"Harigana! Come quick!"
Upon seeing Harigana, Erdun quickly went over, took her hand, and sat her down to the side. He figured he could probably only address her as Harigana in the next couple of days; if the opportunity arose again, he, Borigen, would have to bow to her!
"Hey!" Harigana followed her lead and sat down next to Erdun. She looked at her with resentment, but still resigned herself to sitting next to Habur.
[Hmph! They really are a bunch of people who snobbish and opportunistic!]
Habril's expression was grim, and his gaze towards everyone was like a deadly blade. Habril felt a pang of regret; he should have been more ruthless then. If that woman's face had been disfigured, she would surely have been the one sent to the palace.
"Habr, sit down!"
Looking at his daughter who had gone astray, Baoliri truly didn't know how to educate her. If he said too much, he would be accused of favoritism; if he said too little, he would also be accused of favoritism.
In reality, not all five fingers are the same length, let alone in real life. However, this couple absolutely treats each other equally and has a clear conscience!
"Okay, Abu!"
Habril sat to one side, neither speaking nor eating, making everyone at the table feel awkward.
"Habr! What are you doing? Your sister is about to go to the capital! Don't you have anything to say?"
Saenja couldn't help but speak up, trying to ease the tension between the two of them. After all, they were both her own flesh and blood, and she couldn't bear to see their relationship so strained!
Harigana didn't think anything of it at the time. In her mind, it was like the saying: "The tree may wish to be still, but the wind will not cease; the child may wish to care for his parents, but they are no longer there."
So even if Habril really dislikes him, he can't act like that in front of the elders at home. Otherwise, he'll be completely forgotten once he goes out!
But Habril didn't think that way. Sengiya's words were like a fuse, igniting all the evil in Habril's heart.
"Mother! I didn't say or do anything! I don't understand what you're saying!"
Although Habril was furious inside, she suppressed her anger because of what would happen that night and didn't let it show!
"you!"
Saenja wanted to say something more, but Baoli patted her on the back, stopping her from speaking further.
"Let's eat!" Baoliri said and started eating first, followed by Harigana and the others.
"Mother, I need to go to the toilet!"
Halfway through his meal, Habril suddenly stood up and looked at Seingiya, leaving the others feeling awkward.
"you!"
Seingia was truly exasperated with her daughter. She didn't know when she had become like this; she had been perfectly fine before. But now, she was unusually insistent on entering the palace!
Habril looked at everyone indifferently, while Baoli waved her hand, telling her to hurry up and go!
After Habril left, the air suddenly felt much lighter, but Harigana felt uneasy, as if something was about to happen.
Imperial Tent
"Li Dequan, why is it so hot?"
Emperor Kangxi had already drunk a lot of tea, but it was clearly a cloudy day and shouldn't be this hot and humid, yet he kept calling for people.
Li Dequn noticed the unusual redness on Kangxi's cheeks and had a bad feeling.
"Your Majesty! Please bear with me, this servant will summon the imperial physician immediately!"
Emperor Kangxi also noticed something was wrong. This person didn't seem to be acting out of the heat; rather, he was unusually irritable and, more precisely, he wanted a romantic encounter!
"Li Dequan, go and summon Consort Chen! No one else is allowed to approach!"
After Kangxi finished speaking, he lay down on the bed. Although he felt very uncomfortable, his mind became increasingly clear.
"Yes! Your servant obeys!"
Li Dequan hurriedly went out to give instructions, which alerted the guards. Before he could return, no one was allowed to approach. Just then, a woman dressed in Mongolian clothing walked closer, carrying a food box in her hand.
"Eunuch Li, the Empress Dowager has asked me to bring over some late-night snacks!"
Li Dequan squinted at the person in the Khorchin attire. He wondered if she was just putting on an act, but there was no trace of fear, nervousness, or guilt in her eyes or expression.
"His Majesty has already rested. You can have the things, and I will definitely report to His Majesty tomorrow!"
Upon hearing Li Dequan's words, the girl's face clearly showed her inner turmoil, and her hand gripping the food box began to turn white.
The Khorchin girl had plenty of time, but Li Dequan didn't. So, after the girl had thought it through, he said again, "Girl! We can't linger near the imperial tent. Leave your things here and come quickly!"
Upon hearing Li Dequan's words, the little girl quickly handed the things in her hand to the guard beside her, and then turned and left.
"Little Li, watch out! No matter who it is, don't let them get close!"
After Li Dequan finished speaking, he jogged towards the direction of Harigana's camp. Anyone who knew martial arts could tell at a glance that Li Dequan was a highly skilled martial artist.
Having missed his target, Li Dequan became even more worried. Although Xiao Li was his apprentice, if he couldn't hold on, he would be the one to lose his head along with Xiao Li!
"Princess, Eunuch Li from the Emperor's side requests an audience!"
As Harigana was comforting Sengiya, telling her not to be sad or upset about Haburi's matter, she heard Dulan whisper in her ear.
"See me?" Harigana looked towards the door in confusion, but it was too dark to see anything clearly.
"Yes, Princess, Eunuch Li seems quite anxious!"
"Harigana, quickly let Eunuch Li in! What if the Emperor needs you? Don't delay his important business!"
Because he had been drinking and the matter was already settled, Baoli Ri didn't think too much about it, but Seinjiya's mind was racing.
Senjiya wondered if the emperor wanted Harigana to sleep with him in bed. After all, an imperial decree had been issued today, so even if it was to be made to sleep with him, it would be perfectly acceptable.
“Let him in!” Harigana nodded in agreement.
"yes!"
Dulan turned around and called Li Dequan in. Harigana was about to ask what was wrong when she saw Li Dequan kneeling on the ground to greet her, saying, "This servant Li Dequan greets Consort Chen! Greetings, Chief, and Grand Consort!"
Harigana didn't react for a moment, but Saenjiya quietly nudged her, and she came to her senses: "Eunuch Li, get up quickly!"
"Your Highness, Consort Xie! Your Highness! The Emperor requests your presence here immediately!" Li Dequan stood up and explained his purpose before Harigana could even ask. He was genuinely worried about the Emperor, who needed him.
Now?
Harigana didn't really want to go. It was only a rare opportunity for Haburi to leave so that he could have a peaceful dinner with his family. Why was that man getting involved again?
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