The emperor is now busy with state affairs and doesn't pay much attention to the affairs of the harem. Even if he has some time, he spends it on the crown prince. He almost adopts a laissez-faire policy towards the other children. Some children only see the emperor a few times in a year or two.
Naturally, they were happy that their children could be seen by the emperor.
"In that case, I'll have to trouble His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
Yinreng took his mistress, followed by the two princesses, to the Cining Palace, took his fourth mistress out, and then returned to the Qianqing Palace together.
As for why they didn't go find Xiaowu and the other little princes, it was mainly because they were too young and not suitable for eating pot.
That's what he thought. When the empress dowager found out, she thought he had forgotten Xiaowu, so she asked Yunzhu to take Xiaowu to the Qianqing Palace.
Yinreng burst out laughing when he saw the pale little Wu. He looked at Yunzhu and said, "Go back and tell the Empress Dowager that after dinner, I will personally take Xiaowu back."
Yunzhu agreed with a smile and then left.
Yinreng simply put Xiaowu on his lap. Thinking back to the chubby Xiaowu in his previous life, and looking at the little guy on his lap now, he couldn't help but pinch his little face.
Yinreng had a good relationship with the children aged 4 and above, and was particularly familiar with them.
But the children under Xiaowu had less contact with him. They were not very familiar with their second brother and were a little reserved.
"Xiaowu, have you ever eaten pot?"
Yinreng lowered his head and asked him.
Xiaowu pursed her lips, blinked her eyes, looked at the steaming thing on the table, and shook her head.
Xiao San volunteered, "Second brother, Xiao San can take care of fifth brother."
Yinreng looked at him, "How are you going to take care of me? You still need palace servants to serve you food."
Normally, there is no need for palace servants to pick up food for meals, but the pot we are eating today may burn the masters, so except for Yinreng and the two princesses, each prince has a palace servant to pick up food.
Xiao San, however, remained unyielding and said, "I can share the food that the palace servants picked for me with Xiao Wu."
Yinreng laughed, "You really are good at borrowing flowers to offer to Buddha."
Xiao San blinked, as if he had never heard of this word. Rong Xian explained it to him and picked up some food for him.
Kangxi was originally invited to eat hotpot together today, but Xiaoqi felt a little unwell, so Concubine Yi sent someone to invite the emperor over, so only a few children were left in the palace to have fun.
Fortunately, there are two princesses who can help take care of the younger brothers. Everyone can eat and play comfortably.
The situation in Yikun Palace was not so good.
Xiaoqi has been vomiting non-stop since she woke up this morning. Concubine Yi had already summoned the imperial physician to see her. She has taken two doses of medicine, but there has been no improvement at all.
By the evening, seeing that Xiaoqi's complexion was getting worse and worse, Concubine Yi did not dare to delay any longer and quickly asked Huanxi to report to the emperor.
As soon as Kangxi came in, he saw Xiaoqi’s pale face and frowned.
"What did the imperial physician say?"
The imperial physician who was taking the pulse took two steps forward and replied, "Seventh Prince ate something very cold, which is why he keeps vomiting. I have already prescribed a prescription and am doing my best to treat him, but he ate a bit too much, so the medicine is taking a while to work."
Kangxi looked at Concubine Yi coldly, "Something extremely cold? What kind of thing could Seventh Prince eat at such a young age?"
Concubine Yi had already made preparations. She pointed to the food on the table and said, "These are the Seventh Prince's meals today. They are all the same as usual, and the imperial physician didn't find anything wrong with them."
Kangxi began to frown as soon as he sat down.
"Why are there always these messy and unclear things happening in your palace? Why is it that other palace maids can raise children without any problems, but there are always problems in Yikun Palace?"
Concubine Yi was shocked and knelt down immediately.
"Your Majesty, I don't know..."
Before she could finish her words, Concubine Yi suddenly realized a problem.
Kangxi looked at her with eyes full of doubt. Was he suspecting that she was using her child to win his favor?
Thinking of this, Concubine Yi burst into tears out of grievance.
"Your Majesty, I have no intention of using my child to gain your favor, as I have separated him from her and sent him to be raised by the Empress Dowager. Heaven has mercy on me, but I truly have no desire to use my child to gain your favor."
When Kangxi heard her say this, his expression changed.
Dai Jia also knelt down beside her and said, "Your Majesty, ever since Concubine Yi sent the Fifth Prince away, the Seventh Prince and the Fourth Princess have been caring for them as if they were their own children. If Concubine Yi is using the Seventh Prince to win favor, I don't believe it."
At this time, Concubine Guo also rushed over and knelt down upon seeing this.
"Your Majesty, my sister was restless during her pregnancy. After giving birth to the Fifth Prince, she was plotted against twice. Now that the Seventh Prince is acting so unclearly, I dare to ask Your Majesty to replace all the servants in the Yikun Palace."
Concubine Yi looked at Concubine Guo in shock, but saw that she was shaking her head at her with a determined look, so she did not say anything.
"Liang Jiugong, notify the Ministry of Internal Affairs. All but the first-class personal servants in Yikun Palace must be replaced. You will choose them yourself, and choose carefully."
Liang Jiugong accepted the order and withdrew.
Kangxi looked at the imperial physician again, "When will the Seventh Prince recover?"
The imperial physician was not willing to exaggerate and could only say conservatively, "According to the Seventh Prince's current pulse, it will take at least two or three days."
Kangxi nodded. "Then give the Seventh Prince proper treatment. Also, all the palace servants serving the Seventh Prince will be sent to the Ministry of Punishment for questioning, including the wet nurse."
Cries for mercy were heard one after another, but Kangxi kept a sullen face.
Concubine Yi knelt on the ground and breathed a sigh of relief.
Although it would be somewhat embarrassing if the news of all the palace maids being replaced spread, the prince personally replaced the people, so if there were any problems in the future, people would not immediately suspect her of secretly taking action.
But even so, she was still very angry.
Who is it that has been attacking her again and again in her palace? He didn't let Xiaowu go before, and now he doesn't even let Xiaoqi go.
She finally realized that the other party was targeting the prince of Yikun Palace.
Kangxi did not stay long, as he was still thinking about returning to the palace to eat hotpot with his children.
Unfortunately, when he hurried back, everyone had already dispersed.
Yinreng personally sent everyone back to the palace, and finally carried Xiaowu to Shoukang Palace.
The Queen Mother was waiting for Xiao Wu in the main hall. "Yunzhu, is there still no movement outside? It's already this hour, and we should finish eating."
Yunzhu didn't quite understand the rules for the princes and princesses in the palace to eat together. "How about we wait a little longer? If the Fifth Prince doesn't come back in half an hour, I'll go to the Palace of Heavenly Purity to check."
As he was speaking, he heard the palace servant say that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was coming with the Fifth Prince in his arms.
The Queen Mother immediately stood up and walked out. When she saw Xiao Wu, she smiled and reached out to hug him, mumbling Mongolian words.
Yunzhu hurriedly paid her respects to Yinreng and then translated, "Fifth Prince, the Empress Dowager asks if you have eaten enough."
Xiao Wu patted his belly and said, "I'm full."
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