The Concubine of Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty

After restraining Aunt Chen, Qin Rou, accompanied by a group of servants, successfully returned to Zhen Shun Zhai.

Cangzi was guarding outside the palace, as were guards in yellow jackets. In an instant, Qinrou understood that Kangxi was waiting inside the palace.

Qin Rou didn't say much, and neither did Cang Zi. They simply bowed, and the concubine should understand what was going on just by looking at him.

And indeed, Qin Rou calmly walked into the hall.

There were only a few servants inside the palace, but they were all important. Li Dequan served them attentively, and even Fu Shun was waiting by their side, awaiting the emperor's orders.

Emperor Kangxi lay prone on a low table on his couch, where Li Dequan was serving him with writing brush and ink. Memorials, one after another, were placed on the low table. Even the couch itself was not spared!

Two imperial physicians and two accompanying children were waiting nearby. The children were positioned behind the physicians and were also waiting very respectfully.

The hall was full of people, so it should have been lively; however, the hall was quiet, except for the noise brought in during the day and the occasional birdsong outside the window.

"May Your Majesty be well!" Qin Rou stepped forward and bowed, while Kangxi was writing furiously.

Emperor Kangxi was indeed busy, but he was busy willingly. Reclaiming lost territories, establishing meritorious achievements, and wielding great power—any one of these would be enough to excite an emperor. Now, he was doing all three. As an ambitious emperor, how could Kangxi feel weary?

"Come here," Kangxi ordered without looking up. He then put down the memorial in his hand, and with just a glance, Li Dequan immediately put down his ink-grinding work. The emperor would not look at it for the time being, and he put the memorial aside.

Qinrou stood up, ignoring the others, and walked over. Before she even reached Kangxi, he had already extended his large hand. Qinrou stepped forward and gently placed her slender hand in Kangxi's large palm. Then, following his lead, she sat down in his lap.

As always, Kangxi held her in his arms! He seemed relaxed and at ease, as if this was how it should be.

"Are you tired?" Kangxi asked in a low voice, his eyes filled with tenderness. When he truly cared for someone, his eyes were exceptionally affectionate and beautiful.

"Not tired." Qin Rou shook her head, not smiling, but remaining very quiet.
She's not one to mistreat herself. Although she gets up early every day, she has plenty of time to catch up on sleep during the day, so she's always full of energy.

As for the children, they were all well-behaved, though only five months old and not particularly lively. With few pregnant women, the servants took good care of them, and they lived a peaceful and comfortable life.

Kangxi patted her head, unsure whether she believed him or not, and gently kissed Qinrou's face before moving to her lips, lingering there.

Such behavior was extremely misleading. For a moment, Qinrou even thought that Emperor Kangxi was utterly in love with her!

Kangxi didn't want to stop, but he stopped anyway. His breathing was still unsteady. He told her, "The imperial physicians will check your pulse and see how the princes are."

Her aloofness faded from her delicate features, and her fox-like eyes, which still retained their alluring charm, were captivating and sparkling. When she looked at you, her eyes were filled with deep affection and tenderness.

Upon hearing this, Qinrou simply nodded. She had grown accustomed to Kangxi's occasional embraces and natural, intimate kisses, even in front of the servants! She had never shown any restraint.

The servants all tacitly lowered their heads and looked away, not daring to raise their heads for even a moment longer.

"Good girl!" Kangxi gave her another light peck, not daring to kiss her again! He didn't immediately summon the imperial physician to check her pulse, giving her time to calm her expression.

After a while, Kangxi instructed the imperial physicians, "Take their pulse." Having received the imperial decree, the imperial physicians then stepped forward and made preparations one by one. They kept their eyes down, not asking a single question, acting as if they were wooden figures.

After examining her pulse and asking several questions, Qinrou answered truthfully, and the imperial physician reached a conclusion.

"How are the princes?" Kangxi asked. These two were both senior imperial physicians with rich experience, especially in caring for pregnant women.

"The princes' pulses are strong and healthy, and judging from the pulses of the concubines, there is nothing wrong with them," the imperial physician replied, following Kangxi's words.

"Alright." Kangxi didn't ask anything else; as long as everyone was alright, everything was fine. But conversely, if anything happened, neither of these two imperial physicians would escape punishment.

"I will hand over the mother and her two children to you." Kangxi's expression was calm, but the imperial physicians were startled. The emperor spoke casually, but they dared not hear it as casual.

The Emperor's imperial might is growing ever stronger. If Consort Nara and her two children are not well... then they will naturally suffer as well!
Relatives and friends of nine generations, rich and powerful, how could they not have worries in this world? Everyone is a concern, everyone is a debt, and the only path they can take is to serve them wholeheartedly.

The emperor is reasonable, but he would never reason with mere subjects like them. In a moment of anger, he could truly exterminate entire families and cause bloodshed.

"Your humble servants obey the decree," the two imperial physicians replied in unison, their attention attentive. They both belonged to the Han Banner Army, and one of them came from a family with a long tradition of medical study.

He has seen countless medical records and read countless medical books. It can be said that from the moment he was born, his father, grandfather, uncles, or other relatives would read medical books and case studies to him.

As they grew older, their first books of learning included "Prescriptions Worth a Thousand Pieces of Gold" and family medical case studies. Later, they would be taken by elders or older brothers to go out for free clinics, practice medicine, take pulses, and accumulate experience.

To date, I have seen countless patients.

So many people want to persuade him to take up a post. He's not qualified!
Qinrou turned her head away, and Kangxi turned her head back to him, saying, "Don't be afraid. When Prince An's wife was pregnant with those twins, Prince An specifically came to me and asked me to appoint those two to take care of Prince An's wife and the three children. Sure enough, Prince An's wife and the three children were well taken care of by them." Kangxi comforted her, "Don't worry, I will definitely ensure that you and your children are safe and sound."

As an emperor in his position, it was not difficult for Kangxi to find out anything he wanted, as long as it wasn't too secretive.

If he wanted to take care of someone, he would be meticulous in every aspect. Even the imperial physicians who came to see him were carefully selected, and only these two physicians were qualified and stood out.

What Kangxi valued most was that the two of them were taking care of Prince An's wife, and all three of them were safe and sound. Their medical skills were undoubtedly excellent, not to mention that they were the best. Moreover, with the precedent of Prince An's wife, it was also auspicious.

He wanted to be absolutely certain, and in selecting the imperial physician, he hoped to choose someone perfect, a master of medicine, who could ensure the safety of Prince An's wife and her two children, making him even more auspicious than others.

That's why Emperor Kangxi was satisfied and allowed them to take care of Qinrou's pregnancy. Just the fact that both mother and child were safe and sound gave Emperor Kangxi a great deal of peace of mind.

Qinrou glanced at the two imperial physicians; they had taken care of the twins, a boy and a girl, belonging to the Princess Consort of Prince An! This piqued her interest.

Qinrou nodded, and Kangxi patted the back of her head again, "Our sons, there's no need to keep it a secret anymore."

(End of this chapter)