The Noble Consort is the most favored in the harem

Chapter 89 - Checking the Drug Residues

If only Imperial Physician Cheng was summoned, it would likely be useless.

So, in the end, they also brought in Imperial Physician Dou, who was skilled at detecting toxins, to ensure nothing was missed.

At the same time, the dregs of the calming medicine, its prescription, the uncooked herbs, the stove used for brewing, the medicine pot, and even the charcoal were all brought over.

Even the items used to fetch water and the cloth used to lift the lid were included—nothing was left behind.

Seeing all this, Chai Momo's swallowing became more frequent.

At this point, she could only pray to the heavens that the two Imperial Physicians made an oversight. Otherwise, she feared she would indeed have to take her entire family to the grave with her.

Imperial Physician Cheng was responsible for checking the medicine dregs, while Imperial Physician Dou carefully examined all the utensils used for brewing the medicine.

Neither left any corner unchecked.

Then, they swapped tasks, each reviewing what the other had already examined.

Time seemed to pass exceptionally slowly.

The heat outside had melted much of the ice inside the room, but even so, Chai Momo's back was drenched in sweat, leaving a large stain.

After both physicians completed their examination, they exchanged glances.

Then they turned to the Emperor and said,

"Your Majesty, we have thoroughly inspected everything and found nothing amiss.

The dosage of the calming medicine is also normal; it is indeed effective for those with insomnia."

Upon hearing this, Chai Momo's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled.

Hmph, the Second Prince missed his chance this time.

Just wait—once she regains her footing, she'll carefully deal with him!

The Second Prince clenched his fists tightly and immediately shouted,

"Impossible! That calming medicine made me drowsy every day and sapped all my strength. But ever since I stopped taking it six months ago, though I still suffer from illness, I no longer need to lie bedridden all day. How could there be nothing wrong with the medicine?"

Chai Momo, unwilling to back down, immediately retorted,

"Injustice! This old servant has been wronged! The Second Prince's illness is not recent. The physicians once declared that he wouldn't live long, but  Lan Fei took care of him meticulously, which is why the Second Prince is still alive today."

She cried as she spoke,

"How could Lan Fei's kindness be twisted into poisoning in the Second Prince's eyes? If Lan Fei heard this, who knows how heartbroken she would be!"

The Second Prince trembled with anger—this cunning servant was indeed hard to deal with.

Every time she spoke, she used Lan Fei as a shield, hiding herself behind her.

Dong Yuzhong glanced at the Second Prince's reddened eyes and could sense something suspicious was going on.

But since even the Imperial Physicians couldn't find anything, perhaps what was making the Second Prince weak every day wasn't the medicine but something else?

He was just about to speak when the Emperor gave an order.

"Dong Yuzhong, take the Imperial Physicians and thoroughly search the Second Prince's quarters and Chai Momo's residence. If you find anything suspicious, report it immediately!"