Chapter 323.2: absolutely shocked

A chill ran down Lian Qios back. Empress Dowager, you mean

Do you know how to do it? Pei Yarans sternly repeated, her eyes bright.

Poison is strictly controlled in the Imperial Palace, and only the Imperial Physician Inst.i.tute can use it to kill a consort of the Imperial Harem under an order. Since its not possible for me to get some of it from there, I can only have someone make it.

Lian Qiao kneeled down immediately. Empress Dowager, this servant came from a Chinese medicine family. We only save people, and do not poison them. This servant doesnt know how to make poison

What if this Empress Dowager gives you a book with the instructions? Would you be able to make it?

As long as there are instructions, any physician should be able to make a simple poison.

Lian Qiao pressed her lips together.

Dady always taught me that medicine is to be used to save people, and not to harm others. It is already putting in me a spot for me to make the philtre fragrance, but now she is asking for me to make poison.

Lian Qiao, it seems to this Empress Dowager that you are somewhat unwilling. Pei Yarans voice suddenly became soft and slow. She played with her nails as she walked towards Lian Qiao.

Raise your head and let this Empress Dowager look at you.

Lian Qiaos body trembled, and her eyes were filled with fear as she looked up.

Tsk tsk, you are quite pretty now that this Empress Dowager taken a closer look. You could truly become a beauty with just some make-up. Thats possible if this Empress Dowager was happy, but if I am not Pei Yaran slowly ran her long nails across Lian Qiaos face. The force used wasnt even enough to leave a red mark, but it was enough to scare Lian Qiao to death.

Lian Qiao didnt dare to hesitate anymore, but her voice still quivered when she opened her mouth. Empress Dowager, if there is a book, this servant can make it. However, this servant hopes that Empress Dowager will protect me in the future.

Are you scared that you will be exposed? If you dont say anything then no one will know. You may even be the next He Ying if you perform well.

The proposition of being the Compa.s.sionate Peace Palaces head palace maid was a ma.s.sive temptation to Lian Qiao.

As the main palace maid, even the highest-ranked court lady will need to call me Miss to show their respect.

With that, Lian Qiao finally decided. This servant will not disappoint the Empress Dowager.

Pei Yaran nodded. Good. This Empress Dowager wants to see the two drugs that I have asked you for within seven days. The book with instructions on how to make the poison will be delivered tonight.

After that, Pei Yaran walked out of the room; before she could make it very far, however, she spoke up again. The philtre fragrance wont be used on this Empress Dowager, so dont hesitate to make it.

She then quickly left, but her words had left Lian Qiao shaking in her boots.

Lian Qiao clenched her fists tightly.

If the Empress Dowager doesnt intend to use the philtre fragrance with Prince Hao, then who does she plan to have use it? She definitely wont allow another woman and Prince Hao to

Suddenly, Lian Qiao understood.

She will make another woman wear it, but the man wont be Prince Hao. It will be another man, like a guard!

Does this mean that the Empress Dowager is targeting Su Xi-er again? If thats the case, why did she ask me to make a philtre fragrance that isnt harmful to a mans body?

Lian Qiao only grew more and more confused as she thought about it. In the end, she shook her head and decided that she would have to make both drugs.

Otherwise, the Empress Dowager will be the first person to take my life!

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Meanwhile, Su Xi-er was blissfully unaware of the Empress Dowagers plan. She had been busy organising books that had arrived two days ago.

There were poetry books, books filled with paintings, books describing war tactics, and even books about the customs of different countries.

When Su Xi-er checked through the books, she noticed that many of them werent from Beimin, but actually from the smaller surrounding countries as well.

Nanzhaos Imperial Library definitely doesnt have books from the smaller countries. This might be a small difference, but its sufficient to tell that its one of the reasons Beimin is so powerful; they continue to learn from those around them and are very receptive to new ideas.