Two palace maids immediately knelt respectfully before her: "Your Majesty, we dare not lie. It was Granny Fang who said it herself!"

Lin Su nodded: "Okay, I'll go take a look too!"

As she spoke, she hurriedly led her maid to the flower and plant room.

When Granny Fang saw her, she immediately bowed and greeted the Empress!

Lin Su stepped forward to help her up: "Granny, please get up quickly. I heard that the Cymbidium goeringii you cultivated has bloomed. I was very curious, so I rushed over to see it!"

Granny Fang looked behind her with some difficulty: "Your Majesty, that orchid is very delicate. It doesn't like too many people going in to admire it. A few maids sneaked in before, and it withered immediately!"

A flash of coldness crossed Lin Su's eyes, but she feigned ignorance and asked, "Is there such a rule? Does that mean I can only go in and enjoy it alone?"

Granny Fang nodded helplessly: "This is the only way. Please don't take offense, Your Majesty!"

Lin Su turned to the palace servants beside her and instructed them, "You all wait outside. That delicate black orchid has piqued my curiosity!"

Her head maid, Caiwei, spoke urgently: "Your Majesty, you must not go alone. If anything happens to you, I will be held responsible even if I die a thousand deaths!"

Lin Su chuckled: "What are you saying? How can it be so serious? I'm just going to admire the ink orchids, not to personally go through fire and water!"

Caiwei frowned and glared at Granny Fang: "How could there be such a delicate flower in this world? Could it be that you're just making a fuss and hiding your intention to harm the Empress?"

Granny Fang immediately knelt on the ground and cried, "Your Majesty, I am innocent! As the manager of the flower and plant room, I have always worked diligently to cultivate the flowers and plants. How could I harbor any evil intentions? Please investigate!"

The Empress reached out and pulled her up: "Don't cry, Caiwei is just worried and confused. Don't take it to heart. I'll go in with you to admire that beautiful black lotus!"

Granny Fang lowered her eyes, wiped away her tears, and then got up to lead her inside.

The greenhouse was some distance from the outside, so when Granny Fang wasn't looking, Lin Su raised her hand and put a pill into her mouth.

That was a stimulant pill given to her by Lin Yiwan; it would keep her sharp hearing and clear vision at all times.

There was a charcoal fire outside the greenhouse, so the temperature was quite high.

Lin Su took off her cloak, revealing a crimson palace dress.

Looking at her alluring figure, a hint of jealousy flashed in Granny Fang's eyes.

She never imagined that Lin Su, who already had two children, could still be so graceful.

No wonder she stood out in the Emperor's eyes; she truly had such abilities.

Look at that little face, so pink and white! It's even more delicate than a young girl's.

What a seductive vixen!

The jealousy in her eyes quickly turned into a ferocious expression. She would soon be able to witness this delicate flower being brutally destroyed. She just wondered how heartbroken the Emperor would be when he came and saw this scene.

She is looking forward to it!

Before she could even conceal the smugness in her eyes, she suddenly saw Empress Lin turn around: "Granny Fang, what are you thinking about? Why does your gaze seem a little strange?"

Granny Fang quickly explained with a smile, "No, this servant just feels that since Her Majesty the Empress entered this greenhouse, all the flowers in the garden seem to have lost their luster and are not even half as beautiful as you!"

Lin Su blushed shyly: "Granny, your words are as sweet as honey. You have done a great job cultivating the black orchid. After I leave, I will definitely ask the Emperor to reward you handsomely!"

Granny Fang said gratefully, "Then thank you very much, Your Majesty!"

As the two were talking, Mo Lan was right in front of them.

Upon seeing the dark blue orchid, Lin Su couldn't help but exclaim in amazement: "How beautiful! It truly is an exquisite dark blue orchid, absolutely stunning at first glance!"

Granny Fang squinted and asked, "Your Majesty, there's more to come!"

Empress Lin turned around in surprise: "What?"

As soon as she finished speaking, a strong fragrance suddenly filled her nostrils.

She froze instantly, then went limp and collapsed to the ground.

At this moment, Granny Fang helped her to an open space not far away, and she called out urgently, "Yingying, quickly bring that person out!"

Hiding among the flowers, Feng Yingying immediately dragged out a guard, stuffed a pill into his mouth, and then poured cold water on him to wake him up.

Granny Fang immediately dragged Feng Yingying out the back door, leaving only Lin Su and the guard who was gradually waking up inside the greenhouse.

He pounced on Lin Su like a wild beast, instinctively reaching out to tear off her clothes.

Lin Su wasn't actually dizzy; she just shifted to the side to avoid danger the moment she sensed it approaching.

Then, the sharp hairpin in her hand pierced the guard's neck, causing him to bleed profusely.

She coldly rebuked, "Try touching me again! I am the Empress! How dare you be so insolent? Do you have a death wish?"

The guard regained his senses for a moment, and asked with a pained expression, "How...how did I get here?"

Lin Su instantly understood that this was also an innocent person who had been implicated. She had to admit that Granny Fang was quite bold.

She immediately took out a pill and stuffed it into his mouth, saying, "Wake up! You were also kidnapped and brought to this warm pavilion with flowers and plants, weren't you?"

The guard was startled and suddenly remembered that he had been patrolling outside when a palace maid asked him to help move a flowerpot, which was why he had followed her.

Unexpectedly, she fainted for no apparent reason.

He recognized the Empress and immediately knelt down and kowtowed: "This subordinate has offended you, please forgive me, Your Majesty!"

Lin Su sighed helplessly, "They're really ruthless. It's one thing to scheme against me, but why drag innocent people into it!"

The guard asked, puzzled, "Your Majesty, what exactly is going on?"

Lin Su said, "Don't panic, you'll find out soon enough!"

No sooner had she finished speaking than an urgent voice came from outside: "Your Majesty, this servant saw it clearly. After the Empress entered the warm chamber, the door could not be opened again. I hope nothing bad has happened to her inside."

The guard turned pale with fright; he finally understood.

He was courting death by spending time alone with the Empress!

He knelt on the ground with a thud and said, "Your Majesty, please save my life!"

Lin Su nodded: "Don't be afraid. The Emperor isn't a foolish ruler. He won't take his anger out on me just because he sees me alone with you. Trust me!"

The guard swallowed hard. Everyone said that the current emperor doted on his wife. Did he really not mind the empress being alone with other men?

Although nothing actually happened, it still doesn't sound good if it gets out.

Just as he was feeling uneasy, the door was suddenly kicked open from the outside.

When she saw that nothing had happened in the warm pavilion, a moment of panic flashed in Granny Fang's eyes.

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