face.

"Where did you come from, this South Sea pearl?"

Shen Ning curtsied and said, "Your Majesty, this pearl was a tribute from Southeast Asia last year, and it was bestowed upon Princess Chaoyang at that time."

"Your Majesty may remember that during the spring hunt, I once took an arrow for the Princess, and this South Sea pearl was a gift from the Princess."

Consort Liu's gaze sharpened.

I think I remember now.

Last year, five South Sea pearls were presented as tribute from Southeast Asia, and His Majesty distributed them among the Empress, Consort De, Chaoyang, and the Empress Dowager.

However, because she had offended the envoy from the South Seas, His Majesty did not bestow the South Sea pearls upon her.

"Miss Shen and Chaoyang seem to be quite close."

Shen Ning said gently, "It's just about putting yourself in someone else's shoes and exchanging sincerity for sincerity."

"You're right," Consort Liu sneered.

"Put yourself in someone else's shoes."

She treated Shen Rou so well, but the gift she gave her was a fake.

Before long, the old woman arrived in a hurry with Zhang, the head of the Imperial Hospital.

"Greetings, Your Majesty."

"Judge Zhang," Consort Liu pointed to the pearl.

"Just now, the owner of the Treasure Pavilion said that this bead seems to have a medicinal smell."

"Take a look and see what kind of medicine it is."

Physician Zhang frowned slightly, picked up the pearl and sniffed it carefully, his expression gradually becoming serious.

"How is it?" Consort Liu's heart tightened for no apparent reason.

Judge Zhang said, "Your Majesty, please have someone prepare a bowl of clean water."

Consort Liu instructed the nanny to do so.

A short while later, after the water was served, Judge Zhang immersed the pearls in the bowl.

About fifteen minutes later, he took another silver needle and inserted it into the water.

The silver needle turned black instantly.

"Poisonous!" Consort Liu's expression changed instantly.

Judge Zhang cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty is wise. This pearl is coated with a deadly poison that dissolves in water."

"If it is not wet, the toxins are not easy to seep out, but if you wear it with you for a long time, the toxins will gradually invade your body."

His voice was deep and solemn as he spoke, enunciating each word clearly:

"This poison is extremely dangerous. It can destroy a woman's fertility and cause her to become increasingly agitated and mentally confused. It must never be worn."

As soon as he finished speaking, a thunderous roar resounded throughout Changqiu Palace.

Consort Liu's face drained of color, her body swayed slightly, and she trembled with anger.

Shen Ning deliberately asked, "Your Majesty, where did you obtain this fake South Sea pearl?"

"How could someone carry such a poisonous substance with them?"

Consort Liu slammed her hand on the armrest and shouted sharply:

"Someone! Summon Miss Shen Rou of the Shen family to the palace!"

"I want to get to the bottom of this myself!"

"Yes!" The old woman quickly turned around and headed towards the Shen family's residence.

Consort Liu slumped into her chair, still somewhat shaken and frightened.

Over the years, because of her status as the eldest daughter of the Shen family, she has always held Shen Rou in high regard.

He treated her well in every way, thought about her constantly, and almost regarded her as his own daughter.

But now, not only are they sending fake South Sea pearls, but they're also putting such a vicious drug on them.

She looked up at Shen Ning, her gaze complex.

A mixture of resentment and self-deprecation:

"I never imagined that your South Sea pearls were real, while the ones I received were fake..."

"What a joke."

"Miss Shen, are you sure this South Sea pearl you received was truly a gift from the Princess?"