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I immediately dispatched Trusted Eunuch Xiao Luzi to secretly leave the palace and investigate the whereabouts of several old ministers who had been close to my father back in the day, to see if anyone could provide clues. At the same time, I sent another trusted maid, Chun Xing, to the Supreme Pharmacy to meticulously check the recent records of medicinal materials, especially those that could be used to make Mihunxiang or Hallucinogenic Powder. I suspected that those so-called Witnesses had been drugged, which caused them to give ambiguous Testimonies that were extremely detrimental to me.
As time passed, my heart grew heavier. There was no progress from Xiao Luzi; my father's Colleagues were either deceased or unwilling to discuss old matters. However, Chun Xing did uncover something—there had indeed been unusual consumption of several hallucinogenic herbs at the Supreme Pharmacy recently, but the eunuch in charge was a man of Consort Shu, making it impossible to investigate further.
Was there really no way out?
Just when I was nearly in despair, Yan Yu stealthily arrived at Qing Zhi Pavilion. She looked haggard, her eyes swollen.
"Wei Lan..." She grasped my hand, her voice choked with emotion. "I'm sorry..."
I was taken aback. "Yan Yu, what happened?"
Yan Yu pulled out a small Aroma Pouch from her bosom and handed it to me. "This is... what Consort Shu rewarded me with last time. She said the spices in this Aroma Pouch have Calming Sleep Aid properties and told me to wear it close to my body. I... I didn’t think much of it at the time... but these past few days, I've been feeling dizzy and have had strange dreams... I secretly consulted an old woman who understands pharmacology, and she said... the spices in this Aroma Pouch can cause one to become disoriented over time and easily controlled by others..."
I took the Aroma Pouch, brought it close to my nose for a sniff, then poured out the contents to examine them closely. Sure enough! It contained powdered Mi Gu Zi and Worry-Free Grass! While these two substances are harmless when used separately, inhaling them together over a long period can produce hallucinogenic effects, making one unknowingly follow others' commands!
Consort Shu! What a vicious scheme! Not only did she want to frame me, but she also aimed to control Yan Yu so that she would deliver "detrimental" Testimonies at critical moments! If Yan Yu hadn't discovered this in time, the consequences would have been unimaginable!
"Yan Yu, you did well!" I tightly grasped her hand. "This Aroma Pouch is the most crucial piece of evidence!"
"But... can this alone prove Consort Shu's guilt?" Yan Yu asked anxiously.
"Perhaps it can't directly convict her, but it's enough to raise suspicion in His Majesty's mind." A glint of determination flashed in my eyes. "Moreover, it gives me a breakthrough!"
I immediately instructed Chun Xing to take the Aroma Pouch and "invite" the old woman who had examined it for Yan Yu to come over. At the same time, I sent Xiao Luzi back to Supreme Pharmacy—not to check accounts this time but rather to "inquire" about any recent unusual actions by the eunuch managing the hallucinogenic herbs or if there were any weaknesses we could exploit.
This time, Xiao Luzi returned with key information. The eunuch was a gambling addict who had recently accrued a significant Gambling Debt outside the palace and was in dire straits.
I couldn't help but smirk inwardly. Indeed, having weaknesses makes things easier.
The third day arrived. Xiao Jingyuan once again brought up this matter in court. Left Chancellor Lin Yuan pressed hard for my immediate conviction.
At that moment, I appeared outside the grand hall holding the Aroma Pouch and requested an audience with His Majesty.
Inside the grand hall, I first presented the Aroma Pouch and called upon the old woman as a witness to explain its Harm and Yan Yu's recent abnormalities. While this couldn't directly prove Consort Shu's involvement, it was enough to create a stir—how could a dignified Consort Shu resort to such underhanded means against a maid!
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