nycdaug Chapter 151 Jealousy
Chapter 151 Jealousy
That's a Spirit Essence Pill! And this Spirit Essence Pill was made by a divine physician. Only a handful are auctioned off each year.
"Yinyin, is this really...?" The Empress Dowager's eyes were filled with surprise. The concubines present, however, were filled with greed.
"Your Majesty, it's genuine! This is the Essence Pill!" Su Yinyin picked up another small wooden box, opened it, and took out an exquisite bottle. "Your Majesty, this is the Youth Preservation Pill!"
"A pill to preserve youth? I've heard of it. It's said that taking this pill can keep one's appearance young forever." The Empress Dowager's eyes lit up, her face full of surprise.
Su Yinyin smiled and said, "Your Majesty the Empress Dowager is wise. This Youth Preservation Pill is incredibly effective. One pill can make a person look ten years younger. The blemishes and wrinkles on the face will gradually fade."
Upon hearing this, the concubines' eyes were filled with jealousy and longing. To look ten years younger and have the blemishes on their faces faded. The concubines present secretly touched their own faces.
At this moment, one of the concubines couldn't help but question, "Princess, how do you possess such a precious item? Could it be that it was obtained illegally?"
Su Yinyin remained composed and respectfully replied, "Your Majesty, I am a close friend of the Divine Physician. That is why I obtained this pill to present to the Empress Dowager."
While everyone was still somewhat skeptical, the Empress Dowager was overjoyed: "No matter what, it's rare for Yinyin to have such filial piety."
The Empress Dowager believed Su Yinyin's words because the Emperor had given her instructions. Su Yinyin was the divine physician's savior and also his sister. If his sister needed these elixirs, how could her brother refuse?
Furthermore, the emperor also took the Essence Elixir, and his entire body radiated health. After examining his pulse by the imperial physician, it was determined that after taking it, his bodily functions were ten years younger, and it caused no harm to his body.
Unfortunately, the divine physician could only provide the emperor with a limited number of pills, and the emperor was also severely weakened at the time. It wouldn't be right for the emperor to take the pills himself!
These days, the gifts Su Yinyin gives her are so valuable. She truly is the sister of a divine physician; she's incredibly generous.
And then there's this Youth-Preserving Pill. Every year, the Empress Dowager secretly sends people to bid for it, but she's never succeeded. The Empress Dowager can't very well use her power to force someone to give it to her, can she? So she can only watch with envy.
Now, Su Yinyin is offering both Essence Pills and Youth-Preserving Pills. The Empress Dowager wishes she could kick all of His Highness's concubines out. Enjoy watching and consuming them!
However, the imperial concubine standing to the side gritted her teeth inwardly. She had always been deeply favored by the emperor, and that was all thanks to her beauty.
If this youth-preserving pill really has such miraculous effects, wouldn't my future status be in jeopardy?
Then, her eyes lit up and she came up with a plan. She said in a sweet voice, "Your Majesty, this elixir is good, but it comes from the common people. What if it is poisonous? Why don't we find someone to test it first?"
Su Yinyin didn't indulge her: "Oh, Your Highness, how should I address you, and who is your family? This princess would like to chat with the divine physician."
The Empress Dowager looked at the concubine, and she herself wanted to have her dragged out. There was only one of each kind of pill; if others tried them, what would she take?
Why did she issue an imperial decree to summon Su Yinyin to the palace? Wasn't it just to get closer to her so that she could say a few good words to the divine physician, and then get some of these items to be given to her by the divine physician when they were auctioned off?
Of course, she would give back whatever price others offered. Before she even made a move, Su Yinyin gave her a gift of that size. And she did it in front of so many people. Only a fool would try to tamper with something in such a setting.
"You, you, how dare you!" The Imperial Concubine trembled with rage. "I am the daughter of the Minister of Rites, how dare you speak to me like that!"
Su Yinyin sneered, "So what if he's the Minister of Rites? My brother is a divine physician, even the current emperor has to show him some respect. You're groundlessly suspecting that the pills I presented are poisonous, aren't you being disrespectful to the Empress Dowager?" The Imperial Concubine was speechless for a moment.
The Empress Dowager frowned slightly. "Alright, alright, stop arguing. Since Yinyin said it was a gift from the divine physician, I naturally trust her."
The Empress Dowager instructed a palace maid to bring her the Youth Preservation Pill, saying, "I will personally verify it."
Upon seeing this, the Imperial Noble Consort immediately intervened: "Empress Dowager, you absolutely must not take it yourself! What if…! Why don't we have the imperial physician examine it before making a decision?"
"No need for further words, I trust Yinyin!" The Empress Dowager glanced at the concubines standing below. Each of them stared at the youth-preserving pill in her hand, filled with intense jealousy.
Shortly after the Empress Dowager took the youth-preserving pill, her complexion became radiant, and her skin as white as snow. Everyone was astonished. The Imperial Concubine turned pale, realizing she had miscalculated.
The Empress Dowager sensed the changes in her body and ordered a palace maid to bring her semen. Looking at herself in the mirror, she exclaimed with delight, "This Youth-Preserving Pill is truly miraculous! Yinyin, you've put in a lot of effort. As for this Essence Pill, I will take it now."
After saying that, he swallowed the Essence Pill without hesitation and immediately felt refreshed.
Su Yinyin glanced triumphantly at the Imperial Concubine, while the Imperial Concubine could only feel annoyed inwardly. Today's actions not only failed to suppress Su Yinyin, but also caused her to lose favor with the Empress Dowager.
Everyone was astonished, not expecting the princess to be so capable. The Empress Dowager nodded in satisfaction, "Princess Su is very thoughtful."
The concubines' gazes towards Su Yinyin had turned fervent. They all wanted to curry favor with her. But the Empress Dowager was still there.
The Imperial Noble Consort, feeling somewhat embarrassed, let out a cold snort.
The Empress Dowager looked at herself in the mirror, beaming with joy. "You've just my idea! A reward is due!" The Empress Dowager was generous, bestowing upon her valuable gifts.
Su Yinyin quickly expressed her gratitude, "Thank you for the Empress Dowager's gift. It is my blessing to be pleased with the Empress Dowager."
The Empress Dowager held Su Yinyin's hand and said affectionately, "Come to the palace often to keep me company in the future." Su Yinyin obediently agreed.
The concubines, seeing this, were consumed by jealousy.
The imperial concubine bit her lip, unwilling to give up. Her eyes darted around, and she suddenly remembered that her elder brother had met the divine physician once, though they weren't close, it was still a pretext.
So she stepped forward, forcing a smile, "Princess, I was too hasty and offended you just now. Actually, my brother has also met a renowned physician, but I wonder if the princess could ask for some elixirs for me?"
Su Yinyin raised an eyebrow. She knew the divine physician? How come she didn't know? "Your Majesty, the divine physician makes medicine entirely according to his own will. Yinyin has only received a little favor from him and has no right to make decisions." He just tried to embarrass me, and now he wants my help.
Upon hearing this, the imperial concubine's expression turned even more unpleasant.
The Empress Dowager snorted, "Do you think these pills are like cabbages on the street, something you can just take whenever you want? Don't be unreasonable anymore."
The imperial concubine had no choice but to slink away.
Su Yinyin chatted with the Empress Dowager for a while longer before taking her leave to return to her residence.
Just then, the Empress strolled in leisurely. "Oh my, it's quite lively here today. Greetings, Empress Dowager!"
The Empress was startled when she saw the Empress Dowager's face. The effect was simply too good!
She didn't believe it when she overheard people inside the palace praising the Empress Dowager for looking younger.
There's no such thing as a magical pill in the world. Now that I've seen it with my own eyes, I have to believe it!