With the arrival of the three wives, Physician Lan finally unveiled the mystery of the poisoning. Over the years, consuming several incompatible foods in combination had caused significant damage to the digestive system. This was originally a trick used by the Song Dynasty against the nobles of the Yuan Dynasty. As the Yuan Dynasty vied for control of the Central Plains, these insidious tactics also became familiar to the nobles of the Yuan Dynasty, such as the Qiyan clan.
The Qiyan clan was once one of the noble families of the Yuan Dynasty. They were eventually demoted, but when they followed the Yuan emperor into the Central Plains, they obtained many secret recipes.
As Lan Xi finished speaking, everyone in the imperial tent fell silent. Now, their opponent was no ordinary person. Kangxi was also in a state of inner turmoil. He did not have a deep relationship with the Empress Dowager, but he had a very deep relationship with the Grand Empress Dowager.
He was able to become an emperor largely due to the support and cultivation of the Empress Dowager. Now, his success is also thanks to the Empress Dowager's help.
Fuquan, Changning, and Longxi lowered their heads, their hearts filled with turmoil. The three principal wives were personally chosen by Emperor Shunzhi during his reign. At that time, Lady Shangjia had just been born. Fortunately, Lady Shangjia and Longxi had a very good relationship; otherwise, Emperor Kangxi would have agreed with the Empress Dowager's wishes.
"Your Majesty, this servant should not meddle in royal affairs." Fei Yanggu was embarrassed. What did this matter have to do with him?
“Sit down. This also involves matters of the Jue Luo clan. Do you want Qingyan to bear this responsibility?” Kangxi rolled his eyes twice. Fei Yanggu’s weakness was Qingyan. He would probably compromise by using Qingyan as an example.
Yin frowned. The Qing Dynasty valued filial piety. No matter what Qingyan did, she would be controlled by the Jueluo clan and end up bearing a bad reputation.
These were also the things that Kangxi and others were most concerned about.
“Feiyanggu, Qingyan should not get involved in this matter. It would be best to confine her to your residence.” Fuquan and Kangxi exchanged a glance. The two brothers couldn’t help but think of Emperor Shunzhi. When he issued an edict to depose the empress, no matter whether the empress dowager expressed her approval, outsiders would always pin the blame on Shunzhi.
At present, Qingyan's reputation is of utmost importance, and they must be on guard against the Jueluo clan using this method to force Qingyan to compromise.
Qingyan sat in the armchair, listening to everyone's words. She sighed inwardly. In this life, she could forget about improving her relationship with the Jue Luo clan. At first, she had prepared a lot of exquisite jewelry to please the Jue Luo clan. Now, all her efforts had been in vain. The Jue Luo clan had accepted the exquisite jewelry but had not given any reaction.
"Little darling, come to your father!" Fei Yanggu felt a pang of sadness when he saw Qingyan's listless expression.
Qingyan jumped off the armchair, feeling flustered by the oppressive atmosphere inside the tent.
"In seven days, we will be heading to the capital. Second brother, the four of us brothers must return to normal. We cannot let the two palaces see through our disguise, otherwise, things will become even more serious." Kangxi beckoned to Yin, "Fourth brother, when you go back, you don't need to go to the palace. Go to Ulanara's residence and protect your own wife."
If Kangxi wanted Lanxi to help Consort Tong detoxify, then he certainly couldn't worry about Yin. To avoid anyone causing trouble, he could only send Yin to Fei Yanggu's residence first.
Furthermore, since the matter of Lady Jueluo is still unclear, if she goes to the mansion to cause trouble for Qingyan, Yin can help to stop her to some extent.
He could see that Yin still had deep feelings for Qingyan, and in order to prevent her from getting hurt, Kangxi still made this decision.
"Yes!" This imperial decree was exactly what Yin wanted. Qingyan still needed to be taught, and he would try his best to reduce the amount of torment the governess would inflict on Qingyan.
Lan Xi was the busiest, not only helping everyone detoxify along the way, but also meticulously recording each person's reaction after detoxification.
After dinner, Yin led Qingyan back to rest. All afternoon, Yin kept a tense expression, unable to suppress his anger. In his previous life, Jue Luo Shi had caused Qingyan a lot of trouble. After Fei Yanggu's death, no one in the Ulanara mansion could control her. She often went to the Yongwang mansion to order Qingyan to help out at home.
At that time, Honghui was in poor health, and Qingyan was busy taking care of Honghui while also fighting against the Jueluo clan.
"What should I do?" Qingyan asked softly.
Filial piety!
In the Qing Dynasty, this was a huge obstacle. As children, they could not comment on their father and mother's merits and demerits. Anyone could point out the faults of the Jue Luo clan, but Qingyan was absolutely not allowed to.
Yin held Qingyan in his arms, giving her the courage to stand up again. To outsiders, Qingyan seemed to have everything going for her, with his care and the love of her father and brothers. But outsiders had no idea how much she had sacrificed for the harmony of her family.
"Little darling, relax!" Yin felt a wetness on his chest, and he knew in his heart that Qingyan was crying.
Since he met Qingyan, he had never seen Qingyan cry like this before. He knew how much bitterness was in his heart. In front of the Jue Luo clan, Qingyan was not even as good as a concubine's daughter. The Empress Dowager had made a corresponding promise, and the Jue Luo clan would definitely betray Qingyan for the sake of their two sons.
As the time to enter the capital drew closer, Qingyan grew increasingly panicked. Before the expedition, Lady Jueluo sent her personal nanny to instruct Qingyan, hoping that she would tell Feiyanggu that she would not accompany the army and would instead go to the Ulanara residence to receive training from the governesses.
Originally, Qingyan was prepared to obey, but Yin's investigation sent chills down her spine. The Jueluo clan's explanation was merely an attempt to leave an impression of a kind mother to outsiders. The governess they had invited was personally appointed by the Empress Dowager. It would be easy for her to spread rumors among the upper echelons that Qingyan's manners were not good. The governess's evaluation of the noble ladies could influence the selection of imperial concubines.
"I'm scared!" Qingyan mumbled.
From a young age, she was extremely well protected. Now, she was truly afraid. The Empress Dowager must have learned about Qingyan's abilities from the Mongolian prince and the heir apparent. She certainly wouldn't give up on a talent like Qingyan.
How many daughters of high-ranking officials have died young on the grasslands of Khorchin? If she were to go there, she would surely perish on the grasslands as well. The knowledge she possesses would fall into the hands of those princes; would they still be able to keep her?
In their eyes, women were nothing more than playthings.
Her little paws gripped Yin's everyday clothes tightly. Both the Empress Dowager and the Jue Luo clan had left her with an impression of fear.
"Don't worry, with me here, no one can hurt you." Yin considered having Kangxi issue an edict to make those people back down.
At that time, Consort Tong was in poor health. To comfort her, Emperor Kangxi publicly read out the imperial edict of marriage when Yin was 10 years old.
"Waaah..." Qingyan felt heartbroken. The good things she had acquired over the years had cost a fortune. If it could have eased the attitude of the Jue Luo clan, Qingyan would have felt that the expense was worthwhile. But things didn't go as planned.
Yin patted her back to calm her down.
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