Chapter 18 Awakening
While examining the gadgets in the 556 Mall, Yinzhen let his unconscious body remain in a coma, figuring it wouldn't be a big problem if he didn't wake up anytime soon.
But that's how Yinzhen felt; in reality, it was the third day since he fell into a coma. Everyone, both at his residence and in the palace, was extremely concerned, and even another group of imperial physicians were dispatched for a consultation.
As a result, Consort De, Uya, who was under confinement, was once again punished by the Empress Dowager to copy the Classic of Filial Piety a hundred times. Since she dared to say that Yinzhen was unfilial, she deliberately gave him the Classic of Filial Piety to subtly mock her lack of compassion. The Empress Dowager and Emperor Kangxi gave her the same punishment, which made Uya furious and helpless.
After repeated consultations by numerous imperial physicians, the final conclusion was that Prince Yong was severely depleted and his coma was due to his body recovering on its own.
With no other options, Kangxi could only choose to believe and station several imperial physicians at the Yongjun Prince's residence to help Yinzhen recover as soon as possible.
While studying the small toys in his mind, Yinzhen also took the opportunity to use items from the store to treat this body. Although the poisoning was all fake, the original owner, as a premature baby, was indeed not in good health, and there was a reason why "Emperor Shizong's bow strength was only 4.5".
While Yinzhen was happily recuperating in his coma, Yixiu was confined to the Wutong Courtyard, looking haggard and much thinner, which made her belly appear alarmingly large, causing the maids serving her to tremble with fear.
In fact, after the matter was investigated, the Wutong Courtyard was reopened. However, because of her status, there was no proper mistress in the mansion. Therefore, Emperor Kangxi assigned a palace maid named Li to take care of the Yongjun Prince's mansion.
When Granny Li arrived, she didn't cause any trouble with Su Peisheng. Su Peisheng and Gao Wuyong continued to look after the front yard, while Granny Li mainly took charge of the back yard. Within two days, she had everything in perfect order. She even specially hired a doctor to stay with Yixiu and paid close attention to her daily life, showing no discrimination or injustice whatsoever.
Yi Xiu couldn't stop losing weight. If it weren't for the baby in her belly, she wouldn't be able to eat anything at all. The longer Yinzhen was in a coma, the more haggard she became.
"Consort, the kitchen has just received some candied fruit. Please try it and see if it suits your taste." Jianqiu brought over a small dish of exquisite candied fruit, racking her brains to get Yixiu to eat more.
Yixiu leaned back on the soft couch, staring blankly outside, and waved her hand weakly, "Take it away, I have no appetite."
"Consort, please at least try a bite, even if it's just for the young master..." Jianqiu leaned forward and placed the candied fruit next to Yixiu's hand, looking at her with concern.
“Jianqiu…” Yixiu turned her head, a tear sliding down her cheek. She was still young, but the situation was far from serious, and Yixiu couldn't help but feel panicked. “My mother and Rouze did such a thing… The Prince still hasn't woken up… How can I possibly escape this…”
“Your Majesty,” Jianqiu grasped Yixiu’s uneasy, cold hand and comforted her, “Your Majesty is overthinking it. It’s the Madam and the Eldest Miss who are greedy. What does it have to do with you? Look, the Imperial Guard’s Li Mama usually takes good care of Wutong Courtyard. It’s clear that the Emperor has not blamed you.”
"No?" Yi Xiu looked at Jian Qiu with red eyes, desperately hoping for support.
“Of course not,” Jianqiu answered decisively. “Granny Li even specially arranged for a doctor to stay with you, and the best things from the main kitchen are brought in first every day. Besides, you also have your young master here.”
“Yes, I still have a child…” Yixiu touched her belly, drawing strength from it, but she still couldn’t help feeling sad. “But what about the Prince… How will the Prince see me when he wakes up… If I hadn’t allowed them into the manor, this wouldn’t have happened…”
Jianqiu was speechless for a moment. She couldn't be sure whether the Prince, who had just survived a life-or-death experience, would take his anger out on his master when he woke up. She could only comfort him, "It's alright, Master. Please take care of yourself. With the young prince here, everything will be fine."
Yixiu looked down at her swollen belly. Yes, with this child, she would be alright, but what about her relationship with the prince? Would the prince distance himself from her because of this?
The thought of this possibility made Yixiu breathless; she truly loved Yinzhen.
But she couldn't think of any good solutions. Everything had already been foreshadowed; the people in the front yard had already begun to distance themselves from the Wutong Courtyard.
Who is taking care of the sick today?
Yi Xiu suddenly asked, and Jian Qiu, unable to see her face clearly, carefully replied, "It is... Princess Qi."
"Qi Yuebin..." Thinking of her childhood sweetheart relationship with the prince, Yixiu couldn't help but feel sad.
"Your Highness is now in your advanced maternal month and it is inconvenient for you to attend to your illness, which is why we have Princess Qi and Princess Song taking turns to go."
"Is that so..." Hearing Jianqiu's hurried explanation, Yixiu didn't say much. In fact, they all knew that the front courtyard still harbored resentment towards Wutong Courtyard.
Although the ban has been lifted, Yixiu has yet to be able to go to the front courtyard to visit the comatose Yinzhen. She can only listen to the other women diligently serving the prince, while she suffers day after day in this courtyard…
In the bedroom, Qi Yuebin, dressed in a simple light yellow qipao and wearing only the most basic accessories, sat by Yinzhen's bedside. Without asking anyone else for help, she personally took a warm cloth and gently wiped Yinzhen's face little by little, her eyes full of affection and heartache as she looked at him.
Gazing at that handsome face up close, Qi Yuebin was somewhat dazed. He felt that the prince had become even more handsome, and that he hadn't been this close to the prince in a long time. The love in his heart was becoming increasingly difficult to conceal.
But Qi Yuebin was also silently praying, hoping that Yinzhen could wake up soon. Even if, even if there would never be such an intimate opportunity again. She would rather give up her own favor and lifespan, just to have Yinzhen wake up as soon as possible.
Lost in thought, Qi Yuebin snapped out of it and met a pair of clear, captivating eyes.
"Your Highness, Your Highness, you're awake..." Qi Yuebin trembled with excitement, tears welling up instantly, but he stared straight at Yinzhen without blinking.
"Yuebin..."
Hearing the other person call his name, Qi Yuebin was initially delighted and couldn't help but smile. Then, disregarding etiquette, he frantically shouted outside, "Help! Help!"
Hearing Qi Gege's shouts from inside, Su Peisheng, who was guarding the outer room, dragged a royal physician in and rushed in, fearing something bad might have happened.
Upon entering, one could see Yinzhen struggling to sit up with the help of Qi Gege.
Su Peisheng was stunned for a second, then suddenly slid down to his knees in front of Yinzhen's window and wailed, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, you've finally woken up... It's all my fault, I didn't take good care of you..."
As Su Peisheng spoke, he slapped himself repeatedly, one slap after another, with real force.
"Alright, what kind of behavior is this? Stand up." Yinzhen's voice was authoritative and slightly hoarse.
"Yes, yes, this servant will get up right away. Imperial Physician, Imperial Physician, please take a look at me quickly." Su Peisheng seemed to feel no pain at all, and grinned as he got up from the ground.
Upon seeing Yinzhen awake, he forgot everything and, upon realizing what had happened, hurriedly pulled the imperial physician behind him to examine him. It wasn't just this one physician; the commotion attracted many people, and soon the other imperial physicians stationed there arrived.
After a consultation, it was determined that Yinzhen had no major problems and just needed to rest and recuperate. The people waiting nearby finally breathed a sigh of relief.
When Yinzhen woke up, the weather at the Yongjun Prince's Mansion cleared up and the rain stopped. In short, with a leader in charge, everything became much easier.
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