The Phoenix is Back - Chapter 162

Chapter 162 Fetal Poisoning
The sky was gradually dyed with a layer of obscure lead grey, and the clouds were getting lower and lower. It seemed that it would soon rain.

Zhong Zi Palace.

The palace maid came in and out with the basin in her hand, and the miserable cry of Concubine Xiang in the room was louder than ever.

The Emperor stood anxiously outside the courtyard, surrounded by a large group of people, including Chu Yanzhi and Du E.

Hearing Xiang Fei’s shrill cry, the Emperor rubbed his palms and said, “It has been four hours. Why hasn’t there been any movement? Zhang Shichang, send someone in to ask.”

“Chi.” Zhang Shichang answered and hurriedly pointed at a palace maid, signaling her to enter the room.

“Royal Father, don’t worry too much. Isn’t there still Master Du E here?” Chu Yanzhi persuaded the Emperor, “I heard that Master Du E not only knows fortune-telling skills, but also has an excellent medical skill. Back then, Ninth Sister was heartless for many days, and she relied on Master Du E’s pills to survive.”

Chu Yanzhi’s words caused a flash of light to flash across the Emperor’s eyes, “Crossing Calamity.”

“Your Majesty, it’s a third poison. Back then, the Ninth Princess was ruthless and poor monk to protect her life, so he couldn’t give her pills every day. However, the poor monk also told Your Majesty that the pills would have the health of the Ninth Princess. And today, Concubine Xiang’s body is weak. I’m afraid she can’t accept the medicinal pills. Please think twice.” After Du Er finished speaking, he raised his hand and chanted the Buddha’s name.

Du Er’s words made the Emperor hesitate for a moment.

At this moment, a shrill voice of despair resounded through the clouds, followed by the silence of Zhong Zi Palace.

The Emperor’s heart was suddenly pulled up. He was just about to go in to find out when a palace maid stumbled out and knelt down in front of the Emperor. “Your Majesty, no, no, it’s not good. Imperial Concubine Xiang, she … she fainted.”

“What!” The Emperor’s expression suddenly changed as he raised his foot and was about to enter the room.

“Your Majesty, you can’t!” Zhang Shichang was shocked. He hurriedly took two steps and knelt in front of the Emperor.

“Royal Father, the maternity ward is full of blood energy. You must not collide with the dragon body!” Chu Yanzhi also hurriedly advised.

“We can’t do this, we can’t do that. Then you guys have to think of a way!” The Emperor said angrily.

Concubine Xiang’s belly was not only his youngest son, but also his oldest son. Ever since Chu Zuizhi was born, There was no news of pregnancy from the imperial concubine in the palace, He had no expectations for the child, but at this time, Concubine Xiang was pregnant. To him, this child was not only a gift from the heavens, but also proof that he was still in his prime and had boundless energy. He was also able to firmly control the rivers and mountains within 10,000 kilometers. Therefore, he did not only care about this child as much as he valued it.

“Master, people’s lives are at stake right now. Are you still unwilling to make a move?” Chu Yanzhi looked at Du Er who was standing beside him with a heavy gaze.

Du E let out a long sigh and chanted the Buddha’s name. Finally, he looked up at the Emperor and said, “With this matter, this poor monk can only assess and give it a try.” After saying that, he took out a pill from his sleeve and peeled it in half. Half of it was handed to the palace maid who came out to report the news. “Tell Concubine Xiang that the medicinal properties of this pill are too great. You only need to consume half of it. This poor monk will ensure that she can give birth to a prince smoothly.”

Half a pill …

Chu Yanzhi’s slender and long eyes slightly froze, and an imperceptible sneer flashed across his lips.

Looks like he really underestimated this little monk. I can’t tell that he’s still a little clever. However, just relying on this half pill to prove something is a bit naive …

At this time, the inner chambers of Zhong Zi Palace were in a mess.

On the bed, Concubine Xiang’s head was scattered on the pillow in a messy state. Her originally rosy cheeks looked a little blue and purple. Her eyes were tightly shut and she was paralyzed on the bed. The midwife who was beside her was pinching and pouring soup into her mouth.

At this time, the palace maid who had taken the pill from Duer whispered a few words into the ear of the midwifery nanny. Then, she handed the pill in her hand to the midwifery nanny. The midwifery nanny’s eyes lit up, and then she raised her hand to pinch Xiang Fei’s people again.

“Ah!” Imperial Concubine Xiang suddenly opened her eyes. The pain of tearing her body came again. She gritted her teeth and felt that her life was beginning to flow away bit by bit with the blood beneath her. She began to feel unprecedented despair.

“Your Highness, you must hold on. Look, this is the pill that Master Du E gave you. He said that as long as you eat it, you will definitely be safe for your mother and son!” Nurse excitedly showed the half pill in his hand to Concubine Xiang.

Although Du Er was young, he was trusted by the Emperor. Back then, the Ninth Princess was so heartless that she was about to die from hunger that she was saved by a few Du Er pills. At that time, the harem passed Du Er on to the gods. Concubine Xiang had been in charge of the harem for so long, so she naturally knew about Du Er. Hence, when she heard that this pill was sent by Du Er, her spirits immediately trembled.

She finally managed to climb from the palace maid to her current position step by step. If she gave up today, then there would really be nothing left. If she persisted in giving birth to a prince, then the position of imperial concubine and imperial concubine would still be waiting for her in the future.

Thinking of this, she opened her mouth and swallowed the pill handed over by the midwifery nanny without even thinking about it.

Seeing that Concubine Xiang had taken the pill, Nurse smiled and hurriedly ordered someone to help Concubine Xiang up. “Your Highness, you’ve shouted for so long and your voice is hoarse. Take a sip of ginseng soup first.” After saying that, he personally brought the ginseng soup and fed it to Concubine Xiang for a few sips.

After drinking the pill, Concubine Xiang felt a surge of heat spread all over her body. Gradually, she felt that her limbs had used up some strength.

Half an incense stick later, Zhong Zi Palace heard a few weak cries.

When the emperor outside heard the child’s cry, his tense heart relaxed. However, before he could completely calm down, waves of terrified cries suddenly came from inside the room.

“What’s going on?” The Emperor was finally unable to sit still. He no longer cared about whether to charge or not, nor did he care about the obstruction of the palace people. He lifted his foot and rushed into the room in a few steps.

“Father Emperor” Chu Yanzhi shouted a few times behind his back, but he did not stop the Emperor.

As soon as the Emperor entered the room, he saw the midwife half-paralyzed on the ground, her eyes staring at the infant in horror. The other palace maids in the room also had expressions of horror on their faces.

“Hurry up and show me the baby. Hurry up …” Concubine Xiang, who was lying on the bed, hurriedly reached out to the midwifery nanny and said.

“What’s going on!” The Emperor said sternly.

Everyone in the room knelt down.

Seeing the Emperor, Concubine Xiang’s tears gushed out. “Your Majesty, quickly ask them to return the child to me …”

The midwife knelt on the ground, her eyes filled with fear and fear. “Your Majesty, it’s not that this servant doesn’t return the little prince to your Highness. It’s just that …”

“But what!” The Emperor said.

The granny trembled and did not dare to speak.

Seeing this, the Emperor took a few steps forward and raised his hand to carry the baby in her hand. He took a deep breath when he opened his swaddling clothes. His originally joyful face was instantly dyed with a layer of frost. His deep eyes stared fixedly at the baby in his hand. His appearance was both ferocious and terrifying.

“Your Majesty, what’s wrong? What’s wrong?” Imperial Concubine Xiang, who had never seen the child before, saw the Emperor’s expression at this moment. She was shocked, afraid, and worried. The five odors on Chen Za’s chest were as uncomfortable as being roasted on a fire.

“See for yourself.” The Emperor’s face was ashen as he casually threw the child in his arms into the hands of the midwife Nurse. He glanced at Concubine Xiang with a gloomy expression and then left with a flick of his sleeve.

Being swept down by the cold gaze of the Emperor before leaving, Concubine Xiang felt as if her entire body had fallen into an ice cellar. She could no longer care about the pain in her body as she rolled off the bed and snatched her son from the midwife’s hand.

The infant’s body was covered in purple spots, especially with a trace of blood on the corners of its lips.

Imperial Concubine Xiang only took a glance and could no longer restrain herself from screaming. She rolled her eyes and fainted.

The dark clouds that had sunk for a long time finally couldn’t hold back the rain. The heavy raindrops knocked on the golden glazed tiles, washing away all the dirt.

At this moment, the Chongde Palace was strangely quiet.

The Emperor sat on the throne with a gloomy expression.

Who would have thought that the child he was waiting for would be born like this!

“Royal Father, a child is born with an ugly appearance. Perhaps it will be good if it grows up.” Chu Yanzhi opened his mouth and advised in a low voice.

The Emperor glanced at Chu Yan and did not say anything.

At this time, the imperial hospital and a few imperial physicians walked in with their heads lowered.

“Your Majesty.”

“Speak.”

Wu Qi, the head of the hospital, knelt on the ground and carefully pondered his words, “Your Majesty, after this official and the others discussed the diagnosis together, those purple and green spots appeared on the little prince’s body. It should be … poisoned.”

“What!” The Emperor’s eyes suddenly widened. He stood up, his expression as gloomy as the dark clouds pressed down by His Highness. He swept towards the imperial physician kneeling below with an irresistible pressure. “Tell me again!”

After being swept by the Emperor’s cold gaze, Wu Qi felt cold sweat run down his back. Even though he forced himself to remain calm, he still couldn’t restrain his body from trembling slightly. “Emperor, Your Majesty … I feel that the little prince should have eaten mercury by mistake, that’s why …”

“Mercury poison.” The Emperor snorted coldly and his eyes darkened a little. “Do you think you’re a three-year-old child?”

“I don’t dare.” A few Imperial doctor led by Wu Qi hurriedly knelt on the ground and apologized.

Just as the Emperor was about to get angry, Chu Yanzhi stood out and said, “Father, please forgive me first. Perhaps these Imperial doctor are telling the truth.”

The Emperor looked at Chu Yanzhi and said, “What do you mean by that?”

“Royal Father, perhaps Concubine Xiang accidentally ate something.” Chu Yanzhi looked at the Emperor and said slowly.

The Emperor’s eyes narrowed as he looked at Chu Xizhi without saying a word.

Ever since Concubine Xiang became pregnant, all her clothes and food had been tested, so there was no way anyone would have tampered with her, unless …

The Emperor slowly shifted his gaze to Crossing Calamity, who had been standing silently beside him.

If someone really poisoned her, then it would only be when Xiang Fei gave birth.

“What did you give Concubine Xiang?” The Emperor coldly looked at Crossing Calamity and said.

Du Er looked up at the Emperor, his clear eyes filled with warmth. “Amitabha, Your Majesty, this poor monk only gave Concubine Xiang some pills to replenish her qi and blood. That pill will definitely not poison the little prince.”

“Royal father, the little prince was poisoned is an accident, not the original intention of master Du E. Imperial Concubine Xiang’s life was hanging on the line at that time, so the Master couldn’t force her to take out the pill. In order to prevent the shadow from affecting the Little Prince, she only took half a pill. Who would have thought that even so, misfortune would still occur … “Chu Yanzhi sighed.” Father, please don’t blame the Master. ”

These words seemed to be pleading for Crossing Calamity, but they actually confirmed that there was something wrong with Crossing Calamity’s medicinal pill.

“Your Majesty, this poor monk is a monk. He never speaks rashly nor dares to harm any creature. There is no problem with this poor monk’s pills.” Du Er looked at the Emperor and said without changing his expression.

‘”Master, father didn’t blame you. Why are you like this? When this king went to the northwest, I also knew a few high-ranking monks. It is said that all pills need to be added with a small amount of mercury to stimulate the medicinal properties of the pills. Master, is this also true?” Chu Yanzhi looked at Du E and said.

“Yes.” Du E replied calmly as he looked into Chu Yanzhi’s eyes.

“Since that’s the case, why did Master deny it?” Chu Yanzhi looked at Du Er with an imperceptible smile on his lips.

Du E slowly closed his eyes and raised his hand to chant the Buddha’s name, “Your Highness is right. All pills are more or less mercury. However, the one that this poor monk gave Concubine Xiang is an exception.”