The Duke of England was not surprised to see Hongshi. After Hongshi explained his purpose, the Duke of England withdrew from the hall and sat down to speak with Hongshi: "I was just about to send someone to inform your mother, but I didn't expect you to come. It's good that you're here. You must listen carefully to what I'm about to tell you..."
Hongshi nodded, listening attentively to what the Duke of Yingguo had to say. The Duke of Yingguo pondered for a long while, his eyes gleaming with a deep, thoughtful light, before speaking softly, "Last night, the Emperor urgently summoned all ministers, princes, and members of the imperial family to Changchun Garden for a talk, but not a single one has left the garden since. Although I wasn't summoned by the Emperor, I did send people to inquire about the situation..."
The Duke of England stopped, and Hongshi stared at him intently with wide eyes. Only then did the Duke slowly say, "Heaven's favor is unpredictable; I fear the outcome is more ominous than fortunate..."
Hongshi was shocked and almost fell off the chair. He held on tightly to the armrest to keep himself upright.
“Hongshi, do you know why this is? Once the emperor passes away, Prince Yong, who is also your father, is the most likely to become the new emperor. At that time, your mother will be the empress, and you will be the future crown prince…” The Duke of Yingguo emphasized the last few words, and Hongshi’s heart almost jumped out of his chest.
"Uncle, is what you're saying true?" Hongshi's voice trembled uncontrollably.
Wu Ge patted Hong Shi on the shoulder with satisfaction and nodded affirmatively. Then he solemnly instructed, "Go back quickly and tell your mother to prepare in advance. Make sure she seizes the opportunity and doesn't let anything go wrong at this time..."
Hongshi didn't know how he got back to the Yongwang Mansion. He felt as if he were floating in the sky, and he was both afraid and happy.
The Fourth Prince's wife, who was waiting at the door, was alarmed to see Hongshi return looking so absent-minded. She pulled Hongshi aside and hurriedly asked, "Did your uncle bring back any message?"
Hongshi suppressed a laugh, took Fourth Princess's arm and went back to the house. He turned around and closed the door, and after a long silence, he whispered to Fourth Princess, "Mother, you are going to be the Empress..."
The Fourth Princess Consort, startled, quickly rose and covered Zuan Shi's mouth, scolding, "Keep your voice down! If outsiders hear such disrespectful words, you'll be beheaded..."
Hongshi pried open his fourth wife's hands, comforted her to sit down, and said with delight, "Mother, I'm telling the truth. Uncle heard that the Emperor's fate is probably grim, and Father is indeed the next emperor. Won't you be the future Empress then...?"
Upon hearing this, the Fourth Princess Consort was greatly surprised. She repeatedly asked Hongshi if what he said was true. Suppressing her overwhelming joy, she hugged Hongshi tightly, repeatedly saying, "That's wonderful! We've finally made it through..."
The Fourth Prince's wife calmed down and instructed Hongshi not to reveal a single word until the matter was settled. She also told Hongshi to perform well. Hongshi, knowing he might be the future crown prince, was overjoyed and did whatever the Fourth Prince's wife said…
After Hongshi left, the Fourth Princess Consort remembered what Lanqin had said to her when she came here earlier, and she couldn't help but feel terrified. It seemed that nothing could escape Niohuru's eyes, and she could even foresee that Kangxi was about to pass away.
The Fourth Prince's wife was immediately terrified. Niohuru was indeed no ordinary person. Once the Fourth Prince ascended the throne, Lanqin would surely be her greatest enemy. As long as she was around, she would never have peace.
Thinking of this, the Fourth Princess clenched her fists tightly, pounding the table in a low, muffled voice, secretly making plans for the future...
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