Chapter 27: The 27th Day of Wanting to Die

Concubine Yi followed her sister into the palace when she was in her teens, but she was more likable than her sister and soon became pregnant with Yinqi. Although she was given to the Empress Dowager to raise, her status was always stable.

Soon she was named one of the four concubines.

She thought she was pretty and could please the emperor, so she was always favored.

I haven't suffered any major injustice in these years.

But yesterday I suffered a huge blow.

This Xiaoliu actually said in front of Concubine Hui and Concubine Rong that she was not even qualified to be a concubine dowager. Although Xiaoliu could not be blamed, she did lose face.

Today I want to show off my misery in front of the emperor and make him feel distressed.

They were waiting for the emperor to leave the court early in the morning, but after the court session, the emperor, along with Yinqi and his brothers, stayed in the Golden Throne Hall for a long time.

In the end, the emperor didn't even return to his study.

By the time she heard that the emperor was coming to the pond to feed the koi, she could no longer wait.

She dressed up and planned to rekindle her old relationship with the emperor.

Who knew that Xiaoliu was also there!

This was the first time that Concubine Yi, at such an old age, had lost face in front of the younger generation.

It would be fine if there were only two of them, but there were quite a few palace maids around.

On the way here, she also met Concubine De, Concubine Hui, Concubine Rong and their people. Thinking about their reactions, Concubine Yi's eyes darkened.

It's killing me.

Moreover, Concubine Yi couldn't believe what she heard. Xiaoliu actually called the emperor an old man.

Concubine Yi didn't even dare to look up at the emperor. She really made a big mistake.

How could she be so unlucky?

I really forgot to check the almanac before going out today, and all kinds of bad things happened to me.

Concubine Yi smoothed her hair awkwardly, then looked at Yin Zhuo kindly: "Xiao Liu is much better now, and his complexion has become rosy."

Yin Zhuo smiled shyly: "It's much better."

Although Yin Zhuo had seen some stills from Qing Dynasty palace dramas, the scene before him was completely incomparable to the costumes made of cheap materials in the TV series. To put it more exaggeratedly, it was crushing the costumes in the TV series underfoot.

He felt that Concubine Yi's clothes were glowing, and even the embroidery on them looked lifelike.

[This dress is really beautiful, and it looks expensive at first glance.]

Concubine Yi was stunned, and so was Kangxi.

An indescribable feeling welled up in Concubine Yi's heart, a kind of excitement of finding a confidant.

Xiaoliu really has good vision.

Concubine Yi's embarrassment disappeared instantly. She looked down at her clothes and found that they were worthy of being specially chosen by her.

[I just don't know why she has to wear flower pot shoes? Could it be that the emperor also likes small feet? Yes, is it still popular to bind feet now? 】

Yin Zhuo's expression cracked a little.

Yin Zhuo had seen people with bound feet. She was born in the old times. When Yin Zhuo was seven or eight years old, she was already over eighty years old. She walked on the road crookedly and could only walk on flat roads because she would easily fall if the road was uneven.

Her small feet made her sense of balance very poor, and she was wobbling all over, looking like she would fall at any time.

After a while, when Yin Zhuo saw her again, she was sitting in a wheelchair and her son was pushing her.

Yin Zhuo had only seen one person with bound feet since he was a child, and he was deeply impressed.

Kangxi thought Xiaoliu was really rude and unreasonable.

He had already issued an edict prohibiting women in the royal family from binding their feet.

He also didn't know who was promoting the practice of foot binding, but after entering the Shanhai Pass, most Han women bound their feet.

Some girls from working-class families did not bind their feet.

Those who have a little power and influence will bind the feet of the girls in their families.

Kangxi hated this kind of atmosphere.

I heard that Jiangnan also launched a product called Three-Inch Golden Lotus.

Many students in Jiangnan even wrote poems praising this, which Kangxi did not understand.

That must be so painful.

And what kind of hobbies do these people have? Why do they care so much about other people's feet?

Kangxi remembered that Concubine Yi could ride a horse, but he wondered how those with bound feet would live.

Do I have to be served by others all the time?

Concubine Yi felt a little uncomfortable when she heard about foot binding, but fortunately the emperor did not have this preference.

Anyway, some noble ladies in the capital also wrap themselves secretly.

However, the emperor had issued an edict long ago that royal women were not allowed to bind their feet. Some people did not consider doing so in order to enter the palace, but those who felt they had no chance might do so.

But these girls have no say and must follow the arrangements of their families.

After all, foot binding starts at a very young age.

Concubine Yi couldn't imagine how uncomfortable that would be. For someone like her who loved riding horses, she wouldn't even be able to get on a horse.

If the flowerpot shoes she is wearing now were not left by her ancestors, she would not want to wear them.

Although Yin Zhuo was worried, he also felt it was not a good idea to talk about this in front of Concubine Yi.

He looked heavy-hearted and said nothing.

Kangxi also patted his shoulder and asked, "What do you want to say, Xiaoliu?"

Yin Zhuo's brain was a little short-circuited by the question, and he finally made up an excuse: "I just don't know how the people are doing after the winter? Do they have enough clothes to wear... No, no, I want to know whether the spring ploughing is going well."

When Xiaoliu was talking about the clothes of ordinary people, he received a cold look from Concubine Yi.

He was so scared that he immediately changed his tone.

Who made him think of nothing but foot binding and beautiful clothes, and he just blurted it out so easily?

I hope Concubine Yi won’t blame me.

[But it doesn't matter. Blame it on me. I won't live long anyway.]

Every time Xiaoliu acted like he wanted to die, Kangxi's face would become very ugly.

Concubine Yi, who was standing by, suddenly felt upset. This Xiaoliu was born to be her nemesis.

So infuriating.

Concubine Yi pulled a fake smile on her face, then said reluctantly: "Xiao Liu really cares about the world."

Yin Zhuo scratched his head and said, "I learned it from my father-in-law."

[Alas, this is YYGQ, it’s okay, I will flatter the emperor. ]

Kangxi was also feeling a little overwhelmed like Concubine Yi.

Why does he like to be flattered?

This is absolutely a rumor.

And what is yygq?

Kangxi once again encountered a foreign language that he did not understand, and suddenly felt very stressed.

He really needs Nan Huairen to come and help him solve his doubts.

Concubine Yi could no longer stay there. The emperor had changed. He had not been to the harem for several days since Xiaoliu recovered.

Although she can understand because of her age, why are you, a king, clinging to Xiaoliu all day long?

Xiaoliu needs to recuperate and has no real work to do. As an emperor, you were so busy before that you couldn't find your feet, but now you follow Xiaoliu wherever he goes.

He has completely become two different people.

Kangxi heard Xiaoliu's words. Although he complained in his heart, he still touched his head and said, "Learn from me well. There are still many things you don't understand."

Yin Zhuo nodded: "Then the Emperor Father should teach Xiaoliu more."

Kangxi liked the feeling of being needed, especially when Xiaoliu looked at him with a dependent look.

It finally gave him a sense of pride as a father.

"Of course. I won't teach your brothers, but just you."

Yin Zhuo glanced at Concubine Yi and whispered, "It's okay to bring my brothers along."

[The more you learn, the greater your responsibility. Just teach your brothers what you need to do. I don’t need them.]

Kangxi: ...

Why is Xiaoliu so stubborn? He just said that to express his special feeling towards Xiaoliu, but the boy just refused directly.

Kangxi really didn't know what to say.

Concubine Yi used to be as proud as a peacock, but now she finds herself completely invisible in front of this father and son.

The two of them talked as if they couldn't see her. She had thought that Xiaoliu was her confidant before, but she was overthinking it.

This Xiaoliu is just like his father.

Yin Zhuo talked for a long time before he realized that Concubine Yi was still looking at him. He then remembered something and said quickly, "Father, please accompany Concubine Yi to dinner. I will go to Yonghe Palace to find Concubine Yi."

After saying that, Yin Zhuo was about to leave carelessly.

Concubine Yi's face lit up with joy. This little six was quite interesting.

But I always feel that there is something strange about this statement. Xiaoliu can just leave if he wants to, why mention Yonghe Palace?

Concubine Yi had a bad feeling in her heart.

As expected, Kangxi said directly: "It's okay, there is nothing wrong between the Emperor and your mother Yi'e, let's go to Yonghe Palace for dinner together."

[This old man is really unromantic. I've said this, but you still don't understand? Is he trying to stir up hatred? Yi'e's mother almost glared at me. It turns out that Yi'e's mother has poor eyesight and fell in love with a heartless old man! ]

Concubine Yi was trembling all over. Xiaoliu didn't want to live anymore, so don't hold her back.

She hasn't lived enough.

But Xiaoliu kept talking about whether he loved her or not...

This made Concubine Yi feel a little embarrassed.

To be honest, I have loved and hated, but that was when I was young.

The current Kangxi is indeed an old man, and he has grown a beard.

Concubine Yi instantly lost the mood to coax him and said in a low mood, "Then I will leave first."

It was no big deal that she retreated, but it directly confused Kangxi.

No, what does this mean?

But Kangxi understood in a blink of an eye that Concubine Yi was just like when she was young and was throwing tantrums at him.

Jealous again.

Kangxi had a headache.

He has grown older in recent years and has indeed not taken care of much of the affairs of the harem.

Kangxi sighed: "What should I do? Your mother Yi'e seems to be angry."

There was a look of happiness in Kangxi's eyes.

But Xiaoliu got angry and left.

Yin Zhuo was annoyed by his shameless, smug, and overbearing attitude, so he said nonchalantly, "If that's the case, Your Majesty, go find Yi'e Niang. I'll withdraw as well."

Thus, the pavilion that was bustling just a moment ago suddenly became empty.

Kangxi stood there in a daze, and only blinked for a long time.

Was he rejected by these two people?

He thought back to Concubine Yi's attitude just now...

Kangxi gritted his teeth. It was this little six who had been calling him an old man in his heart, ruining his image.

Forget it, he would find another time to explain to Concubine Yi.

Kangxi came to Yu's study room in a bad mood. When he saw his sons helping him process memorials, he immediately became furious: "What are you doing? You haven't even finished processing such a small thing?"

Yinzhi, Yinzhen and the others had been working diligently for the whole morning. Not only did the Emperor not praise them, but he also ran out to play with Xiaoliu. Not only did he play, but he also asked Yi'e's mother to accompany her. Now, I don't know why he came back alone, and then he was scolded.

They feel so wronged!

All of a sudden, the four of them put away their brushes and lowered their heads to listen to the instruction.

Kangxi was a little embarrassed and coughed to cover it up: "I mean, if you finish your review sooner, you can have dinner with me sooner."

This makes everyone look better.

Even Yinzhen felt relieved. He had just thought that it was Xiaoliu who made the emperor unhappy, and he was still vaguely worried about him.

Now it seems that I was worrying too much.

Kangxi continued, "I sent Xiaoliu away and came back specially to accompany you."

The few people who were originally moved suddenly became suspicious.

Would the Emperor chase Xiaoliu away? Would he come back to look for them?

They believed the previous words of concern, but they didn’t believe this at all.

Kangxi felt a little guilty for a rare moment, so he asked them to take a break: "Forget it, you all take a break, and tell me one by one what you feel after reviewing the memorials."

Several people's faces turned green again.

Thoughts on reviewing memorials...

Is this something that can be said?

Regardless of whether they had any insights or not, all they saw was the ministers being attentive to the emperor.

If they found something strange and bizarre, they would say it was a good omen because it was the Emperor who allowed them to discover it. Then they would bring it back to the capital and present it to the Emperor during the New Year's report period.

And there is peace all over the world.

Anyway, only report good news and not sorrow.

There are also people who are worried, but they are just passing the buck to each other. Both sides can criticize each other in the memorials, which is also considered a talent.

This was the first time that Yinzhen didn't want to be the eldest prince. He was the eldest brother.

He came first again.

Why hasn't Galdan come yet? He wants to go to war.

It's so hard to be the big brother.

Especially my younger brothers are a bunch of smart people.

You can't win the fight. You can't win at all.