When Kangxi went on tour, the harem naturally became quiet.
In May, the days were getting sultry, and the sound of silk and bamboo orchestral music came from the side hall of Yuludai. It was a familiar tune, but I couldn’t remember its name. The more I listened to it, the more I began to feel sleepy.
meaning.
Zhuer went to hurriedly remind Wen Xi in his ear: "Master, the emperor is going back to Luan today, so don't fall asleep."
Wen Xi held her cheek with one hand, groaned muffledly, and said, "I know."
The scheduled date was to come back today, but it was already afternoon, and the imperial eunuch had not even heard of the report. Since he was only on patrol for a few days, the imperial chariot kept things simple and told the concubines not to see him off or to greet him, so he
A lot less trouble.
Cao Cao was about to arrive when he said Cao Cao. Xiao Quanzi in front of the emperor moved quickly to avoid looking anxious and said: "Your Majesty, the Emperor fell ill on his way back. He has now returned to the palace. Please attend to your illness!"
Wen Xi suddenly woke up and asked hurriedly: "Why did you suddenly get sick?!"
Xiao Quanzi wiped the hot sweat from his forehead and said: "When we went to Haikou, there was already a sea breeze, and on the way back it suddenly rained. The emperor felt a little feverish, and now it is even more menacing. Your master, please go and have a look."
Look!"
Kangxi was in the Chengqian Palace at the moment, and there were many concubines there, including Hui Yi Rong and the four concubines. Even the Queen Mother came in a hurry. Wen Xi came neither too early nor too late, and she was busy with the four concubines.
The Queen Mother saluted.
Concubine Xuan supported the Queen Mother respectfully and remained silent. The Queen Mother frowned deeply, looking even more aged, and asked, "How is the Emperor?"
It turned out to be just a slight wind chill and a slight fever, but Kangxi didn't care. He just drank two bowls of ginger soup and returned home. Unexpectedly, it got worse on the way. Now he was lying on the dragon couch, his face flushed abnormally.
He was breathing a little quickly.
Gu Chengzong knelt and recited: "The emperor has a high fever and needs to get rid of it as soon as possible. Otherwise..." Gu Chengzong did not dare to say the next words.
Xuan Bin translated Gu Chengzong's words in Manchu to the Queen Mother. The Queen Mother hurriedly said: "What are you still waiting for? Why don't you hurry up and make some medicine!"
The Queen Mother looked at the concubines in the palace, and said with some displeasure: "With so many people, I'm afraid they will disturb the emperor's rest." She spoke in Manchu, looked at Wen Xi again, and said: "
The Imperial Concubine and Concubine Xuan will stay, and everyone else should leave first."
Naturally, no one dared to disobey the Queen Mother's words, so they were all dragged out. The room in the bedroom was also much more awake. Wen Xi stood up and said: "Your Majesty, there are concubines and concubines waiting for you here. The Queen Mother has been unwell for the past two days.
.If you don’t go back to rest first, if the emperor sees you well, he will definitely report back to the queen mother immediately."
The Queen Mother hummed, looked at Xuan Bin, and said, "Serve the emperor well." Then she left Xuan Bin and left Qianqing Palace.
It is said that it is to serve the sick, but it is not burdensome. Does the Qianqing Palace still need eunuchs and maids to serve? Wen Xi sat beside Kangxi's bed and saw that Kangxi was breathing unevenly. Although he was sleeping, he was not stable. She went to touch his forehead.
She handed the iced handkerchief to Xuan Bin. Xuan Bin nodded slightly, said nothing, and went to get a new ice handkerchief.
When Wen Xi saw that the ambergris was still burning in the palace, she told Xiao Quanzi, "Go and pinch it. This palace feels bored, let alone the emperor."
Xiao Quanzi hurriedly responded, and a cup of residual tea extinguished the incense in the pagoda incense burner.
She took the ice handkerchief handed over by Xuan Bin and put it on Kangxi's hot forehead again. Wen Xi didn't know medical skills, but she still had some experience in reducing fever. Kangxi's face was as hot as a piece of charcoal, and his lips were white and chapped. In his dream,
There were indistinct murmurs, and it looked like the fever was severe.
Xuan Bin suddenly said: "The Emperor seems to be reading someone's name."
Wen Xi was stunned, and Kangxi's lips spat out unclear words, vaguely, "Ga...Ga Luo..."
Xuan Bin looked at Wen Xi, lowered her head and handed over the bright yellow handkerchief that had just been soaked in her hand. Wen Xi took it silently, wiped it carefully on his flushed face, and said, "Go and urge Gu.
Chengzong."
After announcing that the concubine was blessed, she retreated to urge her.
Kangxi had a high fever, so the imperial doctor naturally did not dare to slack off, and the medicine was quickly prepared. Wen Xi sat on the embroidered pillar at the head of the bed and fed Kangxi a spoonful. However, most of the traditional Chinese medicine took effect slowly, and the fever would not be relieved for a while.
It's just a high fever, not any other illness. The most important thing is not to delay it!
Wen Xi then told Xiao Quanzi: "Go and make a cup of honey water." People who are sick should not use tea. Drinking some honey water is naturally the best. It can also moisten the throat and relieve the bitterness of traditional Chinese medicine. But
Kangxi didn't like to eat anything too sweet or greasy, so naturally he wouldn't use it when he was awake. Now that he's in a coma, it's easier to handle.
The honey water was warm, and she held it in her hands. Wen Xi sent Xiao Quanzi and the maids on the left and right to do other things, and asked Concubine Xuan to change the veil. No one was watching, so she took a look and released a stream of air into the space.
The cold spring water is soaked in honey water. You can feel that the tea cup is already ice cold by the touch of your hand.
So he took a small spoonful and put it to Kangxi's mouth. Kangxi had a high fever and was unbearably hot. Even if he was in a coma, he still wanted to cool down. The cool and sweet liquid was put into his mouth. His Adam's apple rolled and he swallowed it. It was like this.
I drank a cup and it worked really well. The flush on my face slowly faded away and my breathing gradually became more even.
Kangxi's condition improved, and Wen Xi felt more relieved. She didn't take a nap at noon today. Now that she was relaxed, she felt a little sleepy. She propped her chin up, her eyes gradually closed, and then she lay on the bedside and followed his breathing.
The sound became even. The palace was quiet, and the serving maids didn't even make a sound when they walked. They were so gentle that it was easy to sleep.
When she woke up, it was already dark. Wen Xi found that she was not lying on the bedside, but lying on the bed. On the contrary, Kangxi was sitting on the bedside wearing bright yellow pajamas embroidered with nine dragons. It seemed that he was fine.
Yes, but his face was a bit paler than usual, and his voice was slightly dry as he said, "Are you awake?"
Wen Xi suddenly got up, a little embarrassed, and hurriedly reached out to touch Kangxi's forehead. Sure enough, it was no longer hot. Kangxi grabbed Wen Xi's hand and said, "My fever has gone away."
Wen Xi looked outside the tent and asked hurriedly: "Where is Concubine Xuan?"
Kangxi said with a smile in his eyes: "I asked her to go back."
Wen Xi made a sound and said: "The emperor suddenly fell ill, and the entire harem became anxious."
Kangxi's eyes became gentler and gentler, "It makes you anxious." He couldn't help but sigh, "It's just a minor illness. It's just that I almost forgot that I was no longer young and healthy. I wasn't there when I first got sick.
I didn't care, I just drank some ginger soup, but I didn't expect it to become so serious."
"No matter what age you are, you can't stop taking medicine!" Wen Xi said with a frown on her face, "Even if you are in good health, you can't do it by yourself!"
Kangxi had a bright smile on his face, twisted his gentle nose, and said, "I got it!"
"Sneeze!" Wen Xi suddenly sneezed loudly and hurriedly covered her mouth with her hands.
Kangxi's hand suddenly tightened and he said: "You said you couldn't mess with it! So did you, and you actually fell asleep on the edge of my bed! It's also those slaves who didn't do their best and didn't even put on any clothes!"
Wen Xi shook her head and said, "My concubine is fine. They are already busy serving the emperor. What's more, it's warm in summer, so it's not a big deal. Ah Sneeze——"
Kangxi frowned, turned around and ordered: "Ask Gu Chengzong to prepare a dose of medicine for the imperial concubine!"
"Ah?" Wen Xi shook her head hurriedly, "I'm really fine, I just need to go back and drink the ginger soup!"
Kangxi suddenly stretched out his finger and poked Wen Xi's forehead hard: "Who said that no matter what age you are, you must take medicine?!"
Wen Xi immediately grimaced. Naturally, she was most afraid of taking Chinese medicine, but if she sneezed twice, was it that serious? Just go back and drink some ginger soup and sweat! But Kangxi had said something, and Wen Xi would not be allowed to do so.
Xi objects.
When the medicine was brought up, Wen Xi and Kangxi each had a large bowl of thick, dark and bitter medicinal juice. Wen Xi's scalp went numb after just looking at it. Kangxi smiled and said, "I will drink the medicine with you."
Who is accompanying whom?! Wen Xi pouted her face and was full of reluctance. She could only hold her nose and pour it into her throat. The concoction was as bitter as yellow lotus. When it reached her mouth, her throat seemed to be stuck.
No matter what, she couldn't go down. Wen Xi could only close her eyes and swallow hard.
After drinking a bowl of medicine, her stomach was in turmoil, and she wanted to rush out immediately. Wen Xi had to quickly grab the candied fruit next to her and stuff it into her mouth to suppress the urge to vomit and the surging bitterness.
With a smile in his eyes, Kangxi said: "That's right." As he said that, he picked up the medicine bowl and drank it as if drinking water. His face was calm and his throat was rolling.
Wen Xi really doubted that her bowl was different from Kangxi's bowl!
Wen Xi took two deep breaths and said, "It's getting late, I, my concubine, should go back."
Kangxi pressed Wen Xi's shoulder and said, "The wind has picked up late at night, so don't let me get cold again." He then said with a smile, "Now, you and I are all sick, and we don't have to worry about anyone infecting anyone."
Xiao Quanzi offered another bowl of honey water to Wen Xi and quietly withdrew. The sweet taste of honey water in Wen Xi's mouth gradually eased the bitter taste in her throat and calmed the discomfort in her stomach.
Kangxi was ill, so the dinner was specially made of vegetarian dishes, including asparagus, assorted vegetarian dishes, lotus root tofu, jade bamboo shoots and bracken, fresh mushrooms and cabbage, lotus root starch dumplings, etc. It was fresh and refreshing, and could also be eaten, so I picked it up warmly.
I ate it if I liked it, and drank a cup of rock sugar bird's nest.
Although it was getting late, Kangxi didn't intend to sleep. He put on some clothes and reviewed the memorial under the palace lantern. There was a flickering light in the palace, and Wen Xi couldn't sleep. Besides, he didn't feel sleepy now after sleeping for more than an hour before.
, he prepared a cup of mulberry, chrysanthemum and honey tea for Kangxi.
Kangxi didn't even raise his head, carefully reviewed the memorial, and said: "You go to bed first, don't wait for me."
Wen Xi whispered softly: "I am not sleepy either."
Kangxi suddenly raised his head, smiled slightly and pulled Wen Xi to sit next to him, "I asked you to stay up late with me."
Wen Xi always took a break as soon as it got dark and never stayed up late. I'm afraid Kangxi was just the opposite. He rarely stayed up late, right? There were a lot of memorials piled up on the desk. I'm afraid it would take some time and he couldn't review them until his son's time.
It’s over. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation.)
ps: "Pastoral Housewife" comes to ancient times where you are busy farming, your sister-in-law is the best, your mother favors sons over daughters, you have to strengthen yourself in the garden, find a good son-in-law, make treasures, and turn the grass roots into a golden kiln.