"I think Depin is right. Don't you think it's a very fulfilling thing to witness Xiao Si grow up with your own eyes? I really like it anyway."

"I'll give it a try, Father Royal. From now on, I'll take my lunch break at Yonghe Palace. I'll be a good witness to Xiao Si's growth."

"good."

A month later.

"Mother, is Fourth Brother learning to hold his head high? Why does it seem to me that Fourth Brother has grown a bit bigger? I have a feeling that at the rate he's growing, he'll soon surpass me."

"Your Highness, why would you have such an idea? Children grow fast at first. If you don't believe me, just look at them. Once they can walk and run, they don't grow fast anymore."

"is that so?"

"Of course, would I lie to you?"

The prince looked at Yinzhen doubtfully. Forget it, he was still young and didn't understand many things. He would just accept whatever Mu Sili said.

"You're back so early today, are you hungry? I asked someone to make some apricot blossom pastry. Try it and see if you like it. If you like it, take some to the Shangshufang this afternoon."

"good."

The prince looked at Mu Sili with a smile. Ever since he decided to take a nap in Yonghe Palace last month and cultivate his relationship with Yinzhen, he had relaxed both physically and mentally.

Although Mu Sili was not his biological mother, she worried about everything for him, and he truly felt the motherly love from her.

"I heard that a beautiful woman went to the Empress Dowager's palace. Empress Dowager, you have to be careful. I don't think that woman is a good person."

"Hmm? It doesn't matter. The emperor looks down on her. I'll tell you in secret that woman has been in the palace for a month. Don't tell the emperor, or he will be unhappy."

"It's been a month since I entered the palace? Have I been cut off from news so completely?"

"You are still young, don't worry about these things. The emperor will take care of them. You just need to do your job well."

"What should I do?"

The prince was instantly confused. He was born a prince. Was his job to work hard for that position?

That’s right, that should be the case. Since Mu Sili said so, he will try his best. He wonders whether the emperor will abdicate obediently.

Mu Sili didn't expect that her casual remark would make the prince subconsciously think that she wanted him to take the throne. If he was not too young, he would really ask Kangxi to abdicate.

Everyone here was in a happy mood, and the imperial concubine in Chengqian Palace confidently sent someone to invite Kangxi.

"Remember this, I spent a month training you in the hope that you would gain my favor right away. If you fail, I will be unhappy.

You also know the situation in your family. If it weren't for your outstanding appearance, you would have no chance to enter the palace, let alone have the opportunity to serve the emperor.

You should know that if you can give birth to a prince, you will have no shortage of wealth and glory in the future. I hope your heart is with me, understand?"

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. I come from the Tong family and I know what to do. Even if I am favored, I will still respect you as my master. I know my limits."

She was somewhat helpless. How could she not know her limits? Her family was in the hands of Madam Tong. If she had any ulterior motives, they would be in danger.

Besides, she didn't know how good the palace was before, so she never thought about entering it. Now that she has seen the splendor and wealth in the palace, it is hard for her not to be tempted.

But the Imperial Noble Consort doesn't seem to be a good person, so it's better not to reveal the little thoughts in my heart, so as not to be caught by her and I will be the one who suffers.

"I'm glad you're so kind. Someone, please ask the Emperor to come over and tell him that I want to have dinner with you. I hope you'll do me the honor of visiting Chengqian Palace."

"yes."

When Kangxi learned that the Imperial Noble Consort invited him to lunch, he frowned in disgust. Did he have no place to eat? Why did he have to go to Chengqian Palace?

"Has the woman been trained?"

"I heard that he has been trained and is now in Chengqian Palace."

So that's how it is. Does she think that since the selection has been made, he will obediently favor her according to her wishes? How self-righteous.

"I look free? If I were free, I would have gone to Yonghe Palace to see Concubine De and her son. Why would she invite me over? I'll just tell her I'm busy and we'll do it another day."

"Yes, then I will go there myself."

Kangxi suddenly looked at Liang Jiugong with disgust. He was 100% sure that Liang Jiugong said that in order to see the woman's true appearance.

But he was quite curious. He didn't know what kind of woman could be worthy of her careful cultivation, or was it that she had a history with her?

In Chengqian Palace, when the Imperial Noble Consort learned that Kangxi was unwilling to come, the kind expression on her face almost collapsed.

"It's my fault. I forgot that the Emperor is busy with official business. Since the Emperor is too busy, it's just as well for me to go to the Qianqing Palace and have dinner with the Emperor."

Liang Jiugong frowned slightly. Was the Imperial Concubine determined to send her to Kangxi's bed? To be honest, this woman was quite stunning at first glance, but after a closer look, she seemed tasteless.

What this palace lacks the least is beautiful women. Even if Kangxi really favors her, she will not be able to keep his favor for long. She might even be forgotten in the harem.

After all, none of the women in this palace are Mu Sili, and it is impossible for them to become pregnant with the Fourth Prince after only being favored once like her, and it is even more impossible for them to become another exception.

"Are you sure you want to go to the Palace of Heavenly Purity? The Emperor is busy with official duties right now, so I'm afraid he won't have much time to dine with you. How about we do it another day?"

"As the Imperial Noble Consort, I am supposed to be concerned about the Emperor's health. Liang Jiugong, you've overstepped your bounds. Someone, bring the food and accompany me to the Palace of Heavenly Purity to dine with the Emperor."

"yes."

Liang Jiugong sighed helplessly. He would not turn back until he hit the wall. If he made the emperor angry, don't blame him for not reminding him.

When Kangxi saw the Imperial Noble Consort coming with her people, he almost burst into curses. It seemed that they really didn't take his words to heart.

"Didn't I say I was busy with official business and didn't have time to go over? Why did you bring people here?"

"I came here because I was worried about your health. Your Majesty, the meal still needs to be consumed. Since you are not available, it is just as well for me to come and accompany you.

Serve the meal, Your Majesty. I am here now. You won’t chase me away, will you? If you do, I will be laughed at by the sisters in the harem.”

The imperial concubine's joking tone made Kangxi look sideways. She had lost all her dignity in order to arrange people for him!

"I'm tired of the food in the imperial kitchen. I get sick of it just by looking at it. If you have nothing else to do, please go back. I have to go to Yonghe Palace later. Don't bother me."

Originally, the Imperial Noble Consort was able to remain calm, but when she heard Kangxi say that he would go to Yonghe Palace to find Mu Sili later, her face immediately darkened.

She could tolerate Kangxi not going to Chengqian Palace, but going to Yonghe Palace was a pain in her heart.