The Crown Prince looked at Yinzhen and asked again, "Could Fourth Brother guarantee that the medicine will definitely cure Father Emperor's illness?"
Yinzhen thought it was possible, but he couldn't say for sure now. He said, "The Westerners in the church say that quinquefolia can cure malaria, but I can't guarantee whether it will cure the disease."
Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince questioned, "If you can't guarantee that you will give Father Emperor this medicine of unknown origin, what are your intentions?"
Before Yinzhen could refute, the eldest prince spoke up: "Second brother Crown Prince, you can't say that. No one can guarantee such a thing. Now that Father Emperor is seriously ill, does Second brother Crown Prince have a better way to cure Father Emperor?"
The crown prince was rendered speechless by his words.
The Crown Prince could only bite the bullet and say, "We can't just give Father Emperor any medicine."
The Third Prince couldn't resist joining in the fun. He usually didn't get along with Yinzhen, but the situation was special now, and he genuinely hoped that this Golden Rooster Frost could cure malaria.
"Does the Crown Prince, Second Brother, suspect that Fourth Brother might poison Father Emperor?"
The crown prince naturally had no doubts; he was afraid that the person might actually be saved.
For a moment, no one spoke.
At this moment, Yinzhen spoke up: "I understand the concerns of my second brother, the Crown Prince. Why don't we talk to Father Emperor first and see what he decides? If anything goes wrong after Father Emperor takes the medicine, the responsibility will be on my shoulders."
Yinzhen's words were resounding, especially the last sentence, which struck a chord with everyone present.
"What does the Crown Prince think?"
Since Yinzhen had put it this way, the Crown Prince naturally had no way to refute it.
The Crown Prince reluctantly summoned Liang Jiugong, explained the situation, and added the blame for any mishaps that had occurred to Liang Jiugong.
Upon hearing this, Liang Jiugong couldn't help but look at Yinzhen, thinking that His Majesty's condition was indeed not good. If the Golden Rooster Frost could really save His Majesty, Prince Yong's importance in His Majesty's heart would be further enhanced.
As for the Crown Prince, Liang Jiugong couldn't help but shake his head inwardly. He thought he had done everything perfectly, but little did he know that everyone knew Sima Zhao's intentions.
After receiving instructions, Liang Jiugong went in and explained the situation to Kangxi.
Kangxi was unwilling to try the new medicine, but given his condition, he would probably die if he didn't take it. Without much hesitation, Kangxi said to Liang Jiugong, "Use it. Yinzhen has shown his sincerity. No matter what happens to me in the end, he is innocent."
When Kangxi heard Liang Jiugong say that Yinzhen wanted to "take responsibility" for him, Kangxi understood that Yinzhen truly cared for him as his father, and that his love for him over the years had not been in vain.
Liang Jiugong went out and relayed Kangxi's words, and everyone had different thoughts after hearing them.
Yinzhen then had Su Peisheng hand the Golden Rooster Frost to Liang Jiugong, instructing him on how to use it, and had Liang Jiugong personally feed it to Kangxi.
After Emperor Kangxi took the Golden Rooster Frost, everyone waited in the courtyard, and no one left. It wasn't until late at night that Liang Jiugong came out with a happy expression and said, "Your Majesty's fever has subsided!!"
This news is great news for everyone except the Crown Prince.
Yinzhen breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.
Liang Jiugong continued, "His Majesty was very pleased to hear that the Crown Prince and the other princes were keeping watch in the courtyard. His Majesty said that he has recovered, so the Crown Prince and the other princes should go back and rest!"
Then the prince and the others all went back.
The crown prince returned with a happy expression, but once inside the house and with no one else around, his face darkened.
He felt an indescribable sense of frustration. These days, he had finally tasted the absolute power of an emperor and had barely savored the sweetness of having power in his hands. Before he could fully appreciate it, it was about to end. How could he feel good about it?
Lianxiang was in the Crown Prince's room. When she saw the Crown Prince return, his face was not very good. She came over with a concerned expression and said, "Your Highness, are you tired? Would you like me to massage your shoulders?"
As Lianxiang was about to make her move, the Crown Prince pushed her to the ground with a wave of his hand. Lianxiang looked at the Crown Prince in disbelief.
She had only been serving the Crown Prince for a short time, and the two of them spent most of their time together in tenderness. The Crown Prince was willing to coax her and naturally wouldn't give her a hard time. Now that the Crown Prince was in a bad mood, Lianxiang was naturally a bit stunned as this was the first time she had encountered a man who had laid a hand on her.
"The Crown Prince?!"
The crown prince naturally wouldn't take a woman who was just trying to warm his bed seriously, and immediately said, "Get out."
Lianxiang was startled, and then immediately went outside.
The prince locked himself in his room and didn't sleep for the rest of the night.
As for Yinzhen, after learning that the Golden Rooster Cream had taken effect, he went back and slept soundly.
On the other hand, the eldest prince was relieved that Kangxi was recovering, but he couldn't help but envy Yinzhen. The Golden Rooster Frost had saved Kangxi's life, and this achievement was extraordinary!
The Third Prince and the First Prince had similar ideas.
I felt both fortunate and envious.
Yinzhen slept until dawn. When he woke up the next day, he asked, "Su Peisheng, what time is it?"
Su Peisheng: "Reporting to Your Majesty, it is 1:15 AM."
Yinzhen got up, dressed, washed up, ate breakfast, and went to the courtyard where Kangxi was recuperating, looking quite energetic.
When he arrived, there were already quite a few people in the room. Although Yinzhen was not the last to arrive, he was certainly not early either.
The Third Prince said sarcastically, "Fourth Brother is really carefree. Father Emperor is seriously ill and he's still sleeping in. He's so filial."
Yinzhen glanced at him: "I heard that Father Emperor was getting better last night, so I was able to sleep soundly. Could it be that Third Brother didn't sleep at all last night?"
Didn't sleep all night?
This is interesting.
With Kangxi's condition improving, there's naturally nothing to worry about. Yet, he didn't sleep all night. Could it be that he was worried about Kangxi's recovery?
This is the essence of killing someone by destroying their spirit.
The Third Prince looked furious: "You...you..."
Yinzhen: "Third brother, you have been worried about Father's illness and have not slept all night. Father will surely be able to feel your filial piety. However, I hope that you will be more careful with your words in the future."
He didn't want to waste time talking nonsense or picking fights every day; even if he tried to deal with it, he would find it annoying.
The Third Prince was speechless.
The others remained silent.
After a while, Liang Jiugong came out of the house with a smile. He first bowed and greeted the emperor, and then said, "His Majesty has just woken up. His condition has improved. The imperial physician said that he will recover in a few more days."
Yinzhen revealed a relieved smile.
Regardless of what the others were thinking, they all smiled upon hearing this.
Crown Prince: "Thank you for taking care of Father Emperor these days, Chief Steward Liang."
Liang Jiugong: "It is all my duty as a servant. Your Highness is too kind to say such things."
Liang Jiugong said a few more words to everyone before leaving, and then went back to his room to take care of Kangxi.
The crown prince then led the crowd away.
In the room where Kangxi was staying, he lay on the bed. Although he still looked sick, his eyes showed more energy and spirit.
"They've all left?"
Su Peisheng: "Your Majesty, they've all left."
After his brush with death, Emperor Kangxi couldn't help but sigh, "They've had it tough. What has the Crown Prince been doing during my convalescence?"
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