After Rongxian's marriage, the weather had warmed up considerably. The court had already decided on the date for the expedition to Japan and preparations were underway. Yinreng really, really wanted to go on the expedition, but he couldn't beat Yinzhi to it because Lady Guarjia was pregnant, so Yinreng didn't go.
This is Yinreng's first child, and both Yinreng, Kangxi, and Mingxiu are very nervous. Mingxiu even directly asked Lady Guarjia to hand over the palace affairs to her, so that she could just focus on her pregnancy.
Inside Yuqing Palace, Mingxiu held Guarjia's hand and whispered instructions about precautions for pregnancy.
"Remember not to get angry during this time. If anything happens, just say it. I've heard people say that getting angry during pregnancy can easily make you look less attractive. Also..." Mingxiu said, glancing around discreetly before whispering in Guarjia's ear.
Guarjia blushed instantly upon hearing this, looking at Mingxiu with great embarrassment, and murmured, "Daughter-in-law understands."
Mingxiu nodded in satisfaction, and after giving her instructions, she began to instruct another: "Baocheng, let me tell you, the Crown Princess is pregnant these days, so don't make her angry, understand? Also, stay with your Crown Princess obediently during this time, and don't let your Emperor Father nag you every day. You're about to become Father's person, so be more mature, understand?" Mingxiu had been extremely annoyed by Yinreng's desire to go to war and his subsequent attempts to persuade her to intercede for him.
Yinreng was still immersed in the joy of Guarjia's pregnancy. Hearing Mingxiu's instructions, he smiled and scratched his head: "Your subject understands. Mother Consort Ming, rest assured, your subject will definitely take good care of the Crown Princess."
Mingxiu nodded: "Alright, then I'll be leaving now. You all get some rest in the palace."
"Respectfully seeing off Consort Ming." Lady Guarjia quickly rose to see her off.
Mingxiu didn't want people to get up and bow, but they were too quick to do so, and she couldn't get the words out of her mouth.
Seeing that Guarjia had gotten up to see someone off before she had even finished speaking, and was now standing there looking embarrassed, Mingxiu waved her hand and left.
"What are you thinking about?" When Kangxi entered the space, he saw Mingxiu staring ahead, seemingly lost in thought.
Mingxiu looked up and saw Kangxi coming. She moved aside to make room for him. After Kangxi sat down, Mingxiu snuggled up to him and leaned into his arms.
"It's nothing, I was just marveling at how fast time flies. How come so many years have passed? When I first came here, Yinreng wasn't even born yet. I watched him grow up little by little. I never imagined that he would have children now, and even Chenghuan would be getting married in a few years."
"Yes, time really flies, but you don't look any different at all, you're still so young," Kangxi said, looking at Mingxiu's face.
Mingxiu's mood was instantly healed; no matter how much time has passed, women always love beauty.
"That's right, I drink spiritual spring water every day. If it doesn't have this effect, then the spiritual spring water is too useless," Mingxiu said proudly.
Kangxi looked at Mingxiu's proud and arrogant expression and patted her head with a smile. Mingxiu raised her eyebrows at Kangxi's smiling face. Kangxi's face hadn't changed much, but he just looked older than Mingxiu. Mingxiu touched her chin and pondered for a moment. In the end, it was because Kangxi had grown a beard.
"When are you going to shave your beard? It makes you look several years older." Mingxiu reached out and tugged at Kangxi's beard.
Kangxi hissed and quickly grabbed Mingxiu's hand: "Be gentle, this is a real beard, it will hurt. Besides, this beard is so beautiful, only you would find it an eyesore." Kangxi touched his beard and looked at Mingxiu.
They don't know how to appreciate it!
Mingxiu pouted. Okay, actually she also thought it looked good, but the beard was just too prickly on her face.
Every time I'm with Emperor Kangxi, I feel embarrassed.
Mingxiu touched her face and looked at Kangxi's beard: "Xuanye, how about I shave your beard? It looks nice, but it's so prickly that I don't even want you to kiss me anymore." Ever since the two of them connected their spaces, Kangxi had always told Mingxiu to call him Xuanye, but Mingxiu was afraid of getting confused in public, so she only called him by his name in the space.
Kangxi glanced at Mingxiu and pinched her cheek with his fingers: "What, you're starting to dislike me now? It hasn't even been that long and you're already starting to dislike me. Looks like it's time to show some strength."
Mingxiu pinched her cheek, her words somewhat unclear: "No, no, I didn't, I was just making a suggestion, a real suggestion."
"Hmph, look at you, it's only been a short time, and you're already doubting whether I'll regret it. You'll be the one who regrets it first." Kangxi's voice was filled with suppressed anger.
Mingxiu naturally understood and quickly shook her head, saying she really didn't have that thought.
"No, no, how could I? You're the one I like the most, the one I love the most, really, really, you have to believe me." Mingxiu broke free from Kangxi's hand and nestled in his arms, speaking earnestly.
"Really?" Kangxi said in an ambiguous tone.
"Of course it's true, how could you doubt my feelings for you?" Mingxiu said, speechless.
She just thought his beard was inconvenient, how did that escalate to the point that she didn't love him?
"Talking is not enough; I need to see concrete actions before I put it into practice."
"Ah, what practical action?" Mingxiu looked up at him in confusion.
As soon as she looked up, she saw Kangxi's face press down on her lips, covering Mingxiu's lips, and Mingxiu was held in Kangxi's arms.
Sensing Kangxi's actions, Mingxiu secretly rolled her eyes. Really, all he does is scare people all day long.
But instead of pushing him away, she hugged Kangxi's neck and kissed him back.
The next day was the day when Yinreng led his soldiers to battle. Yinreng could only stand behind and watch longingly. Yinzhi was already in a good mood because he had defeated Yinreng and no longer had to stay in the capital. Now, seeing Yinreng's expression, he was even happier.
That's right. How can the crown prince compete with us? The crown prince should stay in the palace. Leading troops and fighting battles is what we should be doing.
Yinzhi left, Chenghuan returned to the academy, Rongxian got married, even the Crown Prince is busy now, and Mingxiu returned to her quiet life in Yonghe Palace.
Every day, he studies, practices calligraphy, reads books, and handles affairs. He has already achieved results in dealing with the wool issue within the court, and Kangxi has ordered the Ministry of Revenue to open a shop in the capital.
They specialize in buying clothes made of wool, and the prices are very cheap. They also recruit a large number of people from the countryside to work, mostly women from poor families.
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