Chapter 286: Won’t Disappoint Her
Su Bin was left in a state of shock upon receiving Qin Zhenzhen’s clandestine missive.
In her message, Qin Zhenzhen revealed that, following an acupuncture session administered to the Empress Dowager, she had successfully relieved the venerable woman’s debilitating headache. To her astonishment, the Emperor had personally made an appearance during this encounter.
However, what caught her attention was the Emperor’s disconcerting demeanor—it appeared as though he had fallen victim to a subtle, slow-acting poison. This insidious toxin was exceedingly challenging to detect, employing the principle of gradual consumption to surreptitiously advance its malevolent agenda. As time elapsed, finding a cure would prove to be a formidable task.
Rumors abounded that the Emperor’s personal attendant was a captivating maiden dispatched to the palace by the influential Jiang family. Not only was she a paragon of beauty, but her culinary skills were also exceptional, ultimately securing her a special place in the Emperor’s heart. It seemed increasingly likely that this enchanting woman was the perpetrator behind the Emperor’s poisoning, with suspicions pointing towards a nefarious plot by the Jiang family to usurp the throne.
Su Bin had assumed control of the intelligence network for over three months now, and he was well aware that the mother of the Eighth Imperial Uncle hailed from the Jiang family. He also understood that the Eighth Imperial Uncle was not one to be underestimated. Nevertheless, he had never fathomed that the Eighth Imperial Uncle would dare to conspire against the Emperor, directly plotting regicide.
This dire situation raised an unsettling question: would Su Bin be compelled to eliminate the Crown Prince next?
Qin Zhenzhen went on to elaborate on their predicament, explaining that she had discerned a malevolent glint in the Empress Dowager’s eyes. Regardless of whether she could ultimately cure the Empress Dowager’s ailment, it seemed plausible that the malevolent old woman might eventually seek to harm her and her grandma.
In a bid to buy time, Qin Zhenzhen intended to exploit the scarcity of the Immortal Pill, using it as an excuse for the delay. She concluded her message by inquiring whether Su Bin believed it necessary to inform her of the Emperor’s poisoning.