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Chapter 217 I can swear an oath
the next day.

The news that Liang Erye was imprisoned and that Liang Jiang accused him of disregarding human life, hiring murderers, and embezzling the Duke's mansion's property spread like wildfire, instantly causing a huge uproar in the capital.

The case of Lady Liang's assassination was already widely known when Liang Jiang massacred the Black Wind Temple.

Now that the real culprit has surfaced, opinions are divided.

The Duke's mansion was in an uproar.

Liang Jiang was busy dealing with the affairs of Master Liang's medicine shop and did not return.

The second wife wailed and cursed, accusing Liang Jiang of being heartless and ruthless, disowning her own family.

Liang Su knew that once the case was settled and her father was convicted, Liang Wendong's inheritance of the Duke's mansion would be a pipe dream.

The marriage that I already felt so frustrated with might also fall through.

Then my life would be over.

She felt as if she had fallen into an ice cave, and she hated Liang Jiang so much that she gritted her teeth and wished she could eat her flesh and bones.

The most composed person was Liang Wenshi.

Upon learning of this, she neither cried nor made a scene, nor did she resort to cursing like Liang Su did.

Instead, she rummaged through the bottom of a trunk and pulled out her imperial robes, which she put on solemnly before heading straight to the palace.

royal palace.

In the past few days, thanks to Lady Liang's careful care, the Empress Dowager has recovered considerably. Her mind is no longer foggy, and she sleeps soundly at night.

Not only was Madam Liang a highly skilled physician, but she was also gentle and virtuous, and especially knowledgeable.

She often told the Empress Dowager about what she had seen and heard in the army, which moved the Empress Dowager to tears more than once with her recollection of the hardships faced by the soldiers and their determination to defend their country with all their heart and soul.

What the Empress Dowager was most interested in was the secret to immortality of the two sages, Wen and Wu, on Yuhua Mountain.

The two elderly people are over a hundred years old, yet they are still as agile as swallows, with white hair and youthful faces. Who wouldn't envy them?

Lady Liang then told the Empress Dowager about the health preservation methods of her two masters and taught her activities to strengthen her body, such as the Five Animal Frolics.

Under her care, the Empress Dowager's health improved day by day, her spirits gradually lifted, her complexion became rosy, and she slept soundly at night.

Moreover, with Lady Liang by her side, she was less bored on weekdays, so she stayed a few more days and did not want Lady Liang to return to the Duke's mansion.

Today, Lady Liangwen entered the palace but was blocked outside by the Imperial Guards.

Lady Liang was prepared. She took out some silver from her sleeve and handed it to the Imperial Guards, asking them to find a way to deliver a message to Lady Liang, urging her to return to the manor immediately, as something terrible had happened there.

Money makes the world go round. After several twists and turns, Lady Liang received the news and immediately went inside to bid farewell to the Empress Dowager.

Although the Empress Dowager was reluctant, she readily granted her request.

Lady Liang hesitated for a moment, then told the Empress Dowager the truth: "Your Majesty, I have not told you the truth about your illness. In fact, there is another reason for your headache. The real cause is poisoning."

The Empress Dowager was startled: "Poisoned?"

Lady Liang nodded: "Your Majesty, the pills you often take contain a large amount of cinnabar. A small amount of cinnabar can calm the nerves and soothe the mind, but an excessive amount will cause poisoning."

These so-called elixirs and immortality techniques are mostly tricks used by charlatans to swindle money. However, I dare not speak ill of Master Li, so I voluntarily requested to stay and add an antidote to your prescription. Furthermore, I requested that you temporarily stop taking the elixir due to the interaction of the ingredients.

"If Your Majesty the Empress Dowager can trust me, please stop taking these harmful and useless elixirs in the future and take good care of your health."

The Empress Dowager's health has improved day by day in the past few days, and she is in high spirits. She has also temporarily given up her obsession with the longevity pill.

Lady Liang had just left the palace.

Liang Wenshi couldn't wait to leave.

The one waiting at the palace gate was Gu Xizhi.

When Liang Jiang learned that Lady Liang had changed into her court attire, she understood her intentions. However, she was hesitant because she feared encountering Master Li again upon entering the palace. Gu Xizhi volunteered to come and escort Lady Liang back to her residence.

When Lady Liang saw Gu Xizhi step down from the carriage and walk straight toward her, she neither dodged nor avoided him, but stepped forward to greet him.

Gu Xizhi pursed her thin lips: "Madam Liang, please get in the carriage. Liang Jiang asked me to come and take you back to the manor."

After a slight hesitation, Madam Liang did not refuse and boarded the carriage directly, riding with Gu Xizhi.

The carriage rumbled along.

Lady Liang couldn't help but ask Gu Xizhi what had happened at the Duke's mansion.

Gu Xizhi then told him the truth.

"Lord Liang is currently imprisoned in the Dali Temple's jail, with both witnesses and physical evidence. However, Lord Liang has not yet confessed and is waiting for you, Aunt Liang, to save him from this predicament."

Lady Liang looked anxious: "I advised Jiang'er repeatedly not to act rashly, but why wouldn't she listen to me? I've only been in the palace for a few days, and she's already caused such a big mess."

Gu Xizhi frowned: "Madam Liang, are you going to forgive the evil deeds of Second Master Liang? Do you know how many troubles Liang Jiang went through to get justice for you?"

Madam Liang said solemnly, "This is a family matter of our Duke's Mansion, and I will make my own decision."

Gu Xizhi also said in a serious tone: "But Liang Jiang will be my future Princess Consort of Pingxi, and I don't want her to suffer any grievances."

"Then Liangjiang must have also told the prince that I do not agree to your marriage."

"I want to know the reason. If there is anything I have done wrong, I am willing to correct it."

Madam Liang shook her head: "You and Jiang'er are not suitable."

Gu Xizhi said very seriously, "I know that Madam Liang has always been open-minded, and there must be a reason for this."

Lady Liang raised her head and said, "I have three questions for Your Highness. Please answer them truthfully."

Gu Xizhi nodded: "Please speak, Auntie."

Lady Liang frowned: "If marrying Jiang'er would cost you your life, Your Highness, would you still dare to marry her?"

Gu Xizhi replied without hesitation: "When your aunt married the Duke, she must have known that he might die on the battlefield at any time in order to protect the country. Not only did you marry him, but you were also willing to accompany him through life and death."

Although he did not give a direct answer, he had already given Lady Liang his answer.

"After you marry Jiang'er, will you take multiple wives and concubines, and grow tired of her?"

Gu Xizhi raised one hand high and said without hesitation: "I was born into the royal family, so there may be many things I cannot control. I never dare to make promises lightly."

But I, Gu Xizhi, swear before you, Aunt Liang, that in this life, I will love only Jiang'er, and will be loyal to her and treat her well for all eternity. If I break this vow, may I be struck by lightning and torn apart by five horses.

His words were earnest, forceful, and resounding.

Moreover, for a prince to lower himself so much, even swearing an oath with his life, shows his sincerity.

Lady Liang paused for a moment, her head bowed in a daze, her expression clearly wavering.

Gu Xizhi reminded her, "What about a third question?"

"The third question," Lady Liang raised her face, a sudden glint of murderous intent flashing in her eyes, "If one day the Emperor wanted Liang Jiang's life, would you be willing to die with him?"

Gu Xizhi was stunned.

Lady Liang stared intently into his eyes, her expression serious, not joking.

Gu Xizhi didn't hesitate for long before shaking her head firmly at Madam Liang.

"will not!"

(End of this chapter)