The Virtuous Concubine

Kangxi would definitely find a way to withdraw his order, or let the prince go to the imperial mausoleum to pay homage and then come back soon.

When the Fourth Prince is well again, he might go and invite her in person. He must be furious, but he is so patient that he will probably go anyway.

Now I just need to talk to the Fourth Prince. But let's do it another day!

Malu felt like she was dying of exhaustion. Today, she not only appeased Kangxi and eased the tense relationship between the Crown Prince and the Fourth Prince, but also saved the Fourth Prince's future.

If the crown prince really went to the imperial mausoleum, the fourth prince would definitely be angered by Kangxi. So it was better to give each of them fifty lashes, which was most in line with Kangxi's wishes.

As for whether the Fourth Prince will be satisfied, it depends on how many ministers he can win over during this period of time.

Those who originally thought that Malu would anger Kangxi today had sent spies along the way.

When these people learned that Malu not only did not have a big quarrel with Kangxi and parted on bad terms, but instead sat in the imperial sedan chair back to Yonghe Palace, they were all shocked.

They were sure that Malu would be in trouble this time, but they did not expect this result. Everyone began to speculate on what means Malu had used to make Kangxi not only not angry, but also show such favor.

Soon, they no longer had to guess. Kangxi directly spread the news that Malu, despite being unwell, still took the overall situation into consideration and cared about the child and pleaded for the prince.

This news was like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, causing a great uproar in the palace. Those who had been waiting to see Malu laugh had to look at her with new eyes.

When Concubine Hui heard this, she couldn't even turn the Buddhist beads in her hands while chanting.

"Otherwise why is she the Imperial Concubine and I am just Concubine Hui..." She shook her head, feeling fortunate that she listened to the advice of her clan and secretly helped Imperial Concubine De.

The women in the palace only seek to protect their families, the emperor's favor and their children.

Concubine De never asked for rewards or titles for her family, and she even set stricter requirements and restrictions on her family, even though doing so would leave her with no one to support her.

She didn't care about the emperor's favor. She hadn't really suppressed anyone out of jealousy in all these years. She would protect a maid who climbed into the bed with her. She didn't care that the thirteenth prince, born to a maid, stole the limelight from the fourteenth prince.

The child has suffered so much injustice and harm, but she can ignore the fact that she is still in confinement and plead for mercy to the murderer!

Concubine Hui thought, who can beat such a ruthless person? She has no soft spots and no heart!

Ke Jing heard the news in front of Concubine Yi and Noble Lady Guo Luoluo, and couldn't help but sigh: "Noble Lady De is truly admirable. Such a broad mind and bearing are beyond the reach of ordinary people." Concubine Yi snorted and said: "Humph, she is the only one who knows how to be a good person. I think she is just trying to please the emperor. Now that she has done this, the emperor's favor to her will probably be even greater."

Ke Jing said quickly, "Empress Yi, I don't think Empress De is that kind of person. She pleaded for the prince despite the fact that she was still in confinement. If she was just trying to win favor, she was too desperate."

Concubine Yi stroked her temples and sneered, "You are just too naive."

She stretched out her finger and tapped Ke Jing's forehead: "Don't let your eyes be blinded by the fact that you and the Wen Xian sisters get along well. Who in this palace doesn't live for their own interests? Concubine De is no exception."

The noble lady Guo Luoluo next to her felt so sorry for her daughter that she didn't even take off Concubine Yi's armor. In case it pierced her daughter's forehead!

She quickly changed the subject, "Sister, you are right. Concubine De's move this time is indeed unexpected. However, the Crown Prince and the Fourth Prince are both people that the Emperor values. Concubine De pleaded for them. I'm afraid she just wanted to mediate so that things wouldn't get too awkward. We can just watch the show. After all, sister's Ninth Prince is getting old, and she's counting on him for the future."

The topic turned to her beloved son, and Concubine Yi was naturally very happy. She raised her chin slightly, her eyes full of pride and expectation: "Humph, Yinzhen is naturally very smart and capable. In the days to come, I also hope that he can achieve something."

Ke Jing received his mother's warning gaze and immediately lowered his head meekly.

Concubine Yi's mother hasn't woken up yet, but there's no need to remind her.

Ke Jing turned around and went to look for Wen Xian, but unfortunately he came to nothing. After Wen Xian and Yin Zuo knew about this, they immediately rushed to Yonghe Palace.

When the brother and sister arrived, Malu had already been settled in by the palace maids of Yonghe Palace and was surrounded tightly.

Wen Xian looked at Malu who was surrounded by the crowd, and felt a little sad: "Mother!"

The palace servants heard the princess' voice and made way for her.

Wen Xian and Yin Zuo walked up to Ma Lu and bowed. Ma Lu saw the two children in front of him and asked knowingly: "Why are you here? There is nothing wrong here, you don't have to worry."

Wen Xian's eyes were slightly red, and he said, "Mother, we heard that you were pleading for the prince, and we were worried, so we rushed here immediately."

Yinzuo also said immediately: "Mother, you took such a risk without caring that you are still in confinement. How can we not worry about you?"

Wen Xian rushed to Malu crying, and Yinzuo quickly asked all the palace maids to leave.

Seeing that everyone had left, Wen Xiancai continued, "I originally just disliked the crown prince, but now I find Fourth Brother extremely annoying as well!"

Before Malu could ask, Wen Xian showed an angry look on his face and sobbed, "Let them fight among themselves! Now they have caused you, my mother, so much trouble. I am really angry."

Malu and Yinzuo didn't know whether to laugh or cry when hearing this. Malu patted Wen Xian on the back and said, "You are crying and you want to kill them both. Are you serious?"

Wen Xian listened to Malu's words and her crying slowed down a bit: "Of course I am serious! They should be punished for not caring about our mother."

Yinzuo shook his head slightly and said, "Mother pleaded for them for the sake of the overall situation."

Wen Xian looked at Malu with red eyes and said, "Mother, why do you worry so much about them? They are not worth it at all."

Malu sighed and hugged the two children: "The ice is three feet thick, and it didn't freeze overnight. I'm pleading for them, and you two can understand the reason."

Wen Xian wiped his tears and said, "But mother, they may not appreciate your kindness."

Malu smiled and kissed Wen Xian on the forehead: "I don't ask them to appreciate it, I just ask for a clear conscience. And you two are the same, why don't you take care of your fourth brother? Don't show resentment in front of your fourth brother."

As a petty person, he would definitely keep it in mind. When Kangxi was alive, he would not let Wen Xian marry far away, but it is not certain about Yinzhen.

Yinzuo also nodded and said, "Sister, mother is right. We can't let Fourth Brother harbor resentment towards us. You should tone down your aggressive attitude."

Wen Xian asked Ma Lu: "Did Fourth Brother give any news to Mother?"