"It is my fault, mother. Please calm down. If I get hurt by anger, how can I explain to the emperor?" The queen knelt down to comfort her.

Queen Mother Zhao turned to look at the Empress, then stood up and walked towards her. Her steps were heavy and powerful. Everyone could feel that the Queen Mother was trying hard to suppress her anger, so they all lowered their heads, fearing that they would be implicated for no reason.

Queen Mother Zhao walked to the Queen, looked down at her for a long time, and then reached out to support her: "Good child, get up. This matter cannot be entirely blamed on you. You have done your best to ensure that all parties are safe."

Concubine Zhao had a miscarriage, and Queen Mother Zhao was indeed angry. Seeing that the eldest prince was dull and unlikable, and even out of favor, she thought it would be a good thing if the concubines of the Zhao family could give birth to another prince.

But she did not act that angry. They had done their best for Zhao Cairen's child, but they still couldn't keep it. This only showed that her mother was incompetent.

Right now, Queen Mother Zhao was trying to act more angry so that she could shut Zhao Qing up in the future.

The Queen did not really ask the Queen Mother to help her. She declined and got up by herself.

Bo Muxi suddenly stood up, startling everyone. He paced back and forth for a few steps, then sneered with his hands behind his back: "A little Baolin actually dared to curse my heir. Is she worthy? I am too lenient on weekdays, and I have given some people such an illusion!"

When everyone heard this, they looked at each other.

The queen took the lead and led everyone to kneel down and apologize.

"Oh! Forget it. Now I really understand the meaning of that sentence: 'If life could only be like the first time we met...' Some people really should never meet again in this life!" Bo Muxi raised his head and sighed, closing his eyes and thinking deeply.

There was an ominous atmosphere in the air. Everyone lowered their heads, held their breath, and waited for the emperor's decision.

"Lin'en..." When Bo Muxi opened his eyes again, they were full of cruelty.

"I'm here." Lin En hurriedly stepped out and bowed in response.

"Pass on my decree. Qi Xuanyi is immoral and disgraceful, and is not worthy of being a concubine. I specially grant her a piece of white silk, and you will personally send her back to Shu Ningxuan!" Bo Muxi shook his sleeves, and his tone was as cold as if he was squeezing a small animal to death.

When Qi Xuanyi participated in the talent show, she was so popular because of her beauty, and she was really loved at that time.

But he angered the emperor and was sentenced to death, but the emperor was so decisive and cold-blooded that when people saw this, they felt both sad and scared, fearing that such a day would happen to them too.

"I obey your order and will do it right away." Lin'en's fear of the emperor had reached its peak at this time. After responding, he quickly turned around and left.

Shen Zhiyao sighed inwardly. Qi Xuanyi had become the first concubine to be unfortunately sentenced to death since Bo Muxi ascended the throne. She would probably become a textbook example of "seeking death" in the harem. Any newcomers who wanted to enter the palace would have to be trained by the maids in the mansion using this as an example.

Today, Shen Zhiyao truly witnessed Bo Muxi's cold-bloodedness and ruthlessness, and also truly witnessed the cruelty of the harem struggle. She is now only a fourth-rank concubine, and her position is not high enough to protect herself and the people she cares about.

After witnessing this cruel scene, Shen Zhiyao became more determined to rely on the emperor and the empress and climb to a higher position. Wealth and honor are one thing, but only with a high status can one have the capital to sit at the "conference table" and negotiate deals.

Shen Zhiyao looked at the queen, but found that she was still so calm and composed, as if the emperor had not ordered someone to be executed.

Naturally, the queen would not feel any disturbance in her heart. She always hated foolish people who sought death. They would not live long anyway, and they would not disturb the peace of the harem.

"In my opinion, it would be better for these two personal maids on both sides to be taken to the Ministry of Punishment for custody and await their fate. Your Majesty, what do you think?" The Queen looked at Bo Muxi and suggested.

"Well, the queen has thought it through carefully." Bo Muxi nodded.

Just now, in order to take care of the feelings of the Queen Mother and the Zhao family, and considering the friendship between him and Qi Baolin, he arbitrarily ordered Qi Baolin to hang himself. If he wanted to investigate the matter further, there were only these two servants left.

By placing these two slaves under house arrest, he could keep the initiative in his hands at all times.

Bo Muxi then gave the queen another look, and the latter understood and glared at Shijin.

Shi Jin understood and followed the eunuchs who were escorting Die Rou and Bao Li. She had to go with them personally to make arrangements for these two key figures, so that they would not die inexplicably again.

"Your Majesty, you have been busy with state affairs day and night and are very tired. There is a strong smell of blood here and you should not stay here for long. Besides, Concubine Zhao is still unconscious and it will be useless for you to stay here. You'd better go back and get busy." The Queen looked at the Emperor with concern in her eyes.

Things had been properly handled at this point. Bo Muxi just wanted to leave, but was only allowed to stay for the Empress Dowager's sake. Seeing that the Empress advised him so sensibly, he was naturally very satisfied.

Bo Muxi did not agree, but walked forward, holding Queen Mother Zhao's hand, his eyes full of concern: "Mother, you should go back too, otherwise, how can your son feel at ease to leave alone? Imperial Doctor Qiu is here to watch over us, and I have also instructed the Imperial Medical Bureau to use the most precious medicinal materials and save lives at all costs, so you can rest assured!"

"I am old, and my health is not as good as before. I wanted to stay here, but if I don't leave, the emperor can't leave either! Oh well! Let the imperial physician stay here, and the queen and all the concubines go back together! There is nothing we can do if we stay here, it all depends on her fate!"

In fact, the Queen Mother and Concubine Zhao did not have any particularly deep feelings for each other. Since the Emperor and the Queen had provided the opportunity, she was naturally happy to step down.

"Okay, son will send you off respectfully." Bo Muxi bowed respectfully, showing great filial piety.

Regardless of whether it was true or false, Shen Zhiyao was quite appreciative of Bo Muxi's filial piety. No matter what, at least he did it on the surface.

"Your servants and concubines respectfully obey the Empress Dowager."

The Queen and all the concubines bowed in unison and saw her off respectfully.

"Stand up." Queen Mother Zhao's expression eased a lot. She waved her hand, took Nanny Wang's hand and walked away.

"Okay, my beloved concubines, go back and have some rest." After saying this, Bo Muxi left.

The queen waved her hand, signaling everyone to go back, and walked out of the pavilion. Everyone dispersed one after another, and for a moment, Ningshuang Pavilion was silent.

Imperial Physician Qiu was waiting in the inner room, occasionally holding Concubine Zhao's wrist, which the palace maid handed over from inside the tent, to check Concubine Zhao's condition.

He felt helpless about taking on such a thankless job.

Concubine Zhao had a weak pulse. Even if she managed to save her life, her body would be completely ruined in the future. It would be impossible for her to get pregnant normally. She was completely useless in the palace.

Doctor Qiu sighed, walked back to the desk, and wrote out the last prescription of the day. At this point, he no longer considered the patient's future. He wanted to save his life first, so he wrote all the strong and powerful drugs.

The Emperor and the Empress Dowager only ordered him to save lives, but did not mention keeping his body healthy. He naturally knew what that meant.

After drinking this prescription, he was at his wit's end. As for whether he could survive, it all depended on Lady Zhao's luck.

Doctor Qiu thought about it, glanced at the curtains in front of the bed, and sighed deeply...

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