"Get up!"

"Thank you, Grandmother!"

The Empress Dowager's voice was somewhat hoarse, as if she had suffered a great blow, and her complexion was not good either! Kangxi felt a little sorry for her, but in the end, he did not speak about the matter first.

"Xuan Ye! I'm getting old!"

Looking at Kangxi's current state, Bumbutai seemed to see a reflection of how Fulin had once starved himself to death for Dong E. The men of the Aisin Gioro clan truly had a lineage; every generation produced a devoted man!

Xuan Ye was the fourth emperor of the Qing Dynasty, but every emperor has a beloved person. It's hard to imagine how history will record this, and how future generations will criticize it.

"Grandmother, you are in good health," Kangxi began, but was stopped by Bumbutai raising her hand.

"Xuan Ye, I know my own body. Everyone has to live to see that day! There's nothing to be ashamed of. I also want to tell you that when I pass away, I don't need to be buried with your grandfather. Just stay in the imperial mausoleum in the suburbs!"

Emperor Kangxi was shocked that the Empress Dowager did not want to be buried with her grandfather.

However, Kangxi quickly understood the Empress Dowager's thoughts. It must be because of his grandfather's Consort Chen! With this in mind, Kangxi became even more concerned about changing Harigana's title and decided to choose another title for her after returning home.

"Grandmother! Xuan Ye will obey Grandmother!"

Bumbutai nodded, offering no further explanation. Ultimately, it was her own selfish desire to avoid lying next to Hailanzhu! She felt annoyed by her while she was alive, and the thought of being forced to lie next to her after death would be unbearable!

"After Borchijin enters the palace, which palace do you plan to place her in?"

This was the first time Bumbutai had a serious conversation with Kangxi about Harigana, and just as Kangxi had expected, the Empress Dowager did not want to call her Consort Chen, but instead called her by her surname.

"It used to be the Hall of Union, but I've renamed it. It should be fully renovated now, and we can move in as soon as we get back!"

Bumbutai felt a pang of sadness, but was relieved that Kangxi hadn't insisted on having Harigana live in his palace. However, wasn't Jiaotai Hall a bit excessive? Although it was just a palace, its location was closer to Qianqing Palace than Kunning Palace!

To date, the Jiaotai Hall has never been used, and even Emperor Fulin did not attach such importance to Lady Dong'e.

Now, a woman from the small Borchijin tribe had not only become a concubine overnight, but the emperor had also gone to great lengths to requisition the Jiaotai Palace as his bedchamber. At this, Bumbutai's desire for peaceful dialogue instantly crumbled.

"Xuan Ye! There are so many palaces in the harem, why use Jiaotai Hall! She is just a concubine. Even if Tongjia becomes an Imperial Noble Consort in the future, she is not qualified to live in Jiaotai Hall, let alone a Noble Consort!"

The Empress Dowager's voice was filled with anger, and when she spoke of the Imperial Concubine, there was an unspeakable undertone.

How could Emperor Kangxi not know the significance of the Hall of Union and Harmony? This was originally the Empress's residence, but after the Manchus entered the Central Plains, the Hall of Union and Harmony was used for banquets. (Just take a look here, don't criticize; it's just to highlight the female lead's uniqueness!)

But even before he and Harigana were engaged, he felt that Jiaotai Palace was a good match for Harigana. Now that they are of one mind, his beloved is the rightful mistress of Jiaotai Palace!

"Grandmother, I have already made my decision, and I have already ordered people to prepare everything. It's just a palace; Grandmother, you don't need to worry about it!"

Kangxi spoke casually, but the Empress Dowager was truly angry!

"Xuan Ye! I'm not even dead yet! And you've already created a Consort Chen for me, and now you even want her to live in the Jiaotai Palace! Do you intend to follow in the footsteps of your imperial grandfather and father, and dote on only one woman? Huh?"

After finishing her sentence, Bumbutai began to pant heavily. She was now somewhat regretful that she shouldn't have taken action against Hesheli so early, otherwise she wouldn't be in this predicament now.

Emperor Kangxi hurriedly went to help the Empress Dowager catch her breath. He knew this day would come sooner or later, but he didn't expect it to come so soon.

He was raised by his grandmother, so how could he not know what she disliked? Yet he had fallen in love with her and didn't want to leave! Fortunately, the Empress Dowager was only angry with him; if his beloved daughter were here, she would be terrified!

If Bumbutai had known that Kangxi was still thinking about Harigana at this point, she probably would have been furious. Fortunately, Bumbutai couldn't read minds, and seeing how worried Kangxi was about her health made her feel much better.

"Grandmother, this matter is Xuan Ye's fault. Grandmother, please don't upset yourself!"

Sumalagu stood at the door. Although she couldn't hear what the grandmother and granddaughter were saying, the Empress Dowager's furious voice still reached her ears.

[Alas! This day has finally come!]

Sumalagu lowered her head, seemingly lost in thought. After a moment, she quietly sent for the imperial physician. No matter what, the Empress Dowager's health was of utmost importance!

"Xuan Ye! Tell me, what are you really thinking?"

After the Empress Dowager calmed down, she realized that Kangxi had not refuted the questions she had just asked, which meant that what she had been worried about had really happened!

"Grandmother! Xuan Ye has failed your guidance and nurturing!"

Kangxi lifted his dragon robe and knelt at Bumbutai's feet. Although he did not admit it, his words and actions had already said it all!

Bumbutai looked at Kangxi kneeling on the ground, picked up the teacup beside her, and smashed it directly on him.

Kangxi did not dodge, and his dragon robe was soaked through in an instant, with tea leaves still stuck to it, making him look quite disheveled!

"Xuan Ye! Are you trying to drive me to my death?"

The Empress Dowager was so angry that she couldn't catch her breath and fainted!

Although Emperor Kangxi knew that the Empress Dowager would be angry and scold people, he never thought it would be so extreme!

He had seen the Empress Dowager angry before because of the matter between the Emperor and Consort Dong'e, but she had never been like this before.

"Grandmother! Someone come here! Summon the imperial physician!"

Kangxi hurriedly stepped forward to support the Empress Dowager. Su Mala Gu had also run in in fright, followed by Physician Zhao.

"Your Majesty, the imperial physician has arrived!"

Kangxi quickly stepped aside to make room for the imperial physician, while Su Mala Gu methodically had warm water brought to the Empress Dowager to wipe the sweat from her forehead. For a moment, the bedchamber was quiet, and even the maids bustling about could not be heard making a sound.

"Your Majesty! The Empress Dowager suffered a sudden attack of anger. A few doses of herbal medicine will cure her. However, the Empress Dowager is old, and we must not subject her to any further agitation!"

Emperor Kangxi's heart sank to the bottom. Was he going to lose Jiaojiao? Did he really have to choose between his grandmother and Jiaojiao?