The Enchanting Imperial Concubine (Book 2)

Chapter 382 - The Purse

Before Ning Chen could speak, a familiar female voice suddenly came from outside the door.

"Wan Xiuyuan, don't panic. I have made a discovery that seems to clarify your doubts..."

Everyone turned their heads to see Ye Yun entering with a cold expression.

Behind her, Kong Qing was escorting a little eunuch, and upon entering, she pressed him down to kneel on the ground.

"What does Your Highness, Zhaoyi, mean by this? Who is this person?" Wan Xiuyuan's gaze flickered slightly.

Clearly, she was caught off guard by Ye Yun's sudden arrival.

"Who this person is can wait for later. I hurried here because I have something to report to the Emperor," Ye Yun said, her expression indifferent and her tone somewhat icy.

"Since Wan Xiuyuan is so concerned about the Eldest Prince, what I have discovered must certainly interest you."

Her gaze was too oppressive, causing Wan Xiuyuan to unconsciously avert her eyes slightly.

At the same time, Wan Shi's thoughts were gradually becoming confused.

Ye Yun's aggressive entrance made Wan Shi's carefully laid plans feel somewhat unsettled.

However, Ye Yun did not give her a chance to speak and directly explained to Ning Chen the reason for her visit.

"Your Majesty, I felt some discomfort in my stomach after breakfast today. I wanted to call for Imperial Physician Shen to take a look, but he was summoned to Qixiang Palace. Since the scenery looked nice after the rain, I decided to take a walk and conveniently went to the Imperial Hospital to get some medicine.

Unexpectedly, I encountered this person sneaking out of the Imperial Hospital with a paper package, looking suspicious. When I questioned him, he hesitated, which made me suspect him, so I had him detained and discovered this."

After speaking, Huiyue stepped forward and handed over a paper package, which she opened to reveal still-warm medicinal dregs.

"Imperial Physician Zhang, please take a look at what this is." Ning Chen said, his expression steady as he gestured.

Imperial Physician Zhang immediately stepped forward and smelled the contents, his brow furrowing in confusion.

"Your Majesty, the contents of this medicinal dregs are identical to the prescription I prescribed for the Eldest Prince."

Ye Yun cast a cold glance at the kneeling eunuch on the floor and said, "May I ask, Imperial Physician Zhang, is there anyone in the palace who is taking the same medicine as the Eldest Prince?"

"There is none," Imperial Physician Zhang shook his head. "The Eldest Prince has a weak constitution, so I only use mild medicinal herbs. Ordinary people would find this treatment too slow and unsuitable."

Upon receiving this affirmative answer, Ye Yun turned to Ning Chen again.

"Your Majesty, this person has stolen the Eldest Prince's medicinal dregs, and his intentions are truly suspicious. Furthermore, he is a lowly eunuch from Qixiang Palace."

Ye Yun had arrived late and had only heard Wan Shi shout about why Imperial Physician Shen wanted to harm the Eldest Prince, without knowing the prior events. But now that she had brought the same medicinal dregs, Ning Chen understood.

Someone had intentionally switched the medicinal dregs to frame Imperial Physician Shen.

"Wan Xiuyuan, do you have anything to explain to me about this matter? Why did your person steal the Eldest Prince's medicinal dregs?" Ning Chen's expression darkened, becoming somewhat frightening.