After entering the book, the vicious female supporting role became the heroine

Chapter 62: Choosing a Concubine for a Happy Wedding

Emperor Wen's eyes widened, and there was a hint of panic in his voice: "Didn't the miracle doctor suppress him before? How could he suddenly fall into a coma due to the poison?"

Emperor Wen's heart was filled with worry and uneasiness. He knew very well that if the poison took effect, Prince Xiao's condition would become very serious, and the current situation caught him off guard.

Emperor Wen's thoughts were in a tangle. He paced anxiously, muttering to himself, "What should I do? Prince Xiao must not make any mistakes!"

Immediately afterwards, Emperor Wen quickly summoned the imperial physicians and pharmacists in the palace to urgently discuss the treatment plan. Everyone's face was full of solemnity. They knew the severity of this poison outbreak and had to go all out.

Emperor Wen clenched his fists, his eyes full of hope. He hoped that these imperial doctors could find a way to suppress the poison and let Prince Xiao wake up as soon as possible.

At the same time, Emperor Wen also ordered that the bedroom of Prince Xiao be closely guarded, and no one was allowed to enter without permission to avoid affecting the treatment. He personally sat outside the palace, keeping an eye on the movements inside, not missing any details.

As time went by, Emperor Wen became more and more anxious. He kept praying, hoping that God would bless Prince Xiao to be safe.

Li Mingfu was sitting on the armchair in the Prime Minister's Mansion. After listening to the spy's report, he could not help but snort coldly: "He really cares about that woman's son the most!" A trace of ruthlessness and unwillingness flashed in his eyes.

In order to achieve his goal, Li Mingfu decided to use the secret agent in the imperial kitchen. He knew the importance and risk of this action, but he had made up his mind.

Poisoning the crown prince and the other princes was an extremely dangerous move, and he had to ensure that there would be no mistakes. So he sought the crown prince's opinion in advance.

The prince's eyes were as dark as ink, filled with gloom. He was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Uncle, can you ensure that this poison will not be discovered by the Imperial Hospital?"

There was a hint of worry and hesitation in the prince's voice.

Li Mingfu lowered his eyes and replied in a low voice: "Don't worry, Prince. This poison is a secret poison made by Youli Country. It is harmless to the human body and will only make people sleep for a day. After the Imperial Observatory reports the matter, they will naturally wake up."

Li Mingfu's tone was firm, and he seemed to be very confident in the poison.

The prince was silent for a while, as if he was thinking about something. After a while, he spoke again: "What if father still doesn't allow mother to return to the palace?" There was a hint of helplessness and unwillingness in his voice.

Li Mingfu curled his lips and smiled, "If Xiao Jinghan is poisoned, our Majesty will definitely agree!" His smile revealed a hint of cunning and determination.

The prince's face became even gloomier, and he said coldly: "Don't kill that sickly guy, he has to wait to die..." He stopped talking abruptly, as if he had something to hide. But the threat in his words was self-evident.

The time for the morning court session had come, but Emperor Wen had not arrived on time as usual. The ministers had already learned about what had happened at night, and their hearts were filled with worry and confusion. They were talking among themselves and discussing the matter.

"The crown prince and the princes are all in a coma, and the royal doctors can't find the cause. Could it really be related to the gods?" a minister said worriedly.

As soon as these words came out, it was like throwing a stone into a lake, stirring up a thousand waves. The ministers were in an uproar, with astonishment and anxiety written all over their faces.

At this moment, the director of the Imperial Observatory came to the hall in a panic. His voice was filled with fear as he shouted, "Eunuch Gao! I have something important to report to Your Majesty!"

The faces of the ministers suddenly became solemn. Emperor Wen also came out with a dark face, his eyes revealing majesty and urgency. He asked: "Ning Yuan! What's the important matter?"

Emperor Wen's voice was like thunder, echoing in the hall. The director of the Imperial Observatory was kneeling on the ground in fear, and replied with a slightly trembling voice: "Your Majesty, I observed the celestial phenomena last night and found that the stars were abnormal, which seemed to be an ominous sign. The coma of the crown prince and the princes may be related to this."

Emperor Wen frowned, feeling more and more uneasy. He stared at the director of the Imperial Observatory and asked sternly, "Do you have any solid evidence?"

The director of the Imperial Astronomical Observatory lowered his head, with a hint of helplessness in his voice: "I don't have any solid evidence yet, but the stars show that it is indeed worrying."

Emperor Wen's eyes became deep and sharp. He glanced at all the ministers and said slowly, "This matter concerns the royal bloodline, and there must be no negligence. I order you to investigate quickly and find out the truth."

The ministers all agreed, expressing their willingness to assist the director of the Imperial Observatory to investigate the matter. Emperor Wen showed a trace of fatigue on his face, but more of determination: "No matter what, we must protect the safety of the crown prince and the princes."

In the tense atmosphere, the ministers offered suggestions one after another, determined to jointly deal with this mysterious crisis and do their best for the safety of the royal family.

At this time, the director of the Imperial Observatory seemed to be hesitant to speak. Emperor Wen saw his expression and said, "My dear Ning, if you have something to say, just say it!"

Upon hearing this, the director of the Imperial Observatory knelt down hastily and said in a firm tone: "I have a plan that may alleviate the current predicament! Your Majesty can select concubines for the crown prince and the other princes in advance, so as to pray for God's blessing on our dynasty!"

Emperor Wen looked at him, a trace of thought flashed in his eyes, and then he fell into deep thought. After a moment, he slowly said: "Gao Rui, take someone to bring the queen back to the palace! Such an important matter as selecting a concubine must be presided over by the queen."

"Prime Minister, are you satisfied with this arrangement?" Emperor Wen's eyes were sharp and firm, staring at Prime Minister Li Mingfu like a hawk.

Li Mingfu's heart trembled, and he quickly bowed his head and said, "Your Majesty is wise!" There was a hint of awe in his voice, and he did not dare to be negligent in the slightest.

Minister of War An Qingxuan's face was as gloomy as water, but the corners of his mouth were slightly raised, revealing a barely perceptible sarcasm. He knew very well that the Prime Minister had gone to such great lengths to plan this farce, just to take the opportunity to get the Queen back to the palace to consolidate his position.

However, Emperor Wen was a suspicious person by nature. Although the prime minister's plan allowed the queen to return to the palace, it aroused Emperor Wen's displeasure and suspicion.

An Qingxuan sneered in his heart. He took a step forward, bowed, and said loudly: "Your Majesty, I think that since the selection of concubines can bring happiness to the Crown Prince and the princes, why not let Prince Xiao take this opportunity to bring happiness as well! In this way, it may be a double happiness."

Emperor Wen pursed his lips slightly, his eyes stayed on An Qingxuan for a moment, and then said: "What Lord An said makes a lot of sense!"

Then, Emperor Wen turned to all the ministers and said, "My dear ministers, if you have daughters of appropriate age at home, you may all run for the election! I adjourn the court!" His words revealed an unquestionable majesty.

As Emperor Wen finished speaking, the court fell into a brief silence. The ministers looked at each other, each with their own thoughts.