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

"Yes, one person's words are not trustworthy. We should ask other imperial doctors to take a look."

Although Gu Youxin's head was a little dizzy, she knew that it was because of the peony flower incident that the people behind her began to suspect her.

As long as there is nothing wrong with the peony, her suspicion will be cleared.

"You two, follow Concubine Gu's instructions and take a good look at this flower pot. Is it harmful to the Queen Mother's health?"

As soon as the emperor finished speaking, Concubine Zheng objected, "Yang Yuanpan and the imperial physician just concluded that the empress dowager's headache was nothing unusual. With such an opinion, I don't think they are biased in their judgment."

This time, Gu Youning did not directly retort to the imperial concubine. Instead, she clenched the scarf in her hand. Her face was tense and showed a trace of panic.

"If the Imperial Concubine feels that what Yang Yuanpan and the other two say is untrustworthy, then I will summon all the imperial physicians on duty tonight."

The emperor said coldly.

Seeing the woman below relax, he secretly sighed. It was rare for Ning'er to be able to argue with others in a reasonable and well-founded manner.

But with him around, he will definitely not let Ning'er down this time.

The emperor felt extremely heartbroken when he thought that Ning'er would no longer have pure trust in him in the future.

"That's not what I meant. It's just that this matter concerns the Queen Mother's safety. I'm afraid that the palace people will talk about it in the future, so I'm overthinking it."

Concubine Zheng hurriedly helped Caifu stand up and bowed. Only then did she realize that she was so angry with Gu Youning that she lost her mind. How could she refute the emperor's words so directly?

Would the Emperor suspect that he was being too eager, too aggressive?

"Since the Imperial Concubine has no objection, then Court Judge Yang will take a closer look at these peony flowers."

The Queen spoke at the right time.

"Wei Chen obeys!"

Yang Yuanpan and the other judge followed the order and walked towards the peony flowers. They not only carefully examined the pot of peonies picked out by Imperial Physician Song, but also checked all the other peonies, from the flower buds to the mud underneath, leaving nothing out.

After nearly two quarters of an hour, the two men finally returned to the Imperial Court to report, "After careful inspection by our humble servants, the soil in these peony pots is perfectly fine, and has absolutely no effect on the Empress Dowager's headache. If the Imperial Concubine doesn't believe me, please ask another Imperial Physician to examine it, or ask someone who suffers from headaches to try it out."

After Yang Yuanpan finished his report, he specifically mentioned Concubine Zheng.

"How...how could I not trust Court Judge Yang's medical skills?"

This matter was so unexpected that Concubine Zheng couldn't help but tighten her hand on Caifu's arm.

Caifu felt a flash of pain when she was stabbed by the sharp gem armor. She lowered her head in fear of being seen.

"Your Majesty, please sit down first. Imperial Physician Song will probably be with you for a while."

Although Caifu's words were meant to encourage people to take a rest, there was another hidden meaning in her words.

Although this peony flower can be combined with the datura powder on Miss Gu Si's clothes as part of a plan, if they are separated, they can also form a separate plan. As long as traces of datura pollen are found on the clothes in Miss Gu Si's room, the charge of murdering the empress dowager will still be established.

Yes, she is not in a hurry.

Concubine Zheng sat down again as she was told.

But she always felt uneasy in her heart. How could there be no problem with the peony flowers? Could it be that something went wrong with Xiao Huizi?

No, Xiao Huizi's only remaining relatives are in the Zheng Mansion, and they would never dare to betray her or the Zheng family.

Concubine Zheng was so lost in her own thoughts that she didn't even notice the emperor's cold gaze on her.

Gu Youning on the side just looked out the door anxiously, as if waiting for the result from Imperial Physician Song.

Another quarter of an hour passed before Imperial Physician Song returned to the palace.

Seeing the eunuch following behind holding two pieces of Gu Youxin's clothes and a sandalwood box in his hands, and Cai Yuan with a look of joy on her face, Gu Youning breathed a sigh of relief. Today's events had gone exactly as she expected, even smoother than she had imagined.

"What did Imperial Physician Song find out?"

The Queen asked.

"Your Majesty, Empress, I did find something on Fourth Miss Gu's clothes."

Imperial Physician Song bowed and replied, then looked at Gu Youxin lying on the ground: "Does Fourth Miss Gu dye her clothes with incense every day?"

"Yes……"

Gu Youxin replied subconsciously, then remembered the words of the imperial physician and immediately said, "But this camphor was given by the imperial concubine. The emperor was also there that day."

Could it be that the imperial concubine wants to harm herself?

Yes, it must be because of Gu Youning. The imperial concubine and Gu Youning are not on good terms, so she devised this plan to frame herself.

The more Gu Youxin thought about it, the more resentful she became. She had been to the palace twice, but had never received any good from Gu Youning. Instead, bad things happened to her every time.

"You mean, I sent you the problematic camphor on purpose?"

Concubine Zheng snorted coldly, her expression stern.

"I dare not, I am just too scared..."

After Gu Youxin finished speaking, she glanced at the emperor with tears in her eyes. Her tearful face was indeed quite pitiful.

"Imperial Physician Song, is there something wrong with the incense?"

The queen asked with a gentle expression and a calm heart.

Having fought with Concubine Zheng so many times, the Queen certainly knew that Concubine Zheng was not someone who would easily drag her into it.

But she thought about what happened with the peony flowers just now, and thought that there might be some surprises here.

"To be on the safe side, I have already checked the remaining camphor incense in the sandalwood box."

Imperial Physician Song glanced back, and Cai Yuan walked forward holding the open sandalwood box.

"Please, Judge Yang, take another look at it."

"Actually, it doesn't matter if you don't look at it. With the skills of Imperial Physician Song, he will not make any mistakes."

Even in front of the emperor, there was a hint of sarcasm in Yang Yuanpan's words.

"You are too kind, judge. How dare I, a humble official, show off my skills before an expert?"

Imperial Physician Song responded perfunctorily, but he didn't agree in his heart. It was well known inside and outside the palace that the two great families of Cui and Zheng were not on good terms. He had the Zheng family as his backing, so why should he be afraid of the Cui family?

"This matter involves Sister Zheng's innocence. Please ask Judge Yang to take a closer look."

Queen said.

"Yes."

Judge Yang responded and walked towards Caiyuan.