Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 356

Chapter 356: Chapter 353: Enjoy to the Fullest_1

That depended on whether the Emperor would listen to Lu Ninghuan.

"How did your grandfather treat those who used the Xiliang aphrodisiac back then?" the Eldest Princess asked in a low voice.

"After acupuncture, my grandfather advised them to never use the aphrodisiac again. Otherwise, their bodies would be exhausted. Headaches would be minor, but their lives would be in danger," Lu Ninghuan answered truthfully.

The Eldest Princess began to manipulate her Buddha Beads again, her eyes deep as she pondered something.

"If someone took this medicine for a long time, how long before it would take their life?" the Eldest Princess suddenly asked, still with that kind and peaceful demeanor. _{fгeewёbnoѵel.cσm}

Bai Qingyan looked up at the Eldest Princess, wondering what she meant by this sudden question.

Lu Ninghuan was also dumbfounded.

"It depends on whether it is used daily." Lu Ninghuan regained her composure and spoke calmly, "If used daily, they would die within half a year. If used two or three times a month, within five years, their body would be completely exhausted."

"Oh..." the Eldest Princess answered, her eyes suddenly turning red as if recalling something. Her hand manipulating the Buddha Beads paused. She looked at Lu Ninghuan and straightened her back, speaking solemnly, "The Emperor works tirelessly for state affairs. It’s natural for him to slightly indulge himself with a favorite Lady Qiu during his leisure. But, is there any way, Ninghuan, for the Emperor to enjoy himself thoroughly without being plagued by headaches?"

Grandmother wanted the Emperor dead?

Bai Qingyan couldn’t believe it. In just a short time, her grandmother had changed her mind and decided not to protect the current Emperor, even intending to kill this nephew.

Lu Ninghuan’s palm tightened. If the Emperor died, she wouldn’t have to worry about someday serving that Emperor as a substitute, enduring disgust.

"Ninghuan will spare no effort!" Lu Ninghuan promised solemnly.

The Eldest Princess’s eyes were full of sorrow, "Then it’s hard on you..."

Knowing that Bai Qingyan and the Eldest Princess surely had something to discuss, Lu Ninghuan paid her respects and left with Nanny Jiang.

The Eldest Princess relaxed her stiff back slightly, leaned against the round pillow, showing her weariness and old age, and spoke slowly, "The current Emperor grows more suspicious with age. Historically, many emperors made mistakes in their later years. Instead of letting the Emperor sit on the Dragon Throne, suspicious of the Bai family all day, it’s better to support the Crown Prince’s ascension. The Crown Prince now trusts you greatly and has promised to ensure the Bai family’s safety."

Before she went to Nanjing, her grandmother had a long talk with the Crown Prince. It was probably at that time that the Crown Prince promised her grandmother to ensure the Bai family’s safety.

She lowered her eyes and said nothing.

Members of the Lin family were all the same. Even the current Crown Prince, who had yet to ascend to the highest position and needed to win people over, appeared more lenient than the Emperor.

If the Crown Prince ascended, it would be the same.

Just as the current Emperor, after being conferred as Crown Prince, spoke to her grandfather to consolidate his position. But after ascending the throne, the Emperor forgot.

On her journey to Nanjing, Bai Qingyan had seen through the Crown Prince and had no expectations of him.

But she didn’t want to argue with her grandmother anymore. Five years should be enough for the Bai family.

"Grandmother’s arrangements will do," Bai Qingyan nodded.

"Hmm!" The Eldest Princess nodded, looking at her granddaughter, who was no longer as close as before, and closed her eyes, recalling the words Bai Qingyan had spoken in the shrine hall, "If one hesitates to cut off ties when necessary, one will suffer endless trouble."