Before Emperor Kangxi even reached the Qianqing Palace after leaving the Yuqing Palace, he was invited there by the Empress Dowager.
After all, the imperial physician was summoned to Yuqing Palace, Emperor Kangxi went to Yuqing Palace, and the eldest, third, and fourth princes all went to Yuqing Palace. It was hard not to think that something had happened to the crown prince.
The Imperial Noble Consort also heard the news and was very worried, but she couldn't go directly to Yuqing Palace to see what was going on, so she could only wait.
"Ren Dong, issue the order that all palace lords keep a close watch on the people in their respective palaces, and that they should not go out unnecessarily. If anyone dares to gossip about their master, they should be handed over to the Censorate immediately!"
"Yes, this servant will go right away!" Ren Dong replied.
Besides worrying about the Crown Prince, the Imperial Noble Consort was also worried about He Xue. He Xue had sent someone to tell her that she had gone to Yuqing Palace, but now that something had happened there, she didn't know how He Xue was doing.
Upon hearing the news from Yuqing Palace, the Empress Dowager rushed over to Cining Palace, partly out of concern for the Crown Prince and partly out of fear that something might happen to the Grand Empress Dowager in her anxiety.
"Your Majesty, don't worry, the Emperor will be here soon!" the Empress Dowager reassured the Grand Empress Dowager.
The Empress Dowager did not speak, keeping her eyes closed, but the speed at which she turned the prayer beads in her hands increased.
He didn't open his eyes until he heard the greetings from outside. "The Emperor has arrived!"
Kangxi strode in, "Give me the Emperor..."
"Enough with the formalities, Xuan Ye. What happened at Yuqing Palace?" The Empress Dowager stood up anxiously and asked.
Upon seeing this, Emperor Kangxi immediately stepped forward to support the Empress Dowager, saying, "Grandmother, please take care of your health!"
"I've lived long enough, tell me quickly, has something happened to Bao Cheng?"
"Grandmother, Baocheng is alright! Don't worry, Baocheng is fine!" Kangxi reassured the Empress Dowager.
Upon hearing the news that the Crown Prince was alright, the Empress Dowager clasped her hands together and exclaimed, "May the Eternal Heaven protect us!"
"Your Majesty, why is Yuqing Palace called the Imperial Physician Palace?" the Empress Dowager asked.
"Yes, Your Majesty, is there something you're hiding from me?" The Empress Dowager looked at Kangxi suspiciously.
"Grandmother, Empress Dowager, Baocheng is really alright!"
It was He Xue, or more accurately, He Xue who shielded Bao Cheng from this disaster! If it weren't for He Xue, Bao Cheng would probably be in danger!
"He Xue? What exactly is going on?" the Empress Dowager asked.
“Someone poisoned Bao Cheng’s ginseng soup every day. He Xue happened to be in Yuqing Palace, so Bao Cheng gave her a bowl. Who knew that after taking a sip, she vomited blood! So Yuqing Palace called the imperial physician!” Kangxi said simply.
"Your Majesty, is He Xue alright?" the Empress Dowager asked. She had already learned from the Grand Empress Dowager that He Xue would likely be betrothed to the Crown Prince.
"His life is not in danger, but his health has certainly been damaged!" Kangxi said.
"Your Majesty, this matter must be thoroughly investigated. It is obvious that this person intends to harm Bao Cheng. I want to see who dares to harm the Crown Prince of the Qing Dynasty!" the Empress Dowager said with a firm look in her eyes.
"My grandson has already asked Zhao Chang to investigate!"
"Your Majesty, what do you intend to do about the Crown Prince's marriage?" The Empress Dowager was somewhat worried. The damage to the young lady's body could very well affect her fertility. Given the Crown Prince's condition, if He Xue's body were to be damaged as well, she feared that the Crown Prince would not have many children in the future!
"Grandmother, let me ask Physician Liu about this matter first!" Kangxi shared some of the Empress Dowager's concerns.
"This matter concerns the future of the Qing Dynasty; we cannot be careless!"
"Your grandson knows!" Kangxi replied.
The Empress Dowager simply listened without saying a word. It was none of her business to comment on such matters; she was merely somewhat worried about He Xue.
If He Xue's body is damaged, especially since she was injured in Yuqing Palace, such a thing will probably make it very difficult for her to get married in the future!
No one in the royal family would care whether a woman lives or dies.
At Yuqing Palace, after the Crown Prince changed his clothes, he came to check on He Xue. He Xue had also changed into clean clothes. He Xue was still not awake, even though she had taken her medicine. Even Physician Liu was unsure when He Xue would wake up.
"Second Brother, arrange for someone to send He Xue to Chengqian Palace!" the Fourth Prince said to the Crown Prince. It wouldn't be good for He Xue to stay in Yuqing Palace.
"No need, Xue and I will stay in Yuqing Palace!"
The eldest prince, upon hearing the crown prince's words, also felt that it was somewhat inappropriate. "Second prince, it's not good for Xue to stay in Yuqing Palace. She is also a candidate for the imperial concubine selection. This will ruin her reputation. How will she get married in the future? Let's send her to Mother Tong!"
"I will marry He Xue!" the Crown Prince said, looking at He Xue.
"What?" the eldest prince asked the crown prince in disbelief.
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