CHAPTER 89: CHAPTER 89 CHECKING MEDICINE RESIDUE

If we rely solely on Doctor Cheng, I’m afraid it’s useless.

Therefore, in the end, Doctor Dou, who is skilled in detecting toxins, was also invited, so that the results would be accurate.

At the same time, the remnants of the sleeping pills, along with the recipe and the unboiled medicine, as well as the stove used for boiling the medicine, the medicine pot, and the charcoal were all brought here.

Even the items for fetching water and the cloth for lifting the lid were included, leaving nothing behind.

Seeing this, Nanny Chai gulped more frequently.

Now we can only pray to heaven for these two Imperial Physicians to make a mistake.

Otherwise, she fears she might have to die along with her whole family.

Doctor Cheng was in charge of inspecting the remnants of the medicine, while Doctor Dou carefully examined all the tools used for boiling medicine one by one.

Neither would miss any details.

Then they switched and re-examined what the other had already checked.

Time seemed to pass extraordinarily slowly.

The heat outside melted quite a bit of the ice inside the room.

Yet, even so, Nanny Chai’s back was soaked with sweat.

Leaving a trace of sweat.

After the examination, the two Imperial Physicians glanced at each other.

Then they spoke to the Emperor.

"Your Majesty, both of us have examined everything, and found nothing amiss."

"The dosage of the sleeping pills is also normal and indeed effective for those suffering from insomnia."

Upon hearing this, Nanny Chai’s heart finally settled down.

Humph, the Second Prince missed his chance this time.

Once she turns the tables, she’ll carefully deal with him when she returns!

The Second Prince clenched his fists!

He immediately shouted.

"Impossible, those sleeping pills leave me dizzy every day, without a bit of strength. Yet since I stopped taking them half a year ago, though the pain persists, I’m no longer bedridden day after day. How could this medicine be untouched?"

Nanny Chai, unwilling to show weakness, retorted immediately.

"Injustice, I’m being wronged. The Second Prince’s illness isn’t a matter of one or two days; even a physician once declared that he wouldn’t live long, yet Lady Lan’s meticulous care allowed the Second Prince to live until today."

She spoke while crying.

"The kind heart of Her Ladyship, how could it sound from the Second Prince’s mouth like poisoning? If Her Ladyship knew, she would be heartbroken beyond words!"

The Second Prince trembled with anger, this cunning servant was indeed difficult to deal with.

Relying on Lady Lan as a shield while hiding behind her.

Dong Yuzhong noticed the Second Prince’s bloodshot eyes and naturally sensed something was awry.

But since the physicians couldn’t detect it, could it be that what made the Second Prince weak wasn’t medicine, but something else?

Just when contemplating whether or not to speak...

The Emperor had already ordered.

"Dong Yuzhong, take the Imperial Physicians and thoroughly search the Second Prince’s courtyard and Nanny Chai’s residence. Report immediately if there are any suspicious findings!"

"Yes!"

Nanny Chai originally thought this incident would end here.

Unexpectedly, the matter continued to be pursued.

She’s not afraid of finding anything suspicious, as that thing isn’t at her residence.

However, many items in her possession were skimmed from the Second Prince.

If Mr. Dong goes to investigate, wouldn’t her secret be exposed right away?

Thinking of this, the heart she had just settled rose again.

She’s afraid there’s no escaping this time.

She hopes Bing Mei can understand the hint given before Dong Yuzhong brought her here and quickly seeks the help of Lady Lan.

Time is ticking away second by second.

Nanny Chai, being somewhat advanced in years and used to comfort, found her limbs numb from kneeling, yet the Emperor did not permit her to rise.

Big sweat droplets hung on her forehead.

A large area of her clothes at the back was soaked.

She kept praying for the Bodhisattva’s blessing.

"Lady Lan has arrived."

Upon hearing this voice, it was like heavenly music to Nanny Chai.

Her teeth almost bit into her lip from excitement.

With Lady Lan’s arrival, there would naturally be someone to stand up for her.

With tears in her eyes, she looked outside.

Only to see Lady Lan coming hurriedly with her belly, visibly worried.

Upon entering, she looked at the Second Prince, her concern evident.

"Hao’er, are you alright?"

Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned.

The Second Prince rarely saw Lady Lan show such care and affection.

Most times, she was very courteous to him.

So courteous, it seemed somewhat distant.

Today, however, she displayed a worried and loving expression, deepening the Second Prince’s unease.

So he coughed twice and calmly replied.

"I am fine, Mother."

Lady Lan’s attempt to display a motherly image was blocked by the Second Prince’s indifference.

She took a deep breath and turned to the Emperor with affection, saying.

"Your Majesty, pardon my unseemliness. Hearing suddenly about the Second Prince’s departure from Zeping State, I rushed here anxiously. Thankfully, the Second Prince is unharmed; otherwise, my role as a mother would be too unworthy."

As she spoke, tears streamed.

Being pregnant, her emotions easily turned the tears into a continuous stream.

The Emperor, originally a bit impatient, had to suppress his anger upon seeing her prominent belly.

Addressing Nanny Chai, he said.

"You do focus on things far away while neglecting what’s near."

Although the Emperor did not elaborate, Lady Lan understood.

It seemed Nanny Chai secretly sent her the message, yet the Emperor’s stance on this was still unclear.

Thus, she restrained her crying.

Standing silently by the side.

And Zhuai Yun, accompanying her, promptly reminded.

"Lady Lan is already eight months pregnant, the physician advises against standing for too long."

Upon hearing this, the Emperor waved and calmly said to Lady Lan.

"Sit down first, be careful of the child."

"Yes, I obey Your Majesty."

When she sat, she needed to support her waist, lest it sprain.

And sitting down, the first thing she did was beckon to the Second Prince, saying.

"Come here, accompany your mother for a while; I miss you very much after not seeing you for several days."

Towards Nanny Chai, the Second Prince could be cold and ruthless.

However, in facing Lady Lan, an inexplicable emotional entanglement lingered within him.

After all, since birth, aside from the nannies and maids, Lady Lan was whom he interacted with most.

He once wanted to treat Lady Lan as his biological mother, but reality slapped him hard.

Not to mention, after Empress Xu passed away, his life dramatically declined.

There were times during his visits when he overheard Lady Lan speaking of wanting a child nearby.

To him, this was undoubtedly a blow.

But from Lady Lan’s perspective, this was natural.

Who wouldn’t want to have their own child?

If she had already had a child back then, she likely wouldn’t have cared for the Second Prince deprived of his mother.