Because of Emperor Kangxi's decree, He Xue spent almost half of each month in the palace.
The Crown Prince and others also really enjoyed He Xue's visits to the palace. Every time He Xue came to the palace, the Crown Prince and others would gather in Chengqian Palace to play with her.
Consort Tongjia's mood was no longer as gloomy as before, and her health had also recovered somewhat, probably because Xue entered the palace to accompany her.
This change pleased Kangxi greatly, and he looked forward to He Xue coming to the palace more often. However, every time he saw Su Hetai's melancholy face, he felt a little guilty, as if he had taken Su Hetai's daughter away.
However, seeing that Consort Tongjia was in much better spirits than before, that little bit of guilt had long since vanished.
When the Crown Prince learned that He Xue had entered the palace again, he rushed to Chengqian Palace as soon as he finished his studies, which made He Zhu, who was following him, extremely worried. If the Crown Prince got hurt, the Emperor would definitely skin him alive.
"Your Highness, please slow down! The little princess is in Chengqian Palace, she can't run away anymore!" He Zhu said breathlessly behind the prince. Not only can she not run, she can't even walk!
"Go on your way! I'm leaving now! I won't wait for you!" the Crown Prince said to He Zhu.
“Your Highness…” He Zhu was bent over, his hands on his knees, panting heavily. When he looked up, the prince had already disappeared.
"My goodness!" He Zhu didn't have time to think and hurriedly chased after him, silently praying, "May the Eternal Heaven protect the Crown Prince and ensure his safe arrival at Chengqian Palace!"
The Crown Prince straightened his clothes at the entrance of Chengqian Palace before stepping inside.
"Second Brother!" The Fourth Prince's voice came from behind.
The Crown Prince stopped and saw the Third Prince and the Fourth Prince walking side by side.
Because the Crown Prince was older than the Third Prince and the Fourth Prince, and their studies were different, the Crown Prince did not study with them.
Moreover, Emperor Kangxi personally instructed the Crown Prince today, so the Crown Prince did not go to the Imperial Study.
"Third brother, fourth brother!" the Crown Prince called out to his third and fourth sons.
"Second Brother, didn't you go to the Imperial Study today? Third Brother and I went to look for you, but you weren't there!" Fourth Prince asked.
"He didn't go today! Why didn't I see my eldest brother?" The Crown Prince did not see his eldest brother.
"My eldest brother has been summoned away by Consort Hui!" the Third Prince said.
"Yes!" the Crown Prince responded. "Let's go see He Xue!"
The Third Prince and the Fourth Prince entered Chengqian Palace together with the Crown Prince.
"Mother, my second and third brothers have come to look after Hexue!" the Fourth Prince said to Consort Tongjia.
"Greetings, Consort Tong!" The Crown Prince and the Third Prince bowed in unison to Consort Tongjia.
"Come here quickly! No need for all those formalities!" Consort Tongjia beckoned to the Crown Prince and the Third Prince.
The Crown Prince, the Third Prince, and the Fourth Prince came together to He Xue's cradle and looked at He Xue inside.
Consort Tongjia couldn't help but laugh as she looked at the three people of different heights lined up in a row.
If Xue saw this, she would definitely say that with the addition of the First Prince, it's like having a full signal!
"You've arrived just in time, He Xue has just woken up!" Consort Tongjia said.
"Mother Tong, may I bring He Xue out?" the Crown Prince asked.
“Okay, Xue also took a nap, so I can play with you all for a while!” said Consort Tongjia.
The prince skillfully lifted He Xue from the cradle.
When He Xue saw the Crown Prince, she babbled something unintelligible.
He Xue smelled of milk, had a round face, and had a dimple on each side when she smiled.
The prince felt that Xue was like a sweet, soft cake, and he really wanted to take a bite.
The Crown Prince stole a glance at Consort Tongjia and the Third and Fourth Princes, who did not notice him. He couldn't help but kiss He Xue's soft cheek.
He Xue was shocked by the Crown Prince's action. "Ah, the Crown Prince actually kissed her? This is ancient times! Aren't people in ancient times very conservative? This Crown Prince is too bold!"
The Crown Prince was a little embarrassed by He Xue's expression, and his face turned slightly red. He thought that He Xue was too young to remember!
He was quite curious how Xue could make so many expressions at such a young age! She was so cute!
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