Ruyi's Rebirth: Ruyi's Disease Retreat Retreat

After Hai Lan returned, she arranged for Ye Xin to investigate the matter.

Ye Xin took advantage of the night to sneak into a corner near Concubine Yi's palace and secretly observe the people coming in and out.

A few days later, Ye Xin came to report to Hai Lan, saying that he had indeed discovered that the palace maid beside Concubine Yi was whispering with a eunuch in a remote place with a panicked look on her face. The eunuch looked suspicious and seemed to be from Qixiang Palace.

Hai Lan was shocked and quickly told Ruyi.

After hearing this, Ruyi decided to hold back for now, as she knew very well that any slight move in the harem could affect the entire palace.

At this time, Xinpin was not idle either. She accidentally discovered that the little maid beside her seemed to be acquainted with the nanny in Yipin's palace. After careful questioning, the little maid said that she had seen people around Yipin sneaking around near her residence.

Concubine Xin was angrily about to go find Concubine Yi to argue, but was stopped by Ruyi on the way.

Ruyi advised her not to act impulsively so as not to alert the enemy. The evidence was not conclusive enough and needed to be further investigated patiently.

Although Xinpin was full of resentment, she also understood that what Ruyi said made sense, so she could only suppress her anger and wait for the opportunity.

After a few days, Ye Xin brought news again. It turned out that the eunuchs from Qixiang Palace often went to the imperial kitchen. Not long after each visit, there would be some minor problems with the meals sent to Concubine Xin by the imperial kitchen.

Ruyi and Hailan discussed that someone must have tampered with the food, but they didn't know how.

So Ruyi secretly asked Doctor Jiang to help check.

Xinpin was waiting anxiously and was suspicious of the meals delivered to her every day.

Finally, Doctor Jiang found out the clue. It turned out to be a chronic poison that was difficult to detect when mixed into food. It would weaken the body over time.

After obtaining the evidence, Ruyi and others did not make it public.

One day, everyone came to Yiku Palace to pay their respects morning and evening as usual.

Ruyi deliberately asked someone to bring the topic to Xinpin's recent poor spirits, and Yipin looked proud when she heard it.

At this time, Ruyi produced evidence, pointing out that Concubine Yi instructed the eunuchs of Qixiang Palace to poison Concubine Xin's food.

Concubine Yi was horrified and wanted to make excuses but she didn't know where to start.

When Hongli heard what Ruyi said, his face suddenly darkened. He looked at Concubine Yi and said, "I always thought you were kind-hearted. I never thought you could be so vicious."

Concubine Yi knelt hurriedly and cried, "Your Majesty, I am innocent. Someone must have framed me."

Ruyi sneered, "Concubine Yi, all the evidence points to you. The eunuch from Qixiang Palace has been apprehended and has confessed to being under your orders. What else do you have to say?"

Concubine Xin also stood up and cried about Concubine Yi's cruelty.

Seeing that she could not refute, Concubine Yi turned to the Empress Dowager and begged for mercy.

Zhen Huan frowned slightly and said, "I thought the harem was harmonious, but I never thought there would be such a sinister person."

Hongli angrily said, "From this day forward, Concubine Yi is demoted to Concubine Yi and is confined to Qixiang Palace. Without permission, she is not allowed to leave the palace."

Concubine Yi collapsed to the ground, looking at Ruyi with resentment.

Ruyi only responded indifferently. She knew that in this harem, the only way to live a peaceful life was to protect herself and the people she cared about.

After this incident, Concubine Xin was very grateful to Ruyi, and Ruyi's prestige in the harem also increased a bit. Everyone knew that she was smart and wise and should not be underestimated.

Dinner was served in the Yangxin Palace. Ruyi asked Hongli, "Your Majesty, although Yi agreed to it, she is still pregnant after all. I think the child is the most important thing."

Hongli put down his chopsticks and was silent for a moment before saying, "Ruyi, you are always so kind. But she has a vicious heart. Who can guarantee that she won't cause trouble again after giving birth to a child?"

Ruyi gently held Hongli's hand and said softly, "Your Majesty, the child is innocent. If the child is implicated because of the mistakes of his mother, it will not be a blessing for the royal family. Besides, as long as we keep a close watch on her, I believe she will not be able to do anything wrong."

Hongli looked into Ruyi's eyes and seemed moved.

"Besides, the emperor has always regarded himself as a benevolent monarch. If he handles this matter too harshly, he will probably be criticized." Ruyi continued to persuade.

Hongli sighed, "Well, I'll do as you say. But I need to send someone reliable to look after it. If anything goes wrong, she will be held responsible."

Ruyi smiled and nodded, "Your Majesty is wise. I will definitely choose the right person."

At night, Ruyi returned to her palace. Rong Pei asked in confusion, "Why did your Majesty plead for Yi Ruyi? She is determined to harm your Majesty."

Ruyi gazed at the bright moon outside the window and said slowly, "I'm not doing this just for her, I'm also doing this for the peace of the harem. If her child were gone, I'm afraid there would be another bloody storm. I don't want to witness that scene."

Rong Pei suddenly realized and secretly admired Ruyi's foresight.