Harigana is fast asleep, completely unaware that the women in the capital are all on high alert, and some have even started forming groups the next day to give Harigana a hard time once she enters the palace.

When Kangxi woke up in the morning, he saw the woman nestled in his arms. The little girl's cheeks were rosy from sleeping, her lips were slightly open, and her small tongue was faintly visible.

One hand rested on his waist, and he looked like a well-behaved kitten, making him incredibly endearing.

Perhaps because Kangxi's movements were too exaggerated, Harigana's eyelashes trembled slightly, showing signs of regaining consciousness.

"Sweetie, sleep a little longer!"

Kangxi's voice was very soft, and Harigana soon fell into a deep sleep again.

Li Dequan had already prepared to go in and help the Emperor and Consort Chen get up and wash after hearing the sounds inside, but unexpectedly, only a few words were spoken inside, and then there was silence.

"Li Dequan!"

Just as Li Dequan thought that Kangxi might want to rest with Consort Chen for a while longer, a very soft sound came from inside. If it weren't for his keen hearing, he might not have heard it at all.

"Your Majesty! Your servant is here!"

Li Dequan dared not go in, not knowing what the situation was like inside, so he stood outside the curtain waiting for imperial orders.

"It's nothing!"

Kangxi originally intended to have Li Dequan come in to help him change his clothes, but looking at the little girl sleeping on the bed hugging his pillow, he suddenly didn't want anyone to see her like this.

She simply sat up and dressed herself. After getting ready, she went to Harigana's bedside, gently kissed his fair forehead, tidied the blankets, and then turned and left.

Li Dequan was ready to serve Kangxi again, but to his surprise, he was met with the words "nothing happened". His lips twitched. The emperor would actually go back on his word. How strange!

"emperor!"

After Kangxi came out, Li Dequan and the others wanted to pay their respects, but Kangxi not only dismissed their greetings but also frowned and scolded them in a low voice: "Consort Chen is still resting, so please keep your voices down!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

"Yes! This servant obeys!"

Kangxi didn't sense anything amiss. He instructed Xiao Li to keep an eye on the place and not let anyone disturb it. Then, he gave Dulan a disapproving look, turned around, and left with Li Dequan.

Harigana was awakened by thirst; his throat was dry, and his stomach was empty. He was both thirsty and hungry.

"Dulan!"

Harigana called out, and the curtain was immediately lifted slightly. Only after confirming that the person had regained consciousness did he dare to come in.

The Emperor's gaze just now was terrifying; she felt her life could end at any moment!

"Your Majesty!"

Dulan stepped forward and helped Harigana to her feet. Looking at the bruises on her body, she cursed the Emperor's lack of restraint in her heart.

"Pour yourself a glass of water, then hurry up and wash up, I'm hungry!"

No sooner had Harigana finished speaking than Kangxi returned as if he knew she would wake up at that moment!

"I knew you'd be hungry. A meal has been prepared. You can eat after you wash up!"

Harigana looked over upon hearing the sound and was stunned by Kangxi, who was dressed in a blue riding outfit. However, he couldn't look at Kangxi's bald head; he could only look at the area below his eyebrows.

Kangxi noticed Harigan's reaction and thought to himself: So this little girl also likes colors. Will her wish soon come true? After all, her color sense is quite good.

"This servant greets Your Majesty!"

Dulan disliked Kangxi, but still timidly paid her respects.

Harigana also wanted to get up, but Kangxi quickly walked over and pulled him into his arms.

"Jiaojiao, I told you not to be so polite!" After saying that, he ordered Dulan, "Quickly pour some water! Then go and fetch water for Consort Chen to wash up!"

"Yes! This servant obeys!"

After Harigana finished washing up, Kangxi held him and ate brunch. Finally, while Harigana was still in a daze, he was put on horseback.

"emperor!"

Harigana was very puzzled. Since yesterday, Harigana felt that Kangxi was acting very strangely. She didn't know why, but she always felt that Kangxi seemed to be much more affectionate towards her and even more clingy!

"Jiaojiao, I promised you yesterday that I would take you hunting, and now is the perfect time!"

Without needing Harigana to ask for the reason, Kangxi directly explained clearly what the two people were going to do.

"But I can ride a horse myself!"

Harigana realized something was wrong with the horse he was riding after he finished speaking. Looking down, he saw that there was a carefully placed layer of woolen padding on the saddle, so Harigana wouldn't hurt his thighs even if he rode for a long time.

"You noticed?"

Kangxi saw the girl's movements. Before she could answer, he held Harigana in one hand and waved the reins with the other, and the horse immediately galloped off.

"drive!"

"Jiaojiao, sit tight!"

Harigana clung tightly to Kangxi's arm. She had ridden horses before, and even fast horses before, but this was the first time she had ever suddenly charged out like this.

"Your Majesty! Your Majesty! Slow down!"

Harigana's heart was pounding. She finally understood why the original owner had gone to heaven to find the stable boy to ride a horse. Although it was exciting, her heart really couldn't take it!

Kangxi obediently pulled on the reins and squeezed the horse's belly, gradually reducing its speed.

"Jiaojiao! I forgot about your health. How are you? Should we go back and call the imperial physician to take a look?"

Kangxi was extremely annoyed. He had just been thinking of teasing the bewildered Harigana, but he had completely forgotten about Harigana's heart condition.

Seeing that Emperor Kangxi had already turned around and wanted to go back, Harigana quickly said, "I'm not uncomfortable, I'm not going back! I just wanted Your Majesty to ride slower!"

"Are you really alright?"

Kangxi looked at Harigana with concern, and only felt relieved after seeing that her expression was normal. However, he still remembered that he should not frighten her like that in the future, and even thought about reminding the people around her not to frighten Harigana when they returned.

"It's alright, Your Majesty! Let's go quickly!"

Harigana had calmed down by now. Thinking about what they had talked about eating roe deer meat yesterday, she swallowed hard, and her voice even had a hint of coquetry in it!

"Jiaojiao!"

Kangxi watched Harigana swallow hard and whispered in her ear, "Call me Xuan Ye!"

Harigana stiffened, the warm breath on his earlobe causing his heart, which had just calmed down, to pound wildly again.

"Your Majesty, your concubine..."

Harigana was somewhat confused, but Kangxi did not give her a chance to refute. When no one could see, he gently bit her earlobe and whispered again, "Jiaojiao, call my name!"