Emperor Yongzheng was not a magnanimous person. If you hear his mother scolding him today, you might not be able to tell where you will be tomorrow!
Ulanara also knelt down and hugged Uya's arm, pleading, "Empress Mother, please drink your medicine, Empress Mother, please take good care of yourself!"
With the two of them taking the lead, all the concubines began to kneel down and kowtow. Qian Shengyan gave Qingxue a wink and mouthed "child." Qingxue nodded in understanding and quietly withdrew.
A short while later, Hongshi, Hongli, and Hongzhou all arrived at Yonghe Palace. The three princes were stunned when they entered and saw everyone kneeling and pleading with the Empress Dowager. It was Hongli who came to his senses. He ran to the bedside, knelt down beside Qian Shengyan, and said to Wuya with tears in his eyes, "Hongli greets Imperial Grandmother. Imperial Grandmother, you must take your medicine properly so that you can get better soon!"
Upon seeing Hongli, Lady Wuya's expression softened slightly, but she quickly remembered something and, panting, looked at Yinzhen: "Hongchun... Hongming..."
These are all Yinzhen's sons, and they are indeed in the capital now, but Yinzhen does not want Wuya to see them.
There was no particular reason; he just didn't want to, so he remained silent.
Hongli immediately understood his father's thoughts and said to Wuya with tears in his eyes, "It's already dark, and my brothers can't enter the palace. Grandmother, please take your medicine and get some sleep. We can see you tomorrow!"
"Tomorrow..." Lady Wuya thought for a moment, looking at Yinzhen with some anticipation. Yinzhen did not respond, but Qian Shengyan had already shouted, "Where is the medicine? Hurry up and bring up the medicine that the Emperor has tried!"
So, everyone coaxed Wuya to drink the medicine, which seemed to contain a sleeping pill. After a whole day of commotion, Wuya quickly fell into a deep sleep.
Fearing to disturb the Empress Dowager, the imperial physicians went to the side hall to wait. Ulanara and the others were also sent back by Yinzhen. Now, only Yinzhen, Qian Shengyan and Hongli remained by Ulanara's bedside.
All three of them heard that even in her sleep, Lady Wuya was still thinking about Yinzhen and the Fourteenth Prince's family.
Seeing that Yinzhen's expression was growing increasingly grim, Qian Shengyan wanted to say something, but didn't know what to say. Hongli observed his parents' expressions and said, "Tonight, your son will stay here to attend to Grandmother's illness. Father and Mother, please go back and rest first." He paused, then added, "Mother, you should also go back and see your younger brother."
Upon hearing this, Yinzhen remembered his youngest son, who was less than a month old. He gave Qian Shengyan a complicated look and waved his hand, saying, "Go back. Hongli and I will stay here."
Qian Shengyan was indeed about to collapse. She had only given birth twenty days ago, and her body had not yet fully recovered. She paused for a moment and said in a low voice, "Then... Your Majesty, I shall take my leave."
In fact, she also wanted to suggest that Yinzhen grant titles to the fourteenth sons. After all, titles can be added or removed at will, it's just a matter of the emperor's word.
It appeased the Empress Dowager and showed the world the Emperor's magnanimity—even though it was all fake, it was still impressive.
But this was not her business, so Qian Shengyan held back and didn't say much. She simply curtsied to Yinzhen and prepared to leave.
Yinzhen looked at her intently, wanting to say something, but held back and only said, "Get some rest."
Qian Shengyan ignored this and left with her head down. Unexpectedly, late at night, an imperial edict suddenly came from Yonghe Palace.
It turned out that Yinzhen, under the guise of praying for the Empress Dowager's well-being, bestowed titles upon the imperial harem. All the concubines who had sons were promoted: Consort Nian was promoted to Imperial Noble Consort, Consort Xi was promoted to Noble Consort Xi, Consort Li was given the title Qi and became Consort Qi, and Consort Geng was given the title Yu and became Consort Yu.
The appointment of the Imperial Concubine came unexpectedly. Qian Shengyan hurriedly changed her clothes to receive the imperial decree. By the time she had settled everything and lay back in bed, it was already three in the morning.
What is Yinzhen thinking at this hour when an imperial decree is being issued?
Furthermore, Yinzhen issued an imperial edict, saying that the youngest son of Consort Xi should be named Hongshan, meaning to shine brightly.
As Qian Shengyan lay in bed, she was still thinking that Xi was also radiant and bright, and even if she gave birth to a son, he would still shine. How much Yinzhen wished that her Yongshou Palace would be brighter...
By the way, why was her initial title "Xi"? Although Qian Shengyan knew from the beginning that she would want to be named Consort Xi, she still wanted to know why Yinzhen chose this title for her...
She drifted off to sleep and woke up very early in the morning. Qian Shengyan sat on the edge of the bed, rubbing her forehead. She first asked about Hongshan's condition and then prepared to go to Yonghe Palace.
"Your Majesty, why don't you rest today? I heard that the Emperor and the Fourth Prince stayed with the Empress Dowager all night. This morning, the Empress Dowager took her medicine again, and her condition is much better now," Qingxue advised as she helped her change her clothes.
Qian Shengyan shook her head. Today was a special day, and she would feel more at ease if she went to Yonghe Palace.
As soon as Qian Shengyan arrived at the outer hall of Yonghe Palace, she saw Yinzhen and Hongli having breakfast. They were both surprised to see her. Hongli quickly stood up and said, "Mother."
Qian Shengyan waved her hand at Hongli to indicate that there was no need for formalities, but she herself respectfully bowed to Yinzhen and thanked him.
Yinzhen seemed a little taken aback, holding his chopsticks for a moment before telling her to get up. After hesitating, he seemed to want to say something, but after glancing at Hongli, he didn't say anything, only asking, "Have you had breakfast?"
Upon learning that Qian Shengyan had not eaten, Yinzhen had some more food prepared and invited her to sit down and eat with him.
Uya's condition did indeed seem to have improved considerably. After examining her, the imperial physician said that her pulse was stable and that there seemed to be no major problem.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, except for Qian Shengyan, who was still somewhat incredulous and remained on edge.
Sure enough, in the afternoon, Uya coughed up a mouthful of black blood, fell backward and lost consciousness. Ulanara, who was serving by the bedside, screamed in fright. Yinzhen, who was working in the side hall, rushed over, but could only see blood flowing from Uya's lips.
The Imperial Medical Academy mobilized its entire staff once again, but this time the results were not good. The nanny by the Empress Dowager's side cried as she pried open her mouth to feed her the medicine, but she was still unable to do so.
Yinzhen stood by the bed with his brows furrowed like a small mountain. Qian Shengyan pursed her lips, walked over, and took his hand.
Yinzhen glanced at her, and after a moment issued an edict: "By my decree, Aisin Gioro Yinti shall be promoted to the rank of Prince of the Second Rank, and his son Aisin Gioro Hongchun shall be promoted to the rank of Prince of the Third Rank, to appease the Empress Dowager."
The messenger rushed out, and the old woman feeding Uya's medicine couldn't help but cry out, "Empress Dowager, did you hear that, Empress Dowager?"
Uya gave a muffled response, seemingly still conscious. The old woman excitedly called out "Empress Dowager" again. The imperial physician stepped forward to take her pulse, and after a moment shook his head tremblingly: "Your Majesty..."
The Empress Dowager is in trouble.
Everyone in the hall knew about this, but no one expected that the Empress Dowager's illness would suddenly worsen like this!
"Empress Dowager..." Yinzhen murmured, then suddenly roared, "What are you all standing there for! Quickly check the Empress Dowager's pulse! Prescribe medicine! The Empress Dowager cannot be harmed, she cannot be harmed!"
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