Seizing the throne, abolishing the adopted son, the imperial concubine rose to prominence

A hint of determination flashed in the emperor's eyes.

Gu Youning was relieved. With her current imperial favor and status, the two most likely suspects were the ones who did it. Even if the poisoning was not done by those two, at least the Queen was not unrelated.

The humiliation and embarrassment that Princess Shouchang inflicted on her and her son today was the Queen's doing.

That was why she had just subtly reminded the emperor of the ill will of the people in the harem towards her. While other people were not aware of the situation, the emperor had already seen the evil intentions of the Queen and Concubine Zheng towards her. This preconceived notion would help her to take advantage of the situation later.

"Ning'er, I..."

The emperor sat down beside the mother and child, but his outstretched hand remained suspended in mid-air.

"Your Majesty, I want justice."

Gu Youning's exceptionally bright eyes fell on the emperor's face: "This time, I want to embarrass the emperor once, is that okay?"

Looking at the sadness and determination in the woman's eyes, the emperor was shocked. It turned out that Ning'er already understood his choices.

Yes, Zheng'er was almost suffocated by charcoal gas in the house, and the culprit has not been identified yet. He only confined the most suspicious Concubine Zheng, and Ning'er did not make a fuss with him.

Afterwards, Zheng'er's body had not yet fully recovered. In order to avoid being criticized, she asked to take Zheng'er into Ci'an Palace.

Even when facing Shouchang who had just humiliated her, she still wanted to make the matter smaller.

Ning'er doesn't understand those fights, she just wants to protect the people she cares about.

"Okay, no matter who it is this time, I will definitely give you an explanation."

The emperor held the mother and son in his arms and solemnly promised that it was time for the aristocratic families to take action, lest these people always think they can override the imperial power.

Even if the case is eventually traced back to the Queen and Concubine Zheng, he will not be vague this time.

Gu Youning reached out and hugged the emperor back.

"Zheng'er believes in father."

Xiao Yunzheng blinked his innocent eyes and shouted happily.

The tender voice of a child always makes people relax unconsciously. The emperor touched the horns on his son's head and said: "Zheng'er, do you know what we are talking about?"

Xiao Yunzheng tilted his head and shook it, saying honestly, "I don't know, but Father must have done something good before Mother would hug him, just like if Zheng'er studied hard every day, Mother would hug him."

The childish words made the emperor very happy. Gu Youning also glanced at the emperor and withdrew his hand.

The dull and condensed atmosphere in the room suddenly dissipated.

Xiao Yunzheng winked secretly at his mother.

This child is now very smart. The gloom in Gu Youning's heart dissipated a lot, and he secretly winked at his son.

The emperor was unaware of the mother and son's private actions, and he relaxed. Then he remembered something: "Ning'er's medicine hasn't worked yet."

Gu Youning's expression froze. It was true that she couldn't drink the medicine.

She was not invincible. In her previous life, the bowl of poison that Xiao Yun'an ordered her to drink caused her to suffer excruciating pain for two hours, which made her feel uncomfortable whenever she smelled the bitter taste of the medicine. She discovered this as early as when Zheng'er had diarrhea after eating Lin Yunv's osmanthus cake.

The smell was bearable, but Gu Youning had just tried it when he drank it.

"If you think it's bitter, I'll have someone bring some more candied fruit."

The emperor coaxed.

"Your Majesty, I really can't drink any more."

Gu Youning frowned and refused, regardless of the fact that his son was still beside him.

She had forced herself to do too many things to survive in the palace, so she was not going to make things difficult for herself on this matter.

"But if I don't take the medicine, what if I really catch a cold?"

Seeing the woman's pitiful request, the emperor of course wanted to agree to it, but he still had his sanity.

"I can take the pills."

Of course, she couldn't guarantee that she would never get sick or take medicine in her life, but she just couldn't drink the medicine. With Yuan Cai's medical skills, this should not be difficult.

"This...Xuan Yuancai."

The emperor had no choice but to call in Yuan Cai, who was waiting outside to receive orders.

"Your Majesty, I've seen your Majesty's inability to take medicine in medical books. If you force it down your throat, I'm afraid you'll still vomit. Furthermore, as long as the medicine is used properly, pills are not much less effective than decoctions."

Yuan Caidao.

"Do you have any pills ready?"

"Yes, but it's in the Imperial Hospital. I'll just..."

"No need. Tell Xiao Xiazi to take someone to get it."

Because of the previous poisoning incident, the emperor was afraid that something might go wrong along the way.

"Yes."

"Your Majesty, I have already made inquiries into the matter."

At this time, Cao Zhong came from outside with a serious expression.

"who is it?"

The gentleness in the emperor's brow faded.

"The eunuch who delivered the medicine said that he had only encountered Lu Yu-nu and her maid Pei Yu on the way from the Imperial Hospital to Ci'an Palace. Lu Yu-nu even asked him to open the food box and take a look."

"I, the servant, have taken it upon myself to force Lu Yu-nu and her maidservants to the main hall at the rear."

Cao Zhongdao.

"Ning'er, come with me."

The emperor helped the woman up from the couch.

It turned out to be Lu Yunu. Given Lu Yunu's arrogance and hatred towards her, she could indeed do such a thing as poisoning, but she happened to be able to block the eunuch who was delivering the medicine. This matter...

However, as a noble family, the Lu family has many women who entered the palace as concubines. After several generations, it is not uncommon for them to have some connections in the palace.

"Let me go! You are so bold! I am the daughter of the Lu family, how dare you do this to me."

When the emperor helped Gu Youning to the main hall, Lu Yunv and her personal maid were being forced to kneel on the ground by two eunuchs in front of the emperor.

"The daughter of the Lu family?"

The emperor walked into the palace with a sneer.

"Your Majesty! You are here!"