Seeing Harigana collapse in his arms, Kangxi was so frightened that he immediately summoned the imperial physician.
"Imperial physician, come in quickly!"
Physician Zhao was used to the Emperor's fussiness and knew about Consort Chen's health, so he wasn't worried at all, but he still walked very quickly.
"Quickly, show this to the Imperial Concubine!"
Just as Kangxi uttered his anxious words, a soft snore was heard.
The imperial physician paused, unaware that the two had just argued, and walked over very quietly, afraid of waking this ancestor.
Kangxi was filled with shock and helplessness, and it was unclear how much of what he had just said had been heard by Harigana.
When the imperial physician took her pulse, he inadvertently noticed the tear stains on Harigana's face. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Your Majesty, the imperial fetus is fine. However, the Empress is a little anxious. Although she doesn't need medicine, it may harm her health if it goes on for too long."
Emperor Kangxi's heart tightened; his beloved daughter had indeed almost been injured. He waved his hand, dismissing the imperial physician.
Li Dequan was secretly surprised to see the Imperial Concubine sleeping peacefully in bed. He hadn't expected her to be so thoughtful, able to scold the Emperor and still sleep so soundly.
The imperial physician and Li Dequan quietly withdrew. Li Dequan peeked through the crack in the door as it closed, somewhat incredulous, yet also finding it quite reasonable.
[Oh! His Majesty really likes Consort Chen!]
Li Dequan sighed as he looked in the direction of the capital. He thought of the concubines in the capital and wondered if this woman could live as freely as she did now after entering the palace.
With lunchtime fast approaching, Li Dequan hesitated, unsure whether to knock on the door. Just then, a creak sounded, and the person inside came out.
"Dulan, go in and keep your mistress company. If she wakes up, tell her I'm going to see the Empress Dowager. Li Dequan, have someone prepare the meal. It doesn't need to be served; just keep it warm. We'll wait for the Consort to wake up and follow her instructions!"
After Kangxi finished speaking, he left without any further expression on his face. If he hadn't said those words, Li Dequan would have thought that the person standing before him had reverted to the cold-hearted emperor he once was.
Dulan quickly responded; she had also heard the argument. Fortunately, when Kangxi and Harigana were alone, Li Dequan would have everyone move away, leaving only himself and Dulan guarding the door, with Xiao Lizi occasionally staying behind.
So Dulan was a little uneasy at this moment. She didn't know if the emperor would blame the princess for this, so she kept quiet and didn't dare to be as excited as usual.
"Yes! This servant obeys!"
Kangxi originally wanted to wait until Harigana was established before visiting the Empress Dowager, but the fact that he had just summoned the imperial physician could not be kept from the Empress Dowager. Moreover, he had already learned of her pregnancy the night before and was afraid that she would worry about this matter, so he had no choice but to go and see her in person.
He had already visited the Queen Mother in the morning, but after exchanging only a few words, he was sent back because of the Harigana issue.
When Kangxi arrived at the Empress Dowager's bedroom, he found laughter coming from inside.
Who's inside?
Kangxi asked the young eunuch standing at the door, who immediately knelt on the ground, his head bowed low: "Your Majesty, it is Consort Borjigit inside accompanying the Empress Dowager!"
Borjigit? Even Emperor Kangxi didn't know who this noble person was!
The Empress Dowager has been sending him several people from the Borjigit tribe recently. He seems to have appointed three or four, but it's unclear which one is currently pleasing the Empress Dowager.
The young guard at the gate had already gone inside to report when he saw Kangxi, so as soon as the eunuch finished speaking, Su Ma La Gu came out.
"Your Majesty! The Empress Dowager requests your presence!"
Kangxi's heart sank. The Empress Dowager had not invited him in like this when he came over two days ago. In fact, he was persuaded to go back by Su Ma the day after the incident.
Given the current situation, he doesn't need to rack his brains; even a fool could figure out why the Empress Dowager was doing this.
Although Emperor Kangxi was displeased, he still entered the inner palace. He could gradually change the Empress Dowager's mind, but he couldn't afford to upset her any further!
However, some things are destined to disappoint the Empress Dowager!
"This humble servant greets Your Majesty!"
As soon as Kangxi appeared, Borjigit Manau stood up and bowed. Her voice was pleasant, and her manners were quite good, but Kangxi didn't even glance at her. Instead, he bowed to the Empress Dowager.
"Royal Grandmother!"
This time, the address of "Grandmother" was not as gentle as it had been before, and the name "Xuan Ye" was not mentioned; the address was simply a slight nod.
If he was just guessing at the door just now, he is now certain that his grandmother has already begun to take action.
He knew he would come to see her at this time every day, yet now he was chatting enthusiastically with a concubine. He didn't want to think too much about the implications, but the facts were undeniable.
Although the Empress Dowager was unhappy, for the sake of the future of the Aisin Gioro clan and for the future of the Qing Dynasty, she could not allow Kangxi to favor one person so exclusively.
"The Emperor has arrived, perfect timing! I've just had a meal prepared, you can dine with me here at noon!"
The Empress Dowager's meaning was clear, and Borjigit, who was still squatting to the side, did chuckle slightly. However, she quickly regained her composure, gently swaying as if trying to attract the attention of the two people above.
Kangxi didn't even look at her, so he naturally wouldn't notice her condition. After all, even if she was really shaking, he wouldn't care.
The Empress Dowager saw this and, although she knew it was somewhat affected, she still said, "Agate, get up! You'll stay and have lunch with the Emperor today! You're the Emperor's person now, so you must serve him diligently, understand?"
Emperor Kangxi frowned slightly and spoke first, before Borjigit Agate could agree.
"Grandmother, I have to discuss matters with my ministers in a little while, so I won't have lunch here!" Before the Empress Dowager and Borjigit Manau could react, Kangxi hurriedly added, "Borjigit, the Empress Dowager likes you. I overheard that outside just now."
"From now on, come and keep the Empress Dowager company whenever you have free time. After all, I only kept you in the palace because I knew you could win her favor! You must not disappoint the Empress Dowager's resolve!"
If Borjigit's swaying just now was an act, then she is now truly about to faint!
She wasn't stupid. Kangxi's words were clear: I don't like you. If you weren't good at making the Empress Dowager happy, I wouldn't have let you into the palace. And your current duty is to make the Empress Dowager happy; don't expect anything else!
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