Li Fei shook her head lightly, and even she, who had always been calm, became panicked. "Yi'er, who is it? Who is behind this?"

"The way that sachet was thrown away is strange. Didn't someone discover our plan early on, Tang Jie? How could that fool have?"

Tang Yan shook his head, "Mother... Mother... please calm down."

"No, Cai'er, do you think we'll be in trouble? Has your father started to suspect us? Maybe he's just trying to trick us."

"Mother... Mother... please calm down."

Tang Yan watched the somewhat out-of-control woman, "Mother, mother, it's okay, it's okay."

"It's alright, yeah, it's alright. They have no evidence. Everyone we sent there is dead."

"Yes, Empress Dowager, that's enough."

Lì Fēi gradually calmed down, "Chí'er, did I just make a scene?"

"Mother, no." Tang Yang looked at the woman who was completely different from before and said in a low voice, "Mother, don't worry, even if father finds out anything, he will only find out about the sixth brother."

……

"The little princess is here! Yan'er is already much better and keeps clamoring to go outside."

"Your Majesty Consort Zhao, if you don't mind, you can call me Jiejie just like them," Fu Jiejie said.

Guo Zhao smiled, "Good, how could I dislike it? Dian'er's good fortune is all thanks to Chi-Chi."

"Mother, you're deceiving me! She's the same age as me, how could she have saved my life?" Tang Yan said unwillingly.

Although you are the same size as others, you are much worse than Chi-Chi. If it weren't for Chi-Chi's brother's antidote pills, where would you have lasted until Zhang Taiyi concocted a cure?

Guo Zhao's sigh was heavy. "I wonder if they caught that bug, I hope it didn't hurt anyone else."

"Rest assured, Lady Zhaoyi. Even if we injure someone, there is an antidote, so fear not."

Guo Zhao's nodded, that was true. But it's best not to hurt people if we can avoid it.

"Yan'er, quickly stretch out your arm and let Chi-Chi take a look."

"Her?" Tang Yan stared with wide, round eyes. "Mother Empress, you're not joking, are you?"

Hurry up.

Fu Jiujiu also came for this. She walked to the bedside and checked Tang Yan's pulse, "Your Majesty, are you all right now?"

Guo Zhaoyi bent down halfway, "Chirp chirp, has all the poison in Yan'er's body been dispelled?"

"Well, Zhang's medicine is very effective."

"Are there any other poisons?" Guo Zhao inquired cautiously, confirming with the little dumpling.

Fu Jiujiao knew what she was worried about. After Tang Yan's incident, Guo Zhaoyi didn't trust the doctors at the Imperial Hospital anymore.

Seeing the little dumpling shake its head, Guo Zhaoyi finally felt at ease.

After all, in her eyes, the little dumpling and Tang Xian were together. If Tang Xian wanted to kill them mother and son, there were countless opportunities. He only needed to ignore them. Why would he have to do it himself?

"That's good, Chirp. I know that it was Dr. Zhang who cured Yi'er with his medicine, but if it weren't for you, Yi'er wouldn't have received the antidote."

Guo Zhaoyi took a deep breath, "Perhaps you don't understand what I'm saying now, but just remember, no matter what you ask for in the future, just say it, and Guo Zipei will never refuse. Even my life."

"Remember?"

Fu Jiujiu was somewhat moved, “Empress Zhaoyi, they say I’m a little lucky star, able to turn bad luck into good fortune, nothing will happen to me.”

"Chirp chirp, you're a good girl. Of course I hope your life will be smooth sailing, but since one foot has already stepped into the palace gate, you absolutely cannot stand aloof. Remember my words, if you ever need help in the future, I will definitely lend a hand."

"Mother…"

"Yǎ'er, you must also remember, Mother's only wish in life is for your safety. Both of our lives were saved by your Seventh Brother and Jiūjiū. Even if that day truly comes, you must die for them without hesitation."

Tang Yan's rarely seen youthful face was devoid of anger. "I know,"

Guo Zhao Yi nodded.

"But, that day will never come. My seventh brother is the most powerful, hehehe."

"Little bird, do you still have your treat?" Tang Yan licked his lips and looked pitifully at Fu Jiujiao.

Guo Zhaoyi chuckled and said, "This is just perfect. Have some porridge and snacks."

"What are you talking about, laughing so loudly?"

"Your Majesty!"

"Father!"

"Lao Ba, you're fine now. You seem even more energetic than your Fifth Brother."

Tang Yan didn't need to disguise himself. He patted his chest, "Father Emperor, I am strong and healthy now. Thanks to the little bird's medicine, I recovered so quickly."

Fujujiao said, "This child is hard not to like."

Behind closed doors, she criticized herself, but when in front of Emperor Chengde, she praised her own merits.

"That's true then. When I return to the capital, father will thank the little bird properly on your behalf."

"Thank you, Father Emperor. But Father Emperor, could you give me a few snacks first? I was just asking her about it, and you arrived. She hasn't answered me yet."

Guo Zhaoyi glared at him, "Your Majesty, look at you, all you think about is food. You're far behind your several older brothers."

"He's still young." The Emperor Chengde's eyes were filled with doting, pure and simple doting.

For Guo Zhaoyi and her son, this is already the best outcome.

"Chirp chirp, do you have any more snacks?"

"Your Majesty, others wouldn't ask, of course. But since you care so much for Jjjiu, I'll spare a few from my own teeth. I'll get them right away."

"No rush." The Emperor Chengde looked at the little dumpling, smiling kindly. "Lao Ba, hear that? If it weren't for me stepping in, you probably wouldn't have gotten to eat any."

"Thank you, Father."

"Your Majesty, how is the Fifth Prince? This concubine was so busy taking care of Yuan'er that she didn't go to visit him."

"I just came back from him, everything is fine. This poison was fierce and acted quickly."

"That's right, I was just saying, if the venomous insects aren't caught, more people will be bitten. It's terrifying." Guo Zhaoyi smiled gently, "Your Majesty should also be careful of your health. These past few days, you seem to have lost weight."

He's been here for a few days, not a single day was peaceful. Of course, he lost weight, and he couldn't even eat properly.

"This time out, it seems like he didn't consult the almanac." The Emperor Xianfeng let out a bitter smile.

When an emperor travels, they certainly consult the yellow calendar. Ancient people paid great attention to this.

But there are just too many people with ulterior motives.

"Your Majesty, there's no need to worry. We have the auspicious star watching over us. As you can see, whether it was an assassin or poisoning, we managed to turn danger into safety, didn't we?"

"You're right, Chirp Chirp, she truly is a lucky star. Having her in our great Li dynasty is a blessing indeed."

Emperor Chengde raised an eyebrow at the little dumpling, his expression clearly saying "you know what I mean."

Fu Jiaojiao also smiled and blinked, "Your Majesty, I'll go get some food for the Eighth Prince."

"Come on, come on, I'm starving!" Tang Yan said.

Inside, laughter echoed constantly. Even Emperor Chengde was unusually relaxed.

"It looks like you really like Jiujiu!"

"Your Majesty, who wouldn't love a girl like Jiujiu?"

Emperor Chengde sighed, some people just don't like it.

First release on Traditional Novels Network