Kangxi's face darkened instantly as he looked at Mingxiu's feigned innocent expression and asked, "What are you doing?"

Mingxiu blinked and looked at Kangxi: "Your Majesty, it was just an accident, I didn't expect it~"

Kangxi laughed in exasperation, his face darkening as he said, "Is that so? I think you just need a good beating. Looks like you don't want to get out of bed tomorrow." Without waiting for Mingxiu's reaction, he pinched her cheek and kissed her. What followed was a torrent of passion. Kangxi felt that he had lost face by not being able to control himself and had just ejaculated. Now he just wanted to get his revenge.

Throughout the night, Mingxiu felt like she was dying and was filled with regret, but the stimulation had cleared her mind of all thoughts, and she could only roll around in the waves with the passion created by Kangxi.

Their voices were so hoarse they couldn't make a sound. The servants outside were all blushing with embarrassment, especially the palace maids, who were all listening with weak legs and red faces.

Liang Jiugong could only helplessly tell everyone to step back, and then he stuffed cotton balls into his ears.

Kangxi kept his word, and Mingxiu indeed did not get up the next day, because when she woke up it was already 1 p.m., and she slept straight through the whole day.

Moving her aching body, Mingxiu cursed inwardly, but the person she was cursing couldn't hear her. She could only drink some spiritual spring water and feel that her body had recovered a little.

Then she got up and ate some dinner. Just as she was eating, Kangxi returned, followed by Chenghuan and Yinreng. Mingxiu was angry about Kangxi's actions last night and ignored him, only talking to Yinreng and Chenghuan. Kangxi, on the other hand, didn't seem to care and sat happily eating beside her, sometimes even chiming in for Mingxiu and saying something about Yinreng and Chenghuan.

However, Yinreng did sense Mingxiu's mood that evening and the strangeness between the two of them. As soon as he finished eating, he picked up Chenghuan and ran away, leaving the two of them in the room.

After finishing her meal, Mingxiu sat on the couch, sulking. Kangxi looked at Mingxiu with amusement and said, "Why are you angry? I'm not even angry with you yet, but you're already getting angry."

Mingxiu said somewhat irritably, "Your Majesty has the nerve to say that? Look at what you did to me last night, I can barely get out of bed today. Don't you want me to be angry?"

"Hmph, you don't know who started this last night, yet you have the nerve to criticize me. If you hadn't caused trouble, would I have done this?"

Mingxiu, with her neck stiff, said, "I don't know what I did wrong."

Kangxi's face darkened. He looked at Mingxiu and pinched her cheek with his fingers: "You still won't admit it? If you won't admit it, I won't mind letting you try it again tonight."

Upon hearing this, Mingxiu immediately begged for mercy. She hadn't gotten up all night yesterday, and if she had to stay up all night again, she wouldn't be able to save her life: "Oh dear, Your Majesty, please release me! I know I was wrong."

"Is that so? I think you haven't learned your lesson yet. You tricked me last night and are still angry today. Come on, tonight I'll make sure you remember me better, so you won't forget tomorrow."

Mingxiu hugged Kangxi's arm and shook her head hurriedly: "No, no, Your Majesty, I really remember, really, I won't forget again."

Kangzi looked at Mingxiu and asked in an annoyed tone, "What did you want to do last night? I haven't found out yet. Tell me honestly, or you won't be sleeping tonight." With that, he released his hand from pinching Mingxiu's cheek.

Mingxiu lowered her head and touched her slightly sore cheek, and said softly, "Your Majesty, I just want to plead with you. I've been too tired lately and want to rest."

"Ha, you call this pleading? I think you're just being arrogant and ignorant."

Mingxiu pouted and looked at Kangxi with some grievance: "Oh, Your Majesty, I know I was wrong. I won't do it again. Besides, I really didn't expect that..." Mingxiu wanted to continue, but was immediately stopped by a look from Kangxi.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I truly know I was wrong. Please forgive me, Your Majesty. I have already paid the price for what happened yesterday, Your Majesty." Mingxiu began to whine and plead with Kangxi, burying her head in his chest.

Kangxi looked at Mingxiu's shameless act with amusement in his eyes, but his face remained expressionless.

Seeing that Kangxi's face was still expressionless, Mingxiu had no choice but to use her ultimate move. She reached out her little hands to hug Kangxi's head and kissed him gently, finally managing to make Kangxi happy.

Seeing the smile on Kangxi's face, Mingxiu quickly seized the opportunity: "Your Majesty, I really know I was wrong. I will definitely sleep well and eat properly from now on. I will never stay up all night again. Your Majesty, please don't make me read the Four Books and Five Classics or the Eight-Legged Essays anymore. They give me a headache." Mingxiu complained coquettishly.

Looking at the expression on the person in his arms, Kangxi was very pleased, but he still maintained a reserved demeanor: "We'll see how you perform."

Mingxiu's eyes lit up immediately; this meant it was possible.

Mingxiu pressed her advantage, saying, "Your Majesty, may I return to my own quarters? I long to be with Chenghuan and sleep with him."

Kangxi's expression changed as he looked at Mingxiu: "What, don't you want to stay here with me?"

Seeing Kangxi's expression, Mingxiu quickly shook her head: "No, no, Your Majesty, it's very comfortable here, but I'm only keeping you from seeing others. I'm just afraid of interfering with Your Majesty's business."

Kangxi looked into Mingxiu's eyes and stared intently for a while until Mingxiu felt uncomfortable before he spoke: "Just stay here and be at ease. I won't summon anyone else, so give up. Just stay here obediently during your time at Changchun Garden."

Mingxiu's face immediately fell, but given Kangxi's unyielding tone, she could only nod weakly.

Her freedom, her anime, her storybooks—these things will be unavailable for a while. Thinking of this, Mingxiu weakly spoke up, "Then, Your Majesty, what about my studies...?"

"As long as you stay put, your studies will be a little easier, but you still need to continue practicing calligraphy and music. I've never seen anyone as lazy as you. You used to play the flute so well, but now you can barely play it anymore. Your calligraphy, which you used to practice so well, is almost back to its original state." He looked down at Mingxiu and said, "If Chenghuan starts learning something and practicing calligraphy in the future, you'll have to supervise and teach her. With your current level, I'm really scared. Will you be able to teach her then?"

“Your Majesty can have someone else teach you,” Mingxiu said, her eyes shining.

Kangxi glanced at her.

Mingxiu said helplessly, "Alright, alright, I will definitely practice my calligraphy and music diligently."