Chapter 21 Disgusting Grandfather and Grandson
Gabula listened to his daughter's words and knew that she had planned these things long ago. "Yes, Your Majesty the Empress."
Next came the arrangements for my younger brother.
This younger brother is a good student, but it's best if he doesn't enter the imperial court. A contemporary Confucian scholar would be a good choice.
"Reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles. Father, start training some guards now so that Second Brother can study in the future."
When Gabula saw that neither of his two sons had been arranged to go to court, it would be a lie to say that he wasn't disappointed.
Those who have been given a second chance at life can naturally see their father's disappointment.
"Father, don't worry, our prosperity won't happen overnight."
Gabula has left the palace.
However, there wasn't a trace of a smile on his face.
This piqued Kangxi's curiosity, and he was eager to know what the father and daughter had talked about.
Unfortunately, the two people he sent to eavesdrop didn't hear anything.
However, he had already instructed someone to keep an eye on Gabula.
Having been on the battlefield, Gabula quickly noticed the changes in his family and understood why his daughter had made such arrangements for her two younger brothers.
Yes, Changtai and Changhai were both born to Borjigit's wife, and were siblings of Fanghua from the same mother.
After discovering that the emperor was watching him, Gabula also began to make arrangements in secret.
Fanghua didn't give any instructions to Suo'etu, but during one of Kangxi's questions, she revealed that she had intentionally referred to his son as the empress's unborn son as Haha Zhuzi.
Recalling Gabula's expression that day, Kangxi assumed that the father and daughter had broken up.
That's true. Choosing a cousin over one's own younger brother, who is closer to the family, is simply unreasonable.
However, Kangxi was also pleased that the Empress had chosen to follow his lead, which made it easier for her to make arrangements for him.
At the end of September, the eldest prince, who had been suffering from a fever for a month, was still driven to mental insanity despite the efforts of the imperial physicians.
This was unacceptable to both Emperor Kangxi and Lady Magiya.
After this incident, even the Empress Dowager suspected that the Empress was involved.
She used her own resources to investigate, but unfortunately, the Empress was pregnant and had been resting in Kunning Palace, with no contact with the outside world.
She especially avoided Chuxiu Palace.
The Empress's biggest outburst was probably arguing with Niohuru.
"Alas, this matter has nothing to do with the Empress. Emperor, the methods of vying for favor in the harem are endless. Why not investigate Lady Ma Jia?"
Yes, after Emperor Kangxi learned that his eldest son had become mentally challenged, he came to his grandmother for advice.
He also suspected the Queen, but she was pregnant, so even if something was found out, he couldn't touch her.
It would be more convenient for the Empress Dowager to intervene.
Where is true affection in the imperial family? Even grandparents and grandchildren scheme against each other like this, let alone husbands and wives.
However, none of these young women knew this.
"Grandmother, have you ever suspected the Empress?" Kangxi frowned. "Ever since the Ghost Festival, I've felt that the Empress is different from before. Grandmother, do you think the Empress has been replaced?"
Fang'er used to be devoted to him, always thinking of him and putting him first in everything.
After the Ghost Festival, Fang'er only had eyes for the child in her womb. Even when he was poisoned, she only sent people to inquire about him every day, instead of personally taking care of him.
Her changes were so great that he couldn't ignore them even if he wanted to.
"Does His Majesty intend to invite a shaman to the palace to pray for blessings?" They are all intelligent people; some things don't need to be said too explicitly.
"Yes, I do have this thought. Also, I was bullied by the eldest prince. The eldest prince's soul was burned, and he is probably ruined for life. But he is still my first child. Grandmother, I want to beg Heaven to let Chengrui go."
Seeing her grandson, whom she had raised with her own hands, so heartbroken, a compassionate thought flashed through her mind. "Very well, in my name, please invite the shaman to the palace."
"However, since we are praying for blessings, why don't we go to the Ancestral Hall and ask our ancestors to bless the imperial heirs with peace and safety?"
Kangxi had no objection. Last time, when he offered sacrifices to his ancestors, he was only helped through the formalities and didn't really pray to them properly. This time, he was determined to have his ancestors help him see what was really going on with the Empress.
"Yes, grandson will obey Grandmother."
Seeing that the Emperor agreed to her arrangements, the Empress Dowager's expression softened somewhat. "Your Majesty, the Empress is carrying the legitimate heir of the Emperor. You should visit her more often when you have time. Be careful with Niohuru, I heard that she has been taking a lot of pregnancy-enhancing drugs recently."
Now is not the time to let the two forces fight amongst themselves; the Niohuru clan must not be allowed to have any problems.
"Grandmother, rest assured, Rouying won't find out. I used that medicine very discreetly," Kangxi said confidently.
However, the Empress Dowager was still uneasy. "Your Majesty must be careful in this matter. The Ao Bai affair is coming to an end. Be extremely careful. If something unexpected happens now, all the previous efforts will be in vain."
Seeing that the Emperor didn't care, the Empress Dowager had to say a few more words.
He knew that his grandson, like his good-for-nothing father, disliked her nagging the most, but there were some things she couldn't leave unattended.
For example, if the Empress gives birth to a legitimate son safely this time, the Emperor's throne will be unstable, unless the Empress is no longer alive.
Only in this way can we control Hesheli.
Otherwise, it will be unclear whose rule this dynasty will ever have.
The Empress Dowager knew how to manipulate the emperor. Sure enough, the moment the name Ao Bai was mentioned, all of Niohuru Rouying's previous efforts came to naught.
Having a child will be her lifelong dream.
It's a pity that this fool is still kept in the dark.
Now it depends on whether Fanghua is willing to lend her a hand; otherwise, it won't be long before she becomes a withered flower in this harem.
"Grandmother, rest assured, I will remember this and be careful."
Kangxi's cold face pleased the Empress Dowager greatly; she would never allow the empire left by her son to be coveted by others.
"Well, as long as you are capable, that's fine. I'm getting old and can't do everything I can. After the Empress gives birth, I'll return the Phoenix Seal to her. Emperor, it's not time to abandon Hesheli yet."
The reason she brought this up wasn't because she cared so much about Fanghua.
Rather, she was reminding the emperor that the Hesheli clan was also one of the potential dangers to his empire.
"The Empress is weak after childbirth, so please let Grandmother go through the trouble. We can discuss this matter again after the Empress recovers."
Emperor Kangxi did not want the Empress to control the inner palace.
This is exactly the result the Empress Dowager wanted.
"Ah, you, Fanghua is very good, you should trust her more. Alright, I will let Su Ma arrange the prayers. Let's release Nara Shi as well."
"She is pregnant after all. For the sake of the child, Your Majesty will let her off the hook. I believe she will never dare to do such a thing again."
"I'll listen to my grandmother."
Fortunately, there were no outsiders here. If anyone had overheard their conversation, they would have just cursed them, saying they were greedy and had their cake and eat it too.
She wanted to be a prostitute but also want to maintain a virtuous image.
It's truly disgusting.
When the women of the inner palace received the notification, they were all very surprised, because the Empress Dowager had actually personally invited a shaman to pray for the eldest prince, Chengrui.
Not only that, Ma Jia was also released from confinement.
When Fanghua received the imperial decree, a hint of sarcasm flashed in her eyes.
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