When she reached the entrance of Qingxi Palace, she was stopped by the Imperial Guards!
"Your Majesty, Su Ma La Gu has arrived outside. She says the Empress Dowager requests His Majesty's presence!"
Harigana's heart sank. He hadn't expected that he still couldn't stop the Empress Dowager. He really didn't know why she wanted to meddle in everything.
After thinking for a moment, he whispered a few words to Li Dequan, who nodded and went out.
"Aunt Su Ma!"
Li Dequan walked out of the Qingxi Palace gate and nodded slightly to Su Mala Gu.
"Eunuch Li, the Empress Dowager has issued an edict, ordering the Emperor to come over immediately."
Li Dequan looked at Su Mala Gu with a mournful face, then looked around to make sure no one was there before pulling her aside.
"Aunt Su Ma, His Majesty just lost his temper, and the imperial physician was almost executed! Now, we don't even know if the Imperial Concubine's pregnancy can be saved, and His Majesty didn't even attend the morning court session!"
Su Ma La Gu knew what Li Dequan meant, but she was just a messenger and had no choice!
"You should inform the Emperor!"
Li Dequan sighed and then went back into the inner hall.
Sumalagu originally wanted to go in, but the guards stopped her outside. Li Dequan clearly heard the guards stopping her, but he did not turn around.
Sumalagu sighed inwardly, "Empress Dowager, you really went too far in some things!"
In her opinion, even if she wanted to summon the Emperor to reprimand him, she should wait for the right time, and at least ask about the condition of the child in the Consort's womb.
But not only did she not ask, she even suspected that the man was using his unborn child to compete for favor, and she didn't even say a word of concern.
If it were anyone else, she might say a few nice words for the Empress Dowager, but this person is Harigana, so she dares not and cannot!
Regardless of whether Harigana would appreciate it, if the Empress Dowager found out that she cared about this person in Qingxi Palace, who knows how angry she would be.
If they won't let us in, then so be it. As long as we can get the Emperor to come over, that's fine.
But Li Dequan came out shortly afterward, only to find the Emperor nowhere to be seen behind him. This was expected and not surprising.
"Aunt Su Ma, His Majesty has asked you to go back first. Once the Imperial Concubine's pregnancy is stable, His Majesty will go to Cining Palace immediately!"
The Emperor said that the Empress Dowager should prioritize the imperial heir; he had no time to discuss other matters at the moment. He told the Empress Dowager to take good care of her health, and that the Emperor would make his own decision.
Li Dequan's heart was pounding as he said these words!
Lying to others is one thing, but she's the Empress Dowager now!
And he truly lives up to his reputation as the Emperor's living ancestor; his sarcastic and sarcastic manner is exactly the same. I bet the Empress Dowager would faint from anger if she heard it.
Su Ma La Gu was somewhat alarmed. The Emperor's words were practically a message to the Empress Dowager to mind her own business and stay put!
Before he could say anything, Li Dequan's voice came again: "Aunt Su Ma, the Emperor said one last thing: everything should be based on the imperial heir. He said that the Empress Dowager is very blessed and asked her to pray for the two children."
Li Dequan's back was covered in sweat, but luckily he was wearing thick clothes; otherwise, it would have been noticeable in the summer.
Su Mala Gu didn't know how she got back. She felt that Li Dequan's words were strange. Although the emperor would say the same thing, something still felt off.
But what she was more worried about now was whether the Empress Dowager would faint from anger after hearing these words, since the last sentence was really harsh.
Harigana did it on purpose. Although it's not good to have such petty thoughts in this kind of situation, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
Kangxi will definitely explain this matter to the Empress Dowager later, and then that old hag will know that she was the one who said those words!
She openly and blatantly accused her, and kept it from her!
But what can she do to her even if she finds out?
"Don't be afraid. If the Emperor blames you, just say that I forced you to do it!"
Li Dequan blushed; this was the first time he had blushed in front of Harigana.
After all, Dulan and the others had seen him looking sweaty and embarrassed, and he was genuinely ashamed!
"Your Majesty!"
......
Cining Palace.
"Su Ma, you haven't even seen the emperor's face?"
Suppressing her anger, Bumbutai looked at Sumalagu in a low voice and asked her questions. It was clear that she was trembling with rage.
Although Su Ma La Gu wanted to phrase "Kangxi" more tactfully, she dared not lie. If she spoke too lightly, the Empress Dowager might personally go to Qingxi Palace, so she could only bite the bullet and relay the words to her.
Seeing the Empress Dowager so angry, I felt a little sorry and heartbroken, but ultimately it was her own fault for being so stubborn and vying with the Imperial Concubine for the Emperor's favor at this time.
She can't bear it now that the Emperor hasn't come. Actually, she should have known this would happen long ago!
After all, that woman was carrying the Emperor's child, the child of the woman the Emperor loved!
"Your Majesty, the entire Qingxi Palace is surrounded by the Imperial Guards. This servant has not received permission!"
Bumbutai's face was gloomy, and he didn't say a word, but his hands gripping the back of the chair had turned white.
Many in the harem were speculating whether Harigana's child was doomed, but these were just guesses and no one dared to say it aloud.
Emperor Kangxi remained unconscious for two days, and everyone was very anxious, but there was nothing they could do but wait.
When Li Dequan said again the next day that the emperor wanted to cancel the court session, the entire court and the harem erupted in chaos.
Bumbutai could no longer sit still.
"Su Ma, I will personally go to Qingxi Palace to see what Xuan Ye is up to!"
The more she thought about it, the more something seemed wrong. Even if a pregnant woman had a difficult labor, she wouldn't be unconscious for several days like this. And how could it take two days to save the baby?
"Empress Dowager!"
Sumalagu tried to persuade her, but instead said, "Suma! Go quickly!"
Helpless, Sumalagu could only turn around and go out to arrange for people to prepare a sedan chair.
Upon arriving at the entrance of Qingxi Palace, the guards immediately knelt down.
"This servant greets the Empress Dowager!"
The guards inside Qingxi Palace were so startled by the greeting that they hurriedly went to fetch Li Dequan.
After alighting from her sedan chair, the Empress Dowager looked at the tightly closed palace gates and felt increasingly uneasy.
"Break down the door for me!"
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