"emperor!"
Harigana saw Kangxi with his head down, jogged over to him, and after seeing the stains on his body, she felt that her guess was indeed correct!
"Be careful!" Kangxi supported Harigana. It was pitch black; what if he fell?
Harigana shook his head, saying nothing or asking anything, and led him back by the hand. As they walked, he instructed, "Little Li, prepare water for the Emperor to bathe and change his clothes!"
Kangxi's initially depressed mood dissipated considerably because of Harigana's concern. Especially the heartache and unspoken words in her eyes just now made Kangxi feel that everything was worthwhile.
Although Harigana was leading Kangxi back, he was secretly plotting what might happen. He thought about many things, but ultimately, the blame was directed at himself.
Kangxi finally enjoyed the treatment of being served by beautiful women while bathing. Although he was no longer as depressed as before, he was not in the mood to think about anything else!
"Jiaojiao! Why are you awake?"
After bathing, the emperor and empress lay on the bed and began to chat.
Harigana, holding Kangxi's arm, replied, "I don't know. I wasn't sleeping soundly. I reached out to touch you but couldn't, and then I woke up!"
Kangxi's heart stirred slightly. Could this be a case of telepathy? Was he grieving for his grandmother, and was his beloved daughter also suffering and unable to sleep?
"Jiaojiao, try not to leave my side during this time. If I'm not here, stay here and don't go out. I'll have Li Dequan accompany you. If you encounter anything that you really can't handle, have Xiao Lizi call me, understand?"
Kangxi was worried. Harigana had never witnessed the wickedness of women in the harem. Although he didn't want to speculate about his grandmother, he had to explain things to Harigana, just in case.
Harigana felt a warmth in her heart. After all, Kangxi was the emperor. If he didn't truly care about her, he would never have been so thoughtful in reminding her.
However, she could only offer warmth, not genuine affection. How long Kangxi's affection would last was uncertain, and she needed to be absolutely certain.
In my past life, I witnessed many couples in the hospital whose relationship had deteriorated beyond recognition. They may have once loved each other, but due to various reasons in life, their relationship ended abruptly.
When they love, it's passionate and intense; when they can't stand each other, they're truly resentful.
In her previous life, she lived in a world where divorce was possible and marriage was a matter of personal freedom. But things are different now. If she blindly throws herself into it, given the current situation, she's likely to end up badly hurt.
Therefore, although she felt guilty towards Kangxi's feelings, she did not want to live in misery for the rest of her life, especially for the child in her womb, she wanted to ensure that nothing went wrong.
"Xuan Ye, I'm not going anywhere, don't worry! I will protect myself and our child."
Harigana's words are true; she will definitely protect herself and her child.
Kangxi held Harigana tightly in his arms, and the two of them fell asleep without speaking.
With such a commotion in the Empress Dowager's courtyard, it was impossible for others not to know. But even if they did know, they would only mutter a few words to themselves, and no one dared to speak out.
Didn't you see that even the Empress Dowager's courtyard couldn't keep the news? Let alone them, who are unfamiliar with the place and people, who would dare to speak recklessly!
The Empress Dowager went to see the Grand Empress Dowager only after Emperor Kangxi had left.
At first, the two were talking amicably, until the Empress Dowager advised that children and grandchildren have their own blessings, which brought the Empress Dowager's anger to its peak.
"Empress Dowager, are you complaining about me?"
Bumbutai never expected that Qiqige, whom she wholeheartedly supported, would advise her to relax and stop interfering in Xuan Ye's affairs.
The Empress Dowager didn't say anything, but it would be impossible for her to have no complaints or grievances in the Forbidden City.
However, she really didn't know what to say. After all, as a member of the Khorchin clan, she had enjoyed the glory that her clan had brought her, and when her clan needed her, she should do what she could without hesitation.
Although the late emperor loved her dearly, Xuan Ye respected him greatly. Even though she didn't have her own children, she enjoyed things that many people never had in her life, so it wasn't a wasted life.
But as she grew older, she watched the girls in the palace transform from innocent young girls into ruthless schemers. While some of them were inherently evil, wasn't the most important reason that they were forced into it?
Xuan Ye was almost thirty years old. He had his own thoughts and understanding. Moreover, the Qing Dynasty was now strong and powerful, and had such a friendly relationship with the Khorchin. Regardless of whether Harigana was from the Khorchin or not, the fact that she was a Mongol was enough!
"Mother!"
The Empress Dowager said in Mongolian, "Some things are only worth seeing once you take them lightly. You are just too obsessed. Khorchin is actually not bad!"
Bumbutai waved her hand, not wanting to hear anything about letting go. She closed her eyes and said no more; she needed to devise a foolproof plan. She would absolutely not allow the Qing dynasty's rule to be shaken.
Seeing that the Empress Dowager refused to communicate, the Empress Dowager sighed inwardly: "Empress, Qiqige will come to see you again tomorrow!"
Concerned about the Empress Dowager's health, they rested at the Summer Palace for two days. During those two days, Harigana didn't go anywhere, not even stepping out of Emperor Kangxi's courtyard. Having spent over a decade in a hospital ward in his previous life, staying indoors now was exactly what he wanted.
Moreover, Kangxi's courtyard had pavilions, towers, bridges, and flowing water. She would sit in one place every day with her sketchbook, and she would never repeat the same thing for more than ten days!
As they approached the capital, Kangxi became busier. Not only did he receive more memorials, but several ministers would also frequently approach him to discuss matters concerning the frontier. As a result, aside from lunch and dinner, she could hardly find any trace of Kangxi.
"Princess!"
Dulan was very happy these past two days because her prediction was correct. She originally thought that she would only have the opportunity to get along with her sweet and soft princess after arriving in the capital, but she didn't expect that it would happen as soon as she arrived at this summer resort!
So these past two days, whenever Harigana reads, Dulan and Hairi will be by her side to serve her. Ever since Surina learned that there might be secret guards around her, she no longer speaks as casually as she did on the day in the carriage, but instead offers a few unintentional hints.
"What's wrong?"
Harigana put down his book and looked at Dulan, only to find that she was holding a rabbit in her hand.
Dulan presented the rabbit like a treasure, placing it at Harigana's feet. Not worried about the rabbit running away, she had already tied its legs!
"Princess, are you going to keep her alive or cook her?"
Harigana's upturned smile froze halfway.
"Ha ha ha ha!"
Seeing the two of them, Surina and Harigana couldn't help but burst out laughing. The laughter was so loud that it attracted the attention of people inside and outside the courtyard, who were quite curious.
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