Physician Liu was quite surprised to hear the Crown Prince's words. The Crown Prince suspected that Consort Tongjia had been assassinated. After all, there were many secrets in the harem, and he also had such suspicions. However, one could not survive in the palace by relying on suspicion.
He had just secretly checked Consort Tongjia's diet and found nothing unusual.
Seeing the expression on Physician Liu's face, the Crown Prince knew that Physician Liu might have already thought of what he was talking about, but Physician Liu was not entirely sure and dared not say it.
"Imperial Physician Liu, I know your concerns. Please go ahead and investigate with peace of mind. Whether you succeed or not, I will ensure your safety!" the Crown Prince assured Imperial Physician Liu.
"Your Majesty, I thank you! No matter what, I will do my best, not only because it is my duty, but also because of the Imperial Concubine. The Imperial Concubine knows about my family's difficulties and has been helping me in secret all along."
"Therefore, I will definitely find a way to save the Imperial Concubine!" Physician Liu said sincerely.
"Then I'll leave it to Physician Liu! Physician Liu, you can go to He Zhu for anything, and he will cooperate with you!" the Crown Prince said to Physician Liu.
"Your Majesty, I thank you. I will do my utmost to save the Imperial Concubine!"
"Hmm!" The Crown Prince nodded. "Imperial Physician Liu, how many more days can Mother Tong hold on?"
Physician Liu said with some difficulty, "I can only keep you alive for three days at most!"
"I...understand!" Upon hearing this date, the Crown Prince felt an indescribable desolation.
If He Xue knew, she would definitely be very sad. He had witnessed He Xue's feelings for Consort Tongjia. He Xue and Consort Tongjia were not only mother and daughter, but their relationship was even closer than that of a biological mother and daughter.
Yes, He Xue should be summoned to the palace. If Consort Tong cannot hold on, this may be the last time He Xue sees Consort Tongjia.
"He Zhu, immediately take my waist token and go to the General's Mansion to fetch He Xue to the palace!" The Crown Prince was worried that the palace gates would be locked when He Zhu returned, so he gave He Zhu the waist token.
He Zhu took the waist token and, without a moment's delay, immediately headed straight for the General's Mansion.
After receiving the news from He Xue, he rushed back to the palace as quickly as possible.
He Xue ran all the way to Chengqian Palace. After arriving at Chengqian Palace, He Xue went straight to the palace of Consort Tongjia.
Upon arriving at Consort Tongjia's palace, He Xue's face turned pale instantly upon seeing the unconscious Consort Tongjia.
He Xue rushed to the bedside and carefully touched Consort Tongjia's hand. "Aunt, Aunt, I'm here. Please open your eyes!"
Aunt, didn't you say you'd bring me to the palace after the talent show?
I've been waiting all this time, why didn't you send someone to fetch me to the palace?
So I came by myself. Auntie, I missed you so much!
Auntie, have you been too tired lately? You should get some sleep. I'll stay with you so you can see me when you open your eyes, okay?
"Aunt, why are your hands so cold?" He Xue vigorously rubbed Consort Tongjia's hands.
"Fourth Brother, shall we rub Aunt's hands together to warm them up? Aunt is usually very afraid of the cold!" He Xue said to the Fourth Prince beside her.
"Good!" The Fourth Prince, upon hearing He Xue's words, also diligently rubbed Consort Tongjia's hands.
"Aunt Rendong, hurry and get lots of hot water bottles, so Auntie won't be cold!" He Xue shouted when she saw that Rendong hadn't moved, "Go quickly! Go quickly! Auntie is so cold!"
When Consort Hui and Consort Rong saw He Xue in this state, they couldn't help but shed tears.
Seeing He Xue in this state, the Crown Prince was unsure whether it was right or wrong to let her enter the palace now. It should be the right thing to do. If He Xue was not allowed to enter the palace now, she would not be able to see her mother, Tong E Niang, one last time, and she would feel guilty for the rest of her life.
At Yonghe Palace, Consort Wuya said to the people around her, "Pack up for me. The Imperial Concubine was my former mistress, and I should go see her off!"
Therefore, in some situations, no one knows who the winner will be until the very end!
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