concubines

Chapter 23 Poisoning
These two words... It seems like it's been a lifetime since someone called her that in the last life.It turned out that Zhou Shuxuan had told the emperor about her identity. Since the emperor still remembered the old relationship, why did he kill her father at that time?

Tears overflowed from Miao Li's eyes, and she replied in a crying voice: "That is the name of the servant girl before, thanks to the emperor for remembering it."

The emperor let out a long breath, which seemed to be filled with vague guilt, "Of course I remember, I still remember many, many things."

If he can remember other things, then he must remember that her father was framed by the prince.Miao Li couldn't stop crying at this time, "I begged the emperor to reverse the case for my father. My father was a clean man. When he died, he didn't even have a coffin. He was buried in a straw mat. How could he be corrupt?"

The emperor's face changed slightly, and he didn't speak for a long time, Zhou Shuxuan sweated in his heart for Miaoli, he was so damn bold, he dared to say anything.The emperor can't be wrong, she just wants the emperor to admit his mistake.

Zhou Shuxuan wanted to speak for her: "Father..."

The emperor waved his hand, without much fluctuation in his tone, "I don't blame you, I will give you a thousand taels of silver to repair your father's tomb." Nothing else.

Miao Li's heart was already completely cold, and she said in her heart that the prince's virtue today owed a large part of the credit to the emperor.If the emperor hadn't loved him too much, the prince would definitely not be as domineering as he is today.

I don't want any money, and others would gossip, Miao Li said directly: "Thank you, the emperor, but this servant can't accept this reward for my father. He is just a sinful minister, and he shouldn't have a too luxurious tomb."

The emperor naturally heard the sarcasm in her words, he was still not angry, changed the subject and said: "Since you have followed King Qin, follow him well, he will never let you be wronged in the future."

"My lord..." He was very kind to his servants.Before Miao Li could finish her sentence, she caught a glimpse of Zhou Shuxuan leaning on the wheelchair from the corner of her eye, with her head drooping, as if she had fallen asleep.Knowing that he seems to be in a bad mood today, but no matter how bad he is, he will not sleep in front of the emperor.

Following her gaze, the emperor also found that something was wrong, so he hurriedly sent someone to call the imperial physician.He also called someone to take Zhou Shuxuan to Qingquan Palace.

When someone sent Zhou Shuxuan to Qingquan Palace, the emperor probably remembered something again, or maybe he didn't want to step into Qingquan Palace, so he never showed up again.

Miaoli was alone beside Zhou Shuxuan, waiting for the imperial physician to make a diagnosis.

Probably the doctors in the palace are very particular, and they pinched their beards for a long time without seeing any results.After finally letting go, the first thing he said was that he was not sure, how many people should he invite for consultation.

The people from Qingquan Palace rushed to invite them again, and soon several imperial physicians came, and everyone took turns to check the pulse and exchanged opinions with each other.Someone came out and said: "Mother, the prince is poisoned. At the beginning, lethargy and mental fatigue. Slowly, he will become unconscious, and finally he will die in a coma."

Poisoned!

Didn't the doctor say in the morning that he just loves to sleep?Damn it!
One wave is not flat, and another wave rises again.The emperor just ordered the prince to be investigated thoroughly, and the result was obtained with great difficulty, how could Zhou Shuxuan be poisoned?
Miao Li was going crazy, "Is there any way to detoxify?"

The doctor stroked his beard and thought for a long time before he said: "There is a way, the prince is not deeply poisoned now, and he will recover after treatment. It's just that the medicine is hard to find."

"What is the reason?"

"It's not easy to inflict this poison, and it's not so easy to get rid of it. Use the Zhicao on Zhaoyun Mountain as a guide."

"Zhaoyun Mountain?"

She also persuaded Zhou Shuxuan to go to Zhaoyun Mountain to have a look. There lived a genius doctor Jiang, who claimed that his medical skills were unparalleled in the world.It's just that the mountain is not very easy to go up, there are many strange gates at the foot of the mountain, and you can't open it unless you meet someone with predestined relationship.

The situation is urgent now, there is really no time to go to Zhaoyun Mountain, Miao Li asked: "Is there any other way?"

The imperial doctor shook his head, "There is really no other way to completely detoxify, my lady should make a plan early. Now you can use ordinary ginseng to suppress the poison, but it can't be delayed for too long, three months at most."

Three months is not a short time, maybe it is enough, and you can also send a few people to Zhaoyun Mountain to try it out during the period.

Miao Li waved her hand and said, "Forget it, you guys go and write a prescription."

The people in Qingquan Palace are the old people left behind by Zhou Shuxuan's mother and concubine Liang, and they are very good to Zhou Shuxuan.Without waiting for Miaoli's order, the Xi mother in the palace arranged for someone to cook the medicine.

"Your Majesty, the prince's medicine is ready."

Miaoli only noticed their address at this time, took the medicine bowl and said, "Thank you, but I'm not some empress."

Mother Xi smiled and said, "Isn't it now or later? The emperor's reward has been sent here."

Miao Li was puzzled, what reward?
Mother Xi saw the doubts in her heart, and said with a smile: "The emperor sent a lot of rewards, and the servants saw that there are many things that only princesses can use."

The Xia Clan's matter has been rumored in the palace, although I don't know why.But no one didn't know that King Qin's concubine was taken to the clan's mansion, and Concubine De lost her title due to her troubles.There was already an uproar in the palace, and everyone knew that Qin Wangfei's position was vacant.

Father Xia, who was waiting outside the palace gate, fainted on the spot. His Xia family lost the concubine and concubine De within a day, and the days to come may not be so easy.

Miao Li's mood at this time is not much better, the emperor's attitude is really strange.Obviously still thinking about his father's old love, but he is unwilling to reverse the case for her father.What are you sending these things for?Could she, the daughter of a criminal subject, still be a princess?

The emperor made a big change because he felt guilty towards her father, so he wanted to start with her. It's really hard to guess what the emperor is thinking.But she also didn't want to be Princess Laoshizi, she just wanted to reverse the case for the Meng family, and then get out of this trap of fame and fortune.

Seeing her distracted, Xi Momo reminded, "Your Majesty, it's better to serve the prince to drink the medicine first."

Miao Li was holding the medicine bowl and just remembered that a few young maids came from behind to help Zhou Shuxuan up.But after a while, Zhou Shuxuan's face turned pale.It is impossible for him to be poisoned for no reason, someone must have done it.The palace is not clean, yet someone can put his hand in front of Zhou Shuxuan.

Xi Momo watched from the side, and secretly wiped away tears, "Poor prince, if Concubine Liang is still here, I don't know how she will cry when she sees him like this."

This is the second time today Miao Li heard about the concubine Liang, even if she doesn't like to talk, she couldn't help but reply. "My own son is naturally distressed."

Mammy Xi slapped her own mouth, "It's the slave who talks too much."

Miao Li paused for a moment as she wiped the concoction on Zhou Shuxuan's lips, it seemed that the palace was not allowed to mention this empress.

The emperor should hate her very much, Zhou Shuxuan is already a dignified prince, and the emperor is still scolding the concubine Liang.He also hates Concubine Liang's son extremely, and other princes have special residences when they enter the palace.Only Zhou Shuxuan lived in the former residence of Concubine Liang.

A place more like the Leng Palace than the Leng Palace, close to the palace wall, Miao Li even suspects that the sound of peddlers outside can be heard here.

Miao Li regained her senses, shook her head, "It's all right." She glanced at the few maids in front of Zhou Shuxuan's bed, their eyes were shining with hope.There is no serious master in Qingquan Palace, and Zhou Shuxuan can't live here once a year. With such a good opportunity this time, everyone probably wants to find a way out for themselves.

Miao Li didn't realize there was anything wrong with them, no one was willing to wither in the deep palace at a flowery age.But Zhou Shuxuan couldn't tolerate their thoughts. It's not that there are no people with these thoughts in the palace, as long as Zhou Shuxuan finds out, he will definitely be kicked out of the mansion.

She waved her hand and said, "You all go out, the prince doesn't like crowds, I'll call you when he wakes up."

"That's fine." After finishing speaking, Mammy Xi led the reluctant little maids out.

Miao Li sat in front of the bed, looking at the drowsy Zhou Shuxuan.If it weren't for the urgent need for him to wake up now.Miao Li really wants to thank the person who gave the medicine, she used to frown slightly when she saw Zhou Shuxuan fell asleep.Today, it is completely stretched out, and the temperament of the whole person has become softer.

The stern face resembled the emperor so much that one could tell at a glance that they were the father and son.There is a faint and imperceptible gentleness between the facial features, which should come from the good concubine.Miao Li somehow felt that he was a little pitiful. His mother died young, his father made things difficult for him, and he had no outsiders to rely on.

Miao Li raised her hand, wanting to touch his face, as if to comfort him.But as soon as her hand touched Zhou Shuxuan's cheek, a pair of dark eyes suddenly opened.

Zhou Shu stared at her intently, with obscure emotions in his eyes.

Miao Li was frightened and quickly withdrew her hand.He lifted up his skirt and knelt on the ground, "The slave has offended the prince."

"Get up." Zhou Shuxuan had slept for a long time, his voice was a little hoarse, and his head still hurt.No, he was still in front of the emperor just now, how could he be on the bed now. "What happened to the king?"

"The prince fainted just now. The emperor sent someone to Qingquan Palace and invited the imperial doctor. The imperial doctor said that the prince was poisoned. He would be mentally exhausted at the beginning, and then he would gradually become unconscious and then die."

There was a murderous look in Zhou Shuxuan's eyes, he was already like this, and someone wanted to kill him. "I haven't bothered much about the palace for so many years. Let the Xia family make the palace a mess, full of all kinds of monsters and ghosts. You have someone pass a message to Wei Hai, so that someone can clean up the palace. If it's not clean, shoot and kill."

"Yes."

Zhou Shuxuan asked again, "Does the imperial doctor say there is a cure for this poison?"

Miaoli waited for him to get up and replied, "I said I want to recruit the sesame grass from Yunshan, but now I can only suppress the medicinal properties with ginseng."

Zhou Shuxuan snorted coldly, and said disdainfully: "It's those bastards bluffing again. Could it be that the zhicao in Zhaoyun Mountain is grown by gods? Is it better than the ones there? If it can't be cured, it can only be said that it can't be cured."

Zhou Shuxuan met many quack doctors about the broken leg, and now he hates doctors when he mentions them.

Miaoli didn't reply, the imperial physicians in the palace are much better than those in the palace, those in the palace are still things that delay things because he just likes to sleep.

"How long have I been asleep?"

Miao Li glanced at the time, the sun was already in the west, and replied: "It's almost two hours."

Zhou Shuxuan's face changed drastically, he sat down and straightened his clothes, "Quick, let someone come in and wait for me to leave the palace."

(End of this chapter)