Emperor Kangxi didn't suspect Consort Yi, and then began interrogating the people around Consort Tongjia.
Having just been given a bowl of nourishing medicinal soup, Consort Tongjia has now fallen into a nap.
Emperor Kangxi did not disturb her. Seeing her haggard appearance, he felt great pity for her. She had suffered so much for the sake of the child in her womb.
Emperor Kangxi led a group of people to the main hall to interrogate people.
"Your Majesty...Your Majesty...This matter is somewhat related to Consort De." The old nanny spoke in a low voice, then looked at the people beside her. Emperor Kangxi's expression changed, and he did not let her continue.
Actually, it's not that Consort De can't be mentioned, it's just that it seems a bit sensitive in Chengqian Palace.
At this moment, Consort Yi was so eager to rush out the door that she grabbed Jingrou's sleeve and comforted the person in her arms.
Jingru usually sees the powerful figures in the palace, including the Empress Dowager, who are all kind and gentle to her. However, she has never seen Emperor Kangxi in such a rage. Even if the target of his rage is not her, it is still frightening enough!
Good heavens, she didn't want to hear any of this messy gossip; she just wanted to go back to her palace in peace.
Jingrou also wore a bitter expression. She knew that hearing this matter in front of the Emperor was different from hearing it herself. She never wanted to get involved in such gossip, and the more she heard, the more dangerous it would be.
Unlike his aunt, he was not filled with fear of Emperor Kangxi. He was just a little worried that this matter would involve him. At this moment, he wished he could cover his ears!
Emperor Kangxi waved his hand, and at that moment, most of the people in the palace left, leaving only a handful.
“Your Majesty, Yinzhen’s leg is still injured. Shall I go and see him? Consort Tongjia is currently unwell and unable to take care of herself…” Consort Yi stepped forward and spoke up. She felt it was alright, but this matter was a bit troublesome. She didn’t want Zhuzhu to stay here. Zhuzhu’s health was already poor. If she were to be frightened here and fall ill when she returned, she really wouldn’t be able to explain it to Prince An’s mansion!
At this moment, Emperor Kangxi noticed Jingrou. The little girl had a wrinkled face and was tightly holding her aunt's hand. Oh well, staying here would only frighten the little girl.
Emperor Kangxi waved his hand, "Go to the side hall and see how the fourth prince is doing, take Jingrou with you..." As it turned out, Emperor Kangxi's memory was quite good, and he remembered Jingrou's name.
After receiving Emperor Kangxi's words, Consort Yi immediately led Jingrou out, not wanting her to stay in the main hall, a place prone to causing trouble.
Based on her understanding of Emperor Kangxi, she knew he would definitely interrogate Consort De soon, and if he summoned her, things would escalate further!
Consort Yi and her niece Jingrou exchanged a smile. Consort Yi touched her forehead and said, "Zhuzhu, were you frightened? Auntie will take you to the side hall, where you can have some snacks!"
Jingrou nodded immediately. The atmosphere in the side hall was much better, and she was also a little worried about Yinzhen, wondering how he was doing.
"Your Majesty, it was that old nanny who was rushing to Chengqian Palace that tripped the Fourth Prince, causing him to injure his leg... it's covered in bruises..."
Emperor Kangxi rubbed his forehead and stared at the old woman. She did look familiar; she was indeed a servant of Consort De, and had been a highly respected person by Consort De's side for many years.
If Emperor Kangxi did not recognize this person, he might have suspected that someone was framing Consort De.
However, if he knew him, he must have been a trusted confidant of the Nobleman of De.
Emperor Kangxi didn't know many of the servants of his concubines. If someone was familiar to him, it was already considered a great honor.
Emperor Kangxi narrowed his eyes. Why did she send someone to find Yinzhen?
Upon seeing Consort Yi approach, Liang Jiugong bowed to her, saying, "Then I'll trouble Consort Yi to look after the Fourth Prince a little..." To be honest, Consort Yi was quite clever in finding such an excuse to leave the main hall.
Consort Yi smiled and agreed!
Liang Jiugong sighed inwardly, regretting that he still had to go back. Alas, staying by the Emperor's side meant that unexpected situations could arise at any time, just like what happened today. It was not surprising at all. With these thoughts, he returned to the main hall.
"Is the Fourth Prince in pain?" Consort Yi asked, and after leaving the scene, she breathed a sigh of relief. It was better to be with a child than to face the situation directly.
Jingrou sat with Yinzhen on a small stool.
Yinzhen shook his head. His leg had indeed been burning with pain, but after applying the ointment, it felt much better now.
The reason he tripped was partly because the group was walking in a hurry, and partly because he was distracted and absent-minded. Especially after seeing his mother's miscarriage, he felt extremely guilty—if it weren't for his worry about him, his mother wouldn't be in this state. Her health wasn't good to begin with, and now with such a strong emotional fluctuation, how could she bear it?
Consort Yi comforted him for a while, and knew that he was worried about Consort Tongjia. Consort Yi sighed inwardly, thinking that she was also a pitiful person, caught between Consort Tongjia and Consort De, which must be very difficult for her!
Jingrou handed him some candied fruit—she really didn't know how to comfort him, and she couldn't appear to be very close to him in front of her aunt…
Yinzhen raised his head and glanced at her.
The little girl sat obediently on a small stool. Although the stool wasn't high, her legs still didn't touch the ground. Then her legs swung slightly, which was quite cute.
Meeting her clear, concerned eyes, Yinzhen smiled.
It felt like I was back in the day I met her in the Imperial Garden.
What happened?
I always end up in a mess when I meet young girls, just like when I injured my leg this time, and the last time was in the Imperial Garden.
Jingrou didn't think so, but she felt sorry for him.
I thought that after being frightened once before, De Guiren would give up, but I didn't expect him to send someone else.
It's easy to imagine just how determined she was.
Among them, Yinzhen, who had just learned who his biological mother was and was being used by her, must have been the most heartbroken and in pain.
The atmosphere in the side hall was alright. Since Consort Yi couldn't leave for a while, she stayed and talked with the two of them. She wasn't a particularly serious person to begin with, and with Jingrou mediating between them, she was able to keep up the conversation for a bit.
However, the atmosphere in the main hall was not as pleasant as it was here. Consort Yi could still hear the commotion from there, but she simply chose not to pay attention.
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