The first few high-ranking concubines to hear the news—Consort De (Uya clan), Consort Yi (Guoluo clan), Consort Rong (Majia clan), and Consort Hui (Nara clan)—all arrived at Chengqian Palace with their entourages.
Everyone was dressed simply and modestly; no one was dressed extravagantly at this crucial moment.
As soon as they stepped into Chengqian Palace, tears streamed down their faces like water taps, each person crying with their own unique beauty.
Especially Consort De, of the Uya clan, wept with tears streaming down her face, each drop falling perfectly from her fair cheek.
Those who didn't know better might have thought that Consort De, of the Uya clan, was crying for Emperor Kangxi.
The crying was so emotional and skillful.
Those in the inner palace who were unaware of the situation might have thought that Consort De, of the Uya clan, was extremely reluctant to part with Empress Tong.
In the entire harem, if you were to ask who most wanted Empress Tong to die, Consort De, of the Uya clan, would undoubtedly be number one, with no one daring to claim second place.
Consort Yi, who happened to be near Consort De (Uya clan), was wiping away tears when she saw this scene, and she was so angry that she gritted her teeth.
At this time, Consort De, of the Uya clan, that vile woman, was still thinking of seducing His Majesty. No wonder she was born a lowly servant.
Consort Yi used a handkerchief soaked in ginger water to vigorously wipe her eyes twice. Instantly, her eyes turned red, and tears streamed down her face uncontrollably.
Before Consort Yi could even organize her emotions, tears streamed down her face uncontrollably, and she couldn't help but wipe them away with a handkerchief.
Forgetting about the ginger water on the handkerchief, the tears flowed even more fiercely, and snot even came out of my nose from crying.
Consort Yi is now filled with regret. She shouldn't have inserted it so forcefully. Now both her eyes are burning with pain.
Those who couldn't cry were also prepared, each with their own little tricks for making others cry.
Consort De, of the Uya clan, was probably too happy to bear it, and she wept tears of joy. She didn't need any extra tools; her tears came out of genuine emotion.
She cried so bitterly, as if she wanted to die for him.
Seeing Consort De, Uya, crying sincerely, and Consort Yi, who disregarded her image, made Emperor Kangxi feel a little better.
At least in this harem, there are still people like him who are genuinely saddened by his little cousin's death.
Duofu heard a series of high-pitched cries from a woman, and for the first time, he hated his own ears for being so sensitive.
It feels like my ears don't even belong to me.
Especially that Consort De, Uya, he could still hear her crying, her voice like the winding mountain road, clear and melodious, like the song of a nightingale, very pleasant to hear.
Duofu listened intently for a while, intending to find out how the Fourth Prince, Yinzhen, cried.
After listening carefully, I wondered why I couldn't hear the Fourth Prince's voice?
Duofu was about to think that the Fourth Prince, Yinzhen, was no longer here.
Looking out, he saw the Fourth Prince, Yinzhen, kneeling closest to the bed.
There was already a small patch of water on the ground. When you looked up and tried to see, you could only see the hem of the clothes.
Duofu was puzzled; this was a silent cry.
Of all the people crying in Chengqian Palace right now, Duofu feels that only the Fourth Prince, Yinzhen, is truly sincere.
His beloved little brother died, and the mother who raised him also died.
He has no support in the harem now, and he doesn't know what to do in the future.
However, Empress Tong said that she had made arrangements and would not allow the Fourth Prince, Yinzhen, to return to Consort De's Yonghe Palace.
Duofu felt uneasy. Empress Tong was dead, how could things still be arranged?
He really didn't want to go to Yonghe Palace, the residence of Consort De, where he struggled to make a living.
Now, Consort De, of the Uya clan, has only recently given birth to the Fourteenth Prince. It's easy to guess that the Fourth Prince, Yinzhen, is about to pass away.
In addition, Consort De, of the Uya clan, has an inexplicable aversion to him, so she will find an excuse to punish him instead of doing so easily and effortlessly.
Duofu didn't want to be a lamb to the slaughter; he was determined to live in Chengqian Palace.
Remembering what Empress Tong had said about making arrangements, Duofu tried hard to suppress his inner struggle.
However, even while she was alive, Emperor Kangxi was unwilling to alter a small piece of the imperial genealogy for the Fourth Prince, Yinzhen.
Now that she's dead, will Emperor Kangxi still care?
Duofu thought of Kangxi's unwavering longing for Empress Xiaochengren, the mother of the Crown Prince, for more than a decade.
Empress Tong's arrangements should still be useful, right?
It seems that the dead had a stronger influence on Emperor Kangxi.
That evening, white cloths were hung up in Chengqian Palace, and a mourning hall was set up. Empress Tong's coffin would need to stay in Chengqian Palace for a period of time.
Until late at night, apart from the wet nurse, only the Fourth Prince Yinzhen remained kneeling motionless before the coffin in Chengqian Palace.
Her eyes were swollen from crying, and she hadn't eaten or drunk anything all day, so she couldn't shed any more tears.
Fourth Prince Yinzhen never expected that he would be so heartbroken.
He's not entirely sure if he's simply crying and grieving for his mother's death.
She was still saddened and crying because of her uncertain future.
Fourth Prince Yinzhen looked at the empty mourning hall, blinked, and chuckled.
I think so.
His mother raised him for over ten years, and regardless of whether she loved him or not, she never deprived him of anything. How could he not have any feelings for her?
And there's that tiny, soft little brother who cries in a thin, delicate voice.
He really likes it, really.
He had a younger brother, and a younger brother from his mother's side.
They're all gone now.
Seeing the heartbroken Fourth Prince, the wet nurse ordered someone to bring him some food. He hadn't eaten all day, and she couldn't let him ruin his health.
The Empress also instructed her to take good care of the Fourth Prince, and she would not go back on her word.
Duofu had just slipped into the already designed mourning hall when he saw that everything was covered in white, which was rather eerie.
Looking at the small white triangular mound kneeling in front of him, there was no doubt that it could only be the Fourth Prince, Yinzhen.
At this time of day, the one still here is of medium build.
I stayed under the bed for a whole day, and no one took care of him. He also went hungry all day.
He's currently looking for his human, begging for food.
Just then, the meals that the wet nurse had instructed the young eunuch to fetch from the small kitchen were brought in in a food box made of golden sandalwood.
Even from afar, you can smell the aroma of the pastries inside; it must be rose jade dew cake.
The wet nurse gently placed the baby beside the Fourth Prince, Yinzhen, and reminded him to eat, otherwise the Empress would be uneasy if she saw him like this down below.
The Fourth Prince, Yinzhen, certainly didn't look good. His face was pale, his hair was disheveled, his eyes were dark, and his lips were chapped.
The Fourth Prince, Yinzhen, did not answer the wet nurse's question, but nodded his head blankly twice.
The wet nurse didn't try to persuade him anymore; seeing the Fourth Prince like this, she felt even more gratified.
He silently withdrew, leaving only the Fourth Prince Yinzhen and Duofu in the empty mourning hall.
The other servants were all waiting outside, so Duofu quickly went forward and circled the food box a few times.
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