Emperor Kangxi had never thought about this matter before, and his face darkened instantly when he saw Prince Kang today.
He only pays attention to Zhang Tingyu because of Harigana.
He trusted Harigana, so when she unexpectedly took notice of the child, he sent people to observe him secretly.
Moreover, Zhang Ying is a rare talent, and his son is unlikely to be any less capable.
But now, hearing what Prince Kang said, I suddenly felt that Zhang Tingyu was an eyesore.
"Ah, judging from your reaction, it's not for Beibei. As long as it's not for Beibei, that's fine."
Emperor Kangxi did not say a word, but Prince Kang and Prince Yu understood his meaning. They walked outside while talking and disappeared from the Imperial Study in a short while.
The two of them didn't dare to linger outside for even a moment, jogging out of the palace and only feeling at ease after getting into their carriage.
"Cousin, you're really daring."
Prince Yu looked at Prince Kang, who was patting his chest, and didn't know what to say to him.
Knowing full well that he adored his daughter Beibei the most, she still asked if she was looking for a husband—what's the difference between that and trying to seize his imperial power?
Fortunately, they reacted quickly, otherwise Xuan Ye would definitely have attacked them.
"Hey, it's nothing, it's nothing."
Prince Kang waved his hand, looking at Prince Yu with deep eyes, without saying anything more.
"What kind of look is that?"
Prince Yu felt that something was wrong, and his whole body was covered in goosebumps.
He pulled his cloak tighter around himself and looked at Prince Kang with a wary expression.
"Just a normal look. Let's go, let's go home."
Prince Yu felt completely bewildered until two days later when Kangxi sent the two of them to guard the front line, at which point he realized that his cousin had found a scapegoat.
But that's a story for another time.
In the Imperial Study, Emperor Kangxi sat alone for a long time without reviewing a single memorial.
The more he thought about it, the more uncomfortable he felt. His daughter was actually going to get married in just a few years.
Thinking about it this way, he couldn't sit still any longer, so he stood up and went back to Qingxi Palace.
Harigana had just woken up and hadn't even gotten up when he saw Kangxi with a dark face, and thought something major had happened in the previous dynasty.
"Xuan Ye, what's wrong? Is it difficult to handle?"
Kangxi did not speak, but kept his eyes fixed on her, which made Harigana feel very uneasy.
"No, what happened?"
Harigana pulled the blanket around himself tighter and looked at him warily.
But he still didn't say anything. He turned around, walked to the dressing table, sat down, and began to stare blankly at the mirror.
The twins look just like Harigana. Although Bayalige is only ten years old, you can tell that she will be even more beautiful than her mother in the future.
Looking at himself in the mirror, Kangxi felt that only someone like him was worthy of his daughter.
But he thought of everyone he could remember, and none of them were a good match.
Seeing his erratic behavior, Harigana quickly got up, dressed, and stood behind him.
If she had previously thought it was a matter of the previous dynasty, she was now certain that Kangxi's unusual behavior was unrelated to it.
She couldn't guess what it was, but it must be something that made it difficult for him to make a decision.
"Jiaojiao".
The person had barely stood behind him when they were pulled down and sat on his lap.
Because he hadn't changed into his court robes, he didn't hold her close to his chest as usual, but instead gently supported her waist: "Beibei is almost of marriageable age."
Harigana never expected that his unusual behavior was due to this, and for a moment he didn't know whether to praise him or say that he was just bored.
“Xuan Ye, Bei Bei is only ten years old. I will absolutely not allow her to get married before she turns eighteen, and the same goes for Yin Fu.”
Emperor Kangxi nodded immediately. In the past, he would always ask why, but this time he agreed without asking any questions.
"Jiaojiao is right. Getting married so early is bad for your health. It's better to wait until later. Getting married at twenty is still possible."
Thinking that there were still eight or nine years left, his tense heart instantly calmed down.
He picked up Harigana and placed her on the bed, then began to change out of her court robes.
"Xuan Ye, let the children's affairs take their natural course; don't interfere too much."
Regardless of whether they are the children of high-ranking officials or ordinary people, as long as they are of good character, ambitious, filial to their parents, and have a broad perspective rather than being selfish or narrow-minded, we should support their choices.
Harigana understood Kangxi well. Since he was thinking about the marriage between Yinfu and Bayalige, he would definitely be thinking about training people and finding the most suitable people to arrange their marriages.
However, she did not allow Kangxi to interfere in the marriages of his children, neither his sons nor his daughters.
Previously, Yinfu had asked if he could have only one Crown Princess, and like the other two, not take concubines or maids.
Therefore, this person must be someone he likes and wants.
"Jiaojiao, why can't we interfere? We can start choosing now, and in a few years, we'll be able to find some good ones for them."
Kangxi had already changed out of his court robes. After listening to Harigana's words, he took off his half-worn casual clothes and sat down on the bed as well.
His brows were so furrowed they could trap a fly.
"Xuan Ye, you yourself are a victim. You finally managed to escape, do you still want your children to follow in your footsteps?"
Harigana didn't tolerate it at all. Although he didn't name names, he definitely knew who it was.
When Consort Hui was looking for a wife for Yinti, she wanted to bring it up, since Yinti had respected her for so many years and treated her three children very well.
But in the end, she neither spoke up nor intervened.
Even if she was very close to her, Consort Hui was still alive, and she didn't need to be that meddlesome saint.
Moreover, given her and Kangxi's example, if he wanted only one wife, given Yinti's fierce and unruly personality, he would definitely have made things clear to Kangxi.
If he didn't look for it, then he wants it.
In this feudal era, polygamy was normal. She didn't interfere, but she also wouldn't get too involved.
"Jiaojiao, it's me,"
Emperor Kangxi was speechless after hearing Harigana's words.
Shouldn't parents think about their children's future?
But Harigana is right. He himself suffered greatly. Does he want his child to suffer the same way?
"Xuan Ye, as the saying goes, only the person drinking the water knows whether it is hot or cold. As the common people often say, only the foot knows whether the shoe fits or not."
You think it's good, but that's just your opinion.
The future is about the two of you, husband and wife, spending your lives together, not just with you, the father.
Whether they only find one or a dozen or twenty men, or even if they don't find anyone and want to live a solitary life, I, as their mother, would agree.
There are many ways to live; who says that getting married, starting a family, and having children is the only right way?
When Emperor Kangxi heard her say that she would agree to never marry, he was shocked.
How can they not get married? Their family has a throne to inherit; if they don't get married, who will inherit the throne?
"Xuan Ye, I was just giving an example. The throne of Aisin Gioro will definitely be passed down. Don't worry."
Seeing the wide look in her eyes, he knew what she was thinking, so he quickly comforted her.
"Xuan Ye, if I may speak of something outrageous, think about the Empress Dowager. Has she truly been happy in her life?"
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