Rebirth of His Royal Highness Prince Chenghu

"Imperial Physician, what is the condition of my queen?" Banxia asked anxiously.

Doctor Chen sighed helplessly and shook his head: "Empress Zhao's cough is really difficult to cure."

Banxia couldn't help but ask, "Doctor, is there really no other way?"

Doctor Chen waved his hand helplessly and silently left the room.

Banxia: "Lüzhu, thank you for taking care of the Empress right now. I have to hurry to Kunning Palace to report the Empress's condition. Don't worry, I will be back as soon as possible."

Lu Zhu comforted her, "Don't worry, Sister Banxia, ​​I'll be there to protect the Empress."

Banxia nodded slightly, hurriedly left Chuxiu Palace and walked towards Kunning Palace.

Kunning Palace

Qingyao was lying on a recliner, lightly covered with a thin blanket, with a snow-white cat nestled on her legs, like a warm and peaceful painting.

Kangxi said softly, "My dear, if you feel sleepy, go back to the inner hall and rest. It's cold in the courtyard, don't catch a cold."

Qingyao said softly, "Husband, the sun is shining brightly in the yard. It's so pleasant to bask in the sun. You have a lot of memorials in your hand. Hurry and deal with them, or you'll have to stay up late again tonight."

Kangxi was delighted: "Haha, as long as you don't fall asleep, I'll be relieved."

Qingyao gently closed her eyes, her entire body like a still painting. Under the warm sunshine, she leisurely reclined on a recliner, enjoying the tranquility and comfort. At this moment, she seemed to be cut off from the world, immersed in her own world, feeling a unique sense of peace and beauty.

Matron Ling reported softly to Qingyao, "Your Majesty, the Banxia from Chuxiu Palace has arrived."

Qingyao smiled gently and said gracefully, "Let her in."

Nanny Ling nodded and gestured for Banxia to be brought in.

Banxia: "Your servant pays respects to the Empress, may the Empress be blessed with good health." She bowed respectfully.

Qingyao waved her hand and said coldly, "You don't have to be so polite. Tell me, what do you want to see me about?"

Banxia: "Your Majesty, today the Imperial Physician examined Concubine Zhao's pulse and discovered that her cough is extremely difficult to cure."

Qingyao smiled slightly, with a hint of unquestionable majesty in her tone: "I understand, you can leave now." Then, she waved her jade hand lightly, signaling the maid to leave.

Banxia lowered her head slightly, saluted gently, and then gracefully left Kunning Palace.

Qingyao: "Madam Ling, have your men run to the Imperial Hospital and ask for the doctor who took Concubine Zhao's pulse today."

Matron Ling: "Yes, Madam, I will give the order right away."

Qingyao asked with a hint of confusion, "Husband, how should I best handle the matter regarding Concubine Zhao?"

Kangxi: "What do you want to do, Qingqing?" Looking at her.

Qingyao sighed softly, "Maybe I'm powerless and can't do anything."

Time passed quickly, and on February 26, Concubine Zhao passed away in Chuxiu Palace.

Qianqing Palace

Kangxi instructed with concern: "We need to pay more attention to the Empress to avoid any unintentional collisions. At the same time, please do not go to Chuxiu Palace for the time being. After all, she is pregnant."

Liang Jiugong responded respectfully, "I will convey it immediately."

Kunning Palace

Qingyao sat upright on the Arhat couch, needle and thread flying in her hands as she carefully sewed a small bellyband. Every stitch and thread contained her meticulousness.

Matron Ling: "My Lady, please take good rest."

Qingyao instructed Matron Ling, "Please go to the prince's residence and see if the crown prince and the other princes need anything. If so, please let me know."

Matron Ling responded respectfully, "As you wish, Madam. I will go and check it out right away."

Qingyao gently put down her needlework and reached out to playfully play with the cute little cat slave beside her. The cat slave lay lazily beside her, enjoying Qingyao's caress and purring with satisfaction from time to time.

Evening

Kangxi brought Liang Jiugong to the Kunning Palace, asked him to wait outside, and then strode into the palace.

Qingyao gently picked up a piece of cake and offered it to the little cat. The little cat's eyes widened as it happily chewed the delicious cake, while Qingyao watched with a smile. The scene was filled with warmth and joy, bringing back memories of good times.

Kangxi asked, "Qingqing, do you feel unwell today?" After that, he gently lifted the bead curtain and walked into the inner hall.

Qingyao said, "No, he's very well behaved and hasn't had any morning sickness at all. I remember when I was pregnant with Baocheng, I felt really bad and couldn't eat anything."

Kangxi said, "That's great. If you need anything, just tell the kitchen to cook it for you. If you don't have the ingredients, you can go to the imperial kitchen to get them."

Qingyao responded with a smile: "Thank you, husband."

Kangxi: "Why thank me? We are husband and wife."

Qingyao said softly, "Come, sit down. It's so tiring to stand." As she spoke, she gently pulled him to sit down, and then naturally snuggled in his arms, as if all this was so natural.

Kangxi reached out and touched her inconspicuous belly.

Qingyao asked worriedly, "My husband, since Concubine Zhao has passed away, will there be any women from the Niuhulu family entering the palace?"

Kangxi: "Yes, there are concubines with different surnames. Guo Luoluo is an accident."

Qingyao asked, "If she enters the palace, how should I arrange her accommodation?"

Kangxi smiled slightly and said softly, "Chuxiu Palace will be fine."

Qingyao suggested, "In that case, then let's do as you say. Husband, how about we go to the back garden together to see those two iron-eating beasts?"

Kangxi readily agreed: "Okay, then I will go with you."

Qingyao slowly put on her embroidered shoes, the same color as her Manchu dress, and softly told Chunyu, "Prepare some apples for me."

Chun Yu responded respectfully, "Yes, my lady."

Qingyao: "Husband, let's go, hurry up."

Kangxi stood up and followed her: "Okay, I'll go with you."

Qingyao said to her husband with a worried look on her face, "Husband, I'm almost getting sick from being bored in this palace."

Kangxi asked, "My dear, what do you think?"

Qingyao sighed helplessly and said, "We can't get out even if I tell you." As she said that, she pulled him to the back garden.

Kangxi suggested: "How about letting Chunxi accompany you?"

Qingyao: "Don't delay the children's homework."

Kangxi: "Be good, wait until the little one comes out, and I will take you on a northern tour next year."

Qingyao said softly in a gentle tone: "Little guy, come and eat the apple."

Two cute ferruginous animals poked out from the grass nearby. Their furry bodies made people think of cheerful and cute pets.

Qingyao squatted down gently and handed the apple to the iron-eating beast.

The iron-eating beast gently took the apple, chewed it slowly, and enjoyed this rare delicious moment.

Qingyao gently touched the iron-eating beast in front of her and said softly, "Eat slowly."

Kangxi turned his head and looked at her with deep eyes. "How about you leave the palace and go back home tomorrow to check on the situation at home?"

Qingyao said politely, "It's against palace rules for a concubine to go home."

Kangxi stretched out his big hand, gently pulled her into his arms, and whispered to her comfortingly: "I'm sorry for wronging you, my dear."

Qingyao hugged his waist tightly and said softly, "I am willing to marry you and don't feel wronged at all."

Kangxi asked with some confusion, "Oh? During that argument, Qingqing said that it was the Imperial Madam's decree that you marry me. Is that true?"

Qingyao: "I just want to say that I did it willingly."

Kangxi smiled and nodded in agreement: "Qingqing, you have the final say." After watching the two iron-eating beasts finish eating the apples, he took the remaining two from Qingqing's hand and gently helped her feed them.

Qingyao shyly tugged at her husband's sleeve and said in a sweet voice, "Husband, can you do me a favor~"

Kangxi asked gently, "Qingqing, is there anything you want?" Then he gently hugged her, left the back garden and walked towards the bedroom.

Qingyao said softly, "Husband, can you design a cozy cabin for the iron-eating beast? In the cold winter, the bed in the cabin should be softer so that it won't be affected by the cold."

Kangxi: "Just tell the Imperial Household Department and they will make it for you."

Qingyao: "In that case, let the Ministry of Internal Affairs carefully build one."

Kangxi gently embraced her and returned to the bedroom. He considerately helped her sit on the comfortable Luohan couch. He asked attentively, "Are you hungry?"

Qingyao: "Husband, do you want to have dinner with me?"

Kangxi: "Well, I'll have dinner with you and stay here tonight."

Qingyao said softly, "If my husband wishes to stay overnight, I will certainly allow him to do so. How could I possibly stop him?"

Kangxi stroked Qingyao's cheek and said softly, "Qingqing, do you know? Chenghu is a child who is amazingly smart."

Qingyao: "Our son is very sweet and smart. He learned to speak very quickly when we taught him to speak when he was young."

Kangxi: "Yes. I taught him the art of governing a country, the art of controlling subordinates, riding, archery, martial arts, reading and calligraphy. He learned quickly and his handwriting is excellent."

Qingyao: "Then Chenghu must look like my husband."

Kangxi: "Our little princess will look like you in the future."

Qingyao lowered her head, a trace of worry in her eyes. "Husband, I actually have some selfish motives in my heart. I don't want our future child to be a little princess. I'm afraid that she will be like Sister Duanmin, dragged by fate to Mongolia to devote her life and never return."

Kangxi: "If there is an opportunity in the future, I will do my best to help you, let Chunxi stay in the capital, and protect her by your side."

Qingyao whispered softly, nestling in the chest of her beloved, the word "husband" containing endless affection and dependence.

Kangxi stroked her back gently, and the familiar touch warmed his heart. He told her affectionately, "My husband is here.

Qingyao said softly, "My dear husband, you see my father every morning at court. What do you think of his health?"

Kangxi: "Don't worry, I see that your father-in-law is in good health."

Qingyao smiled and said, "That's the best."

Kangxi: "How about you send someone back to Hesheli Mansion tomorrow to invite your mother-in-law to the palace to talk to you?"

Qingyao: "But... Concubine Zhao just passed away. Isn't it inappropriate for me to invite my mother to the palace?"

Kangxi: "Then I'll invite your mother to the palace in a few days."

Qingyao said softly, "Let's talk about it after your birthday."

"My dear, my birthday is coming soon. What gift will you give me?" asked Kangxi.

Qingyao said, "I made a set of casual clothes myself and embroidered a sachet. I also selected a piece of fine jade from the dowry and gave it to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to carefully craft a string of Buddhist beads and a ring for my husband. I hope he likes them."

Kangxi sighed, "Your Majesty's birthday gift really touched my heart!"

Qingyao: "My husband, you may think my birthday gift is suitable now, but when you see what the concubines in the harem have given you on your birthday, you will think my gift is shabby."

Kangxi replied: "No, I will immediately change the ring and the beads on my hand when you send me the birthday gift."

Qingyao: "Then I will trust my husband for now."

Kangxi gently held her little hand and sighed, "Your little hand is as smooth as silk and as warm as jade. I really can't let it go."

Qingyao: "This is how armor looks good."

Kangxi exclaimed: "It is still breathtakingly beautiful without the embellishment of armor."

Qingyao: "You can't do it without armor, otherwise your nails will break."

Kangxi said, "Then wear it. Tomorrow I will ask Liang Jiugong to look for it in my private storehouse. If I find it, I will send it to you. If not, I will ask the Imperial Household Department to make a new one for you and send it to you."

Qingyao: "Thank you, husband, I'm hungry.

Kangxi said, "Come here, serve the meal."

Liang Jiugong personally arranged the delicacies on the table, then respectfully stepped aside.

Qingyao carefully picked up the chopsticks, picked up each dish for him, and spread the food warmly, and every bite was full of love.

Kangxi asked with concern, "Aren't you hungry? Come and have your meal."

Qingyao smiled and nodded, then lowered her head to enjoy the food.

Kangxi gently picked up the dishes and placed them in front of her, his eyes full of doting: "Qingqing, eat more, don't be hungry."

Qingyao whispered to Kangxi, "My husband, don't starve yourself. Eat more."

Kangxi: "Okay," and then he accompanied her for dinner.

Qingyao sighed, "Those three little rascals, none of them are by my side."

Kangxi asked softly, "Isn't it good for me to stay with you?"

Qingyao sighed helplessly: "Alas, how can it be bad? But my husband, you are busy with all kinds of things every day, how can you have free time to accompany me.