Nirvana Phoenix Song

Chapter 54: Act after careful planning, true and false are hard to distinguish

Tang Yue stood in the center of the court, her face cold, holding the evidence of poison in the Queen Mother's kitchen. As soon as she finished speaking, the whole court fell into a dead silence, as if the air was shaken by the conspiracy revealed. The ministers whispered, their eyes fell on the Queen.

"Empress, please give us an explanation." Feng Tangyue's tone was calm, but full of unquestionable power.

The queen clenched her hands tightly, her fingertips turning white from exertion. She tried to suppress her inner anger and looked at Feng Tangyue coldly: "Third Princess, are you wrongly accusing me? It's ridiculous that you want to convict me based on these herbs."

Feng Tangyue smiled slightly and replied calmly: "I have sent people to verify the fact that the Queen Mother was poisoned. These herbs are only part of the evidence. If the Queen still wants to quibble, you might as well ask the imperial doctors to re-examine the Queen Mother's pulse."

The queen's face instantly became more gloomy when she heard this, and a hint of viciousness flashed in her eyes. She suppressed her anger and said coldly: "In this case, I have no intention of making excuses. However, if the queen mother was really poisoned, I will investigate the matter thoroughly and will not let any murderer go."

The ministers exchanged glances, and the scene fell into a stalemate. Although the queen's words were tough, they could not hide her panic. Feng Tangyue stood opposite her, like a sharp blade, ready to pierce her last line of defense at any time.

At this moment, there was a sudden sound of hurried footsteps outside the door. An imperial physician rushed in, looking pale and panicked: "Your Majesty, the Queen Mother's condition has suddenly worsened. I'm afraid she won't be able to hold on for much longer!"

"What!" The court was instantly in uproar.

Feng Tangyue's eyes instantly became as sharp as a knife, and she said in a deep voice: "It seems that the poison has taken effect."

The queen stood up suddenly, a trace of panic flashing in her eyes: "Immediately let the doctors do their best to treat him!"

Feng Tangyue sneered: "Isn't it too late to ask the imperial physician to take action now?"

The Queen did not respond to her and walked straight out, her steps somewhat hurriedly. Seeing this, Feng Tangyue said nothing more and followed closely. She knew that the situation was developing in the direction she expected, the Queen had lost control, and every step she took next would determine the outcome.

Inside the Queen Mother's bedroom, the air was filled with a strong medicinal aroma, but this medicinal aroma carried a faint ominous aura. Feng Tangyue stood beside the Queen Mother's bed, staring coldly at the busy imperial doctors, with a hint of doubt in her eyes.

"What is the condition of the Empress Dowager?" she asked in a deep voice.

An imperial physician stepped forward in a hurry, looking nervous: "My lord, the Queen Mother's pulse is extremely weak, and her life is hanging by a thread."

Feng Tangyue frowned slightly and looked at the Queen Mother lying on the bed. Her face was paler than the previous few days, and her breathing was weak and almost inaudible. Feng Tangyue's heart was filled with anger. She knew that the Queen Mother had been killed by the Queen and was dying.

"Is there any way to save her?" Feng Tangyue asked in a low voice.

The imperial physician looked embarrassed: "Third Princess, the Queen Mother's condition is very serious. Unless we can find a miraculous medicine to detoxify, otherwise..."

Feng Tangyue's heart sank, and suddenly, she felt a sense of powerlessness. She already had evidence of the Queen's guilt, but she still couldn't stop the Queen Mother from falling into a life-and-death crisis. This feeling made her feel deeply frustrated.

Mo Chenzhao walked up to her and whispered, "Tangyue, don't be anxious. We haven't lost yet."

Feng Tangyue was silent for a moment, then raised her head, her eyes firm: "No, I won't let the Queen Mother die like this. I must find a way to detoxify."

Mo Chenzhao nodded: "I will help you look for it."

Feng Tangyue glanced at him, and her heart warmed slightly. She knew that Mo Chenzhao had been silently protecting her, and no matter what she did, he would stand by her side without hesitation.

"Queen." Feng Tangyue turned around abruptly and looked directly at the queen standing at the door. Her voice was as cold as ice. "Do you think you can cover this up?"

The queen looked at her coldly, her face gloomy: "Third Princess, the Queen Mother's illness has nothing to do with me. If you continue to make random accusations, don't blame me for being rude."

Feng Tangyue sneered: "You're welcome? Why don't you give it a try."

The air was filled with a growing smell of gunpowder, and the hostility between the two could no longer be concealed. The Queen Mother's weak breathing seemed to be drawing the final line of victory or defeat in this power struggle.

Feng Tangyue took a deep breath and turned to leave the palace. She knew that continuing the stalemate would only delay time, so she had to act immediately.

"I will go find the detoxifying herbs myself." Feng Tangyue said to Mo Chenzhao with a firm look in her eyes.

Mo Chenzhao nodded: "I'll go with you."

Feng Tangyue was slightly stunned, then smiled gently: "You really still don't trust me."

Mo Chenzhao's lips curled up into a faint smile: "You always cause trouble, it's normal for me to be worried."

Feng Tangyue glanced at him, and an indescribable emotion surged in her heart. She had always been used to bearing everything alone, but unknowingly, she began to rely on this man who had always been silently accompanying her.

"Okay, let's do it together." She said softly, and the thin layer of ice in her heart seemed to begin to melt gradually.

As the night deepened, Feng Tangyue and Mo Chenzhao walked on the path in the palace, with a hint of chill in the wind. The two walked side by side, and although they did not say much, they had already reached a tacit understanding in their hearts.

"Next, we must find a master who has the herbs to detoxify." Feng Tangyue whispered, "Only in this way can we save the Queen Mother."

Mo Chenzhao nodded: "Master? Who do you mean?"

Feng Tangyue pondered for a moment, then her eyes were firm: "The Pavilion Master of Ziwei Pavilion, he was once a good friend of my father. This person is mysterious and has many rare treasures in his possession."

Mo Chenzhao's eyes flashed with surprise: "The Pavilion Master of Ziwei Pavilion? This person's whereabouts are erratic, are you sure you can find him?"

Feng Tangyue nodded gently: "I must find him."

The wind gradually picked up, and the two disappeared into the night. Meanwhile, the power struggle within the palace was quietly brewing a new storm.