Because of a piece of news, Consort Hui and her son began to plot, while on the other side, Yun Yi had just learned this shocking news from a palace maid.
Inside Chengqian Palace.
With no one else around, Yunyi entered the system space and chatted with Xiaoqi about the matter.
"I never imagined that Emperor Kangxi would actually... be poisoned!"
Yunyi hadn't noticed anything amiss before, but now that she knew this news, she suddenly remembered that since Kangxi returned from the battlefield, he had spent less time in the harem.
Previously, if there were no major events in the imperial court, he would come to the inner palace almost every day, and it was common for him to select concubines to favor at night.
However, after the war ended, Kangxi did not enter the inner palace for more than half a month. Everyone assumed that he was injured and did not pay much attention.
But now Yunyi thinks that even if Kangxi is injured, he should recover in two or three months.
However, he rarely entered the inner palace after that. Even when he did, he would only visit the palaces of the concubines who had children. It seems that the matter of summoning a concubine to serve him in bed has not happened for a long time.
Moreover, not only did Kangxi not visit the inner palace, but he was also said to be making frequent moves in the court, which suggests that something was amiss.
Could it be that he was poisoned and in poor health, which is why he didn't seek out his concubines?
Because of her poor health, her attitude towards her sons changed drastically.
Unfortunately, I only know that he was poisoned, but I don't know what kind of poison he was poisoned with, nor do I know his current physical condition.
There is too little information to determine what useful information is available.
Despite thinking this way, Yunyi quickly came to terms with it. Kangxi was very strict, and it was already quite good that she knew this much information. What else was there to complain about?
After discussing it with Xiao Qi, Yun Yi, like Consort Hui and her son, also found a time to tell Yinzhen the news.
Professional matters should be left to professionals. Yunyi is not cut out for political strategy and can't see any information. It's better to tell Yinzhen and let him figure it out.
The seemingly peaceful capital was already rife with undercurrents, with various factions vying for power. A piece of news leaked from the palace, alarming several people.
Qianqing Palace
After taking the antidote specially prescribed by Imperial Physician Liu, Kangxi clutched his chest, suppressing the discomfort, his mind filled with the words Imperial Physician Liu had spoken when examining his pulse.
"Alas, the Crown Prince is still not mature and steady enough. How can I entrust this vast empire to him with peace of mind?" With a sigh, Kangxi was filled with worry.
There was no one in the main hall; the palace maids and eunuchs who were serving him had all been dismissed by Kangxi, leaving him alone.
After taking the medicine, Kangxi felt better. He got up, put his hands behind his back, and paced back and forth in the main hall, his mind filled with countless thoughts.
Yinreng still needs to be trained. Without my help, he can't even control the eldest son now, so how can he control all the civil and military officials in the future?
It seems I still can't help him too much. The eldest son is a good whetstone; I need to let him hone Yinreng before I can feel at ease.
As for the eldest son, Yinreng is a good boy and won't do anything to his older brother.
With that in mind, Kangxi indeed took many actions next.
The court officials quickly realized that the tide had turned again. Previously, the emperor had repeatedly protected the crown prince and suppressed the lineage of Prince Zhi, but now he was supporting Prince Zhi again, and the crown prince had become the target of suppression.
Time flew by and it was the thirty-seventh year of the Kangxi Emperor's reign. In that year, the Kangxi Emperor issued an imperial decree to tour the border regions.
Emperor Kangxi brought many people with him on this trip. Consorts of the harem, including Empress Dowager Renxian, the Empress, Imperial Noble Consort, Consort Hui, Consort Rong, and Consort Jing, all had the opportunity to travel.
The previous dynasty also brought many ministers, as well as all of Kangxi's sons, including Prince Zhi, the Crown Prince, Prince Cheng, Prince Yong, the Fifth Prince, and the Sixth Prince.
During this tour of the northern frontier, Forgon was also in the entourage. Buyechuk had a child two years ago and hadn't traveled far for a long time.
Thinking that the child was about two years old and worried that his wife might be feeling restless, Forgon asked Buyechuk to come along so that she could go out and relax, lest she miss her son so much that she almost forgot about her husband.
Upon arriving at their destination, everyone made arrangements and rested.
This place was much farther than the hunting grounds of a few years ago, so the journey was naturally longer. The long and arduous journey left Yunyi exhausted, especially since she was getting older and couldn't handle any more fatigue.
After a good night's sleep, Yunyi felt somewhat refreshed when she woke up the next day.
After getting up and dressing, Buyechuk, Hutulinga, and Fucha Lanyi, who was with Hongzhao, were already waiting outside.
"Mom, did you get enough rest? Hongzhao slept really well last night."
The little grandson ran in, hugged her leg, and his childlike words made Yunyi very happy.
She picked up Hongzhao and held him in her arms, gently tapping his little nose, and said lovingly, "Thank you for your concern, Hongzhao. Mama rested very well."
Hutu Ling'a laughed from the side, covering her mouth as she teased her little nephew.
“Hongzhao, you’re almost four years old, how can you still be so childish?”
After being mocked by his aunt, Hongzhao put on a sullen face and retorted defiantly, "Hmph, Aunt, you're older, and you're still quite childish. You're not even as sensible as my second sister!"
The second younger sister that Hongzhao mentioned is Fucha Lanyi's second child, born last year. She is Yinzhen's second daughter. Because she is young, he did not bring her out this time.
Hu Tuling was furious when the little kid said she wasn't as sensible as a toddler who was just over a year old, and she got into an argument with Hongzhao.
The two, one big and one small, were bickering, while Yunyi, Buyechuk, and Fucha Lanyi, who were watching nearby, just smiled and remained silent, as they were used to this kind of thing.
This scene has been happening frequently in Chengqian Palace ever since Hongzhao became sensible. Hutu Ling'a has always been a lively and mischievous person, while Hongzhao is a person who is competitive and very serious.
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