Su Wanrong's pain became more and more intense, her face growing paler by the moment. A faint recognition made her realize that she might have accidentally ingested abortion pills. Her mind was in chaos, but she forced herself to stay calm, trying to recall every food and herb she had recently consumed.
" Xiao Yan, quickly, get my Chinese medicine box. There are herbs inside that can counteract this poison," Su Wanrong said weakly but urgently.
Xiao Yan Take immediate action, retrieve the wooden box Su Wanrong usually uses to prepare medicinal herbs from the cabinet. Inside the box, various herbs are neatly arranged.
Su Wanrong tremblingly points out several herbs, "Quick, use these... Salvia miltiorrhiza, Achyranthes bidentata, Cinnamomum cassia... Boil them in water according to the proportions I've specified, and give it to me to drink." Her voice gradually weakens, but she continues to give clear instructions.
Xiao Yan was filled with tears in her eyes, but she knew it was not the time to cry. She quickly and accurately followed Su Wanrong's instructions to grab the medicine, then put it into the pot for decoction, and heated it over a high flame.
Time seemed unusually long, Su Wanrong lay on the bed, enduring the pain with great effort, her eyes revealing unwavering strength. She had confidence in her medical skills, but at the same time, she was aware that facing the toxicity of the abortion medicine, any negligence could lead to irreparable consequences.
Finally, the medicine is ready. Xiao Yan carefully brings the medicine bowl to Su Wanrong's lips. Su Wanrong struggles to drink it, each sip feeling like a gamble with death.
Gradually, the intense pain begins to ease, and Su Wanrong's breathing becomes more steady. She closes her eyes and silently prays, hoping to survive this ordeal and protect her own and her child's lives.
In the dim light, Su Wanrong sat alone in the palace, her face reflecting deep struggle and exhaustion.
She recalled being summoned to the emperor's study this morning, the sweet soup that Han Yu did not touch, a seemingly unintentional gift that now sent chills down her spine.
"Wanrong, this sweet soup is very refreshing, try it," Han Yu's voice echoed in her ear at the time.
I also drank it without realizing it at the time.
The emperor used to enjoy rewarding himself with sweet soup, so this time she made the mistake of consuming it carelessly.
This is something she had never noticed in her previous life. It turns out that when she was still enjoying the favor of three thousand, the experiences and feelings of the other concubines were like this.
That bowl of sweet soup is no longer as sweet as the memories, now it's just bitter. It turns out that when God let herself be reborn, it was to experience this heart-wrenching pain.
Su Wanrong tightly grasped her robe, her gaze empty and profound. " Xiao Yan, tell me, who is the real danger in this palace? Is it the emperor who holds supreme power, or is it the hidden schemes and power struggles?"
Xiao Yan knelt on the ground, unable to meet Su Wanrong's eyes, her voice weak and sorrowful. "Your Highness, this servant does not know, but this servant believes that Your Highness's heart is purer and stronger than anyone in this palace."
Su Wanrong flashed a hint of gratitude in her eyes, took a deep breath, suppressed the pain in her heart, and said, " Xiao Yan, I don't regret coming to this palace. Every step has been guided by fate. Even if the road ahead is treacherous, I will continue for the sake of the child in my womb."
She stood up, walked resolutely to the window, and looked towards the seemingly never-ending lights deep in the palace. "The palace is full of deceit, but I am no longer afraid. I want this child to come into the world and see its brightness, even though the path is filled with thorns."
Xiao Yan Looked up at Su Wanrong's resolute figure, her heart filled with admiration and trust. In the dimness of the palace, Su Wanrong was like a candle, faint but steadfastly illuminating the path ahead.
As the night deepened in the palace, Su Wanrong's heart gradually brightened. She knew that although her path was difficult, she was prepared to face everything.
In the deep night within the palace, Su Wanrong made the decision to escape from this splendid yet treacherous place with a determined heart. She dressed in the attire of a common palace maid, veiling her face with a black headscarf, and secretly made her way through the corridors and secluded passages of the palace with Xiao Yan.
"Madam, is this really a good idea? Once discovered, the consequences would be unimaginable," Xiao Yan anxiously whispered, tightly holding Su Wanrong's hand.
Su Wanrong stopped in her tracks, turned to gaze into Xiao Yan's eyes, "There is no place for us in the palace anymore. We can only escape to have a chance at saving our lives. Don't worry, I have a plan."
Under the cover of night, they arrived at the hidden door of the palace wall. This was a loyal contact arranged in advance by Su Wanrong for times when things might get out of control, waiting for their arrival outside the palace.
"Your Highness, everything is ready. Please follow me," a man dressed in ordinary clothes said in a low voice. He was Su Wanrong's old friend outside the palace, Teacher Chu, who had helped her at several court banquets.
The tense atmosphere in the palace quickly escalated as the eunuchs and maids' panic and confusion quickly raised the palace's high alert.
Emperor Han Yu After receiving the news that Empress Su has left the palace without permission, he was furious and his face turned ashen.
The ministers looked at each other and discussed in whispers, casting occasional glances at Grand Preceptor, expressing shock and confusion about his daughter's departure.
"Grand Preceptor, your daughter, one is the ailing empress, the other is the suddenly disappeared Second-rank concubine. This is not a good sign for your official position and your head." A minister whispered with concern.
At this moment, a eunuch hurriedly approached, holding a letter and an exquisite token with the characters "Phoenix" and "Yù" engraved on it. The emperor was originally extremely angry, but upon seeing the token, his expression suddenly became serious.
"Show me!" Han Yu eagerly took the letter and as he flipped through it, his expression changed from anger to shock, ultimately freezing in deep contemplation. The handwriting in the letter was identical to that of the late Chen Feng'er Queen, with each word carrying memories and emotions of the past.
"Han Yu, it may sound absurd for servants to claim to be reincarnated, but I do possess the memories of Chen Feng'er, and I believe that after you see the handwriting and tone of this letter, you will find your own answers. servants approached Your Majesty and Han Xi again mainly out of longing, with no other intentions."
After spending so much time together, you still do not recognize the bond between you and your daughter. Heaven and earth can bear witness, and the sun and moon can attest to it. How has servants treated Han Xi all this time? I believe Your Majesty has also seen it with your own eyes. If it weren't for the fact that she is not the birth mother, who else could repeatedly test the Emperor's intentions, yet still be sincere in return?
In times of danger, Han Xi has sincerely protected servants. However, this time, Your Majesty has truly hurt servants's heart. This unexpected child, servants has made a commitment to. servants would rather not have Yuer, not have Han Xi, but it is impossible to abandon this child.
This token was newly sewn by servants. Apart from servants, no one in the world can sew an identical token of love.
If Your Majesty still does not believe and insists on punishing servants's relative, the Su family of Grand Preceptor, then servants can only go and die in front of the Chen family's ancestral tomb. We shall never meet again in life or death."
The Emperor's hand trembled, he took a deep breath, and ordered, "Quick! Immediately search for Su Wanrong, she must be safely brought back! I want to see her in person! Whoever finds her, I will reward with ten thousand taels of gold!"
In the palace, a rapid search operation unfolded. The emperor's orders swept through the entire palace like a raging storm, filling every corner with urgency and unease.
In a corner of the palace, Grand Preceptor's face turned pale, knowing that this event would likely shake the power structure of the entire court. His daughters, one the current empress and the other a favored concubine of the emperor, their fates would directly impact his position and even his life.
At this moment, dark clouds loomed over the palace, and everyone was nervously awaiting the development of the events. The whereabouts of Su Wanrong became the most important focus of the entire palace.
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