"Eunuch Li, I just want to ask you, did His Majesty ever treat anyone like this when he was in the palace?"

Dulan knew that asking this question was very direct, but she really didn't know how to beat around the bush, so she quickly said, "Eunuch Li, I didn't mean anything by it, I'm just curious! If you feel you can't say, then don't, it's fine with me!"

Li Dequan breathed a sigh of relief. It wasn't a big deal; he could easily say a few words about it. Besides, judging from his Emperor's personality, if he knew about this, he would probably make a record of his greetings to the Imperial Concubine Chen.

For no other reason than to show loyalty!

"Dulan, you must not ask others such questions in the future, understand? This is spying on the Emperor's whereabouts. If others find out, Consort Chen will be in big trouble!"

Although Li Dequan knew that Dulan meant well and that I was definitely not sent by Harigana to ask, he still gave her a few pointers.

Dulan nodded and looked at Li Dequan assuring him, "Eunuch Li, I wouldn't dare ask anyone else! I just wanted to ask you! Don't worry, I won't cause any trouble for Her Majesty!"

Li Dequan was pleased by Du Lan's question, "I only asked you." Although he didn't know why, he still answered seriously, "Yes! As long as you know what I mean!" After pausing, he added, "I have served the Emperor for almost twenty years and have never seen the Emperor treat anyone like this!"

Dulan understood; Li Dequan wasn't referring to any of the concubines, but to anyone. She could interpret this as meaning that even the Empress Dowager had never received such attentive care from the Emperor.

Seeing Dulan's delighted expression, Li Dequan, though reluctant, still said, "Girl, once you enter the palace, don't let your joy show! Even if you have a stern face, don't let others see your happiness! If you have any problems in the future, you can ask Little Li for help; I will definitely help if I can!"

Dulan nodded, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Li Dequan and said, "Eunuch Li, you are so kind! Thank you, Dulan has learned a lot!"

Harigana had no idea how the two people outside were getting along; she was fast asleep and didn't even notice when Kangxi used his hand to soothe her anxiety.

When I woke up the next day, my uninjured hand felt a little sore and weak, but I figured it was probably because I had been sleeping on it all night, so I didn't think much of it.

"Jiaojiao! Are you feeling unwell anywhere?"

Kangxi was a little nervous; it was truly his first time doing something like that. And because it was so exciting, it was over in no time!

If he had initially intended to tease Harigana, after the ejaculation ended, he would never have let the woman in front of him know about such a disastrous performance.

"My arms are a little sore, but otherwise I'm fine!"

What was said in jest was taken seriously by the listener! Especially for someone like Kangxi, who was already feeling guilty, his guilt only intensified!

In the past, he would have definitely made arrangements to summon the imperial physician to take his pulse. But feeling guilty, he was afraid that the imperial physician would notice something amiss, so he would never have summoned the imperial physician.

"Let me rub it for you. You must have pressed on it while sleeping last night!"

Harigana caught the "朕" (zhen, meaning "I" or "I") in Kangxi's voice and looked at him with suspicion, wondering if Kangxi's menopause had flared up again. He had only been well for two days; if he were to have another attack, she wouldn't know how to comfort him.

"Jiaojiao! Let me rub it for you!"

After a brief exchange of glances between Kangxi and Harigana, Kangxi immediately looked away, but quickly began massaging her shoulders.

Now, Harigana was even more confused!

Kangxi's behavior clearly indicated that he was guilty and had definitely done something he didn't want her to know, and this matter was definitely related to her.

However, after thinking it over and over, Harigana still couldn't figure out why, so he had no choice but to give up!

Actually, when Harigana was helping Kangxi block the brown bear's attack, he remembered what Su Rina had said, so he didn't think about the consequences and just held Kangxi tightly.

Harigana wasn't completely oblivious during the days when Kangxi didn't contact her, nor was she truly trying to shut herself away and live her own life; one could say she was escaping.

Although her past life was difficult, it was mostly simple and free of scheming and intrigue.

After arriving here, she witnessed the father-daughter relationship between Saenjiya and Baoliri, so she didn't put any thought into romantic feelings, and never imagined that she would enter the palace as a concubine.

But after Su Rina said those things to her, she started thinking about what to do. Before she could come up with a solution, Kangxi inexplicably told her to call Xuan Ye and took her hunting.

"Jiaojiao, what are you thinking about?"

Fearing that Harigana might still remember what happened the night before, Kangxi quickly brought her back to her senses and stopped her from thinking about it any further.

"Huh?" Harigana looked at Kangxi in confusion. She really wasn't pretending; she was just too engrossed in thinking and didn't react for a moment.

Emperor Kangxi breathed a sigh of relief; it was good that he hadn't remembered!

"Jiaojiao, after we set off in a little while, you'll see the Yimin River. The scenery is beautiful, and people are starting to farm here, which is a bit different from where you live!"

Not knowing what to say, Kangxi simply started describing the scenery along the way to divert Harigana's attention.

Although Harigana was unsure why Kangxi would so abruptly change the subject, she simply went along with it. After all, she couldn't think of anything else, and it was always better to obey!

However, she still needs to talk to Su Rina more when she has the chance. There are many things she needs to ask Su Rina for her opinion on. As for whether she will do exactly what Su Rina says in the end, she can at least have a general idea in mind!

“Yimin River?” Harigana repeated.

Seeing the little girl he had led astray, Kangxi immediately transformed into a master and explained the story of Yimin River to her in great detail.

"Jiaojiao, the Yimin River is the mother river of the Evenki people, but it is actually the Hailar River...!"

As Harigana listened, the swaying carriage and the incessant chatter around him made him sleepy again. Looking at the drowsy Harigana, Kangxi didn't know whether to continue talking or to coax him to sleep.

"Jiaojiao, I'd better call a royal physician to take a look!"

Kangxi spoke very softly, afraid that even a slightly louder voice would startle the dazed Harigana.

"Xuan Ye! Sleepy, don't talk!"

After Harigana finished speaking, he leaned against Kangxi, found a comfortable position, and fell asleep.

Now, even if Emperor Kangxi really wanted to call someone over to take her pulse, he would have to wait until the main force stopped and Harigana regained consciousness.

After all, the little girl was clinging to his waist, nestled in his arms, a feeling that brought him joy, and he didn't want anyone to disturb him.