Tears streamed uncontrollably down her face. Staring at the man in front of her, Hua Xue'er suddenly pushed him hard. "Ning Yunqing, you're such a fool! How could you side with the bad guy? I really don't want to see you for even a second more!"
With that, she quickened her pace and ran out.
It had to be said that Ning Yunqing's behavior was really strange. Weren't they getting along well before? Why did he suddenly side with that eunuch Gao Quan?
"Princess." Seeing the girl he loved so sad, Ning Yunqing felt extremely uncomfortable. He watched her running away alone with a pained heart. Although he wanted to chase after her, he was helpless and could only watch her leave.
"Your Majesty, now you should believe me. I'm absolutely innocent. I'll say it again. I, Gao Quan, am upright and not afraid of any false accusations. I didn't do what I'm accused of, and I'll never admit it. The poison on Concubine Xian was definitely not put by me. I'm willing to swear on my life." Gao Quan looked firmly at Hua Yueye.
Seeing this, Hua Yueye suddenly had a strange feeling in his heart. Gao Quan's eyes did show a bit of sincerity, not the look of someone with a guilty conscience. Could it be that there was really something else hidden in this matter?
"Fine. You may leave first." Hua Yueye lowered his head and thought for a while. There was only a witness but no evidence for the poisoning. It would probably take a lot of effort to convict Gao Quan, and this wasn't the best time.
This "war" ended with Gao Quan's victory. He curled his lips in satisfaction, bowed to Hua Yueye casually, and then turned to leave.
As soon as he left, the imperial doctors rushed over.
"Hurry up and take a look at Concubine Xian. What's wrong with her?" Hua Yueye looked down at Su Qingwen, who was about to faint, and said anxiously.
"Yes." Doctor Zhang was one of the most skilled doctors in the Imperial Hospital. He quickly walked up to Su Qingwen. First, he lifted her eyelids, and then he felt her pulse seriously.
Finally, he determined that Su Qingwen had been poisoned by the thousand - year blood ginseng.
"Your Majesty, the thousand - year blood ginseng is a very rare poison. When the poison takes effect, the victim will suffer from severe abdominal pain and vomit blood. Although Concubine Xian only ate a little, the toxin has already spread. I'm afraid..." Doctor Zhang stroked his beard and shook his head helplessly.
"What?" Hua Yueye never thought that the lively and healthy Su Qingwen would be in such a situation. He lowered his head and stared at Doctor Zhang fiercely. "I don't want to hear your sighs. You'd better find a way to save Concubine Xian, or I'll make the whole Imperial Hospital accompany her to the grave! Do you all hear me?"
Hua Yueye was usually very gentle, and no one had ever seen him so angry. This time, for Concubine Xian, he had reached such a state. Everyone present was extremely frightened. They all knelt down and begged for mercy, their faces turning pale. "Your Majesty, spare our lives! Your Majesty, spare our lives!"
"I'll give you three days to find an antidote. Otherwise..." As he said this, Hua Yueye narrowed his eyes, and there was a hint of cruelty in his eyes.
Doctor Zhang gave Su Qingwen an acupuncture treatment to stabilize the toxin in her body and buy more time to find an antidote.
Su Qingwen felt that the abdominal pain seemed to be a little better. She sighed and said hopelessly, "What's going on? Why am I still alive?"
"Stop talking nonsense! Don't say such inauspicious things. How could you die?" Hua Yueye heard her words and glared at her with a bit of dissatisfaction. Then he walked over and held Su Qingwen's still - cold fingers.
"I feel like one foot has already stepped into the underworld. Why can't I say such things?" Su Qingwen sneered and leaned weakly on Hua Yueye's shoulder. "I just heard that you let Gao Quan go."
"Yeah." Hua Yueye felt a bit nervous. For some reason, he was a little afraid that Su Qingwen would ask about this matter, as if he was guilty towards her.
"I see." Su Qingwen blinked her eyes and then showed a bitter smile. "It's okay, Hua Yueye. I know you have your difficulties. I won't blame you."
"You silly girl." The more she said this, the more painful Hua Yueye felt. He hugged Su Qingwen's shoulders tightly, lowered his head, and kissed her eyebrows. "I'll find a way to detoxify you. Don't worry."
A sudden dizziness came over Su Qingwen. She thought it must be because she had vomited too much blood just now. She covered her chest and said with some difficulty, "Hua Yueye, I'm a bit tired. After all, I've lost a lot of blood and been frightened. I need to rest now."
"Okay." Hua Yueye kissed her forehead gently. "Go to sleep. I'll be here waiting for you."
As her consciousness gradually blurred, Su Qingwen felt her body being surrounded by warmth. She closed her eyes and fell into a dream.
At this time, Li Ruhua came to the palace gate with Xiaocui. She looked back at Xiaocui and asked, "Are you sure there are no mistakes in the task I assigned you today?"
"Your servant is sure. The poison has been put in. I heard that the Emperor has summoned a lot of imperial doctors to save her. I wonder how Su Qingwen is now?" Xiaocui smiled, with confidence in her eyes.
"That's good." Li Ruhua raised her eyes, with a hint of smile in them. She was really starting to like this Xiaocui more and more. She was smart and reliable in doing things.
"If this plan succeeds this time, I won't treat you badly." Li Ruhua lowered her voice and said.
"As long as you need me, your servant is willing to go through fire and water for you. It's just a matter of your words. Your servant is even willing to sacrifice her life." Xiaocui lowered her head respectfully.
Just as they were talking, a little eunuch came over and said, "What are you two doing? Don't you know that Concubine Xian is ill and the Emperor is accompanying her inside?"
Seeing the little eunuch's overbearing look, Li Ruhua felt a bit unhappy, but she remained calm on the surface. She smiled slightly and said in a rather gentle tone, "Sir, we've always been on good terms with Concubine Xian. When we heard that something happened to her, we naturally wanted to come and have a look. Could you please inform the Emperor for us?"
"No." The little eunuch shook his head firmly. "The Emperor has said that no idlers are allowed to get close. You'd better leave quickly. Don't be annoying here."
This was really too much. Li Ruhua frowned tightly, and the smile on her face gradually disappeared.