After the imperial physicians made the diagnosis, they dared not delay and rushed to Chenggan Palace to report to Emperor Kangxi and Consort Tong that the Fourth Prince had developed a rash again, which was a nightmare for the Imperial Hospital.
"What?!" Kangxi stood up. How could Yinzhi have developed a rash again?
"This servant is certain that it is the same as what the Fourth Prince discovered in the Hall of Mental Cultivation!" the imperial physician quickly reported.
Emperor Kangxi and Consort Tong exchanged a glance and realized that Yinzhi had probably been touched by another maid, which was why this problem occurred.
"That's enough, don't say any more!" Kangxi instructed, then stopped worrying about it.
When Yin heard that the Imperial Physicians had left the Princes' Quarters and gone to the Chenggan Palace, he felt somewhat frustrated. His status was not enough to intimidate these ministers. Even though he was already standing in the court, he could not make the court officials carry out his orders.
Qingyan noticed that Yin's face darkened, so she quickly massaged his back with her small hands. If it weren't for her, Yin wouldn't have been in such a hurry to reveal his identity.
"Little darling, come and sit down." While Yin was in a daze, he felt Qingyan's little hands pinching his shoulder. He took her little hand and pulled her to sit down beside him.
The two rarely got to be so affectionate as they were today. Since they grew up, Yin had never allowed Qingyan to squeeze into the same armchair with him.
"Fourth Prince, why are you angry?" Qingyan wasn't afraid. Even after Yin's warning, the imperial physician was still able to mention the red rash on Yin's body.
The trust and adoration in her eyes saddened Yin.
"Little darling, if Mother asks tomorrow, just say that I accidentally touched Sulan's hand when I was holding the teacup. Don't say anything else!" Yin instructed Little darling worriedly. If this girl told the truth, Consort Tong would definitely resent her. In order not to make things difficult for this girl, Yin decided to attribute all the mistakes to an accident.
In the depths of the palace, many things that seem like accidents are actually man-made.
Qingyan was stunned. Could this... be the trouble that caused by all this commotion?
Under Yin's intense gaze, she obediently agreed.
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The next day, Qingyan went to Chenggan Palace to pay his respects as usual. A seemingly casual question from Consort Tong sent chills down Qingyan's spine.
She admired Yin very much and immediately began to explain according to what Yin had said.
Consort Tong nodded, and her expression was no longer as unpleasant as before, which finally put Qingyan's mind at ease.
"Mother, I will take care of Yin!" Qingyan's little face scrunched up.
Consort Tong sighed helplessly. She was also helpless about Yin's stubborn temper. Previously, the imperial physicians had said that if Yin recuperated slowly, there might be hope for a cure. However, the physicians' treatment only aggravated Yin's condition. Kangxi planned to appoint a few concubines of low status for Yin, just to serve as a formality.
As for whether these young ladies would gain the favor of the Emperor, that was not a question they needed to consider.
“Little darling, there are no women in the princes’ harems. Even if Yin has this disease, this matter must not be known to outsiders. I have already ordered all those who know to keep quiet. If Yin is treated differently, the censors will definitely not let it go.” Consort Tong explained to Little darling with difficulty.
Consort Tong felt some sympathy for Xiao Guai. Before the wedding, she was unaware that Yin had such an illness. In fact, the marriage in the eyes of Kangxi and Consort Tong was also risky. If Yin was also somewhat averse to the marriage, Xiao Guai would definitely have to spend her days alone.
In the future, for the sake of the imperial family's reputation, Kangxi would absolutely not allow Xiao Guai to tell Fei Yanggu the truth.
"Mother, I understand!" Qingyan felt aggrieved and even a little scared.
A fleeting look of worry crossed her almond-shaped eyes, but Consort Tong was quite pleased. Her little darling was good; seeing Yinzhi's illness, she didn't immediately cause a scene.
"Mother, Yin doesn't reject me. In the future, I will try my best to help him hide it!" Qingyan puffed out her chest and assured Consort Tong.
Pfft!
Kangxi and Yinzhen walked in from outside the palace. Hearing Qingyan's crisp promise, both father and son were delighted.
None of the sons of the Aisin Gioro family would let a woman protect them; they were all somewhat chauvinistic. In the eyes of the father and son, Xiao Guai's promise was just a joke.
Seeing the solemnity on Qingyan's face, Yin felt better. Xiaoguai doesn't make vows easily, but once she does, she will definitely keep them.
"Daughter-in-law greets Father Emperor and Master Emperor!" Qingyan bowed respectfully.
In public, Qingyan made sure to save face for Yinzhi, and Kangxi was very satisfied with this. In private, however, no matter how much the little face wrecked, it was their own business, and they absolutely could not bring shame to the royal family.
"You've done well, little darling. Just don't follow the example of the Third Prince Consort!" Lady Dong'e turned all her criticisms toward Yinzhi and Dong'e Wanting, and instantly the censors of the Censorate all opened fire on Yinzhi.
Dong Eqi became Kangxi's punching bag. Yinzhi went back and told her that the atmosphere in the court was very delicate, and if one was not careful, one might be used as cannon fodder by Kangxi.
“Father, Xiao Guai did very well. Yesterday was an accident. Xiao Guai went to wash up, and I just picked up the teacup and touched it briefly!” Yin lowered his head, looking very helpless.
Emperor Kangxi and Consort Tong sighed, both harboring resentment towards Lady Wuya. They both believed that Lady Wuya was behind Yin's strange illness, hoping that Yin would take a liking to one of her girls.
"Fourth Prince, this is not your fault. Wouldn't it be better to live a good life with Xiao Guai from now on?" Consort Tong smiled. As long as the Fourth Prince and Qingyan have a good relationship and give them both grandchildren, they don't care about other things.
"Mother... the censors will be watching!" Yin Danfeng's eyes were full of bitterness. Kangxi's heart sank. Since the fourth prince entered the court, he had also made a lot of progress and realized that every move he made would become a target for the censors to attack the royal family.
"I've already spoken to your mother. She'll assign you a few low-ranking servants in the future. But whether you receive favor or not once you're in your household is up to you!" Kangxi indicated he wouldn't interfere further.
Qingyan looked at Kangxi in astonishment. This is acceptable!
Emperor Kangxi noticed Qingyan's little scheme and couldn't help but smile. Fei Yanggu's children were all straightforward, and it was indeed not difficult for them to guess what they were thinking. This was the only way that Emperor Kangxi would pay more attention to them.
"Little darling, you must take responsibility when you're out there. These people won't be recorded in the Imperial Archives, but you absolutely cannot let Yin's reputation be damaged!" Kangxi told Little darling.
Qingyan nodded. Even Emperor Kangxi was on their side. As long as outsiders didn't know, that was fine.
"Your Majesty, I thank you!" Yin thought he would have to waste a lot of time explaining, but to his surprise, Kangxi agreed so quickly! (To be continued. If you like this work, please vote for it on Qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)
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