Harigana's face was already bright red, especially since that scoundrel Kangxi kept telling her that Beibei's gluttony was learned from her, which was really annoying.

The Empress Dowager was thoroughly amused. She had already thought the two were quite clever, and now that they were so close to her, she was quite pleased.

He turned around and said a few words to Sumalagu, who was somewhat surprised, but quickly turned and left.

The palace banquet continued, and Bebe had already returned to Saenjiya's side.

Yinti tugged at Beibei's little braids and whispered something in her ear, making her giggle.

When Consort Hui reached out to pull her braid, she almost screamed, but fortunately she managed to hold it in and not shout, otherwise she would have caused him trouble again.

She had intended to befriend the Empress, but the Empress simply smiled faintly, clearly not wanting to get too involved.

So she stopped approaching and lest she annoy people.

Life is good now, and she shouldn't cause trouble.

Just as she was trying to figure this out, she saw her son's hands pulling at Beibei's hair.

I subconsciously looked over at Harigana and found that she had no expression at all, and the smile on her face was even more beautiful than when she had smiled at me earlier.

"They've really hit the jackpot," Consort Hui thought, looking at her carefree son.

Kangxi offered him several more cups of wine, and several officials came forward to toast him. Overall, the process went very smoothly.

"Empress!"

The Empress Dowager's voice suddenly came, and Harigana hurriedly stood up to pay his respects, but Kangxi held his hand and he could only half-squat.

"Empress Dowager".

Those below could only see her upper body; only a few people on the high platform could see what kind of inappropriate gesture she was performing.

In the past, the Empress Dowager might have been angry, but now none of that matters anymore.

"Get up!"

After speaking, he turned his head and gave Sumalagu a look, and the latter stepped forward with the tray and stood still.

As soon as Harigana stood still, he heard: "This is the headdress that my mother's Abu and Eji specially commissioned when Aijia got married."

It's nothing valuable, just a token of my affection.

I really like Bayalige's personality, so I'll give this headdress to her.

There is also a piece of warm jade for Yin Fu. The emperor will find someone to make a jade pendant for Xiao Jiu to wear.

"You've done a tremendous job raising those two children."

Harigana never expected such a thing to happen, and hurriedly expressed her gratitude: "Your Majesty, on behalf of Yinfu and Bayalige, thank the Empress Dowager."

The Empress Dowager felt a pang of regret upon hearing the words of the Grand Empress Dowager. If she had known that the thing would have such a powerful aftereffect, she would have taken it out long ago. Why did she have to go through all this trouble for more than a year? It was a complete miscalculation.

Emperor Kangxi had not expected that Bumbutai would take such action, but since things were developing in a positive direction, he was happy.

Even though the Empress Dowager had changed her mind, he was still uneasy.

People's thoughts can change in an instant, so it's best to be more careful in the future and not show it on your face.

"Grandmother, when are you going to give some of the many treasures in your private treasury to Xuan Ye?"

Kangxi helped Harigana up, talking to her while helping her straighten her clothes and sit down.

It was impossible for Bumbutai not to be saddened by his appearance. After all, he was the child she had raised, and now he was so heartbroken over another woman.

But she no longer had the right to say anything, so she could only pretend she didn't see it.

"Xuan Ye, you are the emperor, you can have anything you want, yet you covet my little possessions."

After I pass away, it will all be yours.

"I can't give it to them now, I still need to give rewards to the children."

He spoke with a smile, as if nothing had happened.

"Grandmother, you will live to be a hundred years old."

After a few rambling words, the palace banquet was almost over.

Even though it was a welcome banquet for the Empress Dowager, she was already quite tired due to her advanced age and several days of travel.

The Empress Dowager first escorted the Grand Empress Dowager back to Cining Palace, and only after confirming that she had taken the medicine prepared by Zhao Rongxi did she return to Ningshou Palace.

After everyone left, Bumbutai looked at Sumalagu and said, "Suma, it seems I really have made many mistakes."

"It's not so bad to be open-minded."

Seeing her gray hair, Su Ma La Gu felt sorry for her and knelt down beside her, saying, "Princess, don't think too much about it."

Bumbutai nodded, washed up, and went to bed to rest.

As I lay in bed, scenes from my youth suddenly began to flash through my mind, so vivid, as if they had just happened.

In Qingxi Palace, after washing up, the two sat in front of the dressing table, with Kangxi helping Harigana wipe her hair.

"Xuan Ye, you should visit the Empress Dowager more often. She looks much older since she came back this time."

After thinking it over, Harigana decided to try to persuade him.

She had thought before that, according to history, she didn't have many years left to live.

Although she still wouldn't have much contact with the Empress Dowager, she couldn't stop Kangxi, and she still had to try to persuade him.

Human nature is unpredictable.

Now that Bumbutai is alive, Kangxi can do whatever he wants.

But once the person is gone, the longing will surge up, and then she will be the culprit.

Whether it's official history or unofficial history, the evaluation of the Aisin Gioro clan is always the same: "They love them so much they wish them to live, and they hate them so much they wish them to die!"

She didn't want all her years of hard work to go to waste.

"Jiaojiao!"

Kangxi paused, feeling a warmth in his heart.

"Hmm? What's wrong?"

Looking into his eyes in the bronze mirror, the candlelight was dim, and although I couldn't see clearly, I could still feel that he was very moved.

As expected, she was right.

"You're really not angry about how your grandmother treated you?"

Kangxi wasn't testing her; he was simply amazed that such a kind girl existed in the world, and that he had actually met her.

Harigana turned her head and glared at him: "Xuan Ye, do you think I'm that petty?"

You've already protected me so much, why should I argue with an old man?

Besides, people say that old people are like children. The Empress Dowager is so old. To put it bluntly, just treat her like Beibei and pamper her.

Surely I can't possibly argue with a child as young as Beibei!

He spoke casually, but it warmed Kangxi's heart.

"Okay! I'll listen to Jiaojiao."

Yes, I'm sorry to have troubled you.

Kangxi picked her up and carried her to the bed. Looking at the woman beneath him, he said, "Jiaojiao, once the child is grown, I will abdicate. Let's live a simple life together, just the two of us, like ordinary people, okay?"

"Alright! As long as you're willing to give up the throne, as long as you stay by my side, I'll do anything."

Harigana reached out and hugged his neck, smiling broadly.

She really didn't care much about the empress position; the only reason she worked so hard for it was for the sake of the children.