Chapter 348 Crown Princess 12
The news that the palace maids in Yazhuxuan were caned and that Concubine Li Jia was confined to her house and fined her salary spread throughout the backyard as if it had wings when the prince left Yazhuxuan.
Everyone was whispering, and no one understood how Concubine Li Jia had angered the Crown Prince.
Splendid Residence.
Xiang Qian helped Sheng Huan comb her hair, and all the frustration from last night was gone, and she felt very relieved and happy:
"You let the concubine act like a demon and even wanted to embarrass you, the Crown Princess. Now you are being punished. You really deserve it."
Sheng Huan looked calm. After she finished complaining, he slowly said, "Don't talk about her. The matter of Yazhuxuan has nothing to do with us. Don't mention it outside."
"Don't worry, Princess. I know."
Sheng Huan looked at himself in the mirror: "Is breakfast ready?"
Xiang Qian nodded quickly: "It's ready, just waiting for you to move to the front hall."
"Well, let's go."
The woman stood up, her brows relaxed, and she looked dignified and elegant.
Xiang Qian looked at her and always felt that her master had become more noble. The corners of her lips curled up. As long as the master was well, the palace servants like them would be better too. As for the fact that the master was a little different from before, what did it matter?
She and Xiangyin were both born in the Guwaljia Mansion, so naturally they served and were loyal to the Crown Princess, regardless of the reasons.
Xiang Qian, who had her head down, didn't notice anything. Sheng Huan suddenly glanced at her very lightly, and then quickly retracted his eyes.
lobby.
Breakfast is already served.
When Sheng Huan was in the middle of it, a young eunuch beside the prince and two wet nurses from Yazhuxuan came carrying Prince Hongxi.
"Your servant Xiao Chengzi greets the Crown Princess."
Sheng Huan scooped up the soup and asked nonchalantly, "Why are you here?"
Xiao Chengzi bowed and said, "My dear Crown Princess, something happened to Consort Yazhuxuan, and she is unable to take care of the little prince. His Highness the Crown Prince has decided to leave the little prince with you, Crown Princess, first."
Xiao Chengzi had never imagined that not long after the Crown Princess entered Yuqing Palace, not only would the concubine be dealt with, but even the little prince would be sent to the Crown Princess by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
Upon hearing this, Sheng Huan glanced at the baby sleeping soundly in the cradle and sighed inwardly.
It's such a hassle, and a thankless task.
Fortunately, she was already pregnant. Thinking of the bored look of the Empress Dowager when she went to Ci'an Palace a few days ago, Sheng Huan had some ideas in his mind. If the Empress Dowager was raising the child, Concubine Li Jia could go to the Empress Dowager for it, and she couldn't be a demon like her. What's more, if she was raised by the Empress Dowager, the child might become like Fifth Prince Yinqi.
Sheng Huan's eyes moved slightly. Then she would keep it for a few days and sell it later. At this moment, she still had to give face to the prince. What's more, she was his biological mother.
So she ordered: "Fuju, go and clean up the west side hall and let the young prince live in it."
"Yes."
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At this time, the front yard.
The prince returned to his courtyard to wash up, and a lingering chill still lingered around him.
"Fang Jiusheng, go and find out where Li Jia got the medicine."
The way he looked yesterday was obviously due to the Chinese medicine, and the effect was very strange, otherwise why would he faint?
Thinking that he was powerless and unconscious until dawn, if it was an assassin, he would be at the mercy of others.
The prince felt a chill in his heart. It was a great shame and humiliation for him to be plotted against in using medicine.
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During the morning court session, the ministers were discussing court affairs.
However, Kangxi could tell at a glance that his beloved prince was in a bad mood, so he immediately waved to Liang Jiugong beside him to check. After the court session, when he returned to the Qianqing Palace, he knew that the prince had been drugged.
"Your Majesty, this is what happened."
"Li Jia originally prepared a warm love incense for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince... But the incense in her incense burner conflicted with the herbs in the warm love incense, which led to an accident. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince fell into a coma after taking the Chinese medicine. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince also knew that he was being plotted against, so he was in a bad mood..."
With a "bang", Kangxi raised his hand with a gloomy face and smashed it on the table.
"Who is Li Jiashi? She actually dared to drug Baocheng! She may be a sweetheart today, but she may be poisoned tomorrow. What if something unexpected happens? How can she play with the prince's body? House arrest and salary deduction are nothing. These are the least of the punishments! Baocheng is really too soft-hearted!"
"Go to Yuqing Palace and tell them that Li Jiashi has bad behavior and is not fit to be a concubine. You should execute her!"
If you dare to touch his precious son, you'll die.
Liang Jiugong was no longer surprised. His Majesty had always doted on the Crown Prince, so naturally, the Crown Prince was put first in everything. Concubine Li Jia had obviously touched His Majesty's sore spot.
However, Liang Jiugong still raised a key question: "Your Majesty, Concubine...did she give birth to Prince Hongxi and is his biological mother? Should we inform His Royal Highness the Crown Prince first?"
"The Eastern Palace now has the Crown Princess in charge. The Crown Princess is Hongxi's biological mother. Who can say anything?" Kangxi did love Prince Hongxi, but he did not love Concubine Li Jia. With the Crown Princess raising him, he did not have to worry about Hongxi's education. After all, he had observed the Crown Princess for many years. He knew her actions and character best. How could she not raise a little prince well?
Besides, Li Jia is dead, so who can gossip about her?
Although Kangxi thought so, he should let his beloved prince know. He waved his hand and said, "Forget it. Go and ask the prince to come over. I will talk to him."
"Whoo."
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In the East Palace, there is a beautiful residence.
Xiang Yin looked at her master who was embroidering something, and her eyes unconsciously fell on her master's lower abdomen.
The master should only be having sex these few days, but he hasn't come yet. Could it be that he is really pregnant?
The more Xiang Yin thought about it, the more possible it seemed to her. Suddenly, she thought of Prince Hongxi in the west hall. Although Prince Hongxi was only raised by the Crown Princess and not registered under her name, if he stayed for a long time, he would have been raised by the Crown Princess and would have a noble status. Wouldn't this raise his status? What's more, he was the eldest son of a concubine.
Although Concubine Li Jia lost her helper without Prince Hongxi, she found Prince Hongxi an eyesore when she thought about her master having her own children in the future.
She stepped forward and lowered her voice: "Crown Princess, Prince Hongxi has come to our Jinxiu Residence. Will Concubine Li Jia do anything in the future..."
That’s right, Concubine Li Jia doesn’t seem to be a peaceful person. After the house arrest is lifted, no one knows whether she will use Prince Hongxi to do something.
Sheng Huan chuckled and threaded the needle in her hand: "I'm just afraid that she won't come."
Xiang Yin understood. It seemed that her master had a plan. She felt relieved and mentioned another matter: "Master, you will have a good life in the next few days. How about I ask the imperial physician to take a look? If you..."
"Don't worry, wait until these few days to confirm it before you decide. Don't let your excitement end up in vain."
She would have to fight a few more battles with the prince in the next few days, and it would be disadvantageous if word got out that she was pregnant.
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At noon, eunuchs from the Qianqing Palace arrived at Yazhuxuan to announce the imperial decree.
"The Emperor, by the order of Heaven and Mandate, declares: Li Jia has bad conduct, has violated the rules and violated the rules, and has colluded with palace ladies. She is demoted to the rank of Princess. I decree this."
Concubine Li Jia woke up shivering, her brain still groggy, and was supported by palace servants to come out to receive the imperial edict.
When she heard the contents of the imperial edict, she was unable to breathe and fainted.