Chapter 71: Exposing the Miracle Doctor’s Identity
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Su Yingxue raised her lips and chuckled, which Chu Yihan happened to notice.
Chu Yihan squeezed her palm.
Su Yingxue innocently shrugged her shoulders, indicating that she wasn’t the one responsible for this mischief!
Chu Mingyuan was seething with anger. “Empress! You are truly an exceptional empress of mine. Over the years, how many despicable acts have you committed? You even plotted to take Xiang’er’s life. Such maliciousness! Leave!”
The empress hastily knelt down, her eyes red as she shouted, “Emperor, I dare not! I didn’t do it! All of this is a scheme orchestrated by this lowly person! She impersonated a genius doctor. Perhaps… perhaps she poisoned Consort Xiang and deceived her! They conspired against me!”
“Conspire against you? Xiang’er is still in a weak state. How could she conspire against you?” Chu Mingyuan tenderly embraced Consort Xiang, his brows furrowed as he glared at the empress.
Consort Xiang struggled to support her body. “Empress, if you suspect that I’m conspiring with the genius doctor, you can have all the court physicians examine my pulse to determine if I’m truly alive and being manipulated!”
The empress clenched her teeth. “Court physicians, quickly come and examine her! See if this concubine has been bewitched by this fake genius doctor!”
She was filled with disdain. Even though Consort Xiang had received favor in the past, she would never dare to disobey her, the empress of the Middle Palace. Now, she dared to challenge herself in front of the emperor!
Several court physicians hurriedly approached Consort Xiang, intending to examine her pulse.
However, Chu Mingyuan ordered them to retreat. “Get lost! How could I not know if Xiang’er is alive or not? Empress, you show no remorse and even wish to insult Xiang’er. I will not easily forgive you!”
“Emperor, I didn’t do it! I am wholeheartedly devoted to you, Emperor! You are still unaware of the truth. This so-called genius doctor has an unknown background. She might be a spy from an enemy country. Furthermore, there are people in Tongchang Medical Center who can testify that there was no such genius doctor there!”
“Who can testify?” Chu Mingyuan furrowed his brow. He had doubts about the genius doctor.
Consort Xiang had died in his arms, but after being treated by this genius doctor, she miraculously came back to life. He could sense that she was still his Xiang’er and hadn’t changed.
However, the situation was just too suspicious!
“I can testify that the genius doctor is from Tongchang Medical Center, and there is nothing untoward about it.” Chu Yihan’s dark eyes exuded a convincing composure, even Chu Mingyuan couldn’t harbor doubts.
Normally, Chu Mingyuan would have believed Chu Yihan.
But Chu Mingyuan found his attitude towards this genius doctor quite peculiar.
Chu Yihan had always been aloof and cold, never one to defend someone .
The more he defended, the more Chu Mingyuan felt something was amiss with this genius doctor. He wanted to get to the bottom of it.
“Emperor, I am just an ordinary physician. The title ‘Genius Doctor’ is bestowed upon me by patients. If this leads to your suspicion, I won’t cling to the title. Anyone can be a genius doctor if they wish. I don’t mind,” Su Yingxue’s words carried the same aloofness and coldness as Chu Yihan.
Chu Mingyuan became even more doubtful. “If that’s the case, take off your hood and let me see who you are.”
Su Yingxue hesitated for a moment. “Emperor, please forgive me, but I cannot comply.”
“Emperor, I knew that there was something wrong with her. I implore you to capture this person and interrogate her rigorously. Do not let Su Yingxue escape!” The empress’s expression was venomous, with an intense determination to take Su Yingxue’s life..