Chapter 168: Yung Dai Fainted

Chapter 168

"This is the new tea I got. Please try it, Noble Concubine."

Rong Dai took a sip of the tea and looked at Noble Concubine Chun. Although her expression was calm, her eyes were not. She concealed her subtle emotions very well, easily leading people on.

"Many thanks, Imperial Concubine."

Noble Concubine Chun thanked her and took a sip of the tea.

Rong Dai watched her the entire time. Seeing her reaction to such a precious tribute tea was so bland, Rong Dai's eyes suddenly turned sinister.

"Recently I've obtained some information. I wonder if Noble Concubine can clarify it for me?"

When Noble Concubine finished drinking the tea, put down the teacup and wiped the corners of her mouth with a handkerchief, Rong Dai revealed a meaningful smile. With a look, she signaled a palace maid to hand over an investigated document.

Seeing the document, Noble Concubine was startled. A hint of coldness flashed through her beautiful eyes, but it disappeared very quickly.

"Take a look, Noble Concubine?" The Empress said lightly with a smile.

"Empress, this concubine is illiterate and afraid I can't clarify it for you."

Noble Concubine declined.

"Oh?" Rong Dai drew out her voice. Her gaze never left Noble Concubine. Restraint and hatred intertwined in her eyes.

"You are very bold! As the daughter of a traitorous official, you actually deceived His Majesty and took the place of a maiden to enter the palace as a consort! Corrupting the inner palace like this, what more can you say, Noble Concubine?"

Rong Dai's eyes suddenly became extremely sharp. Her voice rose in volume, full of majesty and anger. The dignity of an empress was fully revealed.

Many people were startled by Rong Dai's sudden outburst.

Qiao Wanzhou's heart also skipped a beat. She quickly knelt down with an anxious and uneasy expression, "May the Empress see clearly. How would this concubine dare to do such unfilial acts?"

"You don't dare? According to what I know, Prime Minister Yuan's family was executed for treason. Three months before the Yuan family was raided, they had just had a daughter named Yuan Chun."

"I had people investigate this personally. Are you suggesting they deliberately fabricated this to deceive me? Who exactly arranged for you to enter the palace? And why?"

"If you do not confess the truth, don't blame me for interrogating you."

Scenes from her past life flashed chaotically in her mind, like floodwaters after a dam burst. It felt as if a huge hand was kneading her brain.

"Give her some space, let Rong Dai rest a bit. Her emotional release just now caused a little hypoxia."

Qiao Wanzhou noticed something was off with her. As a professional actress, she understood very well that sometimes actors have difficulty separating from their roles.

She was awed by Rong Dai's wonderful performance just now, but she also knew Rong Dai would be very uncomfortable after such intense acting.

Everyone on set understood this and dispersed accordingly.

"Thank you, I'll be fine after a short rest."

Rong Dai gave a faint smile, but her hands and feet were frighteningly icy cold. Her complexion was also very pale.

Qiao Wanzhou frowned. She reached out and felt Rong Dai's forehead but didn't notice anything abnormal. She supported Rong Dai to the side to sit down.

Huo Mei Shu came over holding a thermos, looking at her brightly, "Sister-in-law, you were so amazing! Just now my heart nearly stopped from fright. This is simmered silver fungus and bird's nest. Drink some to moisten your throat."

Rong Dai didn't decline. She nodded, but her hands shook slightly holding the thermos. Beads of sweat had also appeared on her forehead.

"Sister-in-law, are you alright?"

Seeing her like this, Huo Mei Shu was badly frightened.

"Go get a thermometer and some mentholatum," Qiao Wanzhou instructed Huo Mei Shu while supporting Rong Dai.

Huo Mei Shu nodded and immediately turned to fetch the items.

"Rong Dai, Rong Dai! Wake up!"

Huo Mei Shu had just taken two steps when Rong Dai fainted. The thermos fell from her hand and crashed loudly on the ground. Qiao Wanzhou was also badly startled.

Lu Ye and Huo Shaojie looked over. Seeing Rong Dai collapsed on the ground, the two were scared out of their wits and ran over.

"Sister-in-law, don't frighten me!"

Seeing Rong Dai's face deathly pale in her ancient costume, looking somewhat like a zombie from a movie, Huo Mei Shu cried out in alarm.