[Qing Chuan] No pet little promise

Then the banquet ended in a hurry, and Kangxi went to Changchun Palace.

Not long after, the four concubines arrived one after another.They are in charge of palace affairs, especially Concubine Rong is also in charge of taking care of Xi Concubine Gu's child, so they all have to come to express their affection.

The moon was in the middle of the sky, and in the middle of the night, which was supposed to be quiet, Changchun Palace was bustling like never before.

Dozens of palace people shuttled through the atrium, four or five imperial physicians rushed over, and two of them were summoned from home.

Fortunately, Wen Po's delivery room was prepared early, and it was next to Xi Concubine's bedroom.

Hearing the hoarse shouts from inside, Wei Rong, who was standing in the corridor outside, couldn't help but tremble with fear. In this era without caesarean section, giving birth to a child is a pass through hell, even if you are as noble as a queen, you can't escape.

The deep winter wind howled past, and not long after standing there, Wei Rong felt cold all over his body.Looking at Chen Xuying and Liu Yingxuan next to him, they were not much better than themselves, trembling.

The imperial physician said that Xi Concubine's child could not be born in a short time.

Kangxi had already returned to the Qianqing Palace, Concubine De and Concubine Yi also walked around and left.Only Concubine Hui and Concubine Rong were left guarding the main hall, but these two were not sympathetic masters, they could only stay outside as little concubines.

Concubine Xi may have to give birth for a day and a night, so standing in the cold wind for a night, no matter how healthy she is, she will not be able to endure it.

With an idea, Wei Rong grabbed Nanny Zhou who was passing by and said, "Your Majesty is so difficult, it's okay for me to stand still, why don't you go to the Small Buddha Hall and pray for the blessing of the Buddha."

Nanny Zhou was anxious like an ant on a hot pot, and rushed to the doctor for her illness, and it was really useless for Wei Rong and the others to stay here, so she nodded and agreed immediately.

Only then did Wei Rong leave with Chen Ying and Liu Ying.

After entering the Small Buddha Hall, the door was cut off from the biting cold wind, and there was Xi Concubine's ear-piercing cry, and several people were relieved by coincidence.

The three of them were familiar with the road, each found scriptures and began to transcribe.

Although I still have to stay up all night, at least I don't have to blow the cold wind.

Yufu and the others poured hot tea from the side hall and brought it in, "Masters refresh themselves a bit."

Wei Rong took a sip and felt relieved all over.

As soon as it stopped for three minutes, someone committed a crime.

Liu promised to drink two sips of hot tea, and sighed: "I don't know how the empress is doing now? The distance here is far away, the news is slow, I am really worried."

Wei Rong didn't want to spoil her, and said with a smile: "Liu promised to miss her so much, why don't you go back and have a look, I'm sure you'll be the first to see the little elder brother."

Liu promised to keep silent immediately.

Chen promised to smooth things over and said: "The empress has Concubine Hui and the empress take care of her. We all stand there and add to the chaos. Why don't we sincerely pray for blessings here and seek the blessing of the Buddha."

Wei Rong smiled and said, "Chen promises to be reasonable."

Hearing them singing together, Liu Xuyue's eyes flashed a little bit of displeasure, and he quickly found an excuse to go to the side hall to read scriptures.

Wei Rong was annoyed and funny watching it, this person really didn't know what to do.Chen promised to help her out, but he also complained about it.

Chen promised to be helpless, and said with a wry smile, "She's just stupid. I'm really envious."

Wei Rong smiled and said, "Are you envious of a piece of elm lump?"

"It's just a lump of elm wood, at least there is no place for people to covet it." Chen promised with a sigh, "You must know that the most difficult thing in this world is that you can't help yourself."

Wei Rong turned his head to look, Chen Xu's eyes were melancholy, and his weak willow Fufeng's face was very pitiful.

This tone, I'm afraid Cheng Chong is not what she wants, is it really forced by Xi Concubine?

Soon Liu promised to come back, and the three of them took a rest and continued to transcribe.

In the early hours of the morning, the news came that Concubine Xi finally gave birth to a baby brother.

It's a pity, after this little elder brother was born, his whole body was bruised and turned black, he only cried a few times, and died half an hour later.

Concubine Xi didn't even have time to hug this hard-earned child.

When the imperial physician announced the sad news that the little elder brother had died, Xi Concubine was in a state of madness.

Kangxi heard the news in Qianqing Palace.In the past few decades, many children have died young, and he even lost his first son.He just sighed, ordering the imperial physician and palace staff to serve Xi concubine carefully, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs to take good care of the funeral of the little elder brother.

It's a pity that the two decrees encountered difficulties. When Xi Concubine learned that the child had died, Xi Concubine broke down and went crazy and refused to let anyone take the little elder brother away.

She is not only mourning, but also more angry.

She has seen newborn children several times, but she has never had such a frightening appearance as her own child.

The little elder brother's body was bruised and black, and his hands and feet were cold when he was born. This is by no means caused by ordinary dystocia.

Under her repeated questioning, several imperial physicians were summoned for diagnosis.

Finally a definite answer was given.

"This is cold poison entering the body, and it looks like this right after birth, it should be carried in the womb." An elderly imperial physician said hesitantly.

"Is this palace poisoned?" Concubine Xi grabbed the imperial physician's hand regardless of etiquette, and asked viciously, "Then why didn't I die, but my child died instead."

Because she had just given birth and hadn't put on makeup, the festering scars on her face were shocking, like a witch.Coupled with the cruel gaze that almost made people linger, and the strength to crush the bones.The white-bearded imperial doctor was trembling, and could only tell the truth: "This... this poison is slowly accumulating, so the body is fine for a while. It's just that the congestion travels in the meridians and accumulates in the Dan Palace, which leads to the little elder brother..."

Concubine Xi looked gloomy, "Is it because of the fairy water that I have used for a long time before?"

Nanny Zhou, who was standing in the back, was terrified, wiping her neck and winking at the imperial physician desperately.

The imperial physician received it, and quickly said: "This is not necessarily the case. There have also been women outside the palace who were favored and became pregnant after using the fairy water. It is not unusual to give birth to a child."

"So someone secretly poisoned this palace?" Xi Concubine gritted her teeth.

"This, I can't judge." The imperial physician was dripping with cold sweat.

In the end, Nanny Zhou stepped forward and tried every means to persuade,

"My lady, don't be too sad, this matter needs to be investigated slowly..."

Only then did the predicament of the imperial physician be solved.

***

In the days that followed, the atmosphere in Changchun Palace was extremely tense.

On the third day after the little prince died, the small kitchen was searched from beginning to end, and the cooks and servants working there were questioned separately.It's a pity that only two stewards were found to be enriching their own pockets, and they were beaten and sent to the Clothes Bureau according to the law.

In Xi Consort's main hall, there were even more investigations. Several court ladies were reported to have spoken disrespectfully, cheated and cheated, and they were all reprimanded.

Among them, Caiwen, a palace maid, committed suicide by drowning herself.Of course, it was said to the outside world that it was playing by the well, and accidentally fell into it.

Yufu and the others were quietly discussing that she committed suicide in fear of guilt after being found out that she had picked pearls and gemstones from the jewelry that Xi Concubine hadn't worn all year round to fill her own pocket.

Under such a chilling atmosphere, Yufu and Yulian walked with ease.Wei Rong didn't go out for leisure.

This morning, she was reading a book in her room when she suddenly heard a commotion outside.

Nanny Zhou led the two maids in, her face was gloomy as if it was about to rain.

"Please Wei Chang open the door of the studio, I'll go in and have a look."

Wei Rong sighed secretly, but things turned in the direction she expected.

She didn't say much, she got up and took Madam Zhou and her party to the studio.

Opening the door, Nanny Zhou glanced over and couldn't help being startled.

The studio was empty, except for necessary furniture such as tables, chairs and lamp stands, there were no paints or canvases.

Wei Rong said plainly: "Since painting with Empress Defei a few months ago, I thought it would not be used for a long time, and I was afraid that these things would gather dust, so I packed them up."

Nanny Zhou said with a sullen face, "It's hard work to be here often. It's just that I heard that the paint used in this painting is mostly orpiment and other highly poisonous."

Wei Rong said sternly: "Nurse is just one and doesn't know the other. The orpiment is my Central Plains pigment. These Western pigments are mostly made of gold and stone and other materials, which are quite different."

She led people around and couldn't find any flaws, but Mother Zhou refused to give up, and ordered people to take Yufu and Yulian away for questioning.

Both looked panicked.

Wei Rong suppressed the anger in her heart, "Nurse wants to take away the people around me for no reason?"

"Although he is someone who is always by my side, he is also a slave of our Changchun Palace." Mother Zhou said with a cold face, "Don't worry, as long as you act upright and straight, there will be no problems. If you make a mistake Even if you have viciousness in your heart, you can't escape the laws of heaven."

Wei Rong sneered, "What Mammy said is that there is nothing you can't tell others, as long as you have a clear conscience, you don't need to be afraid."

Mother Zhou's heart trembled when she heard that.

Wei Rong ignored her, turned to Yufu and Yulian and said, "It's good for you to tell the truth, anyway, we are innocent in Changchun Palace."

Infected by her attitude, Yufu and Fu gradually calmed down.

Nanny Zhou snorted and led the people away.

Looking at her back, Wei Rong's eyes turned cold.

Xi Concubine went crazy because the child who pinned all her hopes died young, and she was able to forgive her.Nanny Zhou knew exactly why Xi Concubine's child had died, but she still acted like a bully,

Is it because I want to rely on these acts of loyalty to cover up my guilty conscience?

Oh, fortunately, I was prepared.

In the evening, Yufu and Yulian were released.

Apart from being lethargic, he was unharmed.

Wei Rong specially took the money and asked the small kitchen to prepare a few good dishes to surprise them. The two of them were naturally very grateful.

After nightfall, everything is silent.

Everyone rested early.

After everyone was asleep, Wei Rong got up from the bed.

She quietly put on light clothes, opened the door, and activated her golden fingers.

***

In the dark bedroom.

Xi Consort lay on the bed with her eyes open.

She's been able to fall asleep a handful of times these days since the baby was gone.As long as you close your eyes, that small figure will appear, as thin as a cat, as if asking her for help...

Her child, her life longing.

I was in a trance when I suddenly heard the slight sound of birds singing outside.

The most disgusting and disgusting sound!

The bird calls this time seemed to be different from those heard in previous sleep, they were very clear, one after another.

She sat up involuntarily.

Lifting the bed curtain, Xi Consort got out of bed.

The maid on duty at night was alarmed and got up quickly: "Your Majesty..."

"Where did the bird come from?" Xi Concubine asked displeasedly.

bird?The two maids looked at each other.

The birds inside and outside the Changchun Palace have been cleaned up long ago.How could there be birds.

Just when Xi Concubine was suffering from a headache again, and was about to speak to comfort her, suddenly under the silent night, two birdsongs really sounded.

The maids' eyes widened in surprise.

Xi Concubine ignored them, turned around and left the bedroom,

The door was pushed open, and the cold wind rushed in, making people refreshed.

The lady in the palace hurriedly took out the fox fur cloak, put it on for Xi Concubine in a frantic manner, and persuaded her earnestly, "Your Majesty, it's cold outside, you should go back and rest."

But was pushed away by Xi Concubine.

She could hear the birds chirping clearly from the east.

The footsteps were hurried along the way, and the two maids on duty at night could only hold the lanterns and follow closely.

Not long after walking, Xi Consort stopped in front of a palace.

The two following maids looked at the pitch-black palace, and couldn't help shivering.

Isn't this the place where Li Jiagui lived in the past?