vstars Chapter 623 Eunuch He is gone
Chapter 623 Eunuch He is gone
Su Yunqing's first step in her plan was to make the Crown Prince deny knowing anything about the assassination attempt.
However, he is currently imprisoned in the imperial prison, which is guarded by the emperor's secret guards. It is not easy to enter, let alone pass on messages.
Su Yunqing said to Cui Mama beside her, "Where is Eunuch He? Let him in, I have something to say to him."
Granny Cui's expression stiffened for a moment, then she said softly, "Your Highness, if you have anything to say, just tell this old servant, and I will do it for you."
Su Yunqing gave her a disapproving look, her already gloomy face now appearing even more stern.
"When did you become so talkative? You can't handle this. Let him in. Go now."
With a thud, Granny Cui knelt down beside the Empress.
"What's wrong?" Su Yunqing frowned, looking at Granny Cui with confusion.
Granny Cui's eyes gradually reddened, and her voice was mournful, "Your Highness, Eunuch He... he... is gone!"
Su Yunqing paused for a moment, then frowned at Granny Cui and asked, "What are you talking about? Where did you go?"
Granny Cui's voice trembled, "The Empress was poisoned that day, and her condition was critical. Someone had to suck the poisoned blood from the Empress's arm. The Princess Consort was going to suck the poisoned blood for the Empress, but Eunuch He pushed the Princess Consort away and sucked the poisoned blood for the Empress himself. After returning to the palace, His Majesty did not send anyone to treat him or detoxify him. Just an hour ago, Eunuch He passed away."
"Boom."
In an instant, Su Yunqing felt as if something had collapsed.
A feeling of unreal weightlessness washed over her, and the gauze curtain in front of her began to spin, making it impossible for her to see anything clearly.
He Dexian was clearly helping her get up yesterday, picking out clothes and jewelry for her to wear to the Crown Prince's wedding banquet, and his eyes were wrinkled from smiling when he praised her clothes and jewelry.
What did she say at the time?
Oh, right, she said, "He Dexian, all you do is use sweet words to please me. You only say nice things, and I can't even tell if they're true or not."
She remembered that He Dexian's smile deepened, and the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes became extremely noticeable, giving him a somewhat obsequious air. He said, "Nothing is more important than Your Majesty's happiness."
He Dexian was not like this with others, unlike how he smiled so much in front of her. Although he spoke gently, he had a natural air of authority.
Therefore, everyone in Kunning Palace follows the rules and regulations, and few people dare to make mistakes.
She was thinking to herself, who knew that the head eunuch of Kunning Palace had two faces, one in front of others and one behind.
How could someone be gone today?
Su Yunqing turned her head and asked in a serious tone, "Granny Cui, are you lying to me? Did that old bastard ask you to help him lie to me?"
Seeing Su Yunqing's unwilling expression, Granny Cui grasped her intact left hand and choked back tears, saying, "Your Highness, his body is still in the courtyard where he lived. Your Highness hasn't woken up yet, and this old servant hasn't reported it. Your Highness, please go and take a look."
The palace regulations stipulated that any palace maid or eunuch who died in the palace must be reported immediately and taken out for burial.
At this moment, Su Yunqing was still overwhelmed by an exceptionally strong sense of absurdity.
He Dexian is dead? How could that be?
Su Yunqing propped herself up, and Granny Cui hurriedly brought her clothes to help her put them on.
This was Su Yunqing's second time visiting this courtyard. The first time was when He Dexian asked her for the courtyard, and out of curiosity, she came to take a look.
She felt the courtyard was a bit small and not worthy of He Dexian's status as the head eunuch of Kunning Palace, but He Dexian was very satisfied, saying that it was close to the Empress's bedroom and convenient for serving her.
Hearing him say that, Su Yunqing stopped interfering and simply gave him some things.
She still remembers those days when He Dexian was exceptionally attentive to her.
Apart from a few flowers and a stone table, there was nothing else in the courtyard. The setting sun made it seem somewhat empty.
Su Yunqing stopped in front of the house, where faint sobs could be heard.
When Granny Cui pushed open the door, Su Yunqing saw two young eunuchs kneeling in front of the bed, and on the bed, a person was lying there.
Granny Cui said to those inside, "You two come out and stand guard outside the door."
Upon hearing Granny Cui's voice, the two young eunuchs wiped away their tears, bowed, and left the room, obediently standing outside.
Two lamps were lit on the lamp holders at both ends of the bed in the room, which was bright enough for the not-so-large room, and Su Yunqing could see He Dexian's face clearly.
He Dexian has lived a life of luxury with her all these years, and he is quite handsome.
But now, his face was ashen, which certainly didn't suit his image. However, the dark grass-green clothes did suit him well, although the fitted style was really unsuitable for his age.
"He Dexian".
Su Yunqing called out with a stern face.
When He Dexian saw her looking like she was about to get angry, he would immediately come over to coax her, say things she wanted to hear, and resolve any trouble that was causing her displeasure.
Only then did Su Yunqing believe what Granny Cui had said.
He Dexian is really dead.
Su Yunqing stood by the bed, supported by Cui Mama's arm. As usual, her face was calm and composed, making her the most noble and elegant woman in Da Ning.
"He Dexian, you have served me for so long, and I am here today to see you off, which is to complete the bond between master and servant after so many years."
May you be reborn into a good family in your next life.
After saying that, without looking back, he took Cui Mama's arm and turned to walk out.
Upon reaching the door, Su Yunqing instructed two eunuchs, "Go and tell Eunuch Wan that Eunuch He has died, and let him handle the funeral arrangements."
"Yes, Queen."
The two young eunuchs watched Su Yunqing leave, their eyes full of confusion.
How could she remain expressionless? Her father-in-law died for her, yet she showed no grief whatsoever.
Upon returning to the Empress's bedchamber, Granny Cui smelled a strong stench of blood. Looking down, she saw that the Empress's hand was dripping blood.
No, it's not dripping blood, it's more like bleeding.
"Someone, please fetch the imperial physician!"
Su Yunqing seemed oblivious, raising her hand to look at it, then lowering it again, and sitting back on the phoenix chair, pondering how to convey a message to the Crown Prince.
Now that He Dexian is gone, it's just her and Granny Cui left, which makes things much more difficult.
It seems we need to choose a capable head eunuch.
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After Jiang Fu finished discussing important matters with the emperor, it was time for the palace gates to be locked.
As soon as he came out, a servant came up to report: "Master, someone from the Prince's Mansion just came and said that the Princess Consort has returned home safely, so you don't need to worry."
Jiang Fu finally felt relieved.
Thinking about Su Lingyue's relationship with the Empress, Jiang Fu still felt a little worried. It seemed that he would need to find an opportunity to give Yue'er a few words of advice tomorrow.
"Ah Qiu!"
Su Lingyue was massaging the back of Xiao Yu's neck when she suddenly sneezed.
"Did you catch a cold?" Xiao Yu asked gently.
"No, it just suddenly itched. Maybe someone was thinking about me!"
At this moment, Yan Qing, who had finished her dinner, pushed open the door and came in.
As soon as Su Lingyue saw him, she put on a stern face and said, "Look at him, he's all red from being chopped. This is your prince, not my father's subordinate."
"I was wrong!"
Yan Qing has already learned from experience that admitting fault first is always the right thing to do.
But when he looked closer, it was only slightly red. If it were one of Su Heng's men, Yan Qing was confident he could break his bones with a single palm strike.
As for the person who was struck, Su Ling was holding him close, and the faint jasmine scent emanating from her made Xiao Yu feel at ease.