CH 88.2

Since the prescription was brought back by An Yi, he decided to consult An Yi.

It couldn’t be a false prescription since the only reason why they could obtain it was because Jin Wang had blackmail on the other party. The other party would never risk a heavy loss to keep a prescription, despite knowing that the prescription could save Jin Wang’s life.

This was an equivalent exchange. An Yi also listened to Jin Wang’s order and refused to hand over the blackmail unless the antidote was successful.

The other party agreed to this.

So it was unlikely for this prescription to be false.

If the prescription was correct and the ingredients were right, then what went wrong?

“You should rest for a bit. With your current age, you mustn’t work like this for a long period of time. Lady Su has already relieved His Highness, so he can still survive for some time,” persuaded Fucheng from the side.

But Doctor Liu didn’t listen at all, only holding the prescription in his hands and staring at it like a demon.

Xiao Shunzi announced Mammy Mu’s arrival. As soon as his voice fell, Mammy Mu hurried in. “What’s wrong with His Highness? I heard that it’s not going well.”

Mammy Mu lived in a remote location so information was rarely received in a timely manner. Plus, Zhaohui Hall also didn’t want her to know about it, to avoid worrying her. The only reason why she even knew about it was because she heard about Yaoniang going out despite the snow. Then she ordered people to find out why.

Doctor Liu described the general situation with a doubtful expression. Fucheng added a few words here and there to let Mammy Mu understand the ins and outs of everything.

After listening, she fell into deep thought.

After a long time, she asked, “Is it possible that there was a problem with the blood?”

Upon hearing this, Fucheng and Doctor Liu looked at each other, then they both looked at her.

Mammy Mu, supported by Yu Yan, approached the armchair nearby and sat down. A servant offered her some tea and Yu Yan accepted it, wanting her to drink it so she could warm herself up, but Mammy Mu waved her away.

“This old woman believes in Doctor Liu’s medical skills. Since the prescription is correct and there’s no problem with the finished product, could it be that there’s something wrong with the blood?” After a pause, Mammy Mu said again, “You can laugh, but this old woman has always looked down on that woman surnamed Hu. After all, how many women who come from that place are clean?”

Fucheng had the most right to answer this since he served by Jin Wang’s side.

“This matter was done by An Yi back then. According to him, Side Consort Hu was still a virgin when she slept with His Highness.”

Mammy Mu sneered. “If she said she’s a virgin then she’s a virgin? From what this old woman heard before, the situation of His Highness at the time was not good and he wasn’t even clear-minded. There have been many women in the palace whose bodies have long been sullied but they still want to fool their way through. There are also some high-ranking families, whose daughters are immoral and have private affairs, then muddle their way through the wedding night. “

If Mammy Mu was right, then this matter suddenly became more complicated.

Fucheng’s face was full of surprise and uncertainty, and even Doctor Liu’s expression was very solemn. Since they didn’t know all the details of that night, they might as well call An Yi over to ask what happened.

Soon An Yi was invited over.

Fucheng relayed the words of Mammy Mu. An Yi said solemnly, “I took His Highness and left in a hurry that day. His Highness was in critical condition, and the person who was chasing after us was like a leech that couldn’t be shaken off. I took His Highness into the city and found a brothel called Yihong Courtyard. After I settled him in, I told the madam to send a clean woman into the room, then hurriedly left. After I led the killer away, then returned to that place, His Highness was safe and sound. The woman on the bed was Side Consort Hu and there were indeed traces of love and blood on the bed.”

Upon hearing this, Mammy Mu and the others fell into deep thought.

After thinking for a while, An Yi continued, “But afterwards, when I went to find the madam and asked her to temporarily arrange Side Consort Hu not to receive any guests, the madam seemed to be very anxious. She seemed to have said something about getting the wrong person. Only after I gave her a lot of silver, did she not say anything.”

“Could it be that the person who spent the night with His Highness wasn’t Side Consort Hu? Something went wrong, then Side Consort Hu replaced the original woman?” Once the seeds of suspicion were planted, people couldn’t help thinking more about it.

Fucheng said, “Side Consort Hu got pregnant with the little princess from that night. Back then, I asked Doctor Liu to calculate the date and the timing matched.”

“This…” 

Everyone looked at each other. After all, this wasn’t a simple matter that could be easily questioned. Because once questioned, they would be doubting the legitimacy of the little princess.

The room was so silent that even a pin drop could be heard.

Suddenly, Mammy Mu said, “Eunuch Fu, I heard something a while ago, that Lady Su had never married. She was disgraced then gave birth to the child. Later, to support her family, she lied that her husband was dead and came to the manor to work as a wet nurse.” 

Fucheng was taken aback. Was it because Mammy Mu looked down on Side Consort Hu so she also looked down on Lady Su? Or did she start questioning Side Consort Hu because of Lady Su?

Although his mind was a mess at the moment, he still subconsciously justified, “Mammy, I don’t have much to say about this matter. His Highness is aware of it and also threatened to kill those who discuss this. Of course…” He laughed dryly, “This wouldn’t apply to you. You are also aware of His Highness’s temper, once he gets serious about something, he will be more serious than anyone else. And because of this matter, Lady Su and he were unhappy for a long while. It wasn’t easy for the two of them… Plus, there’s also a little young master on the way…” 

His words meant that Mammy Mu should not chase after this matter. There was already a little young master on the way. It wasn’t like they could throw away the child because the mother wasn’t clean.

Mammy Mu laughed and said, “Where did you get those ideas from? I heard the servants say that Lady Su seems to be a native of Linyun County. Side Consort Hu is also from Linyun County, so I couldn’t help thinking more. I’ve also seen Lady Su’s child a few times, and I always had the feeling that he was very similar to His Highness when he was still a child…”

Her words sparked more thinking.

It was quite the coincidence. Back then, Fucheng had thought that the trip to Linyun County was a mere coincidence and didn’t overthink it.

At this moment, An Yi, who had remained silent, suddenly spoke up. “The first time I saw Lady Su was the day of His Highness’s incident.”