Since they are all worn by the Qing Dynasty, you might as well be bold and choose Kangxi!

Chapter 130: Punishment and Marriage, Adulterer and Adulteress

Just when the atmosphere was strange, Liang Jiugong, who was following behind Kangxi, suddenly stepped forward, bowed, and explained slowly:

"Empress Yi, the Emperor was just in the hall and was toasted by everyone. He was a little tipsy. After changing his clothes, he asked the old servant to send someone to bring Xixi here so that she could sober up. But he ran into Shi Ergege who was standing in the corridor."

Then he paused:

"Perhaps it was because of a good eye connection. As soon as "Xixi" saw Shi Ergege, she jumped out of the emperor's arms and stopped at Shi Ergege's feet and kept barking. The emperor found this strange and allowed Shi Ergege to hold "Xixi". However, not long after, screams were heard from this side..."

The rest of the story was clear to everyone, and everyone suddenly realized it. However, Concubine Yi felt that something flashed in her mind, but when she thought about it again, she couldn't remember it anymore.

She frowned and suppressed her emotions. Now the key point was why Shi Ergege was standing in the corridor. Didn't she ask someone to lead the other party to the locker room? Why did Tong Jia Wanru appear in the end?

Facing Concubine Yi's suspicious gaze, Shi Nanxi tightened "Xixi" in her arms as if she was a little nervous. At this time, she saw a familiar palace maid, and quickly pointed at her, saying timidly:

"Empress Yi, I am waiting for the palace maid to lead the way in the corridor."

Hearing this, the kind-looking palace maid kneeling in the corner immediately felt the sharp gaze from Concubine Yi. She trembled all over and immediately told her that her clothes got wet and that Princess Shi Er was willing to wait for her to change clothes.

However, she did not expect that when she came back, Shi Ergege was gone. She thought that she could not wait for her to find the changing room, so she hurried over, but she saw Tong Jiagege and Jirgalang guard in the room.

Then there was a scream, and then Noble Lan, who was not far away, quickly rushed over.

After hearing this, Concubine Yi knew that she was being plotted against. She felt hatred and remorse in her heart, but she had taken the initiative to violate the Emperor's taboo. Now that the matter was a foregone conclusion, she had no choice but to honestly plead guilty to the Emperor again in order to ask for a lighter punishment.

Tong Jia Wanru, who was kneeling on the ground, was not a fool. Combining the words of Concubine Yi and the palace maid, she suddenly realized that she had fallen into this situation because of Shi Nanxi. She immediately looked at her with bloodshot eyes, wishing to tear her into pieces.

Shi Nanxi was so frightened by Tong Jia Wanru's eyes that she took a step back, her face turning pale. Seeing this, Kangxi's brows darkened, and he stepped forward unnoticeably to block Shi Nanxi.

Then his eyes hesitated between Concubine Yi, Jirgalang, and Tong Jia Wanru.

Seeing this, Tong Jia Wanru no longer cared about Shi Nanxi but looked at the emperor nervously.

Kangxi pondered in his heart, it seems that this incident was not a coincidence, Concubine Yi was also plotted against, and there was someone behind the scenes. But no matter what, Concubine Yi and Jirgalang blatantly violated the palace rules before, so they must be severely punished to serve as a warning to others.

And Tong Jia Wanru?

The Tongjia clan was already extremely powerful in the court, and he did not want the harem to add to its prestige, so it was better to go with the flow. Besides, Concubine Yi was not anxious about Jirgalang's marriage, so he could grant a marriage between Tongjia Wanru and Jirgalang, which would also preserve their reputation.

However, Tong Jia Wanru was still a concubine after all, and if the news got out, it would inevitably bring shame to the royal family, so the imperial decree would be issued after the palace selection.

In an instant, Kangxi made a decision in his mind. As for the mastermind behind the scenes, it was no longer important after investigation.

Concubine Yi and Jirgalang knelt on the ground. They didn't hear the emperor speak for a long time and their hearts were beating in their throats.

Tong Jia Wanru also looked at the emperor with hope in her eyes. She was not seen changing clothes by the guard, so her cousin would believe her, right?

Facing the three people kneeling on the ground, Kangxi put his hands behind his back and announced with a dignified look:

"Concubine Yi, you have been in the palace for many years. As the head of a palace, you openly violated the palace rules and allowed the guards of the Qianqing Gate to enter and leave the Qianqing Palace. This is a serious crime. Considering that you have served me for many years and have contributed to giving birth to the royal heir, I will now strip you of your title, fine you one year's salary, and confine you to house arrest for two months to reflect on your mistakes."

"Guard Jirgalang openly violated palace rules and trespassed into the Qianqing Palace. He is now dismissed from his post and investigated. He will be beaten with eighty sticks and forced to repent behind closed doors."

Finally, Kangxi looked at Tong Jia Wanru and paused:

"Cousin, I believe in your innocence."

Hearing this, Tong Jia Wanru's eyes lit up, but the next moment she heard the emperor say:

"You go back to Chuxiu Palace first. After the birthday banquet is over, I will discuss your marriage with Jirgalang with my uncle."

With a thud, Tong Jia Wanru fainted.

……

At the same time, Shi Rongyue in the Xian Tower of Qianqing Palace blushed, and she hugged the Fourth Prince when he was not paying attention.

"Fourth Prince, I'm so hot!" She rubbed her head against Fourth Prince's chest.

The Fourth Prince was so frightened that he was a beat slower to react: "Shi Da Gege, you are crazy! Let go!"

"I won't let go. I'm so hot and uncomfortable! Sisi, your body feels so good!" He said as he rubbed hard.

The Fourth Prince turned pale upon seeing this and tried hard to pry Shi Rongyue's hands apart.

"Let go, you are sick, call the imperial physician quickly, the second prince is also downstairs."

"I don't want an imperial physician, nor do I want a crown prince. I don't like him at all, and I don't want to marry him and be a crown princess. I only like you. My previous confessions to you were sincere. I only want to marry you and be the fourth wife. Ah, it's so hot, I'm going to explode. Please take me, Fourth Princess!"

There was a buzzing sound, and the Fourth Prince's mind went blank for an instant. When he came to his senses, he was filled with shock and anger. Before he could pull Shi Rongyue away, the other party suddenly fell to the ground in a thud. At the same time.

With a "bang", the door was kicked open. The prince looked into the room with red eyes and growled with gritted teeth:

"Adulter and adulterer!"

"Prince, second brother!"

The Fourth Prince only had time to shout before the Crown Prince rushed over and punched him.

He subconsciously turned his head away, but did not resist. Instead, he tried hard to explain something, but the prince did not give him a chance to explain.

In just a few hits, the Fourth Prince was beaten black and blue. Xiao Shengzi, who was standing beside him, hurriedly tried to stop the Crown Prince, but as soon as he moved his feet, Wenxi stepped forward with a sinister look and blocked Xiao Shengzi's way.

As for Zixia, she was so frightened by this scene that her eyes rolled back and she fainted.

The prince, unstopped, swung his fist hard at the Fourth Prince, his mind already filled with rage.

Yesterday he was still fantasizing that he and Shi Rongyue would live in harmony and intimacy like ordinary couples after marriage, but now he realized that he was just a fool.

He was just about to go to the courtyard of Xianlou to set off fireworks in person to celebrate the Emperor's birthday, but he met Xiao Fuzi on the way.

Xiao Fuzi said that the Emperor had learned that he was going to set off fireworks to celebrate his birthday and was very surprised, but fireworks were too dangerous and he was worried about his safety, so he asked him to ask the servants to set them off and he didn't need to do it himself.

He was only thinking about giving the Emperor a surprise and had forgotten about the danger of fireworks. Now that the Emperor had sent someone to remind him, he would not be stubborn and ordered his servants to set off the fireworks while he went back to the second floor.

But who knew that as soon as he reached the door, he heard the conversation between Lao Si and Shi Rongyue from inside.

What does it mean that she doesn't like him at all and doesn't want to be the Crown Princess? Then what about the fact that she was so close to him before and asked him to apply the medicine personally?

What does it mean to like the fourth brother? Were all my previous confessions to him sincere?

The fourth brother is his closest brother!

The betrayal of both his woman and his brother made him so angry that he lost his mind. He just swung hard with red eyes.

The Fourth Prince never fought back, but just kept dodging, and soon his body was covered with bruises.

At this time, the smiling Empress Dowager was about to enter the door with the help of Concubine Niu, but she saw the Crown Prince beating the Fourth Prince, and she was immediately shocked and angry:

"Prince, what are you doing? Stop it!"

Concubine Niu, who was standing nearby, had sharp eyes and immediately saw Shi Rongyue lying on the ground. She was unconscious, her clothes were disheveled, and her exposed skin was covered with dense red rashes. She immediately cried out in shock:

"Oh my god, what happened to Princess Shi?"

Hearing this, the prince who was held back subconsciously looked towards Shi Rongyue, while the Fourth Prince fell to the ground, calming his breathing and not looking away.

When the Empress Dowager heard Shi Rongyue's condition, her breathing suddenly quickened, and the next moment, she fell backwards. When Concubine Niu saw this, she was so scared that she quickly supported the Empress Dowager and shouted:

"Imperial Physician, call the Imperial Physician quickly, and notify the Emperor..."

On the other side, Kangxi had just come out of a side hall. After receiving the news, his pupils suddenly shrank and he immediately strode away.

When Concubine Lan behind him saw this scene, she rolled her eyes and did not follow. Instead, she turned to look at Shi Nanxi who was holding the cat and standing slightly behind.

Her eyes fell from her face to the cat in her arms. She had heard that the emperor had a Persian cat and loved it very much. This was the first time she saw it in person. She thought of something and her eyes flashed. She suddenly spoke:

"Princess Shi Er, this is the emperor's cat, please let me hold it!"

Shi Nanxi was stunned, and looked at "Xixi" in her arms with some reluctance, but she bit her lip and slowly handed "Xixi" to Concubine Lan.

Just as Concubine Lan was about to catch "Xixi", Kangxi, who was walking in front, suddenly turned back. He looked at Concubine Lan with a heavy gaze, and said coldly:

"Noble Lady Lan, your words are rude. From today on, you will be demoted to a concubine, confined to your home for a month, and required to copy the palace rules thirty times."

After saying that, he glanced at Shi Nanxi without looking back and strode away.

After Kangxi walked away, Concubine Lan finally reacted and collapsed to the ground.

Shi Nanxi glanced at the pale-faced Lan Guiren, slowly withdrew her hand that was handing the cat over, and gently touched Xixi's little head.

It seems that the situation over there with Shi Rongyue is very serious!