frightfiction Chapter 1390: Evil Wind Enters the Body, Causing Continuous Weeping
Chapter 1390: Evil Wind Enters the Body, Causing Continuous Weeping
The eldest princess, who was sitting next to Concubine Zhuang, also looked curiously at the long table filled with objects.
However, instead of guessing what the fifth prince would grab, her attention involuntarily fell on the main seat.
I watched the Emperor and the Empress sitting side by side, talking in low voices.
Looking at the fourth prince twisting restlessly beside the wet nurse, his father looked at him with a hint of helplessness and indulgence.
The scene was so natural and intimate that it stung the princess's eyes...
She couldn't help but think back to a long time ago, when her mother was still alive, her father often visited them in Yongshou Palace.
My mother would smile gently, and I would snuggle in my father's lap, or be picked up and teased by my father.
At that time, Yongshou Palace was often filled with a light and homey atmosphere.
But...when did all this start to change?
Did it start from when my mother was banished to the cold palace?
Or did it start from when the Empress entered Yongshou Palace?
It seemed that it was becoming increasingly difficult for the emperor's gaze to fall on her...
Even when she occasionally saw him, his gaze was mostly one of stern scrutiny, lacking the warmth that once comforted her...
The eldest princess's small fingers twisted her belt unconsciously, and her heart seemed to be blocked by something.
Stuffy and a little sour.
She quickly lowered her head, afraid that others would see the inappropriate tears in her eyes.
Amidst the hustle and bustle of the festive atmosphere, the eldest princess felt a sense of loneliness that was out of place...
Under Chu'er's careful guidance and the gazes of everyone, the Fifth Prince slowly crawled forward two steps, his small body moving on the red satin.
His pair of black eyes swept over the dazzling array of items, and finally he stretched out his little hand and grabbed a longevity lock that was shining with silver light and engraved with the pattern of "Long Life".
When Chu'er saw this, her eyes instantly turned red and she was so excited that she almost cried.
To her, it didn't matter what symbols of civil and military prowess the Fifth Prince had captured. Her greatest wish was for this child, who had been predicted from birth to have a difficult life, to live a long and peaceful life!
This longevity lock is the auspicious omen that best fits her wish.
When the people watching the ceremony saw the Fifth Prince grab the item, no matter what they were thinking, they immediately put on smiles on their faces, and kept saying auspicious words: "Congratulations, Your Majesty, congratulations, Concubine Kang!"
"The Fifth Prince has grasped the Longevity Lock, and he will surely enjoy long-lasting blessings and a safe and smooth life!"
"This is a very auspicious sign!"
"The Fifth Prince will surely be able to turn misfortune into fortune and stay healthy!"
"..."
Even Nangong Xuanyu's brows softened a little when he saw the fifth prince holding the longevity lock, and there was a faint smile in his eyes.
He had no extra expectations for his frail son. He only hoped that the Fifth Prince would live up to his name and be safe every year.
Concubine Dun looked at this scene with mixed feelings.
She hated Concubine Kang and showed no mercy when she schemed to make her miss the canonization ceremony. But Concubine Dun did not vent her anger on the child who was destined to die soon.
Concubine Dun had long noticed that her Third Prince was somewhat different from the average person, his intellectual reactions always seeming to be a step behind the times. Privately, she was often frustrated and resentful about this.
But no matter what, Ajing is much better than the fifth prince who will not live past the age of twenty.
At least...Ajing can live safely.
However… just as the joyful atmosphere reached its climax, the Fifth Prince, who was held in Chu'er's arms and still holding the longevity lock, suddenly loosened his grip…
With a soft clang, the silver locket, symbolizing longevity, fell to the cold ground...
Then, with a cry of "Wa ...
During the ceremony of grasping the newborn baby, the lucky item fell to the ground and the prince burst into tears.
This sudden change suddenly froze the festive atmosphere in the hall!
Everyone's expression suddenly changed, and the laughter and joy stopped abruptly. Only the Fifth Prince's crying echoed in the hall, sounding particularly harsh and ominous...
Chu'er held the crying Fifth Prince in her arms, her face turning pale with anxiety. She tried to comfort him gently, but it was of no use. She could only look at Concubine Kang helplessly.
Concubine Kang stepped forward quickly, her face filled with the panic and worry that a mother should have. She trembled and said, "Sui'an! Sui'an, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell?"
She reached out to touch the fifth prince's forehead and found it burning hot.
The medicine took effect.
Seeing the Fifth Prince's genuine pain, Concubine Kang's heart ached.
This discomfort is about 70% real.
Nangong Xuanyu frowned and ordered in a deep voice, "Call the imperial physician!"
"Yes!"
Caiju responded immediately upon hearing this, turned around and walked out quickly.
Soon, Doctor Qiao hurried over with a medicine box.
After performing the ceremony, he carefully examined the Fifth Prince's complexion and tongue coating, and took his pulse. Then, he bowed and reported, "...Your Majesty, Consort Kang, the Fifth Prince has suddenly developed a fever. Evil wind has entered his system, causing him to cry incessantly. He needs immediate medication to reduce the fever and calm his nerves."
Princess Wenshu frowned and said, "I just noticed that the Fifth Prince's face was unusually red. I thought it was due to the heat in the palace..."
Concubine Kang immediately followed up on the conversation, her tone filled with urgency and self-blame: "Doctor Qiao, go and prescribe some medicine quickly. Make sure the Fifth Prince's fever goes down as soon as possible!"
She turned to face Nangong Xuanyu, knelt down and apologized: "Your Majesty, it was my negligence..."
Cai Ju hurried to explain, her voice filled with grievance and confusion: "Your Majesty, please understand. Your Majesty has always taken care of the Fifth Prince personally, day and night, without letting up."
"The Fifth Prince was fine and energetic yesterday. How could he suddenly..."
Chu'er also felt something was wrong.
The fifth prince was clearly fine when he changed his clothes in the morning.
But this sudden high fever cannot be faked.
She could only hug the Fifth Prince tightly as he cried at the top of his lungs, tears streaming down her face with heartache.
Regardless, the prince suddenly developing a high fever during his first birthday ceremony is definitely not a good sign...
Seeing this, Concubine Zhang murmured softly, "Children are weak and it's common for them to catch a cold. What's more, the Fifth Prince is already weak."
"Alas, there's nothing I can do about it..."
Fortunately, at this time, the core part of the first birthday ceremony has been completed.
Nangong Xuanyu looked at the Fifth Prince, whose face was red from crying and whose body was burning hot, and saw Concubine Kang's worried and frightened look.
He remembered that the fifth prince was born with a deficiency and Concubine Kang had indeed taken good care of him, so he had no intention of pursuing the matter.
"That's all."
The emperor waved his hand, his tone tolerant, "The Fifth Prince is frail, and a sudden emergency is not what you want."
"Doctor Qiao, please treat the Fifth Prince well and make sure he recovers."
Once the emperor spoke, it was equivalent to determining the nature of the matter.
Concubine Kang and Imperial Physician Qiao responded at the same time: "Your humble servants obey your command!"
Seeing that His Majesty had lost interest, everyone, who were good at observing his words and expressions, found excuses to respectfully bow and take their leave.