In the original timeline, Consort Zhangjia died in the thirty-eighth year of the Kangxi Emperor's reign.

As for why Xiuning said it was "quite early" here, it's because the situation is different, the structure of the harem is different, and the difficulties that Consort Zhangjia should have faced from all sides have been greatly reduced. Including her daily interactions with Consort De, the head of the first palace, it's not like in the original timeline where the other party was always in a dominant position and completely had the upper hand.

Under such circumstances, Consort Zhangjia was able to die young in the fortieth year of the Kangxi Emperor's reign.

Tsk tsk, it's clear that Consort Zhangjia's physical condition is truly poor.

The fact that Consort Tong Jia Rongyue from Jingren Palace, who should have died in the 28th year of Kangxi's reign, is still alive and well highlights the difference between the two sides.

Xiuning also remembered that some unofficial histories recorded that even the unfortunate Yinzhi's princely title was stripped because of the death of Consort Zhangjia, and that the incident occurred because she shaved her head during the hundred-day mourning period.

However, in reality, the fact that Yinxiang was implicated in the Crown Prince's rebellion and imprisoned was not as serious as the rumors suggested.

Yinxiang was also imprisoned by Kangxi. During the period when the crown prince was deposed, Yinxiang was ordered to be imprisoned by Kangxi in a fit of rage.

But when the crown prince was deposed and reinstated, Yinxiang also had Kangxi issue an edict to release him.

However, by that time, Yinxiang no longer held the same position in Kangxi's heart and was no longer favored by Kangxi. Although he accompanied the princes during those years, his relationship with Kangxi was clearly not good.

However, it is true that after the 47th year of Kangxi's reign, it can already be considered the later period of Kangxi's reign.

The removal of the crown prince made the other princes realize that he was no longer an obstacle in their path. Ambitious princes, in their pursuit of the throne, began to attack the crown prince while also revealing their naked ambition for the throne.

The son is not like a son, the biological father is not like a biological father, and the various forces are making a very ugly scene.

Xiuning can remember this history, but due to some discrepancies between unofficial and official histories, it is easy for people's memories to become confused.

Just like now, Consort De indirectly indicated that Consort Zhangjia was on her deathbed and wanted to fulfill the deceased's wish before she passed away by summoning her family members to the palace for one last visit.

After a moment's thought, Xiu Ning nodded in agreement.

"Since that's the case, we should do them a favor," it was just a matter of lifting a finger, and besides, Kangxi was aware of it.

Consort De breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Xiu Ning did not stop her.

Even if she knew the emperor had agreed, the emperor had already left the palace.

If Consort Jing remains adamant and continues to obstruct the matter based on palace rules, then Consort De will have no way to change her mind.

Consort De only wanted to curry favor with Consort Zhangjia before her death, mainly to show her children. She didn't expect to make enemies with Consort Jing's faction over such a trivial matter.

"On behalf of Consort Zhangjia, I thank Your Majesty."

"Consort De, please don't be so polite."

After the two finished discussing important matters, they started talking about other trivial matters concerning the harem.

Seeing that Consort De's expression was not very natural, Xiu Ning did not keep her any longer and quickly sent Chun Yu away.

The spring rain came and went, "Master."

"Help me inside," Xiu Ning said, feeling a bit chilly after standing in the courtyard for so long. She lowered her eyes and thought to herself that she should find some time to visit Consort Zhangjia of Yonghe Palace.

Well, the other party has a special status. Even though she doesn't have a proper rank, she still gave birth to three healthy imperial heirs for the emperor.

If someone dies, a letter must be written to inform Emperor Kangxi, otherwise the funeral arrangements will be difficult to manage.

"Prepare a batch of the unused medicinal herbs from the storeroom, and we'll go to Yonghe Palace this afternoon."

Go early and come back early, otherwise the letters will be sent back and forth, wasting time.

Spring Rain nodded, "Yes."

...

In the afternoon, with the sun high in the sky and the temperature pleasant, Xiuning boarded a sedan chair and was carried by palace servants to Yonghe Palace.

Consort De was not surprised at all that Xiu Ning would come.

With a slight smile, she gave Xiu Ning a curtsy, and the two had a brief discussion in the main hall of the courtyard about Consort Zhangjia's illness.

This time, Consort De was much more outspoken than she was at Qixiang Palace.

Since she had already received the favor she was owed, Consort De wouldn't mind doing the rest as a favor.

With a sigh, Consort De's face showed a hint of worry. "Your Majesty, I will not hide it from you, Consort Zhangjia has been showing some symptoms since before the New Year."

At that time, the Emperor was busy with other matters, and Consort Zhangjia did not want to disturb him, so she secretly sent someone to have the imperial physician prescribe the previous medicine.

To everyone's surprise, despite using a lot of medicine, this time it wasn't as effective as before.

"I and Yinxiang tried to persuade her, we talked to her, and Consort Zhangjia finally relented, but in the end, alas, it's all fate."

A perfectly healthy condition can easily develop into a serious, difficult-to-treat illness if left untreated.

Consort De truly felt that Consort Zhangjia was more trouble than she was worth.

Before the New Year, people said they were afraid of bad luck and could just bear it, but after the New Year, what are they afraid to say?

He only couldn't resist calling the imperial physicians of the Imperial Hospital to give him a thorough examination when the emperor was about to release the list of those from beyond the Great Wall.

As a result, the diagnosis revealed a serious problem, the kind that couldn't be cured.

Not only will she be unable to go to the borderlands this time, but her children will also be confined to the inner palace.

Consort De rubbed her brow wearily, her mind brimming with complaints.

Xiuning: ...

Xiu Ning had no idea that things at Yonghe Palace were so complicated; it was because she didn't usually pay much attention to this place.

If Consort De hadn't come over first and told her about Consort Zhangjia's situation, Xiuning wouldn't have remembered her at all.

"Consort De, this matter is not your fault. It can only be said that Consort Zhangjia was simply destined to suffer this fate."

Since she herself has encountered this situation, she can't blame others. If Consort Zhangjia really wanted to cause trouble regarding the matter of summoning the imperial physician, even Consort De, a concubine who has been out of favor for many years, couldn't stop her.

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