Chapter 47 The Imperial Concubine Suffers Miscarriage, the Empress Confined to Her Home
Fanghua didn't want to be angry with Xiangzhu, so she looked at Kangxi and said, "Your Majesty, could you please have the imperial physicians examine the entire side hall? After all, this is where Chenghu usually plays. Even if I wanted to harm someone, I would never use Chenghu as a pawn. Please, Your Majesty, clear my name."
After she finished speaking, she was about to bow in greeting.
Emperor Kangxi, quick-witted and astute, immediately pulled the Empress aside, saying, "I trust your character. Rest assured, I will have someone investigate right away."
If it were only the Imperial Concubine, Emperor Kangxi might have found an excuse to gloss over it, but since it involved his own son, he certainly wouldn't let it go so easily.
"Someone come here."
When the Emperor spoke, a thorough investigation was naturally ordered. Fanghua remained unmoved, and while the Emperor's men were on the move, she ensured that everyone in her palace cooperated fully.
The Empress's actions made it clear to many that this matter had nothing to do with her.
The investigation eventually revealed that the problem stemmed from the charcoal fire. Not only the charcoal fire, but also dirt had been spilled on the concubine's clothing.
Both alone are harmless, but when combined, they become a blood-activating agent even more potent than Strychnos nux-vomica.
If a woman uses this product during her menstrual period, she will definitely suffer from both qi and blood deficiency.
It's possible that a deficiency in both qi and blood could directly shorten one's lifespan.
Not to mention that the dosage of this medicine was extremely high, so it was inevitable that the imperial concubine would miscarry.
Upon learning of the existence of such a vicious object in the palace, Emperor Kangxi immediately ordered Wei Zhu to investigate, saying, "I want to see just how many vicious people are hiding in this harem."
As he said this, he glanced at the Empress.
Previously, Emperor Kangxi might not have suspected the Empress, but after hearing about the effects of the medicine, he suspected that the Empress wanted to get rid of the Consort who threatened her position.
After all, the Imperial Concubine had been interacting with her most frequently during this period.
The matter is clear. The next step is to take care of the Consort. A miscarriage is a major event, especially since this child was one that Consort Niohuru had begged for a long time to have.
When she wakes up, I'm afraid the Imperial Concubine and the Empress will be mortal enemies.
Out of consideration for the Empress's feelings, Emperor Kangxi had his own sedan chair brought out and personally escorted the Consort back to Yongshou Palace.
The Empress Dowager and her maids also went along, and Kunning Palace suddenly became quiet. Fanghua originally wanted to go with them, but the Emperor stopped her.
"Chenghu can't live without you, so Fang'er doesn't need to go. I'm here."
After uttering those words, Kangxi left Kunning Palace without looking back.
Looking at the blood on the sloping collapse, Fanghua felt utterly ironic.
What she didn't expect was that in the afternoon, the Empress Dowager issued an imperial edict, confining her for a month and ordering her to pray for the lost child of the Consort.
Haha, even if she's stupid, she understands who did this.
Impressive, trying to kill two birds with one stone. Let's see if she's willing to suffer this injustice.
"Your Majesty." After the people around the Empress Dowager left, Zhang Mama and the others immediately stepped forward to help their mistress up.
"I am fine. Hmph, you dare to scheme against me? Then don't blame me for being ruthless. Help me to the study."
She was reluctant to act so soon, hoping to let Kangxi enjoy some peace and quiet. Now it seems that he has tacitly accepted the Empress Dowager's decision regarding her.
hehe.
Then don't blame her for taking away his arms.
After arriving at the study, Fanghua chased everyone out, leaving only the child and not even the wet nurse.
Holding the child, Fanghua kissed his little face again and again, as if only in this way could she find peace in her heart, which was filled with hatred.
The child was asleep, sleeping very peacefully, occasionally making a smacking sound with his little mouth, as if he were sucking on something.
Fanghua did nothing; she just watched, held him, and sat motionless at the desk.
The servants outside were getting increasingly anxious as they waited for their mistress to make a move.
"Granny, why don't you knock on the door and see if Her Highness needs more tea?" Qiaoling asked Granny Zhang, very worried.
Granny Zhang glared at her. She knew how miraculous the Empress was; it was impossible for anything to happen to her.
But she knew that the Empress Dowager's punishment for the Consort's miscarriage and the Emperor's indifference had hurt the Consort's feelings.
The Empress wanted to be alone at this moment, so they should all wait.
"With Prince Chenghu here, Your Majesty will be fine. Alright, it's getting late, go prepare dinner."
Seeing their anxious appearance, Zhang Mama immediately sent them away.
In the end, only Granny Zhang, Granny Ji, and Li Changfu remained guarding the study.
Granny Ji was a gift from the Empress Dowager when the Empress entered the palace.
Having served the Empress for many years, she had long since discerned who her true master was.
Now that the Empress has asked her to serve Prince Chenghu, she feels that the Empress values her highly.
I am very grateful.
Now that the Empress is in trouble, and since she had served the Empress Dowager, she said, "How about I go to Cining Palace and tell the Empress Dowager about Her Majesty's grievances?"
The main reason was to plead for leniency, since the matter concerning the Imperial Concubine had little to do with the Empress.
After hearing this, Granny Zhang shook her head. "The Empress will not allow it, elder sister. Now that you are serving the prince, you must not do anything that the Empress has not instructed you to do."
It wasn't that Granny Zhang doubted Granny Ji's intentions, but rather that she understood and didn't want her to go back to the dangerous Cining Palace.
After all, the Empress Dowager might not believe what Granny Ji said, and Granny Ji might even be punished.
"We know you mean well, but we'll all listen to Your Majesty."
After hearing this, Granny Ji sighed heavily. Having been in the palace for many years, how could she not understand that this matter was related to the Empress Dowager?
"Sigh, I'll listen to you and not cause Her Majesty any trouble."
Inside the house, Fanghua held her child for an unknown amount of time, looking like a statue. Suddenly, she heard Xiaofeng's voice, just as the parched earth welcomed the rain, instantly bringing spring to the scene.
"Master, Master, what treasures! Haha, so many treasures! Come into the space and take a look, I've put them all in. It's a pity that those two people separated and left, so I can't track them down."
Xiao Feng's impassioned voice almost scared Fang Hua so much that she lost her child.
"Xiao Feng," Fang Hua scolded sternly, "If you startle me like that again, I'll pluck all your feathers off."
She quickly patted the child in her arms to soothe the fright.
"Master, I'm sorry, I got a little too excited. Do you know how many good things I got? Treasures from the previous dynasty! Aren't you tempted, Master?"
Despite being scolded, Xiaofeng was still incredibly excited.
This little bird has been out playing for a few months and is no longer the ignorant creature it used to be. For it to get this excited, it must have quite a lot of stuff.
"I've already put them all into my spatial storage. I'll go check on them tonight. Are you back yet? I need to talk to you."
Fanghua still wanted to confirm what had happened today.
She helped Niohuru to such an extent, even stuffing her child into her womb, but unfortunately, she couldn't keep the baby in the end, and it was used as a raft to attack her.
Yinreng's debt of gratitude has been repaid.
"Yes, Master. I'll be back later. I'm with that man now to see which palace he ended up in."
"Youth is certainly not a problem," I said. "There's no rush."
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