The First Empress - Chapter 194

Chapter 194 What Is the Cause of Toothache

In the afternoon, The imperial concubines had already rushed over, leaving the Cloud Phoenix Hall without a place to put their feet in. Lan Sou Yu had also sent someone over a gift. Qin’er brought it over. It turned out to be a fan. Everyone didn’t understand what was going on. Ling Long smiled and held the handle of the fan and said, “Giving a fan to this palace to make this palace talk about the aftermath is obviously very good.” Actually, Linglong knew that Lan Sou Yu didn’t mean that. She just wanted to remind herself that one day, Qiu Shan would see her donation.

As for chatting about Fu Can Shu, she was just trying to fool people, At this time, all the concubines brought their gifts over. Linglong didn’t expect that there would be so many. There were all sorts of strange things, and the new concubine sent over two hamsters and parrots. She said, “This concubine knows that the concubine can’t walk around after conceiving. This hamster and parrot can be used to relieve people’s boredom. The concubine should keep them.”

Linglong smiled and put it away. There were also people who gave dried fruits, Someone gave famous flowers, someone gave ink, There were also people who sent mirrors and koi. Their colors were all different. The more Linglong looked at them, the more she liked them. She wished she could carry them everyday. However, Linglong was not a greedy person. She had already put away the gold, silver and jewelry in the chest in the back hall. However, Linglong liked these lively little creatures very much.

Moreover, the imperial concubines learned a lesson. The things they sent over would not hurt anyone. Furthermore, they were very docile. The koi swam in the water and would not hurt Linglong. The parrot and hamster were both in the cage, so Linglong was overjoyed that Li Sheng hung the parrot under the porch.

At this time, Li Chongyuan, who hadn’t shown up for a long time, walked over. She also sent something to Linglong. Linglong was slightly surprised to see Li Chongyuan. Li Chongyuan had already stopped going out because of the birth last time. Her fair skin was even whiter because she was dull in the house. However, this kind of whiteness was meaningless. It was like a rose blooming every season. It made people feel meaningless at a glance and wanted to turn around immediately.

Linglong looked at her and Li Chongyuan said, “Empress Zhaoyi, I don’t have anything to give you. Only a white jade hairpin like this has a gentle temperament, which makes it look better with her skin.”

Linglong had always known that Li Chongyuan was a very simple person, This white jade hairpin looked completely clear and almost transparent. Naturally, it was impossible to poison it. One end of the white jade was sharpened and could be inserted into one’s temples. On the other side was a cloud head. Below it was a piece of white jade the size of a pigeon egg. It looked like the two pieces of jade were one piece of jade. It was exquisite and delightful.

Li Chongyuan inserted the white jade hairpin into Linglong’s hair bun and said, “Your Highness looks even more beautiful with the white jade hairpin. This hairpin has already invaded all of my subjects. I hope you don’t dislike it, Your Highness.”

“How could it be?” Linglong reached out and stroked the white jade. She felt that the jade looked cold, but it was a little hot. It was probably due to the weather.

Linglong wanted to say something to Li Chongyuan, The concubine behind them had already washed the two of them away. Linglong looked at Li Chongyuan. Her pale skin and pale pink lips made her look so pale. Apart from her eyes and expression, she could hardly see any vitality and vitality that a living person should have.

The concubines behind her were even more attentive, and all the big and small bags of things were sent over. Linglong was overjoyed and kept them away.

It was already lunchtime in a hurry, The concubines knew that it was inconvenient to be here, Everyone went back to where they were supposed to be, This time, they were quite obedient. The things they gave them were not harmful. Linglong announced to the two imperial physicians that Chen Chongyi hadn’t left. Linglong said, “Imperial Physician Pei and Imperial Physician Hu, help me see if there are any problems with these things. Tell me if there are any problems so that I can throw them away.”

Unexpectedly, Pei Minghai and Hu Zongnan did not notice anything unusual after they finished looking. At this moment, Linglong took over the jade Ruyi that the Empress had rewarded and said, “What about this?”

The two of them looked carefully and shook their heads. “This is an old item. There is no problem with it.”

Linglong sealed the silver and gave the two imperial physicians a reward. When they arrived at the table with Chen Chongyi, the two of them began to eat. Qin’er first tried with silver needles. There was no problem with both of them, because she was even more worried about trying the dishes herself. She chewed carefully for a while before she finished the dishes.

Linglong liked to eat light food, but it was just some green and fresh vegetables. Chen Chongyi could only eat here if she couldn’t refuse. However, after eating two or three mouthfuls of Linglong, she suddenly felt a toothache. Chen Chongyi was shocked and hurriedly helped Linglong to another seat with Qin’er.

“But what’s wrong? Qin’er, hurry and get the imperial physician back.” Qin’er took a step forward. She had just taken two steps, but she still felt that it was inappropriate to keep Chen Chongyi and Linglong. Thus, she let another person go. She stood beside Linglong. Chen Chongyi was slightly anxious, “Why aren’t you going yet?” Qin’er could not say that she was worried. She just nodded and said, “Someone has already gone.”

When Chen Chongyi thought of this, she didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.

“What exactly is wrong?” Chen Chongyi asked. Linglong’s face was a little pale. She took a deep breath and said, “My teeth hurt. I don’t know why. I just ate a little bit of Bai Zhuowang Chao just now. Normally, it wouldn’t be a problem to eat it every day. But today, it’s strange.”

After a while, Pei Minghai and Hu Zongnan also came over. They looked at Linglong alone and the dishes alone. After a while, Hu Zongnan sneered and took over a silver needle. Linglong saw the black surface of the silver needle and said, “Is this?”

Hu Zongnan didn’t dare to frighten Linglong, so he said, “It’s good that Your Highness is calm. This is suspected to be poisonous. The thicker the black color, the more powerful the poison is. This dose won’t kill you at all. It’s hard to say that someone is harming Your Highness more than ten times.”

Qin’er didn’t believe it, Qin’er said, “I just ate it, and I’ve already tried it. There’s no problem. You imperial physicians can see that you have real kung fu, but you don’t know …” Linglong hurriedly walked to the dish and placed the silver needle in her hand on the dish. Her expression changed drastically after trying. Indeed, there was a black color. According to Hu Zongnan, the consequences would be unimaginable if this continued.

Linglong did not expect that only two people would be poisoned. It could be seen that the person who poisoned was really smart. At first, Linglong did not suspect that Chen Chongyi was the one who poisoned her, but Chen Chongyi hurriedly kowtowed, “It’s not me, it’s not me, it’s really not me.”

Linglong held Chen Chongyi’s hand and said, “Of course it’s not you, sister. Why did sister come here?”

Linglong knew that Chen Chongyi wouldn’t harm her, However, apart from Chen Chongyi, there was no one else here. If Chen Chongyi hid the poison under her fingernails and flicked it gently while eating, no one would know about it. Fortunately, Linglong didn’t eat much, but her teeth hurt. Pei Minghai thought for a moment and gave Linglong a prescription. Linglong just grabbed the medicine according to this prescription.

Qin’er said reluctantly, “Your Majesty, you must not indulge those who have done evil. It is clear that this servant has checked. There is no third person here. This medicine is not from this servant. Your Majesty, check it out.” Qin’er kowtowed repeatedly. Linglong couldn’t bear it and was afraid that Chen Chongyi wouldn’t be able to pass through. She could only walk over and help Qin’er up.

‘”Let me ask you to investigate as well. After all, there are no other people here, only me. But you have to believe that I definitely won’t. I will never do that. You saved Baoluo. I won’t, Linglong, I won’t.” At this moment, Linglong suddenly remembered what Li Sheng had said when she was talking to him. “Chen Chongyi also has weaknesses. Chen Chongyi’s weakness is Princess Baoluo.”

Linglong looked at Chen Chongyi with a serious expression. “Sister Chongyi, is Baoluo alright now?”

Chen Chongyi did not understand what Linglong meant. He nodded and said, “Very good, I was going to bring you here to pay my respects …” Linglong dispelled her worries and quickly helped Qin’er up. Who knew that she would accidentally tilt her head and knock the white jade hairpin on the scarlet red pillar behind her. Chen Chongyi hurriedly raised her head and helped Linglong up.

Qin’er was afraid that Chen Chongyi would harm Linglong, so she hurriedly stood beside Linglong and said, “Your Highness, let me help you.” Chen Chongyi could only let go of her hand. Coincidentally, Chen Chongyi saw the white powder on the pillar and said, “What is this?”

Linglong shook her head slightly. A faint white mark appeared on the hairpin. Chen Chongyi quickly took off her hairpin. He held it in his hand. Pei Minghai had already taken the hairpin. Linglong’s expression turned cold as she fell onto the chair. She did not expect it to be Li Chongyuan. It was Li Concubine Heshu who helped her avenge Chongyuan’s death. It was no wonder that the people in the palace had repeatedly seen Linglong, but she did not expect it to be Li Chongyuan. No, no, there must be a misunderstanding inside.

When Linglong thought of this, her entire body turned cold. She still had one last bit of hope, but now, she didn’t even have the slightest bit of hope. Pei Minghai said with a serious expression, “Phosphorus Jade Powder.”

“What is this?” Linglong was slightly stunned. He moved his stiff cheeks over, Looking at Pei Minghai, At this time, even his teeth couldn’t feel the pain anymore, Pei Minghai explained. It turned out that the phosphate jade powder was a poison from Miao Jiang. This poison was colorless and odorless, but it could still be detected. After eating this poison, there wouldn’t be any obvious pain. A little more would form a balloon in one’s stomach and gradually stick to one’s stomach …

“Niang Niang, this hairpin was given by Li Chongyuan. Niang Niang …” Qin’er said, “This servant will immediately capture Li Chongyuan and let her properly explain to Niang Niang why she did such a shameless thing.”

Qin’er raised her foot. Linglong grabbed Qin’er’s hand. “Li Chongyuan’s expression on that day was steady and dignified. She seemed to have been used by someone. This matter should not be made public.” Linglong looked at Chen Chongyi and the two imperial physicians. “Right now, only the few of us know about it. I hope that no one will say anything. This hairpin will make the Shanggong Bureau immediately make an identical hairpin. When the time comes, I will sneak around and change pillars. At that time, I will have my own plans. You may help me,” he said solemnly.

Chen Chongyi nodded her head repeatedly and said, “No matter how good this is, it can’t be.”

The two imperial physicians naturally didn’t say anything else. Qin’er held the white jade hairpin in her hand and looked at it. This hairpin is hollow, As the middle part was empty, Phosphorus jade powder was originally a very delicate powder, and its color is no different from that of the jade itself, I don’t think I can tell, There was also a dove egg-sized pendant under the white jade hairpin. There was naturally a small hole underneath the pendant so that the medicine powder could flow out. Even if it didn’t fall into the dish and fell onto the shoulder, a person would still be unavoidable. The person who released the poison had obviously thought of these opportunistic methods long ago. It could be seen how meticulous his mind was, how sophisticated his moves were, and how vicious his methods were.

Linglong narrowed her eyebrows and said, “This palace will naturally investigate carefully. However, just now, I almost wronged Sister Chongyi, causing Sister Chongyi to accompany this palace in fear.”

Chen Chongyi’s expression was normal as she said, “Big sister will not harm little sister. It’s good that little sister can rest assured. No matter what you say, you are Baoluo’s benefactor. If it weren’t for you, Baoluo would have already married a long time ago. What else did Festival say then? Big sister’s heart would have followed.”