Harigana never expected that when Kangxi said he would change her title, it would be based on his own name. Although she was shocked, she accepted the imperial decree.
This was Kangxi's guarantee to her, and she felt at ease. She was happy, but many people were saddened and even wanted to stand up and try to persuade her after hearing the imperial edict.
However, the Empress Dowager didn't say anything, and neither did Hesheli or Tongjia, so they couldn't very well go up and annoy people.
The one who was most heartbroken was not Lady Tongjia, nor Lady Nara, nor even the Empress Dowager, but the Crown Prince, Yinreng, who had remained silent all along.
Although he had seen his father interact with his mother, Tong, and with other mothers before, this was the first time he had ever witnessed anything like this.
As the crown prince, he was exposed to many things at a very young age. Although he couldn't say he understood everything perfectly, it was precisely this partial understanding that made him most prone to making wrong judgments.
He was indeed very young when Empress Niohuru was alive, so he had no feelings whatsoever about the person who had taken his mother's place as empress.
Later, Nakchu and the others said that Tongjia would be his new Empress Mother. Fortunately, Tongjia had no children of her own, and the Hesheli clan spent a lot of money to buy a piece of information that Tongjia had difficulty having children and might never have any of her own.
Therefore, the Hesheli clan did not take any action. Even though the Fourth Prince Yinzhen was under her name, as long as the jade tablet remained unchanged, it would not only pose no threat to him, but would even protect him from disaster. After all, he was only half a prince, but he was of no use.
To say that human nature is inclined towards good or evil is truly impossible to determine, but one thing is certain: human nature is influenced by its environment. Yinreng was deposed twice in history not only because of the machinations of many people, but also because of his own immaturity and inherently evil nature. (This is a fictional interpretation for the sake of the plot; please don't criticize.)
"Xuan Ye, I'm tired, I'd like to go back and rest!"
The Empress Dowager was really finding it hard to bear, but she couldn't do anything in front of the court officials. Feeling extremely disgruntled, she didn't want to stay there at all.
She had thought that Kangxi might do something for that woman from the Borchijin tribe, but she never expected that he would use all three characters of "Qing Kangxi"!
Let alone others, even the Empress Dowager herself would have to think twice before targeting Harigana if she wanted to do so.
Kangxi knew that the Empress Dowager was unhappy, but he felt that she was right. Her ideas were too extreme, and he could only try to get her to accept them gradually.
"Grand Empress Dowager, it's getting late. You must be tired from your journey. Please go back and get some rest." After saying this, Kangxi turned to Li Dequan and instructed, "Send more people to escort the Grand Empress Dowager!"
Bumbutai was even angrier and, instead of trying to stop her, had her sent away.
She turned her head and gave Kangxi a deep look, then stood up. Before leaving, she glanced at Harigana, but he kept his head down and didn't look at her. This made her even angrier!
"Um!"
The Empress Dowager, trying to maintain her composure, responded and left immediately.
Those below immediately knelt on the ground to see them off. The Empress Dowager couldn't stay there any longer, so she simply took the Fifth Prince back with her!
"Jiaojiao, why don't you go back and rest first?"
After the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager left, Kangxi, like a wild horse unleashed, completely ignored Lady Tongjia beside him and the people below, and began whispering in Harigana's ear. No matter how she gestured, the scoundrel acted as if he hadn't seen her hints.
Although she didn't know why he suddenly acted this way, it would be inappropriate for her, as a concubine, to remain reserved after an emperor had treated her this way! Moreover, she was now a noble concubine who truly loved Kangxi and was willing to die for him.
"I'm not tired. Sit up straight and drink less, or you'll feel unwell!"
Harigana answered softly, but there was a small aisle between them, so Tongjia heard him clearly.
Her heart is now numb; she doesn't even know what pain feels like anymore!
She was a Noble Consort, yet she received the same imperial decree as the others, and what kind of title was it? "Noble Consort Jin," was it meant to tell her to be cautious and self-disciplined in the future?
They, the Tongjia clan, have completely lost face. Even after today, the whole world will know that the emperor's favorite concubine is a Mongol woman, and that the most beautiful woman in the harem is from the Borchijin tribe.
Don't even mention that she and Harigana both had titles, and both were Imperial Concubines. But the difference between "Jin" and "Kang" is obvious to everyone, and the Qingxi Palace and the separate imperial edict are the best proof of that.
"Okay! I won't drink anymore. I was just happy when I came in! I'll wash up in a bit, and I definitely won't smell it on you!"
Kangxi's words still reached Tongjia's ears, but she simply couldn't listen to what he said next. If she weren't afraid of being criticized, she would have stood up and left, no longer wanting to be in the way.
Harigana was genuinely puzzled, always feeling that Kangxi was doing it on purpose. Although he sometimes said things, he would never say such things in such a crowded setting.
Looking over in confusion, she saw that the man's eyes were extremely gentle, and they were filled with her reflection.
"Sit down properly, listen to me! There are so many people here, I feel embarrassed!"
Harigana's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly lowered her head, no longer looking at him. Her voice was very soft, just loud enough for Kangxi to hear. However, the tips of her ears and the slender neck she revealed told those nearby that the two must have been talking.
Seeing her ashamed and indignant expression, Kangxi stopped teasing her. Besides, the time was almost up, and those people would probably make their move soon.
Yes, Emperor Kangxi did it on purpose!
She wanted to show it not only to the Tongjia woman beside her, but also to those restless people below.
He is the emperor and cannot take the initiative, but he can provide opportunities to force them to act.
He will be the one passively dealing with things, which will not only establish Harigana's authority but also expose those with ulterior motives.
He once wanted to slowly boil the frog, but now he wants to wipe them all out in one fell swoop. Harigana is due to give birth in seven or eight months, and before that, he wants to cleanse the palace completely, silencing anyone who wants to interfere in their relationship!
"Okay! I'll listen to Jiaojiao!"
Kangxi sat up straight, but the warmth he had shown when speaking with Consort Kang was gone, replaced by his previous demeanor.
Some of the people below were happy, some were excited, but those from the Hesheli and Tongjia clans suppressed their laughter, no matter how unhappy they were inside, they could not show it.
The current Kangxi Emperor is no longer the young emperor he once was; his methods have become increasingly ruthless, even the Empress Dowager is helpless against him, let alone court officials like them! To put it nicely, they are his maternal relatives, but after all, the emperor came first, then his subjects, and only then did he have a family!
"Your Majesty, I have something to report!"
Kangxi had thought it would be tomorrow, but he didn't expect him to jump out at this time.
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