Chapter 284: Changing the Situation, Taking the Initiative

Palace maids who could serve closely to the Empress were only six in total, all of whom were confidantes of the Empress.

To administer medicine to the Empress, and to continue it for three days, then use black dog blood at midnight on the third day to lure the Gu insect out and burn it, was no simple matter. Over ten eunuchs and palace maids guarded outside the Empress's palace daily.

When the Empress awoke, these six would be the first to be questioned; locating the culprit among them would not be a difficult task for the Empress.

Thus, Murong Jiu wondered, was it necessary to sacrifice a life to seize the initiative?

Upon the Empress's awakening, it would certainly disrupt the Emperor and the Second Prince's plans, which would be beneficial for Imperial Noble Consort Qi.

It would also make the Emperor suspect Divine Doctor Miao, as in the palace, only the Gu practitioner, Divine Doctor Miao, could awaken the Empress from her deep slumber.