Had Imperial Concubine Li eaten it?

While Shi Qing was feeling anxious, she was leaning back on the chaise lounge and staring at the small pill.

The incense burner was filled with top-notch incense. Not only did it smell very good, but it also had the effect of raising one's spirits.

This was the incense that second madam Li had brought from the South. It was worth thousands of taels of gold.

But because Emperor Xuan Cheng liked this smell, Imperial Concubine Li used it all year round without stopping.

She looked at the time and knew that the Emperor would not be coming over today. She could not help but feel a little annoyed.

Ordering someone to come in to light the incense, she asked about Emperor Xuan Cheng's whereabouts, and the eunuch quietly said: "His Majesty went to Chuxiu Palace."

Upon hearing this, Imperial Concubine Li felt even more annoyed. Thinking about the past, Emperor Xuan Cheng would spend almost every night in Liu Bi Palace. She had relied on his favor to say quite a few bad things about the Empress and the crown prince, and the Emperor really did listen to her and began to think of dethroning the crown prince.

But who knew that the slut the Empress would bring a few vixens into the palace, which immediately caused the Emperor to change his mind. He actually doted on them for two days!

It was not that Imperial Concubine Li had not seen the newcomers before. In terms of appearance, how could they compare to her?

It was just that she had a fresh look, and her large eyes were filled with the vitality of a young person. She really was as tender as a flower.

Thinking of this, Imperial Concubine Li angrily twisted her handkerchief. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw the pill, and an impulse rushed to her head.

Second madam Li was shrewd and reliable. She definitely would not harm herself.

As for the person who made the medicine, the family of six had been locked up. Even if they left it to dry, they would not risk the lives of the entire family.

The imperial physician had also said that this medicine was not poisonous …

After thinking about all of this, Imperial Concubine Li was finally unable to endure. She picked up the pill and smelled the cold fragrance coming from it. Thinking about how the Emperor was currently warm and fragrant, she made up her mind and swallowed the pill.

The pill melted in her mouth and immediately slid down her throat. The taste was actually very good.

Imperial Concubine Li quietly waited for a while and did not feel that anything was off. Just as she got up, she suddenly felt as though her entire body was on fire. The heat began to spread from her stomach, and it was so hot that she began to sweat.

She felt that things were not good and wanted to call for help. When she got up, she saw herself in the mirror, and her eyes immediately widened.

The woman in the mirror was leaning on the screen of the kang bed. Her hair was as black as ink, and her beautiful eyes were slightly open. Her skin was as smooth as a delicate flower petal, so delicate that it could be broken by the wind …

Imperial Concubine Li quickly walked over to the mirror and looked carefully. She was overjoyed. She had actually returned to the age of 17 or 18, the age when she was at her most beautiful.

Who would have thought that this medicine would actually work, and with such miraculous effects!

Imperial Concubine Li's heart surged, and a smile blossomed on her face. Like a blooming peony, it was extremely beautiful.

Her eyes turned slightly, and she had a plan in mind.

She called for a palace maid to come in and bathe her. She washed away the sweat on her body and applied some fragrant oil on her body. Then, she put on the light yellow clothes that she had not touched for many years. She twirled around gently. Indeed, she was beautiful enough to topple cities and countries.

She was overjoyed and whispered a few words to Yuxiang before leaning back on the chaise lounge and gently stroking her forehead.

When Yuxiang saw Imperial Concubine Li's appearance, she was completely stunned. She knew that second madam Li had come to deliver the medicine, but she really did not think that it would have such miraculous effects.

Imperial Concubine Li had called her to go find Emperor Xuan Cheng. If it was any other time, she would not dare to make such a fuss, but after seeing Imperial Concubine Li's appearance today, she knew that as long as Emperor Xuan Cheng could come, Glazed Jade Palace would immediately be able to look down on the inner palace.

With Glazed Jade Palace rising, she would naturally receive countless benefits. Thus she worked very hard to spend some money to deliver the message to the emperor.

Emperor Xuan Cheng was currently watching the young noble lady dance. Suddenly hearing that Imperial Concubine Li had fallen ill, he could not help but furrow his brow.

He knew that this was a small tactic used by the imperial concubines to fight for favor, so he could not help but feel a bit disgusted. But he had doted on Imperial Concubine Li for decades, so he still had some feelings. Hearing the eunuch speak in such a rush, he was a bit moved.

The young noble lady wanted to come over and ask for favor, but Emperor Xuan Cheng looked at the sixteen or seventeen year old girl and thought of the second prince, Rong Xiang. Rong Xiang was Imperial Concubine Li's child, and he was very obedient and sensible. Emperor Xuan Cheng liked him a lot. Thinking like this, he felt that he should not ignore Imperial Concubine Li, thus he waved his hand and stood up, heading toward Glazed Jade Palace.

Entering Glazed Jade Palace, Emperor Xuan Cheng was escorted into the room. Seeing Imperial Concubine Li lying on her side on the bed, he was completely stunned.

Imperial Concubine Li was wearing a light yellow palace dress, which made her skin look like it was creamy. Her face was like a peach blossom, and she was clearly approaching middle age; however, she still had the skin and charm of a young girl.

Emperor Xuan Cheng had always liked Imperial Concubine Li's appearance, but because Imperial Concubine Li had gradually grown older and was no longer the same as before, he began to like her less.

But seeing her today, he was immediately reminded of his feelings from the past, and his heart was completely hooked.

Imperial Concubine Li saw the emperor's expression and smiled weakly, gently saying: "Your Majesty …"

Emperor Xuan Cheng's heart melted upon hearing this, as he quickly went forward: "Don't get up. We came to see you. Where are you feeling unwell?"

Imperial Concubine Li held Emperor Xuan Cheng's hand and placed it on her chest, saying in a charming voice: "My heart feels stuffy …"

With such a clear hint, how could Emperor Xuan Cheng not understand? Feeling it a few times, he found that it felt ridiculously good. He immediately became excited and got into bed with Imperial Concubine Li laughing.

Inside Glazed Jade Palace, it was a warm Spring night.

In the middle of the night, there was suddenly a loud thump. It was the sound of someone falling to the ground.

Following this, Imperial Concubine Li screamed: "Someone … someone come!"

Yu Xiang was standing guard outside the door. Hearing this, she immediately went in, but just as she pushed open the door, her face immediately turned green. Heavens!

What was that smell!

It was so smelly!

The next day, Shi Qing woke up very early. He silently counted the days. Two days had already passed. If he did not hurry, seven days would pass with the wind.

He was just worrying about whether or not Imperial Concubine Li had taken her medicine?

The news reached Qin Mo's ears.

Last night in Glazed Jade Palace was truly brilliant and lively.

Imperial Concubine Li had become famous once again. In the early years, she had been a beauty of the Qing court. Now, she had become a strange stench. She had actually caused the emperor to faint. Just how bad was her stench?

The eunuch who reported the news spoke quickly and spoke very brilliantly. Shi Qing felt very uncomfortable holding back his laughter.

When everyone left, he began to laugh loudly. It was just that he laughed until he looked like an idiot. As for Qin Mo, he did not even have the slightest hint of a smile. Suddenly, he could not continue laughing …

So awkward. The host had facial paralysis. What a tragedy.

He cleared his throat and asked: "What should we do after this?

Imperial Concubine Li is stinky. Losing favor is certain, but the old emperor can't abdicate in a short period of time, right? "

Qin Mo glanced at him and actually asked a completely unrelated question: "Will there be additional rewards for completing the mission early?"

Shi Qing was stunned. He really did not know about this. He quickly flipped through the manual and found that there really were records of this, thus he said: "There is a time limit to the mission. Every day that you complete it early, you will be rewarded with an additional 100 coins."

"Okay."

Shi Qing reacted and quickly asked: "You can actually complete the mission early?"

"Yes."

"Uh … How do you do it early?

How do you do it?

Don't take the risk. Your life is number one, and the reward is number two. You can't throw away your life for the sake of the reward … "

"Shut your mouth."

Shi Qing: QAQ, please use a method of communication with facial paralysis …

Imperial Concubine Li had gone crazy and was on the verge of dying from anger. She never thought that the pill would have this sort of side effect!

With her stinky appearance, even if she had a peerlessly beautiful appearance, what was the point?

Who dared to approach her?

She angrily brought over second madam Li. Once second madam Li saw her, she immediately fainted from the smell. After pinching her philtrum for a long time, she finally woke her up. Yu Xiang kindly handed her a wet cloth to cover her mouth and nose. Only then was she able to hold on.

But before Imperial Concubine Li could speak, she knew that something had happened. She immediately said: "Your Highness, don't panic. The person who made the medicine is still in my hands. I will immediately bring him over. He must help Your Highness … get rid of this smell!"

Although Imperial Concubine Li was furious and wished that she could tear second madam Li's body to shreds, she still held onto a glimmer of hope. The imperial physicians were helpless, but the person who made the medicine might have a way.

Not long later, the person who made the medicine arrived. It was a middle-aged man in his forties. He first fainted from the smell then covered himself with a wet cloth and said: "Your Highness, this is a good thing."

Imperial Concubine Li immediately became furious: "A good thing?

Is having your head cut off a good thing? "

That person begged for forgiveness while saying: "Your Highness, you've completely absorbed the effects of the beauty pill, and your body is currently expelling the poison. That's why this sort of smell is being emitted. Once the poison is expelled, your true appearance will be preserved forever."

"Is that true?" The man's voice was a bit old.

Everyone in the hall immediately knelt down and cheered loudly.

Xuan Chengdi waved his hand, gesturing for everyone to stand up. His expression was ugly, but he forced himself to not cover himself with a wet cloth. He just stared at the person who made the medicine and asked a few more times. The person who made the medicine saw the emperor and was unable to control himself. He quickly spoke about everything that he knew.

"Is there a second beauty pill?"

"Replying to Your Majesty, this small … this one left one for myself."

"Oh?"

The person who made the medicine did not say another word and brought out the pill. Xuan Chengdi looked at it for a while then turned to ask Imperial Concubine Li with a frown: "It's this pill?"

Although Imperial Concubine Li's body was unbearably smelly, her appearance was truly beautiful. It was very pleasing to the eye. Her teary eyes were filled with emotion, and the emperor could not help but take a few more glances. It was just that this approach … made him want to vomit up the meal from the previous night.

Imperial Concubine Li looked at the brown pill in the brocade box. It was exactly the same as the one that she had taken earlier. Smelling it again, it was a cold fragrance that assailed her nostrils. It smelled very good, and she cautiously said: "It's the same."

With her speaking, the smell became even more unbearable. Xuan Chengdi furrowed his brow and moved a bit further away from her. Only then did he continue to ask the person who made the medicine: "How can the smell be removed from the body?"

The person who made the medicine kneeled on the ground and respectfully said: "If there is water from the core of the earth, the smell can be removed in three hours."

"Water from the core of the earth?"

The person who made the medicine continued to explain: "Replying to Your Majesty, it's also called hot spring water. Based on what this lowly one knows, there is a place in the capital that has natural water from the core of the earth. It will definitely be able to remove the smell from Imperial Concubine's body."

With this explanation, Xuan Chengdi immediately understood: "You're talking about the hot spring in Luo Fang Palace?"

The person who made the medicine quickly nodded.

Xuan Chengdi pondered for a while before standing up and giving the order: "Prepare a carriage for Luo Fang Palace."

Imperial Concubine Li, who had heard the entire process, could not help but rejoice. Based on the emperor's meaning, was she going to be soaked in the hot spring?

If the disgusting smell was removed, with her peerless appearance, would it not be a matter of time before she gained favor?

She originally thought that there was no hope, but she never thought that she would be reborn!

At this time, a eunuch stepped forward to report: "Your Majesty, Imperial Concubine, His Highness the second prince is outside the hall, requesting an audience."