Wang Shu said she didn't want to publicize it, but the dark circles under her eyes that she couldn't hide didn't lie.
Qixiang Palace was relatively clean because it was arranged by Emperor Kangxi, and the influence of the other concubines had not yet infiltrated it, although Kangxi's people were inside.
Liang Jiugong immediately knew that Consort Chun of Qixiang Palace had not slept all night.
He knew, and so did Kangxi.
Then Kangxi couldn't help but be moved and said with emotion, "Consort Chun's feelings for me are pure and deep! I can't be with her all the time. Liang Jiugong, you go to my private treasury and select some good things. By the way, she likes Western things, so pick some for her to pass the time. I hope Father Wangshu will go soon and secretly give her a thousand taels of silver as a reward."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Then, while sitting in Qixiang Palace, the "heartbroken" and "emaciated" Wangshu received a gift from Qianqing Palace, and upon inspection, it was all good stuff.
After registering and cataloging the items, he immediately ordered, "These gemstones and jade are brightly colored. Send them to the Imperial Household Department to make several sets of jewelry. This fabric will inevitably fade if stored for too long, then it won't be beautiful. Have someone make more clothes; I want to wear them for the Emperor. Remember, give them generous rewards and make sure they put in the effort. Replace the screen with the one the Emperor just gave me, and..."
Wang Shu used the gifts from Emperor Kangxi immediately. Why would he leave them to gather dust?
She made Kangxi feel her enthusiasm.
How do you feel?
Naturally, people love everything he gives them. The recipient likes the gift, and the giver feels a sense of accomplishment.
Wang Shu looked at the box of silver again and thought that Kangxi was really considerate. When he wasn't really interested, he would definitely be a good lover. He was good in bed and generous.
Seeing that Wang Shu finally smiled, Su Mu smiled too, and the atmosphere in Qixiang Palace became lively and cheerful again.
The bustling activity was concentrated in Qixiang Palace, making the other palaces seem rather deserted.
Although rewards are not as important as rank, it is still important to consider what kind of reward is given.
When Emperor Kangxi bestowed gifts upon the imperial harem, most of them went through the Imperial Household Department. Although the gifts were of good quality, they always lacked a sense of care and attention.
Those items that he could put into his private treasury were all good things. At the very least, he had seen them all, recognized them, and could even talk about them occasionally. As for those sent through the Imperial Household Department, if they didn't mention them, Kangxi might not even know that it was he who had given them as a reward.
After taking a nap at noon, Wang Shu asked the system to reduce the weariness caused by staying up all night. In the afternoon, she continued to study Western clocks in her study.
In the evening, after dinner, since it gets dark late in the summer, she took a leisurely stroll in the courtyard of Qixiang Palace.
Then a voice came from the doorway: "His Majesty has arrived."
Wang Shu hurriedly ran to meet him. Seeing this, Kangxi, though not running after him, quickened his pace considerably, and the two of them left the palace servants behind.
"Greetings, Your Majesty." Wang Shu gave a slight curtsy and greeted the emperor with a smile.
Kangxi pulled her up: "You're still wearing those flowerpot shoes! How could you run so fast? What if you fell?"
His tone was worried, which warmed the hearts of those who heard it. Wang Shu looked at him with deep affection and said, "To see the Emperor, of course I have to run. I want to see the Emperor as soon as possible!"
The young girl's voice was soft and sweet, with a touch more gentleness than the clear and bright voice she had in front of the Empress Dowager.
Such straightforward words made Kangxi feel that the trip was worthwhile.
He had originally planned to go to Chengqian Palace tonight, but then he remembered that Liang Jiugong had said during the day that the little girl hadn't slept well last night, and Kangxi kept thinking about it.
Looking at her now, she does look a bit more haggard, and there's a hint of blue under her eyes. Although she has a unique kind of beauty, he still feels more at ease knowing that the young girl is happy and has a healthy, rosy complexion.
"You're just good at flattering me."
Wang Shu looked up at him expectantly: "Your Majesty, I have no such intention. Every word I say is from the bottom of my heart. If you don't believe me, Your Majesty, feel it. I am not lying to you."
She spoke very softly, so that only the two of them could hear her. Kangxi couldn't help but feel a surge of heat in his heart. What a captivating enchantress! "You're always so good at teasing me, and yet I always fall for your tricks."
After saying that, Kangxi picked her up and ordered, "Liang Jiugong, boil water. Consort Chun must serve me during my bath."
Liang Jiugong smiled broadly, "Yes, sir."
Wang Shu nestled shyly in his arms, then her voice, delicate yet natural, rang out: "Your Majesty~"
Emperor Kangxi exclaimed, "Tonight, the moon belongs to me."
An hour later, Kangxi carried Xiaoyue to the bed to continue his unfinished "journey to the moon," leaving the clean room in a mess. Luckily it was summer, otherwise, such an ordeal would have surely made him sick.
Wang Shu didn't even know when she fell asleep. The next day, when Kangxi woke up, he saw her radiant complexion and attributed it to him. Satisfied, he left.
When I woke up, I wasn't surprised that I didn't see Kangxi. He was a diligent ruler who loved his country more than his beautiful women.
"Your Highness is awake. This servant will help you get up."
"Um."
Wangshu gets up, washes up, eats breakfast, and begins a new day.
"System, can you simulate the pulse during pregnancy and miscarriage?"
The system was startled: "What do you want to do? Let me make it clear first, this system doesn't harm people."
Upon hearing this, Wang Shu laughed: "You can't harm people, which means you have something harmful. I'm telling you, we're brothers in misfortune, so don't always hold back from me. Do you have any fertility pills or anything like that? I forgot to ask you before."
The system was silent for a moment: "Yes, but not many, I only have a few."
Wang Shu became curious: "You have something like this? What kind of system are you? It's clear that you're not like the palace intrigue or domestic drama type, and you can even refrain from harming people."
"This is my privacy, and the host has no right to inquire about it."
The less he said, the more curious Wang Shu became. However, these things couldn't be rushed. She had plenty of time to get information out of him, and one day she would find out what the system did.
"You still haven't answered me: can you simulate the pulse during pregnancy and miscarriage?"
This is very important to her.
"Okay, but I won't simulate it on anyone other than you."
"What if I have a child? Can the child use the medication you provide?"
Wang Shu is certain that the system should have many medicines that can cure diseases and save lives.
"Those who can save lives are welcome."
"That's good."
Wang Shu had an idea. She was still too young to have children. With only two years left until the grand conferment of titles in the twentieth year of Kangxi's reign, she had to find a way to get promoted.
The miscarriage caused by the victim was a good excuse. Kangxi was quite generous to the women he liked, within certain limits.
Thinking of Lady Wuya in Chengqian Palace, I imagine she would be tempted to take action once she discovers my pregnancy! Given her rising favor, it's only a matter of time before she becomes pregnant, gives birth, and is promoted to the position of a palace mistress.
As palace maids, if they promoted too many people, it would be difficult to explain to the previous dynasty. The two of them were destined not to ascend to the throne together. Wang Shu understood this, and so did Wuya. However, the simple-minded Consort Chun did not understand this in Kangxi's eyes.
This time, she plans to fake a pregnancy to gain promotion, and incidentally expose the true colors of the Uya clan. Since she is a Changzai, she might as well stay in that position.
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