The Fourth Prince was slightly startled and quickly clasped his hands in thanks, saying, "Thank you, Father Emperor. May I ask who you have invited for Hongli? Your son should prepare a room for the renowned teacher to give lectures in advance."
"No need for preparations, I will personally teach him at the Yuanmingyuan! After the autumn imperial examination, I will go to the Yuanmingyuan to personally teach Hongli," Kangxi said.
The Fourth Prince was shocked. After several thoughts flashed through his mind, he quickly bowed his head and clasped his hands, saying, "Thank you, Father Emperor, for your high regard for Hongli. Your son will welcome Father Emperor to the Yuanmingyuan at any time."
Kangxi narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "Go ahead. After the autumn imperial examination is over, I will go to the garden to recuperate for a while and give Hongli some pointers. Don't tell anyone about it yet."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I take my leave!" The Fourth Prince quickly patted his horse-hoof sleeves, bowed to Emperor Kangxi, and then withdrew.
Emperor Kangxi sat on his heated couch and said, "Am I getting old?"
Liang Jiugong, who was standing to the side, quickly bowed and said, "Your Majesty is not old, it is this servant who is old."
Kangxi glanced at Liang Jiugong and said, "Old man, you're just trying to make me happy. I'm getting older every day, and my sons and grandsons are growing up every day too."
"Your Majesty, what brings you to such sentiments?" Liang Jiugong asked.
"People get old, that's how it is. By the way, isn't the Fourteenth Prince's wife about to give birth? Is everything prepared?" Kangxi asked.
"Don't worry, Consort De is even more nervous. She has already sent two matrons over there," Liang Jiugong said.
"Ah, when people get old, all they think about are their children and grandchildren. I have so many children and grandchildren, and if I think about each one, the days will fly by. The eldest son's residence and the second son's residence must have enough winter clothes and coal. Although they have made mistakes, I will not allow anyone to mistreat them. The weather will turn cold very quickly," Kangxi said.
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will immediately order the Imperial Household Department to send them winter supplies as soon as possible," Liang Jiugong said.
Meanwhile, after leaving Kangxi's side, the Fourth Prince smiled slightly, wanting to immediately return and share the good news with Lanqin.
Lanqin had been thinking about it all day, and after meeting with several stewards, she still hadn't found any direct evidence of Liu's relationship with Mu Qingyang. If they wanted to investigate Liu's relationship with Mu Qingyang, they'd have to send someone to Shaanxi to investigate? Fucha's father's reach was quite extensive; he actually managed to find out.
Fourth Master finally returned, and Doctor Yang came along with him. They first went to Mu Qingyang's place to diagnose him.
Meanwhile, Fourth Master sent someone to tell Lanqin that Doctor Yang had arrived and that she should not worry.
"Come on, Si Hua, let's go take a look!" Lan Qin couldn't sit still any longer when she heard that Doctor Yang had arrived.
Meanwhile, Doctor Yang took Mu Qingyang's pulse for a long time, switching between his left and right hands, while stroking his long beard with his other hand, remaining silent for a long time. Fourth Master sat to the side, not urging him on.
When Lanqin went in, Fourth Master saw her and made a shushing gesture. Lanqin went to Fourth Master and waited with him.
Doctor Yang finally released Mu Qingyang's arm and began to organize his medicine box. He first took out several silver needles and inserted them into Mu Qingyang's head.
Fourth Master and Lanqin watched quietly as Doctor Yang performed acupuncture on Mu Qingyang's head, both hoping he would wake up. However, Doctor Yang applied acupuncture for a long time without success, which was very worrying to watch.
"Your Highness, Consort, this young master is not poisoned, but rather infected with a Gu worm! At present, I do not know what kind of Gu worm he has been infected with. We need to take some of his blood back to examine him," said Doctor Yang.
Lanqin and Fourth Master were both startled, and they saw surprise in each other's eyes. Lanqin couldn't believe it. If Liu was really the mastermind behind all this, it was too terrifying. To actually do such a thing to someone she once loved was terrifying.
"Is Young Master Mu in any danger?" Lanqin asked hurriedly.
"Not yet, but once the Gu worms multiply in the body, they will eventually turn against the host. In that case, the host's body will practically become their nest and food source. Moreover, since this young master is unconscious, he may even have something in his brain," Doctor Yang said.
Lanqin suddenly felt nauseous; the thought was terrifying, meaning Mu Qingyang would become food for the insects. Fourth Master frowned; he absolutely could not allow anyone to use such a thing in his courtyard.
"Dr. Yang, then I'm counting on you. Please, you must save this young master Yang!" Lanqin suppressed her nausea and hurriedly said to Dr. Yang.
"Don't worry, I will do my best," Doctor Yang said, cupping his hands in greeting. Fourth Master then personally escorted Doctor Yang out of the hospital, while Lanqin remained in the room. She looked at Mu Qingyang lying on the bed with a complicated expression and said, "Young Master Mu, the person you are supposed to protect is so ruthless. I have no choice but to take action against him."
After instructing the maids who were taking care of Mu Qingyang to look after him well, Lanqin returned to Wanfang Anhe with the Fourth Master. Both of them were extremely shocked.
"Master~"
"Qin'er~"
Both of them called out to the room opposite them without prior arrangement.
"Sir, you speak first!" Lanqin said.
"Qin'er, you speak first!" Fourth Master said.
“Alright, then I’ll speak first. I didn’t originally intend to tell you, Master. But given the current seriousness of the situation, I have no choice but to,” Lanqin said.
"What exactly happened?" Fourth Master asked.
So Lanqin recited to the Fourth Prince everything Fucha had said when she came to see him, word for word.
After hearing this, the Fourth Prince's expression turned sour. Indeed, what men fear most is still a woman's reputation! Even the Fourth Prince was not immune! Even though he didn't love Lady Liu, he couldn't tolerate her previous actions, especially those at the Yuanmingyuan.
Lanqin didn't want to say much, but now that Mu Qingyang had been harmed like this, she could no longer hide it. Regardless of whether it was Liu Shi who did it, her disdain was still the greatest.
“My lord, now that Young Master Mu has been poisoned, I think we should ask Liu about it. I was originally concerned about her reputation, but now that things have developed to this point, it’s hard not to be suspicious,” Lanqin said.
"Investigate! First, send someone to investigate whether she had anything to do with this Mu Qingyang before the talent show. Then, investigate carefully whether she met him privately at the Yuanmingyuan Garden and rekindled their old flame!" Fourth Master said.
Lanqin nodded and said, "What would you like to say to me, my lord?"
The Fourth Prince was still reeling from what he had just heard from Lanqin. When Lanqin mentioned it, he paused for a few moments before saying, "Today, Father Emperor summoned me and said that after the autumn examination, he would come to the Yuanmingyuan to recuperate and, incidentally, to teach Hongli."
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