"He has been sick for many years and suffered from the humiliation of Concubine Hua, but he is still alive. This is what I find strange. There must be something wrong when things are abnormal. What is secretly spying is always more terrifying than what can be seen with the open eyes."

Ye Bingshang made up an excuse casually, saying that all the concubines in the palace were rivals and there was no point in being merciful.

She plotted against Concubine Duan because she noticed from Shen Meizhuang's memory that Concubine Duan had a special attitude towards Wen Yi. If Concubine Duan just wanted to raise a child, she could have raised the eldest princess Shuhe, who was Concubine Xin.

Concubine Duan just kept her eyes on Wen Yi, but after getting Wen Yi, she could sit idly by and watch Shen Meizhuang drug Wen Yi in order to go to Ganlu Temple to find Zhen Huan. The reason why Concubine Duan insisted on raising Wen Yi was not because she loved her, but because she had other plans for Wen Yi.

After thinking about it, there is no other reason except that Wen Yi is more favored than Shuhe. It can't be that Concubine Duan is only interested in the children under Concubine Hua's name.

As long as she raised Wen Yi, Concubine Duan could use Wen Yi to gain favor with Yinzhen, just like Concubine Cao and Concubine Hua did. Being close to Yinzhen meant being close to power.

After careful consideration, Ye Bingshang decided that it would be more valuable to eliminate this person once and for all, rather than trying to win him over, as he was good at hiding in the dark, good at taking advantage of people's hearts by showing weakness, and had great ambitions.

Now, with a prescription, Concubine Hua can make Concubine Duan drink poison to quench her thirst for the rest of her life. There is no better deal.

Zhou Ninghai in Yikun Palace also told Concubine Hua about the effects of this medicine. He said sinisterly, "This prescription was specially presented by Imperial Doctor Jiang. It is targeted at Concubine Duan's illness, so others will definitely not be able to see the problem."

Everyone in the Imperial Medical Bureau is a shrewd person. No one would offend Concubine Hua for Concubine Duan. Even if the Emperor personally asks about it, they will definitely be vague about it, just like what happened last time.

"He is still of some use." Concubine Hua had already dressed and smiled coldly, "Bring the medicine and follow me to Yanqing Palace immediately."

Jixiang, the head maid in Concubine Duan's palace, suffered internal injuries from Concubine Hua's brutal kick last time, and suffered from serious stomach disease. Whenever the disease broke out, her abdominal organs would be in excruciating pain.

Therefore, Jixiang now trembles when she sees Concubine Hua and dares not step forward to stop her. No matter how loyal she is, she must save her own life first.

If she died, then no one would serve the master well. Jixiang found an excuse for his cowardice and fear of death in his heart, and watched Concubine Hua break into the inner hall with great fanfare.

"What are you doing here again?" Concubine Duan wanted to make the same mocking and disdainful look she made before towards Concubine Hua.

But she felt her body getting weaker day by day. Her years of forbearance and planning were destroyed by a bowl of tonic from Concubine Hua. She could not control the resentment and unwillingness in her heart, and her tone was no longer as calm as before.

Concubine Hua felt more delighted than ever when she saw this. She looked down at Concubine Duan from a high position, admiring the way Concubine Duan hated her but couldn't do anything about her.

"Your fox tail can no longer be hidden. You actually want to overthrow me with a concubine Lan and a concubine Liu. What a foolish dream."

Concubine Hua first mocked Concubine Duan, then brought out the bowl of medicine, "This bowl of medicine is specially prepared for you. I named it Chihua. It can keep you alive, but it will also make you experience the pain of miscarriage."

After saying that, he ordered Zhou Ninghai and Song Zhi to force Concubine Duan to drink the wine.

Before leaving, Concubine Hua looked at Concubine Duan, who was rolling on the bed with her hands covering her belly, and smiled coldly, saying, "I forgot to tell you just now. If you want to live in the future, you can't stop taking this medicine."

……

Everyone in the six palaces knew that Concubine Hua went to Yanqing Palace again last night, but Yinzhen did not make any statement on it.

When Concubine Duan brought Liu Bin to meet Yinzhen and accuse Concubine Hua of her crimes, her hatred towards Concubine Hua was already obvious, and Yinzhen naturally thought that Concubine Duan was taking the blame for him.

Will Concubine Duan also feel resentment towards him? Can she continue to keep her mouth shut?

Disgust and fear towards Concubine Duan replaced his original guilt. Yinzhen even hoped that Concubine Duan would die at the hands of Concubine Hua. This way, the secret could be buried and Concubine Hua could be accused of one more fault, killing two birds with one stone.

Yinzhen thought this was a wise move, but he was too embarrassed to speak up. He also knew that Concubine Duan was not as willing to make selfless contributions to him as Shilan was, so he went to Shoukang Palace to find the Queen Mother and hinted at her, but was met with silence from the Queen Mother.

The Queen Mother shook her head with a chilling look on her face, and sighed to Zhu Xi: "The Emperor is becoming more and more heartless, and he even wants to kill Concubine Duan."

"Actually, this is a good thing. Concubine Hua's methods are getting more and more powerful. Under such torture and humiliation, there is no guarantee that Concubine Duan will not be able to keep her mouth shut. It is better to end it all once and for all."

Zhu Xi took the initiative to reveal the dark thoughts of the royal mother and son, and became the bad guy for his master.

"I'll think about it again. After all, Concubine Duan was once my child. I can't bear it." The empress dowager's eyes were gloomy, but she did not agree immediately.

If the emperor treats the woman who has been with him for the longest time like this, then how will he treat Longkodo and the Fourteenth Prince? This is what worries her most.

Yinzhen and the Queen Mother were busy plotting against Concubine Hua and Concubine Duan, and the Queen was also busy, so the flower viewing banquet was held as scheduled. Except for Ye Bingshang, all other concubines, regardless of their status, were present, including the pregnant Noble Lady Fucha and Zhen Huan.

The newly restored Concubine Hua also took advantage of the colors of the second red peony and the bright red peony to blatantly mock the Queen for being a concubine's daughter and the successor to the throne, which made the situation awkward. Fortunately, it was resolved by Zhen Huan with a poem.

"The peony in the courtyard is wild and without character, the lotus in the pond is pure and sentimental. Only the peony is the true national beauty, and the capital city is moved when the flower blooms."

Chun Changzai picked a peony bud and pinned it on Zhen Huan's head. She calmly pushed away An Lingrong who was sticking to Zhen Huan, and smiled brightly and childishly.

"Sister Wan is pretty, and the poems she recites are beautiful. The flower in her hairpin makes her look even more beautiful. If the emperor sees it, he will definitely like it."

"It's not as good as you say." Zhen Huan's cheeks flushed with shyness. She glanced at Chun Changzai coquettishly before taking the peony flower and said, "Only the Queen is worthy of this flower."

On the surface, Zhen Huan showed no intention of usurping the throne, but the Queen glanced at the peony and smiled, "You are young, and this delicate pink color matches you perfectly."

Zhen Huan did not think much about it, and just assumed that the Queen did not care. She held the peony flower in her hand, thinking about something, with a smile on her face, and did not notice that Concubine Qi's face next to her had become very ugly.

Concubine Qi felt a pang of pain in her heart and wanted to find something to distract her attention. "Your Majesty, go and get Songzi out."

"Okay, Concubine Qi, you like this cat the most. Jianqiu, go and get Songzi out."

Songzi was carried out, and even without An Lingrong's intervention, Noble Lady Fucha began to show off the perfume powder given to her by the Emperor in front of Zhen Huan.

As a result, after being sarcastically scolded by Xin Chang, she became even more upset and put on makeup even more frequently out of spite.

Chun Changzai knew that Zhen Huan was afraid of cats, so she stayed close to Zhen Huan, like an ignorant and caring little sister, "Don't be afraid, sister Wan, Chun Er will definitely protect sister Wan."

"Meow!"

It happened in a flash. As soon as Chun Changzai finished her solemn oath, Songzi swiftly pounced on Noble Lady Fucha. After knocking her down, she used the force to pounce on Zhen Huan, aiming at the peony flower in Zhen Huan's hand.

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