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Chapter 319 Identification Results
Hearing Consort Jing's words, the Empress thought to herself, "Just as I thought."
Although she was already prepared, Consort Jing's actions today were all aimed at waking the emperor.
But to everyone's surprise, she actually dared to feed the Emperor this An Sheng Bao Ji Pill.
Although she had never heard of this pill, she knew that Rong Sheng had previously developed the Ginseng Baoji Pill.
Based on her speculation, An Sheng Bao Ji Wan and the Ginseng Bao Ji Wan made by the Rong family probably have similar effects.
She also heard that the formula was developed by Lu Hanting's concubine, Wu Weiwei, but was actually stolen and produced by Jiangnan Rongsheng.
However, the ginseng health pills developed by Rong Sheng killed Consort Kang and his own mother. At that time, the emperor even investigated and confiscated the Rong family's property because of this.
Therefore, it did not circulate in the world.
She had indeed understood what Consort Jing meant from her words.
This medicine could absolutely not be poison!
The Empress looked at Consort Jing with a deep expression.
What was Consort Jing's motive for wanting the Emperor to wake up?
Considering her connection with the Marquis of Dingguo's mansion, could it be that she did it to save Lu Hanting from prison?
What kind of relationship could exist between them that would make Consort Jing risk going against her to save him?
Speaking of this, the Empress recalled the marriage proposal she had made to Grand Tutor Liu some time ago regarding the Crown Prince and the eldest daughter of the Liu family.
She vaguely heard rumors that it was because of Consort Jing's interference that Grand Tutor Liu was unwilling to marry his daughter to the Crown Prince.
What role did Consort Jing play in this?
To act as a go-between?
Or did she reach some kind of agreement with Lu Hanting?
The Empress looked sharply at Consort Jing.
"So, Consort Jing, you're denying that you harmed the Emperor?"
"Your Majesty, I am the Emperor's concubine, and I love him. How could I possibly commit regicide?"
"Hehe, that's not necessarily true!"
Given the precedent set by Consort Jing, regardless of her motives, as long as she gets the imperial physicians to accuse the pills of being poisonous, Consort Jing and her group will surely come to a bad end.
The Empress's gaze swept towards Wang Chengbin.
"Lord Wang, please trouble you to invite the people from the Imperial Hospital over here!"
Imperial College.
"Grand Tutor Liu, the Empress has ordered you to come over immediately!"
Eunuch Liu frowned.
"Eunuch Wei, do you know why the Empress summoned me?"
"Grand Tutor Liu, you will know about this when you go there."
Seeing that he could not get any information from Eunuch Wei, Grand Tutor Liu had no choice but to put away the files at hand.
At this time, there were quite a few people standing outside the Hall of Mental Cultivation.
Besides Grand Tutor Liu, Prime Minister Yan was also invited by the Empress.
Of course, all the imperial physicians from the Imperial Medical Academy were also summoned.
The Empress's gaze swept sharply over the assembled officials.
"Ministers, Consort Jing has just fed His Majesty a white pill of unknown medicinal properties."
She called the pill "An Sheng Bao Ji Wan" (安生保济丸), saying it could revive the emperor.
However, I think this pill is similar to the poison pill that the Rong family of Jiangnan presented to Consort Kang before. Because I am worried that it may be harmful to the Emperor's health, I have summoned everyone.
"I hope everyone will bear witness, and that the people of the Imperial Medical Academy will also carefully examine this Ansheng Baoji Pill to see whether it is poison or an antidote..."
The ministers below had different thoughts upon hearing the empress's words.
Grand Tutor Liu looked at Consort Jing, his expression solemn.
He was not informed of this matter. Could it have been Consort Jing's own idea?
Consort Jing is truly foolish!
If they want to revive the Emperor, why don't they discuss it with him first? That way, they won't be in a passive position.
Not to mention that today the Empress has caught her red-handed.
Although this medicine is definitely not poison, the Empress just said that this An Sheng Bao Ji Pill is almost exactly the same as the one that the Rong family of Jiangnan presented back then. The Empress may very well turn this antidote into poison.
Liu Taifu looked at the group of people from the Imperial Hospital, and saw that a few of them slightly raised their eyes in response.
Wang Wenbin had been watching the actions of the people from the Imperial Medical Academy closely, so he naturally saw this scene.
The Empress was right; Grand Tutor Liu had indeed become involved with Consort Jing.
Therefore, it seems that their goal was to rescue Lu Hanting.
Want to save Lu Hanting? Hmph, we'll see if he'll allow it.
Thinking of how his nephew had been castrated by Lu Hanting some time ago, Wang Wenbin felt a surge of anger.
Now that he has the opportunity, he is determined to avenge this grudge against Lu Hanting, which is why he has turned to the Empress.
……
On his way here, Gao Yuanzheng received a message from the Empress.
His words made it clear that regardless of whether the pill in front of him was the real antidote or something else, he could only call it poison.
After all, the Empress's plan was not to wake the Emperor up.
Now that he had already sided with the Empress, he could not betray her halfway.
Having made up his mind, the High Court then ordered the imperial physicians to cut and examine the white pill.
Prime Minister Yan watched the chaotic scene unfold, remaining aloof and observing as if it were none of his business.
He was the Empress Dowager's man, and seeing the Empress and Consort Jing fighting like dogs, he was naturally happy to see it happen.
Thinking about the Empress Dowager's plan, he calmly watched the group's performance.
Seeing Prime Minister Yan's indifferent attitude, the Empress raised her eyes and glanced at him.
"Prime Minister Yan, do you perhaps have a different opinion on this matter?"
According to her investigation, Prime Minister Yan was a down-on-his-luck scholar whom the Empress Dowager had sponsored in his early years. If she hadn't made an alliance with the Empress Dowager earlier, she would probably still need to be wary of him today.
"Your Majesty, I have no other suggestions. I only care about the result."
Anyone who attempts to assassinate the Emperor will be punished for regicide!
These are the Empress Dowager's original words, and also Yan Kuan's answer to the Empress today.
The Empress was clearly dissatisfied with his impartial and moderate statement.
However, to put it another way, Prime Minister Yan will not interfere with her affair with Consort Jing today.
That way, I'll have a better chance of winning.
The Queen said with satisfaction, "If that's the case, then you can stand aside and be a witness!"
The test results came back quickly.
The High Court official, holding the results of the imperial physicians' discussion, addressed the Empress: "Your Majesty, I have verified it! This pill..."
Consort Jing looked at the Imperial Physician Gao with some trepidation.
She knew that most of the imperial physicians here had been bribed by the Empress, but a small number were still on her and Grand Tutor Liu's side.
Even if we consider the number of people, the result shouldn't be too bad.
"But is there something wrong with the pills?"
Consort Jing glanced at the Imperial Physician Gao and couldn't help but ask.
Although the Empress maintained her composure on the surface, she couldn't help but feel worried inside.
After all, this is related to whether the crown prince can successfully ascend to the throne.
The High Court judge glanced at the crowd, then announced loudly, "After examination by the Imperial Medical Academy, this An Sheng Bao Ji Pill is found to be non-toxic!"
"Court Chief Justice Gao, you..."