She spoke hoarsely, âYou, come here, I have something to say.â
Li Hongyuan and Jiang Ning went over, and the Emperor reluctantly made way for them.
Before Concubine Jin could speak, she suddenly began to cough.
The palace maid hurriedly handed over a handkerchief.
Blood spilled out from the corner of her lips, wetting the handkerchief.
Faint traces of blood, a shocking sight.
The Emperor anxiously looked at her, gripping Concubine Jinâs hand tightly.
âIâm fine,â Concubine Jin gasped for breath and spoke hoarsely, âLet everyone else leave.â
The Emperor quickly said, âZhuzhu, donât worry about talking now. Let the Imperial Physician treat you first, then speak once youâre better.â
Concubine Jin glanced at the Imperial Physician and asked, âWhy donât you tell the truth, what poison have I been poisoned with?â
The court judge bowed, âAnswering Your Highness, I am not sure yet. We need to find out who poisoned you, and with what poison, so that we can administer the proper treatment.â
âUseless!â The Emperor cursed angrily, âWhat are you still standing there for, Crown Prince? Go and investigate! Princess Consort, Concubine Jin had eaten the food you made. You better investigate yourself as well! If anything happens to Concubine Jin, you will not escape responsibility!â
Jiang Ning sneered in her heart upon hearing this.
It turned out that the Emperor, in the end, only trusted his own son. Although he seemed to dote on his daughter of the bright moon, he ultimately doubted her in his heart.
An emperor is an emperor. No matter how kind and approachable he may be, deep down, he is still suspicious and fickle.
As soon as the Emperorâs words fell, Concubine Jin started to cough violently again, her body bending in pain like a shrimp.
The Emperor was horrified and anxiously yelled, âImperial Physician, Imperial Physician!â
The court judge hurriedly went to check Concubine Jinâs pulse and turned to say, âThereâs no time to find out what kind of poison it is. Letâs make a bowl of Detoxifying Soup for her to drink first. I will immediately perform acupuncture on Concubine Jin.â
He instantly took out silver needles.
However, the highly regarded acupuncture seemed to have little effect on the detoxification.
Concubine Jin continued to cough up blood non-stop.
Her pain was extreme, her hands clutching her stomach, curled up on the bed, her face turning green and purple, moaning in pain.
She completely lost her usual grace, plumpness, and elegance.
The heartbroken Emperor also shed tears and turned to shout at Jiang Ning, âDid you or did you not poison Concubine Jin? Speak up! If you donât tell the truth, I will execute your entire family!â
Jiang Ning was shaken.
Did he still remember that the Jiang family also included his white moonlight, Lin Zizi?
Who said that the Emperorâs true love was Lin Zizi, and Concubine Jin was just a replacement for her?
Looking at it this way, his true love must be Concubine Jin.
Seeing that she didnât utter a word, Li Hongyuan thought she was frightened, and spoke up, âEmperor Father, donât be angry. In my opinion, this matter has nothing to do with the Princess Consort. There were many people around when she was cooking, and Xiaoqian and I also ate the same food as Concubine Mother. Furthermore, I personally brought the food from the kitchen. If anything, I am more suspicious.â
The Emperorâs eyes were practically spitting fire, âCrown Prince, did you do anything?!â
Li Hongyuan frowned, âDespite our poor relationship, Concubine Mother and I are still mother and son. I would never harm her. Emperor Father, your concern is making you irrational. Instead of suspecting me and the Princess Consort, itâs better to investigate the people around Concubine Mother.â âWhat are you waiting for? Go and investigate! Seeing your mother like this and you can still remain so calm, itâs simply inconceivable!â The Emperor was furious.
Concubine Jin continued to moan in pain.
The palace maids brought medicine over, but she waved her hand and knocked it over..