The Empress's face instantly darkened upon hearing this, "Is this true?!"
Could that hundred-wood spirit rhino truly save the Emperor?
The eunuch, unaware of the specifics, assumed she was asking about the Emperor's preference for Ye Tinglan as the Crown Prince and immediately nodded.
"Yes, Your Majesty said among the princes, only Prince Mo possesses the most filial piety. He also praised Consort Wan, saying she is indeed fortunate and brings good fortune. Perhaps His Majesty's recovery is partly due to her..."
The mention of Feng Yinwan made the Empress's head throb again.
The fear she experienced that day at the imperial court, dominated by Feng Yinwan, surged back. The Empress knitted her brows tightly and sharply interrupted.
"Is this what I am asking you about!"
"Ah?"
The eunuch looked up in confusion, catching sight of the fury on her face, and immediately lowered his head meekly, "Then what is it?"
He was so foolish that even Suxi, standing nearby, couldn't bear to watch.
Frowning, Suxi immediately spoke up to clarify, "Your Ladyship means, His Majesty woke up for a moment after drinking the newly revised prescription from Imperial Physician Jiang. Is this true?"
"It is true."
The eunuch nodded blankly.
"These words were spoken by this servant to Eunuch Gao personally, and I also confirmed with Xiao Shunzi from the Imperial Kitchen who was responsible for decocting the medicine. It is absolutely true!"
This eunuch had been placed by them to serve His Majesty from early on, so his words were naturally not false.
The Empress waved her hand wearily, a headache throbbing. Suxi, seeing this, immediately took out a bag of golden melon seeds and tossed it to him, dismissing him.
"You may go. Return and perform your duties diligently, and you will be well rewarded."
"Yes, yes!"
The eunuch, holding the golden melon seeds, retreated with delight. After he was far away, Suxi closed the palace doors and hurried back.
"Your Ladyship."
The Empress pressed her forehead and opened her eyes with a hint of impatience.
"I didn't expect Jiang Rumò to have such a skill. It seems that hundred-wood spirit rhino is indeed a rare treasure."
Last night, after she gave the Purple Ginseng Mystic Pill to Zhu'er, the toxins in his body were temporarily suppressed. However, this was far from enough. To completely eradicate the toxins within Zhu'er, she had to obtain the hundred-wood spirit rhino.
Suxi's worries were elsewhere.
"Your Ladyship, the matter concerning the Qin family has not yet subsided. Now that His Majesty's condition has improved, if the investigation continues, it may still implicate you and the First Prince. You must think of a solution."
Their actions had always been discreet, and confinement had provided them with cover, making them even more advantageous. What was difficult was Ye Tingzhu's situation.
Those rebellious words had been spoken about him. In his rage, the Emperor had intended to depose him and send him back to Fuxiu Temple. Now, with Ye Tinglan being compared to him, it was likely...
The Empress's expression instantly turned grim.
"Absurd! He foolishly fell into someone else's trap and implicated me and Zhu'er. Treason! What solution can I possibly have?"
A cold glint of hatred flashed in her eyes, and she continued.
"Tell those below to stop pleading outside the Imperial Study. Unless someone can devise a way to restore His Majesty's health, he will not show leniency!"
"Yes."
Hearing her reply, the Empress's anger subsided slightly, and she continued.
"I have arrangements for Zhu'er. The most important thing now is to obtain that hundred-wood spirit rhino."
Since it was to be used as medicine for the Emperor, it would inevitably be handed over to the person in charge of decocting the medicine in the Imperial Kitchen. This would be their opportunity.
Suxi naturally understood this and was about to nod when she heard the Empress say, "This time, bring that person with you. It must be foolproof!"
That person...
Suxi paused for a moment at the mention, then finally nodded.
"Yes."