Qian Shengyan had no objections. She had previously thought that everything would be fine once Shushen got married, but she hadn't expected Shushen to still be causing trouble while pregnant. It was really...
"Once the Empress passes away, I will bestow upon Honghui the title of Prince..."
Yinzhen spoke half of what he had said, then closed his eyes again, and after a moment said, "Never mind."
Qian Shengyan didn't know what "that's all" meant either. She just sighed and didn't ask any further questions. She and Yinzhen held hands and remained silent for a while.
The incident passed without serious consequences, but it was said that Ulanara was so frightened that she was unable to listen to reason and seemed to be showing signs of a stroke. Now, she can't even get out of bed, let alone stand up. She can only raise and wave her left hand, but even that is almost useless.
Yinzhen did not hide this matter from the court, but said that a traitor had infiltrated the palace and infiltrated the Empress's side. The Empress was injured and frightened by the traitor and is now unable to move.
Yinzhen did not hide anything from his close ministers, revealing that the traitor was a former associate of Prince Li. The ministers were both angry and worried, especially when they learned that the traitor had even attempted to assassinate the emperor. They all requested that the emperor severely punish Hongxi.
Amidst the chaos at court, Yinzhen seized the opportunity to order a greater search for renowned folk healers, regardless of their background, to be brought to the palace to treat the Empress.
After discussing the matter of the Empress with his ministers, Yinzhen specially kept the Thirteenth Prince behind and asked him how he was feeling.
The thirteenth prince was somewhat bewildered by the question: "I have been fine all along. I have been recuperating for a long time according to the imperial physician's prescription, and now that it is winter, my legs no longer hurt."
Yinzhen still didn't believe it and insisted that he lift up his trouser leg to take a look. Seeing that there were indeed no symptoms of the terrifying Crane Knee Wind in his dream, he was relieved, but still said, "Let the imperial physician take another look at you. It's cold today, so I hope nothing else happens."
The Emperor was so concerned that he even personally examined his leg. Thirteen was deeply moved but didn't know what to say.
He really didn't want to drink that bitter medicine and soak his feet in it anymore, making the whole house smell like medicine. His wife and children didn't want to talk to him anymore...
It was also the matter of Ulanara that reminded Yinzhen that the process here was not the same as in the dream. In the dream, the Empress lived until the ninth year of Yongzheng's reign, but now it was uncertain whether she could even live until the seventh year of Yongzheng's reign. In the dream, the Thirteenth Prince only lived until the eighth year of Yongzheng's reign, but now Yongzheng only hoped that he could live a few more years.
In Yongshou Palace, Qian Shengyan was also explaining the whole story to Hongli. Hongli listened with a furrowed brow, and finally said with some annoyance, "Shushen's methods are rash, and she always does dirty things in small matters. If we really manage to send her to Mongolia this time, what if she secretly causes trouble again..."
"That's what Mother thinks too. Mongolia and the Qing should be on good terms and help each other on the battlefield in the future. Your father said that Guanyinbao has a talented general. I don't know if he is really talented. I only know that he has a princess consort who is not content with her home."
Qian Shengyan rubbed her temples, feeling increasingly uneasy. She sighed, "Now, we have no choice but to resort to this last resort."
Shushen did not want to see any good among the people in the Qing Palace. If Guanyinbao, or even the entire Borjigit, were to be instigated by her to turn away from the Qing, especially on the extremely dangerous battlefield, it would truly be a loss.
Hongli nodded slowly: "Mother is right, I will do it."
"You..." Qian Shengyan wanted to say, "Don't get your hands dirty," but Hongli smiled and said, "Mother, don't worry."
Thinking about the child's future, Qian Shengyan didn't say anything. Besides, she really didn't have many people outside the palace, so she could only wave her hand and let it go.
The Empress's health was deteriorating, so Yinzhen used this as an excuse not to hold a grand birthday celebration, but only invited a few princes of the Aisin Gioro clan to the banquet.
Qian Shengyan has been very busy lately. In just a few days, she has to worry about Hongshan, think about Shushen, and visit Ulanara. She has left the preparations for the Emperor's birthday banquet entirely to Guo and Gongzhengsi.
However, even in her busy schedule, Qian Shengyan did not forget one thing. She asked Lan Yun to find a way to make Aruhan sprain her ankle before the Emperor's birthday celebration, so that she could only stay in bed to recuperate.
They thought everything was ready, but to their surprise, Aruhan hopped on one leg to attend the banquet.
Qian Shengyan, who was still in Yongshou Palace and hadn't left: ? ? ?
She and Qingxue exchanged a disbelieving glance, both puzzled.
In her current state, even if Aruhan gets the incense, what can she do with it?
Oh, perhaps she can't do anything today, but she will definitely do something in the future.
But the Emperor never went to see her, and Lady Geng kept a close watch on her, forbidding her from going out unless she went to pay her respects. What could she do?
Qian Shengyan became curious and stopped anyone from stopping Aruhan, letting her go to see what other tricks she could pull.
Aruhan was different from Shushen. Shushen was a madwoman who could easily cause death, but Aruhan had a firm goal: she wanted the emperor's favor and to give birth to a child with both Qing and Mongol blood.
In fact, even if Qian Shengyan didn't interfere, Aruhan wouldn't be able to harm her. Besides, Yinzhen would never allow such a prince to be born, so she decided to indulge Aruhan a little, just to add some excitement to the peaceful harem.
It's been many years since I've seen anyone act foolishly since Li passed away, and I really miss it.
Qian Shengyan let it go, but little did she know that Aruhan almost ruined herself.
When news of Consort Ru's drowning reached the banquet, Qian Shengyan was stunned.
What happened? Didn't you just go out to plot something with Qiqige one after the other? How did you suddenly fall into the water?
Green Willow went around asking around and came back with a helpless expression, saying to Qian Shengyan, "...Consort Ru is inconvenient with only one leg and is not comfortable with the roads in the palace. She also doesn't allow Lan Yun to follow too closely, and as a result, she stepped into the water."
She paused for a moment, then added, "At the time, Prince Guo's concubine and Consort Ru were together, but they didn't have time to stop her."
Qian Shengyan: ...
This is like digging your own grave while plotting something...
Qian Shengyan could hardly help but clap her hands and sigh. Aruhan had truly lived up to her expectations, with so many tricks up her sleeve.
Before the banquet was over, Aruhan was hurriedly sent back to the palace. As a result of her, Geng, who was in the main seat, also had to go back.
The banquet was cut short before everyone was forced to leave. Madam Geng was very impatient and kept nagging about Aruhan the whole way, complaining that she was disobedient, running around despite her injured foot, and that she wouldn't listen to being told to rest in the palace...
And Aruhan was also in despair.
The spices that Qiqige had gone to great lengths to obtain fell into the pond along with her the moment she received them...
She secretly checked and saw that the face powder was completely soaked and stuck together, forming a sticky mess. Aruhan was so upset that she couldn't even cry anymore. Why was she in such a miserable state? Why were there so many pools in the palace? Why could she twist her ankle even when she went out for a stroll?
The Forbidden City is in conflict with her!
After that day, Aruhan rarely went out. Because the pool water was cold, she eventually fell ill. Just then, news spread that the Empress's condition was deteriorating, and all the imperial physicians gathered at Changchun Palace to examine the Empress, but she couldn't find a single physician.
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