Chapter 428 Happiness Comes Too Suddenly
Emperor Kangxi was actually a little angry, but also found it somewhat amusing. He asked curiously, "Why? You're reluctant to let others use it, but you're willing to take it out for me to use?"
After hearing what was said, Concubine De glared at Emperor Kangxi and said, "How can the Emperor be the same as others? I know your Majesty's character, so I naturally feel at ease letting Jiu'er take care of the Emperor's food and drink.
Furthermore, Your Majesty has been through a lot on this southern tour, and having Jiu'er by your side would at least allow Your Majesty to eat more meals, and I am naturally willing to do so."
"You." Emperor Kangxi shook his head and laughed: "What can I say about you?"
Upon hearing this, Concubine De smiled, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Prince Zhi hasn't been enjoying his meals lately. Let Jiu'er go with you, so he can take care of his food along the way. Also, it would be more convenient for the fourth son to go with him."
After hearing this, Emperor Kangxi looked at Concubine De with a bit of surprise on his face: "What's wrong? Weren't you just angry with Concubine Hui?"
Concubine De said, "Prince Zhi is the Emperor's son. Even if I'm angry with Sister Hui, I can't watch him suffer. Although I haven't read much, I know I should help the Emperor. Does the Emperor really think I'm a shrew who only knows how to throw tantrums?"
Concubine De was no fool. Her quarrel with Concubine Hui was a minor matter, and the Emperor naturally didn't take it to heart. But as for the princes, that wasn't acceptable. The Emperor always placed the highest priority on his offspring, and personally took care of every detail of the princes' education, health, and even matters in the harem.
If Prince Zhi really has been suffering from stomach problems, he will have to drink alcohol with his food. It would be better for her to speak up first.
Furthermore, De Fei was still somewhat uncertain. Seeing that the Emperor was about to leave the capital, she didn't know when he would return. The Empress Dowager loved Hui Fei very much. If Hui Fei mentioned this to the Empress Dowager a few more times, she might actually order the wine to be sent to her.
Concubine De was extremely reluctant. Firstly, she didn't want her people to suffer injustice, and secondly, Concubine Hui was not a good person and might use this opportunity to cause trouble. It would be better for her to accompany the emperor on his trip. Having someone close to her on the southern tour would give her peace of mind.
Emperor Kangxi glanced at Concubine De, tapped his fingers on the table, and weighed the options in his mind.
After all, Wen was pregnant and it was not suitable for her to travel back and forth. However, her status was also relatively low, so staying in the mansion was not necessarily a good thing.
If I take this girl with me, there will be many benefits. At least the food should be good.
Take today's dish for example, it tasted really good, but I still felt a little unsatisfied.
Seeing Concubine De's red eyes, Emperor Kangxi finally said, "It's as you say."
He patted Concubine De's back again and said, "Alright, go wash your face. After all, you are the head of a palace and have been among the four concubines for many years. Why are you still acting like a child?"
Emperor Kangxi thought that since this southern tour would be by water, there wouldn't be any setbacks. There had been precedents of taking pregnant concubines with them, so Emperor Kangxi had some confidence. He could just take them along if he wanted. With so many imperial physicians around him, how could he not guarantee a child?
After hearing this, Concubine De wiped her tears embarrassedly and immediately returned to her usual self. She bowed slightly and let the maid help her go down to wash her face.
Before Emperor Kangxi could even wait for the next dish to warm the wine, he and Concubine De went into the inner room and dozed off while talking.
Seeing that Emperor Kangxi had fallen asleep, Concubine De quietly walked outside and poured herself a cup of tea. After taking a sip, she said with a smile: "Jiu'er is right."
Aunt Wen beside her was also stunned for a moment, and asked in a low voice: "My Lady, what do you mean by this?"
Speaking of which, Aunt Wen was also shocked by her own queen's appearance today.
How many years has it been since I saw the Queen throwing a tantrum?
Come to think of it, the last time was when Sixth Master was born?
At that time, the Empress was in great favor, and she spoke to the Emperor with red eyes. The Empress told the Emperor not to go out, and the Emperor really did not go out that day. To this day, Aunt Wen still remembers it clearly.
Her heart was in her throat today. She wanted to persuade the empress, but unexpectedly, the emperor had no intention of blaming the empress at all.
Now, she could no longer understand what the Empress said.
What does this have to do with wine?
Concubine De couldn't help but shake her head and laugh, "Today I feel a bit more favored. I've disliked Concubine Hui for so many years. I've been wanting to say this for a long time, and now that I've said it, I feel so relieved."
Yes, she couldn't compare to them in poetry and songs, but she also didn't know how to write poetry and songs when she was in the prime of her life. In fact, it was Jiu'er's words that day that woke her up.
This girl is really as smart as her mother.
[Ding, received 2 hearts from Concubine De.]
Suddenly, I heard the system announcement, and my hand that was warming the wine couldn't help but pause.
It should be that Concubine De also ate the boiled fish, which gave her love.
Every time I go to the palace, I gain a lot.
Concubine De now has several unused hearts, and now she is waiting for Emperor Kangxi's love. Every time she gets one, she can add one attribute point to the children.
All in all, Concubine De has 5 hearts, her father has gradually increased by 15, and the Fourth Master’s hearts have been almost used up in the past two days, and now they have increased to 17.
As long as she could stay by the Fourth Master's side, she wouldn't have to worry about his love. The only difficulty was with Emperor Kangxi.
No, I must follow you on this southern tour.
If it was really as the Fourth Master said, that he would not return for two or three months, then my belly would be big by then, right? I might even be dying. I also saw Emperor Kangxi at his house, so how could I take his love?
Just when she was thinking that the worst that could happen was that she would pester the Fourth Master to take her out, she didn't know that when she returned to Yonghe Palace, she heard some exciting news.
"When you go out with the fourth child, remember to take care of his food and lodging along the way. Don't neglect him."
Wen Jiu listened to Concubine De's words, still in a daze, "Your Majesty, are you saying... that this servant can follow the Fourth Master alone?"
Concubine De nodded: "Of course, I told the emperor personally."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, thank you, Your Majesty. You are really the best person to Jiuer." Wenjiu's words were absolutely sincere. If there weren't so many people around, she really wanted to hug Empress Defei's face and kiss her. This happiness came too suddenly!
Concubine De met Wenjiu's eyes full of admiration, and for a moment she couldn't help but curl up the corners of her mouth, and scolded with a smile: "What a silly girl, do you really think this is going out for fun?"
The southern tour was said to be about accompanying the king, but it was actually a tough job. Just riding on the swaying boat was annoying enough, and there were rules to follow on the road. Seeing how busy the fourth brother was, he might not see him very often.
This girl is obsessed with staying with the fourth brother.
"Mother, does the Emperor also agree to let Jiu'er follow us?" The Fourth Master couldn't help but frowned after hearing this.
It’s okay for mother to say that, after all, Jiu’er is someone close to mother, and it’s for Jiu’er’s own good.
The Emperor clearly knew that Jiu'er was pregnant and couldn't travel, so how could he agree?
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