[Qing Chuan] No pet little promise

Wei Rong followed Liang Jiugong to the river.

Looking up, the lights on the familiar arched bridge were dim. In the past few years in the Imperial Palace of the Qing Dynasty, if you want to say that the place with the deepest memory is here, Wei Rongzheng is filled with emotion.

Suddenly I heard Liang Jiugong screaming next to him: "Your Majesty!!!"

Then the figure around him flashed, and Liang Jiugong rushed out, heading straight for the river.

The person standing by the river was stumbled by him, and Liang Jiugong jumped into the ice cave.

The other two young eunuchs who followed Liang Jiugong to pick up Wei Rong also rushed over.

With the help of the dim light, Wei Rong finally recognized that the young man standing by the river turned out to be the prince.

And in the river...

After Liang Jiugong and the other three entered the water, and finally pulled the person who fell into the water, Wei Rong was terrified, it turned out to be Kangxi!

His face was like gold paper, his eyes were closed tightly, and he didn't know whether he was alive or dead.

Liang Jiugong and two young eunuchs dragged him out.

Wei Rong only felt that her thoughts were in chaos. At this time, the prince seemed to feel her sight and turned his head.

With lightning and flint kung fu, Wei Rong opened the golden finger and did not move.

The prince only felt that there seemed to be a figure over there, but when he took a closer look, it was gone again.He couldn't help but rubbed his eyes, then turned around in a panic and looked at Liang Jiugong and the others.

what to do?Kill these dog slaves together?

Noisy footsteps came from behind, it was Liang Jiugong's shout that alarmed the guards in the distance.

The prince's thoughts turned, he could only grit his teeth and rushed forward, "Huang Ama!!!"

More than a dozen guards came over, and they carried Kangxi out in a hurry. The leader of the guards, Mu Keden, immediately took off his clothes and covered Kangxi.

Then he carried it and ran to the main hall.The clever little eunuch has already rushed back to send a message to prepare a hot water charcoal basin.

Liang Jiugong and the others who entered the water, including the prince, were all drenched.

Several guards hurriedly took off their robes and put them on, and the crown prince was naturally the one who surrounded him the most.

But the prince cried, "Give it to Huang Ama first, it doesn't matter if you are alone!"

Wei Rong hid aside and watched, no matter what, he felt that his crying was just thunder and not rain, and his voice was trembling with guilt.

Think back to the appearance of Prince Mu standing blankly by the water just now.

Are they panicking and don't know how to rescue them, or are there other secrets...

Liang Jiugong's face was also pale, he glanced at the prince quietly, and lowered his eyes.

***

The news of Kangxi falling into the water came, and the banquet in the main hall ended in a hurry.

Many concubines, princes and princesses flocked to the Qianqing Palace, because there were too many people, the low-ranking ones could only stand outside the palace and wait.

Concubine De was the one who saw so many people making a fuss, so she sent an order that only she, Concubine Yi and Concubine Rong should guard, and the rest of the concubines went back to the palace to wait for the news.The young Princess Elder Brother was also taken back by the concubine mother and the foster mother.

The entire hall became quieter.

Outside the Qianqing Palace, the eunuchs sent by various palaces to wait for the news were still huddled in the corridor outside, but they didn't dare to make a sound, standing in order in the cold wind.

The bedroom was busy.

Several imperial physicians visited him, and Liang Jiugong took several young eunuchs to personally bathe Kangxi in hot water and apply ointment.

Following the imperial physician's orders, Kangxi was soaked in the hot water bucket, but his eyes were still closed and his face was livid.

While serving, Liang Jiugong burst into tears. He has served Kangxi for decades and is loyal. He never thought that the emperor with a strong body would become like this.

In fact, he also soaked in ice water, dizzy and weak, but he still insisted on serving himself.

A little eunuch quietly persuaded, "Take a rest for a while, the little ones can come."

Liang Jiugong seemed to have never heard of it.

Two imperial physicians used acupuncture to help Kangxi activate blood and open pulses. They applied it to his right hand, but saw that his right hand was clenched into a fist and never let go.

Liang Jiugong leaned over, gently held Kangxi's right hand, and rubbed it for a long time before finally letting go.

In the open palm is a ring, carved with fine lines in pure gold, with a drop of red ruby ​​inlaid on it, the luster is flowing, it is extraordinary at first glance.

Liang Jiugong's complexion changed drastically. Others didn't know clearly, but he recognized it at a glance.

This ring belongs to the prince!

He blocked the sight of the two imperial physicians, and quietly put the ring into his sleeve.

The imperial physician was busy administering the needle, but did not see it.

He took the opportunity to retreat.

Apprentice Li Dongsheng helped him to the side to rest, the emperor's situation, of course their slaves couldn't really rest, they just stood against the wall for a while.

Liang Jiugong lowered his head, repeatedly recalling how the prince stood stiffly by the river when he first arrived by the river, tightly clenched the ring in his palm.

***

The three concubines De concubine sat in the side hall, all anxious.

After a long time, an imperial physician withdrew.

Concubine Yi was impatient, she couldn't wait to rush up and asked, "What's the matter?"

The imperial doctor's face was pale, and he knelt down on the ground, "Ladies and gentlemen, the emperor has been soaked in ice water for too long, and the dragon's body has suffered severe hypothermia. Although we try our best, the medicinal juice is difficult to get in, and acupuncture can't stimulate the meridians. I can't wake up, I'm afraid..."

A thunderbolt from the sun.

Concubine Yi swayed, she held onto the table to stand still.Concubine Rong's face was pale, and she murmured: "How could this happen, how could this happen..."

The one who was most shocked was Concubine De, who had just been promoted to noble concubine. She couldn't believe it. She had never experienced such a thing in her previous life. How could she fall into the water so well.

***

The prince stood in the side hall, listening to another report from the imperial physician.

The same statement is not feasible on the prince's side.

He rushed forward and grabbed the imperial physician's collar: "You tell Gu clearly, whether Huang Ama will wake up or not!"

His face was distorted, like a ghost.

The imperial doctor was so frightened that he almost cried, "Your Highness, I have no choice but to do my best!" While speaking, his eyes slipped to the back of the prince's hand, and his body trembled slightly.

The prince didn't notice, threw him on the ground, and cursed heavily, "You trash, you trash!"

In the eyes of outsiders, the crown prince is concerned about the emperor's condition, but caring about it is messed up.Only the prince himself understands in his heart what he really desires.

If the emperor wakes up, he will be doomed forever.But if Huang Ama left here, he would have a chance.

He shouted in a low voice: "Get out!"

The Imperial Physician hurried out as if he had received an amnesty.

***

When the imperial doctor left, the prince looked coldly, thought for a moment, and made up his mind.

He turned his head and stared at the eunuch who had followed him before.

The eunuch is the prince's confidant, standing under the bridge, witnessed the whole process of the prince's actions.Seeing the prince's gaze at this time, he quickly knelt down on the ground.

"Prince, this servant is willing to go through fire and water for you, and he will do whatever he wants!"

This is an old man who has served him for more than ten years, the prince can still trust him, he lowered his voice: "Go and send a message to Suo'etu..."

After explaining several things in succession, and after arranging the follow-up, the prince felt a little more at ease.

When he calmed down, he felt chills all over his body, and he actually broke out in a cold sweat.

He sat down on the chair like a collapse.Picking up a cup of hot tea on the table and taking a sip, I felt a little relieved.

After calming down, I immediately felt a tingling pain in the back of my hand.

Looking down, there were three or four bloodstains on the back of his hand.

It was left when Kangxi grabbed his hand for the last time. The dying man grabbed the last straw and tried his best.

The prince's lips trembled, and he didn't know whether it was discomfort or fear.

Tears couldn't help but flow out, falling on the back of his hand.

It was hard to suppress the righteousness, and suddenly found that the ring he had been wearing on his hand had disappeared!

Could it be that he was pulled off at that time and fell into the river, or when did he fall?

The prince stood up abruptly, walked back and forth, wanted to ask someone to go to the river to look for it immediately, but felt that it was inappropriate, hesitated for a while, and could only comfort himself.

It's just a ring, even if someone picks it up, it's nothing...

***

The imperial physician came out of the side hall, rubbing the throat that was suffocated by the crown prince, full of fear.

If the emperor died, he wouldn't be convicted of ineffective treatment, would he?

He also thought of the clear streak of blood on the back of his hand when the prince grabbed him just now, and then thought of him helping the eunuch to send the emperor into the soup bath before, as if he saw a little blood red between his nails.

The imperial doctor's body trembled and he didn't dare to think anymore.

***

Inside the side hall, Concubine De was sitting on the side of the couch, holding a silk handkerchief, her mind was out of control.

Just now she and Concubine Rong Yifei went over to check on Kangxi's situation. She has been a human for two generations and she knows a thing or two about medical skills.

If Kangxi just left like this... Thinking of this, she felt powerless.

She has served Kangxi for two lifetimes, and she has a sincere heart for Kangxi.Even though he was a cruel person on the inside, he was really generous to her.Promoted from a little maid in a coat to one of the four concubines, the rewards are endless.

But she had experienced the emperor's death a long time ago, and she had already looked down on matters of life and death.

What is more worrying is the chaos left after Kangxi let go.

The crown prince succeeds...

Concubine De didn't know whether to cry or laugh.

To live a new life by himself, Ji Ji Yingying just wanted to get rid of that son's throne, and now he didn't have to do anything himself, he was automatically out of the game.It's just that the future she had longed for, her little Fourteen was still a young child, also had no hope.

Concubine De shook her head, not thinking about these distant things for now.

The emperor is in good health, how could he suddenly fall into the water for no reason?

Just now the crown prince looked anxious, no matter what, there was a hint of sternness and inwardness.

Thinking of this, Concubine De got up and walked outside.

Yifei was anxious at the side, and blurted out, "What are you going to do?"

"Changing clothes." Concubine De said angrily.

Yi Fei snorted and turned her head away.

Concubine Rong looked out the window, wanted to say something, but only sighed.

She is more panicked than Concubine De and Concubine Yi. Although the crown prince is mediocre, he is still kind and generous. If he succeeds to the throne, they will be able to retire in peace. It's just that her third elder brother had some trouble with the crown prince a while ago. I don't know if it will...

***

Seeing Concubine De come out of the side hall, Wei Rong outside was startled, but fortunately she is still invisible.

Originally, she wanted to take advantage of the chaos and return to the Changchun Palace, but the more she thought about it, the more she felt that the prince's behavior was not right. Being outside the situation, she could see it more clearly than others.

The prince's panic and resentment after Liang Jiugong and the others went into the water, and Kangxi's panic after he was carried up.

Everything shows that it is not that simple for Kangxi to fall into the water.

She had to remind Yinzhen.

***

Watching Concubine De go away, Wei Rong followed the corridor all the way to the East Hall.

Through the open window, sure enough, all the grown-up elder brothers, except the prince, are waiting for news in the room.

The third elder brother Yinzhi sat at the top. He stood up and sat down several times, looking anxious.Before, the crown prince strictly ordered them to wait in the side hall and not to disturb the imperial physician's diagnosis and treatment.Even if I can't wait in my heart, I can only sit here.

Yinzhen sat opposite him.The next one is the fifth elder brother and the others.

Wei Rong didn't have much time left to hide, so she mustered up her courage and gently pushed towards the door.

The strong wind blows in, and it is cold to the bone.

The people in the room just thought that the door of the palace was not closed tightly.

Yinzhen's mind moved slightly.Looking at the empty entrance of the main hall, he got up.

"Where is fourth brother going?" Yinzhi asked casually.

"Go out and get some air." Yinzhen's tone was flat.

He went out of the room and looked around. Was it his own illusion?Suddenly his eyes tightened, and there were two footprints on the white snow beside the steps of the corridor.

He approached quickly, lowered his gaze, and whispered, "Is that you?"

"It's me." A small, familiar voice responded.

Wei Rong didn't delay, and told what happened tonight as quickly as possible.

Yinzhen listened carefully, although he couldn't see any shadow, but the warm breath in his ears was extremely real.

Even though he was always calm, after hearing Wei Rong's description, he was shocked and turned pale.

"Do you suspect that the prince purposely sat and watched Huang Ama fall into the water without saving him?"

Wei Rong hesitated, but still expressed his true thoughts, "It's more than that."

Yinzhen is a smart person, and she knows what she is going to say from these four words.

His face turned pale, but he still shook his head, "The prince will not be so corrupt." He knew that the second brother of the prince, although he was not as benevolent and wise as he pretended, his heart was still pure.It is impossible to do such insane things as patricide.

Wei Rong didn't say much, she just felt that the matter was not simple from the prince's distorted expression hidden in the darkness.

Seeing that the time for invisibility is coming, Wei Rong can't stay for a long time, so she bids her farewell and leaves.

Yinzhen couldn't help but raised his hand and grabbed her sleeve.

Wei Rong had no choice but to stop.

Feeling the soft touch of the palm, Yinzhen looked at the invisible shadow and solemnly said, "Thank you very much."

He thought she had given up on him, but he was still thinking about her. When such a big event happened, the first thing he thought of was to come to him.This recognition made his heart that had sunk into the cold night heat up again.

He thought about it and said, "Be careful these days, there may be changes in the palace. If you are in danger, you can take refuge in the corner tower on the east side of Chuxiu Palace. The deputy head of the guard, Tu Min, who is in charge of patrolling there is mine."

"I see." Wei Rong responded, pulling the sleeves out of his hand,

Yinzhen let go, watching the small footprints on the snow gradually disappear, and soon completely disappeared.