After Transmigration, I Snag a Stunning Bigwig as My Husband-Chapter 682: Heart Meridian

Su Jin couldn’t explain herself no matter how hard she tried. She was careless, not expecting anyone to dare to falsely convey an imperial decree at the Prince Zhenbei Mansion. But it was okay, the eunuch who delivered the decree to the Prince Zhenbei Mansion could testify for her along with the entire household.

The Empress wanted to imprison Su Jin, and Eunuch Fu could only do his best to protect her. Fortunately, as the most trusted eunuch of the Emperor, his words still carried weight in the palace.

The standoff persisted, and then the Emperor arrived.

Seeing Chaohua Palace surrounded by flames, the Emperor trembled with anger.

After Consort Yun’s passing, Chaohua Palace was burned once. The Emperor wanted to rebuild the palace, but both the Empress Dowager and the Empress obstructed him, citing the depletion of the National Treasury as the reason.

The Emperor, against all opposition, insisted on the reconstruction.

Unexpectedly, it burned again!

Upon seeing the Emperor, Eunuch Fu saw a savior, "Your Majesty...".

The Empress stepped forward, bowed and greeted, "Your Majesty, you came just in time. The Princess Consort Zhenbei is involved in the burning of Chaohua Palace. I intend to detain her for questioning, but Eunuch Fu is obstructing me."

"I wonder if this is the Emperor’s instruction or Eunuch Fu’s?"

The Emperor was puzzled as to why Su Jin was at Chaohua Palace and furrowed his brows, "How is the burning of Chaohua Palace related to the Princess Consort Zhenbei?"

"She was in the hall when it burned," replied the Empress.

"There is a decree from the Emperor that anyone trespassing Chaohua Palace shall be severely punished. I am aware of the Emperor’s fondness for the Princess Consort Zhenbei, but for such a grave matter, the Emperor wouldn’t shield her, would he?"

The Empress resisted with a cold voice against the Emperor’s favoritism toward Su Jin.

No one was permitted to enter or exit Chaohua Palace, which was indeed the Emperor’s command.

No matter her reasons, Su Jin’s presence there violated the order and deserved punishment.

"Take her away first," the Emperor waved.

Eunuch Fu was anxious.

Your Majesty.

It’s easy to say take her away, but if you detain the daughter of Marquis Dongxiang, who loves his daughter dearly, he won’t allow her to be wronged.

But the Emperor gave the order, and the Empress was aggressively pressing, so Eunuch Fu had no choice but to comply.

He raised his hand, motioning the little eunuch to take Su Jin away.

Just as Su Jin was about to step out of Chaohua Palace, a eunuch ran over, "The Princess Consort is here. The Dongxiang Marquis Mansion has sent people to bring you back to save Old Duke Chong."

After speaking, seeing two guards behind, the little eunuch frowned, "What is this...".

The Emperor stepped out just in time to hear the little eunuch’s words.

A sinking feeling overtook him.

Rescue Old Duke Chong?

"What happened to Old Duke Chong?" asked the Emperor.

"Old Duke Chong has been poisoned, and is in critical condition. The Imperial Physicians are helpless. Marquis Dongxiang is asking the Princess Consort to quickly return to save him," the little eunuch responded quickly.

Eunuch Fu breathed a sigh of relief.

Nothing was more important than saving Old Duke Chong.

Even if the Empress held onto the Princess Consort Zhenbei, she couldn’t stop her from hurrying back to save Old Duke Chong.

The Empress’s face was dark.

How is it that at the critical moment, someone helps her?!

Why not get poisoned at any other time, but precisely this moment?

Even if the Princess Consort Zhenbei was a suspect, she would have to be released to save her father first.

Because he was her father!

The Emperor instructed Eunuch Fu, "Accompany the Princess Consort Zhenbei back and make sure to save Old Duke."

The last sentence was redundant.

How could Su Jin not do her utmost to save Old Duke Chong, who was her elder brother Su Chong’s paternal grandfather?

Without delay, Su Jin stepped forward.

The guard’s lips twitched, "Princess Consort, this way is faster out of the palace...".

Su Jin turned, and swiftly left.

The two guards carrying the fainted Xingxing followed closely behind.

Eunuch Fu jogged to keep up.

Once Su Jin awoke, she fed Xingxing an antidote pill.

Halfway out of the palace, Xingxing awakened and saw Su Jin walking fast in front.

She didn’t move her legs, yet she didn’t fall behind at all.

"Miss, are we going to die like this?" Xingxing cried.

"...."

The two guards nearly dropped the maid.

One guard put Xingxing down and said, "You’re still alive, very much alive."

Xingxing had just woken up, weak, and felt dizzy after walking a few steps.

She looked at the guards, "Hurry, carry me."

Guards, "...."

The helpless guards had no choice but to carry Xingxing to catch up with Su Jin.

They boarded the carriage and headed straight back to the Dongxiang Marquis Mansion.

As soon as they got off the carriage, Xingxing regained her strength.

Su Jin, upon entering the mansion, headed straight to Old Duke Chong’s residence.

Inside were two Imperial Physicians, sweating profusely.

Old Duke Chong, who was convulsing uncontrollably, had a face ashen and scary. Poison was about to reach his heart.

Once poison reached the heart, not even a deity could save him.

"Jinjim, quickly save Old Duke," Mrs. Tang urgently said.

The Imperial Physicians made way for Su Jin, who sat down to examine Old Duke Chong’s pulse.

Upon checking, Su Jin’s brows furrowed tightly.

The situation was indeed very dangerous.

In recent days, Doctor Li had been detoxifying Old Duke Chong. Although the effects were slow, improvements had been made with accumulated efforts. Otherwise, Old Duke Chong couldn’t have spoken even two words due to excitement.

Just as things showed signs of improvement, someone poisoned him again.

The medicine Old Duke Chong took was prescribed by her, with both timing and dosage carefully monitored. How could someone poison him?

But now was not the time to think about it, she had to quickly detoxify Old Duke Chong, or she would truly be unable to save him later.

Su Jin took out her silver needles, swiftly inserting them near Old Duke Chong’s heart meridian with lightning speed.

The speed left the Imperial Physicians dumbfounded.

This technique couldn’t possibly be accomplished without ten years of practice, and Princess Consort Zhenbei is so young. Could she have started studying medicine straight out of the womb?

After Old Duke Chong was poisoned, his breathing became heavily labored. Su Jin inserted nine silver needles, and Old Duke Chong’s breathing eased considerably.

The change occurred within a few breaths, and the Imperial Physicians were in awe of Su Jin’s medical skills.

If it weren’t for her being a woman and the Princess Consort Zhenbei, they would’ve apprenticed under her in medicine.

Marquis Dongxiang looked at Su Jin and asked, "Can Old Duke be saved?"

Su Jin didn’t dare guarantee too much, she said, "Old Duke’s body was already poisoned, and after being poisoned again, the toxins fought each other, changing the toxicity. That’s why he didn’t die immediately. I need to test the poisoned blood extracted from Old Duke first. If nothing is found...".

If nothing is found, she also had no way to save Old Duke Chong.

Su Jin just temporarily protected Old Duke Chong’s heart meridian, then continued with acupuncture and proceeded to release his poisoned blood.

The room was crowded with people, including Marquis Dongxiang, Mrs. Tang, Su Chong, Princess Fu Yun, along with the Duchess of Chong, and the hurriedly arriving Duke Chong and Old Madam Duke Chong.

The spacious room was overcrowded.

Duke Chong watched the dark crimson blood drip from Old Duke Chong’s fingertips and turned to others, "All of you should wait outside."

Mrs. Tang glanced at Duke Chong and exited first with Princess Fu Yun and the Duchess of Chong.

Old Duke Chong emitted a painful sound, and Duke Chong stepped forward, "Father!"