“If something really happens to Father Emperor in the Crown Prince’s current actions, none of us brothers will have a good time.”
The Crown Prince's behavior is indeed somewhat problematic; he's not even the emperor yet! But he puts on a very high-handed act.
If he really became emperor, that would be terrible.
"What exactly is Big Brother trying to say?"
What did the eldest prince want to say? He was unwilling. He was clearly the eldest son, and he felt that he was no less than the crown prince. But just because he was not born into the empress's womb, he was destined to be neither the crown prince nor the empress. How could he accept this?
Furthermore, judging from the Crown Prince's behavior these past few days, even if he didn't have that intention at first, he does now. If the Crown Prince were to become emperor, he would certainly not be able to tolerate him.
He had no choice.
When the Third Prince came out of the First Prince's room, he was completely stunned.
The Third Prince also felt that the Crown Prince's actions were inappropriate. As a prince, who could say that he hadn't thought about the throne? However, before he could even begin to plan, the Crown Prince had the opportunity to ascend the throne.
He didn't have time, fearing too much repercussions, and dared not act rashly. What the eldest prince had just said, the third prince was not unmoved, but he needed to consider it further, after all, the matter was of great importance.
With Youqing by his side, Emperor Kangxi ate and slept well, and also listened to the reports from the secret guards about his sons.
Youqing listened from the side and thought that the Fourth Prince was indeed the one who could win in the end. Look at his composure, he is truly extraordinary.
It's not easy to refuse the Crown Prince so decisively at this point.
The eldest and third princes also joined in the commotion. Although Youqing thought it was understandable, since the crown prince's actions did make them very uneasy, it was somewhat disheartening for their father, Emperor Kangxi.
He hoped for a loving father and filial son, and harmonious brothers, but the reality was the opposite, which was disheartening.
Emperor Kangxi saw through his sons' ulterior motives. He could no longer pretend to be sick. If his sons really got serious, things would get really bad!
You can raise a child slowly, but you can't raise them to death.
Sure enough, just as the eldest and third princes were plotting how to prevent the crown prince from "succeeding," Emperor Kangxi appeared right in front of them.
Kangxi's good news came very suddenly. Everyone except the Crown Prince was genuinely happy. The Crown Prince was also happy, but there was something insincere about the smile on his face.
"Father, I couldn't sleep at night while you were sick, but you're finally better..." The Crown Prince spoke at length, almost moving himself to tears. Kangxi replied calmly, "Yes, you've suffered during my illness."
Crown Prince: "It's no trouble at all, it's all what I should do."
After the Crown Prince finished speaking, the other princes also expressed their concern for Kangxi. Kangxi did not show it on his face, but he felt increasingly distressed inside.
The children are all grown up, and each of them has more and more ulterior motives. Even he, as their father, can hardly see what they're thinking anymore.
Kangxi felt that it was enough, so he decided not to talk to them anymore. To be honest, this illness was not only physically painful, but even more so emotionally painful. His sons had grown up and their thoughts were so complicated that he couldn't understand them, which made him feel uncomfortable.
"Are you unhappy again?"
"The children are all grown up and have too many thoughts. As their father, I feel sad. I raised the Crown Prince, and I really didn't expect him to react this way when I was seriously ill."
Emperor Kangxi had said this more than once. If it weren't for Youqing, he would have just kept it to himself, but with Youqing around, he would have let it all out; it would have been even more painful not to say it.
Youqing took his hand and said, "He's still young! We can gradually change his temperament later."
Of course, these were just words of comfort from Youqing. Temperament is something that is hard to change. After this incident, the Crown Prince has tasted the sweetness of power and will only go further down the wrong path. It would be harder than climbing to heaven for the father and son to reconcile.
Let's hope so!
Kangxi understood the same principles that Youqing understood, but since he was still his own child, he couldn't help but have expectations for him, hoping that he would be different.
Looking at her belly, Kangxi said, "When our son is born, I will definitely teach him well."
Youqing quickly said, "It might not be a son yet. I think a daughter would be just fine."
Although men in ancient times lived more freely than women, she would certainly let her daughter live even more freely than a man. As for a son, she would not dislike him if he were a son, but the emperor's sons often had tragic fates.
The reason why Kangxi's sons did not cause trouble was because they were not capable enough and lacked power. In a few more years, Kangxi would have a headache!
Youqing wouldn't say that directly. It's true that she likes Kangxi, but liking someone doesn't mean you have to reveal everything.
"Whether it's a daughter or any child you give birth to, they are all good."
The next day, Kangxi ordered them to return to the capital.
We were almost at the capital when someone rushed over to report: "Your Majesty, there is a county called Honghe ten miles away that has been sealed off. They say that many people in the county have been infected with the plague."
Emperor Kangxi frowned upon hearing this. An epidemic was no small matter.
Throughout history, anything associated with an "epidemic" has inevitably resulted in countless deaths and injuries.
"Send someone to investigate what happened and why it wasn't reported."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
To get back to Beijing, you have to pass through Honghe County. If you take a detour, it will take several more days.
Youqing came over and saw that Kangxi was frowning again. She smoothed his forehead with her hand and asked, "What happened?"
"Honghe County was hit by an epidemic."
Youqing frowned. She had passed through Honghe County on her way here, but she was in a hurry and had enough things in her car, so she did not stop again and drove through the county town.
Just as Youqing was about to ask more questions, Liang Jiugong suddenly rushed in: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty the Empress, a servant from the Fourth Prince's side has come to report that the Fourth Prince seems to have contracted the plague."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Kangxi immediately stood up from his chair: "What? Yinzhen has contracted the plague?"
"That's what the imperial physician said."
Kangxi immediately ordered, "Send an imperial physician to make a diagnosis, and also..."
Emperor Kangxi gave some instructions, also in order to prevent the spread of the epidemic.
After giving his instructions, Kangxi said, "I want to go to the farm to see if there are any medicines that can treat the epidemic."
Youqing nodded, without refusing.
Kangxi earned most of the system's gold coins, and since he wanted to save people, she had no reason to stop him.
It's available in the store, of course.
Emperor Kangxi spent a considerable amount of gold coins to purchase a prescription for treating the epidemic, and immediately ordered trusted imperial physicians to treat Yinzhen.
Originally, I was hoping to return to the capital sooner, but now it seems I'll have to wait a bit longer.
The prescription is a traditional Chinese medicine prescription, and there are also capsules available, but those are more expensive. I won't tell anyone. Traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions are gentler, and they can save more lives.
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