In Changchun Palace, Concubine Qi was waiting anxiously.

After waiting for a long time, she finally got the green fruit back.

"How is it? Is the news accurate?"

When Concubine Qi saw Cuiguo, her eyes lit up immediately and she began to ask impatiently.

"Reporting to the queen, I followed the queen's instructions and asked someone working in the Imperial Hospital. It is indeed the same as what Noble Lady Fucha said. The one who is responsible for taking care of Noble Lady Shen's recent health condition is indeed an imperial physician named 'Liu Bin'!"

Cui Guo honestly told Concubine Qi what she had found out, and then added: "As for the background and hometown of this Imperial Doctor Liu, please forgive me for my incompetence. I have not been able to find out yet!"

Cuiguo was asked by Concubine Qi to investigate whether what Noble Lady Fucha said was true, but she did not dare to go to the Imperial Hospital to find Liu Bin or ask his colleagues who were also imperial physicians.

After some thought, Cuiguo came up with a solution, which was to find out some information from Gong’s friend who was helping out in the Imperial Hospital!

The palace maid did not disappoint Cuiguo and indeed brought her the news she wanted.

But a little palace maid who was only responsible for helping to dry medicinal herbs on weekdays naturally could not be expected to know about Liu Bin's life experience and hometown, right?

If I really go about asking around like this, people might think that I have some ulterior motive towards Doctor Liu, and then I'd be asking for trouble!

Cuiguo also understood this point, so when she received the news, she was already satisfied and ran back in a hurry to report to Concubine Qi.

"Well, you did a great job, I understand!"

Concubine Qi did not mean to blame Cuiguo. On the contrary, she felt that it was already a happy thing that Cuiguo could accomplish to this extent. She waved her hand and let Cuiguo go down to rest.

"Wait! Come back first!"

However, before Cuiguo could walk out, Concubine Qi called her again.

"What are your orders, Madam?"

Concubine Qi thought for a moment and said, "Go and call Noble Lady Fucha from the side hall over to me and tell her that I have something to discuss with her!"

Cuiguo took the order and left. Not long after, she brought back Noble Lady Fucha.

"Okay, there's nothing for you to do next, so leave now."

Concubine Qi looked very majestic. She gave an order to Cuiguo and the others. The palace maids immediately turned around and walked out of the hall, closing the door behind them.

"Your Majesty, what is it that you are looking for me?"

When Noble Lady Fucha saw Concubine Qi pretending to be majestic, she wanted to laugh, so the smile on her face never disappeared.

In fact, Noble Lady Fucha had guessed something about the purpose of Concubine Qi summoning her this time.

She had provided Concubine Qi with such "breaking news" before. Given Concubine Qi's personality, she would definitely not be able to resist checking it out.

Now that they have sent someone to find me, it means that they have found the result!

"Don't be so playful."

Concubine Qi glared at her and pointed to the chair below her, "Sit down and talk first."

"Thank you very much, Your Majesty, for giving me this seat."

Noble Lady Fucha put away her smile, bowed solemnly, and then sat down steadily on the carved wooden chair.

"I have already sent someone to the Imperial Hospital to inquire about what you told me before. It is indeed almost the same. However, I still need to ask you about some details!"

Concubine Qi's voice sounded calm as usual, and in response to these words, the smile on Noble Lady Fucha's face became much deeper.

Fu Cha Guiren was of course happy to get an answer from the other party that was almost the same as what she expected.

She was happy not because Concubine Qi chose to find her first, but because the other party summoned her again after some verification, which meant that in her heart, she already believed what she said.

If you don't believe it, there's no need to look her over. But as long as you believe it, everything that follows will be easy.

"Your Highness, please feel free to ask. I will tell you everything I know."

Noble Lady Fucha's words undoubtedly made Concubine Qi feel very satisfied. She nodded and then prepared to interrogate Noble Lady Fucha carefully.

"The reason you told me this 'inside story' is simply to get me to protect you and prevent Concubine Hua from doing anything bad to you, right?"

Concubine Qi first questioned Noble Lady Fucha's intentions, and then, without waiting for her answer, she continued, "But relying on just one imperial physician to take care of Noble Lady Shen doesn't seem to be that valuable, right?"

"Your Majesty only knows one side of the story, but not the other. Please listen to what I have to say!"

Seeing the fish take the bait, Noble Lady Fucha was already overjoyed. She stood up and came to Concubine Qi, whispering, "That Liu Bin was arranged by Concubine Hua. His purpose was to wait for the right time to assassinate Noble Lady Shen and the others!"

"what!"

Upon hearing this, Concubine Qi opened her eyes wide instantly, and the expression on her face turned into disbelief, "Do you know what you are saying now?"

"Of course!" Noble Lady Fucha nodded without changing her expression.

"The crime of murdering the heir to the throne is punishable by the death of all nine generations of the clan!"

Concubine Qi said in a deep voice: "Even if it's Concubine Hua, she might not be so bold. You must not talk nonsense!"

Because she was too nervous, Concubine Qi's voice became unusually sharp, which was very different from her previous hoarse voice.

"Your Highness, you also said that plotting to murder the 'royal heir' is a heinous crime punishable by the death of nine generations of the clan. What if there is no royal heir? Would that be a different matter?"

Noble Lady Fucha's words completely confused Concubine Qi.

"what are you talking about?"

Concubine Qi frowned and said impatiently, "Without an heir, why did Concubine Hua go to the trouble of arranging an imperial physician to take care of Concubine Shen? Is she just idle?"

As soon as she finished speaking, her expression changed.

When she turned around, she saw Noble Lady Fucha looking at her with a smile on her face, and Concubine Qi was startled.

Concubine Qi was frightened by her own bold speculation. She felt as if she was silenced for a moment and didn't know what to say.

Noble Lady Fucha was not in a hurry at all. She was busy making plans at the moment and just let Concubine Qi sit there in a daze.

"No, you must tell me everything you know, otherwise I can't protect you!"

Concubine Qi was so nervous that her forehead was covered in sweat and her hands were shaking. She took out her pink embroidered silk handkerchief and wiped the sweat off her face.

"Don't worry, Madam. I was going to tell you everything. So naturally, I will answer whatever you ask, and I will tell you the truth without cheating anyone!"

Noble Lady Fucha took the handkerchief from Concubine Qi with a smile, and carefully wiped away the cold sweat that had dripped from her forehead to her temples, and then looked at Concubine Qi leisurely.

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