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An Lingrong gently stroked her swollen belly and looked at Chunhua tenderly: "Chunhua, do you still remember what happened that night?"

Chunhua nodded, a trace of worry flashing in her eyes: "I remember. That night we were walking by the Thousand Carp Pond, and suddenly we heard a sound of struggling in the water."

An Lingrong took over the conversation, her voice tinged with fear, "Yes, when we saw someone fall into the water, we didn't care and rushed over."

Chunhua held An Lingrong's hand tightly, her expression tense. "Your Majesty, you were so brave! I was completely terrified, but you jumped into the water without hesitation."

An Lingrong sighed softly, a hint of determination flashing in her eyes: "At that time, I was only thinking about saving people, and didn't think about it too much. After rescuing the person, I found out that it was Concubine Shen."

Chunhua murmured softly, "My Lady, it's too dangerous for you to do this. What if something unexpected happens?"

An Lingrong smiled gently and stroked Chunhua's hair: "No, I know my body well, it's still very healthy."

An Lingrong gently stroked her swollen belly, her eyes gradually becoming more profound. She turned her head to look out the window. Sunlight filtered through the window lattice onto the ground, casting mottled shadows on the ground.

She sighed softly: "Chunhua, I saved Shen Meizhuang, she must remember this favor in her heart. But..."

She paused, a sharp look flashing in her eyes. "In the future, there will be a battle between Zhen Huan and me. When that happens, whose side will Shen Meizhuang choose?"

Chunhua understood the deeper meaning behind her master's words, and her expression grew serious. She cautiously probed, "Your Majesty, are you suggesting...that Concubine Shen might help Concubine Wan?"

An Lingrong shook her head slightly, a complex expression in her eyes. "No one can say for sure. People's hearts are unpredictable, especially those in the harem. I just wonder how much weight this life-saving grace holds in her heart."

Yikun Palace

Concubine Hua sat in front of the mirror, her fingers gently fiddling with the jewels on the table, a cold glint in her eyes. She turned to look at Concubine Cao and Concubine Li standing nearby, and said in a low but firm voice: "We must find a way to deal with Zhen Huan. Do you have any good ideas?"

Concubine Cao stepped forward, a sly look flashing in her eyes: "Your Majesty, I have an idea." She lowered her voice and continued to suggest: "There is a maid named Hua Sui beside Zhen Huan who is one of ours. If we can use this Hua Sui..."

Lipin frowned and interrupted, "Using Huasui? Do you want her to poison you?"

Concubine Cao nodded, a sneer curling her lips. "That's right. As long as we can get Hua Sui to poison Zhen Huan's food, we can get rid of this thorn in our side without any effort."

After hearing this, Concubine Hua's eyes flashed with approval. She stood up and walked to the window, looking out at the sunny courtyard. A breeze rustled the leaves. She turned to face the two of them, her eyes sharp. "Okay, let's do this. You must be careful and don't show any signs of betrayal."

Concubine Cao and Concubine Li responded in unison, their eyes sparkling with excitement. Concubine Hua waved her hand, signaling them to leave.

Broken Yuxuan

Zhen Huan sat at her dressing table, her brow furrowed. She felt increasingly exhausted, even lifting her hands to comb her hair was a struggle. She sighed in front of the mirror and muttered to herself, "Why have I been feeling so sleepy these past few days? Is it because of the heat?"

Zhen Huan rubbed her temples, her voice a little tired, "Liu Zhu, go get Doctor Wen. I want him to take my pulse."

Wen Shichu finished taking the patient's pulse and stood aside, his expression solemn. He spoke cautiously, "Young Master, based on your recent symptoms, I'm afraid it's not just the weather that's causing the problem." He paused, lowering his voice, and continued, "I suspect you've been poisoned."

Zhen Huan turned around suddenly, a trace of horror in her eyes: "What? Poisoned?" Her voice trembled slightly with shock and anger.

Wen Shichu nodded, worry in his eyes: "Yes, my lady. This poison will gradually make people demented. If it is not discovered in time, the consequences will be disastrous."

Zhen Huan stood up, clenching her fists. She took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down.

Zhen Huan nodded, a sharp glint in her eyes. She turned to Ju Qing beside her and whispered, "Go call Liu Zhu and Huan Bi."

Soon, Liu Zhu and Huan Bi arrived. Zhen Huan briefly explained the situation, and the three of them began to discuss countermeasures.

As night fell, moonlight streamed down the palace walls like water. Inside Zhen Huan's bedroom, several people held their breath, waiting for the traitor to reveal himself.

Suddenly, a dark figure crept into the room. Just as she was about to pour something into the teapot, the light suddenly came on. Zhen Huan said coldly, "Hua Sui, you are so brave."

Hua Sui panicked and dropped the vial in her hand. She fell to her knees, trembling all over. "My lady, spare me! I know I was wrong!"

A trace of pain and anger flashed in Zhen Huan's eyes: "Come, take her down!"

Zhen Huan looked down at Hua Sui, who was kneeling on the ground, a cold glint in her eyes. She slowly approached, her voice low and intimidating, "Hua Sui, you'd better tell the truth. Who ordered you to do this?"

Hua Sui lowered her head, trembling all over, but she bit her lips tightly and said nothing.

Seeing this, Zhen Huan frowned and her tone became even more severe: "Do you think you can save yourself by not saying anything? Don't forget, this is a crime of deceiving the emperor!"

The room was filled with a solemn atmosphere. Candlelight flickered in the breeze, casting swaying shadows on the walls. Zhen Huan paced back and forth, and the bottom of the flowerpot made a crisp sound on the floor.

She suddenly stopped and turned to stare at Hua Sui: "I'll give you one last chance, will you tell me or not?"

Hua Sui remained silent, only lowering her head even lower. Zhen Huan took a deep breath, a trace of disappointment and anger flashing in her eyes.

She waved her hand and ordered the maidservants beside her, "Take her away and keep her under strict guard. I want to see how long she can remain silent."

The maids came forward and dragged Hua Sui away. Zhen Huan walked to the window and looked at the bright moon in the night sky, her eyes gradually becoming deeper.

She whispered to herself, "Looks like I have to find another way. I'm going to get to the bottom of this and find out who's behind this."

Jingyang Palace

An Lingrong was sitting by the window admiring the peonies in full bloom in the courtyard when she suddenly heard hurried footsteps. Xiao Luzi hurried in, breathlessly reporting, "Your Majesty, important news!"

An Lingrong turned around, frowning slightly: "What's the matter?"

Xiao Luzi took a deep breath and reported in a low voice, "I just got the news that Wan Chang has caught a palace maid named Hua Sui who poisoned people."

An Lingrong's eyes widened instantly. She stood up and stared at Xiao Luzi. "What did you say? Poisoning?"

Xiao Luzi nodded and continued to report: "Yes. It is said that Hua Sui had been poisoning Wan Changzai, but was caught on the spot."

An Lingrong's voice was a little excited: "Then... did Hua Sui tell you who ordered this?"

Xiao Luzi shook his head. "From what I've heard, Hua Sui refuses to speak. Concubine Wan is interrogating her strictly."

An Lingrong picked up the teacup and whispered, "Go down. Report any new news."