An Ning was unaware of Xia Yingying and Chen Changzai's whispers. She had just received news that Emperor Kangxi was coming tonight and she would be serving him in bed.

To be honest, I was still a little nervous; that was Emperor Kangxi.

No matter which film or television drama it is, as long as it describes Emperor Kangxi, he is always very majestic and exudes an aura of dominance.

Another issue is age. She can only pray that Kangxi takes good care of himself. She really can't guarantee her acting skills. She imitates the original person in her daily life, and as long as she doesn't go too far, no one will investigate.

However, when it comes to romantic feelings between men and women, she really can't act them out when facing an old man with a face full of wrinkles; at least, she can't act them out yet.

Being too cold to Kangxi is definitely not an option, unless she doesn't want to stay in the harem anymore.

Perhaps sensing Anning's nervousness, Granny Wulan asked everyone to leave.

"Is Your Highness nervous?"

An Ning lowered her head, trying her best to turn her face red.

"Granny, I..."

Before she could finish speaking, Granny Wulan immediately understood that this was nervousness and shyness.

Granny Wulan quickly reassured her, "Your Majesty, don't worry. His Majesty is an easy-going person and is even more tolerant of his concubines. As long as you don't break any taboos or discuss topics that shouldn't be mentioned, His Majesty won't hold it against you too much."

If she didn't know how Emperor Kangxi manipulated his sons in history, she would have believed it. A good emperor must be a very tolerant person.

Since the two couldn't agree, An Ning pretended to be comforted, at least she didn't seem so nervous anymore.

In the afternoon, Granny Wulan asked everyone to leave again, and then came in with a picture book. Anning looked at the picture book, wanting to admire it, but looking at Granny Wulan, she could only listen shyly to Granny Wulan's explanation.

Well, it truly lives up to its reputation as a royal masterpiece. It's far more elaborate than anything you can see in modern films, and even An Ning, who prides herself on having seen the world, was amazed.

After Granny Wulan finished her lesson, she didn't say anything more.

The day seemed to pass quickly, and the sky gradually darkened.

Kangxi didn't need any reminders to remember tonight's schedule.

An Ning was nervous and uneasy, unaware that Kangxi also had some concerns. Although he had made many arrangements for An Ning, he had never met her.

If we don't favor her, it's against the rules. If we bring her into the palace, Anning might be ridiculed to death, and it wouldn't be good if she became depressed and ill later.

Emperor Kangxi was fully aware of the attrition rate of his harem, otherwise he wouldn't have made such thorough arrangements in private.

The vermilion brush paused, staining the memorial with crimson ink. Kangxi couldn't help but sigh, put down his brush, and rose to instruct, "Liang Jiugong, prepare the carriage for Changchun Palace."

"Yes, sir."

An Ning had already eaten dinner and had been thoroughly washed by Granny Wulan and several palace maids. She sat in the Changchun Palace bedroom waiting for Kangxi, but as darkness approached, he still hadn't arrived.

"Granny, is the Emperor not coming?"

"Your Majesty need not worry. His Majesty is very busy with state affairs and must have been delayed by something. Since the Imperial Household Department has sent word, His Majesty will naturally come."

Although Granny Wulan didn't know why Kangxi valued Anning so much, since he did, she naturally wouldn't embarrass her.

She was certain that Emperor Kangxi would come over tonight.

Hearing Granny Wulan's confident tone, Anning stopped talking. She actually wished that Kangxi would come later!

While she was still in a daze, a commotion broke out. Granny Wulan said with a smile, "The Emperor has arrived, Your Highness. It's time to get up and greet him."

An Ning gave a polite yet slightly awkward smile, stood up, took Chunlan's hand, and walked out step by step, where she met Kangxi outside the main hall.

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects. May Your Majesty enjoy boundless blessings and peace."

After saying that, An Ning pretended to be shy and lowered her head. In the dim outdoor light, people could only be vaguely seen. An Ning glanced at her and breathed a sigh of relief.

At least Kangxi didn't look greasy. Come to think of it, Kangxi valued riding and archery and believed in both literary and martial skills, so it's unlikely that he would be pot-bellied.

"My dear concubine, there's no need for such formalities. Please rise."

After saying that, Kangxi walked directly into the house.

An Ning stood up and followed closely behind.

Before coming, Kangxi had already eaten, and Anning also had a simple meal that was edible and wouldn't go wrong. To put it bluntly, the reason Kangxi went in this time was that he wanted to have some nightlife, so all the servants around him were left outside.

Kangxi sat on the kang (a heated brick bed) and finally saw Anning clearly. There were quite a few candles lit in the room, and under the candlelight, Anning's snow-white skin was even more striking without any makeup, which made Kangxi feel quite comforted.

It is clear that Kangxi had heard that Anning's appearance was not particularly outstanding, but she was a pretty little girl. Now, however, she has a unique charm, but this charm needs to be appreciated carefully.

An Ning also caught a clear look at Kangxi's face out of the corner of her eye, and then she felt relieved.

It is true that Emperor Kangxi paid attention to health preservation. He was around forty years old, and apart from some signs of aging around his eyes, he was not ugly and was very dignified.

Of course, while he wasn't ugly, he wasn't exactly refined either. He was very masculine and looked quite capable. No wonder he had so many princes and princesses. Besides having many women, he certainly had the assets to be a great father. He looked like he could have a lot of children.

However, he was momentarily stunned, which caught Kangxi's eye: "Why are you staring at me?"

An Ning lowered her head and said shyly, "Your Majesty is so valiant, I was stunned for a moment."

Kangxi laughed upon hearing this: "You dare to say that."

"I heard from the nanny that His Majesty is lenient. I was just telling the truth, so of course I dared to speak out."

Emperor Kangxi was surprised that she was not afraid of people and was very generous.

With great power in his hands, his harem consisted of docile women, except for Consort Yi from his early years. However, An Ning showed him the generosity and straightforwardness of a Manchu princess.

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