"Therefore, I cannot make the slightest mistake, nor can I overstep my bounds in the slightest."
Looking into Wu Mama's eyes, Niohuru spoke sternly, revealing her true feelings.
"So, Granny, you should know that I must not do anything foolish and must always remain wise. This idea of yours cannot be started. Once it begins, my desires will devour my reason, and the consequences will be unimaginable. You must quickly forget this idea and abandon this thought."
This was the first time her master had spoken to her like this, and she was frightened by the deeper meaning in his words. For a moment, Wu Mama was a little scared.
Fortunately, she was finally awakened by Niohuru's words.
If the Empress adopts his idea and His Majesty dislikes her as a result, then he would truly be a sinner of the Niohuru family, the one who has harmed the Empress.
Thinking of this, Granny Wu knelt down with a thud, lowered her head, and said in a voice filled with lingering fear, "Your Majesty, rest assured, this servant knows what to do and will never have such audacious thoughts again."
Seeing how frightened Wu Mama looked, Niohuru felt a little sorry for her.
But in this deep palace, one must be extremely careful. One wrong step could lead to utter ruin. She had to make those around her realize the reality.
Niohuru rose and personally helped Granny Wu up, comforting her in a low voice, "Granny, get up. As long as you listen to me and do things according to my wishes from now on, you won't make mistakes. Just keep your thoughts to yourself and don't say them out loud."
"Yes, Your Highness. I understand. From now on, I will obey Your Highness's orders and will never act presumptuously."
With Wu Mama's assurance, Niohuru finally felt relieved.
After explaining these matters to Granny Wu, Niohuru didn't need to say anything more to the four palace maids. Everything was left to Granny Wu to handle, and she would explain everything clearly.
After a good cry, Niohuru's eyes were red and her cheeks were still wet with tears. Wu Mama called out and let Xia He and Chunlan, who were outside the door, come in to wash Niohuru's face.
The two men had faintly heard their mistress sobbing outside the door, so they were not surprised to see Niohuru's appearance when they came in. They remained calm and served Niohuru as she washed and dressed.
Meanwhile, Granny Wu found an opportunity to give pointers to the four palace maids around Niohuru.
As evening approached, Yunyi had just finished washing her hands with Ruoqin's help and was preparing for dinner when Kangxi arrived unexpectedly without prior notice.
Upon hearing the announcement from the eunuch at the door, Yunyi was both surprised and puzzled.
Why did Emperor Kangxi suddenly come over so late at night? He hadn't mentioned it before.
She got up and went to the door. Although Yunyi was eight months pregnant, she still bowed to Kangxi with her big belly in order not to be criticized.
The woman before me was slender, not tall or plump, but had a prominently protruding belly. Her limbs were thin, but her stomach was enormous; the stark contrast was quite alarming.
Upon seeing this, Kangxi quickly stepped forward and helped Yunyi up.
His eyes were filled with deep worry and pity, and his tone was somewhat reproachful, "My cousin is pregnant, so you shouldn't be so bound by these formalities. Haven't I told you this many times? Why are you still like this?"
Yunyi rolled her eyes inwardly, thinking, "Now that I'm favored, this is your way of showing your love for me. But if I ever lose favor, this will be proof that I'm taking advantage of your favor. The emperor is the most ruthless, and I don't believe you at all."
Yunyi didn't reveal what she was thinking. Instead, she used her years of experience watching TV to demonstrate her superb acting skills, appearing shy and bashful.
“Cousin, you have bestowed this favor upon me because you love me dearly. This is my blessing. But I am not the kind of person who would take advantage of your favor. The palace rules are strict, and I do not wish to be someone who does not abide by them. Therefore, I can only disappoint you, my cousin.”
Raising her head, Yunyi opened her big, watery eyes and said to Kangxi coquettishly, "Cousin won't blame me for this, right?"
Just moments ago she was all righteous and solemn, spouting about palace rules and regulations, but now she's showing such a charming and coquettish side. Kangxi was a little helpless; it seems his cousin still hasn't grown up.
"You, you! You're so mischievous! I knew you'd say that..." Amused by Yunyi's words, Kangxi raised his hand and gently pinched Yunyi's nose, saying indulgently, "Fake!"
Yunyi drawled out her voice and called out sweetly, "Cousin!"
She said, seemingly angry and reproachful, "How could you say such a thing about me? These are all my honest thoughts, okay?"
"Hahaha!" Kangxi couldn't help but chuckle twice, then put his arm around Yunyi and coaxed her as they walked toward the inner palace.
"Alright, alright, I know what you mean. I won't laugh at you anymore. You're pregnant, don't get angry, it's bad for your health."
Yunyi also knew when to stop. Seeing that Kangxi had already started to coax her, she stopped pretending to be sullen and instead pulled Kangxi to the table.
Ruoqin had already instructed the palace maids to set out Kangxi's bowls and chopsticks, and arranged for the small kitchen to urgently add several dishes that the emperor liked.
So once Yunyi and Kangxi sat down, they could start eating immediately.
“Cousin, your arrival was so sudden that I didn’t even prepare dinner for you. I’m so sorry. But Ruoqin has already arranged for the kitchen to prepare more dishes. You’ve been busy all day, so please have something to eat first,” Yunyi explained.
Emperor Kangxi waved his hand, indicating that it was alright. "It's nothing. It was my fault for not informing you in advance. Ignorance is no excuse. What wrong has my cousin done?"
Yunyi smiled, looking relaxed.
After the two finished their tender dinner, they sat down on a small couch. Kangxi casually picked up a book from the small table, which was the Analects of Confucius.
Remembering what his cousin had told him before, he understood immediately: "Is she doing that so-called prenatal education for the little prince?"
"Yes, Your Majesty, I have the palace maids read these books to me every day so that the child will be exposed to knowledge while still in the womb. When he or she is born, he or she will surely be very intelligent."
Although he had heard his cousin mention it, this was the first time Kangxi had encountered it. A sense of amusement welled up in his heart, and on a whim, he picked up a book, had Yunyi sit down, and began to gently read the Analects aloud.
Yunyi was somewhat surprised, not expecting that Kangxi would do such a thing. She gently stroked her belly and listened quietly as the emperor performed prenatal education for the child.
After a long while, seeing that it was almost time, Kangxi stopped what he was doing and sat down next to Yunyi.
“Wuya is only a Noble Lady now. According to palace rules, she has no right to raise children. You are the head of Chengqian Palace, so the little princess will be raised here with you.”
Kangxi's words were like a bombshell, hitting Yunyi's heart and instantly waking her up from her drowsy state.
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