After saying this, Harigana lay down on the bed, waiting for Kangxi to give her a massage! And that night, Harigana felt comfortable! But Kangxi didn't sleep well at all!

Early in the morning, Kangxi was awakened by Harigana. After waking up, he felt groggy.

"Xuan Ye!"

Harigana felt a little embarrassed. When she got up this morning and saw that Kangxi was still fast asleep, she remembered all the times she had woken him up in the middle of the night to scratch his back.

Kangxi rubbed his temples. The first two times, it was Harigana who woke him. But later, he was genuinely worried, so he started sleeping holding Harigana's hand. Then, whenever Harigana moved even slightly, he would be startled awake.

"Yes! I'm here! What's up?"

Kangxi lowered his hand from between his eyebrows, pulled her into his arms, and nuzzled his chin against her head. During this time, Kangxi had personally taken care of Harigana's washing and grooming. He was certain the little girl in his arms didn't apply any makeup, yet she smelled wonderful, which he adored.

"Xuan Ye, why don't you take a nap in the carriage for a while? Also," Harigana thought for a moment and said, "I didn't feel anything a few days ago, but yesterday the itching was unbearable! I doubt I'll have a peaceful night these next few days. Perhaps I should stay by myself? Let Dulan keep me company! You—"

Before Harigana could finish speaking, Kangxi directly rejected him!

"No! Today I'll have Li Dequan ask the imperial physician if there's any ointment that can relieve the itching! Even if there isn't, you can't be with Dulan!"

Kangxi was already bothered by Dulan, and now Harigana said he wanted to be with Dulan that night, which was like stabbing a hole in his heart.

Harigana didn't want Kangxi to be so tired, but the most important reason was that if she lived with Dulan, she wouldn't have to endure that agonizing itch!

Kangxi was no match for her in either arguments or fights, but Dulan was different! All she had to do was act cute, and Dulan would listen to her in everything!

"But you're getting tired like this!"

Harigana still wanted to try, but Kangxi directly pointed out her little scheme!

"Jiaojiao! You're right, but I have to give the order that Dulan watch over you tonight. If she dares to leave you even with the slightest scar, her life will be in danger!"

Kangxi spoke with a hint of mockery, and Harigana stiffened. She grabbed Kangxi's hand that was touching her earlobe and bit it hard.

"As expected of the emperor! He's so cunning!"

Harigana muttered under his breath, and with only two fists' distance between them, it was hard for Kangxi to miss it. However, he was already used to Harigana's occasional muttering, so when he heard Harigana talking about him now, he didn't really think anything of it.

After returning to his hometown, Bumbutai was much happier, although he turned a blind eye to Kangxi's constant presence with Harigana.

More than twenty days had passed since the incident with Anger, and now that they had returned to Khorchin, Kangxi had no choice but to give the Empress Dowager face. Although his rank had been restored, the humiliation had already been committed, and Anger's life was now destined to remain this way.

"Jiaojiao! What kind of look is that?"

Emperor Kangxi had just sent Li Dequan to deliver an imperial edict when he saw Harigana's disdainful and dismissive look. It was very strange, and Kangxi felt it couldn't be a good thing!

Harigana pouted, took a bite of the cucumber in her hand, and didn't want to talk to Kangxi. If Kangxi hadn't just returned to power, she would have completely forgotten about Angel. The thought that she had actually slept in the imperial carriage for so long made her feel uncomfortable all over!

"Jiaojiao! Speak your mind!"

Kangxi walked up to Harigana and reached out to touch her head, but the little girl dodged him.

The crunching sound of biting into the cucumber sounded like a provocation to Kangxi. Coupled with Harigana's silence, he became so angry that he snatched the cucumber away and devoured it in a few bites.

Harigana's eyes widened in disbelief. She hadn't expected Kangxi to be so shameless. Although there weren't many cucumbers left, she still hadn't had enough!

"Xuan Ye! You're bullying me!"

Harigana shouted, then stood up and tried to walk outside to get another cucumber to eat!

Kangxi has recently discovered that he doesn't act like himself at all when he's with Harigana! Not only does he become childish, but he also enjoys playing pranks! This is the first time this has ever happened; he actually stole food from Harigana!

Before he could react, he saw Harigana angrily heading outside, so he quickly picked him up.

"Jiaojiao! Don't be angry, don't be angry. I'll ask Li Dequan to get you a few more. Eat as many as you want, okay?"

At this moment, Kangxi couldn't care less about the strange look Harigana had given him earlier. He only wanted to appease her as soon as possible. She was pregnant, and if anything happened to her, he would regret it to death.

Harigana grumbled and complained. Although she was still angry, it wouldn't be bad to eat a new one, since she only had half a stick left.

"That's outrageous!"

Kangxi knew that Harigana had forgiven him, and quickly ordered Li Dequan to fetch a few more cucumbers. It wasn't until Harigana, smiling broadly, ate one cucumber and reached for a second one that he realized he'd been tricked!

I quickly went up and held her little hand. Although I really wanted to scold her, I didn't know if she would throw a tantrum again if I said anything now, since I had just coaxed her.

Emperor Kangxi found it strange that even when the women in the harem were pregnant, they were always gentle and considerate whenever they saw him, unlike Harigana, who could suddenly become temperamental.

Most importantly, he damn well liked that feeling.

"Someone come here!"

Harigana shrank his neck, not expecting him to react so quickly. He didn't know where things had gone wrong that made him realize what was happening! What a pity, he was just a little bit away from eating the third one!

"emperor!"

Dulan quietly entered and stood at a distance, awaiting the imperial decree. During this time, if it weren't for being able to tidy Harigana's clothes, she would have doubted whether she was even a servant!

Not only do they not have to serve their master's daily needs, they rarely even get to see their own master! With just this one call to come in, if Li Dequan's name hadn't been called, she might not have seen Harigana until tomorrow!

"Take the cucumbers away!"

Kangxi was speaking to Dulan, but his eyes were fixed on Harigana. Seeing her furtive glances and the way she bit her lower lip, Kangxi was truly at his wit's end!

He was an emperor, after all, but he never expected to be controlled by Harigana! And he even willingly jumped into the trap; the little girl could only be said to have gone with the flow.

"Yes! This servant obeys!"

Dulan picked up the plate and turned to leave. She was content to have seen the princess; she wouldn't ask for anything more for now. After all, once they reached the palace, she refused to believe the emperor would still be clinging to his princess for twelve hours a day!