Chapter 234 - 234: Attempted Assassination of the Empress Dowager
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Xu Zhiyan shook his head and sighed. He had heard about how stubborn
Consort Dowager Ning was a few days ago, forcing Feng Yili to move out of the Prince Regent’s Residence. Unexpectedly, she would be so humble after learning about Yu Junjin’s identity.
After a moment, Xu Zhiyan slowly said, “The Empress Dowager wants you to apany Junjin into the pce. Apart from wanting to see Junjin, she wants to ask for your opinion regarding Consort Dowager Ning.”
Yu Yunxi felt her head ache when she heard this. Feng Yili was dealing with the Emperor now so she could not wait for Feng Yili to resolve this matter with the Empress Dowager.
Apart from that, she also thought that the Empress Dowager was really cunning. Thetter obviously knew about her good rtionship with Xu Zhiyan so thetter sent Xu Zhiyan here. If she refurbished the invitation, then thetter would be able to make things difficult for Xu Zhiyan.<div>
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After thinking about it for a moment, Yu Yunxi nodded and said, “I’ll make preparations now. Junjin and I will enter the pce in an hour.”
Xu Zhiyan added in a low voice, “The Empress Dowager also wants you to bring Miss Gao along.”
“Why?” Yu Yunxi asked skeptically as her gaze darkened. The imperial pce was a dangerous ce; she naturally did not want to put Gao Shixuan in danger.
Xu Zhiyan reminded in a low voice, “Since we’re going to discuss the matter between you and Consort Dowager Ning, it’s only normal that Miss Gao and her son, who are key yers, to be present.”
Yu Yunxi pondered for a moment before she replied softly, “Then, I’ll ask Shixuan and see if she’s willing to enter the pce.”
When Yu Yunxi and Xu Zhiyan arrived at Gao Shixuan’s courtyard, she smelled a strange medicinal scent. Before she could further think about the smell, Gao Shixuan, who was drying herbs, saw her.
Gao Shixuan ran over and asked with a smile, “Yunxi, why are you here? Do you need my help at the medical hall?”
“No, the medical hall is under Qian Qing’s supervision now. There’s nothing pressing at the moment. What are you doing?” Yu Yunxi asked.
“Second Senior Brother brought Zixiu out for a walk to cheer him up. I was bored so I found some herbs to dry,” Gao Shixuan exined.
Yu Yunxi nodded before she ryed Xu Zhiyan’s words to Gao Shixuan.
Gao Shixuan hesitated for a moment before she nodded. “We’ve indeed caused trouble for everyone regarding Zixiu’s matter. It’s a good idea for me to follow you to the pce so I can exin this matter to the Empress Dowager.”
“Alright. Follow me into the pce then.”
When they walked out, the carriage was already prepared.
Yu Yunxi carried the sleepy little bun into the carriage.
At the same time, Xu Zhiyan warned in a grave tone, “Yunxi, I’ve already ryed the Empress Dowager’s message to you. I still have official matters to attend to so I won’t be able to apany you into the pce. Please be careful.”
The imperial pce was naturally not an ordinary ce. It looked calm on the surface, but in reality, it was surging with waves. Even the kindest person might hide a knife behind their smiles.
It was not appropriate for men to simply enter the harem so Qian Ji and the others did not follow.
Yu Yunxi turned around, nning to ask Qian Jiao to apany her. When she did not see the other party, she only remembered that she had not seen Qian Jiao since this morning. She asked Qian Ji, “Where did Qian Jiao go?”
Qian Ji quickly replied, “Princess Consort, Qian Jiao went to the medical hall to help out.”
“Alright. Then tell Qian Mei toe over,” Yu Yunxi said softly.
“Yes, Your Royal Highness.”
When Qian Mei arrived, Yu Yunxi saw Qian Mei’s pale face and lifeless eyes. She asked worriedly, “Qian Mei, what’s wrong? Do you feel unwell?”
Qian Mei finally reacted when she heard Yu Yunxi’s voice. She hurriedly lowered her head and said, “Princess Consort, I’m fine.”
At this moment, Gao Shixuan said guiltily, “You must be tired. I’m sorry for making you brew medicine for Zixiu these past few days.”
“Miss Gao, you’re being too polite. It’s nothing,” Qian Mei said, shaking her head.
“When we return from the pce, I’ll prescribe you with calming medicine. You’ll be able to rest well after that,” Yu Yunxi said softly.
“Thank you, Princess Consort.”
“Let’s enter the pce first.”
When they arrived at the Empress Dowager’s pce, the pce servant did not lead them to the main hall. Instead, they were led to a side hall.
The old pce servant said respectfully to Yu Yunxi, “The Empress Dowager is still resting. Please wait for a moment, Your Royal Highness.”
“Alright. ”
When the pce servant retreated and only a few of them were left, Yu Yunxi noticed that Qian Mei’s expression was not right. She frowned slightly and said worriedly, “Qian Mei,e here. I’ll check your pulse and see what’s going on.” Gao Shixuan chimed in, “Miss Qian Mei, Yunxi is really worried about you.”
Qian Mei’s heart sank when she heard these words. Then, she quickly shook her head and said, “Princess Consort, don’t worry. I’m fine. I just didn’t have enough rest. Please excuse me. I’ll go out to get some fresh air. Perhaps I’ll feel better after that.”
With that, Qian Mei hurriedly walked out.
Yu Yunxi frowned as she looked at Qian Mei’s back, and she grew even more worried. Her worry only grew when she saw that Qian Mei did not return even after a long time had passed.
Just as Yu Yunxi was about to look for Qian Mei, a pce servant ran in, panicking.
“Princess Consort, Princess Consort, something has happened! Someone tried to assassinate the Empress Dowager! The situation is very bad now,” the pce servant said tremblingly.
‘Assassination?’
Yu Yunxi put the little bun down and said solemnly, ‘Quick, bring me to the Empress Dowager!”
“Are they grounding me? What are they trying to do?” Yu Yunxi asked angrily.
The pce servant took a deep breath before she whispered, “Princess Consort, that’s because… that’s because the assassin is your maidservant, and you..
you’re now a suspect..”</font>