Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
The Emperorâs complexion deepened into a shade of crimson, his accusatory gaze locked on Imperial Physician Yang. He seethed, âIt was you who assured me back then that it wasnât a significant concern, that it could be remedied with medication! â
Imperial Physician Yang, trembling with fear under the Emperorâs wrath, attempted to clarify his stance. âAt that time, Your Majesty, the condition wasnât particularly severe. Just yesterday, I examined your pulse, and it didnât appear dire. Iâm baffled by the sudden seriousness of it.â
Qin Zhenzhen interjected, âIf youâd like, I can explain the reason, Your Majesty.â
The Emperor, his expression dark and brooding, reluctantly granted permission. âSpeak!â
Qin Zhenzhen extended a pointed finger toward Beauty Jiang and implicated,
âThe credit for this situation lies with her!â
Beauty Jiang paled noticeably, though she made a concerted effort to maintain composure. âYour Majestyâ¦â
The Empress Dowager intervened firmly, commanding, âSilence!â
Under the Empress Dowagerâs authority, Beauty Jiang dared not utter another word.
âYour Majesty, why donât you recount to Imperial Physician Yang and the others what dishes Beauty Jiang served you this afternoon? What fruits did you consume?â The eunuch standing beside the Emperor hastily listed the foods that had graced the Emperorâs table at Beauty Jiangâs residence.
As the imperial physicians comprehended that the Emperorâs yang energy hypertension had worsened due to consuming incompatible foods simultaneously, a collective realization washed over them. It was now evident that the Emperorâs condition had escalated because of dietary choices!
Upon learning this explanation, the Emperor directed a furious glare at Beauty Jiang.
Overwhelmed with fear, Beauty Jiang knelt on the floor, her entire frame trembling. âYour Majesty, please, allow me to explain⦠It was an inadvertent oversight..
Qin Zhenzhenâs tone bore a hint of mockery as she remarked, âItâs rather amusing to attribute this to an unintentional mistake when a member of the Jiang family, known for their culinary and medical expertise, is involved!â
Beauty Jiang made a desperate attempt to slap her own face once more, her voice choked with sobs. âYour Majesty, I admit my wrongdoing. I should never have resorted to such methods to gain your favor. But itâs only because of my deep love for you..
Qin Zhenzhen, unwilling to indulge further theatrics, cut Beauty Jiang off.
âNo need for any more pretense! The imperial physicians at the Imperial Hospital are not fools! Your motives are crystal clear, and the consequences are apparent to all.â
âYour actions were never driven by love for the Emperor but rather by a sinister intent to harm him!â
Qin Zhenzhen turned to Imperial Physician Yang, seeking his affirmation. âIsnât that right, Imperial Physician Yang?â
The Empress Dowager fixed a stern gaze on Imperial Physician Yang, urging him to speak the truth.
Imperial Physician Yang concurred, stating, âIf the Emperor continues to consume conflicting foods and engages in sexual activity due to heightened excitement, toxins will accumulate in his body. Over time, he will indeed fall seriously ill, and there will be no remedy.â
The Emperor felt a shiver run down his spine upon hearing this dire prognosis.
âBut, if the issue is addressed promptly, and if it hasnât persisted for too long, there is hope for a complete recovery,â Imperial Physician Yang added, offering a glimmer of relief.
The Emperor, aware of his routine visits to Beauty Jiangâs chambers for meals and daytime trysts, hoped fervently that his condition could be reversed within a month.
Imperial Physician Yang continued his explanation, shedding light on the complexities of diagnosing symptoms caused by conflicting foods.
âThe difficulty in identifying such symptoms, resulting from the ingestion of incompatible foods, is why I initially dismissed any concerns.â
He proposed a solution, âI suggest that Your Majesty thoroughly examine all the dishes youâve consumed at Beauty Jiangâs residence to determine if thereâs a pattern or if itâs mere coincidence.â
Prompted by the Emperorâs concern, the eunuch in attendance swiftly retrieved a small notebook, ready to assist in recording the details.
âYour Majesty, these are the dishes regularly served at Beauty Jiangâs residence,â the eunuch confirmed, presenting the small book.
The Empress Dowager promptly instructed, âPass the notebook to Imperial
Physician Yang.â
As Imperial Physician Yang and the other physicians prepared to examine the contents of the notebook, Beauty Jiang, overwhelmed by the revelation, crumpled to the ground.
Her actions had been laid bare for all to see, and the grim consequences awaiting her were unmistakable â a fate sealed by her own deceit..