"Jiaojiao, Xiao Li is Li Dequan's apprentice and has been with him for many years. Although he is not as quick-witted as Li Dequan, he is still loyal. Moreover, he knows a lot about things in the palace. Let him stay by your side as the chief eunuch in the future."
"I know you brought a nanny, but she's not very familiar with the palace yet. I'll have Li Dequan find the head nanny from the Qianqing Palace later, and she can stay here for a few days. Once your nanny is able to handle things independently, she can go back. Is that alright?"
Kangxi was afraid that Harigana would be bullied when he wasn't looking. After all, in his eyes, Harigana was a delicate and soft little girl who was protected by Baoli Ri and his wife and had no idea what the wickedness of people was.
Harigana readily agreed. Sending someone from the Qianqing Palace to teach Surina would not only allow Surina to establish a relationship with that old nanny from the Qianqing Palace, but Surina would also learn even more. Most importantly, she had nothing to hide from Kangxi, so having one of his people by her side was truly a blessing!
"Alright! We'll do as Xuan Ye says!"
Emperor Kangxi liked how obedient Harigana was. No matter what decision he made, she would obediently agree without any complaints.
"Jiaojiao, is there anything you want to ask me?"
Thinking about what had just happened at the palace gate, Kangxi felt somewhat uneasy. After asking that question, all his anxiety vanished.
Harigana rolled over and lay on top of Kangxi, looked into Kangxi's eyes, and then tapped the tip of his nose.
"What can I ask? What do you want to say?"
Looking into her clear eyes, Kangxi swallowed hard, but still forced himself to ask, "It is, my child!"
Harigana actually knew what Kangxi wanted to say, but in his eyes she was a naive and innocent girl, so it was better to remain innocent for now. She could gradually become smarter in the future, and then the credit would go to Kangxi, making him smug and proud. Wouldn't that be better?
So when he mentioned children, she paused in touching his nose, then buried her head in his chest, and after a long while asked, "Xuan Ye, will you have more children in the future?"
Kangxi was taken aback; of course he would have children. But then he realized that Harigana was asking whether he would have children with other men.
"Jiaojiao, from now on, I only want your child! I really can't change the past, but..."
Before Kangxi could finish speaking, Harigana kissed him on the lips, and the man beneath him immediately fell silent.
“Xuan Ye, I am almost ten years younger than you. It’s impossible for someone your age not to have children. Although I’m not comfortable with this, I won’t blame you for it! Moreover, I won’t let you stay away from your children!”
No matter what, you're still their father, and even if I'm jealous, I won't let this put you in a difficult position. I know what's important and what's not!
In the future, don't be so sensitive about princes and princesses in front of me. Although I can't guarantee that I will treat them as well as my own children, I promise that I will never deprive them of the affection and rights they deserve.
Actually, I wanted to ask you this before, but I didn't dare. I was afraid you'd think I was petty, so I...
"Jiaojiao!"
This was because Kangxi didn't want Harigana to continue speaking, so he quickly interrupted her!
"Um?"
Harigana looked at Kangxi with a bewildered expression, his eyes slightly red.
"Jiaojiao, I like you so much!"
After Kangxi finished speaking, he hugged her, and the two of them didn't say anything more about Yinreng. If he had initially wanted Harigana and Yinreng to get along peacefully, and even considered letting them become more familiar and have a better relationship.
But what happened at the palace gate made him realize that Yinreng was rejecting, even somewhat disgusted by, Harigana, so he immediately abandoned the idea.
If we can't put them together, then we shouldn't put them together. If it backfires, it will not only hurt Harigana, but it will also make Yinreng feel that he doesn't value him!
Kangxi had other matters to attend to, so he quickly left with Li Dequan. Before leaving, he repeatedly instructed Li Dequan not to see anyone or go out for the time being. He told Li Dequan to wait until he had all the staff in Qingxi Palace ready before he could go out and play without worry.
"Don't worry! Even if you ask me to go out these next few days, I won't. I want to sleep and get some rest! I'm so sleepy!"
Harigana really wasn't in the mood to go out and have fun, after all, she was genuinely exhausted. Although Kangxi kept instructing the main force to proceed slowly, they spent the rest of the journey either in carriages or inside tents.
The imperial tent was indeed luxurious, but one could only lie down in it at night; the rest of the time one was still in a carriage. Moreover, the roads in ancient times were very bumpy, all natural roads, so even if the imperial carriage was well-made, it would still be uncomfortable.
"Okay! Good girl, Jiaojiao!"
Kangxi was finally escorted to the door by Harigana before reluctantly returning to the Qianqing Palace. If it weren't for the many palace maids and eunuchs on the palace road, and his need to maintain his imperial image, he would have looked back from time to time, and might even have dragged Harigana along to the Qianqing Palace.
After Kangxi left, Harigana immediately ordered the palace gates closed. Looking at the place where he would be living for a long time, although it wasn't very large, as Kangxi had said, it was exquisitely decorated!
"Your Majesty!"
Dulan couldn't contain her joy, not because she had entered the palace, but because her wish had finally come true!
She said that once they arrived at the palace, Emperor Kangxi wouldn't be able to keep her princess around for 12 hours a day. Now that they've just arrived at the palace, that stingy emperor has already left!
Harigana looked at Dulan, who was beaming with excitement, and wondered what she was so happy about!
"Huh? What are you laughing at?"
Dulan quickly covered her mouth, glanced around to make sure no one had noticed, and then whispered a few words in Harigana's ear.
The latter hadn't expected this little girl to be so clever. After chuckling, he tapped her forehead.
"Little Li, prepare some hot water, I want to take a bath!"
It's still early, and she doesn't want to have lunch; all she wants to do right now is take a nap.
"Yes, Your Highness, please wait a moment, this servant will go and have someone fetch water!"
When he first came in, Little Li had already brought over a few eunuchs, the same ones he used frequently when he was in the palace, so there was no need to worry about them.
During this time, he followed Harigana and got to know her habits, so when the eunuchs arrived, he arranged for someone to boil water!
Unexpectedly, he had actually guessed Harigana's thoughts correctly. He originally wanted to be prepared, but it turned out to come in handy.
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