I am the champion of palace intrigue, and even the proud prince bows his head in submission.

Chapter 243 Something Happened in the Palace

The hall fell silent for a moment, and everyone put down their chopsticks and knelt down respectfully to pay their respects.

Eunuch Liang entered the hall, holding a bright yellow imperial edict. After glancing around briefly, he read it aloud.

"By imperial decree, the young mistress of the Marquis's mansion, Qin Jiuwei, is hereby granted the title of Second Rank Lady, with the title of 'Lady Jing'an,' and is also awarded a pair of gold phoenix hairpins inlaid with pearls, one hundred bolts of palace embroidered brocade, one hundred taels of gold, and a set of imperial tea utensils."

As soon as he finished speaking, the hall fell silent; everyone even forgot to breathe.

A look of shock flashed across Lord Xie's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure and took the lead in kneeling down: "Your Majesty, we thank you for your great kindness."

Qin Jiuwei prostrated herself on the ground, saying, "Your Majesty, I, your humble servant Qin Jiuwei, thank you for your great kindness."

After reading the imperial edict aloud, Eunuch Liang presented the edict and the rewards with a smile and a very respectful attitude.

Lord Xie smiled and opened his mouth, as if he wanted to say something more.

But he seemed to have something urgent to attend to, and after bowing his head, he hurriedly left.

Watching his departing figure, Qin Jiuwei frowned slightly, a sense of unease rising in her heart.

Madam Xie, who was standing to the side, received the imperial edict and was overjoyed.

He turned around and helped Qin Jiuwei up, saying excitedly, "Jiuwei, you have brought great honor to the Marquis's mansion."

It should be noted that the rank of a titled lady was determined by the rank of her husband.

Xie Yanli is currently a third-rank official, and Qin Jiuwei is a third-rank imperial consort.

But now, Qin Jiuwei has been directly granted the title of Lady of the Second Rank, and even has an honorary title. This is undoubtedly an immense favor, which shows how much the Emperor values ​​her.

Madam Xie's voice was full of emotion: "Nine Wei, a second-rank imperial consort, this is an extremely rare honor. There are very few ladies in the entire capital who can be conferred this rank."

Although she herself was a second-rank imperial consort, she only received the title after the old marquis was posthumously granted the rank of second-rank official.

But Jiuwei's title of second-rank imperial consort was genuine.

Qin Jiuwei lowered her head, her voice calm and indifferent, "Grandmother, this is all my duty. I am truly humbled by the Emperor's favor."

She didn't want any reward or honor that Gao Xian offered her.

I get annoyed just hearing his name.

Xie Wanning stood to the side, her face turning pale with anger.

She had been cooped up in the hospital for so long that she couldn't stand it anymore. She pleaded with her mother and was finally allowed to come out for dinner.

But if she had known she would see Qin Jiuwei's title tonight, she would rather starve to death or rot in the yard than eat this meal!

She went to great lengths to distribute porridge, but in the end, it was Qin Jiuwei who received the reward! Is there no justice in this world?

Everyone in the room was lost in thought, but Qin Jiuwei remained calm.

She watched the departing figure of the little eunuch, her mind preoccupied with other thoughts.

No, this is not right.

Logically speaking, such imperial decrees would usually involve more auspicious words and even a few pleasantries.

But the little eunuch's actions were not only hasty, but he didn't even leave any extra words before turning around and leaving.

Qin Jiuwei's heart sank.

Something has happened in the palace.

At this moment, the Lingyan Pavilion in the palace was brightly lit, and the inner hall was in complete chaos.

Several imperial physicians gathered together, each with cold sweat pouring down their foreheads.

Mo Qingkui was pale and her lips were bluish-purple. She lay on the couch, almost unconscious.

The once tidy palace was now in complete chaos, with medicine and cloths piled haphazardly to one side.

Gao Xian stood in the hall, his face terribly gloomy, his cold gaze sweeping over everyone.

A strong sense of oppression permeated the air.

"From noon until now, after so much treatment, Consort Chen is still unconscious, and we can't even figure out what kind of poison she's been given! What use are you to me?!"

Gao Xian's tone was chilling, which made everyone in the hall tremble again.

The imperial physicians knelt down, heads bowed, not daring to utter a sound, for fear of being reprimanded by the emperor again.

After a moment, a royal physician finally raised his head cautiously and said in a trembling voice, "Your Majesty, I have seen an acupuncture method in ancient books that is specifically used to treat fainting caused by rare poisons. Perhaps it can be given a try..."

Gao Xian stared coldly at him and said, "Since you have a method, why didn't you say so earlier? Hurry up and try it! If it still doesn't work, I'll take your heads!"

The imperial physician hurriedly kowtowed and agreed, and quickly ordered someone to prepare silver needles.

Gao Xian reached out and pressed his throbbing brow; his heart was still pounding like a drum.

This afternoon, Qingkui suddenly collapsed into his arms.

Looking at her pale, bloodless face, Gao Xian experienced for the first time what it felt like to have his heart completely stop.

He called her name desperately, but she didn't respond at all.

He thought she was gone, that he had lost her forever.

He roared uncontrollably, ordering all the imperial physicians to be summoned, practically turning the entire harem upside down.

But even now, Qingkui hasn't shown the slightest improvement...

Eunuch Li cautiously stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, the imperial physicians have done their best to treat her. Consort Chen will surely be alright. Why don't you go back and rest for a while?"

"Ever since Consort Chen fainted, you have been by her side without eating or drinking. If this continues, it may harm the Emperor's health."

Gao Xian's eyes were icy cold. "If you bother me with such words again, you'll be buried with these useless imperial physicians!"

"I will not leave Qingkui's bedside until she wakes up."

Upon hearing this, Eunuch Li could only lower his head and dared not speak again.

I couldn't help but sigh.

The scene from that afternoon flashed through my mind—the Emperor, his eyes bloodshot, holding Consort Chen tightly, his face filled with panic and fear.

This was the first time he had ever seen the Emperor so distraught.

The Emperor truly adores Consort Chen.

At that moment, a eunuch strode in.

"Your Majesty, this servant has returned." Eunuch Liang bowed and carefully greeted the emperor.

Gao Xian paused for a moment, then pursed his lips.

"How is the Marquis's residence doing?"

He made the decree of bestowing the reward at noon, but unexpectedly, Qingkui had an accident in the afternoon.

Seeing this little eunuch now, the image immediately came to mind.