In the imperial harem, the mere mention of flowers evoked fear.
When the young prince was infected with smallpox, waves of people in the palace died, more than the number of people infected with smallpox.
Kangxi practically wiped out the entire harem, leaving no room for doubt.
None of them were spared; they all died from smallpox.
Now Consort Tong heard that someone still dared to bring smallpox into the palace.
I was shocked and terrified, and my voice was dry.
"Granny, aren't they afraid that if His Majesty finds out, he will execute their entire family?"
"It's only been a few years since that incident, and yet someone still dares to bring smallpox in."
"They all wish I were dead."
Consort Tong's eyes were filled with madness, and she gritted her teeth.
"Fine, if they won't let me have an easy time, I won't let them off either."
"I was just thinking about how to get them to go down and keep my little princess company."
"Baby, don't be afraid, Mommy will bring your older brother and sister down to keep you company right away."
After saying that, he laughed wildly and unrestrainedly.
"Not a single one will escape."
"Ha ha ha ha"
"Smallpox, great!"
"I will send you all on your way."
Consort Tong, tired of laughing, picked up the teacup on the table, took a small sip, and spoke casually and nonchalantly.
"Have you found out who was responsible?"
Seeing Consort Tong's frenzied state, the wet nurse took a deep breath, controlled her tone, and recounted everything.
"What we've found out now is that the Empress was involved, Consort Yi turned a blind eye, and Consort De seems to have known about it too..."
"We just haven't been able to find out who that little eunuch is working for."
"Now that he has entered the palace, his next step will probably be to find a way to get the items into Chengqian Palace."
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Consort Tong had regained her composure, but the madness in her eyes just wouldn't go away.
"Then let him send it into Chengqian Palace, and put the control over it to the Fourth Prince, so that the Fourth Prince can take it into the Imperial Study..."
Consort Tong paused for a moment, her beautiful eyes flickering.
"No, since they want to use smallpox to harm me, I should give them a big gift in return."
"Next month, His Majesty will celebrate his birthday. Find a way to get the Fourth Prince to bring smallpox to His Majesty's birthday celebration. I will catch them all in one fell swoop."
"There is still some time before His Majesty's birthday. Madam, you should control it for now and let the smallpox be brought into Chengqian Palace in a few days. Starting today, say that I am unwell and need to stay in the palace to recuperate."
The old woman hesitated, looking anxiously at Consort Tong, before finally steeling herself and speaking.
"Your Majesty, the Fourth Prince..."
Consort Tong waved her hand to signal that no more could be said, her eyes filled with coldness, and she spoke expressionlessly.
"I have raised him for so long, it is time for him to repay me."
"If they are lucky enough to survive, I would be happy to continue raising them."
"If you don't survive, then go and keep my little princess company."
He paused for a moment.
"It would be best if he survived. Through this experience, the rift between mother and child can also be mended."
"Anyway, it's not like I was the one who started this smallpox."
"I was merely a victim."
A grand spectacle is about to unfold, just waiting for the right moment.
The days flew by in anticipation.
The 28th day of the third month in the lunar calendar.
Emperor Kangxi's birthday.
It arrived as scheduled.
Consort De, of the Uya clan, had a smile in her eyes and a gentle, tender smile on her lips.
I'm in a very good mood.
Smallpox has successfully entered Chengqian Palace, and Consort Tong has been infected; it's only a matter of time before it spreads.
Moreover, the Fourth Prince, Yinzhen, has been staying in the Imperial Study these past few days.
Everything was proceeding smoothly according to plan, and Consort De, Uya, felt somewhat unreal.
soon.
It will be soon.
The mountain that has weighed on my heart for over a decade is about to collapse.
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The banquet proceeded smoothly in its early stages. First, the older princes and princesses congratulated Kangxi on his birthday, and then the younger ones, held by their wet nurses, kowtowed to Kangxi.
Then it was time for the concubines in the harem to bloom in their own way, with all sorts of gifts and a dazzling array of talents on display.
These days...
Without any talent, you can't really call yourself one of Emperor Kangxi's concubines.
Among them, the plum blossom painting in the snow, painted by Consort De, of the Uya clan, received praise from Emperor Kangxi.
Consort De, of the Uya clan, didn't let the smile off her lips all night.
The saying "extreme joy begets sorrow" may have originated from this.
The Empress Dowager was old, so she stayed for a while and then left.
The Fifth Prince has already returned to the palace with the Empress Dowager.
Apart from the infants, the older princes and princesses gathered together, with the fourth and sixth princes seated closest to each other.
An eunuch, who appeared out of nowhere, accidentally bumped into the Fourth Prince, causing the cephalosporin powder hidden in his sleeve to float out even more quickly.
Among them, the Sixth Prince Yinzuo and the Third Prince Yinzhi, who were closest to the Fourth Prince Yinzhen, were the most affected.
These tiny powders, carried by the wind, unknowingly adhered to people's bodies.
The Fourth Prince, Yinzhen, looked at the somewhat unfamiliar young eunuch kneeling on the ground, kowtowing and apologizing.
His already serious expression became even more serious; at such a young age, he already possessed the authority of someone in a superior position.
The Fourth Prince, Yinzhen, felt he had seen this little eunuch somewhere before, but couldn't quite place him. He waved his hand and dismissed him, since nothing serious had happened.
His sleeves were a little wet, and he was about to ask Su Peisheng to take him to change his clothes.
Suddenly I felt a bit hot, my breathing became heavy, and my head felt dizzy.
The Fourth Prince, Yinzhen, assumed that the situation was caused by drinking a few cups of fruit wine and did not pay much attention to it.
The Fourth Prince, Yinzhen, was in a good mood today.
This morning, his mother secretly called him back to Chengqian Palace, saying that she missed him and had specially prepared many of his favorite dishes for him to eat.
The Fourth Prince, Yinzhen, felt that perhaps he could still have his mother; he still liked her a little.
Mother's embrace is so warm.
As long as his mother continues to treat him well, she will never think of abandoning him again.
He was still willing to forgive his mother and become her son again.
Mother said many kind words today, and I saw Father Emperor again in the evening.
It's double the happiness!
Despite his efforts to maintain a serious expression, the Fourth Prince Yinzhen's eyes shone brightly, and he couldn't suppress the smile playing on his lips.
No matter how cunning he is, Black Sesame Filling is still an innocent little prince who hasn't grown up yet.
The Fourth Prince, Yinzhen, was about to stand up when his head became increasingly dizzy, and his vision blurred. Suddenly, with a thud, he slammed onto the table and passed out.
This commotion was naturally noticed by Emperor Kangxi, who was sitting at the head of the table, and he wore a playful smile on his face.
His voice is magnetic, and his tone is playful.
"Liang Jiugong, go check on the Fourth Prince. If he's drunk, have someone take him home and take good care of him."
"By the way, tell Consort Tong that I will be going to Chengqian Palace tonight."
I thought he had secretly drunk some fruit wine and, being so young, couldn't hold his liquor and had passed out.
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