At that time, Emperor Yongzheng had about three and a half years to live, but now he only has one year and three months left to live.
In other words, it took Emperor Yongzheng about two years and three months from when he learned from her that Consort Yun harbored ill intentions towards him and began to take notice of her until he dealt with Consort Yun.
Given Consort Yun's cunning, she shouldn't have acted so quickly. Considering the recent changes in the Seventh Prince Hongzhao's aura, it's estimated that she waited a year before making her move.
So Emperor Yongzheng needed manpower, and he had the manpower; he needed patience, and he had the patience. He simply sent someone to monitor Consort Yun, and in the process, he cleaned up the Imperial Household Department.
With another move, Consort Yun disappeared silently from the harem.
Ituma Shushu reminded herself again that this was an ancient feudal dynasty, and for those in power, human life was often just a matter of a word!
Well, Yongzheng did not reveal that Consort Yun wanted to harm him, and even allowed him to continue to recuperate for another year.
Well, Emperor Yongzheng probably wanted to distance himself from the situation. There was no reason why he would stop recuperating just because Consort Yun had an accident.
Ituma Shushu breathed a sigh of relief at this thought. Ah, finally, something good has happened.
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The wind is gentle and the moon is bright.
While massaging the Empress's shoulders, Granny Chun whispered, "Your Majesty, you need to rest. These past few days, in addition to handling daily palace affairs, you've also had to worry about Consort Yun's matter."
The Empress closed her eyes and said softly, "Besides the four consorts, there are only the five concubines in the harem. Consort Yun was, after all, the head of a palace, and she hadn't committed any major mistakes before, yet she suddenly died like this."
As the Empress, I must investigate the cause and give the women of the harem an explanation, otherwise the palace will be filled with panic.
Granny Chun understood this principle, but she was just feeling sorry for the Empress.
She continued in a low voice, "Consort Yun is really unlucky. The Emperor didn't blame any of them."
Moreover, they have already been confined to the palace for seven months to reflect on their actions, and they will be released in three more months.
The Empress nodded and slowly said, "The Emperor and I have investigated this matter thoroughly. No one harmed Consort Yun. She was indeed unlucky and died suddenly from an illness."
Moreover, because of this matter, His Majesty already spoke to me last night that Consort Liu, Consort Ji, Consort Wang, and Consort Ying will no longer need to remain in their palaces for reflection starting next month.”
Granny Chun sighed and whispered, "Consort Yun has always been a good person. It's such a pity."
She is usually very respectful and polite to Your Majesty the Empress, and she is also gentle and kind to other concubines of lower rank.
This servant believes that among the various concubines, Consort Yun is the kindest.
The Empress nodded upon hearing this, and after a moment, she waved her hand, signaling Granny Chun to stop.
Granny Chun nodded and then brewed a cup of hot tea for the Empress.
Then, as if remembering something, she sighed, "Your Majesty, speaking of Consort Yun, we must also mention Consort Shu."
This servant believes that Consort Shu's prayers must have had a great effect!!
Look, after Consort Shu alarmed Imperial Physician Sun, the head of the Imperial Medical Academy, we even speculated that she might not recover.
Who would have thought that a year later, Consort Shu was still perfectly fine.
There's no bad news yet, but Consort Yun has passed away.
Upon hearing Chun Mama mention Consort Shu, the Empress raised her eyes slightly and said softly, "Chun Mama, what you say makes sense."
I now also believe that Consort Shu's great fortune is due to her constant prayers.
Last night, the Emperor visited Consort Shu ahead of schedule, and now the Imperial Hospital has found a suitable prescription for her.
Imperial Physician Sun, the head of the Imperial Medical Academy, told the Emperor that as long as Consort Shu takes her medicine regularly for a year, she should gradually recover.
A year ago, His Majesty and I discussed which concubine in the harem would be suitable to raise the Tenth Prince and the Eleventh Prince should something happen to Consort Shu.
At that time, I also explained to the Emperor in detail the situation of each of the other concubines besides myself, the Empress, including Consort Qi, Consort Xi, Consort Yu, Consort Ning, Consort Yu, Consort Yun, Consort Jing, and Consort Qi, which I had analyzed with you that day.
Finally, the Empress and the Emperor have decided that Consort Yun is the final choice to raise the Tenth Prince and the Eleventh Prince.
Unexpectedly, only a year has passed, and everything has changed. Consort Yun has passed away far too soon, while Consort Shu has found a suitable prescription.
Upon hearing this, Granny Chun sighed and whispered, "Your Majesty, I think we shouldn't make any premature judgments about Consort Shu's affairs in the future."
This servant thinks Consort Shu is truly a miraculous person. This servant suspects that besides praying for blessings every day, Consort Shu may have accumulated a lot of good fortune in her past life, which is why she always manages to turn bad luck into good!
Last time, His Majesty and Your Majesty discussed with each other which concubine in the harem would be suitable to raise the Tenth Prince and the Eleventh Prince should something happen to Consort Shu.
Then our previous guess must have been correct. Consort Shu's condition was certainly not optimistic at first, but after a year of recuperation, she not only recovered but also found a way to treat it.
The two times she was pregnant with twins, it would have been very dangerous for a normal person, but Consort Shu managed to get through it both times.
There was also the incident last time when the Tenth Prince and the Eleventh Prince were unable to walk properly. Your Majesty the Empress and I made a special trip to visit the two young princes.
Who knew that as the two little princes grew a bit older, they really were fine; they were just a little slower than other children and needed a little more time.
The Empress picked up her teacup, took a sip, and exclaimed, "Indeed, it seems Consort Shu is quite an extraordinary person."
Alas, if only Mrs. Nian had been a little luckier back then, none of her four children would have survived to adulthood.
"The Emperor, looking at the Tenth and Eleventh Princes, must have thought of Fu Hui. No wonder he made this exception!"
Granny Chun asked in confusion, "Your Majesty, what has His Majesty arranged as an exception?"
After gently setting down her teacup, the Empress said softly, "When Consort Shu was ill, the Emperor did not take the Tenth Prince and the Eleventh Prince out to enjoy their beauty, which was not normal."
In a few months, the two princes will be studying in the Imperial Study and will also be living in the princes' quarters.
Since Consort Shu is currently ill, I asked the Emperor if he would like me to have someone prepare the Princes' quarters.
The Emperor, however, said that the Tenth and Eleventh Princes should stay in Chunqi Xiuse until they were eight years old.
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