Thinking about my situation, it's another sleepless night.
Consort Tong's health was indeed poor, and Emperor Kangxi had already received the news. He thought of how his cousin had been devoted to him and the harem all these years. Although the birth and death of that child were somewhat unexpected, they were indeed the bitter fruit of his indulgence.
The imperial physician said that the Imperial Noble Consort's illness was caused by accumulated worries, and Kangxi knew this. I guess his cousin understood it too!
Back then, the crown prince was still young and his position was unstable. His cousin came from his maternal clan, and the Tong family was already prominent enough; they couldn't afford to have another prince.
So after learning that his cousin was pregnant, he began to neglect her intentionally or unintentionally. Later, he watched coldly as various forces intervened, which led to the difficult labor in the delivery room.
When Emperor Kangxi learned that Consort Tong had given birth to a daughter, he was relieved. However, due to a scheme during childbirth, the child was born very weak. Emperor Kangxi ordered the entire Imperial Hospital to be on standby, but to no avail. The little princess did not live past her first birthday.
Ever since my cousin lost her daughter, she has been depressed. Years have passed, but she still hasn't gotten over it. That child has become a source of heartache for her.
Kangxi: "How is the situation at Jingren Palace?"
"Your Majesty, Jingren Palace remains the same as before."
In other words, it's still not very good.
Emperor Kangxi sighed and said, "Let's go to Jingren Palace!"
Liang Jiugong replied, "Yes."
When Kangxi arrived at Jingren Palace, he saw his cousin lying on the bed with a pale face. When she saw him, she tried to get out of bed to pay her respects, but he said, "You are in such a state, so there is no need for formalities."
Consort Tong spoke weakly and feebly: "Your Majesty, I thank you."
Emperor Kangxi waved his hand, and everyone in the room left.
Seeing that only the two of them were left in the room, Consort Tong said, "I am not feeling well, so I have troubled Your Majesty to come and see me."
"Take good care of yourself. The imperial physician said that if you rest well and don't overthink things, you will recover."
"Don't overthink it?" That sounds nice, but how can I tell her not to overthink it?
She fell ill from accumulated worries. Both of them knew perfectly well why she had fallen ill from accumulated worries, so how could they possibly take good care of her?
Consort Tong thought dejectedly that it was better to stay with her poor daughter than to live a life of torment.
"Your Majesty's kindness is appreciated, but I am well aware of my health and fear that my days are numbered."
Emperor Kangxi said sternly, "What nonsense are you spouting!"
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