diskusbooks Chapter 288 Emperor Zhao is Poisoned
Chapter 288 Emperor Zhao is Poisoned
Concubine Rong suddenly glanced at Zhao Hao's legs covered by the quilt on the bed, and a bad idea came to her mind.
She suddenly walked forward quickly, reached out to lift the quilt, and tried to grab Zhao Hao's hand to test his condition.
The Queen was furious upon seeing this. She stood up abruptly and shouted, "Noble Concubine Rong, you are so bold! How dare you offend the Crown Prince like this!"
The queen rushed over quickly and pushed Concubine Rong's hand away. Her fierce eyes seemed to be able to spit fire.
"Someone, come here and drag this ignorant guy out of here!" the queen roared angrily.
The guards outside the palace heard the noise and rushed in, ready to take Concubine Rong away. Concubine Rong looked at Emperor Zhao in horror, hoping to be rescued.
However, Emperor Zhao sat aside and watched coldly, as if all this had nothing to do with him.
Concubine Rong was forcibly dragged out by the guards, and peace finally returned to the palace.
The Empress calmed herself down, turned to Emperor Zhao, and asked, "Your Majesty, could it be that Concubine Rong is also a doctor? Otherwise, what is her motive for behaving this way?"
Emperor Zhao was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Don't be angry, Queen. Concubine Rong may be confused because of her concern."
The Queen snorted coldly, "Care? She clearly has bad intentions! Your Majesty, don't be fooled by her sweet words."
The Queen's thoughts could not help but remind her of the gentle and friendly appearance of Concubine Rong when she first entered the palace. She often brought homemade cakes to show her goodwill. At that time, she was simple-minded and had no guard against Concubine Rong. She would even taste those cakes with Emperor Zhao.
Thinking back now, a chill suddenly ran up the queen's spine. Perhaps from that moment on, she had fallen into the trap carefully woven by Concubine Rong and became the target of calculation.
Emperor Zhao sat aside, silently observing the queen who was lost in thought. He then quietly glanced at Zhao Hao who was unconscious on the bed. A complex emotion flashed in his eyes, and finally he got up and left silently.
When the queen came to her senses, she and her still sleeping son were the only ones left in the room. In the silent atmosphere, the mother and son, one awake and the other unconscious, seemed particularly lonely.
On the other side, Concubine Rong returned to Rongshen Palace angrily.
As soon as she stepped into the inner room, the anger on her face disappeared instantly, replaced by a leisurely and contented look. She lazily reclined on the chaise longue, looking at Liu'er beside her with a faint look, and said softly: "We don't need you here for the time being, please go out first!"
"Yes, Your Majesty." Liu'er had long been accustomed to her own queen's hypocritical behavior. She bowed respectfully, retreated to the door, and stood guard quietly, not daring to make any sound.
Inside the house, Concubine Rong was waiting alone.
After a long time, a breeze gently blew her hair, and then a black shadow appeared in front of her like a ghost.
"How is it? Have you seen Fan Xueer?" Before the black shadow could speak, Concubine Rong asked impatiently, her tone full of anxiety.
"Your Majesty, it's not convenient to act during the day because there are too many people around. The princess and I have an agreement to discuss it in detail tonight when it's quiet." The man in black knelt on one knee and answered respectfully.
At the same time, everything that happened in Rongshen Palace was reported in detail to Emperor Zhao by the secret guards.
Inside the Gowaden, the atmosphere was so oppressive that it was hard to breathe, as if an invisible boulder was pressing down on everyone's hearts.
After an unknown amount of time, Emperor Zhao suddenly began to cough violently, one cough after another, so severe that it was heart-wrenching.
“Cough cough cough… cough cough cough… cough cough cough…”
He bent over in pain, covering his chest tightly with his hands. Every cough seemed to use up all his strength, as if he wanted to cough out all the toxins in his body.
Eunuch Zhao, who was ordered by Emperor Zhao to guard outside the palace, was extremely anxious when he heard the coughing coming from inside the palace. He paced back and forth outside the palace, rubbing his hands constantly, and he couldn't wait to rush in to see how Emperor Zhao was doing.
However, without the order of Emperor Zhao, he did not dare to enter without permission and could only worry outside the palace.
Others may not know it, but Eunuch Zhao, who has been serving Emperor Zhao personally, knows in his heart that Emperor Zhao's health has long been deteriorating. He has been poisoned by an extremely hidden poison. By the time it was discovered, the poison had already penetrated deep into his lungs, like a carbuncle attached to the bone, which could not be gotten rid of, and was eroding Emperor Zhao's originally strong body bit by bit.
The coughing continued for a long time before the noise in the hall gradually died down.
Eunuch Zhao finally felt relieved.
"Your Majesty, your health..." The leader of the secret guards was about to ask about Emperor Zhao's health when Emperor Zhao raised his hand to stop him.
"It's okay. I haven't reached that point yet." Emperor Zhao's voice was a little hoarse and a little tired.
Only a few people in the palace knew that he was poisoned, including himself, Eunuch Zhao, the head of the secret guards, the head of the Imperial Hospital, and the person who poisoned him.
Thinking of the person who poisoned him, Emperor Zhao's eyes instantly became extremely gloomy. His gaze fell on a memorial on the desk, and there seemed to be a storm brewing in his eyes.
In the evening, the originally gloomy sky suddenly began to drizzle. The raindrops were as fine as cow hair and gently fell on the ground.
After a while, the rain gradually became heavier, and raindrops as big as beans fell down with a crackling sound. The only sound between heaven and earth was the sound of the rain.
In the Kyoto Inn, Fan Xueer sat alone in front of the window, quietly looking at the rain outside. The rain hit the window frame, splashing small water droplets. Her eyes were a little empty, as if she was thinking about something.
Suddenly, a knock on the door broke the silence in the room. Fan Xueer turned her head and answered softly.
Then, Yuan Lu Zheng pushed the door open and walked in.
"Princess." Yuan Luzheng bowed respectfully, with a hint of concern in his tone.
"General Yuan, please take a seat." Fan Xueer pointed to the chair next to her and said calmly.
Her voice was soft, but it carried an elusive meaning, adding a touch of mystery to the room filled with the sound of rain.
Fan Xueer and Yuan Luzheng sat opposite each other. The atmosphere in the room was solemn and depressing. The flickering candlelight on the table illuminated their slightly tired yet alert faces.
They had been waiting for a long time, and every minute and every second seemed so long, as if time had stopped at this moment.
Suddenly, a knock on the door with a unique rhythm broke the silence.
Fan Xueer and Yuan Luzheng were instantly cheered up. They looked at each other, and a sharp light flashed in their eyes. There was both anticipation and tension in that light, as if conveying some kind of silent tacit understanding.
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At the same time, on Donghai Island, thousands of miles away, the situation there was equally turbulent.
Ever since Huo Jianjie recovered from his injuries, he has fallen into an unspeakable dilemma. He no longer has any reason to stay in the salt-producing area, and must face a more difficult challenge - going to the sea to search for rare treasures.
Although Manager Chen can firmly control all affairs in the salt area, he is unable to reach the sea team.
Huo Jianjie stood on the beach, looking at the rough sea, his heart full of helplessness and anxiety. He knew very well that he was not a good swimmer and it was even difficult for him to hold his breath for a long time in the water, let alone search for precious marine treasures in the bottomless sea.
As the days passed, Huo Jianjie came up empty-handed every time he went to the beach. He looked at his empty hands, his heart filled with shame.
In this place where people exchange seafood for food, not being able to find these treasures means that the family may go hungry.