Chapter 89 Family Unity

Chapter 89 Family Unity

Gabula was very satisfied with his third brother's answer. "Alright, you take the lead on this matter. Come to the main courtyard tomorrow to discuss it."

His two sons and daughters have been taken care of, but in the future, the future of the court will depend on the sons of his third brother and his family.

Therefore, he was willing to involve them in this matter.

After all, even if you break a bone, the tendons are still connected.

Soetu is now highly valued by Emperor Kangxi, and Gabula is gradually handing over family affairs.

As the emperor's brother-in-law, he needs to avoid suspicion in many matters.

"Okay, brother, I'll go right away."

Soetu left the main courtyard, but Tongjia stayed behind, holding onto her sister-in-law with a sense of guilt in her heart.

After all, the Empress had already paved the way for her family, but she hadn't allowed either of her elder brother's two children to enter the court. How could she not feel guilty about this?

"Sister-in-law, they're talking about court affairs. Let's go sit in the backyard." She didn't want her sister-in-law to hold a grudge against her family because of the children's affairs.

Although Borjigit's wife was puzzled as to what was wrong with the third prince's wife, she went along with her wishes and got up to lead her to the backyard.

Gabula never cared about the secrets between the sisters-in-law, since his wife would tell him about them afterwards.

There's no rush.

In the backyard of Hesheli's main courtyard, Borjigit Fujin led the people into her own courtyard.

"Sister-in-law, is something the matter?" She was an impatient person, and she couldn't help but ask as soon as the maid put the tea on the table.

Consort Tongjia was full of helplessness. Her sister-in-law was too impatient. "Sister-in-law, it's nothing serious. I just wanted to talk to you about Changtai and the others." After all, Prince Chenghu's Haha Beads were betrothed to her son.

Upon hearing that it concerned her son, Borjigit's wife, who had just relaxed, tensed up again, since her eldest son hadn't returned for quite some time.

"But what rumors are circulating outside?" She hadn't forgotten the Empress's instructions and only hoped that the worst-case scenario wouldn't occur.

Seeing that she had frightened her sister-in-law, Tongjia immediately comforted her, "Don't be nervous, sister-in-law. There are no rumors outside. It's just that I feel I owe him a little something."

Upon hearing that it wasn't the worst possible guess, Borjigit's wife visibly breathed a sigh of relief.

"That's good, that's good. Sister-in-law, you scared me to death." But then she sensed something was off about her sister-in-law's words. "How did you owe him anything? Did something happen that I don't know about?"

His expression of confusion was very genuine, as if he truly didn't know.

Seeing her sister-in-law like this, Tongjia felt even more guilty, so she voiced her worries.

“Sister-in-law, I know this is unfair to Changtai and the others.” Before she could finish speaking, Borjigit Fujin interrupted her.

"Don't overthink it. The Empress has other plans for Changtai and the others. Besides, Changtai isn't interested in this." She knew her own son well; to say he was particularly fond of the court was an understatement.

He prefers his current life to the imperial court.

Besides, with the Empress around, how could they possibly let their brothers suffer in the future?

"You scared me to death! I thought it was something serious. It's nothing. We already discussed it before, and I agree with Your Majesty's decision."

The two sisters-in-law were chatting about their sons in the backyard, while in the front yard, the Gabula brothers had already gathered together.

Naturally, they were discussing the matter of the Empress's poisoning.

Others may not know the inside story, but Gabula and Soetu know the truth.

Now we need to discuss with them how to launch an attack on the Emperor tomorrow.

After all, the empress cannot be left without a place to seek justice.

Knowing full well who the perpetrator is, why do they still let the murderer roam around in front of them every day? Do they really think the Hesheli clan is easy to bully?

After arranging things, Fanghua was able to rest and recuperate, waiting for the incident to unfold.

She was not disappointed. Although the emperor did not attend court, some ministers had already begun to submit memorials to thoroughly investigate the poisoning of the emperor and empress, believing that it was absolutely impossible for a palace maid to be the culprit.

When Kangxi saw those memorials, his forehead throbbed with anxiety. He knew that the Hesheli clan would not let this go easily.

He originally wanted the Empress to appease the Hesheli clan, but when he thought of the Empress's poisoning and miscarriage, all his words got stuck in his throat, and he couldn't say a single word.

This is just the beginning. If he continues to remain silent, the court will speculate more and more about this incident.

This commotion lasted for half a month.

The argument escalated even more after the emperor went to court.

Emperor Kangxi was very troubled by this. It was not the Empress's father and brothers who stepped forward. When he asked Gabula and Soetu, they only said that it was up to His Majesty to decide. But now, he, the Emperor, could not make the decision.

The commotion continued until the emperor fainted in court one day.

Fanghua was overjoyed when she found out.

She was already unhappy, and now she finally got her revenge, but the culprit hadn't been dealt with, and she still felt suffocated.

"Li Changfu," she called out.

Li Changfu soon entered. "Your Majesty, this servant is here."

"What's been happening at Cining Palace lately?" As long as that old hag isn't dead, she can't touch Su Ma even if she wants to.

"Your Majesty, previously the imperial physicians would examine the Empress Dowager once a day, but now they are all staying by her bedside. I'm afraid the Empress Dowager's illness will not get better."

Li Changfu's voice was neither loud nor soft, and his tone was neither fast nor slow, but what he said was chilling.

Fanghua chuckled upon hearing this, "It seems the things I prepared will soon come in handy. Humph, she's really getting off easy." Anyone who dares to poison her should be prepared to die.

"What about Yongshou Palace? Has there been any movement?" She wanted to see if that person truly hated that person as she claimed.

A smile appeared on Li Changfu's face, indicating that the answer he was about to give was one that the Empress was willing to hear.

"Of course, I've heard that the Imperial Concubine is very filial and has sent a lot of nourishing medicinal herbs to the Empress Dowager."

Fanghua perked up, "Will it be useful?"

"Naturally, the imperial physician said that these medicinal herbs are quite effective."

"Haha, good, good, good!" Fanghua laughed heartily; this news was truly delightful.

"In that case, let's help the Imperial Concubine, since I have a close relationship with her."

"Yes, Your Highness, this servant will lend you a hand."

After dismissing Li Changfu, Fanghua closed her eyes to rest again.

Zhang Mama was somewhat worried, after all, they were still keeping the matter of the poisoning and miscarriage a secret from the Empress. If the Empress found out later, she would be heartbroken.

They should have been loyal to Fanghua, so why did they keep this a secret? Wasn't it because they were afraid that Fanghua wouldn't recover well and that it would really damage her health?

Although the Emperor had instructed them not to reveal the miscarriage to the Empress, they would not keep it from her for long. Once the Empress had recovered, they would tell her the truth.

Fanghua had no idea that Zhang Mama was worried about this, after all, the miscarriage was a pretense, the real purpose was to detoxify.

Even if I knew, I wouldn't care.

Just as the emperor was waging a roundabout battle with the previous dynasty, Fanghua's health gradually improved.

Just as the Empress announced the start of the morning and evening rituals, news of the Empress Dowager's serious illness spread throughout the imperial court and the inner palace.

Fanghua immediately led the women of the harem to Cining Palace.