"Xuan...Xuan Ye! Isn't this name a bit too much!"
Harigana was just a concubine; is it really appropriate to use the name Qingxi Palace?
Emperor Kangxi knew his little girl would have such an expression, and he was extremely pleased.
His only consolation now is that he didn't use Chenxi Palace as he initially planned, but rather Qingxi Palace. If he had actually used "Chen" as the palace's name, changing the plaque would have caused quite a stir. Some might even have speculated that Harigana had fallen out of favor, which was why the emperor had changed the name.
"Jiaojiao, I told you, I will definitely give you the best!"
Kangxi lowered his head and spoke into Harigana's ear. As he spoke, his warm breath brushed against her earlobe, and given the current situation, her face flushed crimson.
"You, speak properly!"
Harigana dared not speak loudly, after all, they were standing at the palace gate, with not only Li Dequan and others, but also some palace maids and eunuchs behind them, and she was afraid of losing her composure. Even Xuan Ye just now shouted out subconsciously!
Kangxi stopped teasing her, took her hand again, and led her through the gate.
Li Dequan handled things very well. After entering from the main gate, there was a cobblestone path that had been carefully polished, so you didn't have to worry about slipping even on rainy days.
Various kinds of flowers were arranged on both sides of the cobblestone path, with a potted plant every few pots. I couldn't tell what kind of plants Harigana was, but they were lush and green, very pleasing to the eye. And they weren't very tall, only reaching her waist.
Although the courtyard was not very large, it was kept very clean, and the palace walls were built high, only slightly shorter than the walls of the Qianqing Palace.
The side rooms on both sides have been cleaned up, and Li Dequan even set up a small kitchen in a corner of the backyard.
Seeing this, Kangxi nodded in satisfaction, turned around and gave him an appreciative look, while the latter smiled broadly.
"Li Dequan, well done! Reward him!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Li Dequan immediately knelt on the ground to express his gratitude!
"The Imperial Household Department is also quite good. You can give them some rewards and tell them to be careful with the things here belonging to the Imperial Concubine!"
After giving his instructions, Emperor Kangxi led Harigana into the palace without waiting for Li Dequan's reply.
Upon entering the main hall, one is immediately greeted by a large calligraphy and painting, with dragons and phoenixes flying in the air. Harigana couldn't recognize what it was and decided to ask Emperor Kangxi later.
Go around behind the wall, there is a door on each side. Kangxi led Harigana directly to the left.
"Jiaojiao, this will be your palace from now on!"
Stepping through this door, one is greeted by a square hall, resembling a reception room. In the center stands a round table, while low couches are placed near the windows. Extending from the entrance to the corners are rows of antique display shelves, showcasing a dazzling array of porcelain.
On the other shelf were various books, the sketchbooks that Emperor Kangxi had promised to Harigana. He had them brought from various provinces long ago, and he had kept his promise.
There were several low tables by the window, with a few unknown flowers on them, and their fragrance could be smelled from afar.
Beside the wall of books, there was a door with a beaded curtain hanging on it. A gentle breeze blew, and the beaded curtain tinkled melodiously.
Do you like it?
Kangxi looked at Harigana. At this moment, Li Dequan and the others remained outside, not following him in. After all, this was Harigana's palace, and with the Emperor and the Imperial Concubine together, it was best for them to keep their distance.
"I like it, that's great!"
Harigana turned around and hugged Kangxi's waist, burying his head in his chest: "Xuan Ye, am I really worth it?"
Harigana's words were truly a question. From Kangxi's behavior at the palace gate to his current cautiousness, she truly felt Kangxi's sincerity; he was keeping every word he had said.
Kangxi embraced Harigana and rested his chin on her head.
"Jiaojiao, I will keep my word! Some things may be late, but they will never be empty words! I really mean it when I say I like you, and I really mean it when I say I want you! I am the emperor, the Son of Heaven! If the person I love doesn't deserve all the good things in this world, then who does? Hmm?"
Harigana was deeply moved; these words were truly enticing to a young girl like her. But she was different from others; after all, her life in the hospital in her previous life had been incredibly difficult. She had been abandoned by her own parents, let alone a man she had only known for less than three months!
She quickly adjusted her mindset. She would treat Kangxi better and be more attentive in the future, but she would never foolishly rely on him entirely. If one day the emperor's favor faded, she wouldn't act recklessly, leaving herself battered and bruised beyond recognition.
"Xuan Ye! I like you so much!"
Harigana tilted her head back, wanting to kiss Kangxi, but due to the height difference, she could only settle for kissing his Adam's apple instead.
Only after the kiss did she realize what she had done and quickly tried to get out of his arms.
She had learned from reading novels that a man's Adam's apple should not be kissed, as it was said to arouse a man's animalistic desires.
Unfortunately, she was too weak and not only failed to push Kangxi away, but she also ended up like a lamb entering a tiger's den!
"Xuan Ye!"
Harigana hugged Kangxi's neck, not expecting him to pick her up horizontally. She looked up at him, wanting to say she had frightened him. But when their eyes met, she saw the vortex in Kangxi's eyes, deep and aggressive.
By the time she realized what was happening, she had already been laid down on a soft bed, and the man was already leaning over her.
"Hmm!"
Harigana's mouth was gagged. At first, she struggled, but gradually, as the air in her mouth decreased and her mind went blank, she soon succumbed to the man's advances.
Fortunately, Emperor Kangxi knew that Harigana's health was not good enough to receive his favor, and he also had to return to the Qianqing Palace to arrange matters. So, although he was reluctant to leave, he had to release the beautiful woman and allow himself to calm down.
"Jiaojiao!"
Kangxi's hands remained on either side of Harigana for support, so as not to harm the child in her womb, he did not press down on her at all. He simply held Harigana's soft hands tightly, preventing her from moving away from him.
"Xuan Ye! Calm down!"
No one saw or heard what happened inside the room, but Li Dequan and the others had served Kangxi and Harigana for so long. If they didn't even have this much sense, what kind of servants would they be?
So Li Dequan left Dulan to guard the door, while Hai Ri and Su Rina were taken out by Xiao Li to familiarize themselves with the surroundings.
He knew that the Emperor would definitely return to the Qianqing Palace soon, which would allow them to familiarize themselves with the environment and prevent them from being caught off guard and flustered when serving the Consort!
As for the palace servants, he already has a roster, which he will present to the Emperor later so that the Emperor and the Imperial Concubine can make their own decisions.
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