The Virtuous Concubine

This month is destined to be a month full of things.

The Fourth Prince moved out of Yonghe Palace with a mixture of anticipation and reluctance, and began to live next to several other princes. Before moving out, he specifically asked Rong Ji, the imperial physician who was often used in Yonghe Palace, to come over and help him check the princes.

As the son of his beloved, Rong Ji loved his wife and his family, so he naturally did his best. After all this trouble, he did find some inappropriate things, but they were not harmful. It was just that long-term use would cause discomfort in various small places.

Seeing that although Rong Ji was young, he was very good at medicine and work, the Fourth Prince was relieved and chatted with Rong Ji who was checking: "How long have you served the Empress Defei?"

When Rong Ji heard this, he almost bit his tongue in panic: "Uh... I started treating Concubine De when the twins were four months pregnant, and since then I have been taking care of Concubine De's... physical condition."

The Fourth Prince nodded approvingly. He remembered such a long time ago so clearly, which obviously showed that he cared about his mother.

He remembered what his mother had said to him last time about freedom and companionship, and frowned again: "How is my mother's health?"

Rong Ji was a little puzzled, but he still said what he and Sister Malu had agreed on: "The Virtuous Concubine is blessed by heaven and is in good health. She may have some minor ailments due to the weather, but overall she is fine."

The Fourth Prince was relieved at this point, but he waved his hand and Gao Wuyong beside him brought up a whole plate of dazzling gold ingots and placed them on the table, which frightened Rong Ji so much that he knelt down.

The Fourth Prince looked at Rong Ji, who was respectfully and fearfully looking down at him, and asked him with satisfaction, "It is said that it is very difficult for women to give birth, and there will be some deficits after giving birth. Especially for twins, did your mother have any hidden dangers after giving birth to twins? It has been so long, and you haven't given me a brother or sister."

Rong Ji was filled with anxiety when he heard this, but he just kowtowed and said, "I hope your Majesty the Virtuous Concubine is in good health. I will do my best to take care of your health."

The Fourth Prince was not happy with him pretending to be stupid. He must understand what he meant!

He felt that his mother already had him and the twins, which was enough. Fourteen, that bastard who only caused trouble for him, really didn't need to be born.

Without Fourteen, he could still accept everything now. If Fourteen was here, he couldn't guarantee that his mother would not become the same as she was in her previous life.

But the imperial physician under my mother's command was indeed loyal to her, and the Fourth Prince knew that he could not be bribed in a short time. Therefore, he did not say it clearly, but only watched the imperial physician's head bruised from knocking his head, and then waved his hand and let him take the plate of gold and leave without saying anything.

This imperial physician is ungrateful, forget it. I have other things to do.

Because of the great joy of recovering Taiwan, Kangxi announced that he would offer sacrifices to the Taimiao and inform his ancestors. This was what the Fourth Prince had to do.

Unlike before, this time Kangxi asked the prince to read the sacrificial text himself.

The prince lived up to everyone's expectations. Not only was his appearance extremely outstanding, but his every move and gesture also showed extraordinary grace, which made the princes and ministers below sigh that the Qing Dynasty had a successor.

Kangxi looked at the prince with his eyes full of praise and pride. He was very satisfied with the prince's performance. Although he knew that all his sons were good, the prince was raised by him personally, so naturally he was different from his other sons.

But... He temporarily suppressed his worries and listened attentively to Yinreng's eulogy.

The ceremony finally ended, Yinreng slowly stepped down from the altar and stood in front of Kangxi: "Father, I have fulfilled your mission."

Kangxi was so pleased that he nodded: "You did a good job."

Turning around, Kangxi quietly asked the prince: "Can Yinreng still hold on?"

Ever since the foreign spy poisoned Yinreng, he was very worried that Yinreng's asthma would relapse. The shadow cast by that crisis on Kangxi always loomed in his heart, and he could not let it go.

However, several doctors in the Imperial Medical Bureau said that the disease cannot be cured, and one should not overwork or come into contact with the triggers (allergens) again. One should take Sanao Decoction or Huagai Powder, as well as acupuncture and diet therapy to take good care of oneself, otherwise it will break out again.

The procedure of offering sacrifices to the Taimiao is not only complicated and tedious, but the auspicious clothes worn are also heavy.

The prince nodded slightly: "Don't worry, Father. I'm fine." After saying that, he pursed his lips, as if he was restraining something.

The fourth prince, who was ranked first, naturally saw it. Mother said that the symptoms of asthma usually include repeated attacks of wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness and coughing, and the prince probably had some attacks.

When the father and son finished talking and everyone dispersed to rest, the Fourth Prince slowly stepped forward and handed the Crown Prince a sachet: "This is what my mother asked the imperial physician to make for me. It can refresh my mind. Second brother, will you feel better if you try it?"

In addition to mint, camphor and other refreshing spices, the fourth prince also put some smelling salts from the West in the sachet. These smelling salts are also called deer horn wine. Nan Huairen said that smelling salts are a must-have for the upper-class "ladies" in the English and French courts.

People in the West believed that women should be weak and petite, and should faint when seeing something inappropriate. That was what a superior woman should be. Therefore, all the nobles carried smelling salts so that they could be "woken up" or "awakened" immediately.

It is a bit risky for the Fourth Prince to do this, after all, this thing may not be the right treatment.

But he thought, if the treatment was not appropriate and had no effect, the prince would have an asthma attack in such a large occasion, which would inevitably cause turmoil in the court and the country, and everyone would reconsider their stance because of the prince's health.

If someone thinks there is something wrong with my sachet, I might get a little scolded, but that’s no big deal.

This thing is non-toxic no matter how you check it. Besides, I have good intentions, don't I?

If it is the right treatment, the prince will also accept my kindness. What's more, the emperor is still watching.

He likes the drama of brothers being friendly and respectful to each other.

The prince took it generously, ignoring the eunuch Chen Xin's obstruction, and put it directly in front of his nose and sniffed it gently. Xiao Si said that it was De E Niang who asked the imperial physician to prescribe it. It might not be effective, but it must be non-toxic. So he used it without worry.

It feels better now!

He always felt short of breath before. This sachet actually has no fragrance, only a fresh smell with a slight stimulation.

But it was this stimulation that made the prince feel as if his nasal cavity and chest cavity were opened up, and he could finally breathe in some air.

The prince closed his eyes and took a deep breath, feeling the air flowing through his chest, alleviating the lingering feeling of suffocation and oppression.

Seeing that the prince's expression had eased, Chen Xin was relieved and asked softly, "Your Highness, do you feel better?"

The prince nodded and smiled: "Much better, this sachet may be simple, but it has miraculous effects."

He knew that all things of De'er Niang were inexplicably useful. As he spoke, the prince unceremoniously tied the sachet "given by De'er Niang to the Fourth Prince" around his waist, with no intention of returning it.