Su Bin was left in a state of shock upon receiving Qin Zhenzhen's clandestine missive.
In her message, Qin Zhenzhen revealed that, following an acupuncture session administered to the Empress Dowager, she had successfully relieved the venerable woman's debilitating headache. To her astonishment, the Emperor had personally made an appearance during this encounter.
However, what caught her attention was the Emperor's disconcerting demeanor—it appeared as though he had fallen victim to a subtle, slow-acting poison. This insidious toxin was exceedingly challenging to detect, employing the principle of gradual consumption to surreptitiously advance its malevolent agenda. As time elapsed, finding a cure would prove to be a formidable task.
