The Arrogant Emperor, Don't Chase Me (73)

Long Jingyuan's expression was extremely grim. "What is a poppy?"

"A very beautiful flower that can slowly make people addicted. Once someone becomes addicted, it's extremely difficult to quit. It can gradually destroy a person's body and willpower.

"Once the drug is cut off, it feels like thousands of ants gnawing at your bones. You'll wish you were dead, until you eventually die."

"I never thought something like this would exist here, too." It seemed this continent still held some unexpected delights.

The more Long Jingyuan listened, the greater the anger in his eyes became.

He flung his chopsticks onto the table and ground his teeth as he barked, "Quan De, investigate this for me!"

"Yes!" Eunuch Quan replied gravely.

He never would have thought those people's hands would reach all the way to the Emperor. They were simply lawless.

This matter had to be investigated thoroughly—every detail had to be uncovered.

Su Qiao thought for a moment, then called out to Eunuch Quan, "Wait. Start investigating the Poppy Powder with Su Jingya."

People of this era shouldn't know about something like this.

Only Su Jingya, who understood medicine and had traveled here from another world, would know about it.

Two days later, Su Qiao had just returned to the palace from the Marquis's residence when she saw Eunuch Quan pacing anxiously outside the study like an ant on a hot pan.

"Empress, you're finally back! The Emperor flew into a terrible rage today. He smashed the teacups, kicked over the imperial desk, and locked himself inside. He hasn't eaten, either. Please go and see him!"

Su Qiao raised her eyebrows. "The Empress Dowager did this?"

"..." Eunuch Quan was rendered speechless.

He never thought Su Qiao would guess correctly without even having to investigate.

Seeing his constipated expression, Su