After that, outside of official duties, Kangxi often invited several princes to go hunting in Nanyuan.
However, since he was already nearly seventy years old and in poor health, after returning to Changchun Garden in early November, an imperial edict was issued that "he should catch a cold and sweat profusely all day long, and should rest and fast from the tenth to the fifteenth of the month, and should not submit any memorials."
The moment this imperial edict was issued, it sparked a great deal of discussion both inside and outside the Forbidden City.
"You're saying the Emperor is claiming illness and refusing to see anyone?"
"Yes, Your Majesty. I heard that only Eunuch Liang and Eunuch Wei serve the Emperor. He does not see any other princes or ministers."
Upon hearing this, Consort De felt something was amiss, and even had a vague feeling that something was about to happen.
"Quickly, grind the ink. I need to write a letter to the Fourteenth Prince."
Outside the palace, due to Emperor Kangxi's serious illness, the factions of Yinzhen and Yinsi were also conducting their final tests of each other.
"Fourth Brother, I've submitted two memorials to the Emperor, but both were rejected. What should we do now?"
"What are Lao Ba and the others doing now?"
Mentioning this myna bird, Yinxiang snorted.
“I heard that during the days that Father Emperor is recuperating, there has been a constant flow of people to Eighth Brother’s residence. I think these people are just trying to curry favor with them and Fourteenth Brother, and they can’t cause any real trouble.”
"Have you found out who they are?"
"As far as I know, Prince Yu Fuquan, as well as Alinga, Kuixu and others support them."
Yinzhen twitched the corner of his mouth:
"Since these people are so confident, then I'll wait and see who comes out on top. Tell our men that they are not allowed to make a single move without my permission. Remember, whatever Father Emperor orders, we will do."
"Don't worry, Fourth Brother."
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