It was not until she received news from the Palace of Heavenly Purity that Su Malagu was to be sent out of the palace for retirement that she realized that what she had done had been exposed.
"Someone, go check what the emperor knows. I am the Grand Empress Dowager, and I don't believe he will really do anything to me."
"yes."
"You don't have to go, Madam. I know everything. Since Madam is so concerned about the twins and has even planned to send the eldest wife to Mount Wutai, why don't you go by yourself?
Don't worry, as long as you go to Mount Wutai to pray for the Qing Dynasty, I will not do anything to the Empress Dowager and Khorchin. But if you still have any thoughts, don't blame me for being cruel.
You raised me, but you also killed my mother. My mother and I depended on each other for many years, but she passed away just one year after I ascended the throne.
I never doubted you before, but I didn't expect that the person who attacked her was you, Royal Mam. When it comes to cruelty and ruthlessness, I am not as good as you.
No wonder the emperor would rather follow Empress Xiaoxian than continue to be the emperor. I didn’t understand it then, but I understand it now.
With a controlling mother like you around, it's impossible for the Emperor to hold power. If he can't even protect the people he loves, what's the point of being an emperor?"
Xiaozhuang did not expect Kangxi to appear suddenly and say so many words. A look of nervousness finally appeared on her face.
"Xuanye, you misunderstood me. Did Suma tell you something that made you misunderstand? Concubine Tong is your mother, and I love her so much, how could I harm her?
Xuanye, I am already seventy-six years old and I don’t have many years left to live. Are you so unwilling to let me die of old age?
Mount Wutai is not far away, but I am old, how can I bear the bumps? If something happens on the way, how will you explain it to the court and the people?
"Don't worry about that, Madam. I will take care of it. So, Madam, are you going to Mount Wutai, or are you going to watch the fall of the Empress and Khorchin?"
Xiaozhuang didn't expect that even after she said so much, Kangxi still didn't soften his heart. Knowing that Kangxi was angry, she thought of giving in first and waiting for Kangxi to calm down.
"I'm going to Mount Wutai. Su Ma is old, so don't send her to Jiangnan. Come with me to Mount Wutai to pray for Daqing and the unborn child of the eldest wife."
Xiaozhuang was just testing Kangxi's attitude towards Su Malagu, but she didn't expect Kangxi to say without blinking that Su Malagu had gone to see Changshengtian.
"You...how could you have the heart to do this to her? She's the one who took care of me since I was little, she's been loyal to me, and we've supported each other until now, and you actually executed her!
Have you forgotten that Su Malagu took care of you when you were little? Xuanye, I never thought you could be so cruel. Get out, get out! I don't want to see you!
Upon hearing that Su Malagu had died, Empress Xiaozhuang felt relieved. Su Malagu had served her for many years, and she knew her secrets. It was better that she was dead, and no one would know the secrets.
"There's no need to change the subject, Madam. Come, clean up the Cining Palace and escort the Grand Empress Dowager to Mount Wutai tomorrow morning."
"yes."
Even though Xiaozhuang was unwilling, she was still sent away, but she left with a heart full of anger.
As the first person in the harem, Kangxi dared to treat her like this. She would not let him go easily.
In the Yanxi Palace, Concubine Hui was persuading Mu Sili to eat more. After all, she was pregnant with not one but two babies. If the nutrition was not enough, not only Mu Sili would suffer, but also her grandchildren.
"Use more. Mother doesn't have anything else here, but you'll have enough food. You're twins now, so don't let yourself get hurt.
Mother sees that Prince Su is not safe either, so why don't you just move to Yanxi Palace and let Mother take care of you? That way Mother will feel more at ease."
"My daughter-in-law is fine, mother, don't worry. Didn't the imperial physician say that my daughter-in-law is in good health and the baby in her belly is also fine. As long as she is well taken care of, nothing will happen.
Besides, you are not the only one living in the Yanx Palace. There is also a noble lady living in the side hall. Although the emperor no longer favors her, it is not appropriate for a daughter-in-law to live here when there are outsiders around.
If you are really worried, your daughter-in-law should come over more often, otherwise people will probably spread the news that you are partial to her."
"What are you afraid of? I want to see how those gossipy women are.
My daughter-in-law is pregnant, and it's auspicious to be carrying twins, a boy and a girl. Not only me, but even the Emperor is protecting her. Why are they jealous?"
"Mother, that's not what I meant. I am currently enjoying the emperor's favor, and I can't take advantage of this to become spoiled. It will be very detrimental to both you and me.
"My brother, I will be protected by the Emperor and the people you sent. If my daughter-in-law is still harmed by others, then my position as Emperor will be in jeopardy. Therefore, my daughter-in-law will be fine."
Seeing her firm attitude, Concubine Hui did not force her. Since she could not come to the Yanx Palace, she could just go to the prince's residence more often.
"Mother knows."
"Your son pays his respects to you, Mother. Mother, I'm here to take your wife back to the prince's residence. I'm really sorry that I've always come to the Yanxi Palace to bother you."
Concubine Hui rolled her eyes at him. If she really felt bad, why didn't she bring some gifts? You bastard, you've learned to be so smooth-talking.
"Since I'm here to pick up my daughter-in-law, I'll go back with you."
"Go, Boss, take good care of your wife. The baby in her belly is of great importance, and nothing can go wrong."
"Son understands."
When he thought that he was about to have both a son and a daughter, and that his son would be the eldest grandson of the emperor, Yinzhi couldn't help but look proud.
"You're still so proud! If something goes wrong with your wife's pregnancy, I wonder how you can still be so proud!"
Concubine Hui got angry when he asked her that, and turned around to find a feather duster to beat Yinzhi, but who is Yinzhi? How could he possibly accept a beating?
"Fujin, please leave quickly! Mother's old illness has come back. You must not follow her example, or my children will suffer!"
Yinzhi knew very well that one should follow suit, so he supported Mu Sili and hurried away.
"Your Majesty, the Grand Prince and his wife have already left. Don't be angry. The Grand Prince will protect his wife. Besides, you are still here to look after them. Don't worry."
"What I'm afraid of is that even if the Empress Dowager passes away, there's still a Crown Prince who's behind the scenes doing something.
The prince had the support of the Hesheli clan, and Soetu was an intolerant person, so he was afraid that he would play tricks behind his back.
My uncle has his own disputes with Soetu, and if I ask my uncle to monitor Soetu, it would seem that I am making a big deal out of nothing.
But as the old saying goes, it's better to be safe than sorry. I'm afraid that a single mistake will cause the eldest wife to have stomach problems. If that happens, not only will the emperor be in trouble, but I myself will be in trouble."
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