GBP Chapter 253 Token
Chapter 253 Token
Emperor Shenwu's expression turned cold: "It seems that the person behind this doesn't want my life!"
But the consequences of this poison are even more serious than taking his life! What is this person's motive? Is he trying to control himself through this poison?
Nie Wushuang said worriedly, "Your Majesty, this poison has penetrated the brain and there is no antidote. Its residual power is overwhelming. Your Majesty must make plans as soon as possible!"
Emperor Shenwu's eyes flickered as he issued a series of orders: "Li Xiang, arrest anyone who has come into contact with Longyinxiang and any memorials submitted to him, and send them to the Ministry of Punishment! Go summon Li Zhong!"
Doctor Zhao, Nie Wushuang and Huan Meng stood with their heads bowed, waiting for the emperor's next order.
Emperor Shenwu frowned slightly: "Go and get that secret medicine! I was thinking of keeping this one for a rainy day!"
Imperial Physician Zhao hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, now is the perfect time. I will develop a new secret medicine as soon as possible."
Li Xiang presented a mahogany box with both hands. Emperor Shenwu took it and gently opened the mahogany carved lid. His two bony fingers gently picked up a snow-white pill. This was the secret medicine taken by the men of the Dasheng royal family. The one in Emperor Shenwu's hand was specially taken by the emperors of Dasheng in all generations, and was different from that of other royal children.
Nie Wushuang said: "Your Majesty, if you want to take this secret medicine now, please arrange everything!"
Emperor Shenwu held the snow-white pill between his fingers, paused for a few breaths, and then put it into his mouth. The snow-white pill melted in his mouth, and the medicinal power spread throughout his body in an instant.
Many of the palace maids and eunuchs in Qianzheng Hall disappeared silently. At this time, Emperor Shenwu collapsed in Qianzheng Hall and fell unconscious.
The concubines in the six palaces seemed to have heard some rumors and all gathered at the door of the Qianzheng Hall and refused to leave.
Lan Qingwu arrived a step late at Qianzheng Hall, only to find the unconscious Emperor Shenwu. Feeling melancholy and fearful, she heard the concubines outside the hall clamoring for an audience, refusing to leave. The fate and honor of the concubines in the harem depended on the emperor alone. If the sky above them was gone, who would protect them from the wind and rain?
After listening to the report from Li Xiang's apprentice, Xiao Fuzi, Lan Qingwu's expression was stern. "Go and convey this imperial decree. Order Consort Jiang to immediately take all the concubines back to the palace. Later, General Wei Yanting, the commander of the Imperial Guard, will bring his guards into the harem and impose martial law on all palaces! Anyone found leaving the palace to negotiate or communicate without permission will be punished as a traitor!"
Xiao Fuzi shuddered, and hurriedly bowed his head in response, then bowed and backed away to pass on the order. He had only just realized that the Empress's demeanor, tone, and gaze were so intimidating they resembled His Majesty's! He was so oppressed that he dared not move a finger.
But once outside the palace, Xiao Fuzi had regained his usual composure, feeling at ease. He relayed the Empress's decree verbatim, then bowed slightly and shrilly, "Ladies, please return to your respective palaces!"
Concubine Jiang glanced at Qianzheng Hall with worry, but had to take the lead and turn away. "I hope His Majesty will be blessed with good fortune and nothing will happen to him." But with that person by his side, I'm sure His Majesty won't let anything happen to him!
The other concubines were still hesitant when they saw Concubine Jiang leading the way back to the palace. Concubine Wen, in particular, frowned slightly and refused to move. "Sister Jiang, are you leaving just like that? If His Majesty has any problem... then the Empress's Sixth Prince will be the next in line! I must see His Majesty!"
Without even turning her head, Concubine Jiang said, "Then, Sister Wen, do as you please! But as fellow harem sisters, I want to remind you that when the imperial guards arrive, they will only act according to the Empress's orders. If a concubine is dragged around by the guards and disrupts the harem rules and your reputation, it will be more trouble than it's worth."
Concubine Wen looked at the other concubines who were getting restless again and said, "Sister Jiang Fei, please don't lie to me. I don't understand. How can the Empress give orders to the commander of the Imperial Guard?"
As soon as Concubine Wen finished her words, Xiao Fuzi reappeared at the entrance of the Qianzheng Hall. He bowed and walked quickly, respectfully presenting a token in his hands. He walked to the concubines, bowed from a distance, and then hurried back to do his job.
Concubine Jiang watched from the side and chuckled, "Isn't this the token that can command the commander of the Imperial Guard? Your Majesty, I am concerned about the safety of the sisters in the harem, so I will return to the palace first. You can do as you please!"
Concubine Jiang left on her sedan chair, and the remaining concubines scattered like birds and beasts in a matter of seconds. In an instant, no one was left. Concubine Wen was left staring in disbelief. She watched the eunuch's swift retreat and couldn't help muttering to herself, "Your Majesty, do you trust her so much? You even want her to control the military!"
The senior palace maid behind Concubine Wen tried her best to reduce her presence and didn't dare to say a word!