Chapter 767: Chapter 767: Let Her Have a Taste of It Herself!

Long Yue’s face was icy cold. Zhi Jin’s thoughts were so poisonous!

It’s the cold winter now, and the concubines’ palaces all have charcoal pots burning. The smoke from these can be toxic, so all windows must be left slightly open.

If they’re sealed tightly, it could result in death!

Not to mention, she’s pregnant now. Is this meant to kill both her and her child?

Long Yue quickly got up. While there was still fresh air in the palace, she had to find a way to leave. She couldn’t risk her own life or her child’s!

When she stood up, she realized not all the windows were closed. One of them was left slightly open.

Long Yue squinted her eyes.

She already had an inkling of Zhi Jin’s intentions.

Zhi Jin didn’t intend to kill her with the poisonous fumes, as a palace maid like her wouldn’t escape blame if that happened.

But Zhi Jin could maintain a low concentration of toxic fumes in the palace. In this way, the mother might be fine, but the child in the womb could be harmed, potentially born with mental impairments or defects.

Poisonous, truly poisonous tactics!

She really underestimated her, not expecting her to come up with such a vicious scheme!

If Long Yue hadn’t lived two lifetimes and learned a lot of medical skills from Duanmu Nan, how could she have deduced Zhi Jin’s intentions?

Long Yue squinted her eyes. Since she came up with such a trick, she might as well play along!

She got up and went to the window that wasn’t completely sealed and carefully opened it wider.

Without making any noise!

With the window open, the air in the room was much fresher. Long Yue, having no more desire to sleep, picked up a medical book from the window side to read carefully.

This book was also given to her by Duanmu Nan. It contained medical principles and complex cases. Long Yue had previously studied introductory books, but as she continued to research, she delved into more advanced levels, now able to read more obscure medical texts.

After reading for a while, she heard faint footsteps. Checking the time, Long Yue realized quite some time had passed.

More than an hour had passed!

It was time to clean up the situation before she seriously injured herself?

Long Yue chuckled softly, held a packet of medicinal powder in her hand, and then closed the window.

The window that had previously been slightly open was now firmly sealed.

"Knock, knock, Lady Ming Fei? Lady Ming Fei?"

Zhi Jin called out twice from outside. Seeing no response, she gently pushed the door open.

However, as soon as she opened the palace gate, a cloud of white mist flew toward her, engulfing her.

"Cough, cough, cough, cough..."

Zhi Jin coughed violently while trying to brush away the powder with both hands. However, before she could do much, she was pushed.

Long Yue staggered out from inside, bumping into Zhi Jin and ran outward.

Zhi Jin’s eyes, nose, and mouth were filled with the white powder. It didn’t do much other than numb the nerves, and Zhi Jin was rendered immobile. She wanted to give chase, but her arms and legs were powerless.

Long Yue ran outside, staggering as she went. Seeing her come out, the palace maids and eunuchs standing guard were terrified, and some rushed to support her.

"My Lady, how could you run out on your own without Sister Yuzhu assisting you? If you got hurt, we would be to blame!"

"Yes, my Lady, you... Oh, why do you look so pale?"

A palace maid suddenly screamed.

"Help... Help..."

Long Yue uttered weakly before collapsing.

"Oh no, the Lady has fainted! Someone, quickly call for an Imperial Physician!"

"Hurry and report to His Majesty!"

The place was in pandemonium as seven or eight pairs of hands lifted Long Yue, only to find all the doors and windows shut.

"Heavens, who closed these doors and windows? Is this an attempt to suffocate the Lady?"

"Quick, open them up immediately!"

The palace maids and eunuchs struggled again, finally placing Long Yue on the bed, while Imperial Doctor Wen Jingzhong arrived from the Imperial Medical Bureau.

He felt Long Yue’s pulse and found it rather fast; then, checking her pupils, he found them dilated.

"The Lady’s life hangs by a thread. What in the world has happened?"

Wen Jingzhong was alarmed.

Judging by the pulse and symptoms, Lady Ming Fei was in grave danger, yet he had no clue why.

"Doctor Wen, the Lady was just sleeping with the doors and windows sealed, and then this happened!"

A little palace maid spoke pitifully, anxiously watching Long Yue lying unconscious.

If something happened to Ming Fei, no one in Zhaoming Palace would escape responsibility!

Wen Jingzhong, sweating on his forehead, heard the little palace maid and noticed a charcoal pot on the floor. "The Lady has been poisoned! Quickly, move her outside!"

"Yes!"

Though it’s not ideal for the Lady to be exposed to the wind, risking a cold, her life was urgent. The palace attendants hurriedly carried Long Yue outside again.

In the pavilion outside, the maids and eunuchs shielded her from the wind, preventing her from catching a chill.

Finally, after some fresh air, Long Yue gradually regained consciousness.

"What... What’s happened to me?"

"My Lady, you scared us to death! We thought you..."

"Oh? What happened to me?"

Long Yue blinked, still dazed, as though just waking up.

"My Lady, earlier you..."

The palace maids and eunuchs explained the situation to Long Yue, who was taken aback. "Was that what happened? I remember, it was Yu Zhu who left the palace last. Could it be she closed the windows?"

She shook her head lightly, "Forget it, that girl is always so clumsy. I’ll remind her to be careful next time."

Long Yue said it casually, seemingly unintentional, but sometimes, when you hold such a position, there are many who try to guess your thoughts.

Soon, someone reported the incident to Li Qingmu, and His Majesty immediately became furious, ordering Yu Zhu to be brought forth.

"Yu Zhu" realizing her plan had failed, tried to escape, but the powder was too potent. Even after half a day, she was still weak. Unable to move much, she was taken back to Zhaoming Palace.

Meanwhile, Li Qingmu came in person. Seeing Yu Zhu, he spoke coldly, "Tell me, who instructed you to harm Ming Fei?"

"Your Majesty, this servant did not! It was truly an accident. I was worried about the Lady catching a chill, so I closed the windows. I never intended to harm her. Your Majesty, I admit I erred!"

"Yu Zhu" knocked her head in desperation, pleading for the Emperor’s forgiveness. Internally, she was filled with hatred!

She thought this was a flawless plan. Even if the child Ming Fei bore had issues, it wouldn’t be traced back to her.

But who would have expected this scheme to be uncovered?

She had no chance to escape, and now could only deny everything.

Li Qingmu sneered coldly, "Oh? Forgetfulness? An accident? Do you think you are someone special? Just a servant. Whether intentional or not, a mistake must be punished! Someone, lock her in a sealed room. Burn several charcoal pots, and let her experience it herself!"