When Bumbutai heard Suma say that both the Qianqing Palace and the Qingxi Palace had summoned imperial physicians, her heart skipped a beat.
Could it be that Emperor Kangxi's health has deteriorated again due to the arduous journey?
The more I thought about it, the stronger my worries became.
But she couldn't let Sumalagu ask. If it really was a problem with Kangxi's health, wouldn't that be like rubbing salt into his wounds?
Meanwhile, the person Bumbutai was concerned about was nervously watching Harigana's belly and listening to Zhao Rongxi's report.
"Your Majesty, the Empress is in much better health than she was a few years ago, and this pregnancy will not have any impact on her health."
Zhao Rongxi knelt on the ground, thinking: If he had known that the Empress would come to the Qianqing Palace after he left, he would never have gone back to the Imperial Hospital first.
Before I could even sit down, Li Dequan dragged me to the Qianqing Palace. My old bones felt like they were about to fall apart.
I was originally planning to resign, but now it looks like I won't be able to resign for at least two years.
"You must take good care of the Empress's health on a regular basis, and absolutely no mishaps can occur."
Although Emperor Kangxi was very happy that the two had another child, the most important thing at the moment was Harigana's health.
In fact, he had discussed the issue of whether or not to pursue the project with Harigana before the six-month period had even ended.
The reason she said she wanted it in the peach blossom forest was because she didn't know what kind of qualities Yin Fu possessed.
But now it seems that Yinfu is the crown prince, so it doesn't matter if he doesn't have children.
But Harigana insisted, so he followed her wishes, quit drinking, exercised, and prepared to have another child.
Before this, he was worried that he might not be able to get pregnant like last time, but he didn't expect to get pregnant as soon as he came back.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Zhao Rongxi naturally had to take it seriously, as this pregnancy was related to whether he could retire peacefully and enjoy family life.
Li Dequan turned around, wiped away his tears, and with a smile, led his men to collect their reward.
However, without the Emperor's order, the only person in the know was Li Dequan, and the matter was not publicized.
"Xuan Ye, are you relieved now?"
Harigana leaned back in her chair, looking at the man squatting at her feet, staring silently at her stomach. She reached out and tugged at his braid: "What are you daydreaming about?"
Kangxi pointed to her belly: "Jiaojiao, are you sure it's not twins again? Aren't you tired?"
While twins offer a permanent solution, they are extremely tiring for pregnant women.
"Pfft!"
Harigana never expected that she would have the same idea as her.
"Xuan Ye, I do hope to have another pair of twins, a boy and a girl, two sons and two daughters, two 'good' characters, what a wonderful meaning that would be."
Kangxi shook his head and gently stroked her belly: "Jiaojiao, one is enough. Whether it's a son or a daughter, we'll only have this one. We won't have any more children after that."
Xiao Jiu is very good and smart. Let's nurture him properly, okay?
After pausing, without waiting for Harigana's reply, he said in a deep voice, "Tomorrow morning at court, I intend to establish Yinfu as the crown prince."
It wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision; he had been thinking about it for a long time.
Yinfu's status cannot be affected. Even though he is the legitimate son now, if Harigana were to have another son, it would stir up the ambitions of those with ulterior motives.
Rather than leaving potential problems unresolved, it's better to make a decision now.
"Xuan Ye, aren't you going to take another look?"
Yinfu is a good person, but she also has her concerns.
He's only three years old now, but no one can be sure what he'll be like when he grows up.
If the child in his womb is even more outstanding than Yinfu, will Kangxi consider deposing the crown prince again?
Actually, she had considered not having children, since Yinfu is truly outstanding now.
But in the end, they decided to have another child, since there was indeed a throne to inherit in the family.
Besides, Yinqi and his children have a good relationship with Yinfu now, but what about when they grow up?
Having a brother from the same parents means at least there won't be a shortage of manpower in the future.
However, it seems a bit too early to establish a crown prince now.
"Jiaojiao, don't worry, I will take good care of Xiao Jiu, don't worry."
Kangxi stood up and lightly flicked her forehead: "Leave it to me."
Having said all that, Harigana stopped arguing and acquiesced to his decision.
Besides, the baby in her belly might not necessarily be a son.
Before lunch, Dulan returned with a jar full of pickled cabbage that Saenjiya had packed for her.
After eating and drinking to their hearts' content, Kangxi took them to the courtyard of Qingxi Palace to digest their food. They were only allowed to go back to sleep after a quarter of an hour.
The next morning, while Harigana was still asleep, the new crown prince of the Qing Dynasty was announced to the world.
The court officials wanted to advise Kangxi to think twice, saying that he was still young and shouldn't rush things, because that was the proper procedure.
But in the end, no one dared to stand up and say these things.
Firstly, Yinfu was the legitimate son of the Empress, making him the most qualified candidate for the throne.
Secondly, Kangxi's previous imperial edicts were truly capricious, and he would secretly retaliate against anyone who opposed him, so they dared not.
Since the imperial decree was issued, Yinfu has been busier than before, with a great deal to learn every day. Fortunately, he is intelligent and not too tired.
On the third day after Saenjiya confirmed her pregnancy in Harigana, she went to the palace and told her she wanted to return to her tribe.
Nine months until delivery, that's just enough time.
If we don't take this opportunity to go back, we'll have to wait until she's finished her postpartum confinement period before we can leave.
Now, more than twenty days have passed since Seneja left. This morning, she received an urgent letter saying that she had arrived at the tribe and that she could rest assured.
"Jiaojiao, I'm going to Cining Palace later. I need to talk to the Empress Dowager about your pregnancy."
When Kangxi said this, his expression was somewhat unnatural.
I mentioned earlier that he had a problem, and when we go to Cining Palace later, the Empress Dowager will definitely bring up that matter again.
"Okay, do you need me to come along?"
After saying that, Harigana yawned. This time, being pregnant, she was even more sleepy than last time and could sleep more.
If Zhao Rongxi hadn't confirmed it was one, she would have suspected it was three.
"No need, it's snowing outside, it's not safe."
It started snowing in Beijing yesterday morning and continued all night.
This is also the earliest snowfall in Beijing in recent years.
In previous years, it would usually rain until almost December, but this year it started raining right at the beginning of November.
"Okay, please give my regards to the Empress Dowager."
I lay lazily on the low couch, the room warm and cozy from the charcoal fire.
Since becoming pregnant, Kangxi once again found an excuse to cancel his greetings, and Harigana had not seen Bumbutai for more than a month.
"Okay, you go to sleep. I'll come over after you fall asleep."
He took a blanket from the side and draped it over her, gently patting her shoulder, and soon she fell asleep.
He summoned Dulan to look at the sleeping Harigana, and led Li Dequan on foot toward the Cining Palace.
However, he met Beibei on the way, and on a whim, he took her hand and went with her to see the Empress Dowager.
"Father, why is that tree still green in winter, while all the other trees and flowers have died?"
"Father, where does snow come from?"
"Father, can we eat snow?"
"Father, you are so handsome!"
As Kangxi listened to Bayalige's rambling, he felt a moment of regret.
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