In the Qianqing Palace, Emperor Kangxi has been very anxious lately. The reason is simple: the imperial physician said that Princess Anning is about to give birth.
Emperor Kangxi dared not even go to the inner palace, for fear that he might suddenly suffer from severe abdominal pain at the residence of one of the concubines and cause a great commotion.
In the evening, he was absentmindedly reading the memorials when suddenly a sharp pain shot through his abdomen. The pain came in waves, and Kangxi knew that Anning was probably about to give birth.
He hurriedly called out, "Liang Jiugong, come in."
Liang Jiugong rushed in, exclaiming, "Your Majesty?!"
Kangxi's face was pale: "Consort Shu is probably about to give birth. When someone comes from Changchun Palace later, you must personally go and keep an eye on things. Don't let anyone take advantage of the situation and harm Consort Shu and the child in her womb. You must ensure Consort Shu's safety. Tell everyone that there are urgent matters in the court that must be dealt with. Do you understand?"
Liang Jiugong naturally understood, but seeing Kangxi's appearance, he couldn't help but worry: "This servant thinks His Majesty is not well. Should this servant call the doctor over?"
He was a doctor, not an imperial physician, and was kept in the Qianqing Palace.
Kangxi refused: "No need, I can handle it."
Liang Jiugong: "Yes, Your Majesty, this servant will definitely protect Consort Shu and the Emperor. Please rest assured."
Sure enough, a short while later, someone from Changchun Palace came to report that Consort Shu was about to give birth.
Liang Jiugong led his men towards Changchun Palace with anxious expressions.
When he arrived, Consort Tong also happened to be there.
"This servant greets Your Highness, the Imperial Concubine. May Your Highness enjoy boundless blessings."
Consort Tong was not surprised to see Liang Jiugong, but she was somewhat taken aback when she didn't see Emperor Kangxi.
Emperor Kangxi wasn't always required to be present when his concubines gave birth. However, the concubines who were favored were always different. Given Anning's level of favor, it was surprising that Kangxi didn't come.
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