Chapter 1960: Chapter 1898: Searching the Empress’s Harem

No words were spoken throughout the night.

Could Emperor Yan’s stomach be full of thread-like Gu insects? In this era, it’s impossible, but in modern times, we might have been able to detect it with precise instruments.

For now, we can only rely on the medical skills of the royal physicians and Heaven’s will.

The Emperor was unconscious due to the assassination attempt, and while the court sessions are temporarily suspended, everything that needs to be done must still proceed without the slightest delay or neglect.

During breakfast, after hearing Ah Jiu’s words, Empress Dowager Mo hesitated to pick up her chopsticks for a long while. Finally, she set them aside, took a sip of tea, and asked, "Is there no hope?"

"The Ghost Doctor and his team are researching an antidote," Ah Jiu replied. "But whether it will work is uncertain."

Empress Dowager Mo was silent for a moment before saying, "Do your best. He is the Emperor. We must do everything we can and leave the rest to fate."

Ah Jiu nodded.

"Is that person one of the Empress’s people?" Empress Dowager Mo asked calmly. "Has anyone gone to the Empress’s palace?"

"Someone has already gone, Mother. Rest assured, I will handle it."

"Yes. I’ve spoken with your wife. Xiao Five was frightened and is now clinging to your wife. As her mother-in-law, I’ve decided she should take some time to rest. Do you understand what this means?" Empress Dowager Mo asked him, her eyes bright.

Ah Jiu understood the implication in her eyes and said, "Wufu has already told me about this. I will follow Mother’s arrangements in everything."

Empress Dowager Mo opened her mouth as if to say something more but ultimately said nothing and let him proceed with his responsibilities.

After Ah Jiu left, she sat for a while longer before rising and heading to the Buddha Hall.

Kunning Palace.

Empress Song did not sleep well all night. Even though the outcome was favorable for her, she kept having nightmares. By morning, dark circles were under her eyes.

"Your Majesty, the palace gates have opened," her loyal Palace Matron stumbled in to report.

Empress Song quickly sat up from the bed. Before she could ask any questions, she heard the rapid footfall, as if someone was sprinting towards her.

In the blink of an eye, a team of guards rushed in, along with palace maids and eunuchs, led by Eunuch Lu.

"Search, search thoroughly for me," Eunuch Lu commanded with a wave of his hand, prompting everyone to ransack the place, searching every corner.

Empress Song felt her heart sink, shaking with rage. Her chest spasmed as she pointed at Eunuch Lu and snapped, "Eunuch Lu, you castrated wretch, how dare you search my palace rooms? Who gave you the audacity!"

With Empress Song’s severe tone, in the past, this would have scared Eunuch Lu a bit. But now, with the Emperor struck by that cursed thing and unknown if he could recover, if the Emperor perished, he’d have to follow him in death. What was there to fear?

Prince Jin discovered that the Emperor’s poisoning might be linked to the wicked woman before him. Even if he were to die, he’d take someone down with him.

As Empress Song remained seated on the bed, Eunuch Lu stepped forward and dragged her off it, throwing her to the ground. "Once we find something, I’ll explain to Your Majesty who gave me the courage." He pointed to the bed, "Search the Phoenix Bed as well, thoroughly."

Empress Song’s expression subtly changed.

What was happening, what happened?

Could it be they had traced the trail back to her? How could this be? Hadn’t everything been cleaned up? Was there a leak somewhere?

With the room ransacked, everyone still found nothing.

Empress Song’s lips curled into an imperceptible smile. Did they think she was foolish enough to hide any important evidence in the palace?

She got up, supporting herself on the Palace Matron’s arm, and sneered, "As long as I am the Empress, I remain the Empress. Eunuch Lu, you’ve overstepped your bounds. Take him away and beat him to death with a rod!"

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