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Chapter 4131: 4.1731 Making a Scene

"If not, how could the Shenzhou Empress truly come back from the dead?"

Prince Qing became even more troubled. "Well... even if it's true. But the production of this Soul Revival Pill must be very difficult."

It's not like cabbage on the street where you can just ask for it and they'll hand it to you immediately, right?

And given your relationship with the Crown Prince, it's already generous of him not to step on you more at a time like this. Why do you still have the audacity to ask for it?

"Your Highness, you must help me, you must help me!"

"Empress, don't worry for now." Old Prince Qing, accustomed to playing the peacemaker, sighed helplessly. "How about this? We'll write a letter to the Shenzhou Emperor and see if we can purchase a Soul Revival Pill from their Crown Princess. What do you think?"

Empress Liu's gaze sharpened as she looked towards Duan Yue. "He definitely has a faster way to contact them."

This... yes, he certainly does. But aren't I giving you an out here?

Why must you cling to the Crown Prince?

Didn't you see his cold, emotionless face, completely ignoring you?

Given his personality, how could he possibly help you send a message to the Shenzhou Crown Princess to request a Soul Revival Pill for this deposed Crown Prince Rong Li?

Isn't that just ridiculous?

Prince Qing was about to say something more when Prince Qing's heir, Rong Qing, stepped forward, pulling his father back. "Alright, Father. It would be faster to let the Ministry of Rites handle the matter of requesting a Soul Revival Pill from the Shenzhou Crown Princess."

"Ministry of Rites?" The Empress's voice rose by an octave.

Having the Ministry of Rites send an official letter to Shenzhou and wait for a reply, wouldn't that take a month or so?

By then, the daylilies would be cold, wouldn't they?

"You, you're not helping me, are you?" Empress Liu shrieked.

Prince Qing's heir, Rong Qing, said with a calm expression, "Empress, what you say is mistaken. Since the Empress knows about the Soul Revival Pill, then you must also be aware. The Shenzhou Empress passed away more than ten years ago, yet after taking the Soul Revival Pill, she still woke up with no side effects."

"Evidently, this Soul Revival Pill has no time limit on its effect on the human body."

Rong Qing said calmly, "Given that, why should Your Majesty be in such a hurry?"

"You! You!!" The Empress was speechless, unable to retort a single word.

However, Prince Li and Prince Rui nodded simultaneously upon hearing this, sternly admonishing, "Empress, the Prince's heir speaks very reasonably. How about this, you return to Rencuan Palace to await news. For these next few days, you should not venture out."

Empress Liu's entire face was horribly contorted.

She took a deep breath and said with a sharp, cold voice, "As the Empress of the Middle Palace, how can such a grand event as the Crown Prince's ascension proceed without my participation and supervision?"

Duan Yue's eyes swept over her coldly. Without saying much more, he merely waved his hand. "First, escort the Empress back to the palace."

"Yes!" A string of palace maids and nannies surged forward, surrounding the Empress, whose expression abruptly changed, and headed towards Rencuan Palace.

"You, you! Let go." Empress Liu was utterly helpless.

These eunuchs and palace maids, it seemed, had all been bribed by that scoundrel Crown Prince; not a single one was on her side.

"Mi Heng? Where is Mi Heng?" Empress Liu said angrily. "Get away from me! Let Mi Heng serve me!"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, Sister Mi Heng went to the Department of Imperial Valuables today and has not yet returned."