The following day, news broke that Songgotu had committed suicide in prison out of fear of punishment.
Emperor Kangxi decreed that although Suo'etu's crimes were heinous, in consideration of his outstanding achievements, he was only sentenced to have his property confiscated and be exiled thousands of miles away, but not beheaded. The concubines of the Hesheli clan in the harem were directly imprisoned in the Cold Palace and were not allowed to leave unless they died.
When the people of the Hesheli clan were to be sent out of the capital, the people cheered, and vegetable leaves and rotten eggs flew everywhere.
Emperor Kangxi stood on the city gate, watching the group of people gradually disappear, and his heart was filled with emotion.
"Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager has summoned the imperial physician."
Li Dequan whispered his report, not daring to let the guards hear.
Kangxi did not speak, but turned around, went down the city wall, and went directly to Cining Palace.
Harigana also received the news, and regardless of whether it was true or not, she felt it was only right and proper for her to go and see.
"Little Li, go see where the Emperor is?"
You can go, but you can't go too early.
If Emperor Kangxi hadn't arrived yet, wouldn't she be asking for trouble if she went?
It's truly foolish to have a powerful backer and not cling to them, instead choosing to get scolded!
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will go right away."
While Little Li went to investigate, she changed into a light-colored outfit, determined not to give that old hag any reason to curse her.
Even the hair ornaments on her head were changed to simple pearl head ornaments.
In short, the person's overall attire was perfectly acceptable, with no faults whatsoever.
"Your Majesty, please be careful in a moment."
Dulan whispered in her ear that Li Dequan had secretly told her yesterday that she must protect her princess.
At the time, I was wondering why he was being so mysterious. It turns out he had already foreseen that something bad would happen.
"Yes! Call Chasu!"
Just as she finished dressing and stood up, Xiao Li, who had gone out to gather information, returned.
"Your Majesty, the Emperor went to the city gate, and he should be heading back by now."
Harigana nodded: "Little Li, go and tell Granny Hu to guard Qingxi Palace and close the palace gates. Don't open them until I return."
"Yes! This servant will go right away!"
Qingxi Palace is really close to Cining Palace; it only takes less than 15 minutes to walk there.
Looking at the three characters "Cining Palace," Harigana felt as if something was about to happen, and his chest felt very tight.
"Dulan!"
Holding her hand, he remained completely calm: "No matter what happens in a moment, don't panic."
As long as the Emperor is present, no matter what happens, you must not speak, understand?
As they spoke, they had already entered the Cining Palace. They looked at the concubines inside without even sparing them a glance.
Little Li waited until Harigana went inside before telling them to get up.
Consort Hui and Consort Rong were already in the room. Upon seeing Harigana, they immediately paid their respects, not daring to be negligent in the slightest.
"Aunt Su Ma, how is the Empress Dowager?"
Harigana stood at the door and glanced at the scene from afar. Bumbutai, lying on the bed, had her eyes tightly closed and looked unwell, but not in a sickly way; she looked more like she was angry.
Yesterday, my conversation with Kangxi went completely off-topic.
"Your Highness, the imperial physician is still inside taking pulses."
Sumalagu knew perfectly well that the Empress Dowager's problem was actually a matter of her own mind; she had angered herself.
Harigana nodded without speaking, sitting to the side waiting for the imperial physician's results. As for going inside, she still refused to go in, fearing that Bumbutai would be furious if she saw her.
"Su Ma, how is the Empress Dowager?"
The Empress Dowager's voice arrived before her.
"Your Majesty, the imperial physician is still inside taking pulses."
Harigana stood up and helped the Empress Dowager up. The great savior hadn't come, but the little savior would do.
The Empress Dowager patted her hand, indicating that she didn't need to worry.
"I'll go take a look; you all wait here."
After the Empress Dowager finished speaking, she went into the inner palace.
"Imperial Physician, how is the Empress Dowager's health?"
The imperial physician had just withdrawn his hand when he heard the Empress Dowager's question. He immediately knelt on the ground and replied, "Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager is suffering from a sudden attack of anger and needs proper care. She must not be subjected to any further stimulation."
Harigana also heard this and thought that she had guessed correctly. She just didn't know if the anger was because of Borjigit or because of that Suo'etu.
"Go and get the medicine quickly!"
The Empress Dowager waved her hand, then sat down next to the Grand Empress Dowager and tucked the blankets in.
"Your Majesty, why are you doing this?"
The Empress Dowager sighed softly, but the person on the bed kept their eyes tightly closed and refused to speak.
She didn't insist, and asked Sumalagu to get a handkerchief to wipe her sweat.
Harigana's mind wasn't on that. Looking at Consort Hui and Consort Rong sitting quietly to the side, he felt that something was off.
Especially Consort Hui, what was the meaning of that cautious look? Was she some kind of monster?
"Jiaojiao!"
Harigana turned around and saw Kangxi walking in. He stood up and walked to his side. Judging from his expression, he must be a little angry.
"Yes! You should go in and take a look. The Empress Dowager just went in, and the imperial physician has already gone to prepare the medicine."
Kangxi nodded and then entered the inner hall.
A moment later, the voices of three people could be heard from inside, especially Kangxi's voice, which seemed to be speaking with restraint.
"Consort Hui, is there something you wish to say to me?"
Harigana couldn't stand her constantly glancing at her and asking her questions.
Consort Hui shook her head: "Your Highness, I have no such thing as a concubine."
She looked as if she was about to kill him at any moment; her face was deathly pale, and if she hadn't been sitting, she might have collapsed to the ground.
"Oh? Then why are you staring at me so often? Is there something on my face?"
Consort Hui knelt down with a thud: "Your Highness, please calm down. I only thought Your Highness was beautiful and had no ill intentions. Please forgive me."
Harigana was startled and quickly told Chasu to help the man up.
"I was just asking a question, what are you doing!"
I really don't know what she was thinking when she pulled this stunt at Cining Palace.
Dulan patted her back, afraid that she would faint like last time.
"Your Highness, Imperial Noble Consort, this humble servant..."
Consort Hui wanted to speak, but Harigana simply raised his hand and waved it, signaling her to shut up.
Consort Hui wisely kept her mouth shut and dared not speak again.
"It's alright, don't worry!"
He patted Dulan's hand, then leaned to the side and closed his eyes to rest.
Out of sight, out of mind; as long as you can't see her pretense, that's fine.
But closing her eyes caused a disaster; who would have thought the Empress Dowager would come out?
"What an arrogant attitude! Coming here to act like this, do you even have any respect for me?"
With a snap, the moment Harigana opened his eyes, he was startled by the sound of a teacup shattering.
She was truly in pain now. Her face turned pale as she stood up to offer her respects, but her legs wouldn't obey her commands, and she nearly collapsed to the ground.
"Jiaojiao!"
"Harigana!"
"Your Majesty!"
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
