Feng Jin said dismissively, her words were somewhat hurtful but also the truth. Chu Yanxi's target was indeed Chu Chenyi.
In a way, they were also implicated by Chu Chenyi. It was thanks to his quick reaction that Chu Yanxi temporarily let Chu Chenyi go, rather than taking him away and killing him with a single blow. In this regard, Chu Chenyi should be grateful to her.
"Then, according to you, should I immediately commit suicide to atone for my sins to be safer?"
Chu Chenyi asked through gritted teeth. So this was his standing in Feng Jin's heart, that she would say such things, making him feel like the prime culprit, as if all this trouble had been stirred up by him.
"I didn't say that. If you can't think straight and take your own life, then you have to make it clear. Don't blame it on me. I can't bear such a heavy charge."
Feng Jin quickly distanced herself. Her life was clean and innocent, and she couldn't be slandered by this scoundrel Chu Chenyi.
"You... you..." Chu Chenyi felt a surge of breath stuck in his chest. He pointed at Feng Jin but couldn't say anything. In the end, he had to give up.
After a pause, Chu Chenyi asked, "If what you say is neither this nor that, and we can't just wait here to die foolishly, tell me, what should we do!"
He had no good ideas. All these matters could only be left to Feng Jin to figure out. She was the one with the most tricks up her sleeve, and she would surely come up with a foolproof plan this time.
"For now, we'll just wait here quietly and save His Majesty first before anything else."
Feng Jin couldn't be bothered to argue with Chu Chenyi anymore. Arguing further would be pointless and a waste of time. It was better to quickly save Emperor Xuanwen while Chu Yanxi was not paying attention.
Her hand, hidden in her sleeve, flipped slightly, and the antidote she had prepared earlier appeared in her hand. Without any hesitation, Feng Jin took the medicine.
"What are you doing? Spit it out quickly, you can't eat it!"
When Chu Chenyi came to his senses, Feng Jin had already swallowed the medicine. He was filled with regret. If something happened to Feng Jin, how would he explain it to Ling Mohan.
"You guys are... Feng Jin, what did you just eat?"
The Empress Dowager was also confused, not understanding what they were doing at all.
Before Feng Jin could explain, Chu Chenyi interjected, "His Majesty is unconscious due to poisoning. Feng Jin has just developed an antidote, but she is unsure of its efficacy, so she is testing it on herself!"
"Testing... testing the medicine..." The Empress Dowager was also surprised. She never expected Feng Jin to do such a thing.
"Child, how could you be so foolish? This is no small matter, why didn't you tell me? There are plenty of people who can test medicine, why would you do it yourself? If anything were to happen to you, how would I explain it to your mother?"
"This medicine was developed by me. No one knows its efficacy better than I do. Only by testing it myself can I confirm its effectiveness and ensure that His Majesty will be safe. Therefore, I am the most suitable person to test this medicine."
Feng Jin felt a stuffiness in her chest, making it difficult to breathe. Her legs trembled, and her vision darkened. Instinctively, she reached out blindly, grabbing onto something unknown, clinging to it like a lifeline.
"Let me help you sit down." Chu Chenyi's arm was held tightly by Feng Jin, so he dared not move. He carefully helped Feng Jin sit on a chair nearby.
"How are you feeling? Where does it hurt?"
Chu Chenyi was truly worried about Feng Jin's condition. He kept asking her how she was and if she felt uncomfortable anywhere.
Her head was already feeling fuzzy, and with Chu Chenyi constantly chattering beside her, Feng Jin felt even worse. The thoughts she had just organized were once again interrupted by Chu Chenyi, leaving her mind in a complete muddle.
"Please don't talk, let me be alone for a while."
She was so bothered by his noise that Feng Jin couldn't help but remind Chu Chenyi to shut his mouth and give her some peace.
Feng Jin closed her eyes to rest, and only then did she feel a little better. Her mind, however, was constantly working, meticulously recording all her current circumstances.
After a full hour, Feng Jin's condition improved somewhat, and the discomfort in her body gradually lessened. Her mind also became clearer. The moment she opened her eyes, her eyes felt as if they were being pricked by needles. Upon contact with sunlight, they throbbed with unbearable pain.
"How are you feeling? Is anything uncomfortable?" Seeing that Feng Jin's condition had improved, Chu Chenyi quickly stepped forward to inquire.
Feng Jin took a deep breath, feeling a little better. Her voice was weak, "I'm fine, just feeling weak all over."
As for other symptoms, they were present but not too serious. Moreover, she had already overcome the worst of it. It seemed the antidote had been successfully developed, and it should not pose too much risk when used on Emperor Xuanwen.
"It's good that you're alright, it's good that you're alright..." The Empress Dowager's heart finally settled once she confirmed Feng Jin was unharmed.
She had been so tense and worried just now, her heart almost leaping out of her chest. This child was too reckless in her actions. A slight misstep could have cost her her life.
"Child, you must never act like this again. You're simply disregarding your own life. You were lucky this time and nothing happened. If something had truly happened, what would you do?"
The Empress Dowager was also frightened by the incident and even more worried that Feng Jin might act rashly again in the future. Her tone couldn't help but become more stern as she reprimanded Feng Jin severely.
"Your Majesty, please calm your anger and don't upset yourself. This was a matter of urgency, and I absolutely will not do anything similar again."
She wanted to do this less than anyone, but the situation was dire. If Emperor Xuanwen were to die because of this, not only would she be implicated, but the court would also be unstable, leading to even greater trouble later on.
Compared to that, her own safety was insignificant. It couldn't be compared to the life of Emperor Xuanwen. If given the choice again, she would still not hesitate to test the medicine.