As Nian Shilan expected, Zhen Huan completed the task successfully.

Her favor was restored and she became the apple of the emperor's eye again.

In fact, Nian Shilan had thought about getting rid of Zhen Huan directly.

But the Queen is still alive and Zhen Huan can still be used by her, so there is little point in getting rid of her for the time being.

After all, she was unwilling to get close to Yinzhen with her body again.

Zhen Huan must be used as an important chess piece in this plot.

That’s right, in fact, as early as after Li Ying’s death, Nian Shilan had begun to set up a chess game that would ensure Yinzhen’s death.

Since Yinzhen ascended the throne, he has been taking elixirs in order to prolong his life and strengthen his body.

But last time, after Li Ying died, when Nian Shilan was setting up a trap for the Queen, he deliberately broke the white jade statue of Guanyin in a jar. There was a large amount of cinnabar in it. It was at that time that Doctor Li's casual reminder made Nian Shilan remember it.

Yes, cinnabar and elixirs are mutually exclusive. If they are not used for a long time, and if they are used without restraint...

Yinzhen's health deteriorated day by day, and before he knew it, his foundation had rotted away.

This is something that cannot be remedied no matter how you try.

Therefore, the design of hanging the aphrodisiac incense made by An Lingrong in Nanxu's bedroom was the first step to destroy Yinzhen's body.

Yinzhen must have long wondered why he didn't miss Nanxu Palace after not visiting it for a long time, but couldn't help going there again after going there once.

This is one of the reasons why Nian Shilan must not keep Nan Xu.

The aphrodisiac cannot be discovered, and since Nan Xu has lost her pregnancy, the emperor will be even less likely to look at her. Even if she uses more aphrodisiac, it will be useless.

So, who will be the next person to drain Yinzhen's body?

There is no doubt that Zhen Huan is the best candidate.

Now, only she can make Yinzhen addicted to it without doubting the reason.

As for the cinnabar, Wei Lin, who had already cultivated it, would quietly put it into the golden elixir that the emperor took every day.

Nian Shilan did not want things to be urgent, but only wanted them to be accomplished, so every day he only asked Wei Lin to hide the cinnabar in his fingernails, little by little.

Try not to be discovered.

Recently, Xie Yun replied that the imperial physician Li, who was examining the emperor's pulse, had been deeply worried and thoughtful recently. He must have discovered the emperor's internal weakness and was thinking about how to treat it.

It seems that the results are beginning to show.

After a full half month, Zhen Huan continued to be favored and even restored her previous honor of serving as a clerk in the Shangshufang.

Nian Shilan specifically instructed that they must never discuss state affairs, not even the family affairs of the prince or queen.

We must win over the emperor's heart and not let Yinzhen have any handle or discomfort.

Zhen Huan did a great job.

Nian Shilan was very relieved.

Tong Jia Rubi still often comes to her palace. Nian Shilan used to think that this girl was insignificant, but later she discovered that their personalities were very similar.

Sometimes we can chat together.

What she didn't expect was that in the Xianfu Palace, which she had not paid attention to, something happened that shocked everyone.

The cause was that Concubine Jing found a piece of paper with the name "Wen Shichu" written on it in Yu Shu's bedroom.

There is nothing else on it except the three words "Wen Shichu".

Concubine Jing immediately had a feeling that something was wrong and asked Yu Shu what was going on.

How could a young girl lie? When her thoughts were discovered, her face immediately burned with shame.

This matter is not a big deal, but it is definitely not a small matter either.

Even if Concubine Jing wanted to cover up for her, who knew if this girl would make the wrong decision in the future? If so, she, the queen, would definitely not be able to escape responsibility.

So Concubine Jing questioned again and again, and unexpectedly found several portraits of Wen Shichu.

Now, Concubine Jing didn't dare to investigate anymore.

Although it is not revealed, the truth is clear.

Concubine Jing was in a panic, but she managed to maintain her last bit of composure and took Yu Shu to Yikun Palace.

After hearing the whole story, Nian Shilan just glanced at Yu Shu who was kneeling on the ground with tears in her eyes, and ordered people to call Zhen Huan, Shen Meizhuang, and Concubine Duan.

As soon as this happened, Shen Meizhuang immediately went to Sui Yuxuan to find Zhen Huan.

So the two of them rushed over together, because they both knew what was going on.

Not only that, but just by looking at Fudong's serious expression, she also realized the seriousness of the matter.

Everyone hurried to Yiku Palace, the atmosphere was solemn and tense.

Nian Shilan sat upright in the main seat, her eyes deep, as if she had seen through all the secrets.

Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang exchanged worried glances, while Concubine Duan had a serious look on her face, waiting for the situation to develop.

"Are you all here?" Nian Shilan's voice echoed in the empty hall, with unquestionable majesty, "Today's matter is of great importance. It concerns the peace of the harem and the reputation of the royal family."

Concubine Jing took a step forward, her voice trembling slightly: "Reporting to the queen, I found something inappropriate in Yu Shu's bedroom. This is a serious matter, so I dare not make a decision on my own. I have come to ask the queen to make a decision."

Nian Shilan gently raised her hand, signaling Concubine Jing to leave, and then her eyes fell on Yu Shu who was kneeling on the ground, with a bit of scrutiny in her tone: "Yu Shu, do you admit your guilt?"

Yu Shu's eyes were filled with tears, and her body was shaking with fear: "Your Majesty, I... I just... I just admire Doctor Wen's medical skills and character, and I have no other thoughts..."

"You are already the emperor's concubine, how dare you admire her?"

Nian Shilan's words were clear and intimidating without him being angry. Not only did Yu Shu's shoulders tremble with fear, but even Shen Meizhuang trembled unconsciously.

"I, your concubine, am truly guilty of a thousand deaths. Please punish me, Your Majesty!" Yu Shu burst into tears and dared not say anything more. She knelt on the ground, feeling that she could no longer raise her head with dignity.

There was deathly silence in the hall.

Nian Shilan sent all the palace maids out, leaving only Fudong and Songzhi in the palace. Even the personal maids of several ladies were not allowed to stay.

Nian Shilan deliberately didn't say anything, she was waiting for something.

Soon, Shen Meizhuang knelt down.

Nian Shilan's eyes lit up.

"I beg you to forgive me, Your Majesty. Please consider that this is my first offense and I discovered it in time, so I haven't made a big mistake yet. Please give me a chance to reform! Your Majesty!"

Nian Shilan pursed her lips and still said nothing.

Seeing Shen Meizhuang come out, Zhen Huan also spoke.

"My Lady, since you have dismissed all the outsiders and only invited the sisters here, I think you must be here to discuss the best countermeasures with the sisters. In fact, if this matter gets to the ears of the Emperor, Yu Changzai will certainly be sentenced to death, but Doctor Wen will also be implicated."

"Now is the time to use people, and the Imperial Concubine's thoroughness cannot be ignored. The medical skills of Imperial Doctor Wen have always been praised, and it is not an exaggeration to say that he is a master in the palace. At present, the Imperial Concubine only has one Imperial Doctor, Xie Yun, by her side. Although Imperial Doctor Xie is also a strong man in the palace, people are most afraid of mistakes. Having Imperial Doctor Wen here will give the Imperial Concubine more protection and peace of mind."

Zhen Huan's thinking and logic are much more rigorous and careful than Shen Meizhuang's.

Once these words were spoken, everyone began to think about the issue from another perspective.

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