After Kangxi finished speaking, he walked to Mingxiu's side and put his hand on Mingxiu's shoulder.
Mingxiu heard Kangxi's voice, but she was too weak to speak because of the stomach pain, so she gently patted his arm.
Emperor Kangxi was instructing someone to find the imperial physician when he felt a sensation on his arm and quickly turned his head away.
Mingxiu smiled weakly, "Your Majesty, I'm fine. I just have menstrual cramps. I've already taken some medicine, and it will be fine once it takes effect."
Emperor Kangxi was stunned for a moment before he realized what was happening. He coughed slightly and looked somewhat embarrassed.
But looking at Mingxiu's weak face, he was somewhat puzzled. "I don't remember you feeling this bad before. Is there something else bothering you this time?"
Ah, Mingxiu smiled awkwardly, nestled her head in Kangxi's arms, and didn't want to say anything.
Unfortunately, she had a trusted informant of Kangxi by her side. Upon hearing this, Green Bamboo replied directly, "Your Majesty, the Empress has been very careful before, but she ate a lot of ice yesterday, which is why she is feeling unwell today."
Green Bamboo spoke with a face full of resentment. They had clearly said that the food was no longer safe to eat, but their mistress had secretly eaten it behind their backs, making herself feel unwell. They were both heartbroken and angry.
When Kangxi heard this, he was furious. He was about to reprimand Mingxiu, but when he saw her pale face, he couldn't bring himself to say the words.
After a long while, he could only sigh helplessly, place his hand on Mingxiu's stomach and gently massage it instead of his, while saying, "You can't be so willful in the future. If you do it again, I will tell Baocheng and Chenghuan that their mother is greedy and has made herself feel unwell."
Mingxiu glared at Kangxi and repeatedly promised that she would not do it again.
Just kidding. Although her image in front of Yinreng wasn't exactly great to begin with, she shouldn't be this undignified.
She still needs to maintain a certain level of authority as an elder.
Kangxi pulled Mingxiu into his arms, one hand around her waist and the other rubbing her belly. Although Mingxiu felt a little hot in this position, Kangxi's large hand rubbing her belly did make her feel much more comfortable.
She could endure the heat even in the face of pain. Mingxiu lay weakly on Kangxi's body, her stomach aching so badly she didn't want to talk. Kangxi just sat there quietly rubbing Mingxiu's stomach.
About half an hour later, Mingxiu felt much better and the pain in her stomach had subsided.
I sat up, checked myself, and realized my stomach pain was gone. I instantly felt alive again.
"Your Majesty, the medicine has taken effect, and my stomach doesn't hurt anymore," Mingxiu said righteously as she quickly got up from Kangxi's embrace.
Get up quickly, her stomach doesn't hurt anymore, and she doesn't want to lean against me like this anymore; it's just too hot.
A thin layer of sweat had formed on Mingxiu's face, and her back was also covered in sweat.
Looking up at Kangxi, Mingxiu saw that there was a thin layer of sweat on his forehead. She smiled a little embarrassedly and quickly picked up a fan to gently fan Kangxi.
Emperor Kangxi looked at her fawning manner and said nothing.
Meanwhile, in the Chuxiu Palace, in the rear hall, Lady Wei sat in her room, arranging flowers with a haughty expression, but her gaze would occasionally sweep outside.
Since her last return, the Emperor has not summoned her for quite some time.
This was unprecedented; previously, the Emperor would usually summon her once every two or three days.
Wei Shimin looked at her lips with some worry, thinking that everyone in the palace had said that Consort Ming and the Emperor had reconciled. Consort Ming was currently favored, and the Emperor probably wouldn't have time to see the other concubines in the palace.
She tugged at the flower in her hand, feeling a little worried, but all she could think about was her pride. She had never wanted to be the emperor's concubine in the first place.
But now that it's already done, she can't bring herself to go see Emperor Kangxi, especially since the Emperor might still be with Consort Ming. Thinking of this, Lady Wei is even more unwilling to go.
The little palace maid Xi'er, who was standing behind Wei Shi serving her, glanced at Wei Shi, who was clearly anxious but stubbornly refused to lose face, and sighed.
My mistress still can't see the situation in the palace clearly. The emperor's favor towards her is only temporary. My mistress now has neither a rank nor a child.
She's not even actively seeking the Emperor's favor. If she loses even the Emperor's favor, who in the palace will take her seriously?
Especially since she has been so favored recently, if she loses that favor, many people in the palace will probably try to harm her.
Xi'er looked at her master, wanting to say something but feeling that her master wouldn't listen, and hesitated for a long time before finally saying nothing.
It must be said that the winds in the palace have truly shifted. Sure enough, even after Kangxi, he still didn't think of Lady Wei. Whenever he came to the inner palace, he was basically staying in Mingxiu's palace.
Or perhaps it was in the palace of a concubine who had children.
As for Lady Wei, who was once favored by the Emperor, she has now been forgotten by him.
When everyone saw the Wei family, they all showed gloating smiles.
The time to escape the summer heat is fast approaching. We're going earlier this year than usual because, for some reason, the weather got hot very early.
Staying in the palace was like being in a giant steamer, so Emperor Kangxi decided to go to Changchun Garden in advance to escape the summer heat.
This time, some of the more prominent concubines, those with children, or those currently in favor, all went to Changchun Garden.
Mingxiu naturally brought her child with her, and she comes every year. She has now developed a strong attachment to Changchun Garden.
When they arrived, Mingxiu didn't ask anyone to make any arrangements. She took Lüzhu with her, and then her wet nurse carried Chenghuan, and they headed towards Linxiangshancui.
Walking in the garden, Mingxiu sighed comfortably. She had been sweating profusely in the carriage, but now, walking along the roadside in the cool breeze and shade, she felt much better.
I feel incredibly comfortable.
Chenghuan was also placed in a stroller by the wet nurse, who pushed it slowly forward, making her look around happily.
Before long, the group arrived at Linxiangshancui. Mingxiu looked around and nodded in satisfaction.
It looks beautiful. The palace staff who come here have cleaned it very carefully, so it looks almost the same as last year.
Mingxiu was very satisfied. She told Lüzhu to give some reward money to the people who had been serving there, and then she had the wet nurse take Chenghuan to take a bath. She also went to take a bath herself.
I was sweating a lot sitting in the carriage, and it would be really uncomfortable not to take a shower.
When Mingxiu finished bathing and changing her clothes, she came out and saw Luzhu and the others with Chenghuan gathered around looking at the lotus flowers.
From time to time, Cheng Huan's giggles could be heard from the side.
Mingxiu's lips curled up slightly as she listened.
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