After Consort Liang learned that the Eighth Prince had been poisoned at the Imperial Clan Court, she was worried about him, but she was more concerned about how to use the incident to her advantage.
So Consort Liang thought for a moment and then had Qiu Xin apply a layer of powder to her face, making her complexion look somewhat pale. She also soaked a handkerchief in ginger water before going to the Qianqing Palace to find Emperor Kangxi.
When Consort Liang saw Emperor Kangxi, she burst into tears before she could even speak. "Your Majesty, what happened to Yinzhi? How could he have been poisoned?"
Seeing Consort Liang's pale face and swollen eyes from crying, Kangxi helped her up with a pained expression. "Don't worry, Yinzhi will be fine. I've already sent the imperial physician to treat him!"
Seeing this, Consort Liang wiped her eyes with a handkerchief. "Your Majesty, it's fortunate that you are here. When I heard that Yinzhi had been poisoned, I panicked and came to the Qianqing Palace to find you!"
At this moment, Kangxi was completely moved by Consort Liang's maternal love and did not think at all about why Consort Liang knew about the Eighth Prince's poisoning when he had only just learned about it!
"You're just letting your concern cloud your judgment!" Kangxi said.
"Your Majesty, how could Yinzhi be poisoned while he was in the Imperial Clan Court? Your Majesty must investigate this matter thoroughly. Although Yinzhi made a mistake, he is still my only son!"
"Your Majesty, has Yinzhi offended someone? Who would dare to poison Yinzhi in the Imperial Clan Court? Poisoning a prince is a capital offense!"
Upon hearing Consort Liang's words, Emperor Kangxi frowned. "I will naturally investigate this matter thoroughly." He paused, then continued, "Although Yinzhi has made a mistake, he is still my son. If anyone dares to harm him, I will not tolerate it."
Consort Liang nodded, sobbing, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
At this moment, Liang Jiugong rushed over to report: "Your Majesty, the Eighth Prince's poison has been cured, and his life is no longer in danger."
Emperor Kangxi and Consort Liang both breathed a sigh of relief.
Consort Liang knelt down again, kowtowing to express her gratitude for the Emperor's grace, "Your Majesty, I thank you on behalf of Prince Yinzhi."
Emperor Kangxi helped Consort Liang up and comforted her, saying, "It's alright, you don't need to worry too much. Go back and get some rest."
Consort Liang rose at his command, then feigned weakness, rubbing her forehead, and said, "Your Majesty, I am feeling unwell and must take my leave now."
Emperor Kangxi instructed with concern, "Take good care of yourself. If anything happens, just send someone to inform me."
After Consort Liang left, Emperor Kangxi fiddled with the thumb ring on his hand, wondering who would be so bold as to poison someone in the Imperial Clan Court.
The Eighth Prince was usually highly praised in the court and among the people, but this incident greatly disappointed him.
At that time, the Crown Prince demanded that the Eighth Prince be severely punished, but it was he who saved the Eighth Prince. Could it be the Crown Prince?
Is the Crown Prince dissatisfied with how he previously treated the Eighth Prince, which is why he did this?
As soon as there was a sliver of doubt, it would spread and expand indefinitely. Kangxi became increasingly convinced that it might be the crown prince, which led to the scene described earlier.
Consort Liang returned to Yonghe Palace, feeling quite pleased with herself. As long as there was a seed of doubt, the Emperor would continue to be suspicious.
The Crown Prince is an arrogant and proud man. If he knew that the Emperor suspected him, a rift would definitely appear between them. She could simply sit back and reap the benefits.
Consort Liang's joy lasted less than an hour before an imperial edict demoting her arrived at Yonghe Palace. After the messenger left, Consort Liang angrily threw the edict on the ground, exclaiming, "How could this be? Doesn't the Emperor suspect the Crown Prince at all?"
After a moment, Consort Liang regained her composure. "It seems I underestimated the Crown Prince's position in the Emperor's heart. This time, I was careless and that's why the Emperor was displeased. But I won't do that again next time!"
After dinner, the Crown Prince went directly to his study, as the events of the day had given him some reminders.
If Kangxi could doubt him because of Consort Liang's words, would he doubt him whenever anyone said anything to him in the future?
This time, Kangxi believed him. But if this happens repeatedly, will Kangxi continue to believe him? And how long can the trust between him and Kangxi last?
Emperor Kangxi is currently in good health and there is absolutely no possibility of him abdicating in the next few years.
Behind him were Suo'etu, the General's Mansion, and the First Prince, Third Prince, and Fourth Prince, among others. Although Suhetai had always disliked him, he knew that if anything happened to him, Suhetai would definitely help him.
With his power growing stronger, it's hard to guarantee that Emperor Kangxi won't be wary of him. The first to suffer will likely be those behind him.
He didn't want to see this happen, but he wouldn't do anything outrageous. That was his father, the one who raised him personally. How could he bear to hurt him?
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