The imperial physician did not explain his words clearly, but those who understood understood what he meant, and therefore became even more disgusted with Concubine Li.
On the contrary, the prince was relieved when he heard that the other party did not betray him. He felt that he was still useful and his family could survive.
He never considered himself a kind person, so after telling the Crown Princess that he wanted Li's baby to be twins, a boy and a girl, he took control of the imperial physician's family.
Now it seems that his decision at that time was correct. After all, if he hadn't done so, the imperial physician would definitely betray him.
However, they can survive, but they cannot live openly, let alone live in the capital.
The prince thought of several possible outcomes for them in an instant, and he was ready to choose one to be their future life.
"No, I don't have any. Why are you trying to accuse me?"
Kangxi was not a fool. No matter how bold the Crown Princess was, she would not dare to confuse the royal bloodline. He had confidence in the person he chose, so he was unhappy after hearing such words.
"How dare you, Li, you actually colluded with the Crown Princess to confuse the royal bloodline, and even intended to give that evil offspring the title of auspiciousness. I think you are tired of living and want to die, right?"
Li had already turned pale with fright. She looked at the prince in horror, hoping that he would speak in her defense. But he just looked at Hongxi without saying a word. At that moment, she understood everything.
The prince wants her to confess her guilt, but she clearly did nothing. It was decided by him and the Crown Princess. Why should she take the blame after the Crown Princess died?
However, Hongxi still holds the title of the emperor's eldest grandson. If he does not obey the prince's instructions, Hongxi's position will be shaken.
No one can covet what belongs to him. Since the prince wants her to surrender with Hongxi, she should plead guilty for Hongxi.
It's a pity for the child in her belly. She knew clearly that she was pregnant with a child, but unfortunately she didn't have the chance to give birth to him.
"It's my fault alone. I was jealous of the auspicious fact that Fifth Lady was pregnant with twins, a boy and a girl. So I thought it would be great if I was also pregnant with twins, Your Highness would definitely be happy.
The Crown Princess knew of my idea, and she thought it was feasible, so she contacted the imperial physician privately to confirm my idea. I thought I was really pregnant with twins, so I was complacent.
I never thought that the Crown Princess did this on purpose because she hated me for giving birth to the Emperor's eldest grandson. I respect the Crown Princess, but I didn't expect this to be the result.
After all, I have given birth to the eldest grandson for Your Highness, and I am pregnant with another. If possible, please allow me to give birth to this child before punishing me. I will accept any punishment."
Somehow, everyone present had a feeling that Concubine Li was imitating Mu Sili, after all, Mu Sili had said the same thing just now.
She wanted to go to Fengxian Hall and kneel down to admit her mistake, but Kangxi thought it was not her fault, so he asked her to just burn incense. Did she think she could get the same treatment as her?
It's really funny. Mu Sili is the legitimate wife after all, and she gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl, which represent good luck, two pairs at that. What's wrong with Kangxi favoring her a little? Why does she think she can compare with him?
Not only that, her imitation of Mu Sili's behavior was really a bit of a poor imitation of someone else's. Not only did it fail to arouse Kangxi's sympathy, but it also made Kangxi even more determined to kill her.
But what she said made sense. She was pregnant with the prince's child. The prince had few children, so it would be a pity if he just died like that.
Concubine Yi saw through his soft heart and knew that what he valued most was his offspring. Although she was angry, she still said what he wanted to hear.
"Your Majesty, please calm down. Although I think Concubine Li's death is not a pity, she is right. She is pregnant with the Crown Prince's child. It would be a pity if she died just like that.
How about this? She did make a mistake, but the child is innocent. Why not wait until she safely gives birth to the child before making any plans? I think she might be carrying a prince."
When Concubine Yi said this, she carefully pulled Kangxi's sleeve. Kangxi nodded and said to do as she wished, but she would die after giving birth, so there was no way he could keep her.
"Just do as the Imperial Concubine says, Li. I hope you will treat the child well. If anything happens, you can commit suicide to apologize."
Concubine Li numbly agreed. After all, she was still going to die. What did she do wrong? This matter was clearly decided by the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess. Why should she be the one to bear the consequences?
She also wanted to die like the Crown Princess, but she was timid and didn't dare. She still wanted to become the Queen Mother, so how could she bear to die?
"I thank the Emperor and the Imperial Concubine very much. I will take good care of the baby and will take responsibility for my actions after the birth."
Now that things had come to this, what else could Concubine Li do? She couldn't just say that the Crown Prince had arranged it, for she was afraid that if she did, she would die before the day of delivery.
Hongxi is her son, and she still has a chance. She just needs to change Kangxi's attitude towards her before giving birth. Then she will still be the mistress of Yuqing Palace.
"Except the prince, everyone else should go away."
"yes."
When the Empress Dowager saw that he had handled the matter, she asked Concubine Yi to send her back to Shoukang Palace. The two didn't talk much along the way, but things were different after they arrived at Shoukang Palace.
The Empress Dowager bluntly said that Kangxi doted on the Crown Prince a little, and Concubine Li was obviously taking the blame. Of course, it cannot be ruled out that she did it knowingly, so the consequences were what she deserved.
Concubine Yi also felt that Concubine Li knew about the behavior of the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess, and she acquiesced. After all, having a pair of twins, a boy and a girl, would make her status even more valuable.
She is the biological mother of the emperor's eldest grandson. As long as she can keep her position and not be shaken by others, if the prince can successfully ascend the throne in the future, she will at least be a noble concubine.
To put it bluntly, if something happens to the Crown Princess, she will be the most suitable candidate for the empress, because the eldest grandson of the emperor also needs the status of a legitimate son to be legitimate.
However, the two of them only talked about this matter in private and did not spread it outside. In addition, the Queen Mother felt that Mu Sili and her son had been wronged, and it was because of a set of headgear that she was wronged. She was angry and rewarded her with two more sets.
Before the gifts were delivered to the prince's residence, the palace maids from Shoukang Palace carried the gifts around the palace.
Along the way, she kept explaining to people that this thing was given to her by the Queen Mother, and if she wore it, it would be with the Queen Mother's permission and it would not be illegal.
Of course, if anyone has any objections, they can just go to Shoukang Palace to ask the Queen Mother for an explanation. The Queen Mother said that she would be happy for them to go to Shoukang Palace to ask her for an explanation. She has always been fair, and since they want an explanation, she will naturally give it to them.
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