Chapter 206: Is Xiao Fu Bao Disliked? The Whole City Loves Me With Their Lives
Chapter 206: Concubine Ren Loses Her Temper
The old physician hurriedly took the items, joined by two other physicians to examine them together.
After sniffing and spreading out the contents, they observed and analyzed them carefully.
Finally, the old physician concluded, “This contains both thunder god vine and strychnine. These two herbs have pain-relieving properties, but they must be used with extreme caution due to their high toxicity. If the dosage is incorrect, it can easily lead to death.”
Looking at the fragrant pouch before him, the old physician took a deep breath and continued, “If worn close to the body for an extended period, it will definitely affect one’s lifespan!”
Prince Qi had already been distressed upon realizing he could not have children.
However, a part of him still held onto a glimmer of hope, wanting to know the outcome.
Now, that glimmer of hope could finally be extinguished.
Overwhelmed by the shocking revelation, Prince Qi rolled his eyes and fainted.
He had been wearing this pouch since Concubine Che entered the residence not long after!
So, he had been wearing it for nearly three months!
Although that doesn’t seem long, who knows how it might affect his lifespan! Moreover, because the scent faded, Concubine Che had changed it twice in the meantime!
The concentrated, fresh poison was right there on him.
Unable to withstand the shock, Prince Qi fainted. Qi Wangfei was startled and hurried to call the physicians for help.
The Empress Dowager also felt a lump in her throat and was not well.
She already had a wheezing condition, and seeing this, she was on the verge of an attack, while the physicians had to attend to her as well.
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The Emperor had accompanied Prince Qi, initially expecting to have a simple lunch together and enjoy a rare moment of relaxation.
But suddenly, the situation turned alarming.
Someone actually dared to plot against his own brother!
This caused the Emperor’s expression to turn icy.
He wanted to summon someone into the palace to investigate the matter, but he feared Prince Qi’s pride; if outsiders learned of this, it would only distress him further.
After a brief hesitation, the Emperor decided to wait until his brother woke up to ask for his opinion.
His mother’s input was also crucial.
With Prince Qi’s fainting and the Empress Dowager’s health crisis, chaos ensued in the palace.
At this moment, in Prince Qi’s residence, Concubine Che was holding Che Lingzhi, crying as if the sky were falling.
Concubine Ren looked at Suisui, who remained unconscious and had developed a fever, already feeling anxious.
Hearing the two crying made her even more agitated.
Finally, she stood up and signaled to her servants, “The conditions here are still lacking. Just carry Suisui to my room; it’s warmer there.”
This area was merely a temporary herbal medicine room, and the conditions were naturally not ideal.
Suisui had fallen into water and now had a fever, needing better and more convenient care.
Concubine Ren thought her room was more suitable.
If Qi Wangfei were in the residence, these matters would not need to trouble her.
But now, Qi Wangfei was not here.
Thinking of this, Concubine Ren looked at Concubine Che and her niece with impatience and quickly indicated for them to take Suisui away.
Seeing Concubine Ren wanted to take Suisui away, Concubine Che refused.
She put down Che Lingzhi and rushed over, grabbing Ren's arm, “No, that little wench can’t leave. She has harmed Lingzhi like this; what will we do if she goes?”
“That wicked little wench, who endangers lives, should be killed on the spot. How can we let her escape?”
“Why should she be treated? What right does she have?”
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Concubine Ren had never treated these two kindly. Previously, their incessant crying had already annoyed her.
Now, being grabbed by the arm, Concubine Ren first tried to shake them off and then darkened her expression, “If you don’t want to be strung up at the gate for people to gawk at, it’s best to hold your niece quietly and wait for Qi Wangfei to return!”
Concubine Ren exuded a strong aura, her brows furrowed and her gaze fierce, carrying a hint of ruthlessness.
Concubine Che was pushed back several steps by such presence and glare.
She wanted to say something more, but was afraid that Concubine Ren would actually hang her up at the gate for people to gawk at.
If that happened, how could she continue to live in the prince’s residence?
From the moment she entered the residence, Concubine Che had known that Concubine Ren was not someone to be trifled with.
It was said that when she was truly furious, even the prince would be struck by her; how much less could a mere concubine like her withstand!
Feeling wronged, Concubine Che thought, Why hasn’t the prince returned yet?
Oh, how pitiful I am!
Che Lingzhi was also frightened by Concubine Ren’s words.
She initially had some small schemes in mind but, upon Concubine Ren suddenly turning her gaze towards her, she instinctively shrank back, burying her head into her knees.
Ren ignored her little actions, only sneering, “Che shi, I remember you boasting that your family is from Jiangnan. Because of that, the young ladies in your family are all great swimmers. Who are you trying to impress here?”
Concubine Ren had originally been too lazy to waste words on them but was now feeling annoyed, so she directly struck a nerve.
After saying that, she didn’t care how Concubine Che trembled or how pale Che Lingzhi’s face became. Concubine Ren gestured for her servant to hold Suisui in front, while she followed behind and called for Physician Liu to leave with them toward the eastern courtyard.
Once v and her group had walked far away, Concubine Che finally slumped down, her body collapsing to the ground, engulfed in panic and confusion.
She knew of Lingzhi’s little thoughts; Concubine Che had merely been going with the flow, wanting to gain some benefits.
After all, having Lingzhi supported by the prince’s residence meant her own family would thrive through her, which would also ensure her future safety.
Moreover, being in the prince’s residence gave her companionship.
Concubine Che never expected that today’s small plan would be exposed because of her past boasting.
She told herself to remain calm; the prince hadn’t returned yet, so there was no need to be afraid.
Once the prince was back, she could cry a bit, act spoiled, and bring up the potential child that may or may not exist, and she figured things would turn out fine.
After all, it was just a wild girl brought back from outside; could she really compare to the prince’s own children?
Thinking of this, Concubine Che touched her belly, reassuring herself: You must be good!
Che Lingzhi, on the other hand, was too scared to make a sound.
After coming to her senses, she cursed her aunt for being foolish and blamed fate for its unfairness.
Why should that country girl be valued by her uncle while she, a little girl raised in the capital, be overlooked?
Che Lingzhi’s jealousy made her white teeth almost grind to pieces.
Her mind raced as she thought, No, I must quickly come up with a way to turn this around; I can’t stumble over this.
Originally, she was already at a disadvantage compared to Suisui in her uncle’s eyes. If she lost this round today, she might really not be able to enter the prince’s residence in the future!
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