Kangxi, unaware of Harigana's thoughts, thought that she was already foolish, but she had become even more so after becoming pregnant! He secretly resolved to protect Harigana from now on, fearing that with her confused and absent-minded personality, she would be bullied terribly if she returned to the palace!

After the two finished eating, Kangxi went to review memorials, while Harigana went to a cool spot not far from where the debt was settled to look at his sketchbook.

Although she didn't know what Kangxi was worried about, he didn't want her to wander around freely, so she just wouldn't wander around. As long as she had books to read, that was fine.

"Jiaojiao! You can't look at it for too long! Be careful not to hurt your eyes!"

Emperor Kangxi had finished reviewing half of the memorial when he looked up and realized that Harigana wasn't there; she had gone outside. He put down his vermilion brush and went outside the imperial tent. Seeing Harigana's focused expression, though reluctant to break the beautiful scene, he knew her health was the most important thing.

"Xuan Ye!"

When Harigana turned around and saw that it was Kangxi, she smiled and put away the sketchbook in her hand. Then she shifted her position so that Kangxi could sit next to her.

Those serving the two of them were already accustomed to the way the Emperor and Consort Chen interacted. Li Dequan was even more cunning, not addressing Consort Chen as "Your Highness," but simply calling Harigana "Your Highness."

Although Kangxi inwardly cursed Li Dequan as a cunning old fox—after all, these two were normal, but they could also be abnormal—this suited him perfectly. After all, his servants had noticed that his feelings for Harigana were different, hadn't they?

"How are you? Are you feeling unwell?"

Kangxi sat down next to Harigana and whispered in her ear. This habit started after Harigana became pregnant. The imperial physician would take her pulse every three days, so now he had developed the habit of asking Harigana countless times every day if she was feeling unwell.

And every time, Harigana would patiently and earnestly answer her, "No, baby is very good, I'm not uncomfortable!"

Harigana didn't really know how the two of them should get along, but she couldn't ask Surina, as she had secret guards around her, and it would be a huge problem if she were exposed to Kangxi. So she read various picture books, learning from them about the ways of getting along as a couple.

"Okay! Be sure to tell me if you feel any discomfort!"

Emperor Kangxi had his arm around Harigana as they sat on a chair. The scene was beautiful, but to some, it wasn't a lovely picture, but a demonstration, a challenge from Harigana.

Standing at the entrance of the camp, Tongjia looked at the scene of Kangxi and Harigana sitting together, and she didn't know whether she was angry or unwilling. Although she tried her best to hold back, tears still welled up in her eyes.

"Cousin, have you forgotten what you promised me?" Tong Jia murmured. Even Min'er beside her didn't hear what she said clearly, but she didn't dare to step forward to ask or even offer a word of advice!

During her stay in Khorchin, the Empress Dowager did not do anything. Apart from the banquet that day, Harigana spent the rest of the time either sleeping in the imperial tent or reading outside the imperial tent!

Now, not only the people of Khorchin, but even those from the capital are discussing behind the scenes what kind of person Harigana is and why he is so favored.

Kangxi had considered whether his blatant presence with Harigana might cause her trouble, but it was absolutely impossible for him to live alone!

Moreover, Harigana's demands are so clear. If he can't even keep her by his side, how will he be able to protect her and the child in the future?

In short, Emperor Kangxi must have given it considerable thought to keep Harigana by his side.

Moreover, since Harigana has always been with him, even if the Empress Dowager is unhappy, she will not allow him to find someone else to serve her in bed.

"Jiaojiao, we'll be setting off in two days. I'll have the imperial physician come over tonight to take your pulse!"

After lunch that day, Emperor Kangxi was summoned away by the Empress Dowager and did not return until almost dinnertime. While Kangxi was away, Harigana and Dulan chatted for a long time, and when he returned, they were still somewhat reluctant to part.

Emperor Kangxi forbade her to wander around freely, but Dulan could!

During this time, Dulan went crazy playing with Li Dequan and Xiao Lizi! Anyway, the emperor wouldn't let her get close to the princess, so Dulan wandered around wherever she wanted. Whenever she came across something delicious or fun, she would buy some for Harigana. She even filled two big boxes with sketchbooks and trinkets during this period!

"Okay! Whatever you decide, I'll do whatever you say!"

Harigana sat up. She had been lying down listening to Dulan tell jokes, and now she was a little tired! She had been so engrossed in listening that she had maintained the same posture the whole time, and now she was even a little stiff!

What Emperor Kangxi liked most was Harigana's obedience and dependence on him, which gave him a great sense of accomplishment. Moreover, he felt that Harigana's current growth was all thanks to his personal guidance, and he wanted to make Harigana even more perfect.

"Good girl, Jiaojiao!"

Kangxi held Harigana in his arms, inhaling her fragrance. Even though the little girl hadn't used any perfumes, he still found her incredibly sweet. No matter how tired he was outside, holding Harigana and smelling her scent would completely dispel his fatigue.

"Xuan Ye! How long will it take us to get to the capital from here?"

Harigana's hair wasn't combed up; her long, cascading hair was loosely tied back with a headband. So, as Harigana hugged Kangxi's neck, the headband fell directly to the ground.

Emperor Kangxi stroked Harigana's hair, his eyes deep. He not only didn't answer Harigana's words, but also placed him on the bed and took a curved sword from his waist.

Harigana was startled by Kangxi's appearance and shrank back, trying to back away. All she was asking was how long it would take to get to the capital; did he really need to pull out a knife to scare her?

Looking at Harigana's expression, Kangxi knew that his sudden action had frightened her: "Jiaojiao, don't be afraid! I don't mean to hurt you!"

Harigana didn't believe it and didn't want to hurt her, so what knife did he take?

"Then what are you going to do?"

Harigana quietly moved backward, but after only two movements, Kangxi's large hand grabbed her ankle.

Then, to her shock, Kangxi reached for her neck with his curved sword!