After the Mingxiu incident, the palace returned to peace.
A few days later, news spread from Chengqian Palace that the Imperial Noble Consort was pregnant.
Although most people in the palace had already guessed this news, the fact that it has been announced now suggests that things have stabilized.
Mingxiu had some things packed and sent to the Imperial Noble Consort, but she herself did not go.
News has spread from Chengqian Palace that the Imperial Noble Consort is unwell and is therefore staying in the palace to rest and not seeing outsiders.
So it wasn't just Mingxiu who couldn't see the Imperial Noble Consort; no one could see her.
I don't know what others think, but Mingxiu is very happy. She sits on a stool in the yard, crossing her legs and swinging them back and forth, showing off her happiness.
Since the Imperial Noble Consort said she needed to rest and recuperate, it meant they didn't need to go to pay their respects.
The thought of not having to get up early made Mingxiu happy, especially in winter when she wouldn't have to leave her sweet and soft bed so early in the morning. That would be such a comfortable thing.
Ming Xiuxiu sighed and happily flipped through her storybook.
Mingxiu kept her word. After returning from the estate, despite the incident at Cining Palace, she did not forget her thoughts.
When she got back, she secretly told Yinreng that she wanted to own a bicycle, and she wondered if Yinreng would make one for her.
Now cement surfaces are everywhere, especially in Beijing, where they are almost all paved, making it very convenient to ride a bike.
This is much more comfortable than sitting in a sedan chair, and riding a bicycle isn't as shaky.
However, before Mingxiu could wait for Yinreng to finish making the bicycle, she received news that a Western envoy had come to pay homage.
Although foreign trade has not yet officially commenced, Emperor Kangxi will certainly not stop the Western envoys from arriving.
Isn't Nan Huaining an example? Emperor Kangxi quite enjoyed talking with Nan Huaining.
Some people came without even thinking about it. As soon as Kangxi arrived at the entrance of Yonghe Palace, he saw a beautiful woman under a tree, sitting with her legs crossed, reading a book in a cheerful mood. There was a small cradle next to her, and Chenghuan was lying inside, her big eyes rolling around as she curiously looked at the scenery outside, neither crying nor making a fuss.
Emperor Kangxi's mood also brightened.
Mingxiu chatted with Kangxi for a bit, played with the children for a while, and then immediately turned the topic to the Western envoys that she was most interested in.
"Your Majesty, I heard that the Western envoy brought many strange things with him, including a fire-breathing vessel," Mingxiu asked curiously.
Kangxi gave a soft hum, "These Western envoys are all from Europe, and they did bring some. I took a look, and they are much better than our previous ones. Fortunately, Bao Cheng and Dai Zi have also produced some samples recently. I can use this time to temper their arrogance."
Mingxiu nodded. She had heard about Dai Zi from Yinreng some time ago, but she didn't know when Yinreng had already brought Dai Zi into his territory.
Mingxiu was speechless at the love-hate relationship between the father and son, as they both felt that the other was stealing their talent.
The most recent battle of wits and courage involves poaching talent from the other side's territory.
Dai Zi was someone Yinreng had just pulled out of Kangxi's hands.
"Then what is the Emperor and his entourage here for this time? It can't really be just to pay homage to Huo Tong, can it?"
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