"You're about to give birth, so don't worry about what's going on here. From now on, just stay in Yikun Palace and take good care of your baby. I'll come to see you after I've investigated this matter. Don't bother going back and forth."
"I understand, but you must take good care of yourself and not get too angry."
"I know."
After Mu Sili left, Xiaozhuang got very angry. If the tiger didn't show its power, would people really think she was a sick cat? Once she found out who was behind the scenes, she would make her pay.
The news that the Cining Palace had summoned the imperial physician reached the Chengqian Palace. Concubine Tong felt that something was wrong. She had taken action against Xiaozhuang and Kangxi, but had never succeeded. She had already stopped giving them medicine, so why did Xiaozhuang still invite the imperial physician?
Something was wrong, something was very wrong. Regardless of whether this matter had anything to do with her or not, she had to distance herself from it as soon as possible. She had a feeling that Yan Changzai was closely related to this matter.
Yan Changzai? Oh, isn't she doing this to get rid of her? Since the opportunity is right in front of her, she won't be polite.
"Come here, remove all traces of Chengqian Palace, and bring me a bowl of the medicine. Since the Empress Dowager has summoned the imperial physician, it means that something is wrong with her body.
To prevent this matter from being traced back to me, I must pay a price. There are people from the Uya clan in the imperial kitchen, and I want Concubine Yan to die in this fight."
"I understand."
Concubine Tong fell ill shortly after taking the medicine, and she also summoned the imperial physician. When Empress Xiaozhuang learned that Concubine Tong was as weak as she was, she frowned slightly.
"I always have a feeling that the imperial concubine did it on purpose, but her health is already poor. If she did it on purpose, her life would be in danger. She shouldn't do that, right?"
"I don't know, but I'm sure she's guilty. Otherwise, why would news of her frailty spread at this time?"
"It seems that this matter has something to do with her. I wonder if the drugging of my family has anything to do with her."
"The news will arrive soon, and we will know the result soon."
Fortunately, Concubine Tong's people acted quickly, otherwise they would definitely be implicated in this matter.
When Empress Xiaozhuang saw that it was Concubine Yan who was trying to frame Concubine Tong and attacked her, she was so angry that she laughed. She was so bold. She dared to do whatever she wanted just because she had someone working in the imperial kitchen. She was really tired of living.
Concubine Tong's vision is extremely poor. She actually pushed such a person out to consolidate her favor. What's the difference between her and an ungrateful person?
However, she did not believe that this matter had nothing to do with Concubine Tong. Judging from her deliberate behavior, she did it out of guilt. If she really found out that this matter was related to her, she would not forgive her.
"Princess, the Tong family is still useful. Regardless of whether Concubine Tong is involved in this matter or not, you cannot do anything to her. The emperor will be sad."
What else could Xiaozhuang do? She could only deal with Concubine Yan first.
"I know that since Concubine Yan was the mastermind behind this matter, I'll give her a three-foot white silk. She dared to attack me, so I think she is ready to die at any time."
In Jingyang Palace, Yan Chang's heart was pounding. She didn't know what had happened, but she had a bad intuition. She had to find a backer at this time, otherwise she would be in great danger.
Just as she was about to leave Jingyang Palace, Su Malagu arrived.
"How did Aunt Suma find time to come to my Jingyang Palace? Could it be that the Empress Dowager has some instructions? Unfortunately, I have to go to the Ganqing Palace to accompany the emperor. If there is anything, please wait until I come back to discuss it."
"My lady, are you in such a hurry to leave because you're worried that this old servant will make your deeds public? The Emperor hasn't summoned you to accompany him, so why are you going to the Palace of Heavenly Purity to accompany him now?
The young lady is really brave. It hasn't been long since she gave birth to the little prince and she dared to attack the Empress Dowager. If time goes on, I'm afraid she will attack the Emperor, right?
Do you see what this is? This is the three-foot white silk given to you by the Empress Dowager. Do you want to do it yourself or do you want me to order someone to do it?"
Yan Chang looked at Su Malagu with a pale face. How did she find out about her? Besides, Empress Xiaozhuang had always been in poor health, so it shouldn't have come out so soon. What was going on?
"My lady is very curious as to why the Grand Empress Dowager knew she had been drugged. This is all thanks to Concubine Zhao's attentiveness. If she hadn't noticed the Grand Empress Dowager's expression was off, how could she have traced it back to you?"
Yan Changzai wanted to say that she was just adding fuel to the fire and did not do it herself, but the people brought by Su Malagu held her down tightly. She could not move or speak, and could only look at her with resentment.
"My young master seems very unconvinced. In that case, let the men I brought with me do the work. Have a safe journey, my young master. Don't do such harming things in your next life."
Yan Changzai died with hatred in her heart. Before her death, she resented Concubine Tong and even more so Mu Sili. If she hadn't meddled in other people's business, it would have been Concubine Tong who was sentenced to death today.
In Chengqian Palace, Concubine Tong had just finished drinking the medicine prescribed by the imperial physician when she heard the news that Concubine Yan was sentenced to death. Her body went limp and she almost fell to the ground.
"If I hadn't discovered it in time, I would have been the one sentenced to death today. It's good that Concubine Yan is dead, so that the Fourth Prince will be mine alone.
Come, close the palace gates. I am not feeling well and need to take good care of myself. I am exempt from the greetings from the other palaces. I will resume them once I am well again."
"yes."
In the Cining Palace, Empress Xiaozhuang laughed out loud when she heard the news.
"Why didn't I know that Concubine Tong was so timid before? It was just the death of a concubine, but she was so scared that she closed the palace gates. She was also quick, otherwise this matter would definitely be traced back to her."
"You should take good care of your health now and don't worry about such trivial matters. Since Concubine Tong dared to do such a thing, she will be exposed sooner or later. Just pretend you don't know."
"I know, it's hard on Concubine Zhao. I've confined her to the Yikun Palace in disguise. I hope she won't blame me."
"I see that Lady Zhao will not be angry with you. Haven't you noticed how close she is to you?
Sometimes I think she is quite courageous. From the emperor to the princes and princesses in this palace, no one is as close to you as she is.
Upon hearing this, Empress Xiaozhuang smiled gently. This was probably fate.
A month later, just as Empress Xiaozhuang had recovered, Mu Sili went into labor. She immediately took Su Malagu to the Yiku Palace.
Soon after arriving at the Yiku Palace, Kangxi and Concubine Tong arrived. Half an hour later, Mu Sili gave birth.
"This servant congratulates the Empress Dowager and the Emperor. Congratulations to Concubine Zhao for giving birth to a little princess safely."
After hearing that she really gave birth to a princess, Concubine Tong felt relieved. She had been worried that Mu Sili was lying, but she didn't expect that she was really pregnant with a princess. It showed that she was unlucky.
"Princess? Reward! The entire Yikun Palace will reward you with half a year's salary. Concubine Zhao has given birth to a child, so you will be promoted to Concubine Zhao and will live in the main hall of Yonghe Palace."
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