Chen Qiuyan was stunned for a moment, then reacted after a moment: "Don't worry, Queen, I will personally apologize to her when she goes to the Imperial Study to deliver snacks to the Emperor, and ask her to forgive me!"

Queen Wang narrowed her eyes and smiled: "That's right!"

After visiting Queen Wang, Xiao Ling went to the imperial study to handle government affairs. He gradually forgot about Du Lingzhi.

It was not until dusk that he heard the eunuch outside report: "Your Majesty, Miss Du, the concubine of Liuli Pavilion, is here to bring you some snacks!"

It took Xiao Lingsi a while to remember her, and he quickly said, "Please ask her to come in!"

Du Lingzhi came dressed up carefully, wearing a light blue brocade dress, which made her temperament more fresh.

She placed the food box in front of Xiao Ling and said, "Your Majesty, this is made by your own hands. Please enjoy it!"

She took the snack with a clean handkerchief, held it in her palm and brought it to Xiao Ling's mouth.

He immediately refused: "I'll do it myself!"

Just as he was about to reach out and pick it up, the eunuch's voice came from outside: "Your Majesty, Miss Chen from the Empress's side is here. She said she wants to apologize to Miss Du!"

Du Lingzhi's expression suddenly changed, and she said anxiously: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I don't need her to apologize!"

Xiao Ling was puzzled: "Why? She rejected your kindness and broke your cake. You deserve this apology!"

Du Lingzhi met his inquiring eyes and her heart suddenly started beating wildly.

She nodded hurriedly: "Okay, I obey the emperor, then let her in!"

Chen Qiuyan walked into the house slowly and spoke sincerely, "I feel deeply guilty for ruining my sister's cakes this morning. The Queen also scolded me when she got home. She ordered me to apologize to my sister. I'm sorry, please forgive me!"

She bowed and saluted, which made Du Lingzhi feel a little guilty.

She said hurriedly: "I don't blame my sister, sister, there is no need to worry about such a small matter!"

At this moment, she only hoped that Chen Qiuyan would leave quickly and not continue to disturb her and the emperor's good fortune.

Unexpectedly, when she saw the snacks, she said, "I didn't get to eat the snacks my sister made this morning. Why don't you let me try some now?"

Du Lingzhi almost subconsciously refused: "No!"

Chen Qiuyan asked in surprise: "Why?"

Du Lingzhi forced herself to answer, "I made this for the emperor myself. How can you just eat it casually? If you like it, I'll make you some more when I get back!"

Chen Qiuyan looked at Xiao Ling boldly: "Your Majesty, you probably can't finish all this, right? Why don't you give me a piece?"

Xiao Ling nodded: "Reward!"

Chen Qiuyan reached into the box, took out a piece of cake, and put it into her mouth without hesitation.

You know what, it tastes good!

Du Lingzhi was so frightened that she broke out in a cold sweat. Seeing that she had finished eating, she immediately sent her away: "Sister, you have finished your snacks too. Isn't it time to go back and take care of the Queen?"

Chen Qiuyan seemed to remember something, and she quickly said, "Your Majesty, the Empress said she's in better spirits today, and she can have dinner with you!"

Xiao Ling was shocked and immediately stood up and said, "Okay, I'll go with you!"

Du Lingzhi quickly caught up with him: "Your Majesty, don't you want to have some snacks?"

Xiao Ling frowned and said, "Didn't you hear me just now? I'm going to have dinner with the Queen. You should take all the snacks back first!"

After saying that, he left with Chen Qiuyan.

Du Lingzhi's eyes were red with anger, but she didn't dare to lose her temper.

She could only return to Liuli Pavilion in a daze and throw all the remaining snacks in front of Jing Shuer.

She roared in frustration, "Your bad idea was snatched away by someone else!"

Jing Shu'er asked in surprise: "Who?"

Du Lingzhi lay under the quilt and cried, "Who else could it be? Who else could it be besides Chen Qiuyan?"

At this time, Chen Qiuyan could clearly feel that something was wrong with her body. She felt her face was burning and her legs even felt a little weak.

She stumbled and was about to fall forward.

Xiao Ling saw the opportunity quickly and immediately reached out to support him.

He asked worriedly, "How are you? Why do you look a little strange?"

Chen Qiuyan couldn't put it into words. She just felt uncomfortable all over, and her eyes were immediately filled with complex and obsessive emotions.

She called out in a trembling voice, "Your Majesty!"

Xiao Ling frowned and said quickly, "I'll send you back to the side hall first!"

After returning to the familiar place, Chen Qiuyan became more and more confused.

She tried to stop the feeling of dependence and subconsciously bit her lips hard.

However, the smell of blood still couldn't dispel that feeling.

Especially when Xiao Ling handed the warm water to her, she completely collapsed.

She hugged Xiao Ling, greedily clinging to his embrace.

Xiao Ling quickly reached out and pushed her away, and ordered someone to call the imperial physician over.

The imperial physician first took Chen Qiuyan's pulse and found that she was not seriously ill.

He prescribed a heart-clearing medicine and then took his leave.

Chen Qiuyan gradually regained her composure. When she thought about her inappropriate behavior just now, she felt extremely guilty.

She struggled to get up and kowtowed: "Your Majesty, please blame me. It's my fault. I don't know how I got so confused!"

Xiao Ling looked down at her condescendingly: "I hope you take good care of the Queen. I will give you an explanation in the future. But right now, you shouldn't have such thoughts!"

Chen Qiuyan felt bitter and she didn't know what was going on.

She feels so wronged!

Watching the emperor leave angrily, Chen Qiuyan burst into tears.

Late at night, Queen Wang ordered someone to come and visit her.

"Qiuyan, I heard that you were not feeling well. How are you now?" she asked with concern.

Chen Qiuyan quickly replied, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I'm fine now, but I don't know why I suddenly felt that way. I've never felt that way before!"

Queen Wang frowned and pondered, she suspected that there was something wrong with Du Lingzhi's pastries.

She whispered, "Wait until my aunt comes to the palace tomorrow and ask her to take your pulse. Her medical skills are very high. She can diagnose any drug that has been in your body!"

Chen Qiuyan sobbed with gratitude: "Thank you, Queen!"

The next day, Lin Yiwan was invited to meet Chen Qiuyan.

She first studied her face, then carefully took her pulse.

After about a cup of tea had passed, she spoke confidently, "It's true that he was poisoned, but the amount was very small. Once it dissipated, it could no longer be detected. The person who did it was very cautious!"

Chen Qiuyan said in panic, "I didn't eat anything yesterday. I just went to the emperor's study and ate a piece of dessert that Du Lingzhi sent me!"

Lin Yiwan was puzzled: "Du Lingzhi?"

Queen Wang explained, "The daughter of Marquis Dingxiang originally lived in the same palace with Qiuyan. I don't know why she suddenly came to bring her some snacks, and they started arguing, and the emperor saw it!"

Lin Yiwan understood that the news of the Queen's illness and the important selection of a successor must have spread, and those forces outside began to stir.

She frowned and pondered, "Du Lingzhi will definitely not let this go. Next time she strikes, I'll catch her red-handed!"

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