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Chapter 1301 If you want my life, I can give it to you now
"She went to Shuixi Pavilion today to comfort you sincerely, fearing that you would be sad."
"She treated you so kindly, how could you...how could you have the heart to do such a cruel thing to her?!"
"I beg you, please hand over the antidote!"
"As long as you are willing to hand over the antidote to save Yun'er, I will do whatever you want with me, without hesitation!"
Concubine Zhuang's words were heartfelt, full of grief and indignation. She perfectly portrayed the image of a mother who loves her daughter so much that she is willing to sacrifice herself to save her life.
In an instant, all the criticism and suspicion were pinned on Concubine Chun!
Concubine Chun was stunned by Concubine Zhuang's series of accusations!
She widened her charming eyes, her head buzzing, and for a moment she couldn't fully understand the meaning of Concubine Zhuang's words.
What poison? What's the antidote?
Why did she attack the eldest princess?
Concubine Chun subconsciously looked at the bed.
The eldest princess's face was as pale as paper, her lips were cyanotic, and her breathing was so weak that the rise and fall of her chest could hardly be heard. It was obvious that she was severely poisoned.
In a flash, a bone-chilling thought surfaced in Chun Guiren's mind—
Could it be... Could it be that Concubine Zhuang, this hypocritical bitch, found out the truth about her miscarriage and knew that it was all a play she staged to frame Concubine Zhuang?
So now Concubine Zhuang is using the same method, or even a more vicious method, to take revenge on the eldest princess by poisoning her, and wants to put her to death?
No...that's not right!
Another more terrifying speculation then emerged.
Or the Imperial Concubine? !
Could it be that she was killing two birds with one stone, getting rid of the eldest princess and pinning the heinous crime of murdering the royal heir on herself, while also severely damaging Concubine Zhuang?
After all, the incident happened after the eldest princess came back from Shuixi Pavilion, so she cannot be free from responsibility!
These two thoughts intertwined and collided in Chun Guiren's mind, making her break out in a cold sweat in an instant.
Concubine Chun's doubtful eyes quickly swept between the grief-stricken Concubine Zhuang and the emotionless Shen Zhinian, and finally fell on Nangong Xuanyu's face with cold scrutiny.
Fear and anger at being framed made Concubine Chun's body tremble slightly.
"No! Not a concubine!"
Concubine Chun quickly defended herself, "Your Majesty, please understand! I did not poison the princess. I don't even know what poison or antidote is!"
"The eldest princess visited me at Shuixi Pavilion today. I am so grateful to her, how could I harm her?"
"This must be a frame-up! Someone is trying to frame me!"
She looked at Nangong Xuanyu anxiously, trying to find a trace of trust in his eyes, but she only saw a bottomless cold pool.
Upon hearing this, Concubine Zhuang cried even more bitterly and desperately: "Framed?"
"Noble Lady Chun, the imperial physician has confirmed that Yun'er was poisoned by the Western Regions' rare poison, 'Jiuluo Powder'! Besides you, who else in the palace could possess such a poison?"
"Yun'er has become like this since she came back from your place. Do you still want to quibble?!"
"I beg you, for the sake of Yun'er's sincerity towards you, please hand over the antidote!"
"If you want my life, I can give it to you right now!"
The three words "Jiuluosan" hit Concubine Chun hard in her heart!
She felt she had no words to defend herself. She opened her mouth, but found that all her excuses seemed so pale and powerless...
Nangong Xuanyu had completely lost his patience. Without even lingering on Concubine Chun for a second, he directly ordered, "Li Changde!"
"The slave is here!"
"Bring your men to thoroughly search Shuixi Pavilion for me. Don't leave a single inch of it untouched!"
The emperor's command was devoid of emotion, only cold and murderous: "Especially the items from the Western Regions, turn them all upside down!"
"Yes!"
Li Changde did not hesitate and immediately led his men out of Changchun Palace and headed straight for Shuixi Pavilion.
Concubine Chun watched Li Changde leave, and all the strength in her body seemed to be drained away in an instant.
Her legs went weak and she fell straight onto the cold, hard gold brick floor.
The gorgeous skirt spread out like a suddenly withered exotic flower.
Concubine Chun's face was ashen and her lips were trembling uncontrollably.
it's over...
She knew that thing...could no longer be hidden.
In this cannibalistic palace, she was an orphan from a foreign land, without any roots or foundation. If she wanted to survive, she naturally had to resort to some extraordinary means.
Jiu Luo San was indeed one of the life-saving items she brought from the Western Regions. Its color and smell were extremely light, and it was almost undetectable when mixed among the spices. It was her last trump card.
Concubine Chun believed that she had kept it extremely secret and no one else knew about it except herself.
There was no way the princess could have come into contact with it, so how could she have been poisoned?!
In a flash, a flash of inspiration came to Concubine Chun's mind -
Yes!
Which woman in the deep palace doesn't have a sharp mind?
How could her Shuixi Pavilion be truly solid? Someone must have already set up snags for it!
Is it Consort Zhuang? Imperial Consort?
Even other forces she didn't know about...
That nail must have secretly found out where she hid the poison, and might even have replaced it with something else.
Today, taking advantage of the Grand Princess's visit, someone poisoned her using some unknown method. Perhaps it was the tea, a pastry, or even just a stain on a handkerchief...
Then, they could take advantage of the eldest princess's poisoning to pin this heinous crime on her!
Concubine Zhuang assisted in the management of the six palaces and had many spies in the palace.
The Imperial Noble Consort now holds the Phoenix Seal and has even greater power.
No matter which of them wanted to make trouble in Shuixi Pavilion, it would not be difficult at all.
Thinking of this, Concubine Chun felt even colder in her heart.
But at this moment, she no longer had time to think about who set up this fatal trap.
Li Changde's men had probably already turned Shuixi Pavilion upside down by now. That packet of Jiuluo Powder... would soon be presented before the Emperor, serving as irrefutable evidence to nail her down!
To murder the heir to the throne, and the eldest princess whom His Majesty holds in high regard...
She has only one end -
Death without a whole body!
A huge fear filled Chun Guiren's heart.
beg for mercy?
excuse?
No.
These are useless in the face of irrefutable evidence, she will only die faster!
How to do?
What should I do?!
Concubine Chun's brain was working frantically at an unprecedented speed.
Her nails dug deep into her palms, and the sharp pain gradually calmed Chun Guiren down.
She can't die!
She hasn't helped the prince yet, hasn't seen him accomplish his great cause, she absolutely cannot die here in obscurity!
There must be a way... There must be a way...
Concubine Chun's eyes quickly swept over the eldest princess with a purple face lying on the bed, then looked at the weeping Concubine Zhuang and the expressionless Shen Zhinian.
Finally, it fell on Nangong Xuanyu's eyes that were filled with cold murderous intent.
An extremely bold, even crazy idea suddenly flashed through Concubine Chun's mind!