Today, upon learning that Le You had mistakenly consumed contaminated medicinal soup, Li Chengtai was beside himself with worry.
Rumors in the palace claimed that insects had accidentally gotten into the herbs.
Li Chengtai didn't believe it.
He secretly made his way to the front courtyard, where he happened to overhear his mother and the Empress Dowager in conversation. To his horror, he discovered that not only had Le You narrowly escaped poisoning, but his mother had also been subjected to a slow-acting toxin.
A chill ran down Li Chengtai's spine. His mother had only returned to the palace a month ago, and already someone was trying to harm her.
The inner palace was truly terrifying.
Heartache, fury, and helplessness churned within the young prince's chest. But all he could do was clench his small fists—powerless to act.
Noticing her grandson's reddened eyes, the Empress Dowager sighed softly and pulled him close. "Be at ease, child. Your mother will be fine."
