Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Su Yingxueâs gaze darkened as she realized that the empress was truly ruthless, not leaving her any room to maneuver!
A warm hand landed on her shoulder as Chu Yihan spoke in a deep voice, âLeave it to me. Donât worry.â
Su Yingxueâs heart warmed, and she nodded in agreement.
Chu Yihan turned and walked out of Consort Xiangâs palace, while Su Yingxue entered the chamber where Consort Xiangâs body lay.
Chu Mingyuan followed Su Yingxue. He watched nervously from the side.
Su Yingxue checked Consort Xiangâs pulse and breathing, and a cold shiver ran down her spine.
Consort Xiang was indeed dead!
âShe is already dead, and youâve arrived too late!â Little Ginseng sighed, floating through Su Yingxueâs mind.
Chu Mingyuan, still holding on to a glimmer of hope, asked, âCan Xiangâer be saved?â
Su Yingxue should have answered that it was impossible, but when she thought about Chu Yihan, who had taken on the blame with her, her brows slightly furrowed. âEmperor, please grant me some time to treat Consort Xiang alone!â
âNo, I want to stay here and watch over Xiangâer to ensure you donât tamper with her!â Chu Mingyuan firmly refused to leave.
He had failed to protect Xiangâer when she was alive, so he would never allow anyone to harm her now.
âEmperor, if I cannot save Consort Xiang, then I will willingly accept whatever punishment you deem fit. I cannot escape from the palace, but I am accustomed to handling illnesses independently. If Emperor refuses, then Consort Xiang will have no hope left,â Su Yingxue calmly stated.
Chu Mingyuan didnât believe that a dead person could be revived, but he couldnât bear to let go of her. He coldly declared, âI will give you one final chance. If Xiangâer does not wake up, 1 will surely have you torn apart!â
With that, he left Su Yingxue alone in the chamber.
Facing Consort Xiangâs lifeless body, Su Yingxueâs eyes gleamed with a cold light.
âHey, are you stupid? Heâs already dead, and youâre still gambling! Why donât you quickly escape with the handsome prince?â Little Ginsengâs voice filled with anger as it flitted around in Su Yingxueâs mind. That handsome prince looked very capable, and they would surely be able to escape together.
Why did she have to agree to that emperorâs proposal?
Su Yingxue entered the Medicine King Valley, feeling somewhat hesitant as she spoke up, âLittle Ginseng, you mentioned that your ginseng whiskers could revive the dead. Can youâ¦â
âNo!â Little Ginseng decisively rejected her, âDo you think my ginseng whiskers can be used by anyone? What if something happens to you? How can I save you? If you die, Iâll die too!â
It was now merged with Su Yingxue, and it only sought to protect her!
It did not incline benevolence or protecting so many people!
As long as Su Yingxue didnât die!
âIn that case, forget it.â Su Yingxue asked and left.
Little Ginseng protested in her mind, âHey, hey! Youâre giving up just like that!â
She should at least struggle a bit more, talk about ethics and morals, and try to convince it!
âI donât want to force you!â
Su Yingxue sighed.
Little Ginseng puffed up its cheeks in surrender, âFine, Iâll give it to you!â
It lowered its head, allowing Su Yingxue to pluck one of its whiskers. Su Yingxue swiftly pulled one out.
Little Ginseng screamed in her mind, âAh! It hurts so much!â
Su Yingxue was slightly startled, âAre you alright, Little Ginseng?â
âIâm not okay! Itâs so painful!â Little Ginsengâs voice sounded dejected.
Su Yingxue blinked and smiled. She had deceived Little Ginseng into giving her the whisker. First, she made Consort Xiang consume it, then she carefully examined her pulse to determine the cause of her untimely death.
Suddenly, Consort Xiang regained her breath and pulse. Su Yingxue also discovered that the medicine Consort Xiang had taken was poisoned, resulting in her immediate demise..