Quickly Transmigrate to Save the Child of Heaven

Emperor Qianlong sat in his imperial study, rubbing his temples wearily. He had just finished handling court affairs and, having heard about the trivialities of the harem, felt incredibly tired. Recalling his past actions, he couldn't help but feel a surge of self-blame and doubt.

He recalled his past absurdities and felt a surge of anxiety. Now that Concubine Ling had been demoted, the harem needed someone to manage it. Thinking back on his previous behavior towards the Empress, he felt completely lost. Emperor Qianlong hurried with Li Yu to Kunning Palace. Along the way, Li Yu felt uneasy, wondering why the Emperor was in such a hurry to reach the Empress's chambers. As he walked quickly, he carefully observed Emperor Qianlong's expression, trying to discern any clues.

When they finally arrived at Kunning Palace, the sight before them made Li Yu gasp. This once magnificent and solemn palace now appeared dilapidated. The faded vermilion doors and windows, and the peeling paint on the walls gave off a sense of desolation and loneliness.

Walking into the courtyard, a chilling, desolate atmosphere hit me. The once bustling and bustling courtyard was now barren, overgrown with weeds and strewn with fallen leaves. The only visible figure was an elderly nanny, quietly sweeping the yard.

As the Qianlong Emperor watched all this, his face gradually turned red with anger. He clenched his fists tightly, his eyes gleaming with fury. Li Yu stood by, too frightened to speak, fearing he would offend the Emperor.

"Go! Send all the officials of the Imperial Household Department to the Ministry of Punishment!" Emperor Qianlong roared. His voice echoed in the empty courtyard, frightening Li Yu.

Li Yu quickly nodded in agreement and turned to leave. He knew the emperor was truly furious this time and that the officials responsible must be sent to the Ministry of Punishment for punishment as soon as possible. Otherwise, the consequences would be disastrous.

Emperor Qianlong looked at the desolate Kunning Palace with a heavy heart. The mother of a nation actually lived in such a place, without even a servant. This was a complete insult to the Empress Dowager and a disrespect to the entire imperial family.

Emperor Qianlong walked into the bedroom and saw the empress covering her mouth, her body trembling slightly, and coughing violently. Guilt and worry suddenly surged in his heart, and he hurriedly shouted, "Quick, go call the imperial physician!"

Upon hearing the emperor's order, Li Yu immediately turned and ran away. Meanwhile, Emperor Qianlong said to the eunuch beside him, "Go to the Imperial Household Department and have them replace everything in Kunning Palace. Then you personally select a few servants to serve the empress. Quickly!"

After receiving the order, the eunuch hurried away. Emperor Qianlong quickly walked to the Empress, gently held her hand, and asked with concern, "Empress, how do you feel?"

The Queen raised her head, forced a smile, and said, "Your Majesty, I am fine. It's just that the weather has turned cold these days and I have a cough."

Emperor Qianlong frowned and said, "Don't be stubborn. You must get enough rest. The imperial physicians will be here soon and will treat you."

The Queen nodded, tears glistening in her eyes. She had never expected to see the Emperor come to Kunning Palace to see her. She was so happy...

A short while later, Li Yu and the imperial physicians arrived in a hurry. After paying their respects to Emperor Qianlong, the physicians began to examine the empress. Emperor Qianlong waited anxiously, frequently asking the physicians about the empress's condition.

After a thorough diagnosis, the imperial physicians finally breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Your Majesty, the Empress is in very poor health and needs careful recuperation. Her cough is due to a weak constitution and a cold. As long as she takes her medicine regularly and gets enough rest, she will recover quickly."

After hearing this, Emperor Qianlong felt relieved. He said to the imperial physicians, "You must take good care of the Empress and not neglect her in any way."

The imperial physicians nodded in agreement. Emperor Qianlong then said to Li Yu, "Go to the Imperial Household Department and have them prepare some nourishing food and medicinal herbs to nourish the Empress."

Li Yu responded and went back to the Imperial Household Department to make arrangements. Emperor Qianlong sat beside the Empress, patted her hand gently, and said, "Empress, you should have a good rest. I will always be with you."

The queen was moved and said, "Your Majesty, as long as you are well, I will be fine."

Qianlong stayed in Kunning Palace for a long time, until nightfall, and only left after dinner. Before leaving, the imperial physician reported the empress's condition to him, telling him in a heavy tone that her health was seriously depleted. Judging from her current condition, even with careful nursing care, she could only live for about three more years.

After returning to the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Qianlong felt a heavy heart, his mind racing. He recalled the many years he and the empress had spent together since their youthful marriage. Now, faced with the reality of her grave illness, he felt an immense sense of self-blame and guilt.

Qianlong paced the palace, worried about the empress's illness. Suddenly, he remembered the magical maid Xiaoyanzi. Perhaps she could save the empress. A glimmer of hope flashed in Qianlong's eyes, and he immediately hurried to Yunmeng Palace with Li Yu.

As the night deepened, the lanterns in the palace swayed in the wind, lighting the way forward. Li Yu followed closely behind Qianlong, wanting to remind the emperor that it was getting dark, but Qianlong was so anxious that he didn't even give him a chance to speak.

Along the way, Qianlong's steps were quick and firm, his mind completely focused on the Queen. He recalled Xiaoyanzi's extraordinary background and her previous methods, and secretly prayed that she could come up with a way to save the Queen.

Finally, they arrived at Yunmeng Hall. Qianlong could not wait to enter the hall, looking everywhere for Xiaoyanzi. Li Yu followed breathlessly behind, secretly muttering to himself about the emperor's eagerness.

Inside the palace, Xiaoyanzi had just finished her bath, and Chunhua was brushing her hair. She was dressed in a pink nightgown. She was startled to see Qianlong walk in. Xiaoyanzi's pink lingerie accentuated her graceful figure, and her face, fresh from her bath, was rosy and adorable. Qianlong blushed for a moment, then retreated to the main hall to wait for Xiaoyanzi to change. After he left, Xiaoyanzi finally came to her senses and asked Qiuyue, "Was that the Emperor just now? Why did he come to my place so late?"

Chunhua said: "Yes, princess! I will dress you up and change your clothes..."

Xiaoyanzi waved her hands and said, "Just help me put my hair up, and go get me some clothes from the closet..."

Sitting in the hall drinking tea, Qianlong kept thinking about the scene just now, feeling a surge of heat and embarrassment. He hadn't thought Xiaoyanzi was very beautiful before, but now she seemed both elegant and beautiful. Then he smiled...

At this time, Xiaoyanzi came out after changing her clothes. Seeing Qianlong, she smiled uncomfortably and said, "Your Majesty, why are you here so late?"

Qianlong looked at Xiaoyanzi with a hint of tenderness in his eyes, and said softly, "I just wanted to come and see you. Have you been eating and sleeping well recently?"

Xiaoyanzi smiled and replied, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I'm doing fine!"

Qianlong nodded and continued chatting with Xiaoyanzi. The conversation between the two was relaxed and happy, as if they had forgotten the previous awkwardness.

It wasn't until Li Yu reminded him that Qianlong remembered and said, "Shuhua, the Queen is seriously ill and in poor health. The imperial physician says she only has three years left. Do you have any solution..."

Xiaoyanzi took a sip of tea and said, "It's unlikely to be cured, but we can find a way to extend your life by two years. Furthermore, you must avoid anger and overwork during these years."

Qianlong felt disappointed after hearing this, but fortunately Xiaoyanzi could extend the queen's life.

Xiaoyanzi: "Your Majesty, Xiaoyanzi has something to ask you. Are you planning to make the Fifteenth Prince your heir?"

Qianlong: "Shuhua and the harem are not allowed to interfere in government affairs!"

Xiaoyanzi smiled and said, "I'm only a princess, not a concubine in the harem, so I can't be considered a harem official. But today, I was free and calculated the fate of the Qing Dynasty, and I found that it would begin to decline after you. So the most likely candidate is the heir. I know the Fifth Prince isn't suitable to be the heir, so the most likely candidate is the Fifteenth Prince, born to Concubine Wei. Although the Twelfth Prince is the legitimate son, for so many years, the Empress has kept him mediocre to protect him from harm, and hasn't taught him any talents."

Qianlong felt awkward. His legitimate son had been ruined because of him. The Fifth Prince's association with the White Lotus made him unfit to be the heir. If it was indeed as Xiaoyanzi had said, then he should reconsider his decision. This matter concerned the fate of the Qing Dynasty...