C225 toxic wind wave (2/2)
The empress almost swore. How could someone be so mad as to not want his daughter to be the Crown Prince's consort? You even took the initiative to ask your daughter to be a secondary wife? The emperor actually protected the crown prince in such a manner?
Even if she chose the useless daughter of the Mu Rong family? The jealousy in the empress's heart was like a knife in a knife, plaguing her heart. She would never forget this. When she had just married into the imperial palace, she had been looking forward to becoming the master of the imperial harem.
That bowl of shunning soup, that broken false sense of happiness! The crown prince was still young, so if the new empress were to have a son, it would definitely have a negative impact on the crown prince. This was what this person had said to her all those years ago. Now, she still had to endure!
The Queen gritted her teeth as her eyes glinted.
”I say, little brother, can we have a feast now?” Just as the situation turned awkward, Princess Wushuang's slightly dissatisfied voice rang out, causing everyone to look over and also allowing the Empress to realize that they could not be willful in this place.
Therefore, he forced a smile and said, ”Your Majesty, it's getting late. We should begin the banquet.”
”So it's like this, let's start the banquet!” The empress's face finally revealed a genuine smile the moment the emperor's voice sounded. She clapped her hands and a group of palace maids entered in a line. Plates of exquisite dishes and pastries were continuously being served on the table.
After the palace maid brought the dishes over, the empress said, ”Your majesty, Seventh Princess chose these dishes herself.”
This was the first time she'd heard the empress mentioning Seventh Princess. It had to be known that all the ministers had heard of the news. Many people knew that Seventh Princess had offended the empress, but they all looked over when they heard the empress mention her.
Mu Ru Yue was also stunned by this attitude and became wary. The empress couldn't possibly want to save her a good reputation!
”Oh? Seventh wangfei was considerate. Seventh Brother, this wangfei isn't too bad. Murong Aiqing will indeed teach her daughter. ” The emperor chuckled as he spoke. After that, the banquet began. The Emperor only nodded after the young eunuch who was tasting dishes for the Emperor had tried it out for him.
However, just as he was nodding his head, he saw the young eunuch. His face immediately turned ashen as white foam came out of his mouth. This scene caused everyone to stand up.
”How dare you!” ”Who dares to poison a dish!?” The Queen stood up and said repeatedly. Poison? Everyone's faces turned ugly. He watched as the young eunuch fell to the ground. The emperor's face was dark as he said, ”Men! Pass on the royal physician, investigate for us! ”
Once the emperor gave his order, very soon, an imperial physician arrived. After the inspection, discussions began. The young eunuch had also been thrown out. At this moment, Mu Ru Yue's heart skipped a beat. She felt that this wasn't a good thing.
The empress even mentioned the dishes she requested.
”Your Majesty, there's no poison in these dishes. However …” The fragrance of a flower in the Linglong Palace mixed with dishes would produce a highly toxic poison. ” As the imperial doctors said this, the rest of the imperial doctors also nodded in agreement.
”Nonsense! ”This dish was made by Seventh Imperial Concubine. How could she poison the emperor?” The Queen pretended to be angry.
If Mu Ru Yue still didn't know what had happened, then she would really be a b * tch. He wouldn't even think about such a crappy framing aside from the empress. As she was thinking, Mu Ru Yue stood up and saluted to the emperor's empress. ”Your majesty, please enlighten me.”
”What else do you have to say? ”Before, you killed the son of Esteemed Empress Dowager's palace maid in the imperial kitchens. At the time, I thought you were strange, but now that there's a problem with the dishes, you still want to quibble?” The Queen said angrily.
When Mu Ru Yue heard that, she smiled. ”The meals used by the Emperor must be tested by someone else. Why would I want to do such a suicidal and unsuccessful poison? After eating your fill? Or is there something wrong with your head? ”
”How does one know about this palace?” The Queen turned her head away.
”Moreover, the imperial doctor also said that the reason it became poison is because of the flower fragrance in the courtyard. But back then … I am opposed to the opening of Linglong Palace, and did not even know that you would host a banquet here. ” Mu Ru Yue's attitude was determined.
When everyone heard this, they began to whisper among themselves.
The empress's face changed. His expression was also uncertain. He seemed to have thought of something bad. When Mu Ru Yue saw her reaction, she was also stunned. Even though she knew the empress would frame her, she didn't expect it to be such a lousy scheme.
If she was tricked, then her life would have been in vain. Furthermore, anyone with eyes would know that it couldn't be Mu Rong Yue's doing.