At lunchtime, Consort Tong specially ordered the kitchen to prepare some dishes that were beneficial to pregnant women. She treated Yinzhi as her own child, and now that Yinzhi had a child, she had become a grandmother.
"Mother..." Qingyan was really embarrassed. Consort Tong's instructions to the small kitchen were a bit too ostentatious and made her feel a little awkward.
"It's the best thing that you're pregnant, my darling. Besides a man's love, the best thing for a woman in this life is to have her own children!" Consort Tong was even more grateful to Yin. Since he came into her life, her life had become more interesting and fulfilling.
Xiao Guai was very curious: Didn't all the concubines revolve around Kangxi's favor?
"Don't understand?" Consort Tong sipped her tea. To outsiders, the concubines were all walking step by step into the abyss around Kangxi, but they knew that besides their own children, even their daughters could be sacrificed.
Qingyan nodded. Whether it was the Crown Princess or the Third Prince's wife, didn't they all hope that the legitimate son would inherit the prince's position?
The palace was in constant flux, and the concubines, besides trying to please Emperor Kangxi, focused more on their families.
Consort Tong didn't care and directly told Xiao Guai about the troubles in the backyard. Dong Eshi and others had all been tested by reality, but Xiao Guai was different.
"Mother, did Xiao Guai cause you any trouble?" Yin walked in and saw that Xiao Guai's face was not good, so he thought she was frightened.
"Hmph, you remember to have lunch here with your mother?" Consort Tong smiled. This brat Yin always makes excuses not to have lunch here. Now that Xiao Guai has come out, he has come over.
Yin felt a little embarrassed. Back then, Consort Tong died young, and he never experienced his mother's care. Now that Consort Tong was still alive, he was not used to being taken care of.
"Lanya, the Fourth Prince doesn't care, but Xiao'ai is very shy!" Kangxi's frustration dissipated as he listened to the lively sounds inside Chengqian Palace.
Qingyan stood up and bowed to Kangxi to greet him. Kangxi was very pleased with the little guy's manners. When many concubines and wives were pregnant, they were even less respectful to Consort Tong, which made Kangxi very angry.
Even without him saying a word, those concubines who didn't know the rules were directly banished to the Cold Palace and never received Kangxi's favor again.
"Has Imperial Physician Yuan arrived yet?" Kangxi was more concerned about this grandson. Qingyan was about to give birth to a prince, who would be Kangxi's first legitimate grandson.
Since the news of Xiao Guai's pregnancy spread, the Crown Princess has been under even more pressure. Yingenjueluo Shi entered the palace at the same time as her. Even if Songkelierha is the legitimate daughter, at the very least, Yingenjueluo Shi also has a child.
The Crown Princess and Consort Dong'e were different; neither of them had children, and their families hoped to send in illegitimate daughters to help them out.
As long as there are offspring, regardless of whose child they are, they will be raised by the primary consort's side, and then the family will have something to look forward to.
"They haven't arrived yet. After lunch, let Xiao Guai examine them!" Consort Tong instructed Shu Zhu to inform the head physician to come over with Imperial Physician Yuan Qing, to ensure Qing Yan was absolutely alright.
Emperor Kangxi nodded. From then on, Imperial Physician Yuan would take Qingyan's pulse every three days, and all the pulse records would be reported to Consort Tong.
After lunch, Li Dequan came in to report, and the two imperial physicians were waiting outside the door.
"Let them all come in." Kangxi nodded and let them in first.
Imperial Physician Yuan and the Chief Physician arrived and wanted to greet everyone. Imperial Physician Yuan had been in charge of the medical records of Ulanara and his sons. Last time, Fei Yanggu and his two sons were poisoned, which really frightened Emperor Kangxi.
Emperor Kangxi trusted the three of them, father and sons, very much, and this time they crossed his bottom line.
Some of the court officials who had grown up alongside Emperor Kangxi abandoned their past camaraderie for personal gain. Wei Dongting and Fei Yanggu were among the most loyal, and Emperor Kangxi did not want to lose them, as he would have even more to do each month.
"Yes!" Li Dequan went to the door to invite the two imperial physicians. The Emperor's smile had never disappeared since the Fourth Princess Consort was pregnant. He also thought it was very good. Those of them who served her closely could no longer be as apprehensive as before.
Imperial Physician Yuan and the head of the hospital first examined Qingyan's pulse. Soon, they discovered that her body had been drugged. Fortunately, it was discovered early, and there should be no adverse effects.
They couldn't help but sweat. If the Fourth Prince's wife and the prince were to be in danger, none of them would have a good life.
"Your Majesty, it seems that the Fourth Princess Consort has been drugged. Fortunately, the drug was administered early enough. With a couple of doses of medicine to prevent miscarriage, she should be fine!" Imperial Physician Yuan was somewhat frightened. If it had been discovered a few days later, even a god might not have been able to save her.
What? !
Everyone present was stunned. She had only been in the palace for a short time, so how could she have been drugged?
"Are you sure?" Consort Tong couldn't believe it. Someone had poisoned the things Shu had specially prepared; this was simply unbelievable...
"Mother, is what the imperial physician said true?" Yin was also annoyed; it was obvious they didn't want him to have a child. "It seems it's not just the concubines' families who are watching..."
Yin moved out of the Prince's residence ahead of schedule largely because he hoped that Xiao Guai would be less likely to be harmed. Now, his wish cannot be fulfilled.
"Yes! This servant can guarantee that this medicine must have been brought in from outside the palace!" Imperial Physician Yuan was certain that such medicine was considered a forbidden drug in the palace, and no one around them would dare to use medicines from the Imperial Hospital.
Their affirmative answer frightened Empress Yin, and angered Emperor Kangxi and Consort Tong even more.
On the 5th and 10th of each month, when paying respects to the emperor, Consort Tong would have Shu and Shu Zhu take turns watching over the small kitchen. After all, she, the powerful woman in charge of the inner palace, couldn't even protect her own daughter-in-law from the tea and snacks served to the noble ladies at the entrance of Chenggan Palace.
"Li Dequan, arrange for someone to investigate!" Kangxi couldn't swallow this insult and directly ordered Li Dequan to bring this person out.
"Father, this is not a good problem!" Yin stroked his chin, trying to calm Xiao Guai's somewhat agitated emotions while considering the matter.
Qingyan lowered her head and tucked her handkerchief into her sleeve. She didn't realize that before entering the palace, she had exchanged a detoxifying pill in her spatial dimension. This pill had protected her and her child until the child turned one year old.
"Little darling, are you feeling unwell?" Consort Tong was worried that something might be wrong with the little girl's health. Fortunately, they had made preparations in advance.
Qingyan shook her head. She didn't feel unwell, so there shouldn't be any major problems.
"This servant will personally prepare the medicine for the Fourth Princess Consort, once a day for two days!" Physician Yuan said respectfully.
"Fourth Prince, you and Xiao Guai will stay at the Prince's Residence for now. After you take your medicine, you can return to your mansion!" Kangxi waved his hand and decided that the young couple would stay at the Prince's Residence temporarily.
Seeing Yin's troubled frown, Consort Tong covered her mouth with her handkerchief and chuckled. (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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