Chu Qianli was slightly stunned.
This was the first time the Empress had inadvertently revealed her inner strength in front of her.
With that step just now, despite her unbearable pain, she could still move as fast as lightning!
The grip on her wrist, because the Empress was in so much pain she was almost losing her mind, was also quick, fierce, and accurate!
Her skills were definitely extraordinary!
She hadn't expected the Empress to be a hidden master. Did Feng Qihe know about this?
Glancing back at Feng Qihe, she saw a flicker of surprise in his eyes.
Even Prince He was kept in the dark!
Just how many more secrets was the Empress hiding behind her?
"Chu Qianli! I'm asking you a question! Did you poison me! Are those medicines poisonous?"
The Empress gnashed her teeth in pain.
Her abdominal pain had been present for a long time, a dull ache for years.
But it had never been as unbearable as these past two days!
The force gripping Chu Qianli's wrist increased.
Chu Qianli's slender wrist was almost crushed by her.
Yet, this young girl could remain unfazed, which also surprised the Empress.
As expected, she was no ordinary woman!
"Empress, if you break my hand, no one will be able to help you relieve your abdominal pain."
The Empress was startled and quickly released most of her strength, but she still didn't let go.
"What do you mean... you really poisoned me?"
This time, she had truly misjudged this wretch!
She hadn't expected that under the guise of treating her, she would secretly poison her!
"You dare!"
"Empress, when did I ever say I poisoned you? If you trust me, I can examine you now. If you don't trust me..."
Chu Qianli's eyes darkened, and she sneered, "In your current state, you might not be able to defeat me."
Feng Qihe, standing behind them, felt a pang of discomfort.
This girl... did she have to speak to his mother in such a manner? Couldn't she be more polite?
She was completely disregarding him.
"Li'er, I am still here," he had to remind her.
Even if his mother couldn't defeat her, did she think she could leave here safely with her own abilities?
"You're unwilling to hurt me, and in a fight, you'd be hesitant to act, so you might not win," Chu Qianli snorted coldly.
Feng Qihe's expression stiffened. He wanted to retort angrily but couldn't.
This wretched girl had him cornered!
The Empress was so angry she almost spat blood, "You..."
"Empress, what I gave you was medicine, not poison. Your current condition was within my expectations. You are getting better."
"Let go..." The Empress gritted her teeth, trying to maintain her last shred of dignity and not curse.
But with her in so much pain, this was considered getting better?
Only a fool would believe her.
"This matter happened more than ten years ago. If I'm not mistaken, about eighteen or nineteen years ago, the root of the Empress's illness was planted."
"What?" Upon hearing this, the Empress's expression changed, and she almost forgot her pain.
"You... how... how dare you... investigate me?"
"I haven't investigated anything. I merely took your pulse and discovered the root of the illness. If you wish for me to continue diagnosing and treating you, it would be best to clear the room first."
Chu Qianli gently shook her hand.
The Empress was completely stunned now, and Chu Qianli easily broke free from her grasp.
She still looked stiff, "Chu Qianli..."
"How many people do you want to know about this matter?"
Chu Qianli walked to the bedside and patted the bed, "I wonder if Prince He is also being kept in the dark? Shall I just say it out loud?"