"Mama Chang, isn't the risk too great? What if my third imperial brother fails?"
Princess Anle shook her head after listening to Mama Chang's words.
"Princess, there is no 'what if.' His Highness Prince Ning must succeed," Mama Chang said with a fierce tone.
"Then how can I, this princess, help my third imperial brother? My father and grandmother refuse to see me. How can I make a move against the Emperor and the Empress Dowager?" Princess Anle looked troubled.
"Princess, this old servant has a way." Mama Chang's eyes suddenly shot out a sharp gleam.
"What way?" Princess Anle asked urgently.
"Princess, this old servant still has a drug that can control a person's mind and make them serve us. As long as the princess cooperates and secretly adds it to the Emperor's food and drink, once the Emperor consumes it, he will be under our control. As for the Empress Dowager, we can simply place her under house arrest in Longevity Palace."
Mama Chang spoke in a calm voice, but her words carried a dangerous aura.
"Will my father suffer greatly after taking your medicine?"
Princess Anle couldn't bear to harm her father.
"There will be no sensation when the drug is first taken. The person who takes it will only experience splitting headaches when they sleep at night, but this situation will not last long. Therefore, the person who administered the drug can easily escape blame," Mama Chang explained.
"But how can I get close to my father? My father doesn't want to see me at all right now," Princess Anle said helplessly.
"Princess, this old servant has a plan. This old servant heard that the Emperor has recently been fond of sweet soups. If you personally deliver sweet soup to him, he definitely won't turn you away. This old servant will go to the imperial kitchen in a moment to make a bowl of sweet soup and bring it over. At that time, this old servant will put the drug into the sweet soup, and you will deliver it to the Emperor, saying that this bowl of sweet soup was made by your own hands. The Emperor will surely be very happy upon hearing this. Then, you can persuade the Emperor to drink the sweet soup in front of you, and your mission will be accomplished." 138 Reading Net.
As Mama Chang spoke, her eyes narrowed slightly, and a faint smile touched her lips, but her smile did not reach her eyes. A fierce aura emanated from her, making one feel apprehensive.
"Mama Chang, this, this..." Princess Anle was still hesitant.
"Princess, don't hesitate any longer. There isn't much time."
Mama Chang persuaded her again.
After Mama Chang's repeated persuasion, Princess Anle finally decided to follow Mama Chang's plan.
"Alright, Mama Chang, I'll leave the matter of administering the drug to you. This princess will only be responsible for delivering the sweet soup to Father."
"Yes, then this old servant will go make arrangements immediately!"
Seeing that Princess Anle had finally agreed to administer the drug to the Emperor, Mama Chang felt a sense of relief.
She couldn't be blamed for being cruel-hearted. If she didn't help Prince Ning like this, Prince Ning would never be able to ascend the throne of the Nine-Five. Moreover, if his true identity were exposed, he would fall into an abyss.
After Princess Anle and Mama Chang had finalized their plan, Mama Chang went to the imperial kitchen, prepared a bowl of delicious sweet soup, and brought it to Princess Anle.
"Princess, I have already put the medicine in. Please deliver it to the Emperor. This old servant just inquired. The Emperor has not yet had his lunch and is busy reviewing memorials in the Imperial Study. It's perfect timing for you to deliver the sweet soup."
Mama Chang suggested.
Upon hearing this, Princess Anle glanced at the sweet soup Mama Chang had placed before her. She still felt a bit hesitant. That was her father, after all. He had always treated her quite well. She truly couldn't bring herself to do it...
Later, after much deliberation, she picked up the bowl of lukewarm sweet soup and walked towards the Emperor's Imperial Study.
After a long while, Princess Anle finally reached the door of the Imperial Study.
Eunuch Li, who was guarding the entrance, saw Princess Anle approaching and bowed slightly to her.
He looked at the sweet soup in Princess Anle's hands and said, "Princess, is this bowl of sweet soup for the Emperor?"
"Yes, Eunuch Li. Is my father still in the Imperial Study? Today at noon, the sun was scorching hot. The sweat dripping from one's body could soak through clothes at any moment, making one feel incredibly irritable. Therefore, I made a bowl of cold sweet soup for Father at noon to help him relieve the heat."
Princess Anle spoke to Eunuch Li as if presenting a treasure.
Seeing the suddenly sensible Princess Anle, Eunuch Li felt greatly comforted.
"Princess Anle is truly thoughtful. The Emperor is still busy in the Imperial Study at the moment. This old servant will go in and announce your arrival, and then you may enter."
Eunuch Li lightly flicked his horsetail whisk and replied in his sharp voice.
Finally, he walked into the Imperial Study to report to the Emperor.
The Emperor, upon hearing Eunuch Li say that Anle had made a bowl of sweet soup for him, was slightly surprised.
Although this daughter Anle did not grow up in the palace, her temper from childhood had not changed one bit. Today, she actually learned to make sweet soup, which he found quite incredible.
"Eunuch Li, let her in. I am quite curious and want to see what sweet soup she made?" The Emperor smiled faintly, saying thoughtfully.
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
After Eunuch Li responded, he exited the room and brought Princess Anle into the Imperial Study.
Princess Anle paid her respects to the Emperor. The Emperor, without even looking at her, told her to rise.
"Eunuch Li mentioned that you personally made a bowl of sweet soup for me?"
The Emperor asked casually.
"Yes, Father, your humble daughter made a bowl of chilled sweet soup specifically for you. Please try it." Anle said to him as if presenting a treasure.
"Did you really make it?" The Emperor asked deliberately. Upon hearing this, Princess Anle nodded vigorously.
"Eunuch Li, please bring up the sweet soup made by Anle for me to try."
This was the first time Anle had made sweet soup for him. The Emperor was very happy and couldn't wait to know what his daughter's sweet soup tasted like.
Eunuch Li took the tray from Princess Anle and placed the sweet soup before the Emperor. He immediately used a silver needle to test for poison, but the needle did not turn black.
"Your Majesty, there is no poison in the sweet soup made by Princess Anle. You can consume it with confidence," Eunuch Li said with a smile.
At this, the Emperor picked up a small spoon and slowly scooped the sweet soup into his mouth. The sweetness was just right, and with the addition of ice cubes, it was cool and very comfortable to eat.
Although it was not as delicious as the sweet soup made by Leng Ruo Li, it was good for a pastime and to relieve the heat.
Indeed, it was truly too hot this noon. He had been sitting in the Imperial Study reviewing memorials for half an hour, and his clothes were soaked with sweat. His skin felt sticky, making him very uncomfortable.
That girl Leng Ruo Li had mentioned a few days ago that she would send him a fan or something, but he hadn't seen it delivered to the palace yet.
Sigh—
Could that girl have forgotten about it?
Afterward, the Emperor finished the sweet soup sent by Princess Anle in a few gulps.
Finally, he even praised Anle, saying, "Anle, whether this sweet soup was made by you or not, Father appreciates your kind intentions. Father truly did not dote on you in vain."
The Emperor then burst into laughter.
However, the more the Emperor praised Princess Anle, the more conflicted Princess Anle felt in her heart—