The Empress Dowager glanced at Kangxi and blurted out without thinking, "Your Majesty, I have heard about what happened yesterday."

Bumbutai had been watching Kangxi's expression closely, and finding that he did not seem to be acting in any way, she continued, "No matter what, she is a noblewoman of Mongolia. Although her methods may have been somewhat underhanded, she has still served you. Isn't your handling of this a bit too hasty? What if she becomes pregnant with the imperial heir?"

Kangxi then realized that the Empress Dowager's people had not yet told her that it was Harigana who had served her the previous night. She thought her plan had succeeded, so she wanted to protect Haburi.

Upon further reflection, he immediately understood why the Empress Dowager could sit there so calmly. She wanted Harigana and Haburi to fight each other, so that whoever was born last would forever lose their special place in her eyes.

"Grandmother, rest assured, the imperial heir will not be left to wander outside. However, Harigana is still young, so there is no rush to have children for the time being."

Moreover, she is about to embark on a long journey, which is not suitable for pregnancy at this time. Once we return to the capital, I will have the imperial physicians prepare her body before she tries to conceive.

Bumbutai's heart sank. She understood what Kangxi had said. Precisely because she understood, she felt extremely uncomfortable, even angry.

"Your Majesty, does this mean that person didn't succeed last night?"

Although the Empress Dowager was asking questions, her eyes were fixed on Kangxi, and her hand gripping her cane had turned white.

He hadn't expected that the woman had already infiltrated, yet Xuan Ye still managed to recognize her. Damn the Borchijin tribe, damn Harigana!

Emperor Kangxi saw everything about Bumbutai, but still preserved her dignity in the end.

“Hmm! I am the emperor, and not just anyone is qualified to serve me in bed!” Bumbutai was taken aback. Before she could react to the meaning of his words, she heard Kangxi say, “For the sake of Harigana’s reputation, I have decided not to pursue this matter any further! After all, Harigana is my Consort Chen. If any bad reputation were to spread, the entire Mongol tribe would be disgraced!”

After Kangxi finished speaking, he looked at the utterly shocked Bumbutai and asked, "Grandmother, don't you agree?"

If the Empress Dowager initially thought she had covered up her actions well yesterday, then now that she hears Kangxi's words, if she doesn't understand that he already knows the whole story, then she really doesn't need to live anymore!

Pulling herself back to reality, she calmly glanced at Kangxi, then simply said, "I am truly old! Xuan Ye! You have truly become a worthy emperor! You are truly a descendant of the Aisin Gioro clan!"

Bumbutai shifted the focus of the war, attempting to use this roundabout method to accuse Kangxi of disobeying her wishes for the sake of a woman.

However, Kangxi was no longer the child who needed the Empress Dowager to make decisions for him. Hearing such words, even if he didn't break off relations, he would definitely not leave her with any hope!

Especially Harigana, who is so obedient and well-behaved, and now that he has finally obtained her, how could he possibly let others hurt her?

"Grandmother, is there something I did wrong? If you are not satisfied with the outcome of this matter, then I will listen to you and stay here for a few more days while you send out your secret guards to investigate."

After Kangxi finished speaking, he picked up the Naihe tea and took a small sip. Then he said quietly, "After all, Habur alone doesn't have the ability to make a move right here in the imperial tent!"

The Empress Dowager staggered slightly, not expecting that Kangxi would expose the truth so directly.

"Xuan Ye! You are the emperor! You handle this matter as you see fit!"

After a long while, in this psychological battle, or rather, in a dialogue where both sides had something to hide, Kangxi finally won.

Bumbutai closed her eyes and finally spoke those words! After speaking, she stood up and walked out. Kangxi wanted to go up and help her, but Bumbutai stopped him: "You go and review the memorials. I'll walk by myself. I'm going out for a stroll!"

"Yes! Grandmother, please take care! Your grandson Dingdang will remember your teachings!"

Emperor Kangxi secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He was afraid that his words would anger the Empress Dowager. If she really insisted on investigating again, he would not know what to do.

Harigana knew nothing of this; she had just returned from Saenjiya's place and wanted to rest. The ordeal of the previous night, coupled with the constant standing and walking this morning because of Haburi's situation, had taken its toll on her body!

Because of Habril's situation, Saenjiya had forgotten that she wanted to talk to Harigana about how couples should get along and what the two of them should do in bed.

"Your Majesty!"

Hai Ri quietly entered and, seeing that Harigana was still awake, spoke up: "Your Majesty! Chasu has arrived. Would you like to see her now?"

Harigana had just lain down and wasn't sleepy at all, so she thought, "If I'm going to see them, I might as well," and nodded to let her bring the people in.

"This servant, Chasu, greets Consort Chen!"

Chasu, Hai Ri's younger sister. A girl of average appearance, but with a muscular build; by today's standards, she would be considered an athletic enthusiast, a muscular woman.

"Get up! Hai Ri told me you're willing to come to the palace with me, right?"

Harigana thought to himself, "This is the sentence she's said the most these past few days! But I suppose this is the last time; she's the last one to arrive!"

"Yes! Chasu is willing to follow Your Highness to the capital and serve Your Highness for the rest of his life, with no other intentions whatsoever!"

Chasu's voice was loud and clear, and Dulan, who was standing outside the door, heard this very powerful statement!

Harigana's lips twitched. The people around her were truly all remarkable!

"Alright! It's all up to you! We're leaving tomorrow, so go and get ready! Ask Dulan if you have any questions, and we'll arrange the tasks properly once you're all familiar with the situation."

"Yes! This servant obeys!"

"This servant takes her leave!"

This time, it wasn't just Harigana whose lips twitched; even Hairi twitched a couple of times. Chasu had gotten used to being in the military camp; not only did his voice need to be corrected, but his manner of speaking also needed to be changed.

"Okay! Go down! I'm going to sleep for a while, don't disturb me unless it's absolutely necessary!"

Harigana lay in bed, thinking about what happened at Haburi that day, and recalling the words Kangxi had spoken to her and the advice he had given her. She wondered if there was something she had missed, but she couldn't resist the drowsiness that was overwhelming her. Slowly, she drifted off to sleep.

Harigana certainly didn't catch him, but given her current limited understanding, it was impossible for her to grasp Kangxi's intentions. Fortunately, her personality was naturally quiet and composed, so even without knowing the truth, she had already managed to dispel Kangxi's several attempts to test her.