This story is purely fictional. Historical figures who do not exist may appear, and the ages of some characters may not align. Please consider it an alternate history.
1. Kangxi's Harem: ...
In the afternoon, Emperor Kangxi arrived at Changchun Palace.
When Kangxi came over, Anning looked flattered.
"Why has the Emperor come?"
"I knew you were poisoned, so I came to see you. Are you still feeling unwell?"
An Ning was moved upon hearing this: "With Your Majesty's favor, I am already much better. After taking the medicine, I do not feel uncomfortable."
"That's good. I really didn't expect there to be such a vicious person in the harem. Consort Xia has been executed, and those involved have also been punished. You should take good care of yourself."
An Ning was even more moved: "Your Majesty, you are so kind to me, I have no way to repay you."
Kangxi smiled and said, "Your good health is your way of repaying me."
Ordinary concubines would have been moved by Kangxi's thoughtfulness upon hearing these words, but Anning only found them amusing, realizing that Kangxi was genuinely afraid something might happen to her.
Since that's the case...
Ouch!
Anning accidentally fell and deliberately hurt her knee. She could bear the pain, but Kangxi's expression immediately turned sour when faced with the sudden pain.
Anning knelt down and begged for forgiveness: "It was my fault, Your Majesty. I was not in proper manners. Please forgive me."
Despite his pain, Emperor Kangxi comforted him, saying, "Your body is not fully recovered yet. It's not your fault that you fell. Get up quickly."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Anning had been keeping a close eye on Kangxi's condition, and now she could confirm that Kangxi could indeed endure the suffering she had endured.
Honestly, she had no idea how Kangxi found out about this; it was really puzzling, but for her, it was a good thing.
She could be even more unrestrained.
She could be the invisible emperor, after all.
Kangxi comforted her for a few words and then left, since her knee was really hurting and it wasn't convenient for her to stay in Anning.
After he left, Anning thought about her future life and told herself to be steady.
But she couldn't help it and burst into laughter.
I couldn't help but murmur, "As expected, God is on my side!"
She told herself silently, "Don't get carried away, don't get carried away!"
I just couldn't resist! I'll just float around for a little while.