Consort Rong and Yunyi sat on opposite sides of the pavilion. The wet nurse stood on the side closest to the lake, holding a child. Yunyi got up, preparing to leave first. Because of her higher rank, Consort Rong could only leave after Yunyi.
Just then, a sudden change occurred. The wet nurse, holding the child, slipped and fell from the railing into the lake. Because she couldn't swim, she struggled and drifted further and further away from the pavilion, making it impossible for the people inside to pull her out.
The incident happened so suddenly that Consort Rong didn't even have time to react. It was Yunyi, who was standing to the side, who reacted quickly. She leaped forward and jumped into the water. The maid Ruoqin next to her exclaimed, "Your Highness, why did you jump in?" She turned around and shouted, "Quickly, who among you can swim? Go down and save her!"
Consort Rong also realized what was happening and quickly ordered the palace servants to report the news, rescue the person, and summon the imperial physician.
The wet nurse couldn't swim and choked on water when she fell in. But she knew her duty, struggled to the surface, and desperately lifted the young prince high. She didn't care if she were hurt, but if the prince was hurt, her whole family would die. Besides, it was her fault for not doing her job properly and letting the young prince fall into the water. If anything happened to him, the consequences would be unimaginable.
The Tenth Prince was caught off guard by the lake water and woke up suddenly. He immediately started crying loudly, his cries were heart-wrenching, and Consort Rong in the pavilion felt extremely distressed.
Yunyi had learned to swim in modern times. Although the wet nurse was a bit far from the pavilion, it wasn't too far for her. She swam a little and arrived. Holding the little prince in her arms, she saw someone swimming over and felt relieved, so she didn't pay any attention to the wet nurse and swam towards the shore.
As soon as they reached the shore, Consort Rong rushed over anxiously to hug the child, expressing her gratitude repeatedly. She was deeply grateful that Yunyi had saved her child's life.
Ruoqin rushed over anxiously, wrapped Yunyi in the thick cloak she had just taken from Chengqian Palace, and helped her onto the palanquin before hurrying back to Chengqian Palace.
Consort Rong quickly wrapped the Tenth Prince up and returned to her Zhongcui Palace.
The eunuchs carrying the sedan chair hurried back to Chengqian Palace, where the imperial physician was already waiting.
Physician Liu squinted as he took the Imperial Concubine's pulse, quickly prescribed medicine to dispel the cold, and then hurriedly withdrew.
Ruoqin helped Yunyi bathe and change, covering her with a thick quilt, claiming it was to induce sweating. Then she brought over a bowl of dark, bitter-looking medicine and forced Yunyi to drink it. Even the usually lively and nagging Ruoqin couldn't help but scold Yunyi.
"My lord, you almost scared me to death just now! The imperial heir is important, but your health is even more important! What if you caught a cold after jumping into the lake in this freezing weather!"
The other three head palace maids and Granny Zhang rushed over upon hearing the news. They all agreed, saying, "Ruoqin is right. Your Highness, you are too careless with your health. Such dangerous things should naturally be done by palace maids and eunuchs. Why do you have to take the risk?"
Faced with the words of the five people forming a united front, Yunyi said helplessly, "Alright, alright, I understand. I will definitely prioritize my health from now on and will not take any more risks."
"Well said, cousin. I heard what you said. You must always keep it in mind and never forget it." Kangxi strode in from outside, speaking as he walked.
After the four palace maids and Granny Zhang bowed, they tactfully withdrew, leaving only Emperor Kangxi and Yunyi in the inner room.
Kangxi sat by the bed and touched Yunyi's forehead, feeling both relieved and lingering fear, with a touch of heartache.
I was relieved that my cousin was so kind, willing to risk her life to save the prince by jumping into the water herself; I was also worried that something might have happened to her in the lake, as water and fire are merciless; and I felt a little sorry for her, because my cousin must love children so much that she didn't want to see such a young child suffer any harm in front of her.
"You, your actions today were too dangerous. You must never do such a thing again. What would I do if something really happened to you?"
Yunyi nodded obediently, "Yes, cousin, don't worry, I know I was wrong, and I really won't do it again next time."
Seeing how well-behaved his cousin was, Kangxi didn't say much. After asking her a few more questions, he left, as he still had to go see the Tenth Prince.
As they exited the gates of Chengqian Palace, Kangxi's face darkened. "Liang Jiugong, investigate this matter thoroughly. If it was an accident, that's fine; but if it was deliberate, I will show no leniency."
Liang Jiugong's expression was grave. "Your Majesty, rest assured, this servant will do his utmost to give you a satisfactory answer."
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