Chapter 979: Chapter 579 – There May Still Be A Chance_1 Chapter 979: Chapter 579 – There May Still Be A Chance_1 Daoist Nun Wuchen was thrown aside, she struggled and shouted for the Empress to save her.

Jiang Ning scoffed: “You who claim to be immortal, still need to be saved? Show us your magical powers.”

A spineless fraudster, who solely relied on her silver tongue–where would she find the ability to use any mystical powers?

Enraged, Concubine Yu had her beaten to death on the spot.

The Empress quietly watched all along without uttering a word of objection.

She couldn’t care less about the life and death of Honorable Wuchen.

Concubine Yu certainly didn’t show mercy.

Honorable Wuchen was bludgeoned to death.

Turns out, a decade-long journey towards enlightenment could not withstand a savage battering.

“Is Your Highness so indifferent?” asked Jiang Ning.

The Empress casually chuckled, “Poor child, you understand nothing. Wuchen’s death matters not to me. You may leave.”

Unwilling to leave, Concubine Yu angrily threatened, “I demand to meet the Emperor, reveal the truth to him. These so-called immortal pills are nothing more than the Empress’s deceptions! I don’t believe she’ll fool the Emperor this time.”

“What a fool.”

The Empress’s words and eyes were full of contempt and disdain.

Although Concubine Yu was furious enough to strike, she dared not in the end.

No matter how you put it, the Empress was still the Empress. She could beat a Daoist nun to death but dared not lay a hand on the Empress.

Leaving the Serene Phoenix Palace, Concubine Yu asked Jiang Ning, “Princess Consort, how did you find out about Wuchen?”

“I investigated.”

As for how and who did the investigation, she would not say.

Concubine Yu did not pursue the matter further, as expected.

“What are we supposed to do now?” Concubine Yu, at her wits’ end, could only turn to Jiang Ning for guidance. “Who knows how long the Emperor has been taking these pills, can his body withstand it? I just don’t understand why he puts so much trust in the Empress. She’s clearly up to no good.”

“Indeed, why do you suppose the Empress would rather harm the Emperor’s health than stop feeding him these pills?”

“I… I really can’t figure it out.”

“Whatever the reason, it’s always self-interest,” Jiang Ning said meaningfully. “So, are you truly planning to have an audience with the Emperor, Concubine Yu?”

“Yes!”

“You could try.”

Jiang Ning shook her head faintly, not hopeful at all.

Meanwhile, Concubine Yu, with a burning heart, couldn’t wait to rush to the Crystal Frost Hall. Determined to expose the Empress’s conspiracy, she decided to plead with the Emperor not to trust false rumors that harm his health.

However, the Emperor did not grant her an audience.

Moreover, the Emperor did not see anyone at all.

From the 28th of December to the Lantern Festival in half a month, the Emperor remained secluded in the Crystal Frost Hall. Apart from three or four eunuchs who attended him, he did not meet even the ministers from the Cabinet.

It was only on the 15th of the first lunar month that the Emperor summoned the Crown Prince and Senior Grand Secretary, Jiang Ruobai.

The Emperor was bedridden.

Jiang Ning and her three children visited him and were shocked to see the originally plump Emperor now skin and bones.

His cheeks were sunken, and his face was as pale as gold foil.

Nevertheless, he still insisted on taking the so-called immortal pills.

Looking at the vibrant red pill, Jiang Ning couldn’t help but advise, “Your Majesty, do you really believe that by swallowing the Immortal Pill, you will become an immortal and meet Concubine Jin?”

The Emperor coughed several times, and chuckled, “How can you prove that I certainly won’t meet her?”

“If you insist on believing, then I have nothing to say.”

“I know that you all think I’m losing it, obeying the Empress and seeking immortality. Actually…” The emperor paused, lowering his eyes. Only after a long pause, during which Jiang Ning thought he had fallen asleep, he continued, “I’m really just trying to stay alive a little longer. I’m always hoping, maybe I would get a chance to see Zhuzhu again.”