No one except Sumalagu and Li Dequan knew what Bumbutai's expression was like.
In the room, Harigana lay drowsily, letting the midwife clean her body.
While Hu Mama looked after the child, Su Mama massaged her lower abdomen.
"Jiaojiao".
Kangxi walked in, squatted down beside Harigana, took her hand and put it to his lips, his eyes full of heartache.
The Empress Dowager had already walked to Saenjiya's side, asked a couple of questions, and was only relieved to confirm that there were no problems.
“Xuan Ye has a daughter.”
After giving birth, Hu Mama picked up the baby and showed it to Harigana first.
Kangxi entered so quickly that he didn't have time to announce the good news.
Just as the baby was being wrapped up, upon hearing Harigana say it was a girl, Granny Hu hurriedly stepped forward with the baby in her arms, saying, "Your Majesty."
She glanced sideways at the rosy-cheeked child, chuckled, and gently tapped her cheek: "Take her out and let the Empress Dowager see her."
He naturally loved the child that Harigana risked his life to give birth to, regardless of whether it was a boy or a girl.
"Yes! Your servant obeys!"
Granny Hu stood up and walked out, followed by Chasu.
Kangxi did not speak to Harigana again, but simply stayed quietly by his side.
Judging from her appearance, she's already exhausted; she should rest and recuperate.
The room reeked of blood, but Kangxi seemed oblivious, not even flinching, his entire attention focused on Harigana.
"Your Majesty, the Empress can return to her bedchamber after changing into clean clothes."
Granny Su withdrew her hand and held the nightgown that needed to be changed into with both hands.
At this moment, besides Granny Su, Saenjiya, and the Empress Dowager, only Harigana and Emperor Kangxi were in the room.
"You may all leave."
Taking the clothes from Granny Su's hands, she said, "Jiaojiao, let me help you change your clothes. How about we go back to your bedroom and sleep later?"
He lowered his head and whispered something in her ear, without any lust, just afraid that his sudden act of taking off his clothes would frighten her.
Seneja opened her mouth, but ultimately walked out.
She said she was going to be there for her daughter during childbirth, but in the end it seems she didn't do anything!
In the room, Harigana was indeed weak and let Kangxi change her into clean clothes and wrap her up tightly in a quilt.
"Jiaojiao, don't be afraid. I'll just wear it for a little while. I'll take it off when we get to the bedroom."
As he spoke, something was suddenly placed over his head, and his half-closed eyes instantly turned completely black.
He closed his eyes, obediently hummed in agreement, and was then picked up by Kangxi.
"We're going back, Jiaojiao. We'll be there soon. Don't be afraid."
Kangxi's voice reached her ears through the blanket, and it felt like he was calling a lost child home, almost touching the top of her head.
Not only Harigana felt this way, but the group of people standing at the door waiting to be served also felt the same way.
The Empress was stunned to see herself wrapped up like a ball.
They were wrapped up so tightly that it was impossible to tell which side was the head and which side was the feet.
This was also the first time that Bumbutai had felt envious.
Although she was the Empress Dowager, she was never the Empress, nor did she ever receive the late Emperor's regency.
In that instant, it was as if I saw the son who had once tried to oppose Dong Eshi.
However, her son lacked the courage and methods of Emperor Kangxi and could not contend with her. In the end, Dong E was only a Noble Consort.
Now it seems that perhaps it wasn't because they couldn't compete, but rather because they weighed in their hearts who was more important.
She stood up, holding a cane in one hand and letting Su Ma La Gu support her with the other, and slowly returned to Cining Palace.
"Su Ma, find some things suitable for the little princess and send them over. Also, pick out some of the better tonics that were presented to me recently and send them to the Empress."
Upon arriving at the Cining Palace, Bumbutai stood in front of the small Buddhist hall, gave instructions to Sumalagu, and then went inside.
At this moment, even Su Ma La Gu, who had served her for decades, had no idea what she was thinking.
When Harigana woke up, it was already dark, but someone was holding his hand.
Turning my head, I saw Emperor Kangxi resting with his eyes closed, leaning against the bedside.
She was wearing the same clothes she had worn that morning, now completely wrinkled.
"Jiaojiao, are you awake? Are you feeling unwell anywhere?"
Kangxi sensed something as soon as she turned her head. After asking his question, he called out to the outside before Harigana could reply, "Zhao Rongxi, come in quickly."
At this moment, not only Zhao Rongxi was in the outer hall, but also Saienjiya and the Empress Dowager.
After receiving the news, Baoli went to the palace and brought Baobao and Beibei to the Duke's mansion, otherwise the Empress Dowager and Saiengiya would be distracted in taking care of the two of them.
Upon hearing Kangxi call for people, the group quickly followed Zhao Rongxi inside.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty the Empress."
Having had many experiences, Zhao Rongxi quickly bowed and took out a pulse pillow to the bedside to take Harigana's pulse.
Although the Empress Dowager and others had already entered, they did not say much and stood quietly to one side.
"Your Majesty, the Empress is feeling a little weak. She will recover after a few days of nourishing herbal soups. Please rest assured, Your Majesty and the Empress."
Kangxi breathed a sigh of relief and instructed Zhao Rongxi to prepare the medicine. He then asked Dulan to give her some warm water to drink before asking her to get some porridge.
In short, after a series of explanations, the Empress Dowager and Sainziya were of no use at all, and could only stand by the bedside looking at Harigana with nothing to do.
"Don't worry, Mother, I'm just a little tired. I'll feel better in a few days."
Seeing the two of them looking stunned, perhaps because it was the first time they had seen Kangxi take care of her like this, she spoke up first.
Although Kangxi had taken care of them in this way before, this was the first time he had done it so meticulously, without them having to intervene at all.
"Giving birth is no small matter. You must listen to Doctor Zhao during this time and not push yourself. If you feel unwell, you must speak up."
Having been through this before, Saenjaya, after calming down, naturally had to say a few words.
"Yes, Mother, I will, don't worry."
Harigana never talked back and readily agreed.
"Jiaojiao, let me wipe you down. Can you drink some porridge before you look after the baby?"
Kangxi took the handkerchief from Dulan, and after obtaining Harigana's consent, dipped it into the hot water, then helped her wipe her face and hands.
The cleaning was done very carefully, as if it were a priceless treasure, which made Saenjiya and the Empress Dowager feel a little embarrassed.
"Xuan Ye, I,"
Leaning against Kangxi, she looked at the man who was about to feed her porridge and wanted to refuse, but when she met his gaze, she swallowed the rest of her words.
The bowl of porridge wasn't much, but since she was in postpartum confinement and couldn't eat cold food, the porridge was still steaming hot when it was served.
So, Kangxi would blow on the porridge and then feed her another spoonful, until the porridge was empty.
At this point, almost fifteen minutes had passed since I took my first bite of porridge.
"Jiaojiao, take a break first, you'll take your medicine later."
Kangxi helped wipe the porridge that had accidentally gotten on the corner of her mouth, and gently laid her down on the bed: "Are you tired?"
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