It wasn't that she was reluctant to part with the antidote pills, but a whole one taken at once would cure the poison, yet its medicinal strength would also harm the child's body.
Half a pill would suffice.
"Yes, young master."
The pharmacists respectfully took the porcelain bottle and, along with several others, went to dissolve the antidote pill and feed it to the children.
While the pharmacists were administering the antidote to the children, Qian Jiyun took An Jiuyue outside, followed by Elder Ding Nuo. "Young master, Prince Zhanyun, you trust that after leaving the capital, the emperor's actions have been numerous," he said.
"Heh."
An Jiuyue let out a cold laugh.
"It's what I expected. If he didn't do something, it would be a poor use of his intellect."
Even knowing the tide had turned, the old emperor continued his futile struggles, reveling in them even though he knew they would only bring unwarranted disasters upon the people.
"I'll take you back."