Chapter 310
CHAPTER 310 (1): SIDE ISSUES CROPPING UP
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Old Maidservant Zhao immediately went to open the door before moving to the side, allowing everyone else to file out before she followed along .
“Imperial Physician Zhao, check carefully . ” Pei Yaran sternly ordered, displaying the deportment of an empress dowager .
“This humble official understands . ” Imperial Physician Zhao replied deferentially before turning around to ask Su Xi-er to raise her arm .
Imperial Physician Zhao’s brows soon furrowed before he flashed a meaningful look at Su Xi-er that only she could see . This wound is an old one from a few days ago .
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Su Xi-er understood from Imperial Physician Zhao’s expression that he already knew . Checking is one thing, but saying it out loud is another .
“Imperial Physician Zhao, have you finished checking yet? This Empress Dowager doesn’t have time to waste . Is Su Xi-er’s wound an old one or a new one?” Pei Yaran’s voice was sharp, and the vicious look in her eyes was obvious to everyone .
Imperial Physician Zhao’s heart thumped against his chest . If I say that it is an old wound, Su Xi-er will definitely die . It’s obvious that the Empress Dowager is purposely making thing difficult for her, but should I tell the truth?
At this moment, Old Maidservant Liu voiced out . “Imperial Physician Zhao, the Empress Dowager has asked you a question about a palace maid of the Palace Side Quarters . If Su Xi-er really did offend the Empress Dowager, this old servant will properly apologise . ”
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Imperial Physician Zhao immediately understood that Old Maidservant Liu was on Su Xi-er’s side . She is the current Emperor’s wet nurse . Does that mean His Majesty would also protect Su Xi-er? Even if that isn’t the case, I can’t tell the truth when this is related to Prince Hao .
Thus, Imperial Physician Zhao cupped his hands together in respect before replying, “Empress Dowager, this humble official has examined the wound; it is fresh . The colour of the blood is bright and not dense . ”
Pei Yaran’s expression instantly changed “Imperial Physician Zhao, are you sure you didn’t make a mistake? You won’t be able to shoulder the punishment for messing up . ”
“This humble official wouldn’t make a mistake . Please don’t worry, Empress Dowager . ”
Pei Yaran snorted to herself . How can I not worry? Saying the wound is new ー isn’t that the same as saying that I injured Su Xi-er?! I will punish her tonight, regardless of how many rules I have to get through just to deal with a mere maidservant!
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Hence, she raised her hand . “Maybe Old Maidservant Zhao accidentally used too much force when she pinched Su Xi-er, causing her arm to bleed . However, no matter how serious it is, it cannot match the strangulation mark on this Empress Dowager’s neck . Su Xi-er had offended me, and this cannot be tolerated . ”
Suddenly, Su Xi-er, who had been quietly standing to the side, reasoned, “When this servant was struggling, I couldn’t control my hands and accidentally injured the Empress Dowager . This servant has no issues with being punished . However, I must return with Old Maidservant Liu and receive my punishment at the Palace Side Quarters . ”
Unless the offence is too great, the palace rules in Beimin require the supervisor of each palace to punish their own palace maids . Old Maidservant Liu doesn’t work for the Empress Dowager . Otherwise, things will be easy for Pei Yaran .
Pei Yaran gave a cold snort . “This Empress Dowager orders Old Maidservant Liu to not get involved in this . Old Maidservant Zhao, take Su Xi-er into the room and continue to examine her body!”
Eunuch Zhang suddenly became serious . “Empress Dowager, if you insist on doing that, it will be violating the palace rules . After Su Xi-er has been punished, you also have to be punished according to the palace rules . ”
Pei Yaran flung her sleeves . “Eunuch Zhang, you worry too much . Don’t forget how you became the Imperial Household Department’s supervisor .
Eunuch Zhang’s body froze when he heard those words come from Pei Yaran, leaving him only able to watch as Old Maidservant Zhao began to walk towards Su Xi-er .
Old Maidservant Liu was worried and shuffled forward to take a look . Didn’t Yuchi Mo go and report to Prince Hao? Why is no one here yet?