I insist

Chapter 431: Observing the Situation

Granny Hong sneered, "Aren't you taking yourself too seriously? There are many talented people in the palace, isn't there anyone who can replace you?"

"Of course, no one can replace me."

Song Miqiu was naturally confident about this, after all, the medicine she gave the emperor was obtained from the system, and it wasn't something that could be made casually.

Granny Hong glared fiercely at Song Miqiu.

The Empress Dowager has already given the order to execute her, so no matter how eloquently she speaks, she will still take action.

After figuring it out, Granny Hong slowly approached Song Miqiu, insisting on killing her no matter what.

Song Miqiu showed no fear in her eyes; instead, she looked at her calmly.

"If the Emperor finds out that the Empress Dowager killed me, their already strained relationship will only worsen. Granny Hong, are you sure you want to take this risk?"

As expected, these words made Granny Hong somewhat hesitant.

If the Emperor's relationship with the Empress Dowager really sours because of this, I will be the first to suffer, and I might even lose my life because of it.

Although she understood, she was still unwilling to walk away in front of Song Miqiu.

"You'll pay the price for being sharp-tongued."

After saying this, Granny Hong left the prison.

Upon seeing her, Song Miqiu finally exhausted all his strength, his face pale, and he leaned weakly against the wall.

As soon as Granny Hong stepped out of the prison, she addressed the constables, "You must treat the one inside well; she's the one who poisoned the Emperor."

Although the Emperor spared her life, she cannot escape punishment, understand?

The bailiffs naturally understood what Granny Hong meant, and quickly agreed, respectfully escorting Granny Hong out of the prison.

They had seen what Song Miqiu looked like just now, so naturally they couldn't torture her anymore, lest they actually beat her to death and then they would also be punished.

Granny Hong returned to the Empress Dowager's palace.

The Empress Dowager lay half-reclined on the bed, her eyes slightly narrowed, and asked in a calm tone, "Is Song Miqiu dead?"

"Your Majesty, I have acted improperly. Please punish me."

Granny Hong knelt on the ground, her head bowed.

The Empress Dowager opened her eyes and looked at Granny Hong: "You can't even handle such a small matter?"

"Please forgive me, Your Majesty. It is what she said that made me hesitant."

What did she say?

The Empress Dowager was aware of Granny Hong's abilities, and she was eager to know what she had said that made her hesitant.

Granny Hong relayed everything Song Miqiu had said to the Empress Dowager.

"Empress Dowager, since the Emperor hasn't executed her, it means she still has some use to him. However, she can't explain why she poisoned the Emperor."

"You're going to die sooner or later anyway, so there's no need for you to offend the Emperor over such a petty person."

Granny Hong knelt on the ground and spoke, word by word.

The Empress Dowager glanced at Granny Hong and casually raised her hand: "Alright, get up. We can't deal with her in the short term, but she won't live long either."

Granny Hong sighed, feeling that this matter was over.

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, although the Emperor has not ordered her execution, she will certainly not have a good time in prison."

"I understand. Although you handled this matter to my satisfaction, it was still quite good. You can go now."

The Empress Dowager closed her eyes again and said nothing more.

The prison was quiet in the middle of the night, but unexpectedly, a eunuch came here at this time.

The yamen runners, who had been dozing off, quickly got up when they saw the eunuch arrive.

They fawned over the eunuchs, saying flattering things.

The eunuch's face remained expressionless as he simply said, "Alright, I've come to see Song Miqiu. Take me there. You haven't done anything to her, have you?"

"Don't worry, Father-in-law, we wouldn't dare do anything to her. It'll just be a little hardship for her; it won't kill her."

The bailiffs led the eunuch toward Song Miqiu's prison.

After the eunuch was taken to the prison, he looked at Song Miqiu.

Upon hearing the sound, Song Miqiu turned around and saw a yamen runner leading a eunuch. A slight smile appeared on his lips, and he looked away.

The eunuch looked extremely displeased upon seeing her like this, but he still held back his anger.

"Alright, I'll just say a few words to her. You can leave now."

The bailiffs quickly opened the prison door and then left.

Seeing that the yamen runners had all left, the eunuch hurriedly went in to check on Song Miqiu, his eyes filled with worry.

"Next time you come to see me, don't pretend to be a eunuch. You don't want to at all, and only blind people can't tell."

Song Miqiu's words left the eunuch quite frustrated; he hadn't expected to be recognized so easily.

This eunuch was Yu Huailin in disguise, because he was really worried that she would be in danger.

"No one else noticed it before, how come you were the only one who did? Your eyesight is really sharp."

Yu Huailin saw that she was alright and asked with a smile.

Song Miqiu shook his head: "It's not that I have good eyesight, it's just that your overall demeanor is off."

"Hold on a little longer, I'll get you out of here as soon as possible. I'm sorry to trouble you."

Yu Huailin looked at Song Miqiu, who was covered in injuries, and spoke.

Song Miqiu said nonchalantly, "It's nothing. I want to see what happens next."

Yu Huailin had always known she was intelligent, so he asked, "What are you planning to do? Do you need my cooperation?"

Song Miqiu said smugly, "Don't worry, the Emperor can't do without me now. Don't make any rash moves. I'll be released soon."

"I can't live without you? What does that mean?"

Yu Huailin frowned slightly.

Only she and Ming Taicheng knew about the Emperor's health; it was her lifeline.

Song Miqiu told Yu Huailin about the Emperor's health, hoping to put his mind at ease, but unexpectedly, Yu Huailin got angry.

"You're taking too much of a risk. Are you really that confident? Liuli recommended a renowned physician to the Emperor, clearly to replace you."

We don't know anything about that person's abilities, but we know they must be extraordinary.

Yu Huailin looked at Song Miqiu and told her what had happened outside, so that she could be mentally prepared.

However, after listening to Yu Huailin's words, Song Miqiu remained indifferent and very confident.

"Don't worry, that person won't be able to make the medicine I make. Even if they do make something similar, it won't be as effective as mine."

Seeing Song Miqiu's confident demeanor, Yu Huailin was momentarily speechless.

He was angry at her audacity but helpless: "Fine, since you're so confident, I won't take any action for now. You must protect yourself."

And let me make this clear upfront: if things get out of control, even if you don't want me to intervene, I will still do so.

"Don't worry, I know. You should leave as soon as possible; you can't stay here for too long."