Harigana knew nothing about these things, and even if she did, she would only say they deserved it.
She didn't actively seek trouble; her entry into the palace was entirely passive. Furthermore, she never intended to harm anyone, so it was all their own fault.
When Kangxi returned, she was looking at her sketchbook and eating fruit, quite content.
"Xuan Ye, come quick! This is delicious!"
When Harigana heard the sound of the beaded curtain and saw Kangxi, he quickly waved and grabbed a grape from the side, preparing to stuff it into his mouth.
Looking at her, Kangxi's anger, which had just been directed at Lady Tongjia, vanished completely.
"Slow down, be careful not to fall!"
He walked over to Harigana and sat down, then picked him up and placed him on his lap.
"Don't worry, don't worry, I'm sure you won't fall. I've got it covered!"
Harigana stuffed grapes into Kangxi's mouth, hoping to get a compliment, but instead saw his eyebrows furrow and his eyes widen instantly.
"What's wrong? What's wrong? What's with that expression?"
She poked Kangxi's cheek, looking somewhat unhappy.
"Jiaojiao! Why is it so sour!"
Kangxi felt like his skull was about to explode, his whole body was tingling, especially his teeth, which were still secreting a sour liquid. Even his eyes were filled with tears, he was practically screaming "This is awful!"
"Is it sour? No, it's not sour!"
Harigana picked up a pill, put it in his mouth, smacked it twice, and then swallowed it. He looked at Kangxi with suspicion in his eyes.
The look in her eyes was so obvious that Kangxi didn't know whether he should punish the young girl who didn't believe him. He was the emperor; how could he possibly lie?
And why doesn't she feel anything from something so sour? Could she be sick?
Thinking about it this way, he became a little anxious.
"Li Dequan!"
Kangxi did not refute Harigana's words, but instead called out to Li Dequan, which startled Harigana, who tried to get off him, but the latter held on tightly and refused to let go.
"My dear, Li Dequan is not an outsider!"
Li Dequan!!
How could he not be an outsider? Although he was pleased with the Emperor's words, it might be awkward to say he wasn't an outsider in such a setting!
"Your servant is here!"
Li Dequan dared not look around carelessly, and stood by the door with his head down, waiting for Kangxi's imperial edict.
"Li Dequan, come here!"
After Kangxi finished speaking, he took a grape and made him eat it.
Li Dequan was terrified. Had he made any mistakes recently? Was this a reward or a punishment from the Emperor?
My heart was pounding with anxiety, but I still tremblingly took the grape and put it in my mouth.
As the tangy saliva welled up in his mouth, he immediately knelt on the ground with a thud: "Your Majesty, this servant is guilty! Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"
He spoke very haltingly, and even spit out some saliva, as if afraid that his drool would spill out.
The sight was truly comical. Harigana had been shy at first, but now, looking at Li Dequan, all her shyness vanished, leaving only confusion and disbelief.
"Get out of here and summon the imperial physician!"
Emperor Kangxi couldn't bear to look at Li Dequan's appearance; it was simply too unsightly. If he hadn't gotten used to him, he would have wanted to replace him with a different personal eunuch.
Perhaps his disdain was too obvious, Li Dequan was still very upset, but he forced himself to stand up and go out to fetch the imperial physician.
"Yes, Your Majesty! This servant obeys the decree!"
Harigana still didn't believe it and wanted to try again, but as soon as he picked up a grape, Kangxi stopped him!
"Jiaojiao, let the imperial physician take a look first, okay? It really hurts!"
Although she really wanted to try it, she obediently gave up.
Her hand instinctively went to her stomach, and she instantly realized something: this was pregnancy symptoms! What kind of imperial physician is this!
"Li Dequan!"
Harigana's voice was very loud, and Li Dequan, who had just stepped out of the outer room, hurriedly turned back!
"Your Majesty, your servant is here!"
Li Dequan walked into the hall, bowed, and dared not go forward again; he was afraid!
Emperor Kangxi did not know what she wanted to do, but he did not interrupt her.
"Li Dequan, go and call in Granny Hu and Granny Su! Don't call the imperial physician yet!"
After Harigana finished speaking, he turned his head and glared at Kangxi.
It's one thing if she didn't know she was pregnant for the first time, but this man is already the father of more than a dozen children. Does that mean he didn't know anything either?
Kangxi didn't understand why Harigana was glaring at him, but he couldn't leave without calling the imperial physician!
"Jiaojiao! Why didn't you call the imperial physician?"
Li Dequan stood at the door, unsure whether to go out or not!
If it were anyone else, he would have immediately summoned the imperial physician as instructed by the emperor. But the person who just spoke was the emperor's darling; he couldn't afford to offend her!
"You'll find out soon enough! Li Dequan, hurry up!"
Harigana only wanted to call Surina in, but she wasn't sure if Kangxi knew about Surina's medical skills. Besides, Granny Hu was his person, and Kangxi would be happy to rely on Granny Hu more at this time.
When Granny Hu arrived, followed by Su Rina, the two of them were somewhat shocked by the appearance of Kangxi and Harigana, but they quickly came to their senses.
"This servant greets Your Majesty and Your Highness!"
Harigana helped the two of them up, and then, to Kangxi's astonishment, asked, "Granny Hu, do pregnant women often develop a strong craving for sour or heavy flavors?"
Now, Kangxi's clever mind finally realized why he had been glared at by the person in his arms!
But it's not his fault. When those women were pregnant before, he only sent them gifts and never spent time with them.
Even if he were to visit pregnant concubines, they wouldn't show any reaction in front of him. So it's perfectly normal that he doesn't know these things!
He's been wronged!
However, he dared not argue, for he was being wrongly accused of carelessness. If something else happened later, things could get out of control.
"Your Majesty, it is so! After a woman becomes pregnant, many of her habits will change, and she may even find things she used to dislike very appealing! This is a normal phenomenon, Your Majesty need not worry!"
After Hu Mama finished speaking, Kangxi breathed a sigh of relief, while Harigana felt that she had been careless. She clearly knew about this matter beforehand, but she had actually forgotten about it!
"Granny Hu, is it really okay for the adults to eat such sour things?"
Kangxi's words surprised everyone present. After all, which emperor throughout history didn't value offspring? But the Aisin Gioro clan was different. Apart from their beloved wives, children were secondary; adults were the most important!
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