Harigana nodded quickly: "Then let Mother cook something delicious for me."
She was visibly happy as she spoke, her little mouth chattering as she said, "My mother's fried pork ribs are so delicious, and so are the crispy little fish."
She let go of his neck and started counting on her fingers to order the food, a sight that Kangxi found very endearing.
She listed more than a dozen dishes, and then whispered mysteriously in his ear at the end, "Xuan Ye, Abu can also cook. The best dish is candied cheese. I'll tell Abu beforehand that I want something sweet."
Hearing those three sweet words, Kangxi felt a warmth in his heart.
Although she also loves sweets, she doesn't have the same obsession with them as he does.
So, she ordered this dish for him.
"Okay, thank you, Jiaojiao."
As soon as Baoli Ri and Sai Ngia arrived at the Duke's mansion, before even entering the inner hall, they sneezed loudly.
"Did you catch a cold? I told you to put on a cloak, but you wouldn't. You're so old, yet you act like a young person."
"Go take a hot bath in a bit, and I'll have someone make you some ginger soup."
Saenja continued rambling on, and Baoliri dared not refute her.
Even though she hated the taste of ginger, she was even more afraid of making Seneja angry.
The two were completely unaware that it was actually Harigana who was talking about them.
"Okay, okay, we'll go once the water is ready."
He comforted Seneja, took her hand and led her into the inner hall, helping her remove her cloak: "Let's warm ourselves by the fire."
This was the first time the two of them had spent the Lunar New Year in Beijing, and it certainly had a festive atmosphere, plus it was much warmer than their tribe's place.
But no matter how good things are, I still miss the people and things there.
"Should we go back home after the New Year?"
Saenja couldn't help but whisper to Baoli Ri.
Although Erdun was watching over him, and Namuria was someone who listened to his wife, who knew if he would change his mind once he had power in his hands?
Besides, there was also the mentally unstable Habril, whom she was very worried about.
"I heard the Emperor say that after his Longevity Street, he will take Harigana to Jiangnan, and he also said that we should go together."
If we go back after the New Year, not only will it be difficult for us to travel back and forth, but even if we manage to make it, we'll immediately go to Jiangnan. Can your body handle that?
Seneja was unaware of this matter beforehand, so she hadn't considered this factor.
A round trip would take at least two months, and if things go slower, it could take three months.
"Then write a letter to them tomorrow."
One letter was for Namuria, and another for Erdun.
The letter to Erdun was delivered separately by someone else.
Baoli lit a candle for his son silently, hoping that he had not disobeyed Sainjiya's admonition and had listened to Erdun's advice in everything.
Otherwise, given Seneja's personality, she would have rushed back and beaten him to death.
In the Qianqing Palace, Harigana was forced by Emperor Kangxi to take a very tiring bath, and then they chatted while lying on the bed.
Since we had already spoken to Emperor Kangxi about this last year, today's New Year's gift is still a portrait.
However, this time, Harigana painted what it looks like on the grassland.
Emperor Kangxi held Beibei, she held the baby, and the four of them rode two horses.
"Jiaojiao, I like it very much."
He put the painting away and placed it aside, then took a small purse from his pocket and placed it in her hand.
"This is a bracelet that I had someone make. Although I didn't make it, I drew the design."
Harigana took it and glanced at it. It was a gold-inlaid jade bracelet, and the gold should be a phoenix.
With sparkling eyes, she put the gloves on and asked, "Xuan Ye, do they look good?"
The size was just right, and it made her wrists look even smaller.
She waved it in front of him, and it was clear that she really liked it.
Harigana really likes it; how could she not like something that's shiny and gold?
"It looks great on you, and it suits you perfectly."
He took her hand, kissed it, and then lay down beside her, pulling her into his arms.
That year, the inner palace remained peaceful, perhaps because of Kangxi's strong suppression, and the concubines with children took good care of their children.
Apart from the last time when Yinzhi was sick, Xiaoxi did not hear of any children being sick until spring.
Sometimes Harigana would think that those children who were always sick were probably not really sick, but rather a tactic used by those people to summon Kangxi.
For example, Lady Wuya only wanted to use Yinzhen to get him to sleep with her.
"Princess, what's wrong?"
Seeing Harigana lost in thought, Dulan asked in a low voice.
"It's alright, don't worry."
Harigana gathered his thoughts and stopped thinking about those things.
Regardless of the past, her current life is the best she has ever lived.
As for whether those people will make a comeback, she is not worried at all.
As long as Kangxi stands firmly by her side, as long as she wins Kangxi's heart, let alone the other concubines, even that one will be obedient, right?
"Princess, I heard that the Eighth Prince and the Sixth Prince had a fight a few days ago. Although they didn't physically fight, the fight was very fierce."
Only servants from both sides were present at the time, so the matter was left unresolved.
Perhaps because she had watched the TV series and read the novel, she was prejudiced and couldn't really like Yinzhi.
I wouldn't say I hate them, but I just don't like them from the bottom of my heart.
During those three years, she never saw Yinzhi except on necessary occasions.
The last time I saw him was at the New Year's Eve palace banquet. He was sitting obediently next to Consort Liang. I didn't realize he was such a sharp-tongued person.
Although Yinzhuo and Yinsi were not much different, children change every day, and children who are only a month apart will have a big difference in their thinking.
For Yinzhi, as the younger brother, to be able to argue with Yinzuo, he must be quite eloquent.
"Just have someone keep an eye on things, make sure they don't cause any big commotion."
Since it was resolved privately and didn't cause any trouble for the Empress Dowager, she wouldn't interfere anymore.
Although she was the empress, she wouldn't meddle in other people's business unless someone complained to her.
"Yes! This servant understands."
After Dulan finished speaking, he sat up straight and dared not get any closer.
Every time she got a little closer to the beautiful princess, that stinky emperor would appear and look at her with a murderous gaze.
At first, she thought that with the Empress around, even if the Emperor was very angry, he wouldn't really do anything to her.
But now that she thinks about it, she'd better not cause trouble for the Empress.
Besides, the emperor is petty and vengeful; if he were to play dirty tricks behind her back one day, her life would be in danger.
Although her life is worthless, the beautiful princess will be heartbroken.
Moreover, she had to take care of her master for the rest of her life, and she couldn't let the emperor find any fault with her.
Dulan had barely stood still when she heard, "Jiaojiao."
Sure enough, her idea was right.
It was as if the Emperor had planted an informant by her side; whenever they were alone together or got even a little close, the informant would immediately appear.
"This servant greets Your Majesty!"
This time, Dulan didn't rush to run away. Instead, she stood steadily not too far from Kangxi and respectfully bowed and greeted him.
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