Mingxiu told Kangxi about the matter, and Kangxi comforted her for most of the night. The next day, he went directly to see the Empress Dowager. The grandmother and granddaughter talked about something, but Mingxiu could clearly feel that the Empress Dowager no longer bothered her.
Mingxiu was quite relaxed. The weather was exceptionally hot today, and even in Changchun Garden, it wasn't much cooler.
Mingxiu sat on the tower, wearing only a cardigan, lying sprawled out on the tower, with fine sweat constantly dripping from her forehead.
There were ice blocks placed next to it, and a windmill was constantly blowing cool air, but it was still unbearably hot.
Looking at the blazing sun outside, Mingxiu sighed wistfully, utterly bewildered as to why it had suddenly become so hot today.
It feels like the temperature is already 40 degrees Celsius.
"Your Majesty, it's here, it's here. This is made according to Your Majesty's request," Green Bamboo said as she walked over with a bowl in her hand.
Upon hearing this, Mingxiu immediately sat up and took the bowl from Luzhu's hand. As soon as the bowl was in Mingxiu's hand, she felt her hand become cooler.
Looking at the contents of the bowl, he put the large spoon into his mouth, feeling the cool sensation, and sighed contentedly.
It was so hot today. She didn't really like the ice bowls she had before because they were too sweet, so this time we had them make her a smoothie. The smoothie was fine and creamy, with grape juice, nuts, and fruit. It was so refreshing and delicious.
Mingxiu sighed contentedly, "Go and send a portion to the Emperor, the Empress Dowager, Consort Hui, and all the princes and princesses. Remember to make it clear that the shaved ice is cold and whether they can eat it is up to them." Mingxiu chewed the shaved ice in her mouth with a crunching sound, not forgetting to say this.
Green Bamboo nodded. It's best to be careful about what goes into your mouth, so it's best if she keeps an eye on these things herself. If some unsuspecting creature puts something in there, it will be hard to explain.
Mingxiu quickly finished a bowl of shaved ice, and finally felt the burning heat in her stomach dissipate a little.
It's already this hot in Changchun Garden. Thank goodness there's ice, otherwise we wouldn't be able to get by.
Mingxiu handed the bowl away, lay down on the tatami mat, and let out a long sigh of relief, feeling much more comfortable with the cool sensation in her mouth.
At this time of year, he misses the air conditioner terribly.
In the Hall of Nine Classics and Three Generations, Emperor Kangxi sat reviewing memorials. Beside him was a basin of ice, and two palace maids were fanning him with fans.
He still felt unbearably hot. He wiped the sweat from his forehead and looked at the weather outside. He felt a little heavy-hearted. The weather was abnormally hot. If he was already feeling this hot, how were the people who didn't have ice supposed to survive?
Just then, Liang Jiugong came in to announce that Green Bamboo, who served Consort Ming, had come to deliver something.
Kangxi raised an eyebrow, looking at the gift Green Bamboo had brought. "Is this something your empress made recently?"
Green Bamboo bowed her head and said, "Your Majesty, yes, Her Majesty said this is called shaved ice. It's made by shaving ice into small pieces and then adding various fruit juices, nuts, and the like. It's very refreshing to eat. Her Majesty also instructed me to send an extra portion to the Empress Dowager and all the princesses and princes."
Kangxi nodded and asked Liang Jiugong to bring over the shaved ice. As soon as he held it in his hand, he felt a cool breeze on his face.
Looking at the bowl of colorful shaved ice, Kangxi curiously picked up a spoon and scooped up a spoonful. Instantly, his mouth was filled with coolness, and even the heat in his throat dissipated.
"Very good, then you can continue delivering them," Kangxi said, bowing his head.
Inside the Taoyuan Bookstore.
The Empress Dowager looked at the bowl of shaved ice that Green Bamboo had just brought over and sighed, "Su Ma, tell me, which path is Hesheli Mingxiu really on? I just can't shake this feeling of unease."
“You’re just worrying too much. The Emperor isn’t a child anymore, and he’s not the late Emperor. Besides, didn’t the Emperor say that he watched as the late Emperor doted on Consort Dong’e, which resulted in his own mother dying of grief? So he definitely won’t follow in his father’s footsteps. Please trust the Emperor this once,” Su Mala Gu advised from the side.
"Alas, I hope so. I am truly afraid. But now he seems to be getting older every day, and I really can't keep up with him. Let it be," the Empress Dowager said dejectedly.
Sumalagu shook her head at the Empress Dowager. The Empress Dowager was fine, but the Emperor's control was too strong.
I'm just worried about the Emperor, but he's already the supreme ruler, and if things continue like this, it could easily cause problems.
However, this is a matter between the grandmother and grandson, and there's nothing that can be said. We can only hope that the Empress Dowager will realize the problem and that it won't affect their relationship.
The Empress Dowager sat quietly to the side, not saying a word. She couldn't get involved in this matter, and she didn't want to either.
"Hmm, it's really good. Putting aside everything else, Consort Ming's thoughtfulness when it comes to food is unmatched by anyone else," the Empress Dowager said, picking up the ice bowl, taking a bite, and chewing on the shaved ice.
"Su Ma, Qi Qi Ge, you two should try some too!"
The Empress Dowager smiled and nodded, picked up the bowl of shaved ice on the table, took a bite, and began to eat.
Just as they were eating, Consort Xuan entered.
"Empress Dowager, what are you eating? It seems I've arrived just in time. I wonder if there's anything for me?" Consort Xuan said with a smile as she walked in.
The Empress Dowager looked up and saw Consort Xuan enter, saying with a smile, "You little rascal, you've come at just the right time! Consort Ming just brought over a few bowls of shaved ice, and I just tasted them. They're quite good. Come and have a taste!"
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