The 15th of November was the first year of the emperor's eldest son, Jing Yuan. I had only seen this child in the center of the whirlpool once after entering the palace. It was even a wet nurse who took the initiative to bring him to me like she was presenting a treasure. Faced with such a bared little child, I was really helpless and dumbfounded. I only casually asked a few questions before ordering him to be taken away without even touching him.
A few days later, I heard that the wet nurse had made a mistake and was kicked out of the palace. I didn't take it to heart and didn't even ask if it was Jing Yi's instructions or the Imperial Consort's intention. After all, she was not a smart person to use such a hasty method to curry favor with the Imperial Consort when she was still in power.
No matter how many people were unhappy, he was the eldest son of the emperor after all. The one-year-old birthday could not be neglected. Many days ago, preparations had been made to celebrate. Unlike the fickle-minded excitement before the Mid-Autumn Festival and the Longevity Festival, the entire harem was filled with a kind of dark waves under the calm. Everyone was eager to move, but no one dared to move.
I knew what they were all thinking, and there were countless people guessing my thoughts. I wanted to bury my head and remain silent, but no one gave me the chance. Fortunately, I sent a deputy to Rong Chengyao a few days ago. Otherwise, I suspected that he would personally enter the palace to urge me to do something. From this, I could see that Jing Yi was preparing for a rainy day.
It was said that the previous dynasty was not so obscure. The Rong family had already brought the matter of the crown prince to the table, arguing endlessly with the officials of the Xue family. At the same time, the Ministry of Rites was also busy organizing the celebration, trying to make the birthday of a prince feel like a celebration for the whole world.
On the day, I followed the arrangement of the ceremonial supervisor and went to Guangyang Palace to visit the eldest son as the legitimate mother of the main palace. I listened to the servant girl nagging at the side. I had to check on the daily life, lecture the palace people, and leave a meal before taking the eldest son to the celebration in Ganyang Palace.
Hypocritical and cumbersome. A one-year-old child and me, who are not related by blood, do nothing more than show off to outsiders. However, no matter how unhappy I was, I still arrived at Guangyang Palace on time without a word of complaint. Unexpectedly, as soon as I got off the sedan, I saw Jing Yi, who hadn't appeared for two days, arrive at almost the same time as me.
He was slightly surprised. He originally did not need to appear here, so he could not ask for the time being. He could only carefully approach and bow.
It had always been like this. Because of the previous ten years, I was too cautious and worried about my gains and losses. No matter how harmonious the two of us were together, as long as I didn't see him for a few days, I would fall back a lot when facing him. Especially when facing him in bright yellow, it made me especially hesitant.
He smiled and helped me up in front of everyone, which was rare. This support was very substantial and was very different from those superficial touches. I couldn't help but curl the corners of my mouth.
He had always been like this. He could always make my empty heart calm and warm again in a little bit.
Guangyang Palace was a palace specially designed for princes to live and grow up. Jing Yuan was Jing Yi's only son and was also the son of Rong Chengmin. Naturally, he occupied the largest hall here and was extremely luxurious in terms of food and clothing.
Jing Yi and I stood side by side in this gorgeous and dazzling room. We watched as the eldest son of the royal family, who had just turned one year old, slept soundly in his small bed. There weren't many servants, and they were all far away. When we finally could say something to him, I didn't know what to say. This was his child. When I thought of this, I couldn't help but want to ask him that question.
"Why?"
After a long time, I finally asked faintly. Even though it sounded unclear, I believed that he definitely understood.
He was silent, and I didn't urge him. The child's face was fair and clean, tender and flawless. Looking straight at him made one have the urge to touch him. At the same time, in order to prevent the empress from looking too stiff, I gently stretched out my finger and tried my best not to put any force on it. I was afraid that the hand holding the sword would hurt Zhi 'er and break the sweet dream of that little baby.
Fortunately, the child had not woken up and did not move at all. The touch on my fingers was indeed extremely soft and smooth, making me reluctant to stop.
Just when I thought he wouldn't answer, I heard his calm voice."Do the right thing at the right time and keep the right people.”
I was stunned for a moment and didn't ask further.
It turns out that this child was chosen to stay. I don't know if this includes Rong Chengmin, who can't be kept.
"Let's go."
I nodded. The moment I left, I felt that something was wrong, but I couldn't tell what it was. I hesitated and touched the child's hand. Suddenly, I was stunned.
It was already winter. Although it was cold outside, the charcoal fire in the hall was burning brightly. Babies were not like adults. Their clothes were much thicker. The face that was slightly cold to the touch just now was already not right. At this moment, when the hand touched it, it was actually cold.
As I put my left hand on the child's wrist, I grabbed Jing Yi, who had already turned around.
Jing Yi looked back at me, but I didn't say anything.
No matter how shallow my medical knowledge is, I can still diagnose the problem. The pulse is subtle and slow, barely discernible. This child is not sleeping peacefully. He has clearly fallen into a coma.
Jing Yi frowned and reached out her hand to touch it. She was speechless.
I knew that this day was ruined. With this child, it would be good enough if he could survive, let alone attend any celebrations.
My heart sank when I thought about saving my own life. I turned to Jing Yi. For a moment, I panicked. Everyone knew that I was going to pick up the eldest son today. If Jing Yi hadn't come with me, how would I explain the child's condition? If I hadn't discovered it in advance-
If he didn't come, I wouldn't have come in to touch the child. When the wet nurse carries such a prince to the ceremony and comes back with complicated etiquette, would that little child still be alive?
I really couldn't help but wonder why he had come here today. Wasn't the surprise when he turned around just now a little too obvious?
Jing Yi didn't give me any time to think. She turned around and whispered,""Cai An!"
Cai An quickly came over and bowed.”
"Detain all the palace servants of Guangyang Palace on the spot. Imperial Physician Xuan."
Cai An's expression changed when he heard that. He quickly glanced at the child and did not ask any more questions. He lowered his head and said,"Yes."
He was about to turn around when Jing Yi said,""Wait a minute."
Don't call the imperial physician." He paused and ordered,""Seal the news and let Prince Xuanrui enter the palace.”
Hearing that, I understood. It seemed that the child would have to be kept after Shen Lin was called.
.
Shen Lin came very quickly. The result was similar to what I thought. The child was poisoned.
"Is there a solution?" Jing Yi asked with a dark face.”
Shen Lin looked at him and then at me.""Yes."
Jing Yi acted as if she hadn't seen him." Hurry up," she said." Get the imperial physician to take over the rest."”
As he spoke, he turned around and said to Cai An in a deep voice,"Call in all the people close to the prince. Zhen will ask them personally!”
I watched him walk towards the main hall, but I didn't follow him. Instead, I tilted my head and looked at Shen Lin."Is it serious?"
Shen Lin smiled faintly." As long as you want to save her, you won't die when you're with me. Besides-"
Seeing that he wanted to say something but hesitated, I snorted lightly."Don't tell me you suspect me of doing it.”
"I wouldn't dare. Why would you use such a troublesome method to kill someone?"”
" That's right. I would never leave anyone alive for you to save." I laughed dryly and looked at him." Is Your Highness complimenting me?”
" I guess so." He quickly stopped smiling and looked down at the child." It's just that the child is still young, so it's inevitable that he might miss something. I didn't expect-"
"Is it Gu Mianmian's poison again?"”
" It's not hers." Shen Lin shook his head with a serious expression." But it's still from the Shuo Jin Hall. Why does the palace always have something to do with Qingcheng?"”
I frowned, anger rising in my heart as I gritted my teeth."Alright! Again and again!"
Shen Lin was obviously worried about something else. He looked at me and was about to say something when Cai An ran over and bowed to me."Empress niangniang, the emperor invites you to the main hall.”# Daguan Review Passed: Daguan Time:111420184: 12PM #Cancel Review All: wdd201302 Time:111420185: 54PM #
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