Do Not Offend the Reborn Wicked Wife-Chapter 456: Only One Person...

"Yue’er, this is Yu Pin, the primary concubine of Zilan Palace!"

Yang Zhuoya stood beside Long Yue, noticing Yu Pin’s poor complexion, quickly nudged Long Yue and reminded her.

Yu Pin?

Long Yue smiled; indeed, it was her!

Long Yue had information on the concubines of Qi Yun’s harem. Although many concubines were merely mentioned, aside from the detailed accounts of the important palace concubines.

Yu Pin was one such, but the data said one thing; Yu Pin liked to wear peony dresses!

So when she appeared, Long Yue guessed it was her, but just wasn’t sure.

When she showed hostility towards Long Yue, she was ninety percent certain it was her!

Why did Yu Pin hold animosity towards Long Yue?

This is a long story.

The identity of the Seventeenth Prince had leaked from her; it was said that during the great fire in the Imperial Palace, she saw Princess Consort Yun leaving with some tokens.

It was based on clues she provided that the spy from Yulong Pavilion approached Qian Yi.

In the case of the fake Seventeenth Prince, Yu Pin contributed not insignificantly.

Later, when things surfaced, Yu Pin was implicated. She wasn’t demoted but was under house arrest for a full three months and was released only recently.

Yu Pin hadn’t interacted much in the Imperial Palace, and since she had limited contact, while there wasn’t much ridicule during her confinement, the visits were fewer, and some spiteful servants even withheld her expenses!

Once, at the entrance of the courtyard, an eunuch insulted her personal maid with vile words, even saying, "A concubine who isn’t favored might starve to death without the Emperor’s concern!"

At that time, the Crown Princess Consort happened to pass by and severely reprimanded that eunuch and punished him with a caning.

Afterward, she ordered some food and drink to be sent to them, so Yu Pin was very grateful to the Crown Princess and was here by invitation.

She originally intended just to dine, chat, and express her gratitude, but unexpectedly, as she left, people from the Empress came looking for her and spoke to her.

Yu Pin had mixed feelings. She didn’t want to cause trouble for the Crown Princess Consort but couldn’t defy the Empress’s intentions, thinking it over, she blamed Long Yue and her husband!

You despicable pair, why come to Shengjing City?

If you hadn’t come, our days would be peaceful and smooth, but your arrival stirred up a storm in the Capital City, causing chaos!

With this in mind, Yu Pin resented Long Yue even more!

Long Yue knew none of this, only that she certainly harbored hatred towards her due to her confinement over the fake prince case.

"Greetings to Yu Pin."

Long Yue gave a slight bow, her attitude not particularly respectful.

Even her manner of bowing had the air of a higher-ranking concubine towards a lower-ranking one, further infuriating Yu Pin.

Yet, considering the Empress’s intentions, she could only endure it, smiling faintly as she returned the courtesy.

"Come, come, this is the new Baihua honey I’ve crafted; it’s light and sweet, perfect for mixing with peach gum. Everyone should try it!"

The Crown Princess Consort didn’t want the atmosphere to become too awkward and originally intended to say some pleasantries, but now could only instruct people to serve snacks.

The Baihua honey was truly fragrant. A spoonful placed into the thickly stewed peach gum and snow bird nest, take a gentle sip, and the sweet flavor dissolved in the mouth, immediately making one feel comfortable all over.

Long Yue also drank a bowl; the taste was really excellent.

"Clink!"

Suddenly, a crisp sound came from the side, followed by an exclamation: "Master, master, what’s wrong with you? Someone, quick, fetch the Imperial Physician!"

Long Yue turned her head to look, and indeed, it was Yu Pin. Just a moment ago, she was still feeling the taste and even chatting merrily with a concubine beside her, yet after only drinking half, she fainted, and the small green porcelain bowl in her hand shattered on the floor into countless pieces.

"Lady Yu is vomiting blood!"

"Ah—"

Someone turned Yu Pin over, saw her mouth oozing blood, her body breaking out in red rashes, instantly frightened into a pale complexion, timid individuals shrieking, clutching their heads as they fled helter-skelter.

"Yue’er, be careful!"

The garden was in chaos; concubines and noble ladies ran around, while eunuchs and palace maids bustled about, some calling people over, some supporting Yu Pin, and others shielding their masters, causing quite a clamor.

Yang Zhuoya, fearing Long Yue might get knocked over and affect her pregnancy, quickly went to assist her.

"I’m fine!"

Long Yue gently shook her head, instinctively feeling something off.

Yu Pin vomited blood after drinking the peach gum and Baihua honey given by the Crown Princess Consort? She must have been poisoned, right?

Could someone be trying to frame the Crown Princess Consort?

"Yue’er, should we leave quickly?"

Yang Zhuoya was worried, thinking it was just a banquet, how could it turn into a fatal event?"

"I’m afraid we can’t leave; didn’t you notice the guards have surrounded this area?"

Yang Zhuoya immediately regretted saying that; looking at the heavily armed Imperial Guards, she got chills down her spine, knowing someone would be in trouble here.

Having come from that kind of large estate, she deeply understood the bloody and murderous strife in the palace’s inner quarters; if you happen to be at the scene of an incident, you might become a scapegoat.

Long Yue reassured her, "Don’t worry, even if something came for us, it’s aimed at me!"

Uh!

In an instant, Yang Zhuoya was at a loss for words.

Soon, the Imperial Physicians arrived, and all those present, as potential suspects of poisoning, were not allowed to leave. As soon as the physicians entered, Queen Qiao, Consort Xue, and others hurried over.

"Crown Princess Consort, what on earth happened here? You were just hosting a flower appreciation banquet, how did it escalate to someone losing their life?" 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Princess Consort Zhen stepped forward first, sharply questioning; anything beneficial to her son’s claim to the throne, she would unhesitatingly step up.

Queen Qiao softly smiled at Princess Consort Zhen, smoothing her hair.

She liked this Princess Consort Zhen because she bravely stepped on every landmine with just a hint, yet managed to remain seated as the Princess Consort Zhen.

"Oh, Lady Jiao is here too? An incident like this in the harem might have frightened Lady Jiao, seeing your complexion seems poor? Someone, take Lady Jiao to the side room to rest."

"No need!"

Long Yue coldly glanced at the seemingly kind Queen Qiao. She wasn’t foolish; the Empress was cunning. Once she left, who knew what would happen to this situation!

Also, if she left, she’d be accused of fleeing in panic to escape guilt.

After waiting a stick of incense outside the palace, two Imperial Physicians emerged, one being Imperial Physician Li, the one who tampered with Li Qingmu’s health prescriptions.

"To report to the Empress, Yu Pin’s symptoms are very peculiar, and this old minister... is at a loss."

Imperial Physician Li, filled with shame, spoke with the Imperial Physician beside him shaking his head sadly, expressing helplessness.

"Imperial Physician Li, what do you mean by saying there’s no way, does that imply Yu Pin..."

The Crown Princess Consort was anxious; after all, it was she who invited them. If she died here, it would be her crime. If word reached the Emperor, she might not fear it, but feared it might ruin the Crown Prince’s matter.

"Crown Princess Consort, Yu Pin shows signs of poisoning!"

"Oh? Is there an antidote for this poison?"

"It will be challenging..." Imperial Physician Li said bitterly, looking up, with flashing eyes at Long Yue, as if there was something he wanted to say?

Queen Qiao caught on and asked: "Does Imperial Physician Li have something to say? Speak freely!"

"Reporting to the Empress, while we are not proficient in detoxification, this minister remembers one person..."

Imperial Physician Li looked up and said, word by word, "Previously, when the Imperial Envoy Li shielded the Emperor from an attack and was poisoned, we were powerless to help. Only one person..."