PFC Chapter 209 The Empress Dowager's Concern
Chapter 209 The Empress Dowager's Concern
Seeing that it was almost time, the Empress Dowager's personal maid gently reminded her. The Empress Dowager nodded to indicate that she understood. After informing the Emperor, she led her maids and eunuchs back to Cining Palace. Before leaving, she made sure to take Su Yinyin with her.
After arriving at the Empress Dowager's Cining Palace, he wanted to chat with Su Yinyin.
Seeing that the Empress Dowager looked tired, Su Yinyin said considerately, "Your Majesty, you look a little tired. Why don't you rest for a while? I'll stay here with you."
Su Yinyin's voice was soft and gentle, and her eyes were full of concern.
The Empress Dowager's smile held a hint of relief as she gently patted Su Yinyin's hand: "Yinyin is so thoughtful, but I'd like to talk to you a bit more."
Su Yinyin nodded gently, "Then, Your Majesty, what do you want to say? Yinyin is listening."
Su Yinyin nodded slightly, looking intently at the Empress Dowager.
The Empress Dowager took Su Yinyin's hand and said, "Yinyin, don't take what happened at the palace banquet today to heart."
The Empress Dowager's gaze was kind and gentle, and her tone was full of concern.
Su Yinyin said respectfully and sincerely. She could sense that the Empress Dowager meant her no harm: "Your Majesty, Yinyin will not mind."
The Empress Dowager sighed softly, a hint of worry in her eyes: "The affairs of the palace are complicated; you must be careful in everything you do."
Su Yinyin replied, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I understand."
Su Yinyin nodded solemnly, her eyes resolute.
The Empress Dowager patted Su Yinyin's hand, "Yinyin, who do you think is behind Li Anyang?"
The Empress Dowager stared intently at Su Yinyin with a probing look in her eyes.
Su Yinyin frowned slightly, lost in thought, and said cautiously, "Yinyin dares not speculate, but this matter is probably not so simple."
The Empress Dowager nodded, her expression grave: "Yes, the person behind this must have ulterior motives. Yinyin, you must be more careful in the future."
Su Yinyin said solemnly, "Your Majesty, please rest assured, Yinyin will be careful."
Su Yinyin's expression was serious, and her eyes revealed a firm determination.
The Empress Dowager nodded slightly. "Alright, I'm a little tired too. You should go and rest as well."
The Empress Dowager nodded slightly, a hint of weariness on her face.
Su Yinyin bowed and took her leave, returning to her assigned residence accompanied by a palace maid.
Throughout the journey, her thoughts remained immersed in the events that had just taken place at the palace banquet.
As Su Yinyin stepped into the residence, the candlelight inside flickered gently in the breeze, reflecting her furrowed brows and pensive expression.
Su Yinyin's figure appeared somewhat lonely in the candlelight.
She sat on the edge of the bed, gently rubbing her temples, trying to sort out the jumbled clues in her mind.
The person behind Li Anyang is undoubtedly the Imperial Noble Consort.
The actions of the Imperial Noble Consort are truly perplexing. If she were simply targeting herself, why would she go to such lengths, even at the cost of her son Zhou Yuan's reputation?
The mysterious disappearance of Su Yinhan and Lady Hou made her even more uneasy. Who exactly was the mysterious person who rescued them?
Did they collude with the Imperial Noble Consort? Su Yinyin always felt that behind the seemingly peaceful palace, there was a huge web of conspiracy.
Outside the window, the moonlight, like water, spilled into the courtyard, yet it could not illuminate the doubts in Su Yinyin's heart. She knew all too well that in this deep palace, every step was like walking on thin ice, and the slightest carelessness could lead to utter ruin.
Although she wasn't afraid, and could simply leave with her baby and Lao Yi, she still had her maternal grandmother, uncles, and other relatives to live with in the Great Zhou Kingdom.
The more Su Yinyin thought about it, the more confused she felt.
She stood up, about to pour herself a cup of tea to refresh herself, when there was a gentle knock on the door.
"Who is it?" Su Yinyin's voice was wary as her eyes quickly scanned the door.
“Miss, it’s me, Biyu.” Biyu’s voice came from outside the door.
Su Yinyin opened the door and let Biyu in.
"Miss, I just overheard some news." Biyu's face was pale, and her eyes revealed tension and unease.
"What news?" Su Yinyin asked hurriedly.
Biyu leaned closer to Su Yinyin and whispered, "I heard that Li Anyang is currently in the Regent's room. And the Regent's room is located in the Imperial Concubine's palace!"
Biyu's voice was very low, as if she was afraid of being overheard.
"What?" Su Yinyin exclaimed in surprise. "How could this be? The Imperial Noble Consort is determined to see the light at the end of the tunnel!" A look of astonishment appeared on Su Yinyin's face, and her brows furrowed even more.
Biyu shook her head: "I don't know the specifics. When I came here, Your Majesty was on his way to the Empress Dowager's palace."
Su Yinyin frowned, thinking to herself, "This is truly one problem after another. Could it be that the Imperial Noble Consort is planning to stir up some more trouble using Li Anyang?"
Su Yinyin's heart was filled with doubt and worry, and her eyes revealed a hint of vigilance.
Without thinking twice, she said to Biyu, "Let's go take a look."
The two hurried towards the palace of the Imperial Noble Consort.
Upon arriving at the palace gate, they saw many palace maids and eunuchs already standing outside, all looking tense and not daring to breathe.
The palace maids and eunuchs stood at the palace gate, heads bowed, bodies trembling slightly, the atmosphere extremely tense.
Su Yinyin and Biyu slowed their pace and approached cautiously.
At that moment, the emperor's angry voice came from inside: "What on earth is going on?"
The Imperial Noble Consort's voice was choked with sobs: "Your Majesty, I don't know either. How did Li Anyang end up in Yuan'er's room?"
The Imperial Noble Consort's cries were heart-wrenching, filled with grievance and innocence.
Su Yinyin sneered inwardly, knowing that things were far from simple.
She peeked inside and finally saw what was happening.
At this moment, Zhou Yuan's eyes were glazed over, and he was in a state of frenzy.
Su Yinyin was startled; Zhou Yuan's appearance was clearly abnormal. He must have been drugged.
Li Anyang lay collapsed beside the bed, his condition unknown. His clothes were disheveled, his outer garments removed.
Seeing this scene, Su Yinyin shook her head. There was nothing she didn't understand. This was a meticulously planned scheme.
Some people understand that this might be a trap, but they still jump in.
Was it because of his arrogance, or was he trying to salvage something?
The emperor roared, "Hurry up and treat the Regent!"
The emperor's voice was angry and authoritative, filled with a sense of oppression.
A group of imperial physicians rushed over and busied themselves around Zhou Yuan.
The Imperial Noble Consort wept beside her, saying, "Your Majesty, what should we do?"
The Imperial Noble Consort cried incessantly, her voice filled with helplessness and anxiety.
Su Yinyin glanced around and noticed that everyone was in a state of confusion. She quietly pulled Biyu aside and said, "Go and check if there was anything unusual before this."
Biyu nodded and turned to leave.
Su Yinyin continued to observe the situation inside the room, when she saw Zhou Yuan suddenly break free from the imperial physician's restraints and rush towards the emperor.
The crowd gasped in surprise, and the guards rushed forward to stop them.
Just then, Biyu returned and whispered a few words in Su Yinyin's ear.
Su Yinyin's expression changed; she seemed to understand something.
Su Yinyin took a deep breath, stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, this matter is likely deliberately orchestrated by someone to frame the Regent."
Su Yinyin's voice was clear and firm, and her eyes revealed wisdom and decisiveness.
The emperor looked at Su Yinyin, "Princess Anguo, what do you mean by that?"