Without needing Anning's instructions, Shanxiang immediately took appropriate measures after hearing Wulan's diagnosis.
The imperial physician arrived quickly, took the pulse, and diagnosed it as poisoning.
When prescribing the medicine, Granny Wulan personally watched over the brewing process until Anning took a sip; the medicine never left Granny Wulan's eyes for a moment.
An Ning drank the medicine with a pale face.
As he became increasingly certain of certain things, Kangxi seemed particularly worried about her safety.
This attitude is wrong, very wrong.
After taking the medicine, I felt a little calmer and more comfortable.
"Thank you for your hard work, Granny Wulan. Please investigate my poisoning."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
After Granny Wulan left, Anning asked Chunlan, "Has His Majesty been informed about my poisoning?"
Chunlan believed that Anning had been poisoned and wanted Kangxi to intervene on her behalf. Having just learned some information about the situation at the palace from Xiaoxizi, she quickly comforted her, saying, "Your Majesty, please rest assured and recover. It's not that His Majesty doesn't want to come to see you; it's just that, unfortunately, His Majesty is unwell, which is why he couldn't come to Changchun Palace."
It's no wonder that Chunlan was so open with Anning. The people Kangxi placed around Anning had intricate connections with the emperor, and they were unaware of the reason why Kangxi valued Anning so much.
While acting as "spies," the concubines favored by Emperor Kangxi also harbored a desire to curry favor with him. Chunlan was naturally willing to reveal some information to the emperor that she considered insignificant.
An Ning was stunned: "You mean the Emperor is also ill?"
"Yes, His Majesty is also ill. Your Highness, please rest assured and take care of yourself. His Majesty values Your Highness."
An Ning, however, couldn't hear anything.
In that instant, a bold guess popped into her mind, making her heart race and her thoughts become chaotic. She ruled out all impossibilities, and even the most impossible thing must be the truth.
However, she needs supporting evidence.
An Ning lowered her eyes slightly: "My poisoning was sudden. You and Bai Guo should rest too. Let Shanxiang guard me."
Chunlan had no objections and busied herself with various tasks, running around. She had worried a lot and was indeed tired.
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. I will call Sister Shanxiang over right away."
"Okay, go ahead."
An Ning was usually quite considerate to his subordinates, so Chunlan naturally didn't notice anything amiss.
When Shanxiang came in, Anning used her special ability to sense her surroundings and make sure no one was eavesdropping before she said, "There's something I need you to do. Remember, it's very important."
"What are your orders, Your Majesty?"
"Privately investigate the number of times and the timing of the Emperor's summons of imperial physicians over the past three months. Remember, avoid the many eyes and ears in the Qianqing Palace and don't let anyone discover your intentions. It's best not to let anyone be unaware that you have investigated."
It's not easy to achieve something like a wild goose leaving its cry in the sky.
But An Ning dared not take a single wrong step.
She was verifying the absurd guess in her mind, and if it was true, she would have to change her mind.
As the saying goes, one should strive to be the best. In this cannibalistic ancient world, she also hoped to do something useful.
As a Chinese, even though she had experienced a period of decline, she still had some ambition. It was just that her hopes were slim before, and Kangxi's sons were already grown up. But now she saw hope.
She was waiting for the results of Shanxiang's investigation.
Emperor Kangxi did not come to Changchun Palace, and news came that Anning had been poisoned. Consort Xia could no longer sit still.
She closed the door and muttered to her head maid, "Didn't you say everything was fine? How did Consort Shu end up being diagnosed with poisoning?"
Xia Ying's head palace maid also felt wronged; the information she received was just that—information—and who knew what had actually happened?
The master and servant couldn't help but live in fear and trembling. They plotted to harm the concubines, but the concubines couldn't bear it; at best, they would lose their lives, and at worst, their families would be implicated.
The next day, Anning was much better. It wasn't a serious condition to begin with, and with the Imperial Hospital's attentive care, her recovery was naturally quick.
Under the decisive leadership of Granny Wulan and the guidance of Shanxiang, the fact that Consort Xia had poisoned someone was verified. This news was first delivered to Anning, then to Consort Wen, Consort Tong, and finally to Emperor Kangxi.
The women in the harem all knew about it.
According to palace rules, Xia Ying should be demoted to a commoner, moved to the Cold Palace, and her family members should be demoted.
Consort Wen could have made the decision herself, but before she could give the order, Emperor Kangxi intervened, drawing attention from the inner palace.
Emperor Kangxi ordered the execution of Consort Xia, and her family members were also executed.
The palace servants involved were all put to death, their relatives were forbidden from serving in the inner palace, and their families were transferred from the Upper Three Banners to the Lower Five Banners.
The palace maids of the Qing Dynasty were considered relatively "noble" throughout history. They came from the Upper Three Banners bondservant families, and their fathers and brothers often held official positions. In the palace, even concubines were not allowed to beat or scold the palace maids.
Many of the concubines in Emperor Kangxi's harem were originally bondservants or palace maids.
It can be said that Kangxi directly cut off the path to advancement for several bondservant families.
It seemed like a light punishment, but in reality, the severity of the punishment shocked everyone in the harem.
To ruin someone's future is like killing their parents.
Upon hearing this, An Ning became even more excited, feeling that her guess was probably correct.
At this time, Shanxiang came over and told her how many times Kangxi had summoned the imperial physician in the past three months.
Besides the usual calm pulse, there are three times that are quite interesting.
The time she fell into the water, the time she had her first period after coming to the Qing Dynasty, and yesterday, although yesterday's events were not very significant. If it weren't for Shanxiang's carefulness and the fact that Ulanara's family had connections, probably no one would have known that Kangxi had summoned the imperial physician yesterday.
As for Kangxi's medical records, there really aren't any.
This thing is quite important; Shanxiang can't get her hands on it, and Anning won't force her to do it.
That's enough.
An Ning couldn't help but beam with joy.
"You may leave now. Forget about this."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Shanxiang was unaware of Anning's purpose in doing so. Although she was intelligent, she was unaware of the circumstances surrounding Anning's selection of concubines and the people arranged by the Jueluo clan after the imperial decree was issued.
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