Su Jingxi was somewhat angry, she had repeatedly expressed her attitude, but he still didn't believe himself, and angrily said, "I said I wouldn't leave, and that's exactly what I won't do. If the Emperor insists on making me leave, then just kill me directly."

  As she spoke, she pulled out a fine pin from her hair and handed it to him, stretching out her neck, indicating that he should just do it.

  If he dies, I don't want to live either. Before that, dying at his hands is also a kind of perfection.

  Nothing is impossible.

  Zong Zhengjin suddenly sat up, staring at her with a mixture of anger and helplessness in his eyes, "You"

  Su Jing choked back tears and rushed over to hug him tightly, "I really don't want to leave you, please don't make me leave you."

  At least at your dying moment, let me be by your side and go through this last journey with you.

  Zong Zhengjin raised his hand, wanting to push her away, but after hearing her words, his heart softened and he was deeply moved, finally changing his mind to gently pat her head.

  So many times, I almost didn't make it, why would this time be the last?

  For her, for herself, and for the child, what's wrong with trying again?

  "I won't give up," those few words, though soft in tone, helped Su Jing regain her confidence.

  Nodding like pounding garlic, "Alright, alright, we won't give up, none of us will give up."

  Zong Zhengjin hooked the corner of her mouth, her head a bit dizzy, but she saw her smile clearly and remembered it in her heart. Half relying on her strength, she walked towards the bedside.

  Su Jing gently helped him lie down, softly removing his clothes, without a hint of flirtation in her heart, only feelings of tenderness and sorrow.

  Even an emperor is no exception when faced with death.

  Holding a damp handkerchief, she slowly wiped him clean, carefully avoiding the rash, but still touched some of it. He didn't react, but Su Jingyun felt pain for him.

  "Your Majesty, please bear with me a bit, I'm clumsy and awkward, if I accidentally hurt you, please don't blame me."

  Zong Zhengjin did not see any disgust or aversion in her eyes, as expected. Instead, it was just like usual, perhaps with a hint of heartache, but no sympathy.

  His self-esteem wouldn't allow him to be pitied by anyone, including her.

  Nodded, "I won't blame you."

  Su Jing flashed a bright smile at him during the brief moment of silence, and he also curled up the corners of his mouth as usual.

  That's just fine.

  After finally wiping his whole body, Su Jing helped him put on clothes, but she didn't dress him in many, just a loose undershirt, in order to avoid large areas of contact, which would make it more painful for him when taking it off.

  Zong Zhengjin did not express any objection.

  "Your Majesty, you can sleep if you want to, just be sure to answer me when I call for you later," Su Jing advised, seeing that he was not in good spirits.

  Even if she was afraid he would sleep and never wake up again.

  Zong Zhengjin supported his last consciousness, nodded, "You call me, I will respond to you."

  He knew her concerns all along.

  Su Jingci stood by the bed for a while, waiting for him to fall asleep before getting up and walking out of the room.

  "Go fetch some water, I want to take a bath."

  Don't fall down before he does, at least hold on until he's better.

  Spent a short while washing herself clean, and put on fresh and bright clothes, but didn't change into plain ones.

  As usual, he would be delighted.

  Her beautiful hair was casually tied up in a bun and secured with a jade pin, without much adornment, for convenience.

  Walking outside, he took a look around and said to Su Shun beside him, "Su Gonggong must keep an eye on this place, don't let the news leak out."

  Su Jingxi knew that even if he didn't care about worldly affairs, the impact of the emperor's life hanging in the balance would be significant. At best, it would cause unrest among the people, and at worst, it would lead to a change in dynasty, with the common people suffering greatly.

  But thinking about it, he should have instructed her earlier, so she didn't say much, one sentence was enough.

  Su Shun bowed and kowtowed, sincerely from the bottom of his heart. He had followed the Emperor for nearly twenty years and had long regarded the Emperor's life as more important than his own.

  After the diagnosis result of Zhang Taichang came out, the emperor's face turned pale and he had no desire to live. Although he struggled with his last strength to issue several edicts and controlled the front and back palaces, he made no arrangements for himself.

  No arrangements have been made for Guan Yu's temple either.

  Su Shunxian knew that he was waiting, or rather, he was struggling, not knowing what kind of arrangement would be the best. Su Shunxian wanted to go to Guan Yu Gong to inform him, but didn't dare to.

  Fortunately, he came himself.

  Her subsequent performance did not disappoint the emperor, and it is a fact that she has been favored to this day, which is not without reason.

  Su Shuang didn't know that she could encounter such a situation, and among the concubines in the harem, who else could achieve this level, but she knew that people like this were definitely not many.

  Especially those with children, after the emperor's death, they don't have to be buried with him, and they can still enjoy wealth and glory. For them, being alive is what matters most, and who is by their side is insignificant in comparison.

  "Yes, I understand, Your Ladyship can rest assured."

  Su Shunxian was very grateful to her, because of her, the emperor did not give up easily.

  Su Jing felt the respect in his words, which was different from usual, but she didn't show much expression. She glanced at the two large jars by the door, filled with vinegar and being heated over a fire.

  "This smell is so strong, it must be noticeable in the imperial harem"

  Su Shun Xian Fang Cai was also thinking about this problem, but there was no way. "Yes, it's just that this is really unavoidable."

  Su Jing furrowed her brow, "Since there's vinegar, then you can burn some other fragrant things, as long as they're not related to Tian Hua, it doesn't matter what they are."

  Confuse the ears and eyes, even if it is a careful person can still discover, at least can delay some time.

  Su Shuang understood her meaning after a moment's thought and nodded, "I'll go prepare now."

  "Have someone send over some fresh flowers, the Emperor likes begonias, have them send a few more pots," Su Jing hastily said as he prepared to leave.

  Su Shunan nodded, "The Qianqing Palace has it, I'll have someone send it over later." "Your Majesty, I went to ask around and found out that Zhen Shao's concubine entered the Zi'an Hall and hasn't come out since. Only the palace maid Dai Man who accompanied her just returned. The main gate of Guanxu Palace is tightly closed, refusing visits from imperial consorts," said Lv Xiang as she walked in.

  Qiao Jing furrowed her brow, somewhat puzzled. Others might not understand, but she and Zong Zhengjin were all too clear: her belly had never been pregnant with a child. Where did the emperor's pain come from due to the death of the fifth prince, so that he couldn't attend court?

  What is the reason behind this?

  If the poisoned person is not Su Jingfan, but the Emperor himself, then why did I hear that it was Su Jingfan who went to the Zichen Hall early in the morning, and it wasn't a summons, and after entering, she knew something was wrong but didn't come out.

  Besides, it was only the 15th yesterday, and in the evening, the Emperor went to Guan Yu Palace, and everything was normal.

  The food and objects used by the emperor are managed by special personnel, and the Qianqing Palace is inspected every day, making it impossible to be poisoned.

  "Let's not listen to these rumors for now, whatever the Emperor says, we will follow."

  "Green silk responded with a sound, 'Yes, and there's another thing, Your Majesty. The Cining Palace just went to invite the imperial physician. The Empress Dowager is unconscious and hasn't woken up. Everyone in the palace says it's because the Empress Dowager was worried about the Emperor.'"

  Qiao Jing snorted coldly, worried about the emperor, nonsense, utterly ridiculous.

  Having been in the palace for so long, this mother and son pair had long since become indifferent to each other, a typical case of their faces and hearts not matching, fearing that they both hoped the other would die soon.

  "Go and pass on My Imperial Decree: during this period of time, no palace personnel are allowed to leave the palace at will; they must all obtain My consent before doing so."

  Qiao Jingyu knew that something big must have happened and it was bound to be related to the Emperor himself, but she couldn't guess what specifically, so she didn't bother guessing.

  Knowing too much is wrong, perhaps you won't live long.

  All she can do is manage the harem well, stabilize people's hearts, and cannot let others take advantage of her.

  Maybe this is also an opportunity.

  "Assign more people to keep an eye on Guan Yu's palace, don't let anyone take advantage of the situation and do something they shouldn't. Everything should prioritize the Fourth Prince."

  The fourth prince, although not his own biological son, is a person who will be crucial to the future of the Qiao family. Whether the emperor lives or dies, the fourth prince is the candidate for the future crown prince.

  Protecting the Fourth Prince is beneficial for oneself and the Qiao family.

  "Yes, I understand, I'll go now," said Green Silk, bowing her head and body, and then she walked out.

  Qiao Jing sighed and wondered what had happened after all.

  No matter whether it was him or Su Jing, I hope heaven will let them be safe and sound. "Royal Physician, how is the Empress Dowager?" The palace maid beside the Empress Dowager couldn't help but worry in her heart. She woke up early and found that the Empress Dowager hadn't gotten out of bed yet, but she didn't think much of it, assuming that the Empress Dowager had just slept late last night and was sleeping in this morning.

  But after Chen time, still did not see anyone get up, only then realized that something was wrong, and afterwards no matter how they were called, they did not wake up.

  Went to look for Liu Meimei, searched the entire Cining Palace, but did not find her trace.

  These sudden changes left these little palace maids in a state of confusion and uncertainty, unsure of what to do.

  The imperial physician shook his head, organizing his words in his mind before saying, "Her Majesty the Empress Dowager is not seriously ill, and she is conscious, but she's just not clear-headed. I also don't know what to do."

  He was clear about the reason, must have been poisoned, but as the empress dowager, she could suffer from poisoning, how great is the power of the person behind her back, he thought to himself that he was not stupid and naturally understood.

  It's clear in his mind, but he doesn't have the guts to say it out loud, unless he wants to die and take his whole family with him.

  Although the palace maid was quite useful by the empress dowager's side, she wasn't particularly close to her. Whenever the empress dowager had something to do, she wouldn't let the maid handle it and instead would discuss everything with Liu Momo. Upon hearing this, she didn't know what to do and could only think of finding Liu Momo first.

  "Trouble Doctor Tai to prescribe some medicine first."

  "Yes."

  Palace Concubine (Yi Shu)

  Gong Shu