Seeing Bai Ruozhu agree to it, Jiang Yichun was a bit worried, but considering her usual prudence, she must have a plan, so he decided to go along with her.

But what does Chisong mean? Perhaps he should keep a close eye on Chisong later.

Subsequently, Chisong also relented, allowing the release of the Second Prince. Seeing the Emperor safe and sound, the Second Prince couldn’t help but cry.

"Father, it’s good that you’re fine, it’s finally over." The Second Prince said with a choked voice.

The Emperor’s eyes reddened as well, "Cilang, you’ve suffered, I heard I even hurt you, are you okay?"

"I’m fine, that wasn’t your intention, it will heal in a few days." The Second Prince replied.

Many officials were very moved, some even wiped away tears, many secretly saying the Second Prince is so filial and genuinely doesn’t want to harm the Emperor like a traitor.

Chisong, standing by, said sourly, "Let the Emperor and the Second Prince catch up later, aren’t you saying you want to remove the Poisonous Insect from Empress Yazi? Don’t delay time."

The Second Prince glared at him fiercely, "Thank you so much for your concern, General Chisong."

He almost spat out the words through gritted teeth, everyone could hear the sarcastic tone, but General Chisong wouldn’t have gotten to his position without a thick skin.

He chuckled twice, "I’ve been busy all day, it’s my duty to serve His Majesty loyally."

The Second Prince snorted coldly, ignoring him, and the group headed straight for Yazi’s bedchamber.

Bai Ruozhu had thought that Yazi would hide; after all, someone controlled by Poisonous Insect wouldn’t stupidly wait for the other side to remove it?

She had already eliminated two Poisonous Insects, and the opponent knew she had this ability, would they stay and wait for her to deal with them?

But Empress Yazi was indeed in the bedchamber, she hadn’t hidden, nor seemed repulsed, saying only, "How could I be controlled by a Poisonous Insect? Why don’t I feel anything myself?"

"Mother Empress, if you’re not controlled by Poisonous Insect, why would you accuse me of harming Father? Just let Master Bai check on you." The Second Prince said.

Empress Yazi’s expression fluctuated, after a while she said in a deep voice, "Alright, I hope you’re not harming me."

"We’re saving you!" The Emperor said.

The people then looked at Bai Ruozhu, curious about her next steps. Bai Ruozhu calmly said, "Removing the Poisonous Insect requires an array. I will let my maid set it up, to prevent any spies from suddenly attacking the Empress during the removal process."

She signaled to Yizi to set up the array, and then subtly gestured to Yizi.

The hand sign was one familiar to both her and Yizi; Yizi would add some illusory effects to her defensive array, making the scene within appear blurry to onlookers.

Then Bai Ruozhu discreetly spread a small amount of drug powder, a very mild hallucinogen, to prevent chaos when she and Empress Yazi suddenly vanished.

She instructed Empress Yazi to sit cross-legged, took out the silver needle, and began acupuncture for Yazi, though this was not necessary, it was to mislead the onlookers and also make Yazi pass out.

"Why is it unclear? What’s Master Bai up to?" General Chisong suddenly asked.

"General, please watch without speaking out of turn, lest an error occurs in my process." Bai Ruozhu said unceremoniously.

"Is this meant to deceive us?" General Chisong said unhappily.

Bai Ruozhu paused, "I’m not preventing you from watching, am I? Removing the Poisonous Insect requires an array, lest the insect escapes and injures those around. Do you think your sword can cut down a Poisonous Insect?"

Many people, upon hearing the insect might escape, hurriedly backed away a few steps.

"General Chisong interrupting me repeatedly, can the insect still be removed? If you don’t want me to proceed, let’s stop, to avoid blaming me for any mishap. Even regular doctors wouldn’t be disrupted while performing acupuncture on patients." Bai Ruozhu said loudly.

The Second Prince, anxious upon hearing this, glared at Chisong, "Can’t you keep quiet and not disturb the doctor?"

The Emperor also hastily said, "You can still see inside, why cling to this, General Chisong?"

Chisong’s face looked unpleasant, "I worry she might manipulate the Empress; you’ll regret it if she uses evil techniques."

Many inhaled sharply; General Chisong was truly audacious, speaking this way to the present Emperor and the future one in the Palace.

At this moment, the astrologer stepped out, loudly declaring, "I am here, no one will use evil techniques! I swear by the Astrologer Family’s reputation, I favor no side and will not ignore any evil technique."

With the astrologer’s words, everyone expressed trust, knowing the Astrologer Family is the largest Yin Yang Master family in Fusang, and he risked his family’s reputation, there couldn’t be deceit.

In those times, Fusang people still valued family reputation greatly.

Chisong snorted coldly, finally quieting down.

Bai Ruozhu provocatively glanced at him, continuing with Empress Yazi’s exorcism.

She released Xiaomao, which flew to Yazi’s forehead. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

"This is my pet, specialized in suppressing diverse Poisonous Insects." Bai Ruozhu explained proactively to avoid Chisong disturbing again.

Of course, she wouldn’t reveal that Xiaomao was also a Poisonous Insect; not everyone understands the benign insects.

Sure enough, Chisong murmured, "What pet? Looks more like a Poisonous Insect."

Bai Ruozhu laughed disdainfully, "Has the General seen a Poisonous Insect before? They are usually terrifying, either black or unsettlingly colorful, where would you find one so purely white?"

Soon Xiaomao gave feedback, indeed there was a Poisonous Insect inside Yazi.

Bai Ruozhu calculated the timing, her drug should soon take effect.

She sealed her hand in her sleeve, forming a vague human silhouette, and pulled Empress Yazi into the space.

"Why has the silhouette become faint? What’s Bai Ruozhu up to?" General Chisong cried again.

"General, please stay quiet, Master Bai is at a critical point in the removal!" The Second Prince said harshly.

Jiang Yichun strode up to him, suddenly grabbing his collar, "Are you finished? Is my wife someone for you to find fault with? Don’t think that being Fusang’s General means I don’t dare hit you!"

No one expected Jiang Yichun to suddenly act, but knowing his usual cold demeanor and rumored bad temper, it wasn’t surprising if he snapped.

Jiang Yichun’s men immediately surrounded him, ready to protect him; onlookers among the officials felt frightened, retreating a few steps.

"Lord Jiang, calm down, if you fight, won’t it distract Master Bai?" A Fusang Official, speaking somewhat broken Fusang Language, advised.