Meanwhile, the scene in front of the Fourth Prince's residence had already been observed by those with ulterior motives. In less than half a day, rumors were flying everywhere, and even Emperor Kangxi, Consort Tong, Consort Yi, the person being insulted, Consort De, and the princes all heard these absurd words.
After hearing Li Dequan's report, Kangxi sighed and said, "That girl really has no sense of propriety and is always getting into trouble." But he didn't mention the matter of the fourth prince being scolded.
Consort Tong in Jingren Palace frowned and asked Lijuan to massage her aching temples. The matter of insulting the prince and the empress could be a big deal or a small deal; at the very least, it was just a vulgar remark from the streets.
On a larger scale, if Consort De persists in her actions, even if the fourth prince's concubine, Consort Tong, doesn't die, she will likely lose her position. After all, the dignity of the royal family cannot be violated, especially since it happened in public and in full view of everyone. If no punishment is imposed, where will Consort De and the fourth prince put their faces?
Consort De of Yonghe Palace did indeed throw a huge tantrum, leading a large group of palace maids and eunuchs to Yangxin Hall to complain, but the outcome remains unknown.
Nan Yi, who had caused such a disaster, was sitting in the carriage, leaning against the side of the carriage wall, his fingertips gripping the seat tightly so as not to fall over inside the carriage.
She stared down at her toes, her thoughts lost in a deep sense of bewilderment and grief. An endless desolation and sorrow gripped her, yet a sliver of clarity still told her not to panic, not to lose her composure. But she was still somewhat... afraid. Yes, afraid.
Xiao Qiao's life hangs in the balance, and Xiao Xi desperately needs her to save him. Two lives of the Xiao family are in her hands. If either of them dies, she cannot face herself, cannot face Xiao Xi, cannot face... him.
During the Qing Dynasty, even if she didn't admit it, she had already come to rely on him in her heart. Even if she wasn't his only woman, she thought of him as family, always a place to stay, a place to stay like home.
It's okay if you don't like her, and it doesn't matter if she's not favored. Treat each other like family, and over time, some affection will develop.
He always talks about running away, but he keeps putting off his plans, even though he has the escape route memorized.
When she had them, Xiao Xi's family, the maids of Wanyue Pavilion, and an inexplicable reluctance to part with him, she ultimately couldn't take the first step.
When Lady Nian became pregnant, he cared so much, and she didn't resent it. Her anxious waiting in front of the mansion was also a way of waiting for him to appear. But in the end, she didn't see him or send anyone to inquire. She couldn't describe how she felt. Disappointment, sadness, grief, and other emotions were mixed together, making her heart a mess.
Yes, he's never been reliable! Where did I get this arrogance from?
"Master, we've arrived at the Governor's Office," Xiao Shunzi said, lifting the curtain as he helped his master out of the carriage.
Nan squinted, moving his aching and weak limbs, and looked around at the solemn and majestic government office. Two huge stone lions on the steps were fierce and powerful, and two rows of guards on the steps were very imposing, with solemn expressions and eyes that did not look to the side.
She felt slightly lost, her body had reached its limit.
Nan Yi resolutely stepped up the stairs. Xiao Shunzi felt a pang of sadness and hurriedly stepped forward, saying, "Master, please wait. This servant will go and inquire first."
Xiao Shunzi strode forward, rushed to the guard, bowed respectfully, and casually took something out and stuffed it into the guard's hand. A moment later, he turned back.
Before Nan could ask, Xiao Shunzi helped her walk into an alley next to the government office. When she saw Xiao Xi, her heart, which had turned cold, was filled with turmoil. The bloody, mangled figure made her stop breathing and feel excruciating pain.
"...XiXi...XiXi," she murmured, was she too late, too late?
"Xixi, sob—" Nan Yi knelt down, sobbing uncontrollably, his trembling fingers slowly stroking the silent woman lying on the ground.
Her disheveled black hair covered her head and face, her clothes were torn at the waist and back, not a single piece intact, and her embroidered shoes were nowhere to be seen, revealing her white jade feet covered in dirt. She lifted Xiao Xi's head and screamed at Xiao Shunzi in an out-of-control voice, "Quickly go and fetch a doctor, Shunzi, fetch a doctor."
Xiao Shunzi was slightly stunned. He immediately took off his outer robe to cover Xiao Xi's tattered body and ran wildly outside in a sullen voice. Was this still the number one female constable in the capital?
The woman, once so dashing and charming, was now embroiled in a street brawl, a story he simply couldn't believe. There must be some real reason behind it.
"Xixi, boohoo—I'm late, boohoo—" Nan Yi lifted the hair on Xiao Xi's face, raised the still relatively clean sleeve, and wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth.
"Who did this? I'll tear him apart alive and grind his bones to dust."
"......good."
"XiXi?"
You must keep your promise to me.
"...Okay, but you must live well."
"good."
The Fourth Prince carried Lady Nian to Weifang Garden as soon as he entered the mansion. He placed Lady Nian on the bed and ordered someone to summon the imperial physician. In less than a quarter of an hour, the imperial physician arrived. He was taken aback, suppressed the strange feeling in his heart, and just stared at the imperial physician's diagnosis and treatment.
Physician Liu was filled with impatience. He was forcibly stopped halfway and forced to leave behind a critically ill little girl to treat the concubine, only to find that she was perfectly fine. He was so angry that he wanted to curse.
With the Fourth Prince present, he routinely inquired of Lady Nian, asking, "Is the Consort feeling unwell?"
Lady Nian's decision was made on a whim, and she was feeling uneasy. She lowered her eyes and rubbed her abdomen with her hands. Because of the bed curtains, Physician Liu could not see the expression on her face.
Xiangxiu, who was standing by the bedside, said, "Reporting to the Imperial Physician, my mistress has just been diagnosed with pregnancy, and just now she suddenly experienced severe abdominal pain. Is there any news about the little prince in her womb?"
After hearing this, Physician Liu made another diagnosis and bowed slightly hastily, saying, "In reply to Fourth Prince, Consort is in good health and there is nothing wrong with her. She only needs to rest in bed more."
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