No one knows a son better than his mother. The Empress Dowager knew without much thought that Kangxi was missing Chenghu.
It was also a stroke of luck for Tong Wanyan and Yinreng that with Hongzhao, who resembled Chenghu, Yuqing Palace's position in Kangxi's heart would remain as stable as Mount Tai, unshakable by anyone.
Emperor Kangxi visited Yuqing Palace, a small two-courtyard house in the southern part of the capital, where a very important person also went.
The courtyard gate was locked, and an old locust tree stood in the courtyard, with a chaise lounge placed under it.
A breeze swept by, and the beauty on the couch, her face veiled by a silk handkerchief, was shaken, causing a shower of blossoms to fall.
"Has Third Master arrived? When did you take such trespassing action, breaking into a private residence in broad daylight? I'm home alone; if my reputation is ruined, can you take responsibility?"
The beautiful woman on the couch propped herself up lazily, a silk handkerchief sliding down her face and fluttering in the wind to a pair of black brocade boots.
She had a charming and alluring appearance, a graceful figure, and her eyes were full of seductive charm.
Her watery eyes reflected a handsome face, lingering with longing.
"I'll take responsibility, I'm happy to take responsibility, but who told you to get on Father Emperor's good side!"
Yin Zhi frowned, his throat dry.
The pink silk handkerchief landed on his shoes, feeling as heavy as a thousand pounds, making it impossible for him to take another step.
"Tch." Little Li Jia scoffed, her affectionate expression vanishing, replaced by a cold disdain.
Yinzhi was anxious; he felt that his reputation had been slapped by Lady Lijia.
“I have never lied to you,” Yin Zhi said.
Little Li Jia chuckled sweetly, "Third Master is well-versed in the classics, but who knew he was a hypocrite who dared to do things but not to admit them. Forget it, what's past is past. Since you're here, don't stand so far away!"
The girl's soft, sweet voice tickled one's heart, making the previous coldness seem like nothing more than an illusion.
Yin Zhi blushed crimson, unable to advance or retreat.
He hadn't expected Li Jia to change so quickly; she wasn't like this when they first met. But he adored her current alluring and aloof charm, both forbidden and seductive, making him want to drown in it completely.
"What, is the master unwilling?"
"Third Master took me to the outer residence, but he always ignores me. I am in love with Third Master, but I am no longer a proper lady and can only offer myself to him. Could it be that Third Master dislikes me because I am no longer a daughter of an official and is unwilling to pay attention to me?"
Li Jia leaned forward, her brocade robe slipping down halfway off her shoulder, and she chuckled softly.
Her bewitching appearance is even more alluring than the women from brothels.
"It's not that I don't want to, but I'm getting married soon. How about I hold another grand wedding for you here after the wedding?" Yin Zhi had no choice but to turn around, afraid that she would do something improper and upset him.
The princess from the Dong'e family was personally betrothed by Emperor Kangxi, so he had to give her that honor.
Yin Zhiying's fair ear tips were slightly flushed.
Even with his back to her, Xiao Lijia could tell that he was thinking about filthy things he shouldn't be thinking.
Xiao Lijia hated him the most for being two-faced.
He was clearly a heartless person, yet he pretended to be a gentleman, deceiving her into being completely devoted to him. His family wanted to drown her, but in the end, it was her mother who rescued her.
But what good is being alive? She's no longer a young lady from a wealthy family; she's just a village girl.
"Then, Third Master, would you like to hug me? I can only be a mistress who can't see the light of day for the rest of my life. Third Master, you should at least give me some comfort."
Xiao Lijia bent down to pick up the stockings that had been thrown aside, and carefully put them on, revealing her fair, smooth, and delicate calves.
Yin Zhi couldn't stand it when he turned around.
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