Chapter 45 The Imperial Concubine's Incident at Kunning Palace

Chapter 45 The Imperial Concubine's Incident at Kunning Palace

Fanghua had no idea that the Empress Dowager was up to her old tricks again. She was busy having the Imperial Household Department prepare the palace, as the new brides would soon be entering the palace.

It was precisely because of her indifference that the Empress Dowager's scheme succeeded.

That day, Niohuru arrived at Kunning Palace with her personal maid. Fanghua ignored her when she found out, as she was busy.

While power in the palace is a good thing, it can also be incredibly busy. For example, with spring just around the corner, there are just too many things to do.

"Alright, just tell someone to keep an eye on Chenghu, and let Niohuru stay as she pleases." Fanghua has also been negotiating with the Ministry of Rites recently, since if a Noble Consort has a golden seal, a precious book, and auspicious clothes, it's not something that can be accomplished with just an imperial decree.

They also had to go through the rituals of offering sacrifices to Heaven before she could be considered a true imperial concubine of the Qing Dynasty.

These matters all had to be handled by her, the Empress; Fanghua had no time to personally oversee them.

Given the medicine Xiaofeng gave her last time, there should be some progress in the next few days.

Thinking of this, Fanghua thought of the one at Jingren Palace. It's been almost a month, and there should be some news by now.

She didn't believe that someone as shrewd as Consort Hui would be unaware of the changes in her body.

It seems we need to send Xiaofeng to see what's going on.

She also needs to discuss with the Emperor the matter of checking the pulses of the concubines every half month.

Although this rule was implemented after the harem system was perfected, she thought it was quite good and it wouldn't hurt to use it ahead of time.

"Yes." Li Changfu, who had come to report, withdrew.

When he had nothing to do, he would stay by Prince Chenghu's side. After all, there were only two masters in the palace, and he had to keep busy even if the Empress did not give him any orders.

Lady Niohuru brought carefully prepared gifts to visit Chenghu, who was five months old. The little prince was always awake when she came to visit, which made her feel that she had a special connection with him.

They also put a lot of thought into preparing the gifts.

"Oh, you just finished eating? Come here and let Auntie give you a hug." Seeing the little prince come out, Niohuru immediately took off the ornament on her hand, afraid that she might accidentally hurt the little prince.

The wet nurses didn't hand the prince over immediately, but instead looked at Granny Ji, who was standing guard to the side.

Just as Granny Ji was about to refuse, Li Changfu rushed in, whispered something in Granny Ji's ear, and then left.

Granny Ji smiled and apologized to Consort Niohuru, and personally handed the prince over to her.

"It's alright. You were just thinking of the prince. You deserve a reward."

Although she said she would reward her, Niohuru didn't do anything about it. Granny Ji knew that she had angered her again.

However, she wasn't afraid, because she knew who her master was.

Teasing the little prince, Chenghu is no longer the little boy who ate and slept all the time. Now he is very curious about everything.

When someone talks to him and plays with him, he naturally lets loose and babble happily.

Although it was springtime, the wind outside was still quite cold, and there was a charcoal fire burning inside.

After an unknown amount of time, just as Niohuru was returning the child to the wet nurse, she suddenly felt dizzy and fainted. If it weren't for the maid beside her supporting her, she would have fallen towards Prince Chenghu.

This fall will surely cause Prince Chenghu great harm.

"Your Highness is exhausted. Should I have someone fetch the imperial physician?" Granny Ji was also startled. She quickly stepped in front of the wet nurse to block her, then looked at Consort Niohuru with concern, but she did not touch her.

"Someone, go and fetch the imperial physician." Before Consort Niohuru could answer, Granny Ji directly ordered the imperial physician to be summoned. Not only that, she also had the wet nurse take the prince to the Empress.

The wet nurse was clever; anyone who could stay to serve their master was cunning.

Upon hearing the noise from inside, Li Changfu, who was guarding outside, immediately pushed open the door and went in.

Seeing the Consort's pale face, he immediately ordered his eunuch to fetch the imperial physician and also sent someone to inform the Empress.

Seeing the wet nurse carrying the child out, Li Changfu stepped aside, but upon learning that she was taking the prince to the Empress, he followed her personally.

Upon learning of this, Fanghua patted her son, who was sleeping in the wet nurse's arms, and said, "Alright, you all stay here and don't go anywhere. Qiaoling, you personally guard this place. Without my decree, no one is allowed to open the door."

This is where she usually works and also her study. Without her orders, the servants who normally serve her cannot even enter the palace.

The wet nurse, brought here by Li Changfu, was also entering this place for the first time.

"Yes, Your Highness, I will certainly not fail your trust." Qiaoling's eyes flashed with a fierce light as she personally took the sleeping Prince Chenghu from her.

She knew from what happened today that someone had made a move against her empress or prince.

I just don't know which reckless person came up with this idea.

As Fanghua left the study, she called out to Xiaofeng. This bird was becoming increasingly wild; it would always run off whenever she gave it a command, and she didn't know where it was right now.

"Master, don't shout, don't shout, I'm in the palace, I've discovered a big secret."

Xiao Feng was very excited.

It had intended to rest in the tree today, having just returned from outside the palace, but unexpectedly overheard a shocking secret.

Fanghua was taken aback. "About what?" If it was related to what happened today, then she wouldn't mind sending someone on their way if she didn't know who was plotting against her child.

"A secret treasure of the previous dynasty."

Xiao Feng's heart was pounding with excitement and joy.

Because it saw that the two people had actually opened a tunnel.

"Master, please leave it at that. I'll go retrieve the treasure for you."

If Xiao Feng can't be relied upon, then of course she still has other means.

Fanghua had already given all the instructions for the journey to the main hall.

When she arrived, Niohuru had already fainted.

"How is she? Has the imperial physician arrived yet?" Fanghua entered the main hall and was startled to see Niohuru's pale face as she was being supported on a sloping couch.

It can't be...

Hopefully, it won't be the outcome she envisions. If it is, then it can only be said that Lady Niohuru is truly unlucky.

"Your Majesty, the imperial physician has not yet arrived. This servant has already sent someone to fetch him," Li Changfu, who had returned with him, immediately reported.

Fanghua nodded and went to Niohuru's side, intending to see what was going on with her, but was stopped by Xiangzhu beside her.

Such youthful beauty was no longer to be approached, and naturally, her eyes turned cold.

"Someone, go and invite the Emperor. Tell him that Consort Niohuru has fainted in Kunning Palace." Fanghua didn't know what had happened, but she felt that this incident was aimed at her and Consort Niohuru.

If they could deal with those two, the women in the harem wouldn't be enough. It seems only the Empress Dowager of Cining Palace could do it.

I don't know what they did to offend her, that she actually wanted to get rid of them all.

Or.

Fanghua glanced around, then saw the toys and carpet on the ground beside her, her eyes filled with hostility.

Hopefully it's not like this, otherwise, she wouldn't mind making a big fuss.

Those serving Niohuru felt a little relieved when they heard the Empress send someone to invite the Emperor, as they had to be on guard.