Harigana knew nothing about the outside world; even the matter of the reward money was decided by Granny Hu and Granny Su.
As servants, they knew best how to win people's hearts, and their master said that as long as they could win people's hearts, they would spend some money.
So they were very generous with their rewards. At first they were worried, but then Harigana told them to do it without worry, and that she would support them as long as it was for her own good.
Because of this, although Hu Mama came from Qianqing Palace, her heart has completely turned to Qingxi Palace.
Meanwhile, the person at the center of the whole affair is being dealt with.
"Jiaojiao, tell me, how long has it been since you last visited me at the Qianqing Palace? Hmm? You're always running to the Ningshou Palace. I am your husband, the Empress Dowager is just the Empress Dowager."
Besides, you don't need to spend over ten days just to learn the rules of palace management, do you?
After being carried in by Emperor Kangxi, Harigana was taken into the inner palace. After a dizzying experience, she was laid down on the bed, her cheeks pinched, and her hands were clasped above her head.
"Xuan Ye, I...you..."
His speech was unclear, and he made a pouting sound.
Her guilty gaze darted away, avoiding his eyes, and finally she closed them.
Harigana thought he could hold on for a long time, but he couldn't take it for less than ten days.
"Jiaojiao, look at me."
He kissed her pouting lips, turned his head, and gently bit her earlobe in a low voice.
Feeling the person beneath me tremble, I finally felt relieved.
"Xuan Ye, I was wrong. But you were busy the past few days too, so you can't blame me alone, right?"
Her voice was soft and sweet, full of coquettishness, until Kangxi's hand caressed her waist, and she couldn't help but let out a soft moan.
"Jiaojiao, don't turn the tables on me. I may be busy, but I come back for meals every day."
But what about you? You don't come home for lunch, and you don't even come home for dinner.
She looked at the person beneath her with a resentful expression, full of grievance.
"Xuan Ye, I was wrong, please let me go first."
Having finally caught her, how could Emperor Kangxi let her off so easily? If it weren't still daytime, he would have punished her even more severely.
"Hmm!"
Her hands were released, but her red lips were still held, and the large hand around her waist continued. Before long, she began to cooperate in a daze.
Unconsciously, she clung to his neck, her body becoming even more limp and powerless.
"Jiaojiao, we'll move to the Qianqing Palace tomorrow."
Harigana nodded. It was something that had been agreed upon long ago, and everything was already prepared. He just didn't know why it was taking so long to move there.
"Alright! We'll do as Xuan Ye says."
Kangxi lay on the bed and pulled the person into his arms: "Now you know how to be good? Hmm?"
His Adam's apple bobbed. Finally, he could eat meat. Once he moved in, he would punish her severely so that she would never have time to visit the Empress Dowager again.
"I've always been a good student."
Nestled in his arms, inhaling the scent of ambergris, she comfortably closed her eyes for a nap.
Emperor Kangxi stopped tormenting her and decided to let her rest properly so she could have a good meal the next day.
After lunch, Harigana was taken to the Qianqing Palace again. It was ostensibly to let her see if her accommodation was suitable, but in reality, it was just to keep an eye on her and prevent her from running off to the Empress Dowager again.
The next day, Kangxi repeatedly reminded her that she was an Imperial Noble Consort and could issue orders to anyone.
"Xuan Ye, I understand, don't worry. Li Dequan has already reminded you several times, it will really be too late if you don't leave now."
Harigana made repeated assurances, but there really wasn't enough time, so he turned around and went to court.
When she arrived at Ning Shou Palace, everyone else had already gone inside.
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to the Empress Dowager!"
Before Harigana could even squat down, the Empress Dowager immediately called out, "Alright, there's no need for such formalities with me. Come and sit down."
His tone was sarcastic, and his gaze was blatantly scrutinizing, causing her to blush deeply.
"Thank you, Empress Dowager."
The room was quiet. The incident involving Consort Yi had served as a stark warning to them, and no one dared to cause any more trouble.
The two chatted for a while, and when it was almost time, they got up to go to Cining Palace.
Bumbutai was feeling extremely resentful during this time. Not only did Qiqige not get rid of that bitch from the Borchijin tribe as she had hoped, but the two of them had also been getting along very intimately.
Didn't she know that Khorchin was her maternal home, and that the people from the Borchijin tribe were blocking Khorchin's path?
She had not taken any action before because she realized that Emperor Kangxi did not want any more high-ranking Mongolian concubines. Power was the emperor's Achilles' heel, so she had not touched it for many years.
If the current emperor can bestow the title of Imperial Noble Consort upon a lowly member of the small Borchijin tribe, why can't he also produce an Empress from the Khorchin?
She was old, and the Empress Dowager was useless, so what was wrong with her planning for the Khorchin during her lifetime?
I thought the Empress Dowager was just useless, but now it seems she is not only useless, but also foolish.
"Empress Dowager, Her Majesty the Empress Dowager and the others have arrived."
Sumalagu lowered her eyes and squatted on the ground to report.
"Let them in!"
Having said that, he straightened his clothes, sat upright in the main seat, and waited for them to come in.
"Your humble servant greets the Empress Dowager!"
"Get up! Get up, all of you!"
Her voice was gentle, as if she were genuinely happy.
Harigana and the Empress Dowager exchanged a glance, then looked away, neither of them looking at the other again.
"Imperial Noble Consort, how is your learning going with Qiqige these days?"
Harigana stood up to answer, but the Empress Dowager waved her hand and said, "We're all family, so please sit down."
"Your Majesty, I thank you for your kindness."
They told her she could sit down and talk, so she didn't need to be polite and sat back down after she finished speaking.
"Your Majesty, you have taught me very well. It is only because I am slow to learn that I am dull-witted."
Bumbutai's mind raced, and he pointed at her with his finger, his tone full of helplessness: "You are incredibly smart. How could someone whom the Emperor likes so much be stupid?"
Harigana was on guard. The old woman's tone was strange; there was definitely a trap waiting for her today. He wondered where it was.
"Your Majesty is too kind. I am merely favored by His Majesty. To say that he likes me is an overstatement."
Bumbutai choked, but the Empress Dowager secretly gave her a thumbs up in her heart.
Unexpectedly, this woman was so wary. Xuan Ye had said she was simple-minded, but now she seemed to be very scheming.
"Look at that little mouth, it's really good at talking. But it must be tiring for you to manage such a large harem all by yourself. Should we find a few people to help you? You also have to serve the Emperor, so everything should be done with the Emperor in mind."
Could it be for the sake of palace power?
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