The second prince, Rong Xiang, found out about what had happened in Glazed Jade Palace early in the morning. Feeling dizzy, he staggered and almost fell.
He understood Xuan Chengdi's personality very well. His nose was very sensitive to smells. Otherwise, Imperial Concubine Li would not have spent so much money to buy incense and burn it every day …
And now, Imperial Concubine Li's entire body was stinky, and the emperor had fainted from the smell. This was simply a disaster from the heavens. The current situation was not clear. The empress was in charge of the phoenix seal, and the crown prince had not made any major mistakes. If Imperial Concubine Li lost favor, would it be possible for him to take another step forward?
With this fear and unease, Rong Xiang headed straight for Glazed Jade Palace early in the morning, wanting to see what was going on. Who knew that his father Emperor would still be here?
Could it be that there was still a chance for the situation to take a turn for the better? A hint of joy appeared in his heart, and Rong Xiang quickly entered the hall. Just as he entered, he did not even have the chance to greet his father before fainting from the stench that assailed his nostrils …
The hall was once again thrown into chaos, and Yu Xiang had almost become a full-time handkerchief giver.
Covering himself with the wet cloth, Rong Xiang saluted, but his heart was cold. His mother was already this stinky, yet she had not been kicked to the cold palace. It really was a miracle …
After that, he heard that the stench could be removed by soaking in the hot springs for three hours. His eyes immediately lit up, as he stepped forward and requested: "Father Emperor, son is willing to escort imperial concubine mother to Luofang Palace."
Xuan Chengdi also had some thoughts. The effects of the anti-aging pill were clear. Imperial Concubine Li's young and beautiful face not only moved his heart, it also moved his heart. If this stench could be removed, he could also take one … Wouldn't he be able to regain his youth? When that time came … Would there be any need to worry about the crown prince stealing his power?
Thinking like this, he endured the stench and returned to Glazed Jade Palace. He never thought that this stench could really be removed.
Hearing Rong Xiang's request, he agreed and continued: "You have a sincere heart and filial piety. Come with me."
Rong Xiang happily agreed, and Imperial Concubine Li also had a look of joy.
Just as they were about to leave Luofang Palace, a eunuch quietly left and headed in the direction of the Eastern Palace.
Shi Qing was held in the palm of Qin Mo's hand. Although he could not see who had arrived, this did not prevent him from excitedly listening to the eunuch's report. Once he learned that the Emperor and Imperial Concubine Li were heading to Luofang Palace, he immediately had an idea.
In the palace, Qin Mo definitely wouldn't be able to kill the emperor. However, in the temporary imperial residence, even if there were guards, there would definitely be many loopholes. What's more, the old emperor had only thought of this on the spur of the moment, so there was no way he could have planned everything thoroughly.
As Shi Qing thought about this, she suddenly felt that she had touched upon the truth.
At this moment, Qin Mo also stood up. He wore a wide robe with long sleeves and a jade crown to tie up his hair. Although the Crown Prince's appearance was ordinary, his temperament at this moment was outstanding. He habitually touched the jade pendant in his hand and gave an order. "Pass my order to Commander Ma, guard Luo Fang Palace."
Shi Qing was excited. They were finally going to reel in the net! But … was he really going to bear the crime of regicide? Shi Qing felt a little awkward, but it didn't take long for him to realize how silly and sweet he was …
Emperor Xuancheng brought Imperial Concubine Li to Luofang's temporary imperial residence. There was no Ben You Song Lin San Zhu Zheng Na Meng Shuang Wu Yu Yu Yu Yu
Xuan Chengdi didn't go down. He sat at the side and watched quietly. Three hours could not be considered long, but it also could not be considered short. But compared to regaining one's youth, it was not worth mentioning.
Rong Xiang stood guard outside, feeling very anxious. He was worried that if the smell on Imperial Concubine Li's body could not be removed, what would happen to the mother and son … After losing the Emperor's favor, his wings were still weak. How could he fight against the Crown Prince? Many thoughts flashed through Rong Xiang's mind. Out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at the temporary imperial residence that was not well guarded. He even began to have thoughts of treason.
If … If … No! He quickly shook his head and threw these thoughts out of his mind, but since the seeds had already sprouted, they had already taken root in his heart.
It was said to be three hours, but after Imperial Concubine Li soaked for an hour, the nauseating stench miraculously began to fade. Emperor Xuancheng noticed this phenomenon before Imperial Concubine Li did. His murky eyes suddenly lit up, and he stood up from his chair.
Imperial Concubine Li herself could not understand it that clearly, but seeing Emperor Xuancheng's expression, she knew that soaking in the hot spring really did have a miraculous effect.
Emperor Xuancheng was moved. Holding the pill in his hand, he looked at Imperial Concubine Li with a fanatical gaze. It was not just because of her delicate and white skin. Even more so, it was because he had seen the success of the experiment.
Two hours later, Imperial Concubine Li walked out of the water. Her skin was smooth, and her face was like a peach blossom. Her entire body was surrounded by a faint fragrance. She was truly a peerless beauty capable of causing the downfall of a country.
She walked over to the Emperor and bowed, gently saying: "Your Majesty …"
Emperor Xuancheng excitedly helped her up. Her skin was smooth and smooth to the touch, and her fragrance seeped into his nose. Everything caused his heart to surge, and he was practically unable to hold himself back: "Beloved concubine, how do you feel?"
Imperial Concubine Li understood what he meant and gently smiled, gently saying: "This concubine feels that everything is fine. My body feels relaxed and carefree, and I keep feeling as though there is an inexhaustible energy." After saying this, she reached out and drew a circle on Emperor Xuancheng's chest, gently saying: "Your Majesty, how about you quickly take it?"
These words touched upon Emperor Xuancheng's heart. Seeing Imperial Concubine Li's appearance, he had been moved for a long time. He was much older than Imperial Concubine Li, and Imperial Concubine Li only had a few lines of worry on her face. Emperor Xuancheng's suffering was much greater. His ears were ringing from old age, his vision was blurry, his limbs were in pain … There were various ailments that troubled him. It was also these that caused this elderly emperor to lose his sense of security. He spent his days in a state of panic, fearing that the young crown prince would come and steal his position.
But now, he was actually able to recover his youth. Sure enough, the heavens were protecting him. Did they want him to continue being in power?
Imperial Concubine Li had brought some warm water over long ago, and Emperor Xuancheng smiled to her. Opening the brocade box, he took a sip of the water and placed the fragrant brown pill into his mouth.
Seeing that Emperor Xuancheng had taken it, Imperial Concubine Li quickly calmed him down then advised: "Your Majesty, this pill melts as soon as it enters your mouth. The taste is very good, but after taking it, your body will begin to heat up and sweat, but it will only last for a while …"
With a "thump" sound, Imperial Concubine Li was completely frozen in place before she could finish speaking.
After taking the pill, Emperor Xuancheng's body stiffened and fell back. His head actually hit the ground, and his eyes were wide open. White foam began to come out of his mouth, and his body began to twitch.
Imperial Concubine Li was completely dazed. At this time, a figure suddenly barged in, and Imperial Concubine Li suddenly recovered. At that time, she wanted to kill him to silence him, but after focusing, she saw that the person who had come was her son, Rong Xiang.
Rong Xiang came in and said: "Father Emperor, this son was summoned for …"
Before he could finish speaking, he noticed that something was off, and his face immediately turned pale.
Imperial Concubine Li heard Rong Xiang's words clearly, and her heart sank to the bottom. It was over, it was over!
In practically an instant, the sound of orderly footsteps could be heard from outside. There was the sound of armor rubbing against each other, as well as the sound of weapons clashing. In just a short while, the imperial guards that were guarding the imperial palace appeared, surrounding the hot spring so tightly that not even a drop of water could get through.
Imperial Concubine Li was completely dazed. She, Rong Xiang, and the Emperor that had died from poison … had all been caught in the same place. Even if it was completely unrelated to her, at this very moment, she could not explain it clearly. Moreover, the pill that the Emperor had taken was something that she had presented …
Her body felt as if it had fallen into an ice cellar. It was only at this moment that she realized that she had fallen into a trap. It was an abyss that would cause them to lose their lives.
At this time, the army moved; however, they did not rush forward to arrest them. Instead, they parted in the middle, opening up a path. They then respectfully stood there with their hands at their sides.
Imperial Concubine Li stiffly shifted her gaze and saw a figure slowly walking out from a group of dark-colored armor.
His top was black, and he had a vermilion robe that was embroidered with dark patterns. A scarlet bird soared into the sky, and his clothes were unable to hide his imposing manner. His appearance was mediocre, but his black eyes contained a frightening power.
Crown Prince: Rong Cheng.
Imperial Concubine Li never knew that the crown prince that she had always looked down on would have such a method. Everything was intertwined, and the plan was meticulous. He had pulled her soul, hooked her desires, and led her step by step into hell until she was beyond redemption.
Qin Mo looked down at her from above, the corners of his lips curled up slightly, as he gave her a mocking smile. After that, he shifted his gaze, and it seemed that he had inadvertently stopped on a corpse.
He looked at the poisoned Emperor Xuan Cheng and immediately gave the order: "Imperial physician, quickly treat father Emperor." Following this, he turned to look at Rong Xiang and said in a heavy voice: "Capture this traitor that killed his father for power and ignored his family."
Rong Xiang suddenly came to his senses. He began to beg for mercy and struggle, but his voice was muffled by the linen cloth covering his mouth. In the end, he could only look at Rong Cheng with resentment, regret, and bone-deep hatred.
The imperial physician checked Emperor Xuan Cheng's pulse, and his face became as pale as paper. He then dropped to his knees: "Your Highness, His Majesty, His Majesty … has passed away."
The crown prince stood next to Emperor Xuan Cheng's corpse, his face filled with grief and regret: "Father Emperor, son has come late!"
The officials that were standing guard heard the eunuch's announcement and all kneeled, sobbing.
After a full half an hour, someone finally stepped forward and kowtowed: "Your Highness, the late emperor has already passed away, but his will remains. You have the body of ten thousand dragons, so you must not be too sad."
The crown prince was still grieving, and he regretted the late emperor's death.
At this time, another official stepped forward and kowtowed: "The country cannot be without a ruler for a day, and the world cannot be without a ruler for a while. Your Highness, please follow the will of the heavens and the people, inherit the late emperor's will, and ascend to the throne."
Then, all the officials kowtowed and shouted: "Long live the emperor, long live the emperor."
Amidst the cheers, Qin Mo returned to the system space. Shi Qing was still in a daze, still immersed in the final climax of the reversal. In a sense, the crown prince did kill the late emperor, but in everyone's eyes, he couldn't be more innocent …
A cold question brought Shi Qing back to his senses: "Have you completed the mission?"
Shi Qing came back to his senses and immediately said: "Complete. You will be rewarded with 1000 coins. Because the mission was completed four days earlier, you will be rewarded with an additional 400 coins."
After saying this, Shi Qing was excited. Oh my god, a mission actually gave him 1400 coins, and he, the system, also received 700 coins. That was great!
He couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, "Qin Mo, you're too amazing. You only used one medicinal pill to toss them around in circles."
Qin Mo habitually touched the jade pendant in his hand and said softly: "It's not a pill."
Shi Qing didn't understand and looked up at him, just in time to see the corners of Qin Mo's mouth lift slightly, revealing an ambiguous smile: "It's desire."
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