Consort Tong didn't press the issue further; she was a bit tired and had only asked casually after seeing it.

"Go down and stay with your younger brother. There are nannies here with your mother. Your mother is not feeling well right now, so please take good care of your younger brother for her."

"When your father arrives tonight, your mother will instruct someone to call you over."

The wet nurse came in carrying a bowl of unidentified Chinese medicine.

"Your Majesty, it's time to take your medicine, otherwise it will get cold and the medicine won't be as effective."

The Fourth Prince, Yinzhen, left the bedchamber somewhat disappointed; he actually wanted to spend more time with his mother.

In any case, he is still only an eleven or twelve-year-old boy and cannot control his emotions at will.

Moreover, he still had feelings for Consort Tong, especially after the birth of his younger brother, their mother-son relationship became even better than before.

He wouldn't compete with a newborn baby for so-called affection.

Moreover, it's only natural that Consort Tong would show more affection to Xiao Shiwu.

He was no longer as sensitive and fragile as before. The Fourth Prince, Yinzhen, stood in the hall and remained silent for a while before walking towards the Fifteenth Prince's room.

Kangxi kept his word and arrived at Chengqian Palace before it was completely dark.

Consort Tong had just woken up from a deep sleep, taken her medicine, and regained some of her strength.

Upon hearing the news that His Majesty had arrived, Consort Tong couldn't help but touch her face; she must look extremely haggard.

Before she could think further, Kangxi had already strode into the inner hall. This time, Kangxi was wearing a casual moon-blue robe, and he looked tall and slender with a calm demeanor.

When Emperor Kangxi saw that Consort Tong had woken up, a hint of worry appeared in his eyes.

"How is my cousin doing now? Is there anything else that's wrong?"

Emperor Kangxi had already heard Physician Li's reply; this time, even a miracle worker couldn't save Consort Tong.

How much longer can I live?

That depends on Consort Tong herself.

It can take anywhere from one or two months to as short as three to five days.

Upon hearing this, Emperor Kangxi's face turned terrifyingly dark, and his eyes looked as if he wanted to devour Physician Li.

But Physician Li did not change his story and, despite the pressure, told the truth.

Finally, he walked out of the Hall of Mental Cultivation with trembling steps and great difficulty.

Consort Tong forced a smile and coughed lightly twice.

"I know my own body well, and it's just like this. I probably won't live much longer."

Upon hearing this, Kangxi's expression turned displeased, and his tone became somewhat stiff.

"Cousin, don't talk nonsense. I will definitely find a better imperial physician who can cure you."

Consort Tong had a slight smile on her face this time; her cousin the emperor still hoped she was alive.

"My imperial cousin, I have rarely asked you for anything in my life, but you must grant me this request today."

When Kangxi heard this, his expression didn't change. His concubines in the harem all liked to ask him for things, and although his cousin was rare, this time was no exception.

Perhaps his cousin wants to be his empress.

If that's the case.

Emperor Kangxi was still willing to grant his request.

Emperor Kangxi looked at Consort Tong and nodded.

"I'll listen to what you have to say. As long as it's within my power, I will definitely grant your request."

Consort Tong smiled, her smile as beautiful as a flower, her face pale, like a pure white gardenia.

“Cousin Emperor, I can definitely do it, as long as you agree.”

"Your Majesty, I wish to register the Fourth Prince, Yinzhen, under my name and change his imperial genealogy."

When Kangxi heard this, he was somewhat surprised. He had always known that his cousin wanted to become empress, but he did not expect that this time she was asking him for help with the matter of changing the imperial genealogy of the fourth prince.

Emperor Kangxi looked conflicted; he couldn't just agree to this matter so easily.

"I need to go back and consider this matter further."

"Why is my cousin thinking of changing the imperial genealogy? You're raising the Fourth Prince now, he's your son. But has anyone in the harem been gossiping about him and heard it from your ears?"

Kangxi pondered for a moment, realizing that it wasn't very good to have just refused his cousin, who had rarely asked him for favors since she was little.

"I know that my cousin has always wanted to be my empress. I will issue an edict today to make my cousin my empress. Is that alright?"

"Hasn't my cousin always wanted to be my wife?"

Consort Tong's face was pale with a tinge of red, and tears welled up in the corners of her eyes.

"Cousin Emperor, I wish to change the Fourth Prince's name to mine. Please grant me this one wish, okay?"

All Consort Tong wants now is to change the imperial genealogy of the Fourth Prince, Yinzhen.

She absolutely forbade the son she raised to return to Consort De, Uya, and call her "Mother."

Otherwise, she would die with resentment.

She absolutely cannot let that bitch get away with it.

Emperor Kangxi frowned, showing no sign of backing down.

"My dear cousin, I will grant you anything except this."

Consort Tong's eyes were filled with tears, her face etched with sorrow.

"This is all I want."

"When I entered the palace, His Majesty said that he would dote on me for the rest of my life."

"On my deathbed, this is all I want."

I just saw Consort Tong's youngest son, who looks just like her.

He probably won't live much longer, and even if he does, he'll need the help of the Fourth Prince, Yinzhen.

She was determined to change the imperial genealogy, whether for the sake of her youngest son whose chances of survival were slim, or for the sake of the pride in her heart.

Consort Tong, who had been proud her whole life, rarely spoke up and begged Emperor Kangxi.

A hint of reluctance appeared on Kangxi's face as he reached out and embraced Consort Tong, gently comforting her.

"Cousin, let me think about it some more. I'll give you my reply tomorrow, okay?"

When Consort Tong heard that Emperor Kangxi was showing signs of softening his stance, she did not press him further.

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