Although this matter was quite perilous, it yielded some gains. The antidote has now been researched, and as long as Emperor Xuanwen's poison is resolved, they will still have a full chance of winning.
"It's just... while the antidote is ready, there's still one missing ingredient." Feng Jin appeared full of worry, her gaze cast downwards, looking extremely troubled.
"Quickly tell me, what ingredient is needed? I'll go find it immediately, I will definitely retrieve it for you."
Seeing Feng Jin hesitate and remain silent, Chu Chenyi could no longer suppress his impatience and urgently asked Feng Jin what ingredient was missing, making it so mysterious.
"Actually... the reason I kept Prince Jing here is because this ingredient is on Prince Jing's person."
If Chu Chenyi was confused about Feng Jin's intentions earlier, he was now completely bewildered, not knowing what Feng Jin was truly planning.
"The ingredient is on me, but I have nothing on me."
Even this eunuch's attire he was wearing was changed temporarily when he came in. He had absolutely nothing on him, and he really couldn't figure out what ingredient Feng Jin was referring to.
"The medicinal ingredient is the flesh and blood of a close relative. Taking their flesh and blood to concoct the medicine, and administering it along with the antidote, is what makes it truly effective. That's why I insisted on keeping Prince Jing here."
These words were all made up on the spot by her, solely to ensure that once Emperor Xuanwen awoke, he would be moved by Chu Chenyi's filial piety.
Only in this way could a stark contrast be drawn with Chu Yanxi, who had rebelled, allowing Emperor Xuanwen to recognize who was the most pure and filial person, to see through Yanxi's true nature as a villain, and to know for sure who the太子 truly was.
Chu Chenyi nodded in agreement without the slightest hesitation: "It's just some flesh and blood. As long as it can wake up Father Emperor, let alone flesh and blood, even if they wanted my life, I wouldn't even bat an eye."
As soon as his words fell, Chu Chenyi directly rolled up his sleeve, holding a dagger, and with a heavy heart, sliced off a piece of flesh from his arm. Instantly, Chu Chenyi's arm bled profusely.
Even Feng Jin, the instigator, quickly averted her gaze upon seeing such a bloody scene.
It must be said that Chu Chenyi was truly ruthless; this cut was very real, without any hesitation.
Feng Jin hurried forward to bandage Chu Chenyi's wound, wrapping it very seriously, making it seem as if Chu Chenyi's hand were broken.
"Alright, with your wound exposed like this, it will be even easier for it to heal quickly."
Feng Jin deliberately exposed Chu Chenyi's injured arm. Anyone with eyes would be able to guess what had happened the moment they saw Chu Chenyi. She did not believe that even someone with a heart of stone would not be moved when Emperor Xuanwen woke up and saw this scene.
Even the hardest heart would melt.
After Feng Jin finished brewing the medicinal soup, she put the antidote into Emperor Xuanwen's mouth and then poured the brewed soup directly into him.
After drinking the medicine, Feng Jin finally breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, she discovered it early, and the poison was not too deep.
If they had continued to delay for another day or two, even an immortal would have been unable to save Emperor Xuanwen's life.
"Is that all? Is there anything else that needs to be done?" Chu Chenyi looked at Feng Jin somewhat blankly, his eyes filled with confusion.
"No, you just need to guard His Majesty. Call for help immediately if there are any changes."
After speaking, Feng Jin stood up. She was too exhausted to continue guarding. At this moment, she just wanted to find a place to sit and rest for a while.
Chu Chenyi agreed decisively and quickly urged Feng Jin to leave. He could handle these small matters.
"You must be careful, don't get distracted..."
After Feng Jin gave a few more worried instructions, she turned and left.
"How is it? Is the Emperor in any serious danger?"
The Empress Dowager had also been waiting anxiously outside, not having left her side. Seeing Feng Jin emerge, she hurried over, supported by Madam Qin.
After all, he was her only biological son. The Empress Dowager had poured all her lifelong efforts into Emperor Xuanwen. Even though this son was not very promising, as a mother, she still cared for him wholeheartedly.
"Your Highness the Empress Dowager, please rest assured. His Majesty has taken the medicine, and Prince Jing is now guarding him. I believe nothing will go wrong, and he should wake up before long. Your Highness the Empress Dowager, you have also been tired for a long time, so please rest for a while, do not overexert yourself."
Feng Jin was also concerned about the Empress Dowager's health and quickly helped her walk outwards, urging her to rest.
Now that Emperor Xuanwen was temporarily out of danger, they should not let the Empress Dowager fall ill again.
"Yes, Your Highness the Empress Dowager, please go and rest. This old servant has already said that His Majesty is blessed by heaven and will surely be fine. You must take care of yourself and absolutely must not fall ill."
Madam Qin was also worried about the Empress Dowager's health and echoed Feng Jin's words, urging her to rest.
Ever since His Majesty fell ill, the Empress Dowager had been guarding here without leaving, day after day. Such an ordeal would be unbearable even for a strong person, let alone for the Empress Dowager, whose health was already poor.
It would be a true disaster if she were to fall ill again because of this.
The Empress Dowager also breathed a sigh of relief upon learning that Emperor Xuanwen was temporarily out of danger. Her heart was no longer so tense. She then sat down, following the words of her attendants, ate something, and rested for a moment.
Now that Emperor Xuanwen's matter was resolved, but the entire imperial palace was still under Chu Yanxi's control, they could not just sit and wait for death.
"The entire imperial palace, both inside and out, is now under the control of Chu Yanxi and the Empress. Half of the officials in the capital have also surrendered to Chu Yanxi. Now, there are very few people we can trust and rely on. We must find a way to send out a message and seek help as soon as possible!"
The Empress Dowager sat upright in her chair, her concerns also for everyone's safety. The only person they could rely on now was Ling Mo Han, but how could they send a message out with informants everywhere inside and outside the palace?