"So Wan'er's childhood was so wonderful!"

Chasing chickens and dogs, raiding bird nests, scribbling and drawing all over the study, burning down the kitchen—it's hard to believe this person could have done all those things.

"Your Majesty, please don't bring up this shameful matter again and again." Wanyi's face was flushed, and she was somewhat embarrassed.

After having dinner at Yongshou Palace, Kangxi left. Since it was the fifteenth of the month, he could not stay overnight at the concubines' residence. After leaving Yongshou Palace, Kangxi headed towards Cining Palace. Since it was the fifteenth, he should pay his respects to the Empress Dowager. Kangxi had to pass through Qianqing Palace and the West Three Palaces to get from Yongshou Palace to Cining Palace.

"Did His Majesty come out from this side?"

Wuya knew that Emperor Kangxi would not stay overnight at any of his concubines' residences. Today, she specially came to a pavilion outside the West Third Palace to wait for a chance encounter with Emperor Kangxi. This pavilion was on the way to Cining Palace.

"My lady, Xiaoshanzi just reported that the Emperor is already heading this way," Gu Cui replied confidently.

"That's good." After saying that, Consort Wuya tidied her appearance and waited for Kangxi to arrive.

After waiting for about fifteen minutes, Consort Wuya saw a handsome man approaching.

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects and wish you a long and healthy life."

"No need for formalities. It's so late, what are you doing here?" Kangxi looked at the concubine in front of him with suspicion.

"I ate a bit too much for dinner, so I thought I'd go for a walk to digest my food. Before I knew it, I'd ended up here. I never expected to run into Your Majesty here."

As Consort Wuya spoke, she blushed, but unfortunately it was already dark, so Emperor Kangxi did not see her face.

"Since that's the case, then you may continue walking. I have something to attend to and will be leaving now." After saying this, Kangxi lifted his foot to leave, but was stopped by Consort Wuya.

"Oh! Your Majesty!"

"Is there anything wrong, my beloved concubine?"

Seeing the impatient Emperor Kangxi, Consort Wuya knew she couldn't talk about anything else, or she would make things worse.

"Your Majesty, it's late at night, so watch your step. The dew is heavy, so be careful not to catch a cold." Consort Wuya only said the usual words of concern that people would say.

"My dear consort, you are so kind. I have been wanting to go back and rest for a while. I will visit you at Yonghe Palace when I have time."

Kangxi was thinking to himself, "I've really put Uya in a difficult position. Her palace is in the Eastern Six Palaces, and Cining Palace is in the Western Six Palaces. Who would believe that she would walk so far? But she traveled all that way just to see me." So Kangxi was a little proud, feeling that he was very charming.

"Your Highness, are we going back?" Gu Cui asked Consort Wuya in confusion. After all, the Emperor hadn't even received them, and they were just going back like this?

"My purpose tonight was not to invite the Emperor to Yonghe Palace, but to bump into him and leave an impression. Tonight can be considered a success, at least the Emperor will know that I am a concubine in that palace," Concubine Wuya explained in a good mood.

"Your grandson wishes Your Majesty ten thousand blessings and longevity." Kangxi knelt before Bumbutai.

"Xuan Ye has arrived. Has he had dinner?" Bumbutai asked Kangxi with concern.

"Grandson has already used it, what about Madam?"

"We've already eaten, come sit here." Bumbutai pointed to the seat next to him, inviting Kangxi to sit down.

"Your Majesty, Mingzhu has already gathered the Eight Banners soldiers. The first team has already set off, and another batch of Eight Banners soldiers will go to Hunan to help."

Emperor Kangxi told Bumbutai about his recent affairs, hoping she could give him some advice.

Bumbutai understood Kangxi's meaning, but she didn't have any good ideas. Bumbutai still felt that Kangxi was too anxious. In fact, the matter of abolishing the feudal lords could be postponed.

"Xuan Ye! Have you ever heard the saying, 'To catch a thief, first catch the king'?" After saying this, Bumbutai looked at Kangxi, who was deep in thought.

"What Huang Mama means is that we can have people disguise themselves and then find a way to get close to the three kings, and then capture or kill them."

"Yes, that's true. But this method is easier said than done."

"Grandson understands, thank you for the reminder, Madam. I still have official business to attend to, so I'll head back now." Kangxi had some ideas and wanted to get back quickly to finish things so he wouldn't forget.

"Alright, be careful on the road. Liang Jiugong, help the Emperor well," Bumbutai reminded Kangxi and Liang Jiugong with concern.

"Your grandson understands. I'll take my leave." Kangxi bowed to Bumbutai and then left.

"Yes, sir!" Liang Jiugong quickly agreed, then helped Kangxi up and left.

"Your Highness, Xiao Dengzi just reported that Consort Wuya of Yonghe Palace ran into the Emperor at the West Third Palace, but the Emperor went to Cining Palace and was not intercepted by Consort Wuya."

Hongxiu informed Wanyi of the news she had received. Because Kangxi had left Yongshou Palace and headed towards Cining Palace, all the spies outside Yongshou Palace had gone back to report. Therefore, only Wanyi, who had ordered people to keep a close watch on Consort Wuya, knew about this matter.

"Are there any other spies who know about this?" Wanyi put down her embroidery and began to think.

"No, only our people saw it," Xiao Dengzi had said, so Hongxiu answered Wanyi directly.

"Have Xiao Dengzi deliver this message, but make sure it's sent out at Yonghe Palace first."

"Yes, Your Highness." Hongxiu didn't like Consort Wuya because she felt that Consort Wuya approached Your Highness with ulterior motives and wasn't genuinely trying to be your sister. She disliked anything that was bad to Your Highness.

The next day, the entire harem knew that Consort Wuya had deliberately gone to Kangxi's usual route the night before, hoping to bump into him, but she couldn't even get to Yonghe Palace. Everyone was laughing at Consort Wuya for overestimating herself.

"As expected of that lowly prince, all he does is try to seduce the Emperor. Doesn't he even know who she is? How dare she?" If it weren't for Consort Tong's help, Uya would still be her foot-washing maid!

Clang

The teacup shattered with a jarring sound, and Consort Tong took a deep breath, indicating that she was truly angered by Consort Wuya.

"Your Highness, why bother arguing with a mere concubine who rose from humble beginnings as a palace maid? Isn't that beneath your dignity?"

While Tong Mama was advising Consort Tong, she explained that she had entered the palace to serve Consort Tong because of Emperor Kangxi's favor, and that Consort Tong was sent in to advise her because of Consort Tong's deep affection for Emperor Kangxi.

“What you say is true, Granny. This Wuya clan is not worthy of my attention. But Granny, her repeated disturbances here are very annoying to me.”

Consort Tong meant that she wanted Granny Tong to think of a way to teach Consort Wuya a lesson.

"My dear Your Highness, didn't you want Consort Wuya to have a child for you? The Emperor also promised that you would raise Consort Wuya's first child. If you scheme against her, how will she get a prince after losing the Emperor's favor?" Granny Tong explained everything clearly, letting Consort Tong make her own choice.

"Yes, how could I forget about this? Never mind, let's postpone this for now and settle the score with her after she gives birth."