Someone had already gone to get a blanket and wrapped Hongchang up.

His little face and lips were all blue and blue from the cold.

Hongchang's palace maids and nannies had just returned, and they were terrified when they saw this situation.

If something happens to Prince Hongchang, none of them can escape.

Nanny Zhao felt extremely remorseful.

She shouldn't have listened to Prince Hongchang just now and should have stayed here to protect him.

She stayed by Hongchang's side, and then said to the palace maid Cuihong, "Go and call Concubine Yi over."

Nanny Zhao then told the others to go and get the imperial physician and make arrangements.

Soon, everyone had gathered in the house on Red Square.

Hongxi lowered his head, looking as if he had made a mistake.

Concubine Yi glanced at him, then asked the imperial physician to treat Hongchang well.

Hongchang was really too young. The weather was cold and he had been soaking in ice water for such a while that he had already passed out.

At this time, Concubine De also came.

This is Defei's grandson. Although she knows that Hongchang's identity is a hidden danger that may erupt at any time, she often serves Emperor Kangxi in the palace and sees Hongchang more often than Yinzhen.

When he heard that Hongchang had gotten into trouble, he naturally couldn't rush over immediately.

Concubine De asked the imperial physician, "How is Hongchang doing now?"

The imperial physician lowered his head and frowned, "To reply to Madam Defei, the young prince has been soaking in ice water for a long time. Although I have taken many measures, the young prince is too young. I am afraid that he will have a fever at night."

At this time, fever is very dangerous and if you are not careful, the child will die.

For a moment, Concubine De’s heart was moved.

Hongchang is a knife hanging over the heads of these grasshoppers.

If he lost his life due to fever on Red Square this time, this incident of Wenquxing would never be mentioned again.

Concubine De really wanted to take this matter a step further, but after much hesitation, she decided to wait and see.

Even if she didn't do anything to Hongchang, he might not survive if he had a fever.

After Concubine De made a decision in her heart, she began to pay attention to other things.

She asked Hongchang's nanny and palace maid.

"How did Hongchang fall into the water?"

Several people looked at each other.

"Mrs. Defei, when the incident happened, we were not with our second brother in Red Square."

Defei's expression suddenly turned cold.

"You should have followed Hongchang closely. I asked you to take care of the little prince, but you neglected your duty. Don't you want to live anymore?!"

Although she didn't want Hongchang to live, she still had to say what needed to be said.

The servants fell to their knees.

"Please spare us, Empress Defei! It's not that we don't want to stay with Prince Hongchang, it's Prince who asked us to go--"

Defei interrupted them and said, "You mean, Hongchang asked you to leave, so you left?"

"He is only two years old now. You still listen to a child."

Madam Zhao refused to give up and said, "Your Highness, please understand. I was unwilling to leave Prince Hongchang before, but Prince Hongxi's madam said it was okay, and I dared not disobey Prince Hongxi's order."

Nanny Zhao's words drew everyone's attention to Hongxi, and Concubine De's eyes also fell on him.

Hongxi was seen standing there weak and helpless, his big eyes full of panic and fear.

Defei naturally did not expect that it was Hongxi's idea to order the servants to leave.

She only directed her criticism at Hongxi's nanny, "What's going on? Even if all the servants around Prince Hongchang are gone, you should still keep an eye on him."

The servants had not been watching carefully just now, because when Hongxi and Hongchang went out, no one had to worry about them.

It was just a momentary carelessness that led to such a disaster.

Although they are not servants of Prince Hongchang, if the matter is investigated, none of those who followed the two princes today will be able to escape.

It was no wonder that the nanny blamed herself for her bad luck. She said in fear and trepidation, "My Lady Defei, I didn't mean to do that. Prince Hongxi would go to the pond to play on weekdays. I really didn't expect Prince Hongchang to fall in."

"Shut up!"

Concubine Yi came over and said condescendingly, "Do you still want to say that this matter is Prince Hongxi's fault?"

When the nanny heard what Concubine Yi said, she knew it was useless to explain herself, and she fell to the ground with a deathly pale face.

Concubine De glanced at Concubine Yi.

She and Concubine Yi have always been at odds with each other. Normally speaking, when she speaks, Concubine Yi will never speak up for her.

But today, Concubine Yi spoke a few words for her.

But on second thought, if something like this happened in the palace when the emperor was away, it would be difficult for Concubine Yi to explain to the emperor - the power to assist in managing the six palaces was in the hands of Concubine Yi.

Concubine De said to Concubine Yi, "Sister, this matter must be resolved. Maybe they really did not mean to do it, but they are so negligent in front of the young master. They may make a bigger mistake next time."

Just as Concubine Yi was about to speak, the palace maid beside her suddenly came over and whispered something in her ear in a low voice.

Concubine Yi said, "Tell her to come up."

After saying that, Concubine Yi turned to Concubine De and said, "Perhaps the situation has changed."

Soon, a little palace maid came up.

Concubine Yi did not ask any questions. She told her servants to call someone.

Soon, the empress dowager, other concubines, and Hongxi's mother arrived. Even Yixiu and Rouze, who were far away in the Fourth Prince's mansion, came.

When Rouze saw Hongchang like this, she threw herself in front of his bed with a sad look.

"Hongchang, Hongchang... Mother is here."

"Don't be afraid."

"My life, how come you are so injured?"

"Is there someone in this palace trying to harm you?"

Hearing this, the faces of the people present changed.

But no one blamed Rouze.

After all, he was her biological son.

It was normal for her to speak without thinking because she was in extreme grief.

Yixiu looked at Rouze coldly.

She had not yet taken action against Hongchang. When she had an evil thought occasionally but had not put it into action, God punished them.

In her previous life, her Honghui had a high fever and eventually left her.

In this life, will Rouze also have to experience this kind of sorrow?

But how could Rouze's feelings for her son compare to her feelings for Honghui?

Hongchang did not grow up with Rouze.

And Honghui was raised by her with great care, bit by bit.

I wonder how sad and frightened she is at this moment?

After all, this child is now her sword of authority.

Yinzhen didn't dare to touch her because of Hongchang.

After everyone arrived, Concubine Yi looked at the little palace maid.

"Tell me, what did you see?"

The little palace maid fell to her knees with a plop.

"Empress Yi, I saw... I saw... Prince Hongxi pushing Prince Hongchang into the water!"

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