The Divine Doctor And A Common Farmer-Chapter 1770 - 1857: Many Years Ago

Many years ago, when she was still young, and her children were still little. Because of one thing, she once severely punished Lao Ba.

After that incident, Lao Ba’s temperament became more restrained and gradually became obedient.

But after so many years, she would occasionally recall ’that incident’ from back then. Even if Lao Ba might have long forgotten about it, it still lingered in her heart. And because of that incident, it was difficult for her to truly like Lao Ba over the years.

The Empress placed the wooden box containing the Longevity Talisman on her imperial desk. She had long grown accustomed to such things. For nearly a decade, Lao Ba regularly sent her little trinkets obtained from the Imperial Temple.

Initially, she harbored suspicions, but year after year, she had everything Lao Ba sent thoroughly examined, and each time, it was safe, without issue. With time, she gradually let down her guard.

Due to her responsibilities as a mother, seeing Lao Ba still kneeling below, the Empress allowed Lao Ba to rise. She was about to grant Lao Ba a seat, but suddenly, she sensed something strange.

Her body suddenly felt extremely uncomfortable, and her mind started to spin.

And it was at this moment that she seemed to see... Lao Ba changed from the obedient demeanor of the past, slowly raising his head, staring at her with a vicious, hideous gaze full of hatred.

In that instant, the Empress’s heart skipped a beat. In a flash, everything became clear.

She understood immediately; she realized instantly! All the things she couldn’t figure out before, she now understood!

She never expected that the one who poisoned her was Lao Ba?? Precisely the one she least suspected, whom she thought was least likely, turned out to be the one who harmed her?

But where did the poison come from? The royal doctors had no clue and could not resolve it. She privately sought help from the people of Medicine Valley, but even they were stumped by this poison.

And most importantly, how could Lao Ba have dared, dared to do such a thing?

Once she was dead, her Hidden Guards, along with those Ancient Tribe Aristocratic families, would never let it rest! Had Lao Ba not considered the consequences?

Was she insane?

Was she driven to desperation?

Just to murder her?

One must realize, once she died, Lao Ba wouldn’t survive either and would undoubtedly die an even more miserable death!

But more and more questions, more and more doubts, remained unanswered.

The Empress’s vision grew increasingly blurred, and in her daze, she seemed to see Lao Ba slowly rising, then walking step by step towards her.

Lao Ba had a smile on her lips, one that seemed as if she were a victor.

And this brilliant smile was something the Empress had never seen on Lao Ba’s face before.

Next, the Empress drifted into a daze. She didn’t know how long she had been unconscious, and when she awoke again, she realized that while her consciousness had returned, her body was immobile.

She could wake and sleep like a normal person, but the only thing she couldn’t control was her body.

Her mind was exceptionally clear, and she could perceive the events transpiring externally. These included the Eighth Princess’s rebellion, Jiujiu’s downfall, and the Great Commander’s concealment of her, including the years spent in Nanling, and also...