"Your Majesty, I dare to say that you are probably a unique figure, unprecedented and unparalleled."

The Fourth Prince glanced at Li Tiao in surprise, genuinely taken aback by her words.

Kangxi seemed quite interested: "Really? Are you really going to calculate it for me, or are you just saying nice things to fool me?"

"Your Majesty, this servant will naturally let it go. This servant would never care to deceive Your Majesty."

"Then say something that doesn't sound like you're just trying to fool me."

Li Tiao took a deep breath, pretending to be very careful, but she didn't need to pretend; she was extremely nervous too: "Your Majesty, you can be considered a wise and benevolent ruler throughout history."

You are diligent in your duties and love the people, you…

"Li Tiao..." Kangxi interrupted Li Tiao's flattery.

"Your Majesty, you are the longest-reigning emperor in history, which is why I say you are unprecedented and unparalleled."

After Li Tiao finished speaking, she waited quietly for Kangxi to continue asking questions.

But before Kangxi could speak, the Fourth Prince looked at Li Tiao with surprise and astonishment. In his opinion, whether Li Tiao's words were calculated or flattery, they were all very well said.

Kangxi squinted at Li Tiao, showing neither surprise nor anger.

The calm was almost frightening.

Li Tiao's heart pounded like a war drum. After a long silence, she mustered her courage and asked, "Your Majesty, this servant..."

What is the longest period of time someone has been in power?

Finally, Kangxi spoke, but for Li Tiao, it was better not to say anything at all, as it sounded somewhat aggressive.

Fortunately, both the Fourth Prince and Li Tiao herself had just stated that her divination skills were average, so Li Tiao was still able to cope: "Your Majesty, this servant is not very learned and has not studied systematically. I have only glanced at books like the Book of Changes and the Book of Changes when I have nothing to do."

So I've been showing off my limited skills before the Emperor; I truly can't calculate exactly how many years that has been."

"What if I told you my birth date and time?" Kangxi seemed unwilling to let Li Tiao off the hook.

Li Tiao was extremely anxious and at a loss for what to do.

"Your Majesty, even if I knew your birth date and time, it probably wouldn't work. I was just trying to show off, so I was being a bit presumptuous. It's only because Your Majesty doesn't mind that you listened to my nonsense."

After Li Tiao finished speaking, there was another long silence, and Kangxi remained silent.

It's truly agonizing.

"Alright, I won't make things difficult for you anymore, Li Tiao. I must say you do have some cleverness. Although I told you not to try to fool me, what you say is indeed pleasing to the ear."

"This servant thanks Your Majesty." Li Tiao quickly kowtowed.

Is this a temporary relief? Li Tiao thought to herself, "It's really not easy."

"Although you have some cleverness, you should still be more composed, because your showing off has drawn the attention of my three sons."

"Your Majesty, I will certainly be more careful with my words and actions in the future," Li Tiao quickly assured him.

Kangxi glanced at Li Tiao but said nothing. Instead, he called out to the Fourth Prince: "Fourth Prince, I know you have no intention of arguing with your brothers. The Second Prince did go a bit too far recently. I hope that you brothers can put aside your past grievances in the future."

The Fourth Prince said, "Your Majesty, I will heed your teachings."

"It's not so much a lesson, I'm just reminding you that the second prince is now the crown prince. I hope you won't let your princess's nonsense make your mind wander."

"Father, I dare not! I absolutely have no improper thoughts or ideas."

Li Tiao originally thought the matter was over, but when she heard Kangxi say this to the Fourth Prince, her heart jumped into her throat again.

She knew that ultimately, the one who would suffer for this was the Fourth Prince.

“Nothing is perfect!” Kangxi’s tone softened. “And your mother… Consort De… is a bit too ignorant, but she is still your mother. If you can go along with her for some minor things, then go along with her. If you really can’t, I will know and I will not take her side.”

But Fourth Prince, you're not young anymore, and you have a wife. You can't keep coming to me every day to solve your problems related to your private affairs.

"Father, I will definitely keep those around me in check and will continue to be filial to Mother."

"Alright, let's go back. I still have so many memorials to read."

Kangxi's words were like a pardon, and Li Tiao quickly followed the Fourth Prince to express their gratitude to Kangxi.

After leaving the Qianqing Palace, Li Tiao wiped the cold sweat from her forehead; it had been incredibly thrilling.

"Sir, is this matter considered over?"

The Fourth Prince glanced at Li Tiao but said nothing.

As Li Tiao was wiping her sweat, she noticed the scrutinizing look in the Fourth Prince's eyes, and she slowed down. "Your Highness, what's wrong?"

Turning his gaze away, the Fourth Prince said, "Let's go."

"It's utterly baffling," Li Tiao muttered to herself.

Back at the prince's residence, Li Tiao was extremely uncomfortable because of nervousness and fear, coupled with the hot weather. Her undergarment under her qipao felt like it had been soaked in water.

Feeling like she had just escaped death, she didn't care about rules anymore. Even though it was still daytime, she didn't care what others might say. She asked Hongye to boil a lot of water so she could take a bath.

Compared to Li Tiao's relief at escaping death, the Fourth Prince's doubts and unease grew.

Having received the news, the Thirteenth Prince, who had come specifically to see him, couldn't help but ask the Fourth Prince, seeing his expression, "Fourth Brother, everything's alright now, isn't it? Why are you still so worried? Is there anything you're not sure about? I heard that Chunxi was also killed by Consort De... Fourth Brother, are you perhaps worried about Consort De?"

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