Guozhen instantly transformed into the well-mannered and law-abiding Borjigit concubine. However, in her heart, Guozhen wished she could slap herself. She had just thought that it wouldn't be good to have beautiful scenery without delicious food, and Suozi had suddenly started to act coquettishly, which made her so embarrassed.

"I had no idea that Consort Borjigit had such an interesting side!"

Kangxi broke the awkward silence. He suddenly remembered Wanyi's charming and lovely appearance. She was also spoiled and pampered at home. Was her way of acting coquettish just like that?

"Guozhen grew up in Khorchin and was pampered by the Taiji. She is quite straightforward. If she has offended you in any way, I hope you can be more tolerant."

Bumbutai was afraid that Guozhen sometimes acted on her temper and might offend Emperor Kangxi. Emperor Kangxi already disliked Mongolian women, and if she angered him further, how would Guozhen survive in the cannibalistic harem after he passed away?

"Consort Borjigit is straightforward. I have always treated her like a younger sister and doted on her."

Kangxi meant that Guozhen could be his sister, but not his concubine. He would dote on her, but she shouldn't expect anything more.

"Yes, I am relieved to hear these words from Xuan Ye."

Bumbutai knew she couldn't push too hard, and this was fine for now. She remembered that her son, Fulin, had been pushed too hard, so he neglected all the Mongolian women in the harem and favored only the Han woman, Dong Eshi.

"Let's go! It's time for dinner." When Bumbutai saw Sumalagu come in, she knew that dinner was ready.

"Alright, grandson will help you up." Kangxi said, stepping forward to help Bumbutai up.

Chuxiu Palace

"Your Majesty, I heard that His Majesty has already packed his things and is preparing to go out. I wonder where he is going, but he won't be taking the concubines with him."

Youbai received the news while Liang Jiugong was loading Kangxi's things onto the cart, and immediately returned to tell Consort Zhao.

"Nothing major is happening right now; it should be the trip to Yuquan Mountain in May."

Consort Zhao immediately understood what it was about, after all, Emperor Kangxi had also visited once last year.

"Your Majesty, how did you know?" Youbai asked in confusion.

"Have you forgotten that at this time last year, the Emperor also went to Yuquan Mountain to admire the harvest? I suppose it will be the same this year." Consort Zhao glanced at Youbai speechlessly.

"Oh! I forgot, I just don't know if any concubines will accompany Emperor Kangxi to Yuquan Mountain this year." Youbai also remembered that no concubines accompanied Emperor Kangxi last year.

"I don't know." Her mind was currently focused on the Rebellion of the Three Feudatories. She only hoped that her family would help her get Kangxi to make her his empress. She couldn't let all her plans go to waste.

The next day, Yongshou Palace welcomed an imperial eunuch early in the morning. Wei Zhu rushed over in a hurry.

"This servant pays respects to Consort Suo Zhuolun."

"Please rise, Eunuch Wei!" Wanyi gestured to Hongxiu beside her to help him up.

"Thank you, Consort Suozhuolun."

"I wonder what brings Eunuch Wei in such a hurry?" Wanyi asked quickly, seeing Wei Zhu's anxiety, fearing that something important had happened.

“Consort Suozhuolun, His Majesty intends to take you and Consort Borjigit to Yuquan Mountain. The original plan was for three days later, but His Majesty thinks we should go there first and the main group can depart later.”

Emperor Kangxi originally planned to depart three days later, but on a whim, he decided to spend a day at Kunming Lake while waiting for the main force to arrive.

"His Majesty has taken his concubines to Yuquan Mountain."

Wanyi never expected that Kangxi would actually take her to Yuquan Mountain. She had only tried to send some snacks to Kangxi, hoping that he would think of her immediately. She never expected it to go so smoothly.

"Yes, that's why I came early this morning to tell you, so you can prepare what you need to bring."

Wei Zhu has been very busy lately. He has to arrange what the Borjigit concubine needs to bring, supervise the loading of the carriage, and help Wanyi after she's all packed!

"Alright, I understand. You can go ahead and get busy!" Wanyi was happy at the thought of going out to play. She felt very stifled in the harem, so it would be good to be able to go out for a walk.

Wanyi spent the whole day packing. She planned to take Hongxiu and Tianxiang with her, while Xiao Dengzi would stay behind at Yongshou Palace.

"What?! The Sozhuolun clan is accompanying the emperor to Yuquan Mountain!"

Uya was startled. She thought that Kangxi hadn't brought anyone with him last year, but this year he brought Suozhuolun.

“Yes, Your Highness. Although Consort Borjigit also went, it is common knowledge that the Emperor does not like Mongolian women. Doesn’t this mean that he favors Consort Suozhuolun exclusively?” Gu Cui was also anxious. The Emperor was gone for almost two months. Consort Suozhuolun often served him in bed. When she returned to the palace, how could the Emperor remember his mistress?

"Suo Zhuolun is really capable. Among the many sisters in the harem, she only took her along."

Consort Uya completely ignored Consort Borjigit, because in her eyes, she looked down on those big, rough Mongolian women.

"That's right! It's already spread throughout the harem. This morning, Eunuch Wei, who was by the Emperor's side, went to Yongshou Palace and said that they would depart in three days. However, Yongshou Palace is already in motion. All the concubines with ulterior motives are trying to curry favor with him, but they have all been sent back by Concubine Suo Zhuolun."

Although Gu Cui did not see the scene, according to the reports from the scouts, it was as if she were there, and she could see the liveliness of Yongshou Palace.

"There are still three days left. My plan is to go to Yuquan Mountain." Consort Wuya thought for a moment, intending to go to Yuquan Mountain in place of Consort Wan.

"What? Those two vixens? How can that be? No way, I'm going too!" At the same time, Consort Tong also received the news that Emperor Kangxi was going to take two concubines to Yuquan Mountain. She could refuse to go, but she wouldn't allow anyone else to go.

"Oh! Where is Your Highness going?"

Granny Tong, who was holding some snacks, watched as Consort Tong hurriedly walked out. She wanted to stop her and ask her something, but Consort Tong was only thinking about finding Emperor Kangxi and did not notice Granny Tong.

"Consort Suozhuolun is quite lucky. Consort Borjigit is not favored by the Emperor, so she will receive his favor for a month. However, I wonder if she can bear this blessing." Consort Zhao rubbed her eyes; the account book really made her eyes hurt.

"Isn't it a good thing to be favored by the Emperor?"

Jingmei asked with a puzzled look. She was in charge of Zhaofei's needlework, so she didn't know much about social etiquette. However, she had served Zhaofei since she was a child, and Zhaofei knew her personality, so she didn't let her leave Chuxiu Palace much. But she did let Qingqiu take care of her more often, as she was presentable.

"Being favored by the emperor is both a good thing and a bad thing. Being showered with love and affection also means being surrounded by resentment. She monopolized the emperor's attention for more than a month. All the other concubines in the harem would want to devour her alive."

If she's smart, she could avoid their plot, but given Consort Tong's personality, it seems she's in for a show again.