After standing there for a while, the Fourth Prince couldn't help but look around. He saw that the Fourth Consort had been summoned and led to Hanchun Garden. As soon as she entered the house, she knelt at the door and sobbed softly.

The four concubines all understood that this was probably the last time they would see Kangxi, and they knelt on the ground, unable to stop crying.

As Consort Yi knelt, she stole a glance to the side, then moved forward a few steps to take her place at the very front.

Then, she knelt before Kangxi's door, covering her face and weeping, her genuine emotions deeply moving: "Your Majesty, I have come. Please allow me to see you..."

The others glanced at Consort Yi's actions, exchanged bewildered looks, and could only remain silent, bowing down to join in the weeping.

After a while, the door opened. Liang Jiugong came out, and everyone leaned forward, as if waiting for Kangxi to summon them.

Liang Jiugong glanced calmly at the scene outside, then loudly announced, "Summon Consort De to an audience..."

Before she could finish speaking, Consort Yi hurriedly stood up: "Your Majesty, has Your Majesty summoned me?"

Liang Jiugong shook his head, and Consort De turned and went into the house. The other three hadn't reacted yet. Consort Yi, annoyed, looked at Consort De's retreating figure and quickly asked, "Does His Majesty only want to see Consort De? What about us?"

Liang Jiugong gestured to stop him, and respectfully replied, "Your Majesties, please wait a moment. His Majesty will only summon Consort De to enter. The others should wait outside. His Majesty will summon you later."

Consort Yi waited resentfully. She had originally intended to plead with Emperor Kangxi to allow her to leave the palace and live with the Ninth Prince, rather than remain in the palace as a dowager consort. Since the Ninth Prince was unlikely to become emperor, Consort Yi had already made her plans.

After a while, Consort De finally performed her act. Sure enough, not long after, the three of them were summoned by the Emperor.

All the princes and ministers were waiting outside the bedroom. When the four consorts were summoned, they exchanged meaningful glances.

The Fourth Prince's eyes widened as he watched Consort Yi's actions, which stirred a sense of disgust within him.

At some point, Rondoko moved next to Fourth Master and accidentally bumped into him with his elbow. Fourth Master turned his head to the side.

Longduo Kecai whispered, "Your Highness, it seems someone has already taken action. Fourth Master, you'd better make arrangements as soon as possible..."

Fourth Master pondered, showing hesitation, which made Rondoko anxious.

"Your Highness, I know what you're worried about. Although the Emperor is still clinging to life, things have come to this point and there's nothing we can do to change the situation. If Your Highness doesn't make a decision now, are you just waiting for them to rebel? Don't hesitate any longer."

Longdoko's words made sense. The Fourth Prince glanced meaningfully at Kangxi's bedroom and said slowly after a long while, "Father is still alive. I don't want to go that far unless absolutely necessary."

Doronko said sternly to the Fourth Prince, "I know that Your Highness has brotherly affection for your brothers, but it is not certain that other princes have the same goodwill towards you. Even if it is for your own protection, Your Highness should arrange to seal off the nine gates of the capital now to prevent unrest."

Fourth Master glanced at Doronko, who nodded firmly.

The Fourth Prince nodded, acknowledging Dolonko's suggestion, and then straightened up to wait quietly at the door of Kangxi's bedroom. Having received the Fourth Prince's permission, Dolonko bowed and hastily retreated. Taking advantage of a moment when no one was looking, he slipped out from beside the main door.

After Doronko left, the Fourth Master stood still, his gaze growing deeper and more solemn, his hands clenching tightly in secret.

Seeing this, Hongli, who was standing to the side, also began to feel nervous.

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