Chapter 206: with translation of chapter title

The senior imperial physician hurriedly took the items over and, together with two other imperial physicians, examined them.

They sniffed it again and again, then spread the items out and carefully observed and analyzed them.

Finally the senior imperial physician drew a conclusion: 'This sachet contains Thunder God Vine and Horse Money Seed; these two herbs have analgesic uses, but they must be used with great caution, for they are highly toxic—if the dosage is wrong, it can easily cost a life.'

Looking at the sachet before him, the senior imperial physician drew a deep breath and quickly added: 'If worn against the body for a long time, it will surely affect one's lifespan!'

Prince Qi had just learned that he could not father children, and his heart had been heavy ever since.

But a part of his mind still lingered, unwilling to give up, wanting to know what would happen next.

Now, that anxious heart can finally be put to rest.

Prince Qi could not bear such stimulation; his eyes rolled back and he fainted.

You must know, this sachet—he had been wearing it close to his person ever since Che Maid entered the residence not long ago!

So, he has been wearing it for nearly three months!

Although the time is not long, who knows whether it will affect his lifespan!

Moreover, because the scent faded, Che Maid even replaced it twice!

A super-high concentration of fresh poison was right there, worn on his person.

Prince Qi could not bear such stimulation, fainted, and Princess Consort of Qi was startled, hastily calling for an imperial physician to attend.

The Empress Dowager also caught her breath, feeling utterly unwell.

She already suffered from asthma, and just looking at the scene threatened to trigger an attack, so the imperial physician also had to attend to her.

The Emperor had accompanied Prince Qi here, originally thinking it was just a mother-and-son trio having a lunch to enjoy a rare moment of relaxation.

But the situation suddenly turned terrifying.

Someone actually dared to plot harm against his younger brother!

This made the Emperor's face turn cold in an instant.

He had wanted to summon people into the palace to investigate, but he also feared that Prince Qi cared about his reputation—if outsiders learned of this, it would only make him feel worse.

The Emperor hesitated a moment, then decided to wait until his younger brother woke up and ask his opinion.

Besides, the Empress Dowager's opinion is also important.

Inside the palace, because of Prince Qi's fainting and the Empress Dowager's illness, everything fell into chaos.

At the Qi Wang Fu right now, Che Maid was holding Che Lingzhi and crying as if the heavens had collapsed.

Ren Ce Fei looked at Sui Sui, who remained unconscious and had also developed a fever, making her already anxious.

Hearing those two cry made her even more vexed.

Finally she rose to her feet, gesturing to Aunt Xiang and Aunt Sun: 'The conditions here are still lacking; just take Sui Sui to my room, where it's warmer.'

This place is merely a temporary herb room, so the conditions are naturally not very good.

Sui Sui fell into the water, and now she has a fever, needing better and more convenient care.

Ren Ce Fei felt that her place was still suitable.

If the Princess Consort were in the residence, these matters would naturally not require her attention.

But right now, the person is not in the residence.

Thinking of this, Ren Ce Fei glanced at Che Maid and her niece with impatience, then quickly signaled for someone to take Sui Sui away.

As soon as she saw Ren Ce Fei trying to take Sui Sui away, Che Maid objected.

She put down Che Lingzhi, lunged forward, and grabbed Ren Ce Fei's arm: 'No, that little wretch cannot leave—she harmed Lingzhi into this state; if she goes, what will we do?'

'Such a vicious little wretch who endangers lives ought to be beaten to death on the spot—how could we let her run away?'

'And still give her medical treatment? What face does she have to ask for that?'

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Ren Ce Fei originally did not favor this aunt and niece; earlier, their constant crying had already annoyed her.

Now, having her arm seized, Ren Ce Fei first shook it off, then darkened her face: 'If you don't want to be hung up and displayed at the gate for public gawking, you had better honestly hold your niece and stay quietly in the residence until the Princess Consort returns.'

Ren Ce Fei's aura remained fierce, her brows furrowed, and when she looked at people she bore a stern, somewhat vicious expression.

Che Maid was forced back several steps by such aura and gaze.

She wanted to say more, but feared that Ren Ce Fei would really hang her up at the gate for public display.

If that happened, how could she ever live in the Wangfu afterward?

Che Maid had known since entering the residence that Ren Ce Fei was not someone to be provoked lightly.

It is said that when she is furious, she even dares to strike the Prince—let alone a lowly concubine like herself.

Che Maid felt wronged, thinking: 'Why hasn't the Prince returned yet?'

Wu wu, this concubine feels so wronged she could die!

Che Lingzhi was also frightened by Ren Ce Fei's words.

Originally she had a few petty thoughts, wanting to say something, but when Ren Ce Fei suddenly turned her head toward her, Che Lingzhi instinctively shrank back and buried her head in her knees.

Ren Ce Fei ignored her little gesture, merely giving a cold laugh and saying: 'Che Shi, I recall you once boasted that your ancestral home is Jiangnan; because of that, the ladies in the residence are all excellent swimmers—who are you showing off for now?'

Ren Ce Fei originally couldn't be bothered to waste more words on them, but now she also found it aggravating and directly struck at their heart.

After saying that, she paid no heed to how Che Maid trembled or how Che Lingzhi's face turned deathly pale; Ren Ce Fei signaled Aunt Xiang to carry Sui Sui ahead, she followed behind, and she also summoned Liu Dafu, and together they left this place heading for the eastern courtyard.

After Ren Ce Fei and her entourage had walked far away, Che Maid's body went limp and she collapsed to the ground, falling into panic and bewilderment.

She was not unaware of Lingzhi's little schemes; Che Maid was merely going along with them, hoping to gain some favors.

After all, being allowed to keep Lingzhi in the Wangfu had brought prosperity to her natal family through her influence, and they would likely protect her even more in the future.

Moreover, her position in the Wangfu also amounted to having a companion.

Che Maid never imagined that today's little scheme would be exposed outright because of her past boasting.

Che Maid told herself not to panic, the Prince hasn't returned yet, so don't be afraid.

When the Prince returns, she'll cry a couple of times, act coquettish, then bring up the matter of a child whose existence is still unknown; she thinks it shouldn't be a big problem.

But she's just a wild girl brought back from outside; how could she possibly compare to Wangfu's own child?

Thinking of this, Car Maid rubbed her belly and thought: You must certainly make me proud!

Che Lingzhi, on the other hand, was so frightened that she didn't dare make a sound.

After reacting, she cursed in her heart: Aunt is stupid, fate is unfair.

What gives?

That country bumpkin of a girl can be valued by Uncle, while she, a young lady raised in Jing Cheng, can't even get Uncle's favor?

Che Lingzhi's jealousy made her little white teeth almost shatter.

Her mind raced, thinking: No, she must quickly think of a way to break the deadlock; she can't afford to fail here.

Originally she couldn't compare to Sui Sui's standing with Uncle; if today she loses this round again, she might really never be able to enter Wangfu!

The second watch is at 19:00.