On that day, I went to the Yangxin Hall as usual, but I didn't expect that Kangxi was summoning Fang Bao. This man was called the prime minister of civilians. Although he did not participate in politics, he had the power to discuss politics, and because he had no interest entanglements with all parties in the court.
, so he won the trust of Kangxi.
It was inconvenient for Ling Ruo to go in, so under the guidance of Li Dequan, he took Hongli, who was sleeping on the road, to the Dongnuan Pavilion to rest for a while. After Ling Ruo put Hongli into a big chair, he had nothing to do and looked at the hangings on the wall.
From the calligraphy and paintings on the wall, there was only a wall between Dongnuan Pavilion and the main hall. Ling Ruo could faintly hear sounds coming from the main hall, and couldn't help but close to the wall and concentrate on listening.
"I am now sixty years old and have been on the throne for more than fifty years. When the ancestors handed over the inheritance of our ancestors to me, I swore in my heart that I must guard this inheritance and not let anyone with evil intentions have the opportunity.
Subversion, after all these years, I have finally managed to keep this oath." This was Kangxi's voice, and he was the only one in the world who would call himself me.
"The Emperor came to the throne at such a young age, and it is not easy to achieve what he has achieved today. There are countless emperors in the past, but only a few can compare with the Emperor." Ling Ruo didn't recognize this voice. He thought it was the civilian prime minister mentioned by Li Dequan.
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Kangxi seemed to laugh, and then said: "You can count it with one hand? You are honest, and you don't praise me to the heavens and the earth like others." After a pause, Kangxi said again amid heavy sighs.
: "It's a pity that people will grow old one day, and I am the same. My body is getting worse day by day, and I am already unable to cope with national affairs."
"The emperor has many princes, and all of them are capable officials. The emperor can leave political affairs to the princes." Fang Bao said.
"This is the most difficult thing for me to decide. Mr. Fang, in your opinion, which prince should I pass on to?" These words from the other side of the wall made Ling Ruo's heart suddenly tighten. She didn't expect Kangxi.
The reason for summoning Fang Bao to see him was for this matter. Although he was just asking, since he would ask, it meant that he wanted to hear Fang Bao's opinion.
Ling Ruo put her ear closer to the wall, hoping to hear the conversation in the main hall more clearly.
After waiting for a long time, a voice came, "This matter should be decided by the Emperor Qiangang, and ordinary people dare not speak nonsense." This matter concerns the future successor of the Qing Dynasty, and even Fang Bao does not dare to speak nonsense.
Causing a beheading disaster.
"It doesn't matter. Since I asked you to say it, just say it with confidence. No matter what it is, I won't blame you." Kangxi was determined to listen to his opinion.
There was no sound coming from the main hall, and Ling Ruo knew in her heart that Fang Bao's next words would definitely affect Kangxi's choice of crown prince, so she became more and more nervous, even breathing lightly, for fear of missing a word.
"If the emperor can't decide among several princes, he might as well look at the saints. If there can be three wise emperors in succession in the Qing Dynasty, at least the peace of the Qing Dynasty can be guaranteed for a hundred years." Fang Bao did not specifically refer to which prince, but there is no doubt that he
The words pointed out a feasible way to Kangxi.
Ling Ruo didn't know what Kangxi was thinking, because after saying this, he didn't hear Kangxi speak again. He could only vaguely hear the sound of opening the door, thinking that Fang Bao had retreated; not long after, Li Dequan came to tell him
You can enter by yourself.
Ling Ruo undoubtedly hopes that Yinzhen will ascend the throne, because only if Yinzhen ascends the throne can she be qualified to take revenge on Shi Qiuci.
Sheng grandson... She turned her complicated eyes to Hongli, who was still sleeping. This child was undoubtedly an excellent asset. Kangxi had always liked this grandson. If he could really catch Kangxi's eye, then Yinzhen
The possibility of succession will be greatly increased.
"Eniang! Eniang!" Hongli's voice suddenly came to her ears, which woke Lingruo from her deep thoughts. Dingqing took a look and saw Hongli standing in front of her at some point, stroking his face and saying: "
What's the matter? Is there something wrong?"
"No, it's because my son has finished writing all the words and wants to call E Niang to have a rest together." Then Hongli said curiously: "E Niang was so absorbed in what she was thinking that her son called her several times and didn't hear her.
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"Nothing." After Ling Ruo replied casually, the clock time was heard outside. "Bang, bang, bang," three times in a row, it was already midnight, and he hurriedly sent Hongli off to rest.
The next morning, just after dawn, Hongli had already washed up and walked to the dining room on his deerskin boots. As soon as he entered the door, he saw Ling Ruo sitting at the table. He hurriedly stepped forward and bowed his head and said: "Son, please give my regards to E Niang."
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"Sit down." Ling Ruo gave him a gentle look and put a bowl of millet porridge in front of him, "Do you feel sleepy after waking up so early?"
"A little sleepy, but okay." Hongli replied while eating millet porridge.
From last night to now, there are only three hours in total. For a child, these hours are definitely not enough sleep. It is difficult for Hongli to get up on his own. Ling Ruo said distressedly: "After I go to your grandfather's place later,
If you have nothing to do in the afternoon, you can take a nap, okay?"
"Well, my son can do it, so don't worry, Mother." Hongli agreed obediently.
After breakfast, Ling Ruo accompanied Hongli into the palace. Because of the incident with Concubine Jing, they went to Xianfu Palace first and then to Yangxin Palace.
Kangxi carefully checked the pieces of paper written by Hongli and was quite satisfied. Just as he was about to speak, Li Dequan suddenly rushed in and called Qian'er: "Your Majesty, the Queen Mother has fainted in Ciren Palace."
The empress dowager Li Dequan mentioned was the late emperor's second empress Borzigit. After Kangxi ascended the throne, she honored her as the empress dowager. She was also the most noble woman in the harem. However, the empress dowager had always lived in seclusion and rarely interfered with the harem.
Ling Ruo had never seen anything like this before.
Kangxi was shocked and asked hurriedly: "Where are the imperial doctors? Have they all gone?"
"The palace servants from Ciren Palace have already gone to invite you. They should have arrived by now."
Li Dequan's words did not reassure Kangxi. He stood up from behind the imperial desk and walked out quickly, saying: "Go to Ci'an Palace."
"Grandpa Huang, Hongli also wants to see the great-grandmother." Hongli followed Kangxi and said. He had met the Queen Mother several times during his three years in the palace and had a good impression of this kind and gentle great-grandmother.
Kangxi paused and looked back at him. When he looked back, he glanced at Ling Ruo's bewildered face, his eyes flashed slightly, and he said in a deep voice: "You two should follow."
"My son, I obey." Ling Ruo agreed quickly, took Hongli's hand and hurriedly followed Kangxi to Ciren Palace. As soon as he entered the palace gate, he saw a group of imperial doctors standing there, all with solemn expressions, and they didn't know what they were talking about.
What, Rong Yuan is also among them.
"The Emperor has arrived!" Following Li Dequan's shrill voice, the group of imperial doctors came over quickly. Before they could salute, Kangxi couldn't wait to ask: "How is the Queen Mother's body? Why did she faint? But what emergency did she have?"
This question made all the imperial doctors look at each other in confusion and did not dare to answer. In the end, Imperial Physician Qi, who was the dean of the imperial hospital, stood up and said bravely: "I told the emperor that the Queen Mother had never been ill. The fainting was due to the Queen Mother herself.
Qi and blood begin to decline and become insufficient, causing the Phoenix body to gradually begin to show disharmony."
[Author's digression]: When Yinzhen ascends the throne, this should be written about it.