Emperor Kangxi had been unconscious for several days.
Yinti and the others performed their duties according to the pre-arranged division of labor, and there were no major problems.
However, the concubines who accompanied the emperor were turned away several times, which caused some panic.
Yinti and Faka took turns guarding outside Kangxi's tent, and the other princes all kept their mouths shut. Even Wanliuhashi, who had been favored recently, dared not act recklessly after being rejected once, and the others dared not do so either.
The tribal chiefs who had been invited to the adjacent tent were now placed in two separate tents. Their families could visit them at any time, but they had to be accompanied by royal guards during the meetings to ensure that no one would speak out of turn.
For a time, both Kangxi's entourage and the various tribes of the grasslands were filled with unease.
Inside the tent, Yin'e went out for a while, and Kangxi took the opportunity to quietly open his eyes. Seeing that only Liang Jiugong was guarding him, he quietly asked about the events of the past few days.
Liang Jiugong's feelings at this moment could be described as being in the air but not touching the ground.
He only learned yesterday that His Majesty was secretly feigning illness in order to test the reactions of the princes and the various Mongol tribes during this period.
Upon learning of this idea, Liang Jiugong couldn't help but recall the day the Emperor fainted. If the princes had truly harbored rebellious intentions or done anything they shouldn't have, they would probably be beheaded by now.
Liang Jiugong quickly composed himself and said in a low voice, "The princes are doing their own things as they have been doing the past few days. With Faka keeping things under control in Mongolia, there are no signs of rebellion. The entourage is being watched over by Prince Zhi, so no one dares to say or ask any questions."
Kangxi was somewhat dazed.
He thought the eldest brother's words on the day he fainted were just for show, but he never expected that they would actually be acting that way these past few days. Not only him, but the third, fourth, and tenth brothers have also become very honest and sensible.
This made him feel gratified but also somewhat at a loss.
His eldest son has always been defiant towards the crown prince, seizing every opportunity to start a fight, and has caused trouble both openly and secretly.
It's unclear when exactly, but the eldest brother not only settled down but also learned to assist the crown prince and be friendly to his brothers.
Did Emperor Kangxi feel like he had missed something?
"Are those Mongol leaders still imprisoned?"
Liang Jiugong nodded. "They have been locked up separately, and they are being treated in the best possible way. Prince Zhi allows their families to come and visit, but guards must be present to keep an eye on them and prevent them from leaking information."
Kangxi nodded silently.
It must be said that these rascals performed quite well in this unexpected test.
"Is there any news from the capital?"
Liang Jiugong subconsciously shook his head, then slapped his forehead, "Look at my memory, the day His Majesty fainted, I seemed to hear Prince Yong and Prince Zhi talking about some memorial, but after His Majesty fainted, the matter was never mentioned again."
Emperor Kangxi also remembered this matter.
However, given the fourth prince's personality, if the contents of the memorial are important, even if acupuncture is used on him, he will be temporarily awakened to discuss countermeasures.
Since the situation is so stable now, there shouldn't be anything serious.
After thinking for a moment, Liang Jiugong took the initiative to speak: "Your Majesty, since you fainted, Lady Wanliuha came once, but after being turned away by Prince Zhi, she hasn't come again. This servant is thinking that she is currently pregnant, and if her emotions remain unstable, will it harm the imperial heir in her womb?"
People are living in fear these days, so a pregnant woman who doesn't know the truth must be even more terrified, right?
Emperor Kangxi thought for a moment and said, "No need to do too much. Just have the imperial physicians take your pulse every day."
Kangxi was about to ask about other matters when he heard a child's voice. Remembering that Hongyu and Wenxi had come to keep him company every day since he fainted, he immediately closed his eyes.
Seeing this, Liang Jiugong had no choice but to straighten up, his face showing worry again.
Sure enough, in the blink of an eye, two children, one big and one small, walked in.
"Eunuch Liang, has the Emperor still not woken up today?" Wenxi pouted, her pretty face devoid of any smile, filled only with worry.
Liang Jiugong felt terrible about lying to such a cute child.
"Your Highness, His Majesty has not yet woken up."
Hongyu had already walked to the bedside and started a series of massages on his arms and legs.
He figured that Kangxi must have been sore from sleeping for so long, so he came over for a massage every day.
Wenxi took out a drawing book and started reading. She didn't know many characters, so the book was chosen for her by her nanny based on her literacy level.
Emperor Kangxi enjoyed a massage from his eldest grandson while listening to his youngest grandson's picture book.
It would be even better if this sketchbook could be changed.
After all, he had heard this story for several days and could recite it by heart.
Just as Kangxi was complaining to himself, Yinqi strode in. He was about to ask Liang Jiugong about Kangxi's situation when he saw two little kids surrounding the old man on either side.
Upon closer inspection, he realized that his son was pinching the old man's arms and legs.
Is this an attempt to strangle someone while the old man is unconscious?
Yinti could not tolerate it.
He strode forward, grabbed Hongyu by the collar, and pulled him aside, scolding him in a low voice, "Grandpa is sick, what are you doing pinching him like that?"
Hongyu was very unconvinced and said with his neck stiff, "Grandpa Huang has been lying down for so long, his body must be sore, so I'm giving Grandpa Huang a massage."
Yinti slapped him on the head. "Grandpa is unconscious right now and has no feeling at all. How could he possibly feel pain? Starting tomorrow, you're not allowed to sneak in and cause trouble again."
Kangxi: I feel pain, I feel soreness, I need a pinch.
Hongyu wanted to argue back, but when he saw his father raise his hand to hit him, he immediately shut up.
Wenxi, who was reading the picture book, ran over and tugged at Yinti's clothes, saying, "Uncle, don't hit brother. Brother is just worried about Grandfather."
When facing Wenxi, Yinti immediately put on a smile and pinched her little cheek, "Uncle doesn't hit brother, Uncle is just teaching him how to be a person."
Emperor Kangxi: You wait until I wake up, then I'll teach you a lesson.
Wenxi seemed not to understand. Yinti rubbed her little head and looked at Liang Jiugong beside him, saying, "Take the princess to the side to rest. Don't read anymore."
Liang Jiugong accepted the order, took Wenxi's hand, and led her to a small table not far away. He then served her tea and snacks before stopping.
When Yinti saw that there seemed to be tears welling up in his son's eyes, he felt a little sorry for him, but the situation was critical and there were some things he couldn't say to his son directly.
After thinking for a while, she finally squatted down and looked Hongyu in the eye.
"Hongyu, what your father is about to say is very important. You must remember it after you hear it, understand?"
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