klisemfg Chapter 229 Critical illness
Chapter 229 Critical illness
Huimin's mind was in a state of confusion. Now that she had two princes and her father was so highly valued by the emperor, the two imperial concubines of the Manchu and Han flags seemed to regard Huimin as their superior.
After all, Concubine Jing only has one daughter, Longyue, whose family background is not as good as Huimin's.
The emperor did not want to see the harem become a place where one person has the final say. Concubine Jin was also from the same Manchu military banner, and one of the upper three banners. After all, the Ulanara clan had produced two empresses, so she should not be underestimated.
Concubine Jin is very ambitious. If she and Huimin can be induced to fight each other, they can also restrain each other.
Huimin lowered her eyelids, her face calm.
The atmosphere at this banquet became increasingly tense after the emperor appreciated the dishes. Although the appearance was calm, the waves beneath the surface showed that everyone was harboring ulterior motives.
Concubine Jin worked hard and toasted the emperor many times. The emperor gave her face and the two interacted a lot, which was noticed by some people.
As for other concubines, the emperor never mentioned them again after rewarding them with food.
At most, she chatted with Concubine Jing and Huimin. The Queen's seat was empty. Concubine Jin looked at the seat with a changeable look in her eyes.
After the meeting, the emperor allowed the concubines to have a small gathering with their families.
Both Ortai and Xitala were worried about their daughter's situation, but Huimin remained calm and just consoled her:
"Your Majesty's move is a test, but also an opportunity."
"If my daughter can catch it, it means she has the ability. If she loses control and becomes arrogant, or is defeated and not as skilled as others, then Your Majesty will know that she is not qualified for a higher position."
Ortai thought for a moment and nodded.
"Don't worry about the past. I'm here."
"But the harem..." Ortai frowned, then relaxed after a moment.
“That’s not necessarily a bad thing.”
As he spoke, Ortai looked at his daughter and said, "Over the years, the Xilinjueluo family has been loyal to the emperor, and my daughter has a deep affection for the emperor. The emperor has seen it all."
Then, Ortai paused and said, "This is not necessarily a bad thing. Hongyao is getting older, and he has always been favored and valued by the emperor. It seems that the emperor has some ideas in his mind."
Huimin also smiled and said:
"There are two imperial concubines in the palace, but there is a lack of a person who can truly lead the six palaces. The queen is still here, but she doesn't care about worldly affairs anymore."
"My daughter is the original owner of Chengqian Palace and the emperor's adoptive mother. I have always admired her."
Ortai looked at his daughter and nodded with satisfaction.
"As long as you have an idea."
The Imperial Concubine, Huimin and Ortai all understood the deeper meaning of each other's words.
The emperor also wanted to see if Huimin had the ability to sit in that position.
Over the years, Huimin has always presented herself as a virtuous woman, and her reputation for kindness spread far and wide. She has been impeccable in educating the princes, serving the king, and assisting in the management of the six palaces. The emperor is also satisfied with her, otherwise he would not have allowed Huimin to move to Chengqian Palace and become a noble concubine.
When enemies come, we will fight them; when water comes, we will block it with earth. Huimin also has the courage to take on the challenge.
Seeing that his daughter had a plan in mind, Ortai felt a little relieved. This girl of his had always been independent-minded.
The father and daughter had a clear idea in their minds, so they changed the topic and started talking about the affairs of Xilin Jueluo Mansion.
After the banquet, Huimin also prepared for the upcoming storm in the harem.
But no one expected that the uproar caused by Concubine Xian being rewarded with shark fin by the Emperor at the banquet had just started, and then something bigger happened, overshadowing it.
Early the next morning, news came that Prince Hongfang was critically ill.
This is a big deal, much more important than the ambiguous “Phoenix” character on Huimin’s dish that was awarded.
You know, Concubine Jin was in high spirits the day before, but the bad news came the next day.
At yesterday's banquet, Prince Hongfang seemed fine. Why did he suddenly change?
Everyone in the palace was focused on Yonghe Palace.
The emperor has already arrived.
The emperor hasn't had a child die for a long time. Hongfang's one-year-old child had previously been seriously ill due to an allergy and now he was in critical condition due to a high fever. How could the emperor not suspect that someone was trying to harm his son?
There is absolutely no such coincidence.
Huimin got the news and rushed to Yonghe Palace.
When they arrived at Yonghe Palace, the concubines had already gathered in a circle. Concubine Jin looked frighteningly ugly. Concubine Zhang was kneeling beside Hongfang's crib, her eyes full of bloodshot and her face pale.
The emperor stood beside Hongfang's crib, listening to the imperial physician's report.
The women in the room all looked anxious and concerned, no matter what they felt in their hearts.
The emperor looked gloomy and the imperial doctors were sweating profusely.
"Young Master, the evil wind must have entered his body. He must have caught a cold before and hasn't recovered yet. In addition, he didn't get enough rest since the banquet. It was cold today and he got a fever in the evening wind, which is why he is like this."
"You had a high fever all night, little brother..."
Doctor Qi, who was serving the young prince, spoke haltingly and did not dare to look at the emperor's dark face.
This little brother is really...
When Concubine Jin heard what the imperial physician said, her expression became unnatural for a moment, and then she became furious:
"How do you serve the little prince? How can you let Hongfang blow the cold wind at night?"
Concubine Jin stared coldly at Hongfang's wet nurses, and then glanced at the little palace maids who were serving him.
When Concubine Zhang looked at her son, her heart seemed to bleed. How could it be Hongfang?
How much suffering has Hongfang endured since following Concubine Jin!
Looking at the little prince whose breathing was gradually getting weaker, the emperor had a complicated look in his eyes.
Then he said:
"Do your best to heal the little prince, no matter what..."
Before the emperor finished speaking, the imperial physician's face was horrified. Concubine Zhang quickly picked up the little prince and held him tightly in her arms.
Concubine Jin was stunned at first, and then became angry.
"Mrs. Zhang, what are you doing? Hurry up and put Hongfang down. The child is so seriously ill..."
Concubine Zhang burst into tears and refused to let go no matter what.
Seeing that her brows were getting more and more furrowed, she had to personally pry open Concubine Jin's arms.
Another imperial physician spoke in horror:
"Little brother, little brother has... has passed away."
After saying this, the imperial physician also collapsed to the ground.
When Concubine Jin heard the news, she ran to Concubine Zhang in disbelief to check on the little prince's breathing.
The child had stopped breathing, but his body was still warm. Concubine Jin could not accept this at all. She struggled to snatch Hongfang from Concubine Zhang's arms.
But Concubine Zhang held her son's body tightly and refused to let go, which made several concubines who were close to her take a step back.
The two of them kept arguing. Concubine Jin's eyes turned red as she looked at the child who had stopped breathing. After all, this was the child she had raised with her own hands.
Besides, this child is her hope.
The two women were about to fight each other. Concubine Zhang's hysterical look shocked everyone present, so Concubine Jin rushed forward regardless.
But Concubine Zhang held the child and refused to give in.
"It's all your fault! It's all because of you that my Hongfang lost his life!"
Concubine Zhang stared at Concubine Jin with undisguised hatred in her eyes.