Harigana was speechless after Kangxi's shameless words. He hugged his chest with both hands and tried to bury himself in the bathtub.
How could one not eat meat that's already within reach?
Outside, lightning flashed and thunder roared, and the raindrops gradually grew larger.
Inside, thunder and rain raged, and the water stains on the floor grew increasingly numerous.
The wind and rain stopped abruptly in the middle of the night, and the next day was Qingming Festival.
After getting up, Harigana rubbed her aching lower back and suddenly felt a pang of nostalgia for her pregnancy.
Although movement is somewhat restricted, at least it won't be as ravaged every day as it is now.
"Your Majesty, His Majesty said this morning that you should sleep a little longer, as you might be tired from the carriage ride after lunch."
Dulan is no longer the little Dulan she once was. Now she knows about love between men and women, and although she doesn't yearn for it, she does know how to be shy.
When Kangxi first gave her instructions, she only felt sorry for Harigana. Now that she knows the details, she not only feels sorry for him but also somewhat dislikes him.
"Okay! After lunch, you and I will go out together. Let Chasu and Xiao Li stay and watch over Qingxi Palace."
Dulan helped Harigana massage his back and replied, "Yes, I'll go and talk to them in a bit."
I slowly got up, washed up, and had breakfast. Just then, the two children woke up, so I played with them.
"Granny Hu, once we get to the Summer Palace, you'll have to be careful, it's not as safe there as it is here."
Only Granny Hu and a few others were inside the room; the wet nurse was waiting outside the door.
"Your Majesty, rest assured, your servant and Granny Su will stay with the two young masters and ensure that nothing goes wrong."
Granny Hu adored the two children, so she not only provided for their food, clothing, and daily necessities, but also checked the wet nurse's clothes and food every day.
Moreover, she had been to the Summer Palace with the Emperor several times before, so she was quite familiar with it. As long as she did her best, nothing would go wrong.
"Yes! I've already spoken with the Emperor, so we won't be holding a 100-day celebration for Bao Bao and Bei Bei."
However, you should still prepare some small items so we can have a small celebration for them ourselves.
When Harigana initially said he wouldn't hold the celebration, Emperor Kangxi was somewhat displeased, saying that the 100-day celebration for the twins must be a grand affair.
But Harigana didn't like such noisy occasions, and they were also a waste of money and resources.
Besides, after dealing with those aristocratic families, Yinreng and Yinzhen caused a ruckus for a few days. In the end, I don't know what Kangxi said, but they have finally calmed down. If we hold a 100-day celebration, who knows if they will cause trouble again.
The most important point is that the two children's 100-day celebration and Yinreng's birthday are only one day apart. Given the current situation, the mother and her two children should temporarily avoid the limelight and hold a birthday banquet for Yinreng, the crown prince, when the time comes.
"Your Majesty, rest assured, your servants have already begun preparations. We will show everything to Your Majesty once it is all sorted out."
Harigana nodded: "Yes! Luckily I have you all, otherwise I wouldn't know anything."
Granny Hu and Su Rina understood her underlying meaning, said "it's only right," and then didn't continue the conversation.
Kangxi returned to Qingxi Palace before lunch, still with a smile on his face.
"Jiaojiao, we'll set off in five days."
Harigana was stunned for a moment, then realized that he meant to go to the Summer Palace, and became somewhat excited.
When will the army return?
Emperor Kangxi had previously said that he would hold a victory banquet after the army returned before setting off.
Now that the date has been set, it means the army will be arriving soon.
"The news arrived in the capital three days later, and Prince Kang sent it back at top speed."
Emperor Kangxi timed it perfectly. The officials who had previously said that the borders were unstable and the court should not be thrown into chaos only received the news the next day, and only then did they realize that everything was traceable.
But the memorial had already been submitted, and all they could do was hope that the emperor would show mercy.
Emperor Kangxi did indeed show leniency, but only to officials who had committed minor offenses.
"So fast? I thought it would take some more time."
Calculating the time, we set off on July 8th and arrived at the Summer Palace on July 12th.
"Yes! The King of Kang's wife is about to give birth, and he has his own selfish reasons, so he led a large army back at top speed."
Harigana never expected that this Prince Kang was still thinking about his wife. Could it be that the Aisin Gioro clan really has a gene for infatuation?
"By the way, what's your opinion on the Empress Dowager's side?"
Yesterday, after returning from the Empress Dowager's place, she told Emperor Kangxi about Bumbutai's desire to go to Mount Wutai, and he said he would think about it.
Now that the departure date has been set, I should go and discuss it with her.
"I'll go to Cining Palace when I get back from outside the palace."
Harigana nodded and didn't ask any more questions; they could figure it out themselves.
The selection of horses was quick, taking only an hour round trip.
Harigana chose a white horse, which matched Kangxi's black horse quite well, while the Empress Dowager chose a brown one.
After returning to the palace, Kangxi went to Cining Palace. I don't know what the two of them talked about, but after returning from there, he only said to her, "If the Empress Dowager wants to go, let her go. Just send more secret guards and attendants."
Harigana wouldn't care about that; the happiest person about Bumbutai not going to the Summer Palace was her.
"Xuan Ye, make sure to take pictures of as many people as possible, and don't forget the imperial physicians either."
Resting his head on Kangxi's shoulder, he mumbled something in his sleep before falling asleep.
As Kangxi looked at her sleeping face, he couldn't help but smile. His beloved Jiaojiao was truly kind.
He tightened his grip on her, kissed her forehead, and closed his eyes to prepare for sleep.
After Kangxi's sweeping reforms, both the court and the harem were peaceful, and even the Empress Dowager was quiet.
Emperor Kangxi did not spare the Tongjia, Hesheli, and Wuya clans, or even the Niohuru clan. As for the Guoluo, Majia, and Nara clans, they all began to keep a low profile and dared not cause trouble as they had before.
The people at the top had become completely obedient, and those below dared not step forward, so life in Harigana began to return to comfort.
Before long, the day arrived for the army to enter the city. On July 5th, after court, Emperor Kangxi hurriedly ate a bite to fill his stomach before preparing to welcome the army.
"Jiaojiao, are you really not coming with me?"
Harigana shook her head. Although she wanted to go, it wasn't appropriate for her current status.
The title of Imperial Noble Consort sounds nice, but it doesn't have the same legitimacy as that of the Empress.
Since she is not the mother of the nation, she cannot do things that only the mother of the nation can do.
"I'm sorry you had to go through this!"
Kangxi held the person in his arms, understanding her concerns, and did not insist further.
"Go quickly! I still need to find Mother."
This is my first time organizing a welcoming banquet, so I'll need to ask my mother for her help in making sure it's up to standard.
Previously, Emperor Kangxi kept saying that the time had not yet come, but she did not know what he meant.
But in the last few days, she finally understood the reason behind it.
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