How do I know what you are thinking?
Jiang Ranli was extremely helpless, wondering what Emperor Kangxi was planning. She was not a worm in his stomach, so how could she guess what he was thinking?
"In reply to Your Majesty, I am stupid and dare not guess your intentions."
Complaints aside, Jiang Ranli didn't dare to keep Emperor Kangxi waiting too long, so she paused and quickly responded.
"You are the concubine of the Ninth Prince. Although you are not the principal wife, you are still my daughter-in-law. You should call me Emperor Father."
Emperor Kangxi looked at Jiang Ranli and spoke again, almost scaring Jiang Ranli's heart to the point of pounding.
What on earth did he want to do by calling Yinzhen and me here? Why is it so strange?
Jiang Ranli quietly went to see Yintan beside her, but unfortunately Yintan shook his head at her, indicating that he didn't know what the situation was.
"Hello, Father Emperor."
Facing the extremely intimidating gaze of Emperor Kangxi, Jiang Ranli gritted her teeth and called him "Emperor Father". However, because she was a little nervous, she accidentally added the word "good" at the end.
Emperor Kangxi dominated the entire Qing Dynasty and held the power of life and death. Although Jiang Ranli felt that he was very kind and not that strict, she was still very nervous now that she didn't know his intentions.
"Haha, okay."
Just when Jiang Ranli was at a loss as to what to do with her slip of the tongue, the voice of Emperor Kangxi suddenly rang out, followed by a laugh and a word.
Does this mean it's okay?
Jiang Ranli breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that the ancient saying that serving a king is like serving a tiger was indeed no exaggeration.
After a burst of laughter, Emperor Kangxi's face was no longer serious, but instead showed a hint of smile. He looked at Jiang Ranli and Yin'er and told them the purpose of summoning them into the palace.
"The Empress Dowager's birthday will be soon. I remember that your concubine held a unique birthday party for Princess Toya. So, this time the Empress Dowager's birthday party will be organized by your concubine. Are you willing?"
Emperor Kangxi's words were addressed to Yinzhen, but the final question was directed to Jiang Ranli.
Jiang Ranli regretted her decision now. If she had known that this would happen today, she would never have organized a birthday party for Princess Tuoya. The Queen Mother didn't like her in the first place, and who knows how difficult it would be for her if she was asked to organize her birthday party this time.
"I'm asking you a question," Emperor Kangxi said with a frown when he saw Jiang Ranli didn't respond for a long time.
"In reply to the Emperor, I, your son... are not right."
Because the title for Emperor Kangxi had changed, Jiang Ranli didn't know what to call herself for a moment. In this era, the hierarchy was clear and the titles corresponded to each other. Jiang Ranli, who had no experience of court life, became troubled as he spoke and didn't know how to continue.
Seeing her frowning and anxious look, Emperor Kangxi laughed again.
Hearing his laugh, Jiang Ranli felt helpless and quickly adjusted her thoughts, "In reply to Your Majesty, your daughter-in-law is not talented and well-educated. The Queen Mother's birthday is a big event. It is really difficult for your daughter-in-law to take on such a big responsibility. Please choose another capable person, Your Majesty."
The Queen Mother is different from Princess Toya. Her identity and status are there, and she cannot make any mistakes. Jiang Ranli knows her own weight, but she dare not take on this hot potato.
"I didn't say that I would give you full authority," said Emperor Kangxi.
Huh? What does that mean?
Jiang Ranli frowned slightly.
Emperor Kangxi looked at Yinzhen and said, "The Empress Dowager's birthday is a major event. This time, you will be in charge, and the concubine will assist you."
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