Chapter 222: The Empress's Schemes
。Before Qingxuan even entered, she saw that Chen Lingyue was now a dying woman.Compared to before, Chen Lingyue's face was no longer pale, but ashen. 。If not for the fact that a feather was hanging ab...Although Hsu Shi-rui is not the empress's biological daughter, the empress has always treated her as her own. 。
Though the Empress never even uttered a harsh word to Xu Shirui in her usual days, now Xu Shirui lay on the bed with blood all over her lower body, her face pale and lifeless.
The Empress instantly fumed, "This Crown Princess dares to touch even my people! What audacity!"
While Mei Fei was intelligent and perceptive, Ginger Fei excelled at feigning gentleness and tolerance. And the Empress, facing formidable opponents in this treacherous imperial palace, managed to secure her position not only through her powerful family connections, but also due to her remarkable ability to endure.
Even though she was angry with QingXuan for taking advantage of her medical skills to demand punishment from Emperor for Xu ShiRui, she didn't immediately go find QingXuan to settle the score. 。According to the eyeliner planted by the Empress beside the Emperor, the Emperor had asked Qing Xuan to take his pulse. 。Now that the Emperor is disregarding her face and wants to punish Xu Shirui, it shows that the Emperor's illness is definitely not a simple matter. 。Otherwise, the imperial physician in the palace would naturally handle it, there's no need for Qing Xuan to be so arrogant. 。Upon thinking this through, the empress's face grew even more unsightly. 。Xu Shi'ru originally thought the Empress would immediately stand up for her and find that Chen Wangfei to demand an explanation, but who knew the Empress said, "Ruier, you should rest first. This account, this palace will definitely get back from that Chen Wangfei someday." 。Xu Shirui, upon hearing this, looked at the empress in disbelief. 。
Then Xu Shiru let herself cry even more pitifully, even more fiercely.
Xu Shi Rui: "Your Majesty, I have served by Your Majesty's side for many years" 。Even the Empress and Emperor had never given Ruier a moment of attention. 。Now, the Crown Princess is making the Emperor abuse his power. 。Your Majesty, this Crown Princess is striking at Ruier, but in reality, she is slapping Your Majesty's face! Your Majesty, how can Ruier endure this now 。The empress glanced at Xu Shi'rui, her eyes filled with both heartache and compassion. 。There is still a touch of immaturity in her feelings for Xu Shirui, her dissatisfaction with the revenge being too hasty. 。
The Empress immediately waved her hand, ordering all the servants present to leave.
At this time, there were only Xu Shirui and the Empress left in the room. 。Then the Empress sighed again: "Ruer, you are still too young, too easily flustered. " 。Now that the Crown Princess enjoys great prestige, naturally some people will try to bring her down. 。It's not worth it for you to hate her out of unrequited love and go out of your way to try to kill her. 。
Originally still crying, Xu Shirui was startled and widened her eyes.
Xu Shiru tried hard to defend herself: "Your Majesty, I didn't ask for..." However, facing the Empress's sharp gaze, Xu Shiru's voice gradually faded away. 。The Empress sighed again: “Rui’er, you were raised under my watchful eye.” 。You may be able to hide your thoughts from others, but you can't hide them from me. 。At first, you had intentions for the Crown Prince, but he declined your advances. 。Later, the Crown Prince became a cripple, and your feelings for him disappeared. 。But now that you know the Crown Prince has been saved by his wife and recovered his former appearance, you have taken a liking to him again. Driven by jealousy, you wish to kill the Crown Princess. 。Shiru Xu hadn't expected that the secret she had hidden in her heart would have been known to the Empress all along. 。At this time, the Empress's gaze was not as aloof and uncaring as it usually was when facing the other concubines. 。Her eyes glistened with depth and ruthlessness. 。
The Empress: "Rui'er, you have been by my side for years. Surely, you haven't failed to see the truth of the fish and clam struggling while the fisherman profits"
Those concubines who couldn't keep their composure in the past often wilted like flowers, blooming briefly before fading away. 。Their prosperity is only temporary. The higher they are lifted, the harder their fall will be. 。In the end, only the one who can stay calm will win. 。Xu Shirui didn't quite understand why the Empress doted on her so much, while the Crown Princess acted arrogantly. She wondered why the Empress didn't reprimand the Crown Princess. 。Now, hearing these words from the Empress, Xu Shirui's eyes filled with unwillingness instantly calmed down. 。"The Empress is right." 。the Empress will not condone her actions and will investigate this thoroughly."Zhou Dequan looked at Xu Shirui with suspicion.If this had happened earlier, the Crown Prince would have likely been seen...