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

Just as the emperor and the empress were thinking rapidly in their minds, Gu Youning spoke.

Hearing this, the emperor secretly breathed a sigh of relief and nodded: "I agree."

Although he originally wanted to save Lu Yunu's life, if Ning'er insisted, he would also agree, but he would need to spend more time and effort on the Lu family's side.

But the queen's expression was wonderful.

Unexpectedly, Gu Youning looked so serious, but he just wanted to deal with Lu Yunu who had become a disabled person.

The queen almost suspected that Gu Youning had drunk the medicine laced with arsenic and had his brain poisoned. There was no need to get rid of a fool like Lu Yunu. Why waste the emperor's pity?

"Gu Youning, it was Concubine Zheng who harmed you, why did you, a bitch, follow me..."

Lu Yunv looked at Gu Youning in disbelief, and just as she was about to start cursing, the emperor coldly ordered, "Cao Zhong, go help Gu Zhaoyi."

"Yes."

"Your Majesty, this medicine contains arsenic. Poisoning a concubine in public would damage your reputation as a benevolent ruler."

The queen said solemnly.

She was so angry that she didn't want to let Gu Youning get what he wanted.

But if the news of poisoning a concubine in public were to spread, Gu Youning would be criticized for his viciousness and cruelty. Even with the emperor's protection, he would not be able to withstand the attacks from the Lu family and court officials.

Therefore, she openly spoke out to stop it, but in fact she knew in her heart that the emperor, who was wholeheartedly protecting the Gu family, would not listen to her at all.

"Sister Gu, if Lu Yunu made a mistake, the Emperor and the Empress will deal with it. There's really no need to force her to death in front of everyone. It won't be good for you either."

Lin Yunu said softly.

"I am only giving him a taste of his own medicine, and the Emperor has already agreed to this matter, so how can there be any talk of forced murder?"

"Ms. Lu Yunv is going to accuse me of a crime with just a few words?"

Gu Youning's beautiful facial features were tinged with anger.

"I dare not, but Lu Yunv... the oleander powder is not fatal, but this arsenic can easily take a person's life."

"After all, the culprit who harmed my sister and the eldest prince was Zhao Cainu. Now that she has been executed, my sister should rest in peace."

Lin Yunv advised with a pale face. Every word she said was about Gu Youning being cruel and vicious.

"The palace always praises Zhaoyi as a kind and gentle person, but today she behaved in a surprising way."

Lady Lu was implicated and forced to kneel down all those times, and now she also added sourly.

"What are you waiting for? Are you waiting for Concubine Gu to do it herself?"

At this moment, the emperor on the throne spoke impatiently.

"Yes."

"Woooo..."

Lu Yunu's mouth had long been held by the eunuch. After hearing the emperor's order, the eunuch next to her hurriedly poured the bowl of medicine in his hand into Lu Yunu's mouth.

Lu Yunu struggled desperately in fear, but the eunuchs in the Ministry of Punishment were used to doing this, and they made her drink the bowl of medicine without leaving a drop.

"Ugh... ugh... help..."

As soon as the eunuch let go, Lu Yunu lay on the ground, stretched her neck and retched desperately, trying to spit out the medicine. Her tears streaming down her face made everyone sigh.

He vomited like this for half a minute, and everyone felt something was strange. If it was arsenic, he should have foamed at the mouth and died long ago. But looking at Lu Yunu's face, although it was a little red, it didn't seem like a sign that she was about to die.

"Your Majesty, I dare not publicly poison a concubine and ruin the Emperor's reputation. This medicine contains only a small amount of oleander powder."

"Ms. Lu Yu-nu tried to use it to disfigure me. Fortunately, I drank it. If the eldest prince had taken it, and the child is weak, I would have suffered the pain of losing him."

"Your Majesty has always been fair and kind. I'm sure you won't blame me for this tit-for-tat act."

Only then did Gu Youning respond to the Queen's words.

"Of course not. Since this medicine won't harm your life, Concubine Gu's action is quite reasonable."

"Thank you for your understanding, Your Majesty."

Seeing Gu Youning bowing and thanking her respectfully, the queen's mouth became stiff.

The emperor curled his lips slightly.

"Itchy... My face hurts..."

Lu Yunu was in a state of panic and naturally did not notice that she should have died but was still alive. She wailed in pain from the burning and itchy sensation on her face.

After a while, red spots appeared on Lu Yunu's face, which looked particularly horrifying.

"Send Lu back to Roufu Palace for custody. No one is allowed to visit her without my permission. Anyone who violates this will be punished with the same crime."

The emperor waved his hand.

Lu Xiaoling was quickly taken away.

Today's events happened one after another, almost involving all the most popular concubines in the palace. Everyone watched this wonderful show and breathed a sigh of relief.

No matter what, it's finally over and I'm not implicated.

"The imperial concubine has been wronged today."

After a moment of silence in the hall, the emperor's gentle and worried gaze fell on Concubine Zheng's face.

"As long as the emperor believes in me, I will not feel wronged no matter how others slander me."

Concubine Zheng looked up at the emperor with deep affection.

Seeing the two of them looking at each other affectionately, the concubines in the palace all looked towards Gu Youning unconsciously. New favorite and old favorite, today it seemed that the emperor was protecting Concubine Zheng more, but they knew in their hearts that the emperor favored Concubine Zheng at least three-quarters for the sake of Duke Zheng and the Zheng family.

I just don’t know which of these two people will have a higher status in the emperor’s heart in the future.

Gu Youning's expression remained unchanged. Based on the emperor's recent attitude, if he really wanted to protect Concubine Zheng, he would have shown guilt when he looked at her just now.

"Cao Zhong, draft another decree."

The emperor's deep voice brought everyone back to their senses.

"The slave is here."

"Baolin Zheng has been instrumental in ensuring the succession of the Emperor, and is hereby promoted to the rank of Third Rank Consort and bestowed with the title of Shen."

This imperial edict shocked everyone in the hall. The emperor had always been stingy with the positions of concubines. Even the position of Jieyushi that Gu Zhaoyi had received was awarded by the empress dowager herself. The current position of Zhaoyi was obtained after the mother and son went through many hardships.

Even for the sake of the royal heir, when Fang Cainu was pregnant, the emperor never mentioned a word about promoting her.

"Your Majesty, it's against the rules to promote someone above your rank."

The Queen almost blurted it out.

"I am not blessed with much luck, and I dare not accept this honor."

Zheng Baolin, who was sitting at the end, was so frightened that she trembled all over. Regardless of her pregnant body, she knelt down tremblingly.

"Your Majesty, my sister is pregnant. It is an honor to be promoted to a higher rank and be named a talented person. Your Majesty has bestowed upon me such a favor that I and the Zheng family are afraid we cannot afford it."

After being promoted three levels in a row and given a title that she had never received before, Concubine Zheng's heart was burned with jealousy.