Emperor Kangxi was heartbroken. He had always thought that his grandmother was his only family, but he never expected that everything was so unbelievable. Now his heart was bleeding.
"Li Dequan, go and summon the imperial physician!"
The Empress Dowager was so angry that she couldn't speak, not only because of Kangxi's secret guards, but also because of the matter of the war against Tsarist Russia.
She knew that Kangxi had only told her half the story. He not only wanted to see if the Khorchin would genuinely help the Qing Dynasty attack Tsarist Russia, but also wanted to tell her that if she interfered with any of the emperor's decisions, the Khorchin soldiers would surely not return.
After all, on the battlefield, swords are silent, and it is normal for a few people to die or even for the entire army to be wiped out!
"Xuan Ye, you are truly becoming a very qualified emperor!"
The Empress Dowager smiled sarcastically. Things had come to this, and she could only accept it; there was nothing she could do.
"Grandmother, I was raised by you, so naturally I will not let you down!"
Kangxi immediately saved the Empress Dowager from saying "soon" instead of "already," so before she could object, he spoke up: "Furthermore, Harigana is Xuan Ye's bottom line. If favoritism is a stain in your eyes, it's something a qualified monarch shouldn't have."
Kangxi paused, then said in a low but unusually firm voice, "Then I would rather be recorded in history books as an emperor who was fond of beautiful women."
If it weren't for Harigana, he truly wouldn't understand why his father and grandfather would favor one person so much.
But now that he has Harigana, he realizes that this is something that ordinary people cannot understand.
Moreover, he believed that his beloved was definitely not a wicked concubine who brought disaster to the country. On the contrary, his beloved was compassionate and had a kind heart.
Therefore, even if he were truly favored, Harigana would not interfere in his court affairs or allow the Jiang dynasty to waver.
Perhaps he has gained a new understanding of what he likes: compared to everyone else, even the Empress Dowager, his beloved Jiaojiao understands right and wrong and will not interfere arbitrarily.
She only ever had herself; she was even willing to risk her life and reputation for him, just so he would be safe.
If he were to betray such a woman, how could he possibly govern the country and safeguard the Qing dynasty?
"Ha ha ha ha!"
Bumbutai suddenly burst into laughter. She now regretted why she had gone to patrol the border and why she had to go to the Ovoo sacrifice!
I was exhausted from the journey, and in the end, I ended up like this.
She hates it!
I hate the Borchijin clan!
I hate myself even more!
"Xuan Ye, oh Xuan Ye, I have truly underestimated the love of the Aisin Gioro clan."
"I'd like to see just how good this woman you're protecting is that you'd be willing to say such harsh things to me!"
Kangxi did not answer; the feelings between the two of them were something only the two of them knew.
After all, if the Empress Dowager had understood, she wouldn't have poisoned Consort Dong'e. Not only did the child die young, but even the Emperor's father was heartbroken and passed away!
"Grandmother, perhaps she will change in the future, and I will change too!"
But that's just a possibility. As long as we treat each other sincerely, I believe we can have a good life together!
After Kangxi finished speaking, he stopped talking to the Empress Dowager. Just then, Li Dequan arrived with the imperial physician, so the argument ended and was replaced by endless silence.
"Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager is suffering from a sudden onset of anger and needs to take some medicine to calm her down."
The imperial physician knelt on the ground, his head bowed low. The atmosphere in the hall was not quite right, and he had to serve him carefully.
"Okay! Go and write the prescription!"
Kangxi waved his hand, and after everyone had left, he lifted his dragon robe and knelt before the bed: "Grandmother, please forgive your unfilial grandson. Please take good care of your health."
Grandson has some official business to attend to, I'll come to see you again when I have time! Grandson takes his leave!
The Empress Dowager lay on the bed with her eyes closed, showing no reaction, until she heard Su Ma La Gu's voice. Only then did she open her eyes, her gaze filled with complex emotions.
After leaving Cining Palace, Kangxi went directly to Yonghe Palace.
He couldn't ignore Yinzhen's situation. The child was too young to make her own decisions. Since the problem originated with Lady Wuya, he should let her resolve Yinzhen's issues herself.
His move was quite underhanded, and Wuya Shi did indeed suffer an undeserved disaster this time.
After leaving Yonghe Palace, he originally intended to go straight back to Qingxi Palace, but he was in a bad mood and needed to calm himself down. He decided to go to Qianqing Palace to read some memorials and calm his mind.
But as he passed the official road leading to Qingxi Palace, he suddenly realized that if he didn't go back, that damned Dulan would definitely tell Harigana that he had gone to Yonghe Palace, and who knew what his darling would think then, and then he would get angry.
Then, he paused, turned around, and went back to Qingxi Palace.
Dulan stood outside the door and was glared at fiercely by Kangxi. Only after the person entered the inner hall did he pull Li Dequan aside to ask about the situation.
"Eunuch Li, what have I done to deserve this? I didn't do anything! The Emperor's gaze just now was so intense, he practically wanted to kill me!"
Li Dequan had no idea what Kangxi was thinking. There were no signs whatsoever, and even if he tried to guess, he couldn't figure it out and could only shake his head.
Dulan touched her nose and stood aside. She had already cursed Kangxi countless times.
"Jiaojiao!"
Harigana looked up, and it was clear from his expression that he was in a bad mood, so he sighed inwardly.
"You're back? Have you eaten?"
Kangxi shook his head. "What's there to eat? Doesn't air count?"
"Not full?"
Harigana wondered, "Why did I go to Cining Palace and still not have enough to eat?"
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