The palace maid, quick-witted as ever, immediately sent someone to report to Consort Tongjia. This time, she couldn't let her escape so easily! Upon hearing this, Consort Tongjia frowned deeply. She truly hadn't expected Noble Lady De to dare send someone over again, showing such unwavering ambition. What was even stranger was that she herself hadn't come, but had only sent a palace maid.
If she wanted to connect with Yinzhen emotionally, wouldn't it be most appropriate for her to come in person?
The old woman was forced into it and hadn't made any preparations before meeting the Fourth Prince. She thought it was just a trip, because she really didn't approve of Consort De doing such a thing.
Anyway, the previous palace maid didn't get things done, and she and Consort De had been together for so many years, so Consort De wouldn't do anything to her. After this incident, she would see if she could find a way to retire early... Staying by Consort De's side might not be the wisest choice.
Isn't this just wasting the feelings between the two people?
You have to understand that they had never been able to build any relationship before, and then she suddenly came over and said that she was the Fourth Prince's biological mother. This was definitely unacceptable to everyone!
And this strange biological mother actually wants him to help with chores, who can stand that?
Even by normal standards, the old nanny thought this was absurd, but Consort De was simply bewitched…
Things turned out to be worse than she had anticipated. Before the Fourth Prince could even speak, she was discovered by the people around Consort Tongjia.
She cursed inwardly, thinking it was all that little brat's fault for not handling things properly before. It must be that the palace maid from before was discovered!
Maybe she's been set up this time. That bitch Peach Blossom never intended for her to go back!
The old woman was as if she had lost her parents.
If he could have brought the person to Chengqian Palace safely, that would have been fine. But unfortunately, Yinzhen tripped and fell on the way, injuring the person in the rush.
Suddenly, several people were thrown into chaos. How could the Fourth Prince have been injured?
Consort Tongjia, who was already angry, panicked again and went to summon the imperial physician.
Just then, her stomach began to ache slightly—that was no small matter, as Consort Tongjia was carrying a precious little prince or princess, a treasure cherished by the entire Chengqian Palace!
Chengqian Palace was thrown into chaos. Helpless, the nanny went to invite Emperor Kangxi over again—the news that Consort Tong had gone through a miscarriage or that Yinzhen was injured could not be kept from the Emperor.
Why not take this opportunity to summon the Emperor and let him judge the matter?
When Emperor Kangxi heard that it was about Consort Tongjia in Chengqian Palace, he rushed over immediately. His eyelids had been twitching all day, and as usual, he would visit Consort Tongjia in Chengqian Palace every two to three days. He hadn't gone today, so he waited for the message sent by someone from Chengqian Palace.
When he arrived, the imperial physician was taking Consort Tongjia's pulse through a gauze curtain. Those around him then told him that the Fourth Prince had injured his leg and was currently in a side hall. Emperor Kangxi instructed Liang Jiugong to go and check on the Fourth Prince, while he himself stayed by Consort Tongjia's side.
At the same time, Consort Yi and Jingrou also came to deliver the booklet to Consort Tongjia.
Because preparations have already begun for the imperial concubine selection next spring. This selection actually has nothing to do with Consort Tongjia—at most, a group of people will be selected from outside the palace to compete for favor with the ladies in the palace.
However, she had previously received the Emperor's permission to choose a wife for one of Consort Tongjia's younger brothers. This younger brother was a highly regarded member of the Tongjia family, and they were counting on him to bring honor to the Tongjia clan. Therefore, Consort Tongjia attached great importance to the selection of her brother's wife and personally took charge of the matter.
This was actually a bit against the rules, but since Consort Tongjia's younger brother was also the Emperor's cousin, others turned a blind eye.
So this time, Consort Yi was instructed by the Empress Dowager to come and give advice to Consort Tongjia. Of course, his wife could not be selected as a concubine for the Emperor before her.
Consort Yi originally did not want to get involved in these matters, but now those in high positions are either sick or pregnant, and none of them are suitable.
The Empress Dowager handled these matters, and Consort Yi, who had a good relationship with the Empress Dowager, was forced to take over.
Even if he had brought that booklet over himself, he would only have shown it to Consort Tongjia; he wouldn't have actually done anything with it. Why didn't he choose a better day to deliver it? Why did it have to happen at this particular time?
Her timing was terrible!
Tsk, I must have forgotten to check the almanac before I left home today, otherwise I definitely wouldn't have been able to come at this time!
Consort Yi smiled bitterly to herself. She had been through that time herself; the feud between Consort Tongjia and Consort De was so deep that it would take a whole day and night to tell, and she didn't want to get involved.
Consort Tongjia suddenly had a stomachache, as if she had startled the fetus in her womb. Consort Yi, who was already standing there, was helpless and could only watch from the sidelines, while also helping to make arrangements. There were no other mistresses in Chengqian Palace, and even out of a sense of duty, she couldn't just run away!
"Imperial Physician, how is Consort Tongjia?" Emperor Kangxi arrived quickly, his brows furrowed.
He felt rather guilty towards his cousin, and it was only after confirming that the child in her womb was a girl that Emperor Kangxi decided to let her give birth.
In the past few years, because I hadn't given birth, I was always suspicious and caused a lot of trouble.
Therefore, Emperor Kangxi still attaches great importance to the child in her womb.
"Your Majesty, Her Majesty is currently suffering from a sudden attack of anger, which has aggravated the pregnancy. She is not seriously injured, but her body is weak and she will need to take good care of herself to ensure this pregnancy doesn't happen again," the imperial physician said with a frown.
Consort Tongjia's health wasn't great, but with the combined efforts of the imperial physicians, they could definitely ensure the safety of both mother and daughter. However, if things continued like this, things might not be so sure.
After all, no matter how capable they are, they can't cure a broken heart! It's up to the Imperial Concubine herself to prove herself!
Emperor Kangxi was furious. "Why did you suddenly become so angry? Who on earth is causing trouble for the Imperial Concubine!"
Consort Yi tried her best to minimize her presence. Since he came to Chengqing Palace, he had been having a very pleasant conversation with the Noble Consort. She didn't want to get involved with her!
Emperor Kangxi actually treated Consort Yi, whom he greatly favored, very well when he saw her there.
However, he was busy taking care of Consort Tongjia at the moment and hadn't had a chance to speak to her yet.
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