Chapter 1044: Chapter 890: Not Giving the Emperor Maltose

Holding the box sealed with a sigil, the National Master sneered and tucked it away before heading towards the Imperial Palace.

Inside the Imperial Palace

Xie Pan’Er spoon-fed the Emperor his medicine, with palace members sent by the Empress Dowager repeatedly asking about the Emperor’s condition. Xie Pan’Er dismissed them, saying there was significant improvement.

Just then, Eunuch Ling reported from outside that the National Master was seeking an audience.

"What does the National Master want?"

Xie Pan’Er muttered with suspicion, wondering why the National Master didn’t show up when the Emperor was poisoned or during the investigation, but now appeared after the suspect was caught and the poison neutralized.

Xie Pan’Er was frustrated as rumors were rampant in the Capital City, suggesting that Chang Rongshun and Princess Shunhe were misfortunes, while the National Master’s young disciple was a Lucky Star, having bravely defended the country and shielded the National Master from a knife at a young age!

These rumors were growing increasingly out of control in the Capital City, and even the palace maids in Wanhua Palace and Yangxin Palace were talking about it.

Several times the gossip reached her ears.

Not being someone of status, she defended Suisui a few times; the smart ones quickly shut up, while others accused her of currying favor with Chang Rongshun and Princess Shunhe!

It made her furious.

Upon hearing that the National Master requested an audience, naturally, she felt a flash of anger!

The Emperor noticed her displeasure upon hearing of the National Master’s arrival and softly said,

"Don’t take the rumors about Suisui to heart, blaming the National Master won’t help. To change this situation, we must find the source and resolve it at the root!"

Listening to this, Xie Pan’Er pouted and shoved the remaining half of the medicinal soup to the Emperor, making him drink it all down!

"Ugh... bitter... Pan’Er, fetch me a sugar drop, Pan’Er... why are you so angry?"

Xie Pan’Er, still angry, ignored the Emperor, refusing him any sugar drop, and stormed off in a huff.

At the doorway, she encountered the National Master covered in frost and snow. She glared at him angrily, huffed coldly, and turned to leave!

National Master: "..."

Why did he feel that the future National Mother had a deep-seated dislike for him?

"Your Majesty! How is your injury?"

The National Master entered, cupped his hands, and inquired about the Emperor. The Emperor coughed twice, said he was fine, and asked what brought the National Master to the palace.

Without any small talk, the National Master directly stated his purpose!

"A few days ago, Divine Hunter Ji sent me a letter, stating anomalies in the future National Mother’s facial features and birth chart, possibly related to Xunyang! Therefore, I conducted some calculations over these days and finally discovered this item tonight!"

With that, the National Master produced a small box found at the suburban farm and showed it to the Emperor.

Seeing the box, the Emperor reached out to take it, but the National Master moved it away, saying, "This item must not be opened just yet!"

Emperor: "What is it?"

National Master: "Inside is a fate-altering item, and it seems only Princess Ata can resolve it!"

Princess Ata?

The Emperor looked at the National Master in puzzlement!

The National Master said, "This is a spell cast numerous times. As someone from the Daoist Sect, I can locate this item but can’t dispel it!

Witchcraft is a very mystifying thing; if you say it’s evil magic, it can also cure diseases. If you say it’s not evil, look, it can alter the fate of the future National Mother!"

The Emperor pondered for a long time upon hearing this, finally nodding and saying, "Then please keep this item for now, National Master, until Princess Ata returns from Xianyu Pass! I will ask for her assistance!"

"Of course, I’ve also heard that Your Majesty was poisoned; how are you feeling now?

Is it serious?

Would you like me to check your pulse?"

The Emperor had great confidence in his beloved daughter.

Despite knowing the National Master’s reputation and abilities, he declined.

"No need, the poison has been cleared; only restoring my vitality remains."

Upon hearing this, the National Master nodded and sincerely said, "It seems the one who detoxified Your Majesty is very skilled! Your Majesty’s body is greatly depleted, and if not properly nourished, it will lead to long-term consequences!"

The Emperor: "..." You’re the National Master, you’re talented, whatever you say is correct!

"Since Your Majesty is well, I shall take my leave!"

After saying this, the National Master left.

The Emperor didn’t stop him. Once the National Master was gone, he quickly grabbed the teacup and gulped down the tea: "My goodness, it’s so bitter, Xie Pan’Er, you’ve done quite a number on me!"