The Crown Prince knelt before Emperor Kangxi and kowtowed heavily. "Father, Consort Liang's intention to harm Hexue is obvious."
Your Majesty, I humbly beg you to execute Consort Liang and bring justice to my wife and children! He then repeatedly kowtowed to Emperor Kangxi, pleading, "Father, please grant my request!"
Soon, the prince's forehead was red from kowtowing.
Seeing this, He Xue immediately knelt down beside the Crown Prince, "Father, I believe I have never had any grudge against Consort Liang, and I do not understand why she is trying to kill me. I beg you, Father, to do justice for me!"
"He Xue, get up quickly! Have you forgotten what the imperial physician said? You need to protect your pregnancy!" The Imperial Noble Consort said this while keeping her eyes on Kangxi.
"He Xue, listen to your mother, get up quickly!" the Crown Prince said gently to He Xue.
He Xue smiled and touched her belly, saying, "Aunt, I believe he is strong, and he also believes that his royal grandfather will not tolerate those who want to harm him."
Kangxi looked at the Crown Prince and He Xue and sneered, "Are you two trying to force me?"
"Father!" The Crown Prince looked up at Kangxi. "Your subject dares not force Your Father. Your subject still says the same thing: everything I have is given to me by Your Father. Even if Your Father takes it back, your subject will have no complaints."
But I also have people to protect. I only want to protect my wife and children. They are being bullied, and I cannot stand idly by! Even an ordinary citizen cannot allow such a thing to happen.
"Your Majesty, I am the Crown Prince of the Great Qing Dynasty. If I cannot even punish those who harmed my wife and children, I am unworthy of being the Crown Prince!"
"What, do you mean that if I don't punish Consort Liang, you won't be the Crown Prince? Do you know that once you say such a thing, there's no going back?" Kangxi looked at the Crown Prince coldly.
The Crown Prince straightened his back and looked at Kangxi with a firm gaze. "Your subject knows, but your subject also knows that if I cannot even protect my own wife and children, I am not worthy of being the Crown Prince!"
Emperor Kangxi slammed his fist on the table in anger and pointed at the Crown Prince, shouting, "You are threatening me!"
The atmosphere inside the hall became extremely tense, and everyone held their breath, not daring to make a sound.
He Xue was extremely anxious. She quickly kowtowed and pleaded, "Father, please calm down! His Highness the Crown Prince was only concerned about the safety of me and the baby in my womb. He had no intention of offending me. I hope that Father will consider our father-son relationship and not blame His Highness the Crown Prince."
The Imperial Noble Consort also took the opportunity to persuade him, "Cousin, the Crown Prince was just too worried about Xue, that's why he said such things. Please forgive him this time."
Kangxi's expression gradually softened. After a moment of silence, he slowly said, "During this time, the Crown Prince should stay in Yuqing Palace and take good care of the Crown Princess!"
Emperor Kangxi has confined the Crown Prince to Yuqing Palace.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" The Crown Prince kowtowed in gratitude.
He Xuejian breathed a sigh of relief when Emperor Kangxi did not punish the Crown Prince.
"As for Consort Liang, I will handle it myself." After saying this, Kangxi turned his carriage around and returned to the palace.
After Kangxi left, the Imperial Noble Consort called the Crown Prince and Hexue to her side and instructed them, "You were a bit impulsive today. You must not do that again in the future."
"Your subject understands," the two replied in unison.
"He Xue, the most important thing right now is the child in your womb. We must not allow any more mishaps," the Imperial Noble Consort said to He Xue.
"I understand, Auntie!" He Xue gently stroked her belly.
"I will find an opportunity to persuade the Emperor. You should stay here for a few days in peace!" the Imperial Noble Consort said to the Crown Prince.
The Crown Prince said nonchalantly, "Mother Tong, you're not going to much trouble. I'll take this opportunity to spend more time with He Xue!"
Seeing this, the Imperial Noble Consort didn't say much, but gave He Xue a few more instructions before leaving Yuqing Palace.
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