"Princess, why?"
What Dulan wanted to ask was also what Kangxi wanted to know, so she held her breath, afraid that the two of them would discover it.
"Because that sunflower is red! I'm just a concubine, how could I use anything bright red!"
Dulan immediately pouted, tears welling up in her eyes. She wanted to say something, but in the end, she didn't say anything.
"Princess, so you left your favorite riding outfit to the Grand Queen Dowager not so that she would have something to remember you by, but rather so that she wouldn't be able to wear it in the future and would be sad to see it again?"
Dulan's voice sounded aggrieved, as if she were standing up for Harigana. But what good would it do to stand up for her now that things had turned out this way?
"Dulan, be good! I'll definitely find you a husband in the future, so you can have a grand wedding, and I'll make sure you wear bright red clothes every day, okay? Don't cry!"
Kangxi smiled, but Harigana's guilt grew stronger. The first time he saw Harigana was when she was wearing a red Mongolian robe, standing carefree by the river.
But in the end, he was the one who broke the flower, and almost ruined Harigana's happiness because of a momentary lapse in judgment.
Thinking of this, Kangxi's heart grew heavier and heavier, not only with a slight ache, but also as if someone had choked him, making him dare not take another step forward.
"Princess!"
Dulan wanted to hug Harigana, but as soon as she turned to the side, she discovered Kangxi standing behind them.
"Your Majesty!"
After Dulan finished speaking, she realized what she had said and quickly knelt down, saying, "This servant greets Your Majesty!"
Harigana also turned around and saw Kangxi, whom he hadn't seen for several days.
"Your humble servant greets you."
Kangxi looked at the calm-faced Harigana, took a step forward and hugged him, startling Harigana so much that he almost cried out.
Seeing this, Li Dequan pulled Dulan away and retreated to a distance. Fortunately, the carriage provided cover; otherwise, if others had seen them embracing, who knows what they would have said.
"Your Majesty! What's wrong with you?"
Harigana did not struggle. After speaking with Dulan, her mood was neither good nor bad. There was no ripple of emotion; she was simply curious about the out-of-control Kangxi.
Kangxi's eyes reddened slightly; only then did he realize that he had been somewhat selfish!
The person in his arms was a pampered little princess who had never suffered any grievances since childhood, but was constantly restrained by him.
"It's nothing! I've been busy with things on Taiwan these past few days and haven't had time to come see you. Have you complained to me?"
After Kangxi finished speaking, he felt a pang of anxiety. He then remembered that he had left Harigana alone in the carriage that day to spend the afternoon with Lady Tongjia.
"Your Majesty is too kind! I know Your Majesty is busy, how could I possibly complain about you!"
Harigana didn't complain at all, and she felt quite at ease as long as Kangxi didn't seek her out. Who knew if this man would go crazy again after seeing her, acting like he was going through menopause every time, changing his tune constantly.
Kangxi was somewhat disappointed. But he knew that this was not Harigana's fault, so he could only swallow the bitter pill he had sown.
"What would you like to eat tonight? I'll have someone prepare it for you!"
Kangxi slightly released the person in his arms, lowered his head and looked into Harigana's eyes, making Harigana want to immediately disappear into the ground.
What does that gentle look in his eyes mean?
"Your Majesty, I have nothing I wish to eat! You may decide!" After saying this, Harigana bit her lip, then stretched out her hand and made a small gesture, saying, "Could I have a few vegetables?"
Emperor Kangxi knew this girl would say that, but how could he possibly refuse such a request from Harigana!
"Alright! I'll have someone make you some meat porridge today, is that alright?"
Upon hearing the word "meat porridge," Harigana's eyes lit up. She loved meat porridge, so she quickly nodded and said, "I want mutton porridge!"
Kangxi was also affected by Harigana, and his depression dissipated considerably. He released his arms from her and instead held her hand, then tapped Harigana's nose with his free hand.
"You little glutton!"
Harigana blushed. But she didn't argue; she simply loved food, and there was nothing shameful about that!
Moreover, she is the kind of person who can eat whatever she wants without gaining weight, so even if she has a late-night snack, she still won't show any signs of gaining weight.
"Li Dequan, go and tell the kitchen staff to make some mutton porridge, and remember to cook it until it's very soft!" Kangxi thought for a moment, but couldn't help but instruct, "Also, have them prepare some delicious side dishes, not too many, and make them quite refined!"
Harigana did not refuse. Seeing that Kangxi's expression had improved a lot, it was best not to provoke him at this time. He could just eat less later!
"Yes! Your servant obeys!"
When Li Dequan left, Dulan, who had been standing beside him watching Harigana with concern, also left, while Little Li, having kept his merits hidden, followed him away.
Yes, Leonardo DiCaprio knew that Emperor Kangxi was coming! But for some reason, he didn't tell Harigana, always feeling that there would be an unexpected gain this time.
As luck would have it, just as he was hesitating, Kangxi gestured for him to be quiet, so he complied and kept his mouth shut.
"Come on! This is my first time here too, come with me for a walk!"
Emperor Kangxi led Harigana by the hand up a small hillside.
As evening fell, looking at the river and dense forest in the distance, Harigana finally understood the meaning of the saying, "The sunset is infinitely beautiful, but it is near dusk."
"So beautiful!"
Harigana watched the red glow disappearing on the distant horizon, where it met the boundless grassland. The river, like a mirror, reflected the afterglow of the setting sun.
Deep in the woods, you can vaguely see a few huts and people busy around them!
"Yes! It's beautiful!"
The beautiful woman admired the scenery, but Emperor Kangxi was looking at the beautiful woman beside him.
"Your Majesty, there's someone over there!"
Harigana pointed to the woods on the other side of the river, turned his head to ask Kangxi who those people were, and met a pair of eyes full of love.
Kangxi did not look away, while Harigana forgot to react, and the two of them just stared at each other for a moment.
Near the camp, Tongjia and the others had disembarked from the carriage and were preparing to return to their respective tents to rest when they discovered two people on a small hill not far away.
For a moment, whether they were newly promoted concubines or old men who had come from the capital, everyone almost gritted their teeth.
"Your Majesty, let's go back!"
Harigana couldn't stand Kangxi's blatant gaze. After regaining his senses, he quickly lowered his head and tried to break free from the hand he was holding.
"Jiaojiao!"
Kangxi's voice was very soft, but Harigana's heart still trembled, not because he was moved, but because he felt that this was a very dangerous signal.
"Yes, Your Majesty! Let's go back! There are too many mosquitoes!"
The Cuoluozi is the house of the Evenki people, also called the Xierenzhu (rainbow house!).
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