imperial concubine

Chapter 176
I thought yesterday that the Yuan family might be going to attack soon, but I never expected that they would do so so quickly!If the news about the black clothes hadn't come in time yesterday, I'm afraid that now I must have completely black eyes and know nothing about it.

Standing among the flowers, Su Wan let out a long breath and said, "Where did you get the news? Is it the Kunning Palace or the Imperial Hospital? How is the prince doing now?"

If the crown prince was really poisoned, then Kunning Palace and Tai Hospital must be the first to get the news, so Su Wan asked where Shuizhu got the news.If it is obtained through other channels, it is unbelievable.

Shui Zhu blinked and said: "When I went to the House of Internal Affairs to collect the monthly regulations today, I heard from the little ruler of the House of Internal Affairs. He said that he heard it from the little eunuch in the East Palace. The prince can't get out of bed now!"

In the deep palace, these eunuchs and court ladies don't have much fun, so they often talk about the privacy of each palace.As long as he is not caught on the spot, nothing will happen after that day. In the long run, the eunuchs in the palace can always hear all kinds of news.

Hearing Shui Zhu's words, Su Wan was silent for a while, and then said in a deep voice: "Shui Zhu, go back and tell the maids who received the monthly case with you, if I hear a rumor about this matter in the palace, they will Go to Xinzheku to spend the rest of your life!"

Shui Zhu's heart shuddered, then she nodded and left in salute.Shui Zhu knew that the news was true, although she didn't know why the prince and concubine issued such strict orders, but she just had to follow them.

Seeing Shuizhu retreating, Zhuru on the side asked softly: "Miss, didn't you know yesterday that the crown prince would definitely fall ill within a few days? Why did you say that to Shuizhu and the others today? Big temper?"

According to common sense, since Su Wan already knew about the prince, she would naturally know the authenticity of the matter.But why does the lady keep this matter secret now?Isn't the wider the spread, the more beneficial it is?

Su Wan let out a long breath and said, "Zhuru, no matter which palace this matter comes from, do you think the queen will not be able to find out? Then maybe the queen will accuse us of witchcraft and sorcery, insisting that the prince is It is because of us that we got sick, and then find some plausible evidence in Yiliang Palace. Guess what will happen to us then?"

Zhuru shuddered involuntarily, the palace has always tabooed about witches and Gu, but for those who get involved in this matter, confinement in the cold palace is the lightest punishment, generally speaking, as long as the evidence is convincing, they will be beheaded at that time.

Thinking of this, Zhuru realized that the young lady was far-sighted, "Young lady is indeed extremely smart, she can think of so many things so quickly. But since the news from the Eastern Palace has already come out, it must not be kept secret for long."

The news in the palace was transmitted very quickly, and today is the day of receiving the monthly routine. I'm afraid that in less than half an hour, the whole harem will know that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace has contracted a minor ailment.

Hearing Zhuru's words, Su Wan shook her head and said, "It's okay to spread it from anyone, but not from the Yiliang Palace. We're walking on the edge of a cliff now, and we can't tolerate any mistakes."

Being disturbed by the water drops, Su Wan naturally has no interest in going shopping.So he and Zhuru returned to the quiet room without interest, sat quietly reading a book, and waited for the edict from Kunning Palace to come down.

When it was Zhongtian that day, Eunuch Li walked in from outside the Yiliang Palace with a gloomy face. After passing the report, Eunuch Li entered the quiet room to meet Su Wan, "I have seen the fourth prince and concubine."

Seeing Eunuch Li coming, Su Wan was not surprised.Now the news that the prince is bedridden has spread throughout the harem, and the Kunning Palace can't cover it up even if it wants to cover it up. It can only issue an edict to suppress the rumors in the palaces.

Putting down the "Zi Zhi Tong Jian" in his hand, Su Wan smiled and said to Eunuch Li: "Eunuch Li, you don't need to be too polite." After Eunuch Li got up, Su Wan continued to ask: "I don't know why Eunuch came here today. thing?"

Although Su Wan knew what Eunuch Li was here for a long time, she could only pretend not to know.After all, there is still a cutscene to go, if even the cutscene is omitted, I'm afraid the queen will even save herself.

Eunuch Li said with a gloomy face: "The Queen's Majesty said that His Royal Highness is suffering from a minor ailment and cannot see the wind; the position of supervisor will be temporarily replaced by Princess Jingya, and the government affairs will be jointly handled by Princess Jingya, the Prime Minister and three academicians. "

Emperor Chongwen left Beijing, and the crown prince was in charge of the state.At this time the prince fell ill, the most important thing is to grasp the power of the court first, and the people in the harem will take care of it slowly, so the empress passed down such an oral order.

After hearing Eunuch Li's announcement, Su Wan frowned, and said in surprise: "Eunuch Li, why did His Royal Highness suddenly get sick? Have you asked the imperial physicians from the imperial hospital to see it?"

Eunuch Li's trip is definitely not just to announce the oral order, he is also very likely to carry other secret orders from the queen, so I still have to play in front of him, so as not to make the queen feel suspicious.

Seeing the surprise on Su Wan's face, Eunuch Li looked her over carefully, then shook his head and said, "I don't know about this little one. But the imperial physicians have already prescribed a prescription. I guess it's just an accidental cold due to the cold weather recently."

Su Wan on the side almost laughed out loud!If it was true that the crown prince was suffering from a cold, would Kunning Palace be so nervous?Even the queen issued a verbal order?This kind of mistake that is trying to cover up is really too wrong.

But Su Wan still pretended to be blessed by the heavens, and said to Eunuch Li: "In this case, the palace can rest assured. His Royal Highness, auspicious people have their own auspiciousness, and it must only take a while. "

Eunuch Li sized Su Wan up a few more times, then bowed to Su Wan and withdrew.Already ran several this morning.Now it seems that the fourth concubine should not know about it, and the second concubine and concubine Shu should know more or less.

After seeing off Eunuch Li, Shui Zhu stepped forward and asked, "Prince Concubine, the news of the crown prince is now in the entire harem. So what should we do now? Or stick to the gate of the palace?"

At this time, the news of the prince's illness had spread in the harem, and everyone was talking about it.If you follow Su Wan's opinion this morning, you must guard the gate of Yiliang Palace and take good care of the maids and eunuchs in Yiliang Palace.

Unexpectedly, Su Wan shook her head and said: "Tell the people in the palace what to do, but keep your mouth tight." Then she paused and continued: "Prepare a generous gift. This afternoon, we will visit His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. .”

If Su Wan pretended not to know this morning, it would be understandable not to go.Now that the empress's decree has been promulgated, it seems a bit inappropriate for him to hide in the Yiliang Palace again.

Hearing Su Wan's words, Shui Zhu nodded, and then asked: "Prince Concubine, what should I prepare as a gift for His Highness the Crown Prince? Should I prepare some high-quality medicinal materials, or some mascots for joy?"

The prince's minor ailment this time is related to the changes in the harem situation, so he must not be careless.That's why Shuizhu asked this question.Otherwise, everything would have been prepared according to the palace rules.

Su Wan pondered for a while, and then said: "Didn't Her Royal Highness bring some medicinal materials when she came to visit me last time? I remember that the medicinal materials have never been touched, so I will send all the medicinal materials to the East Palace today!"

Last time Su Wan feigned illness and attracted the second concubine and Yun Jingya over.The difference is that the second concubine made Su Wan vomit and diarrhea all night, while Yun Jingya sent high-quality medicinal materials, and this time, she also returned the favor by the way.

Watching the water drop slowly leave, a smile appeared on the corner of Su Wan's lips. Emperor Chongwen was about to lose his first son.And sooner or later, the second prince's side will get the evidence that he murdered the prince.King Ruyang, this is just the beginning of this princess' revenge!
After Concubine Shu invited the concubines in the harem to watch the fish, the queen had just returned to the Kunning Palace, and she couldn't even catch her breath, when the eunuch of the East Palace suddenly came to report that His Highness the Crown Prince had just passed out in the East Palace!

When the queen hurried to the East Palace, the imperial physicians were already checking the prince's pulse.Not long after, Yun Jingya also came in a hurry. Seeing the queen here, she opened her mouth and asked, "Queen mother, what's wrong with younger brother?"

It was just now that Yun Jingya was about to return to her own palace, but a young eunuch came to report on the way, and His Royal Highness suddenly fainted, Yun Jingya immediately turned around and came straight to the East Palace.

The queen shook her head and said, "I just arrived here too. I don't know what happened to Ze Shi." Looking at the man in the apricot-yellow veil, although the queen was anxious, she knew that the most important thing now is to allow the imperial physician to treat him with peace of mind. .

Yun Jingya on the side saw that the queen didn't know anything, she frowned slightly, and wanted to sort out the matter carefully, but found that she knew too little, so she frowned, thinking about it.

Looking at the busy eunuchs in the Eastern Palace, Yun Jingya called a young eunuch over, and said in a deep voice, "Call the eunuch Dexi, who is in charge of the Eastern Palace, to this Palace immediately!"

The eunuch ran out immediately, and after a while, Dexi came out.He was serving in front of the prince just now, but he didn't even know that the queen and princess had arrived.

At this time, Dexi saw the gloomy expression on Yun Jingya's face, and quickly pleaded guilty, "Young one has seen the empress and His Royal Highness the princess. Just now, the young one deserves death for not going out to pick her up."

Just now the Eastern Palace was in chaos, and the empress and Yun Jingya barged in directly because they were concerned about the prince's condition, and no one informed them, so Dexi had no idea when these two came.

Yun Jingya, who was sitting in a high position, frowned slightly, and said, "Shut up! I ask you, what happened to His Royal Highness? When did this happen?"

The most urgent task now is to find out whether the prince is poisoned or sick. If he is sick, then he can rest assured;
De Xi swallowed a mouthful of saliva and said: "Reporting to Your Highness, the princess, I don't know what happened to His Highness the Crown Prince. Just now, His Highness the Crown Prince had lunch, and when he got up, he felt dizzy, and then passed out directly!"

Hearing Dexi's words, Yun Jingya frowned even tighter. What is this?It is said to be poisoning, but how can poisoning only make people faint?If it is sick, what kind of disease comes so quickly?
Yun Jingya looked at Dexi, then frowned and said, "Go and bring over all the leftover meals from His Highness the Crown Prince at noon today! Bring all the eunuchs and court ladies who cooked and served His Highness the Crown Prince's meals at noon today!"

Dexi responded, turned around and was about to go out.Yun Jingya said again: "First, tell me the imperial physician who has already checked the pulse. I have something to ask him."

Hearing Yun Jingya's words, Dexi nodded repeatedly.Turning around and entering the inner hall, not long after, Dexi brought a middle-aged man with a short beard in front of Yun Jingya. The middle-aged man saluted, "I have seen Your Highness the Princess."

Looking at the middle-aged man in front of her, Yun Jingya said impatiently: "Excuse me. I ask you, what happened to His Royal Highness?"

The middle-aged man pondered for a while, and then slowly said: "Your Highness, forgive me for being stupid, and I don't know what happened to Your Highness the Crown Prince."

Hearing the middle-aged man's words, Yun Jingya was furious!
(End of this chapter)