You take on two husbands, I'll turn around and marry the tyrant and rule the world.

Chu Nianci quickly walked behind the screen and saw Consort Shu lying on the chaise longue with a pale face, barely breathing.

Chu Shunqing knelt to the side, sweat beading on his forehead, holding a gold needle in one hand and blood on the other, his face filled with panic.

When she saw Chu Nianci come in, she was taken aback at first, then wiped away her sweat.

He sneered, "This isn't the way to make a name for yourself. Don't try to show off; you're just asking for trouble."

Even knowing where Physician Zhang inserted the needles, he couldn't stop the bleeding. How could she possibly stop it?

They also wanted to steal credit from themselves.

"You're the one showing off," Chu Nianci said without even looking at her, shoving her aside. "Get out of my way and don't get in my way."

Chu Shunqing gritted his teeth, ready to retaliate.

Suddenly, a thought struck me.

Although I knew this older sister knew some medical skills, a young lady's limited abilities were only good for treating headaches and fevers, let alone dealing with a life-threatening situation like this.

Although I stole her prescription for the plague, I still managed to come up with it through repeated revisions...

Ultimately, it's because my own medical skills are more solid.

Since Consort Shu herself was no longer confident of saving the situation, wouldn't it be perfect if someone was willing to step up and become the scapegoat?

With that thought, she snorted coldly, simply stepped aside, and whispered, "If you can't cure me, don't drag me down with you, and don't say I'm your sister."

Chu Nianci didn't reply. Instead, she stepped forward and gently held Consort Shu's wrist, placing her fingertips on her pulse.

"You...you dare touch me?" Consort Shu opened her eyes with difficulty, and when she saw it was her, her eyes were full of anger and doubt.

However, due to deficiency of both qi and blood, her charming and sharp eyes have lost their intimidating power.

Green Bridge, frantic, shouted from the side, "How dare you! Release the Empress! Guards!"

But the Empress's men were stationed outside, blocking the people in Consort Shu's palace, so no one could get in.

Besides, His Majesty has given his permission, so no one dares to do anything about it.

Chu Nianci picked up the golden needle and chuckled coldly twice: "Have you shouted enough? If you keep yelling, my hand might slip and I might prick the wrong spot, and Consort Shu's life will be over."

Green Qiao fell silent instantly.

Only Consort Shu's weak and hoarse breathing could be heard in the room.

The anger in Consort Shu's eyes had softened, and she simply closed her eyes in resentment.

Chu Nianci's fingers were still on Consort Shu's wrist, and he could feel that her pulse was weaker than before.

It's poisoning.

But the poison was administered hastily and the method was rushed.

If everything had been done properly, it shouldn't have developed so quickly, and it wouldn't have been diagnosed as abnormal.

However, the person who poisoned the patient was skilled at feigning illness and had a vicious mind; a search of the entire hall yielded no results for the poison.

Who would have the audacity to strike in front of all the concubines in the palace and then escape unscathed?

In addition, the dosage of motherwort used to induce menstruation by Consort Shu was also extremely high. The combination of the two caused an immediate onset of symptoms.

If I don't save her, Consort Shu will surely die from postpartum hemorrhage, which is almost the same as sudden death from an acute illness. Even if the imperial physician comes, he won't be able to find anything wrong.

It's shrouded in mystery; I always feel like there's a hand controlling everything from behind the scenes.

Even if Consort Shu survives this time, she will likely find it difficult to have children again.

Chu Nianci was confident that with her acupuncture and the right prescription, long-term treatment and constant care, she might be able to recover completely.

However, although she had no grudges against Consort Shu, they were not exactly friends either.

There's no need for me to take care of my health for her sake.

I must have overlooked something, neglected something, to the point that it's like being through a fog, unable to see the truth.

The opponent is too ruthless and cunning, but now is not the time to worry about finding the murderer.

Saving lives is the priority now.

With her mind made up, she slowly took a breath, looked at the spot where Chu Shunqing had inserted the needle, and a cold smile appeared on her lips.

Although her half-sister also hired a famous teacher, she never practiced diligently.

I only have a superficial understanding of what I'm learning.

It's important to understand that even in the same location, the type of needle used and the depth of insertion can vary.

Everything is very particular; even the slightest deviation or the slightest depth will produce different effects.

Chu Shunqing placed the needle in the correct position, but it was either too shallow or too deep.

We should really thank God that the person didn't get sick.

She took out the gold needles and steadily inserted them into several key acupoints, including Tianquan and Baihui.

With a slight twist of the needle tip, alternating between deep and shallow insertions, the fingertip applies even and steady pressure to penetrate the skin.

Within a dozen or so breaths, Consort Shu's rapid breathing gradually calmed down, and the bleeding slowly stopped.

A young palace maid carrying a medicine box suddenly exclaimed, "The bleeding... the bleeding has stopped!"

Hearing that the bleeding had stopped, everyone outside the screen breathed a sigh of relief.

A moment later, Consort Shu slowly opened her eyes. Duanmu Qingyu covered her nose and walked in first, followed by the Empress and other concubines.

Duanmu Qingyu asked softly, "My beloved consort, how are you feeling now?"

Consort Shu's eyes remained unfocused for a while before gradually clearing. Her voice was weak as she asked, "Your Majesty, just now... did I almost die? What happened?"

Everyone's expression changed slightly, and as expected, Consort Shu immediately began investigating the murderer.

Empress Lin immediately comforted her, "Don't overthink it. You are blessed with good fortune and will surely turn misfortune into good luck. As I just said, it's just irregular menstruation."

Consort Shu did not respond to her words.

Even if she were stupid, she would know that she had almost lost her life.

Her gaze slowly swept over the people beside her, and she whispered to Duanmu Qingyu, "Your Majesty, tell her not to surround them so tightly, I'm having trouble breathing."

Duanmu Qingyu waved his hand, and the concubines hurriedly retreated from behind the screen.

Consort Shu coughed a few times, cold sweat beading on her forehead, but suddenly looked up at Chu Nianci and asked, "Where is Consort Hui?"

Although she was jealous of Chu Nianci's appearance, it was this person who had just saved her.

Right now, she's the only one in the palace we can trust.

"What exactly is wrong with me?" Consort Shu pressed on.

All the concubines in the hall held their breath, their eyes all fixed on Chu Nianci.

Empress Lin and Chu Shunqing were the most nervous... If they didn't answer this question well, it would arouse Consort Shu's suspicion and even implicate them.

Chu Nianci did not answer him immediately, but turned to look at Duanmu Qingyu.

His long, elegant eyelashes were slightly cold, and his fingers slowly caressed the jade thumb ring in his hand.

He did not speak.

Chu Nianci instantly understood that he was not prepared to investigate further.

"The persistent spotting is caused by menstrual irregularities," Chu Nianci said respectfully, bowing.

Although Consort Shu did not fully believe her, she could not say anything more.

She sighed and leaned back on the couch.

Empress Lin secretly breathed a sigh of relief and gave Xia Dong a wink.

Xia Dong hurriedly went out to call the palace maids in. The maids quickly and efficiently tidied up Consort Shu's robes and carried her, along with her chaise longue, safely outside the palace.

"Please extend your hand, Your Majesty, so that I may take your pulse again." Physician Zhang, who was standing nearby, quickly stepped forward to take your pulse.

Consort Shu asked about the patient's condition again.

"It is indeed caused by menstrual irregularities," Physician Zhang withdrew his hand and replied respectfully. "Your Majesty has a good constitution. With proper care, you should recover in a few days to a month."

He had served two generations of people in the palace and was already a shrewd and calculating person.

The Empress had overheard the physician Chu's diagnosis while she was outside, and she had no objections.

According to palace rules, once someone makes a judgment, the Imperial Medical Academy has only one voice.

Consort Shu was slightly relieved: "Then I will trouble Physician Zhang to prescribe a medicine."

Her gaze shifted to Chu Nianci, her expression somewhat complicated.

Unexpectedly, this vixen is actually quite capable, far surpassing that Physician Chu by a significant margin.

Knowing that she was always fair in rewarding and punishing, Consort Shu casually raised her hand and said, "Today we are really grateful to Consort Hui. Someone, give her my jadeite bracelet and send her some more materials from the storeroom."

Green Qiao responded, and soon a palace maid brought a brocade tray to Chu Nianci.

Chu Nianci looked up and saw that the bracelet was as clear as blue water, and was indeed a top-quality item.

Her face immediately lit up with delight, and she respectfully accepted the gift with both hands, saying, "Thank you for the gift, Consort Shu."

The concubines were envious...

Everyone knows that Consort Shu is extremely arrogant. The gifts she gave to the palaces a few days ago were just ordinary silks. If you can get a piece of jewelry from her, your life in the palace will be more secure in the future.

Duanmu Qingyu's expression softened slightly, and he said, "Consort Huixuan remained calm in the face of danger and saved Consort Shu. I should reward and punish her fairly. Effective immediately, she is promoted to the rank of Changzai."

The Kunning Palace fell silent instantly.

Everyone looked surprised... It was truly rare for someone to be promoted to a higher rank without even having served the emperor.

Empress Lin stepped forward, bowed, and advised, "Your Majesty, according to palace rules, concubines must serve the Emperor before they can be promoted. Consort Hui has not yet served the Emperor. Promoting her now might cause controversy within the palace. It would be better to wait until later..."

Duanmu Qingyu glanced at her sideways.

Duanmu Qingyu glanced at her sideways. His eyes could be alluring, and even swords could be drawn from them, without needing any other part of his body to cooperate.

Empress Lin was naturally experienced, but after just one more glance, she felt a chill run down her spine.

"The Empress is becoming increasingly sensible," he said calmly, "but if she doesn't reward those who have rendered meritorious service, wouldn't the harem accuse me of being unfair?"

Empress Lin lowered her head and remained silent.

Seeing this, Consort Shu immediately seized the opportunity to retort, smiling as she replied, "Since Consort Hui saved me, it would be only right for Consort Jin, or even a Noble Lady, to do so."

Anyway, as long as he doesn't become a concubine and doesn't pose a threat to himself, he's happy to be a good person.

Shen Lanbing, who had been tense, finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Consort Jia was the first to offer her congratulations with a smile: "Congratulations, Consort Hui."

Although the other concubines were so jealous they were practically bleeding from their eyes, they all stepped forward to offer their congratulations.

Chu Shunqing looked at everything in front of him in disbelief.

How could this happen?

This shouldn't be the case. In her past life, Imperial Physician Zhang clearly saved Consort Shu.

I clearly remembered his acupuncture technique, so why couldn't I do it myself, while my sister succeeded?

She stared at her sister's pretty face, her nails almost digging into her palms...

All of this should have been hers!

She was the true female physician, and in this life, she should have risen through the ranks under the Empress's guidance to become the only female imperial physician.

The older sister should rot away in the cold palace.

Why did she choose to part ways with her sister and take a different path?

It even allowed her older sister to steal the spotlight and overshadow her.

Chu Shunqing lowered his eyelids, but he couldn't suppress the surging jealousy, anger, and a trace of resentment on his face.