mtl008 Chapter 304: The Imperial Concubine's Auspicious Dress Melts the Moon and Sees Red
Chapter 304: The Imperial Concubine's Auspicious Dress Melts the Moon and Sees Red
On the other side, in the Qianqing Palace, it was quiet and silent, and Kangxi was concentrating on reviewing memorials.
At this moment, Liang Jiugong walked in quietly holding Fochen and reported in a low voice:
"Your Majesty, the chief steward of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is here."
Kangxi didn't even raise his head when he heard this:
"please come in."
Soon, Fucha Masika, the chief steward of the Imperial Household Department, came in bowing and saluted respectfully.
"Your servant greets His Majesty. May His Majesty be blessed with good health and happiness."
Kangxi finally raised his head from the memorial after hearing this. He put down his red brush, leaned back, and said with a smile:
"No need to be polite, get up."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Fu Cha Ma Si stood up, his eyes fixed on the emperor's chin, his attitude respectful and meticulous, he bowed and asked in a serious manner:
"I wonder what the Emperor wants me to do?"
Looking at Fucha Masika's look, Kangxi didn't care. This man was just like that. He told him the purpose of calling him here.
Fucha Masika raised his head in astonishment after hearing this, then quickly lowered it again, cupped his hands and confirmed:
"…Your Majesty, are you asking me to prepare the imperial concubine's wedding attire? Which lady is it?"
Kangxi nodded slightly and slowly stroked the jade ring. His expression was very natural, as if he could not hear the astonishment of his ministers at all.
"Yes, it belongs to Concubine Xian. It must be prepared carefully without any mistakes."
Fucha Masika suppressed his shock and quickly bowed in response.
After everyone left, Kangxi picked up his tea, remembered something, and asked casually:
"What is Concubine Xian doing today?"
Liang Jiugong bowed and replied:
"Your Majesty, today it is the turn of Concubine Hui and Concubine De to take care of the Empress Dowager. Concubine Xian will stay in Chuxiu Palace to read and play with Xixi. However, a palace maid just reported that Concubine Cheng went to Chuxiu Palace not long ago."
Hearing this, Kangxi put down his tea and was a little confused:
"Mr. Cheng?"
Hearing the emperor's doubts, Liang Jiugong quietly told the story of the relationship between Concubine Cheng and Empress Xian.
After hearing this, Kangxi suddenly realized and then showed a proud expression.
"I know that Concubine Xian has a kind heart. She doesn't know how dangerous the palace is. Fortunately, Concubine Cheng is a well-behaved person. It would be nice to have someone to talk to."
Liang Jiugong just smiled and said nothing when he heard this. Empress Xian didn't know how dangerous the palace was. Only the emperor would believe this. He didn't believe it anyway.
After Kangxi sighed, he thought that he was busy with government affairs and could not accompany the girl all the time. If Cheng Guiren could get along well with the girl, he would let her talk to the girl more in the future.
She also thought that becoming a noble lady was still too low a position, and she wouldn't be able to speak up for the little girl in the future. It would be much better if she could be promoted to a concubine.
Just when Kangxi was thinking about helping Shi Nanxi form cliques, Xiao Fuzi suddenly walked in quickly.
"Your Majesty, something bad has happened. The Fourth Prince's concubine Shi accidentally fell and bleeding on the way to the Cining Palace..."
Kangxi just frowned when he heard the first part, but he couldn't remain calm after hearing the second part. He stood up suddenly and asked in a deep voice:
"What's going on? How did the prince meet Shi Rongyue?"
As he was talking, he walked around the dragon case and headed out the door. Xiao Fuzi hurriedly followed him, reporting as he walked:
"Today, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince did not need to attend classes, so he went to visit the Empress Dowager. Who knew that on the way there, he would encounter Concubine Shi in trouble, so he sent someone to call the imperial physician. Now Concubine Shi has been carried to the nearest Cining Palace."
Sitting in the sedan chair, Kangxi stroked the jade ring, his eyes deep and profound.
It was not an accident that happened to Shi Rongyue. There were not so many accidents. Also, the people present at that time included Concubine De and the Fourth Lady. There was no need for the prince to send someone to call the imperial physician.
Liang Jiugong, who followed, quickly sang the greeting:
"The Emperor has left for the Cining Palace."
at the same time,
Cining Palace.
Shi Rongyue was sent to a side hall. The imperial physician was on the way. Concubine De and the Fourth Lady were in the outer room. As for the Crown Prince, he was a male from outside and it was not convenient for him to go in. In addition, given their past relationship, the Crown Prince went to the Empress Dowager to avoid suspicion.
The Empress Dowager had already learned the news. She sent away the palace servants and Concubine Hui, and looked at the Crown Prince with some worry and nervousness.
"Prince, how... did you meet the fourth master's concubine?" she asked with a tentative tone.
Under normal circumstances, the prince would have been able to hear it with his intelligence, but today was the first time the prince had seen Shi Rongyue since he had been to the Immortal Tower, and also when Shi Rongyue was in danger, his entire mind was drawn to it.
The answer to the Queen Mother's question was somewhat absent-minded:
"The teacher accidentally caught a cold and was afraid that it might infect others, so he took a day off. I wanted to come and visit you, but I didn't expect to meet Rong on the way..."
After a pause, the prince quickly changed his words:
"Shi Cefu Jin."
However, even if the prince changed his words quickly, the empress dowager still heard it. Her heart sank. The prince still couldn't let go of Shi Rongyue!
She just couldn't understand what was so good about a fickle, vicious and frivolous woman like Shi Rongyue. Even after she got married, the prince still couldn't forget her.
"Cough cough cough~"
The Empress Dowager couldn't help but hold her chest and cough. Seeing this, Madam Hu was so frightened that she hurried forward and patted her back, unable to help but say:
"Empress Dowager, you haven't coughed for two days. Why did you suddenly start coughing again? Should we call the imperial physician?"
"No need." The Queen Mother suppressed her cough and waved her hand.
After seeing this scene, the prince finally came to his senses and was suddenly at a loss.
At this moment, he thought of something and quickly poured a glass of water on the small table. He also tested the temperature with the back of his hand like a servant on weekdays, and found that it was warm, so he carefully brought it over.
"Grandma, please drink some water. I have tested the temperature with the back of my hand. It is not hot."
A hint of relief flashed across the Queen Mother's eyes, and her excitement slowly subsided.
"Good good."
Following the prince's strength, the empress dowager finished drinking a glass of water. Seeing that the prince wanted to pour a second glass, she hurriedly said:
"That's enough. I'm fine now."
The prince was relieved when he was sure that the Queen Mother had stopped coughing. He handed the cup to Madam Hu. Then no one spoke in the hall for a while and it fell into silence.
The Queen Mother sighed in her heart as she looked at the Crown Prince's appearance. It seemed that it was really an accident that the Crown Prince met Shi Rongyue. But no matter what, Shi Rongyue had already married the Fourth Prince, and the Crown Prince was about to get married, so there must not be any problems.
Just as he thought of this, the sound of eunuchs singing a ceremony came from outside the door. Then, Noble Concubine Nianhulu, Shinanxi, Concubine Rong and other palace concubines arrived at the Cining Palace one after another, and finally Kangxi arrived.
"I have met His Majesty. May His Majesty be blessed with good fortune."
Everyone bowed quickly and Kangxi strode in. Apart from taking a glance at Shi Nanxi, he went straight to the Empress Dowager and the Crown Prince.
"The Queen Mother is well."
After saying that, he looked at the prince. After seeing the prince's expression, his face remained unchanged, but his phoenix eyes deepened silently.
"No need to be polite, everyone stand up. How is the Fourth Master's Concubine? Has the Imperial Physician come? What did she say?"
Hearing this, Madam Hu replied:
"Your Majesty, Concubine Shi is in the side hall, Concubine De and the Fourth Concubine are guarding there, the imperial physician has arrived, and I just sent someone to check on the situation, and they should be back soon."
Just as he finished speaking, the palace maid who was sent to check came back, and with her came Concubine De and the Fourth Lady.