Chapter 493: House Fight Turns into Thriller 32
This time, the emperor and the queen mother were finally moved by his persistence and courage, and decided to personally interrogate the queen and the relevant maids to find out the truth.
During the interrogation, the queen tried to quibble and conceal the truth at first. However, faced with the clues and evidence provided by the imperial physician, she could no longer deny it. She admitted that she had ordered the maid to poison the princess and explained the whole process and the reasons behind it.
It turned out that the queen had always been jealous of the princess's favor and attention from the emperor, so she had evil thoughts and wanted to murder the princess to get rid of this worry in her heart. She ordered the maid to poison the princess and created a series of false stories to cover up the truth. However, she did not expect that the imperial physician would be so persistent in pursuing the truth and eventually expose her crime.
The emperor and the queen mother listened to the queen's explanation, and they were filled with anger and disappointment. They knew that this incident had seriously damaged the reputation and stability of the royal family. They decided to severely punish the murderer to serve as a warning to others.
The queen and her maid were sentenced to heavy punishment and received the punishment they deserved. The princess gradually recovered under the careful treatment of the imperial physician. Although her body was still very weak, she was no longer in danger of death.
The imperial physician watched the princess gradually recover, and he felt an indescribable joy and sense of accomplishment. He knew that he had finally lived up to the trust and expectations of the emperor and the empress dowager. He also knew that his ability to reveal the truth and punish the murderer was inseparable from his persistence and courage.
In the following days, the imperial physician continued to take good care of the princess. He used his medical skills and experience to regulate the princess' body and supplement her nutrition. He also personally developed a detailed rehabilitation plan for the princess and urged her to complete various rehabilitation training on time and in the right amount.
Under the careful care of the imperial physician, the princess gradually recovered. Her complexion became rosy, and her breathing became steady and strong. She began to be able to get out of bed and walk around, communicate with people, and gradually regained her former spirit and vitality.
The emperor and the empress dowager watched the princess's gradually recovering body and smiling face, and they were filled with deep gratitude and relief. They knew that all this was inseparable from the contribution and dedication of the imperial physician. They decided to give the imperial physician generous rewards and honors to recognize his loyalty and contribution.
Under the meticulous care of the imperial physician, Princess Jing'an finally woke up from her deep sleep. Her eyelids trembled slightly, as if the long-lost sunlight brushed across the sleeping lake for the first time, with a hint of haziness and uncertainty. When those clear but slightly tired eyes finally opened completely, what came into view was the familiar yet unfamiliar palace decorations, and the anxious yet hopeful figure beside the bed - it was the imperial physician, who was waiting for her in an almost pious manner.
Princess Jing'an tried to move, but found that her body was bound by invisible shackles, so weak that she could hardly lift a finger. An indescribable panic and sorrow suddenly surged in her heart. It was a profound understanding of the fragility of life and a helpless acceptance of her current situation. Her eyes quickly turned red, and tears rolled in her eyes, but she tried hard not to let them fall, as if once the tears burst, all her strength and dignity would collapse.
Upon seeing this, the imperial physician hurriedly whispered to comfort her: "Your Highness, it's great that you finally woke up. Please rest assured that your body is gradually recovering, but you are still a little weak and need more rest." His voice was gentle but firm, and he tried to use his words to build a spiritual defense for the princess to resist the fear and anxiety from deep in her heart.
Princess Jing'an forced out a smile with great difficulty, but that smile was filled with too much bitterness and helplessness. "My Lord, I...what's wrong with me? Why am I so weak?" Her voice was as thin as a mosquito's, but it clearly conveyed her inner confusion and anxiety.
The imperial physician sighed softly, with a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. "Your Highness, you have been poisoned. It was the Queen who ordered the maid to do it. But please rest assured that the poison has been removed. You just need to rest and recuperate, and you will be back to normal soon." His words were light, but they were like a heavy hammer, hitting Princess Jing'an's heart hard.
The Queen? The elder who was always gentle and dignified and doted on her was actually the murderer who murdered her? Princess Jing'an was filled with incredible anger and disappointment. Her body trembled slightly due to her excitement. She couldn't help but let her tears fall, wetting the pillow.
"Why...why was it her?" Princess Jing'an's voice was choked with sobs, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from the bottom of her heart, full of pain and confusion.
The imperial physician was silent for a moment, as if considering how to answer this question. "Your Highness, the human heart is unpredictable. Perhaps it is because of jealousy, or perhaps it is because of power. In short, she has admitted her crime and received the due punishment." His tone was calm and firm, as if telling Princess Jing'an that no matter how cruel the truth was, she must face it bravely.
Princess Jing'an closed her eyes, tears slid down her cheeks and dripped onto the pillow, making a subtle and crisp sound. Her thoughts were in a mess, and the words "jealousy" and "power" kept echoing in her mind. They were like two sharp knives, cutting her beautiful fantasy of this world.
At this moment, the footsteps of the emperor and the empress dowager sounded outside the door. They hurried over, their faces full of anxiety and worry. When the emperor saw Princess Jing'an wake up, a long-lost smile appeared on his face, and tears flashed in the eyes of the empress dowager.
"My dear daughter, you finally woke up!" The Queen Mother stepped forward quickly and held Princess Jing'an's hand tightly, as if she was afraid that she would disappear again.
Princess Jing'an forced a smile, trying to comfort the Queen Mother, but found that her voice was still weak. "Mother, I made you worry." Her tone was full of apology and self-blame.
The emperor stood aside, his eyes deep and complicated. "Jing'an, don't worry, those who hurt you have been punished. The most important thing for you now is to take good care of your health. Leave the rest to your father." His voice was firm and powerful, as if he was assuring Princess Jing'an that he would hold up a sky for her.
However, Princess Jing'an did not feel relieved. She knew that this incident was not only a personal injury to her, but also a blow to the entire royal family. Her heart was filled with uncertainty and fear about the future. She did not know whether she could still maintain her innocence and kindness in such a power struggle.