Rong Fei is not honored

Upon hearing of the incident at Zhongcui Palace, Yuanxu was deeply worried about Ji Nai and feared that something might happen at Cining Palace while she was away. So she secretly poisoned the Empress Dowager.

Leaving behind the panicked crowd in Cining Palace caused by the Empress Dowager's fainting, Yuan Xu hurriedly returned to Zhongcui Palace, where she overheard the entire incident involving Ji Nai.

Yuan Xu was furious, but when she saw Ji Nai's right hand, which was wrapped up tightly, she felt so sorry for him that she wanted to cry.

After regaining consciousness, Ji Nai felt a sharp pain, and even though she was mentally prepared, she almost fainted again.

If only there were painkillers like Yuan Xu had mentioned. Ji Nai thought he might be hallucinating from the pain; how could he have just thought of Yuan Xu and then heard her voice the next moment? But Ji Nai quickly realized that this was not a hallucination.

Because Yuan Xu's cursing and even threats to poison Wuya Shi sounded so real, so real that everyone who heard it could feel her anger.

"At worst, I'll take her down with me!"

Ji Nai instantly snapped to his senses, fearing that if he hesitated even a second longer, Yuan Xu would really go and fight to the death.

Don't act impulsively.

"you're awake?"

【Um. 】

Ji Nai didn't open his eyes; he was in so much pain that he had no strength left in his body.

Yuan Xu said resentfully, "The Wuya clan is definitely not innocent in today's events. What do you plan to do?"

I'm not in the mood to think about that right now.

Yuan Xu wanted to cry again. It must be because Ji Nai was in too much pain. Before, she had been... Yuan Xu suddenly realized that something was wrong. Ji Nai's heart was not only listless, but also very calm.

Yuan Xu wasn't surprised by the former, but calm? Based on Yuan Xu's understanding of Ji Nai, there was definitely something going on here.

"Don't you have anything to say to me?"

【What? 】

Looking at Ji Nai, who was still pretending to be stupid, Yuan Xu said with a fake smile, "For example, this incident could have been avoided, but someone's old habit has resurfaced, and he doesn't take his health seriously."

【…】

"Ma Jiajinai! You're really something!" [...Wasn't that just a good self-inflicted injury tactic?]

"You bastard!"

Ji Nai skillfully began to coax people, presenting facts and reasoning, expressing that she really had a hard time, and that if she didn't do this, anyone could take advantage of her in the future.

In my position, even without actively making enemies, those people won't let me off the hook. Rather than passively reacting to their moves, I'd rather strike at their root.

Although Yuan Xu understood Ji Nai's difficulties, she still didn't want to forgive him easily, otherwise she would dare to do it again next time.

Not getting a response from Yuan Xu, Ji Nai was about to open his eyes when a warm, moist object pressed against his forehead.

It’s Kangxi.

Emperor Kangxi had been keeping a close eye on Ji Nai, and when the other man's aura changed, Kangxi knew that Ji Nai had woken up.

He thought that Ji Nai must be in too much pain, which was why he wasn't moving.

Ji Nai opened her eyes and found herself in Kangxi's arms. She was stunned. She hadn't moved since waking up, so when did he start holding her?

Looking up, Ji Nai immediately noticed Kangxi's reddened eyes.

I don't know what's wrong with him, but even though Ji Nai was very calm, after making eye contact with Kangxi, a wave of grievances welled up in his heart, and tears fell uncontrollably.

"It hurts."

Ji Nai's voice was low, and although he was merely stating a fact, his tearful tone sounded more like a plea. "I know, I will not let Wuya go."

He wouldn't, and couldn't, wrong Ji Nai again and again. Why should Ji Nai have to compromise for him time and time again? Wouldn't that be a betrayal of Ji Nai's feelings for him?

Perhaps that is why Ji Nai refused to give his whole heart.

Ji Nai pretended to be serious and said, "Perhaps Uya was also tricked."

"So what? I'll issue an edict immediately to settle your score." Immediately? Oh no, has she gone too far?

"No matter what, the imperial heir is innocent. Aren't you afraid of hurting the child? I'm not a petty person. Even if I want to vent my anger, I can wait until after the birth."

"I have no shortage of children."

Including his adopted daughter, Kangxi now has eight sons and six daughters who are still alive. Although he is not among the top emperors, the number is still quite considerable.

Ji Nai's heart skipped a beat. Only after seeing Yuan Xu's equally shocked expression did he believe he hadn't misheard.

"Your Majesty, this is not a wise move."

"Then I will be a foolish ruler for once." Kangxi's voice was firm, not joking.

Ji Nai's mind was buzzing, unsure how to react, a stark contrast to Yuan Xu's delight.

In a daze, Liang Jiugong returned. He noticed that Consort Rong had already woken up. He wanted to report on Wuya's situation first, but the words he was about to say took a different turn.

Liang Jiugong could certainly see clearly which was more important. As things stand, ten of the Wuya clan's children were not as good as one Consort Rong.

Naturally, compared to the situation of Uya, His Majesty was more eager to know what had happened.

Liang Jiugong first recounted the whole story he had uncovered, without embellishing anything.

When Liang Jiugong mentioned that he had also helped Wuya, Ji Nai's heart skipped a beat. Sure enough, the next second she felt the incredulous gaze from Kangxi, and she shrank her neck guiltily.

Even though she knew that Kangxi couldn't possibly understand her plans, the fact that she injured herself like this to save someone was enough to anger Kangxi.

Even their own son, Yinzhi, is still not forgiven by Emperor Kangxi, let alone an insignificant woman of the Uya clan.

Goodness, now we have to appease two ancestors.

After Liang Jiugong finished recounting what had happened, he thought for a moment and then added, "The imperial physician said that Lady Wuya had suffered a miscarriage... Consort Tongjia originally wanted to come to Zhongcui Palace, but this servant persuaded her not to."

Consort Tongjia's visit to Zhongcui Palace at this time was certainly not to visit the injured Consort Rong. It would be good enough if she didn't make a big fuss about Uya's miscarriage and demand an explanation from Zhongcui Palace.

Kangxi, of course, knew Consort Tongjia's temperament well, and said coldly, "She still has the nerve to cause trouble? She can't even control the servants in her own palace."

At present, Wuya is just a palace maid. Even if she becomes a concubine, as the head of Chengqian Palace, Consort Tongjia will still have the responsibility to supervise Wuya.

Ji Nai was injured because of Wuya, so how could Emperor Kangxi not be angry with Tongjia?

"They say it's a threatened miscarriage, but there are many different kinds of threatened miscarriages. What exactly is Uya's situation? Is there any bleeding?"

The three looked over at the sound and saw Chengrui and Saiyinchahun enter. Kangxi frowned; this concerned a palace dispute, and he did not want his sons to get involved.

Sainchahun immediately sensed his father's displeasure and, fearing he would be kicked out, preemptively said: