in2ebook Chapter 275 Consort Fucha
Chapter 275 Consort Fucha
At this moment, Nian Shilan coldly said from the side:
"Time waits for no one, and the Emperor must make a decision in the court."
If the Emperor is bedridden for a long time, what will become of the affairs of state?
Her tone was cold and stern, clearly indicating that she was not satisfied with Wen Shichu's answer.
Wen Shichu seemed startled by Nian Shilan's words and immediately knelt down.
"Your Majesty, please calm your anger. Your humble servant will do everything in his power to heal His Majesty."
Fucha Peiyun coughed lightly.
"Shilan, don't worry, the Emperor is a lucky man and will be blessed by Heaven."
"Physician Wen, please focus on treating him diligently. If you need anything, please let us know."
Zhen Huan listened silently to the whole time, pondering to herself.
She always felt that this matter was not so simple; the emperor's sudden illness might have other hidden reasons.
It's likely that Empress Fucha is involved.
Just then, Su Peisheng hurried in, a look of anxiety on his face.
"Your Majesties, the princes have heard that the Emperor is ill..."
They were all waiting outside the palace, asking if they could be allowed to enter and visit.
Su Peisheng bowed and said.
Fucha Peiyun and Nian Shilan exchanged a glance and a look.
Fucha Peiyun pondered for a moment, then said softly, "Let them in."
Su Peisheng accepted the order and left. A short while later, Prince Dun, Prince Zhuang, and several other princes filed in.
As soon as they entered the palace, their eyes fell on the big, fat orange cat.
Seeing him lying motionless on the bed, everyone's expressions turned serious, and they looked worried.
At this moment, Prince Dun spoke first:
"With the Emperor in such a state, the court cannot be without a ruler for even a day."
In my humble opinion, it would be better to first establish a crown prince to oversee the state, in order to stabilize the court.
As soon as he finished speaking, the hall fell silent.
All eyes turned to Fucha Peiyun and Nian Shilan, waiting for their response.
Fucha Peiyun was silent for a moment, then slowly said:
"This matter is of great importance. Perhaps we should first see what His Majesty himself thinks?"
Her voice was calm and composed, revealing a composed demeanor.
Having said that, Fucha Peiyun slightly turned her head and glanced at everyone present.
Finally, it settled on the big, fat orange cat on the bed.
Although the big fat orange cat was unable to speak at this moment,
But his eyes met those of Fucha Peiyun.
Surprisingly, the panic he had shown earlier was gone from his eyes.
Instead, he seemed thoughtful.
After all, he had been an emperor for many years, and he still managed to remain calm at this moment.
Nian Shilan frowned slightly and said softly:
"Establishing a crown prince to oversee the state is a matter of great importance concerning the foundation of the nation, and naturally, we should obey the emperor's decree."
However, His Majesty is currently unwell, and matters of state cannot be delayed for too long.
Several princes came to the bedside of the fat orange tree and looked at him with solemn expressions.
Prince Dun took a deep breath and spoke first:
"Your Majesty, your health is not good, but matters of state are of utmost urgency."
In my humble opinion, it would be better to first establish a crown prince to oversee the state, so that you can focus on recuperating. What do you think?
As soon as he finished speaking, the other princes nodded in agreement.
They all believed that this was the best expedient measure at present, which could temporarily stabilize the political situation.
Big Fat Orange lay on the bed, listening to the princes' words, his brows furrowed tightly.
He was now at the height of his power and self-satisfaction.
How could they be willing to establish a crown prince now and let him oversee the country?
This not only means that he will temporarily relinquish control of the court,
It is more likely that the crown prince will take the opportunity to consolidate his power, posing a threat to his position.
Although he had long ago hidden the secret edict that made Hongchang his heir behind the plaque of Zhengda Guangming.
But unless absolutely necessary, he would never want this secret edict to be made public.
After all, the Emperor has been on the throne for many years, so it's not impossible for him to do so as well.
However, cruel reality ruthlessly told him,
His current physical condition makes it difficult for him to continue handling the complex affairs of the court.
He knew in his heart that if the delay continued, the situation in the court would inevitably descend into turmoil.
After careful consideration, he finally decided to face reality.
He then nodded slightly to Prince Dun and the others, indicating his agreement with their proposal.
Upon seeing this, Prince Dun quickly said, "Then, if His Majesty wishes to establish the Fifth Prince as the Crown Prince,
Please nod your head.
However, the chubby orange did not react at all after hearing this.
Seeing this, Prince Dun hesitated for a moment, then asked again:
"Does His Majesty intend to make the Sixth Prince the Crown Prince?"
This time, the chubby orange cat finally reacted, and everyone's eyes were on him.
He nodded slightly, indicating his agreement to make the Sixth Prince the Crown Prince.
This subtle action, though seemingly insignificant, was noticed by everyone present.
The princes looked relieved; a huge weight had been lifted from their hearts, and they all breathed a sigh of relief.
Upon seeing this, Prince Dun quickly stepped forward and respectfully said:
"Since His Majesty has agreed, then we, your humble servants, will immediately begin preparations."
"Establish a crown prince to oversee the state as soon as possible to stabilize the court."
Fucha Peiyun and Nian Shilan exchanged a glance, neither of their expressions showing any significant change.
But they were all secretly pleased.
They had been waiting for this day for a long time, and now their wish had finally come true.
As the new crown prince's biological mother, Fucha Peiyun could no longer remain silent.
She hesitated for a moment, then spoke:
"Your Majesty, Your Highnesses, Hongchang is young and I'm afraid he is not up to the task."
Her words revealed a hint of worry, but she immediately followed up with:
"However, since His Majesty has already agreed, I have nothing more to say."
I only hope that the princes and ministers will provide more support.
"Have Hongchang familiarize himself with court affairs as soon as possible in order to stabilize the court."
"Once the Emperor recovers, the power of the court will be returned to him."
Nian Shilan then added, "Hongchang is still young, and court affairs are complex."
We still need the support of all the princes and ministers.
The princes nodded in agreement, indicating their full support for the Crown Prince's overseeing of the country.
Prince Dun said, "Your Majesties, please rest assured."
Your humble servants will do their utmost to assist the Crown Prince and ensure the stability of the court.
"Your Majesty, please rest assured and recuperate. We are here to handle matters of state; there will be no trouble."
Fucha Peiyun nodded slightly and said gratefully, "Your Highnesses have been so devoted; on behalf of the Emperor, I thank you all."
I urge all princes and ministers to prioritize national affairs, unite as one, and overcome this difficult time together.
Nian Shilan added, "The affairs of the court concern the foundation of the nation; there can be no negligence whatsoever."
The princes and ministers are all pillars of the court.
I hope everyone can cooperate sincerely to ensure the stability of the court.
His Majesty is unwell, but as long as everyone works together, the affairs of the court will surely be handled properly.
Prince Zhuang said, "Your Majesties, please rest assured, your humble servants will do our utmost."
"His Majesty is currently ill and needs rest, so we, your humble servants, will take our leave now."
Fucha Peiyun and Nian Shilan said, "Please take your time, Your Highnesses."
After bowing slightly to Fucha Peiyun and Nian Shilan, the princes withdrew from the Hall of Mental Cultivation in turn.
Only Fucha Peiyun, Nian Shilan, Wen Shichu and other imperial physicians, as well as Su Peisheng and Zhen Huan remained in the hall.
Fucha Peiyun turned to look at Wen Shichu and said in a serious tone:
"Imperial Physician Wen, I entrust His Majesty's condition to you. Do everything in your power to save him, no matter what."
If His Majesty can recover soon, it will not only be a blessing for the Qing Dynasty, but also a blessing for all of us.
She paused slightly, then added:
"If you need any special medicinal materials, just let us know, and the palace will provide full support."
Wen Shichu quickly cupped his hands and replied, "Your humble servants will certainly do their utmost and dare not slacken in the slightest."
However, the Emperor's condition is complex, and we need the two Empresses' understanding.
Nian Shilan nodded and said:
"Physician Wen, please go ahead and treat him. As long as you can cure the Emperor, we will definitely not treat you unfairly."
Wen Shichu and the others quickly took their leave and began preparing medicine for Da Pangju.
Su Peisheng carefully served Da Pangju from the side, wiping the sweat from his forehead from time to time.
Only then did Nian Shilan ask, "Eunuch Su, why did His Majesty drink so much wine last night?"
Why didn't you try to persuade them?
Upon hearing Nian Shilan's question, Su Peisheng's face showed a hint of embarrassment, but he still answered respectfully:
"Your Majesty, His Majesty was in a very good mood last night."
He said he wanted to have a drink with Consort Wan.
As soon as Consort Wan arrived, this servant withdrew.
The servant had no idea what happened afterward.
Nian Shilan frowned slightly, turned her gaze to Zhen Huan, and spoke with a hint of scrutiny:
"Consort Wan, was you aware that His Majesty drank excessively last night?"
Zhen Huan's heart tightened, but she remained calm on the surface and gave a slight curtsy, saying:
"Your Majesty, His Majesty was indeed in a good mood last night and offered to have a drink with me."
"Your Majesty, I had intended to advise you to drink less, but Your Majesty is in high spirits, and I dare not spoil your enjoyment."
Nian Shilan narrowed her eyes slightly, her gaze sweeping over Zhen Huan like a knife.
It seemed they were trying to find a flaw in her calm expression.
A moment later, she snorted coldly, her tone tinged with displeasure:
"Consort Wan is usually very intelligent. Does she not know that it is a great taboo for the Emperor to drink too much alcohol?"
Even if we don't want to spoil the fun, we should at least try to get the Emperor to drink less.
Zhen Huan's heart skipped a beat, but she remained composed on the surface, lowered her head slightly, and said softly:
"Your Majesty is right, I know I was wrong."
"I was only concerned with Your Majesty's happiness at the time and overlooked these details; it was indeed my oversight."
Nian Shilan was dissatisfied, saying, "The Emperor's health is the foundation of the nation; it's not something you can just gloss over with a single oversight."
Because of your negligence, the Emperor was harmed.
Now that you're bedridden, can you shoulder this responsibility?
Zhen Huan pondered to herself that the Emperor's sudden collapse without warning was probably not a coincidence.
It is highly likely that Fucha Peiyun was impatient for Hongchang to ascend the throne as soon as possible, so she secretly sabotaged the emperor.
Zhong, Zhen Huan thought and thought, but still couldn't figure out what methods Fucha Peiyun had used.
Even Wen Shichu, a doctor with superb medical skills, failed to notice anything amiss.
Although Zhen Huan already had this suspicion in her heart
However, she did not show any unusual expression on the surface and remained calm and composed.
Just then, Fucha Peiyun suddenly spoke up, trying to ease the tense atmosphere. She said:
"Shilan, Consort Wan must have acted unintentionally."
"The most urgent matter right now is to focus on His Majesty's illness."
Upon hearing this, Nian Shilan snorted coldly, making no attempt to conceal her dissatisfaction, and retorted:
"An unintentional mistake? If it weren't for Consort Wan, how could His Majesty have acted this way?"
As a concubine in the imperial harem, she should have always kept the emperor's health and safety in mind.
However, due to her momentary negligence, the Emperor drank excessively.
That's why such serious consequences have occurred today. How can we let her off so easily?
If everyone in the palace uses momentary negligence as an excuse to shirk responsibility...
What rules are left in this harem?
"You've been in charge of this harem for years, how come you're still so soft-hearted?"
Seeing Nian Shilan's firm stance, Fucha Peiyun pondered for a moment before proposing:
"In that case, why not confine Consort Wan to Suiyu Pavilion for now?"
After the Emperor recovers, he will personally decide how to deal with her.
Fucha Peiyun's suggestion was certainly not out of genuine sympathy for Zhen Huan.
She simply didn't want to make things too obvious for the time being, lest she arouse the suspicion of Big Fat Orange.
After listening to Fucha Peiyun's words, Nian Shilan remained silent for a while, seemingly weighing the pros and cons.
After a moment, Nian Shilan nodded and said:
"Since you have pleaded for her so many times, then let's temporarily confine Consort Wan to Suiyu Pavilion."
However, if this matter causes the Emperor's condition to worsen,
Then Consort Wan's crimes would be compounded.
Zhen Huan listened to their conversation and couldn't help but sneer inwardly.
Fucha Peiyun and Nian Shilan played the roles of good cop and bad cop, respectively.
The two sang in perfect harmony, their coordination was flawless.
It's a pity she didn't realize sooner that the two of them were in cahoots.
Now she's like fish on a chopping board, completely at their mercy.
I had so many thoughts on my mind
Zhen Huan, however, showed no sign of her inner turmoil. She maintained her respectful posture and gave a slight curtsy, saying:
"Your Majesty, I thank you both for your magnanimity. I will certainly reflect on my mistakes in the Broken Jade Pavilion."
We pray that His Majesty will recover soon.
After Fucha Peiyun and Nian Shilan watched Zhen Huan leave,
The two exchanged a glance and walked to the bedside of the chubby orange cat without prior arrangement.
Fucha Peiyun's face was filled with worry. She gently held the big, chubby orange's hand and said softly:
"Your Majesty, you will definitely get better."
Hongchang is still so young; he needs your protection and guidance.
Those old foxes in the court will probably look down on Hongchang because of his youth and don't take him seriously.
Nian Shilan quickly nodded in agreement, saying, "Yes, Your Majesty, you must hold on!"
The old ministers in the imperial court were all formidable figures.
Hongchang is still young and inexperienced, and I'm afraid he will have difficulty managing them.
Only you can keep those old fogies in check and maintain the stability of the court.
The big orange cat is now unable to speak or move.
He felt terrible, but seeing that Fucha Peiyun and Nian Shilan didn't seem to want him dead...
Despite feeling very uncomfortable due to physical discomfort,
But seeing how much Fucha Peiyun and Nian Shilan cared for him, he felt somewhat relieved.
Big Fatty Orange felt a glimmer of hope; perhaps he could still get better.
He was unwilling to collapse.