Caihua had no choice but to stand firmly by Gu Antong's side. She couldn't let these people look down on her, otherwise their situation in the manor would become even more difficult. "I advise you all to remember your place. Although our lady is currently ill, she will recover sooner or later."

"Look at you, you're getting all worked up over us. We just came here to check on you."

We're all just maids, hoping to find a good master to rely on. Otherwise, we can see our lives ending in the blink of an eye, what hope is there?

“Yes, Sister Caihua,” another little maid said gently, “Although we are maids, our lowly lives are still lives. I want to live a good life and save up enough money to redeem myself so I can go out and find a good family to marry into. I don’t want to be a maid for the rest of my life.”

This backyard is truly terrifying. We can't even control our own lives, and we might even lose our lives for no reason because of our master. That would be truly unjust.

Caihua knew that the two people in front of her had ill intentions, but she couldn't help but feel emotionally affected. Of course she understood such a simple principle. The old nanny had taught them that betraying one's master halfway through was undoubtedly courting death, and it was better to go all the way to the end.

Her eyes hardened instantly. No matter what, she was willing to take the gamble. If the concubine's poison could be cured, wouldn't the maid who had shared joys and sorrows with her be given an important position?
The current suffering is only temporary, and she cannot be swayed. She immediately put on a cold face and said, "Thank you for your understanding, but I believe that those malicious schemes will not succeed."

"How dare they poison someone in the Third Prince's residence! His Highness will find the culprit sooner or later and give the Consort an explanation."

Seeing that she was stubborn and unyielding, the two maids gave her a few perfunctory words and left.

"Not recognizing a kind heart," the voice still drifted over even before the person had gone far.

"Sigh, we meant well, but it seems Sister Caihua misunderstood."

"Let her be. Once she suffers a bit more, she'll realize how good we are."

Look at how she acted just now, she was definitely being blamed. Why did she have to do that...?

Caihua, "..."

Rong Ruiyuan was furious. Several imperial physicians had just told him that he had also been infected.

Moreover, these drugs were targeted at his offspring, how could he tolerate this? "How could I, the prince, have been poisoned by these drugs? And can you cure me?"

He no longer cared which brother had attacked him; he was panicking. He had no children, and if they really cut off his escape route, the supreme position would have nothing to do with him.

Several imperial physicians trembled with fear. They had no idea how the Third Prince could have been poisoned by the medicine, since they hadn't administered it.

As for the antidote, everyone could see it, but none of them were confident. They could only prostrate themselves on the ground and say, "Your Highness, please forgive us. Our medical skills are not good enough. However, the chief physicians should have a solution."

At this point, they didn't care whether they would offend their superiors. Those chief physicians were indeed better than them, and they served the emperor's harem. Of course, they had to step in now.

At the same time, he cursed the person who poisoned him, saying that they had really killed everyone.

If Rong Ruiyuan were to die without an heir, it would be a great blessing for the other princes, but for the imperial physicians, it would be a catastrophe.

And they don't even know if they'll be silenced for this; their lives are at stake...

"Someone, prepare me, I'm going to the palace now." Rong Ruiyuan glanced at the imperial physicians before him, "Did you find anything out at the manor today?"

"Your Highness, I was merely checking his pulse," a senior imperial physician quickly pulled aside the young, somewhat naive man beside him and said respectfully.

"Remember what you said. I'm going back to the palace anyway, so come with me."

There was no way to hide this, and he had no intention of concealing it anyway, as he still wanted medical treatment. The imperial physicians stood up tremblingly; their fate today depended on their arrival at the palace.

They were all praying that the Third Prince's illness could be cured; otherwise, even if they managed to save their lives, they wouldn't be able to stay in the Imperial Hospital.

The emperor was furious. What kind of insidious tactic was this?

He also suspected the other princes, as only they had such a motive.

If the third son has no offspring, even if they favor him, he won't pose a threat to them.

How could he not know that his sons had actually improved again, resorting to such despicable methods?

Rong Ruiyuan is still their brother, no matter what. Don't let him find out, otherwise they will definitely make all of his children be adopted by the third brother. Anyway, they are all their grandchildren, so it doesn't matter if they change their father.

The several academicians arrived quickly; they had their own sources of information and, of course, knew what they were about to face.

I cursed those imperial physicians in my heart. If you had found out, you shouldn't have made a fuss. At least let them think about how to get out of trouble. Instead, you dragged everyone down with you.

The emperor didn't require them to bow, saying, "Let the third prince take a look first, and while we're at it, find out what kind of poison this is."

The several doctors dared not delay and took turns to take Rong Ruiyuan's pulse. From their initial hesitation to their later calm, Rong Ruiyuan's mood fluctuated accordingly.

"How is it?" The emperor was even more anxious than he was, after all, this was his son, and he couldn't watch him die out.

And if they can target the third brother this time, what about next time? Will they come after me?

Li Yizheng exchanged glances with the other imperial physicians before replying, "Your Majesty, the Third Prince has been poisoned with a drug that will prevent him from having children. Fortunately, it was discovered relatively early this time, and he can still be saved."

Rong Ruiyuan's eyes lit up. Ignoring the emperor's presence, he asked, "Imperial Physician Li, are you saying that my poison can be cured?"

Physician Li said confidently, "Of course. Fortunately, the Third Prince's poison was discovered relatively early. If it had been a month or two later, even if the other party had provided the antidote, it would have been useless."

"Then quickly detoxify him!" the emperor said urgently. Who knew if delaying would cause other adverse effects?

"Your Majesty, do not worry. We already have a good solution, but we need Your Highness's cooperation."

Moreover, even if the effects of this medicine are neutralized, the Third Prince should not have any offspring for the next two years, and must abstain from sexual activity for two years.

Rong Ruiyuan: "If it can be resolved, why is there still an impact?"

This was something he wasn't too keen on; there were so many beauties in his backyard, and he was a man...

"Although the antidote has been removed, it will still have an impact on the Third Prince's health. For the sake of long-term health, the Third Prince would be better off cooperating. Otherwise, we cannot guarantee the effectiveness of the treatment."

The Emperor said, "Third Prince, don't say anything nonsense. Cooperate well with the imperial physicians. It doesn't matter if you have children a little later. I will give you more tasks in the future. Don't go to the inner palace."

At a time like this, still thinking about those things is simply irresponsible.

Rong Ruiyuan also came to his senses at this moment, took a deep breath, and said, "Then I will trouble Physician Li."

But where did this poison come from? Do any of the imperial physicians have any clue? (End of Chapter)

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