allonlinenovel Chapter 314 Let him sleep forever.
Chapter 314 Let him sleep forever.
The Empress remained silent for a long time before finally speaking slowly. Her voice was cold and deep, as if it could penetrate one's bones: "This was all a carefully planned scheme by the Emperor and the Imperial Hospital. They had only one purpose: to test the Crown Prince."
Upon hearing this, Su Nuannuan felt a chill run down her spine. She frowned deeply, pondered for a moment, and then said, "As expected, I knew there was something fishy going on. But so far, His Majesty has not shown any intention of 'awakening.' What is going on?"
The Queen sighed softly and replied, "Perhaps it's because the result of this test did not satisfy him."
Upon hearing this, Su Nuannuan's anger flared up instantly. She said angrily, "What kind of result does he want? Is he only satisfied if the Crown Prince forces the emperor to abdicate and ascend the throne?" However, despite her rage, she kept her voice very low, afraid that others would hear her.
The Empress glanced at Su Nuannuan, remained silent for a moment, and then Su Nuannuan suddenly said, "Your Majesty, since the Emperor is unwilling to wake up, let's just not let him wake up."
Su Nuannuan's suggestion was absolutely groundbreaking, leaving the Empress utterly astonished. After all, such an idea was far too unconventional; even the Empress herself, though she had had similar thoughts before, had never actually put them into practice.
"Consort Zhuang, do you know what you're saying?" the Empress asked Su Nuannuan with a cold face.
Faced with the Empress's question, Su Nuannuan did not back down. She answered frankly, "Your Majesty, I know that this is extremely risky, but I am also a mother. Even if it is not for His Highness the Crown Prince, but just for Jingcheng, I am determined to do so."
The Empress gazed at Su Nuannuan, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes. She remained silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Do you have any specific methods? Tampering with the Emperor's medicine is probably unlikely to work. After all, if something happens to the Emperor, the first thing to be investigated will be the dregs of the medicine."
Su Nuannuan smiled slightly, seemingly already confident, and replied softly, "Your Majesty, I naturally understand that. However, I have thought of a feasible method..."
The Empress frowned slightly and pressed, "Oh? Tell me about it."
"Your Majesty the Empress doesn't object?"
The Empress remained silent for a while, then finally made up her mind. A fierce look appeared on her face as she said, "You are right about one thing. I am also a mother. How can I sit idly by and watch the Emperor harm his own child like this? Since he has no intention of being a good father or a good emperor, then let him sleep forever!"
"Since Her Majesty the Empress agrees, the rest is up to me."
Then she asked softly, "Your Majesty, shall we still burn ambergris incense in the Hall of Diligent Governance every day?"
The Empress paused slightly, then nodded and said, "That's right, that's how it always has been. However, recently we haven't been burning ambergris, but have switched to other incense. This was done on Consort Qi's own initiative, and she's been taking care of me lately."
"Is Consort Qi attending to the ailing Consort?" She frowned slightly, seemingly surprised by this situation. "Is there no shift for her?"
The Empress slowly shook her head and explained softly, "No. She kept saying that she felt sorry for her sisters and couldn't bear to see the ladies so tired, so she took the initiative to take on the task of attending to the sick. If it weren't for her actions, I'm afraid I would have had to spend some more time testing the Emperor before I could get the final result."
"It seems that this Consort Qi must be one of His Majesty's confidantes. In that case, things become much easier." Su Nuannuan's lips curled into a barely perceptible smile as she continued, "I have some knowledge of incense making, and now that ambergris is no longer burned in the Hall of Diligent Governance, this undoubtedly provides us with an excellent opportunity. As long as we manipulate things a little, we can surely put His Majesty into a complete coma without anyone noticing, and ultimately cause him to pass away in his sleep."
When Su Nuannuan said the words "death", her voice was so soft that it was almost imperceptible, like a gentle breeze.
“Even if something really happens, Consort Qi will be there to protect us, and it will definitely not implicate us.” A sly glint flashed in Su Nuannuan’s eyes as she continued, “After all, she is the Emperor’s woman.”
"The Emperor is in trouble, and she is attending to him. There's no way she could shift the blame onto us."
The Empress looked at Su Nuannuan, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes. She earnestly advised, "Although the plan seems flawless, it's still best to be cautious in everything you do. You must not give anyone any leverage. You still have two children to take care of. If things are exposed, the consequences could be unimaginable. So, if you really feel unsure, let's hold back for now, plan carefully, and ensure our own safety first."
"Your Majesty, please rest assured, I know what I'm doing. I will not do anything that I know is impossible. After all, a person only has one life, and I haven't lived enough yet."
"Oh, by the way, Your Majesty, how is Consort Qin doing now? Is she still under house arrest?" Su Nuannuan asked as if she had suddenly remembered something.
"Yes, she's still under house arrest. Whether she's truly insane or feigning it, once everything has settled down, let her go to the mansion with Jingxu," the Empress replied.
"Oh, I see..." Su Nuannuan nodded thoughtfully, then, as if remembering something, continued, "Also, Your Majesty, do you know that there is an eleventh prince in the Cold Palace?"
"Of course I know. But since His Majesty is still alive, she and her son can only suffer in the Cold Palace for the time being. I only hope that she can hold on until the end and see the light at the end of the tunnel." The Empress sighed helplessly.
"Hmm, I hope so! But she seems to be sick..." Su Nuannuan echoed.
"Yes, I had a young apprentice give the medicine to the eleventh prince."
"Your Majesty is beautiful and kind-hearted. Then I have nothing else to report. I must hurry back to make preparations. Your Majesty, please wait patiently for news. I will take my leave now."
After Su Nuannuan finished speaking, she respectfully bowed to the Empress, and without waiting for the Empress's reply, she turned and walked towards the door. When she reached the door, she summoned her personal maid, Tingxue, and after getting into a sedan chair, she headed straight for Cuiwei Palace.
"Yingqiu, tell our people to be alert and cooperate with Consort Zhuang's people if necessary," the Empress whispered, looking at the empty doorway.