Chapter 397 You are putting the wine at your feet
"You are quite honest." Emperor Kangxi sneered, "Aren't you afraid of losing face now?"
The Fourth Master said, "The Emperor is not someone else. Moreover, although I feel humiliated, she has truly saved me many times. I am able to return safely to see the Emperor this time thanks to Jiu'er. She is worthy of being my concubine."
Su Peisheng, who was standing behind him, couldn't help but look a little strange when he heard what the Fourth Master said.
Normally, if His Majesty asked the Fourth Master a question like this, the Fourth Master would most likely remain silent. But now, the way he was talking so freely reminded Su Peisheng of warming his wine. Perhaps it was because he had been with the young lady for so long, but the Master's eloquence had improved.
Emperor Kangxi also looked at the Fourth Master strangely for several times, and finally said: "Now you are only a Beile, it is not appropriate to reward you with two concubines.
Li gave birth to your second son and has never done anything wrong. Are you asking her to give up her position as a concubine to Wenjiu? The child in Wenjiu's belly hasn't been born yet. How can you expect Wenjiu to convince the public?"
The Fourth Master was stunned. Inappropriate?
My third brother, fifth brother, and seventh brother all have two concubines, so why can't I have one?
The Fourth Master said nothing in the end, but only clasped his fists and said, "Father Emperor, I understand."
Seeing that the Fourth Master was particularly obedient today, Emperor Kangxi was also relieved. "It's good that you can think it through. I will tell you that when she gives birth to a child, her name will be filled in and she will be given the title of concubine."
The Fourth Master shook his head: "Father Emperor, this is inappropriate."
Emperor Kangxi frowned and looked over: "What's wrong with that?"
"My son will become a prince one day. Then, he can legitimately have two concubines." The Fourth Master thought that it was not a difficult task.
Since the emperor felt that he, with the title of Beile, could not have two concubines, he would just fight for one for Jiuer.
Emperor Kangxi: “…”
So, in order to give someone the position of a concubine, you want to become a prince? This is really bold, to dare to say such a thing!
Thinking of how Wenjiu treated the Fourth Master, Emperor Kangxi was also distracted.
"Fourth Master, you took the warm wine to heart." Emperor Kangxi sighed and looked carefully at the Fourth Master's expression.
The Fourth Master said, "Father, Wen Jiu saved my life. If I don't take her to heart, then I would be worse than pigs and dogs."
"Is it really because of a favor?" Emperor Kangxi asked again.
The Fourth Master lowered his eyes and said with a hint of sincerity, "Everyone has a love for beauty."
He always felt that these two sentences were not enough to describe the relationship between him and Jiu'er, but he knew how to say it to make the emperor happier.
"You are quite honest," Emperor Kangxi laughed upon hearing this. He did not mention the concubine, but only asked, "I heard that Wenjiu is pregnant. This is also a great joyous event. Doesn't she have a reliable servant around her?"
The Fourth Master answered truthfully, "Your Majesty is right. I also want to go to the Imperial Household Department to find a suitable person to serve her."
Emperor Kangxi simply waved his hand and said, "Tell Nanny Gui to take it to the wine warmer and wait on it. Nanny Gui is always considerate."
The Fourth Master's brows furrowed subconsciously. "Father, this is inappropriate. Nanny Gui is an elder by your side. Jiu'er is not worthy of her service. Besides, Nanny Gui is used to serving you. If she leaves your side, I'm afraid you, Father, will not be used to it."
Who doesn't know the name of Gui Ma, the head lady of the Imperial Tea and Food Room? She was the most disciplined woman in the entire Qianqing Palace. Even the Fourth Master had heard about the rules from Gui Ma when he was a child.
Jiu'er doesn't like being restrained. If that nanny is sent to her, the little girl might feel very uncomfortable.
Emperor Kangxi made up his mind and waved his hand: "No problem, it's settled."
Even if the Fourth Master was unwilling in his heart, he had no choice but to bow and express his gratitude.
He actually guessed some of the emperor's thoughts. Nanny Gui was his confidante, and sending her to Jiu'er was obviously to see what kind of person Jiu'er was, and he might even have some intention of training her.
The Emperor didn't insist too much on the matter of the concubine, so there should still be some hope in the future.
The Fourth Master still felt a little regretful. He had been reckless today. If he had known this would happen, he would have not told the Emperor. He had caused trouble for no reason.
Or he could directly tell the Emperor that he wanted Wenjiu to be his legitimate wife.
The emperor would certainly disagree and might even whip him.
By that time, if he asked Jiu'er to be his concubine, the emperor would probably accept it. This was a bit of a mistake.
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"Fourth Master, what are you thinking about? Eat?" Emperor Kangxi saw that the Fourth Master was in a daze and called him.
The Fourth Master was pulled back from his memories and saw that the food that Jiu'er had asked Su Peisheng to bring to her had already been half eaten by the Emperor.
It was true that his father, the Emperor, did not agree with Jiu'er becoming his concubine, but that did not stop him from enjoying the meal Jiu'er had prepared. Of the several people at the table, the Emperor's father ate the most heartily.
The Fourth Master felt sorry for his own Jiu'er for a moment, so he stretched out his chopsticks to pick up a chicken wing wrapped in rice and put it into his mouth in big mouthfuls.
Emperor Kangxi was in a very good mood during this meal. He leaned back in his chair and couldn't help but praise: "The food cooked by Wen girl is really good."
The Fourth Master immediately clasped his fists and replied, "Your Majesty, thank you for your kind words."
Emperor Kangxi waved his hand, sighed suddenly, and asked, "Where is Liu Yu now?"
The Fourth Master was surprised that Emperor Kangxi would suddenly say this, and he immediately replied, "We just left yesterday, so I guess we haven't gone far from the capital."
Emperor Kangxi nodded: "I almost killed such a good minister by mistake. The fourth brother did the right thing."
Fourth Master: "It is thanks to the Emperor's kindness that Liu Yu was spared."
Emperor Kangxi sighed: "I hope he can get better. After all, he is a pillar of my country." This trouble was caused by bad luck.
As he spoke, Emperor Kangxi sighed, suddenly picked up the last remaining chicken wing, casually wrapped it with the oil paper on the table, and gave it to Liang Jiugong behind him.
Then he stood up and said: "You guys take your time eating, I'm done."
The princes sitting at the same table all stood up.
"Your Highness, I respectfully bid you farewell."
After Emperor Kangxi walked away, the Tenth Master glanced at the empty table and couldn't help complaining, "Fourth Brother, could you please ask the Fourth Sister-in-law to bring more food next time? The Emperor ate most of it by himself. He even had to take away the last chicken wing. I haven't even filled my stomach yet."
Fourth Master: “…”
This is the portion for one person! It was given to him by Jiuerer!
The main person in charge only got to eat a chicken wing, and didn’t even see the shadow of the other dishes. Did he say anything?
Jiu Ye beside him also sighed quietly: "Fourth brother, can you think of a way to get the emperor to come tomorrow? The emperor has been eating and drinking with us for several days, and all the delicious food has gone into the emperor's stomach."
Thirteenth Master drank the last mouthful of soup and said, "There are two solutions. Either make Little Fourth Sister-in-law's cooking worse, or make the Emperor busier."
The Fourteenth Master shook his head like a rattle: "No, if the warm wine is not tasty, we will be punished. The Emperor can't be too busy either. If the Emperor is busy, we will have no good life."
The Tenth Master gritted his teeth: "So, the best way is to ask Little Fourth Sister-in-law to send more tomorrow, Fourth Brother..."
As he spoke, the Tenth Master turned his eyes towards the Fourth Master.
The others also turned their attention to the Fourth Master.
The Fourth Master was silent for a moment, then suddenly stood up, turned around and walked out.
"Hey? Fourth brother, why are you leaving before I even finish my sentence?" The Tenth Master suddenly became anxious.
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