Chapter 58 The Imperial Concubine's Madness
Hearing the disappointment in the Empress's voice, Xianghong suggested, "If Your Majesty likes one, I'll go to the cat and dog room tomorrow and see if there are any similar parrots that you can adopt."
This idea struck a chord with Niohuru, who nodded and said, "I will choose it myself."
You have to choose the pet you own.
"Alright, Your Majesty will go yourself." Xianghong smiled and agreed. Although she didn't know what Xiaofeng had said, she was happy as long as it made Her Majesty happy.
Next time I see Xiaofeng, I'll definitely give it a delicious treat.
Xiao Feng had no idea that she was being thanked. If she had known, she would have said, "Prepare more, it loves to eat."
The next day, Niohuru went to the cat and dog store to choose a pet in a grand manner. When Fanghua found out, she thought that Xiaofeng's message had not been delivered properly.
After calling the bird over, I immediately asked it. The little phoenix and the little bird looked completely bewildered. "This bird doesn't know. This bird has delivered the message."
Fanghua frowned slightly. "That shouldn't be the case." Knowing Niohuru as she did, she couldn't possibly have remained inactive.
But it doesn't seem like they're going to take any action now.
So she summoned Qiaoling, as she needed to consult them about the manpower needed in the palace.
When Qiaoling came over, she was carrying a plate of newly developed popsicles. "Greetings, Your Majesty."
After putting down the popsicle, Qiaoling stood to the side explaining the food she had brought.
Fanghua was very pleased to hear this. "You're so thoughtful. Go down and ask the nanny for a reward later." She ate two pieces and found them to be quite good. They were sweet and refreshing, and even had some shaved ice inside—a perfect summer treat.
"By the way, have someone keep an eye on Yongshou Palace recently. If there's any movement, let me know. Remember, tell our people not to make any rash moves."
Since seizing power in the palace, she began to place people everywhere. Except for the group of people who were hidden deep inside, she mobilized all the people that Hesheli had placed in the palace.
It's not to say that she has spies in every part of the palace, but at least in the palace where people currently live, she has people in her hands.
Finding out what's going on is easy.
"Yes, this servant will instruct them." Although Qiaoling did not know what the Empress wanted to do, she would simply follow her instructions.
"Okay, go down."
It was a hot day, so she didn't bother going out for walks. At most, she would just wander around her own palace to help digest her food.
After finishing her duties at the palace, Fanghua took Xiaofeng and Chenghu to sit in the garden pavilion, where the gentle breeze was very pleasant.
"Did you miss your mother? Come here, let your mother give you a kiss." Fanghua hugged her son and was very happy to tease the little guy whose expressions were becoming more and more varied.
The little child waved his hands, babbling and smiling brightly. He occasionally made giggling sounds to answer his mother's questions.
The servants who were attending to the two masters had smiles on their faces as they watched them having so much fun.
The pavilion depicts a scene of a mother and child playing.
Anyone who comes by will be attracted by this scene.
Unfortunately, no one has the chance to witness such a beautiful sight.
As the little one played, he became sleepy, so Fanghua asked the wet nurse to bring the milk she had prepared.
These milks are all infused with spiritual spring water. Fanghua, who is not stingy with her son, always adds plenty of spiritual spring water to the milk at every meal.
It just so happens that Chenghu also likes to drink it. The role of wet nurses is not very important now, especially as the child gets older, Chenghu can only drink their milk twice a day.
However, the Empress gave them a lot, and all they had to do was take care of Prince Chenghu Qiqi, so they were very happy with this job.
Each and every one of them was extremely dedicated and loyal.
After the child fell asleep in her arms, Fanghua had someone take him back to sleep, while she stayed in the pavilion to cool off.
After all, it's more comfortable here than inside.
However, Li Changfu arrived shortly afterward.
"What is it?" She had heard the noise and opened her eyes to see Li Changfu respectfully standing by her side.
"Your Majesty, news has come from Yongshou Palace." Li Changfu was also very surprised when he heard about this, after all, he did not think that Consort Niohuru had gone mad.
Seeing his appearance, Fanghua also became interested and straightened up from her reclining chair.
"Oh, tell me about it."
Li Changfu dared not conceal anything and spoke directly: "Consort Niohuru had a large amount of safflower brought into the palace from outside. Not only that, she also bought a lot of strychnine. These are all forbidden medicines. Your Highness, are we not going to do anything about it?"
If the Consort's affair is exposed, even the Empress will not escape punishment.
So as soon as he received the letter, he rushed over to report it.
Fanghua was also taken aback.
She hadn't expected Niohuru to be so crazy, but then she thought again, she wasn't that stupid.
She's definitely setting a trap, but I don't know who she's trying to trap.
Fanghua immediately became interested, but with such a large quantity of banned drugs entering the palace, she, as the empress, had no choice but to report it.
"Li Changfu, go and invite the Emperor over. I need to inform the Emperor about this matter. As the Empress, I cannot be complacent about such a significant event."
After figuring it out, Fanghua immediately asked Li Changfu to invite someone.
"Yes, Your Majesty, this servant will go and invite you immediately."
It's so hot outside; it's much more comfortable inside their Kunning Palace.
But since the Empress had spoken, he had no choice but to go out and work. At that moment, he felt a little envious of the palace servants and eunuchs who did menial tasks.
After Li Changfu left, Fanghua stood up and turned to walk towards the front hall.
When Kangxi arrived, Fanghua had already received the evidence prepared by her subordinates and was examining it.
After all, there had to be a reason for bringing so many things into the palace, but the reason given by the Imperial Concubine was that she would use them herself.
If it were truly for personal use, wouldn't the Imperial Medical Academy have these two herbs?
However, there were also prescriptions from the Imperial Medical Academy among them, and for a moment she was confused about what she wanted to do.
"His Majesty has arrived."
A shout startled Fanghua, who was lost in thought, and she immediately got up to greet him.
Kangxi walked quickly towards the Empress and helped her up before she could even bow.
"No need for formalities. Li Changfu said you have something important to discuss with me. What is it?" He was already troubled by Consort Hui's pregnancy with a boy, and he didn't know what important matter could have made the Empress, who had been shunning him every night, personally send someone to invite him.
After entering Kunning Palace, he felt refreshed and his previous fatigue had mostly disappeared.
Needless to say, the warmth emanating from the body makes this place feel as comfortable as springtime.
"Your Majesty, please sit down and have a cup of warm tea. It's hot outside, so please cool down first." Fanghua personally served him tea and water.
Seeing her like this, Kangxi knew that things were probably not simple.
He drank the tea as she wished, then sat down and closed his eyes to relax before opening them again. "Alright, I'm fine. Fang'er, if you have something to say, just say it."
He had other matters to attend to, and he wouldn't have left the Qianqing Palace if the Empress hadn't invited him.
Fanghua handed the information she had been asked to find to Kangxi, saying, "Your Majesty, please take a look at this first." She didn't sit down but stood beside him, waiting for him to finish reading it.
An emperor is an emperor; he reads things very quickly, finishing everything in less than two minutes.
"These were all brought into the palace by the Imperial Concubine?" Emperor Kangxi hadn't expected that Consort Niohuru would bring so many forbidden drugs into the palace. With a bang, Kangxi slammed the items on the table. "Outrageous! What is she trying to do? Has she gone mad?"
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