Although the relationship between the Queen and Imperial Consort Yun looked like a calm lake surface, it was actually turbulent. For so many years, the empress had sat the empress's seat steadily, but she still had to worry about Yun Gui, who was more favored by her. And since Imperial Consort Yun entered the palace, she was suppressed by the Empress at every turn. And the most important contradiction between the two was the struggle for the throne in the future.
At present, the battle for the Eastern Palace position revolved around the Empress's Fifth Prince, the Eighth Prince s that came from the Imperial Consort Yun, and the Seventh Prince, who was outstandingly talented and did not have anyone to rely on.
Although the Seventh Prince was talented and had a knack for governing kingdoms, her matriarch was born in a lowly and lowly place and he himself disdained to form alliances. Many important officials in the imperial court did not follow him.
The Eighth Prince that came from Imperial Consort Yun was ambitious, but other than her beloved Imperial Consort Yun and the crumbling power of her parents, he had nothing to do. Her strength was far inferior to the Seventh Prince's.
As for the Fifth Prince, he had the power and influence, as well as the support of the Murong family. Naturally, he became the person with the greatest chance of winning the throne.
Imperial Consort Yun disdained the Seventh Prince. What kind of atmosphere could a prince who did not even have a follower become? Thus, the Fifth Prince undoubtedly became the target of Imperial Consort Yun's most worry.
When the Empress thought about how she had nearly been harmed by Duan Liusu today, she thought about the reason why she came to Imperial Consort Yun. Whether it was the fact that Duan Liusu drugged the empress to frame Duan Yunfei, or the fact that the Imperial Consort Yun instructed Duan Yunfei to harm the empress in the pepper house, or the fact that the Imperial Consort Yun simply drugged the empress to make her miserable, the empress could not allow any of these possibilities.
Duan Liusu simply did not have the guts to turn around. After all, she was in the wrong for what happened today, and if she was not so bold as to use the life of the empress to frame Duan Yunfei, things would not have progressed to such a stage.
"Imperial Physician Gu, you can leave first," Duan Yingluo sensed that something was wrong with the empress, so he ordered the imperial physician to withdraw. "If there's anything else Princess Eleven and Thirteenth Princess need, I'll call you over. Also, don't report this to royal father.
However, wasn't Duan Yunfei always filial to Yuwen Di, she must also not be willing to let him worry. Therefore, Duan Yingluo turned towards Duan Yunfei and asked, "Thirteenth Sister, what do you think?"
Before Duan Yingluo came, Duan Yunfei had already told him about this matter. Duan Yunfei guessed that Duan Yingluo was afraid that people would talk nonsense, that's why she asked for her opinion. However, Duan Yunfei's goal had already been achieved, so naturally she did not want the matter to become bigger. At that time, Yuwen Di would instead feel like fighting amongst his children, because if he did that, Duan Yunfei would feel that she was very unfilial.
"Sixth Sister is right, I've already told esteemed empress about this before." Imperial Physician Gu, I feel better now. Imperial Physician Gu, please go back first. When I return to the Red Luan Palace, I will invite you to come visit me again. "
Since Duan Yunfei had already said so, Imperial Physician Gu did not have any reason to continue staying, it was just that whether or not he should report this matter to Yuwen Di or not still needed to be considered.
"Esteemed empress, the truth today is Yun Fei apologizes. Yun Fei didn't know why there was so much laxative on this wine. If Yun Fei knew about this, he definitely wouldn't have given it to the empress. Esteemed Empress, you don't even know how much Yun Fei valued this jug of wine, and you even thought that you've never tasted it before and brought it here specifically for the Empress. Who knew that … "What a pity …" At this time, Duan Yunfei still did not forget to pretend to be innocent. The more innocent Duan Yunfei was, the more the empress suspected him, and the more she hated him.
"What is Yunfei saying? I don't have anything to do, I've only troubled you and Liusu. I will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly and return you justice. As for this wine, I know that you must like it a lot. My cousin will be going to Jiangnan in a few days, and I'll bring him back with a pot for you.
Although the shopkeeper's green plum wine s were irreplaceable, but since the empress wanted to give it to him, Duan Yunfei obviously wouldn't refuse it. Duan Yunfei was secretly delighted, not only did she make Duan Liusu happy, she had even gotten herself a pot of wine.
"Yun Fei thanks the empress. Empress, Yun Fei feels much better now. After taking Imperial Physician Gu's medicine, he doesn't feel any more pain.
The Queen was really looking forward to see Duan Yunfei leave so she could interrogate Duan Liusu. Now that Duan Yunfei had suggested leaving, she felt that she should follow her. However, the Queen still had to pretend to be worried, hoping that Duan Yunfei would leave later.
"Yun Fei, why don't you rest a bit longer? I am truly worried."
"Esteemed Empress need not worry. Yun Fei has practiced martial arts since he was young, and his body is better than a normal woman's. He's indeed much better now, so he shouldn't bother Empress any longer." "On the other hand, Sister Eleven has always been weak and can't take it anymore." Duan Yunfei pulled Duan Liusu a little, the purpose of this action was to let Duan Liusu be unable to find an excuse to leave early.
Besides his hatred for Duan Yunfei, there was also fear in Duan Liusu's heart.
The empress was the empress dowager's master, and Duan Liusu was the one to point out the situation today. If the empress found out, even the Imperial Consort Yun would not be able to save her. Although Duan Yingluo was also in the pepper house now, she had almost caused the empress's death today, so how could Duan Yingluo help him and plead on behalf of the empress?
"What are you saying, Liusu? I'm not that weak. Although I'm not as good as Yun Fei, I feel much better after drinking the medicine." Duan Liusu endured her disgust towards Duan Yunfei, and disregarded her feelings. Actually, at this time, her pain had not completely disappeared.
But this time, the Empress would not easily allow Duan Liusu to leave.
"Liusu, Yunfei is right. You should rest for a while more." Then, the empress said to Duan Yunfei, "Since Yun Fei is in a hurry to return, he must be careful on the road. If he feels unwell again, he must ask Imperial Physician Gu to see him."
"Then, Yun Fei will return first."