Transmigrating to the Qing Dynasty: The Beloved Princess Uses a System to Change the Plot

The Empress looked at Chunxiu kneeling before her, her face showing not only anger but also a hint of disappointment.

She drank a cup of tea, suppressing her anger, and slowly said, "You have been by my side for ten years."

"From the day you entered the palace, I have always trusted you and never mistreated you. Why did you hide this matter from me!"

If it weren't for the sudden arrival of Granny Chen, who was taking care of Bao Cheng, she probably wouldn't have known that Bao Cheng had been critically ill until he recovered.

If they dare to conceal Bao Cheng's illness today, they will dare to do other disloyal things tomorrow.

Bao Cheng and Yue'er are twins, a boy and a girl, and also the legitimate sons of the Empress, which already makes them stand out.

If the people serving them have even the slightest disloyalty, the two children could be in danger.

She couldn't afford to gamble, nor did she dare to.

Thinking of this, her gaze toward Chunxiu grew even more profound.

Chunxiu felt the Empress's gaze fixed on her.

She lowered her head, her expression hidden in the shadows, her tone tinged with guilt and remorse, "Please punish me, Your Majesty!"

The Empress Dowager is concerned about the safety of the two princes.

She was probably seen as a traitor who had betrayed her master in the eyes of the Empress.

But she did not regret her previous actions.

Hearing the unwavering resolve in Chunxiu's voice, the Empress became even more agitated, her already weakened body swaying slightly.

If I hadn't been sitting on the phoenix throne, I probably would have fallen to the ground.

She took a few deep breaths, her hand trembling as she pointed at Chunxiu, "Looking at you like this, do you think I can't bear to punish you!"

"This servant had no such intention!"

Chunxiu sensed something unusual in the Empress's tone.

She quickly raised her head.

The Empress's pale face flushed slightly with anger. She gripped the armrest of the phoenix chair tightly with one hand, trying to control her slightly trembling body.

“This servant knows that even if I had a great reason, I should not hide such an important matter. But Your Highness has been so worried and distressed these days. If you knew that His Highness the Crown Prince was critically ill, you would definitely not be able to hold on.”

Chunxiu hurriedly began to explain, but the Empress was unwilling to listen to her words.

She waved her hand, signaling another personal maid beside her to take Chunxiu away.

And he said to Granny Sun, "Transfer Chunxiu to the courtyard to be a cleaning maid!"

Granny Sun had served the Empress for many years.

She has her own children and has always treated the Empress as her own daughter.

Seeing the Empress's distress over Chunxiu, she immediately said with heartache, "Your Majesty is too kind-hearted. A palace maid like Chunxiu, who has selfish motives, should be sent directly to the Department of Cautious Punishment or the Department of Laundry."

As she spoke, Granny Sun reached out her fair hands, dipped them in the perfume cream, and gently massaged the Empress's temples.

The Queen's aching head felt much better after her massage.

After pausing for a moment, she immediately said, "Granny Sun, come with me to see the two children!"

“These past few days, I’ve been worried about seeing the children so weak, so I’ve only been sending maids and eunuchs to inquire about their condition. But these maids and eunuchs all have their own agendas. I can’t feel at ease until I see the two children with my own eyes!”

She was about to get up as she spoke.

Her face was still somewhat pale. As soon as she stood up, she swayed slightly, but fortunately, Granny Sun, who was standing nearby, caught her in time.

Seeing the Empress's appearance, Granny Sun said with some worry, "Your Majesty is so pale, I'm afraid she won't be able to see the two princes!"

"Why don't I, this old servant, go and visit the two princes on behalf of Your Highness? Surely Your Highness doesn't distrust me!"

With Chunxiu's previous concealment, the Empress indeed dared not trust Granny Sun.

She remained silent and slowly walked towards the door.

When Granny Sun saw her like this, she felt helpless and quickly followed after her.

At this moment, Mu Yue was being persuaded by the nanny beside her to drink her medicine.

Suddenly, they heard a servant's voice outside the door, "Her Majesty the Empress has arrived!"

Mu Yue's eyes lit up immediately, and she quickly walked towards the door.

She really didn't want to take the medicine, and she hadn't seen her mother, the Empress Dowager, for some time, so she naturally missed her.

"The Emperor's Mother~"

The door opened, and the Empress's pale face, tinged with worry, appeared before Mu Yue.

She walked quickly to the Empress, stretched out her chubby arm, and tried to help the Empress up.

Seeing her daughter's obedient appearance, the Empress smiled, and her pale face regained some color.

"It's so good that Yue'er is alright!"

"I wonder if your brother Baocheng can make it through this!"

The Empress gently patted Mu Yue's hair, her expression somewhat dazed.

The image of her eldest son, Chenghu, who died young, flashed through her mind.

Although Chenghu is young, he is very sensible and never causes his parents any worry.

Even when she was seriously ill in bed, she was still comforting herself, her mother.

But fate took Chenghu away.

Did she do something heinous that caused her Bao Cheng and Yue'er to face another critical illness?

Yue'er pulled through, but Bao Cheng...

As the empress pondered, her expression grew paler and paler.

Mu Yue didn't know what her mother was thinking, but she could see the worry and confusion on her mother's face.

She quickly tugged at the Empress's robe, "Empress Mother, with Father Emperor here, Brother Baocheng will definitely be alright."

When Emperor Kangxi heard that the Empress had come to see the Crown Prince despite her illness, he immediately rushed over.

As soon as I arrived, I heard Mu Yue's words.

He paused for a moment, a look of helplessness on his face.

If possible, he also hoped to protect his crown prince.

In the court and among the people, some people with ulterior motives have been spreading rumors that the crown prince and princess have contracted smallpox, which is a punishment from heaven for the emperor.

Some even foolishly demanded that he issue an edict of self-reproach.

If Bao Cheng really doesn't make it through, the Empress will definitely fall seriously ill, and then there will be more and more rumors circulating in the court and among the people.

The White Lotus sect, a popular movement against the Qing dynasty and aimed at restoring the Ming, will become increasingly rampant.

Whether as a father or as a monarch, Emperor Kangxi did not want anything to happen to the crown prince.

He strode up behind the Empress and said gently, "Bao Cheng's condition has improved. With the imperial physicians present, Your Majesty need not worry."

Upon hearing Kangxi's voice, the Empress immediately tried to curtsy.

But Emperor Kangxi helped her up, saying, "Your Majesty, there's no need for such formalities!"

The hand in his palm was cold and pale, and Kangxi couldn't help but show a hint of worry. "I've heard that you haven't had a proper rest these days. Why don't you rest more in the palace?"

After marrying into the palace, the empress was dutiful and observed proper etiquette.

Not only did he ensure the continuation of the Aisin Gioro family line, but he also managed palace affairs in an orderly manner.

Kangxi naturally had some special feelings for her.

Seeing her pale and weak appearance, Kangxi frowned deeply. "I will have the imperial physician take your pulse and prescribe some medicine to help you recover."

The Empress naturally appreciated Kangxi's concern.

But all she wanted to know at that moment was how her two children had contracted smallpox and whether they could survive it.

She immediately declined Kangxi's suggestion, her brows furrowing slightly, "This is an old ailment of mine, Your Majesty need not worry."

"Just protect him..."

Emperor Kangxi gently patted the Empress's hand and comforted her in a gentle voice, "Your Majesty need not worry. Bao Cheng has already contracted smallpox, and the most difficult time has passed. He will surely recover soon!"