Chapter 33 Tong Jia - Forgetting Worries (11)
Chapter 33 Tong Jia - Forgetting Worries (11)
The palace maid who was dragged in without cause was executed, and the entire Qianqing Palace was instantly brightly lit. One by one, the imperial physicians from the Imperial Hospital were summoned into the Qianqing Palace.
Kangxi's face was gloomy. Anyone who realizes they are not up to the task at a critical moment would find it difficult to remain calm!
The entire Qianqing Palace was filled with kneeling servants and imperial physicians, and the hall was eerily quiet.
The imperial physicians conducted repeated examinations and concluded that the emperor had not been poisoned. As for why he suddenly collapsed, no one could say for sure.
After all, this emperor was known for his competence. Even during the mourning period, although Kangxi did not summon the concubines of the harem, he still took in quite a few palace maids who served him, but no one was killed!
Unexpectedly, it suddenly stopped working!
Now, Kangxi couldn't pay attention to Wangyou anymore; he had to take care of himself first!
Apart from the mourning period, the imperial harem became more colorful, with the concubines dressing up in their finest attire every day, waiting for the emperor's favor. However, day after day passed, and the emperor never entered the harem at all.
Wangyou watched the whole thing on Duobao's broadcast, and smiled silently, thinking, "Let's see if you can still mess with me."
Upon learning that Wangyou was pregnant, Jueluo came immediately.
"Wangyou, this is your first pregnancy, so you have to be careful. You should put aside your martial arts training for now!"
"I understand, Mother. Erhe already doesn't let me do anything, and now that you've said that, he's even more determined to make me do nothing!"
"Erhe is doing this for your own good!" Looking at the smile on her daughter's face and the carefree look in her eyes, Jueluo knew that her daughter was living a very good life, so she was at ease.
"Mother, you're all like this. I'm starting to suspect that you won't love me anymore after this child is born!"
"What nonsense are you talking about? The child is important, but you are more important!" Jue Luo's words were firm, and Wangyou laughed happily. This is good!
"Husband, you go ahead and do your work. I need to have a private talk with Mother!"
"Alright, Mother-in-law, I'll go now!" Erhe said, and left.
"What's wrong? What happened that made you send the son-in-law away!"
"Mother, go back and tell Father that the Emperor is not doing well lately, and that he should speak as little as possible when he attends court!" Wangyou looked around to make sure no one was there, and then whispered.
Jue Luo was so shocked she almost cried out, but thankfully she covered her mouth in time. This news was too shocking, but fortunately the current emperor has quite a few children.
"Mother knows, I'll tell your father when we get back!" Jue Luo didn't ask any questions. They knew that Wangyou had her own channels of information, but they didn't expect that Wangyou would even know such a private matter.
Afterwards, Jue Luo accompanied Wangyou through lunch before preparing to leave.
"When your mother comes to see you again in a while, would you like me to send you a nanny?"
"No need, Mother. My own medical skills are quite good, and Tingyu's medical skills are also excellent. That's enough!"
"This isn't about medical skills; your mother just wants you to have a nanny by your side to take care of you during your pregnancy!"
"No need, Mother, I have four head maids, that's enough!" Wangyou didn't really like having nannies around her. You know, when she was little, she didn't even want her wet nurse.
"Alright, I won't force you. If you need anything, just let me know, and I'll come see you!"
"Alright, Mother, let's get in the carriage quickly, it's getting late!" Wangyou waved her hand hurriedly.
"You!" Jue Luo Shi sighed and got into the carriage and left, while Erhe appeared behind Wangyou at some point.
"Qingqing, let's go!"
"My lord, try not to speak during court these days!"
"What's wrong? Did Qingqing find out something?"
"I'll tell you in secret, but don't tell anyone else!" After thinking for a moment, Wangyou decided to tell Erhe, after all, he was her husband. "The Emperor is dying. He summoned the imperial physicians from the Imperial Hospital last night!"
"No..." Erhe quickly covered his mouth, then realized what Wangyou meant by "it's not working," and was shocked. "Don't worry, Qingqing, I promise I won't tell anyone!"
Erhe felt a secret joy. Kangxi coveted his wife, and he wasn't oblivious to it. Now, he wouldn't be able to stop him from thinking about other things. Unfortunately, there was no one to share such a good thing with, so the couple could only enjoy it secretly.
Upon receiving the news brought back by the Jue Luo clan, Tong Guogang became unusually quiet in the court. When asked, he would only say that the emperor was right, and his main approach was to go along with it.
Although Tong Guowei didn't know what had happened, seeing his usually carefree older brother suddenly become so quiet, he also quietly became cautious.
As for the other ministers who couldn't see the situation clearly and were still bickering in the court, Kangxi criticized them one by one, giving them a thorough dressing-down.
The ministers were completely baffled as to what had gone wrong!
Emperor Kangxi is really anxious now. He even used aphrodisiacs, but there was no effect. Feeling like he was going to become a eunuch, it's no wonder that Kangxi is in a bad mood!
Tong Guogang followed the crowd and knelt on the ground, pondering how the emperor had become incapacitated. Could it be that his own daughter had done it?
Upon realizing this, Tong Guogang quickly lowered his head even further, not wanting Kangxi to see his gloating!
I could tolerate you marrying one of my daughters from the Tongjia clan, but you even dared to secretly plot against my already married daughters. Well, now you've gotten your comeuppance!
An agitated Emperor Kangxi left the court and summoned the imperial physicians again. In the end, the physicians cautiously gave a conclusion: His Majesty only needs to cultivate his health and temperament, and he will naturally recover in the future!
Although it was somewhat far-fetched, it did give Kangxi a glimmer of hope. After that, when he went to the inner palace, he would only have a meal with the other women. He spent the rest of his time cultivating himself in the Qianqing Palace.
For a time, Emperor Kangxi became extremely detached from worldly desires!
With her worries resolved, Wangyou focused wholeheartedly on her pregnancy. Without her in-laws to keep her in check, and with her four maids managing the household affairs perfectly, plus her handsome husband diligently accompanying her after finishing his daily tasks, life couldn't be more blissful.
Compared to the carefree and leisurely life, the inner palace was not so peaceful. The flower-viewing activities organized by the Imperial Noble Consort were quietly canceled, and the Forbidden City became completely quiet.
"Your son greets Mother!" Yin Zhao came to Chengqian Palace to pay his respects to the Imperial Noble Consort.
"Get up quickly, the kitchen has just made some snacks, come and have a taste!"
"Thank you, Mother!"
"Be careful in the study these days, lest your father catches you and scolds you!"
"Don't worry, Mother, I know. The tutor even praised me today!" Yin Zhao was born very intelligent and understood the Imperial Noble Consort's words very well. He had been hiding his talents in the Imperial Study all along.
After all, the Crown Prince's position is now secure, so it's best for them not to stand out too much.
"Mother, do you know what kind of person Aunt is?" Yin Zhao asked curiously.
"Who told you to ask this?"
"My son wants to know. He has known about this aunt since he was born, but he has never met her except for one time when she got married. Recently, he heard that his aunt is pregnant, and he wants to ask his mother what kind of gift he should give her!"
"Your aunt, the best gift you can give her is simply not to bother her!" The Imperial Noble Consort's voice held a hint of envy.
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