"Empress Dowager, the Emperor is still young. He will understand your good intentions in the future!"
Su Mala Gu had long understood that this Consort Chen would likely become Emperor Xuan Ye's Empress, or at least a Noble Consort, a Noble Consort second only to the Emperor!
Instead of agonizing over how to get rid of Harigana, the Empress Dowager should have Wenduer and his group cultivate a good relationship with Baoliri. Regardless of whether the girls of Khorchin will achieve great things in the future, at least with Harigana around, those young women won't have a hard time in the palace!
If the emperor were to become as favored as Fulin, then the Khorchin would only be able to gain Xuan Ye's protection by establishing a good relationship with the Borchijin tribe!
There's one more thing that Sumalagu dares not say! Bumbutai is almost seventy years old. She was fine while she was alive, but if she were to pass away one day, the Khorchin would have no other support, and that would be the beginning of its decline!
"I need some peace and quiet. You may leave now!"
"Yes! This servant takes his leave!"
Sumalagu quietly withdrew, her gaze lingering on the aged Empress Dowager, a pang of pity in her heart. But the heavy responsibility of the Khorchin did not rest on her shoulders alone. Even if the Empress Dowager racked her brains, it would be utterly useless if Xuan Ye refused.
On the other hand, Tongjia was practically carried back by Min'er!
"You bastard! You bastard! You ungrateful man!"
Not only did Lady Tongjia look down on Harigana, but she was now even harboring some resentment towards Emperor Kangxi. However, her voice was low, and only Kangxi's secret guards, besides Min'er, heard her words.
Yes, they were Kangxi's secret guards!
After his poisoning incident in Harigana, he had people keep an eye on these women so that he could catch them in the act immediately if anything happened.
Although capturing them doesn't guarantee immediate execution, at least we'll have leverage over them, which can not only keep them in line but also keep their families in check.
"Your Majesty!"
Min'er wanted to offer comfort, but Tongjia's expression was too gloomy, and she was afraid of being implicated, so she had to give up.
"Prepare pen and ink, I need to write a letter!"
Lady Tongjia had a premonition that her days would not be easy. She had previously planned to deal with things after Harigana entered the palace, but now the mere mention of the name "Chen" weighed her down, preventing her from even looking up.
Therefore, she absolutely would not allow Harigana to enter the palace. As a member of the Hesheli clan, who held the status of the emperor's first wife, how could she possibly allow a Mongolian concubine to ride on her neck?
"Yes! This servant will go right away!"
Min'er quietly withdrew, leaving Tongjia alone sitting on the stool in a daze. But the murderous intent in her eyes sent a shiver down Min'er's spine.
Kangxi and Harigana are unaware of what these people are thinking for the time being. However, with the secret guards present, some things will be revealed sooner or later.
"Jiaojiao! Don't worry! I've already spoken with the imperial physicians. Once they've prepared the ointment, I'll apply it to you every day. I guarantee it won't leave a single scar!"
Harigana lay on the bed enjoying Kangxi's services. Although there was still a tingling, numb pain, it had been almost ten days! Unless there was something particularly strenuous, she really wouldn't be in as much pain as she had at the beginning!
But even though it didn't hurt, every time Kangxi applied the medicine to her, he would mutter things like not to worry and that it wouldn't leave a scar, which made her nervous.
She secretly looked in the mirror a couple of days ago and saw the deepest wound on her back. The deepest part was below her shoulder, and it was now a dark patch.
Regardless of whether she liked Kangxi or not, such a large scar on her body was indeed unsightly. Moreover, she was facing Kangxi, an emperor who had seen many women. If he distanced himself from her because of this scar, she would have nowhere to turn to for help.
After thinking for a moment, she cautiously asked, "Xuan Ye, do you think my back looks ugly right now?"
Upon hearing Harigana's words, Kangxi instinctively shook his head, but remembering that the little girl was blind, he quickly said, "Jiaojiao, don't think such things! I've already told you, I've had the imperial physician prepare ointment, I guarantee there won't be any scars!"
Harigana grabbed a blanket and covered himself with it, not only completely concealing his wounds but also startling Emperor Kangxi.
"Jiaojiao! What's wrong?"
Kangxi wanted to pull down the blanket covering Harigana, since the medicine had just been applied and this would rub it all off.
He tugged at it, and the person inside not only didn't speak, but also tucked the blanket around. Immediately afterward, Kangxi saw that a pair of delicate little feet had also been hidden under the blanket.
"hehe!"
Kangxi couldn't help but laugh out loud; her actions were simply too adorable. Not only did she hide her toes, but she also lifted them up and pressed them down again.
Harigana did it on purpose, but she doesn't intend to be a silent person. Speaking or not speaking will hurt people and feelings, so why consume herself?
"Jiaojiao! Come out first, okay? You'll get bored if you stay here, and if I say something wrong, you have to tell me!"
Harigana was wondering how to bring it up, but Kangxi gave her an easy way out.
“I asked you if you disliked the scar on my back, and not only did you not say no, you even said you would get me medicine.”
If you dislike someone, just say so. What's the point of all that high-sounding talk? I don't want to see you, get out!
Kangxi was taken aback. Was Harigana being affectionate with him? But he really wasn't disgusted; he was just afraid that Harigana would worry and be sad.
"Jiaojiao! I don't mind! Really, you got hurt because of me, how could I possibly mind! Come out now, be good!"
Harigana wanted to test the waters, and now she wanted to try again to find out what she hadn't been able to get from Tongjia.
"No! Go away! I don't want to see you! You're just showing disdain! A person's first reaction is very important. Your first reaction wasn't to answer my question, so it means you're showing disdain!"
Kangxi was speechless. He had thought the girl had a rebellious streak, but now it seemed he hadn't fully understood her. Not only did she have a rebellious streak, but when she got stubborn, she was really hard to handle.
However, Kangxi was very pleased with how Harigana looked now. He was the emperor, so no one had ever dared to speak to him like that before.
It wasn't because it was new, but because it was this kind of Harigana that made him worthy of his affection and qualified to stand by his side.
"Jiaojiao! You've really wronged me! If I disliked it, why would I apply the medicine myself? Wouldn't it be better to let a servant do it for you? Be good! If you pull on the wound, come out first, okay?"
Kangxi coaxed him with reason and evidence, and Harigana had never been so willful before. After thinking for a long time, he still didn't know how to retort, so he could only slowly lift the quilt.
It really is hot!
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