Chapter 382 Crown Princess 46
Soon after Kangxi set out on the expedition, good news came from the front line from time to time.
In early October, news of victory came in. Galdan was defeated and fled, and the army was about to return to the capital.
The atmosphere in the palace became more relaxed as a result.
But Sheng Huan knew that Kangxi was already ill and very seriously ill. Without quinine, he would die.
In Jinxiu Residence, Sheng Huan was holding Hong Zhao, looking thoughtful.
Actually, it’s a good thing that Kangxi died now.
There is no need to worry about the future dethronement of the crown prince, nor the future battle for the throne. After all, except for the eldest prince Yinzhi, the other princes do not have the intention or power to do so, and the crown prince's position is still very stable. Instead of hoping that the father and son will get along, Kangxi will give up power and will not be afraid of or suppress the crown prince in the future, it is better to do it now and be straightforward.
Instead of trying to please others, it is better to take the position yourself.
As for the old lover, it’s not the same person anyway.
"Oh!"
Hongzhao raised his tender little white hand and grabbed his mother's sleeve. Sheng Huan came back to his senses and touched his little hand. Hongzhao suddenly laughed and drooled again.
Seeing that their brother/brother was having fun with their mother, Hong Sheng and Hong Xuan also swung their legs and arms and grabbed the corner of Sheng Huan's clothes, saying "ah ah", as if they also wanted to hug him.
Sheng Huan smiled, calmed down, and hugged Hong Sheng and Hong Xuan in his arms.
"Hey!" The three children were surrounded by their sweet and soft mother, and started to talk in baby language excitedly.
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Mobei, late at night.
The eldest prince Yinzhi was very anxious and was pacing around in the tent. The emperor was seriously ill. If he died, the crown prince would be able to succeed to the throne rightfully. How could he fight for it and win?
"Bang!" He couldn't control his mind and smashed his fist directly on the table.
"Big brother." Ming Xiang Ming Zhu comforted him: "Be patient."
How could the eldest prince calm down? His face was solemn: "Prime Minister Ming, you have seen today that the emperor is breathing in more than out, and the imperial physician is helpless. Is this it..."
Mingzhu shook her head and said firmly: "Your Majesty will be fine."
He has a trump card.
The eldest prince was puzzled. How could Mingzhu still be so confident at this time when the imperial physician had almost announced the results?
Mingzhu saw that the eldest prince couldn't sit still, so he leaned forward and whispered: "Eldest prince, I have found a method to treat malaria by chance. It's not 100% effective, but it's 80% effective."
Moreover, he also secretly conducted experiments and found that as long as he was still alive, he would be able to recover by taking the medicine.
The eldest prince raised his head suddenly: "What is it? Hurry up and take it out, otherwise the emperor and the prince will..."
It would be fine if the Emperor was still alive. If the Emperor was gone now, the Crown Prince would be the heir to the throne. How could they fight for it? They have no right to fight for it, and by then, everything would be over. They might even be considered traitors.
Mingzhu smiled and said, "Big Brother, do you want to dethrone the Crown Prince?"
He said meaningfully: "Do you think that as the crown prince, when his position is about to be taken, can he sit still? And when His Majesty sees the crown prince's actions, will it leave an indelible knot in his heart?"
The eldest prince was stunned for a moment: "What if the prince is unmoved?"
Mingzhu smiled: "Big brother, now we are in the dark and the prince is in the light. If he doesn't move, we have to find a way to let His Majesty know his 'heart'."
Both of them were smart people, and they understood each other's intention the moment they looked at each other.
The eldest prince pondered for a moment and then confirmed again: "Are you sure your method is effective for malaria?"
"efficient."
They just need to put on a show in front of the prince.
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People far away in the palace were unaware of what happened in Mobei. When everyone in the palace was expecting the army to return, an express letter of 800 miles was delivered to the palace, breaking the silence of the front court and the harem.
Because the letter clearly stated that Emperor Kangxi had unfortunately contracted malaria on the way and was seriously ill and in critical condition.
The letter urged the Crown Prince and the Third Prince to come over and show their filial piety.
This devastating news shocked everyone in Beijing.
After receiving the letter, Crown Prince Yinreng and the third prince were about to set off for Mobei.
At the same time, in the Yanxi Palace, Concubine Hui also received the letter in secret.
She looked at the two words in the letter and curled the corners of her lips slightly.
The Crown Princess and the Crown Prince, from today on, their status is about to collapse.
She just couldn't believe that even in such a situation, the prince's position could still be as solid as a rock.
Concubine Hui hummed a little tune and placed the note on the candle flame. The flame rose and directly swallowed up the letter.
"Crown Princess, palace power..." Concubine Hui chuckled with disdain.
The power of the palace will definitely return to her hands. Did the Crown Princess think that she didn't move before because she was afraid of her? No, she was just lying in wait, just waiting for the final blow.
She also wanted to see the Crown Princess and the Crown Prince lose face and hand over the power of the palace in disgrace.
They are still too young to fight with her. Without the favor of His Majesty, they will be nothing. They have been planning this for the prince for a long time and have spent countless efforts. Now that His Majesty is ill, they have finally waited for this opportunity with the right time, place and people.
As the saying goes, there is no construction without destruction. When challenging the prince's authority, she must break the filter that His Majesty has for the prince. Only then will her eldest brother have a chance to compete.
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When undercurrents were surging in the palace, Yinreng returned to Yuqing Palace to pack up his things.
Soetu also arrived at the Eastern Palace. Rather than being worried, he actually felt a secret joy.
"Your Highness, you must be prepared for His Majesty this time."
Yinreng said nothing.
"Your Highness, I know how you feel about His Majesty, but sometimes, you have to be prepared in advance. Moreover, the eldest prince is in front of His Majesty now."
"Don't say that again."
Yinreng closed his eyes and asked Soetu to leave.
When he was about to leave, he just reached the door and found that Sheng Huan and the children were there.
Time was too urgent, and the couple didn't have time to say too much. Sheng Huan held the child and said softly:
"Second brother, I'm here in the East Palace, so you can go to Mobei without any worries."
The third little baby seemed reluctant to leave his father and kept crying “ah ah” in the cradle.
Seeing the three little ones like this, Yinreng's heart instantly sank. He touched their heads. No matter whether the emperor was okay or not, he should not have any doubts.
After all, he is the prince, and he is the prince. It is not him who should take the radical approach.
"I will keep Fang Jiusheng in the palace, and Chuhuan can find him if she has any problems." After Yinreng gave the instructions, he strode away after being urged by the palace servants.
The moment he turned around, Sheng Huan threw something at him quickly.
"Ah, ah!"
The three little ones rocked to see their father off, looked at their father's back, and cried. Even though they were still small, their eyes were red.
Yinreng suddenly turned back halfway, and finally walked away with big strides.
After he left, Sheng Huan also returned to the space. Her spiritual power was drawn too quickly and too much, and her breathing became a little unstable. She immediately sat down cross-legged to absorb the spiritual energy and regulate her breathing.
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Fuzhou, Lan family.
Shi Jingwan, who has been promoted to the wife of the fourth young master of the Lan family, has had no appetite these days. Thinking about what will happen next, she is now standing in front of the window with a handkerchief in her hand, motionless.
"Young Madam, the meal is served from the kitchen." As Xiangyun came in, she saw her madam like this again. She felt a little distressed. Since her brother-in-law went to the war, the young madam had been like this several times this month.
"Young Madam, don't worry. Didn't the son-in-law say in the letter that he would be back in a few days?"
Shi Jingwan pursed her lips. She was not worried about this, but...
Never mind, there is always a way out.
"Let's have a meal."
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