Harigana breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing his words of comfort.
As long as we don't continue with the same topic, she'll be fine; otherwise, she'll suffer tonight.
The carriage swayed and wobbled for half an hour before stopping. Kangxi helped her put on her veil and straightened her clothes before leading her out of the carriage.
Li Dequan and Dulan were almost scared to death by Kangxi's words. Fortunately, Harigana lifted the curtain and said something to them, otherwise they would have turned around and gone back to find the imperial physician.
Seeing the Empress so lively and energetic, my worries were completely put to rest.
After getting off the carriage, it took a short walk to reach the shore. Looking at the huge ship, Harigana swallowed hard.
She can't swim.
"Jiaojiao, what's wrong?"
Kangxi turned his head to look at her, thinking that the wind and dampness at the port were making her uncomfortable.
"It's alright."
I shook my head. Since we're already here, it's best not to say anything.
It is June now, and the wind direction is favorable for ships to sail.
Starting from Tongshan, the journey first takes you to Penghu before ascending to Taiwan, a total of three to four hours. (Source: Baidu; design is a blind spot, so please don't criticize too much.)
Harigana followed Kangxi onto the ship, holding his hand the entire time without daring to let go.
"Jiaojiao, are you feeling unwell?"
He sat on the chair with his arm around her, watching her nervous expression. Although he really wanted to laugh, he ultimately didn't dare to laugh out loud.
The little girl had never been on a boat before, so it was understandable that she was scared and worried.
I was thinking about whether to bring Prince Kang and his wife, and Prince Yu and his wife, but in the end I decided not to.
If we bring the two of them along, Harigana will definitely go with them.
Moreover, with the two princes around, he felt more at ease with the army.
"No, I'm just a little nervous."
Harigana whispered something in his ear, glanced around to make sure no one was watching, and then reached out to hug his waist: "You can't leave me for a moment."
Kangxi's heart melted completely, and he picked her up and placed her on his lap: "Okay, I'll listen to Jiaojiao."
Emperor Kangxi did not tell the Empress Dowager and the others about taking her to Taiwan Province until after they had set off, when he sent someone to inform them.
When Saenja and the others found out, they were both angry and worried, but since the people had already left, they could only hope that they would return safely.
This wait lasted for five days.
During those five days, everyone except Bao Bao and Bei Bei was extremely worried until the two of them returned safely.
"Mother, you've gotten so dark."
The first thing Beibei said to Harigana almost made her break down.
However, Beibei's words will inevitably hurt everyone equally. Sure enough, after glancing at Kangxi, before he could react, she heard him say, "Father is also darker, darker than Mother."
Hahahaha!
Seeing the two men's dark faces, the Empress Dowager didn't hold back at all and laughed unusually happily.
Saenjiya and Baoliri chuckled, though not as unrestrainedly as the Empress Dowager, but their trembling shoulders revealed just how much they were suppressing their emotions.
Harigana looked at his daughter with resentment, truly wondering who she got her sharp tongue from, it was so venomous.
"I originally brought you a gift, but since you dislike me, then the gift is gone."
Thinking she would tease Beibei and see how she would react, Beibei said before she could finish her sentence, "I don't mind. Beibei came from Mother's belly, how could I mind Mother?"
Whether it's a black-haired mother or a white-haired mother, she's still Beibei's good mother.
Perhaps to convince those present, she turned to look at Kangxi and said, "Although Father didn't give birth to me, Beibei loves Father too."
Kangxi was taken aback by these words.
"Little sister, Mother and Father are tired. Shall I take you out to play?"
Seeing that things were not going well, the baby took Beibei's hand and left.
"Mommy, Beibei and her brother have gone to play. You two get some rest."
Holding Yin Fu's hand, she didn't forget to turn back and wave goodbye to them.
Harigana thought it was over, but then he vaguely heard her say, "Brother, Father's face was already dark, and now it looks even darker."
We can't keep this daughter!
Emperor Kangxi's face truly darkened.
If Bao Bao and Bei Bei hadn't already gone far away, he would have definitely called them over and given them a good scolding.
Seeing the man sitting angrily to one side, Harigana's mood instantly improved significantly.
It's not scary to be embarrassed; what's scary is having no one there for you.
Having just one person by my side brings me immense comfort.
"You two are really messing around. What if something happens to you?"
Saenjiya and Baoliri dared not speak, but the Empress Dowager did.
After everyone had left, the Empress Dowager immediately reprimanded them with a stern face.
Harigana stuck out her tongue. It was because she wanted to go that Kangxi took her along, so it wasn't Kangxi's fault. But before she could say anything, Kangxi spoke first.
"Okay, I won't do it again next time."
The Empress Dowager choked.
She glared at him and didn't continue.
The matter in Taiwan Province has been completely resolved, and Emperor Kangxi personally went to check on the situation. So after returning and resting for two days, he set off for Hangzhou Prefecture.
"Xuan Ye, shall we stay by West Lake?"
The carriage was a bit stuffy, and Kangxi, accompanied by Harigana, rode slowly ahead on horseback.
Looking at the city not far away, and remembering what he had said before, he felt a little excited.
"Yes, I've prepared a house by West Lake."
Kangxi held her slender waist and said, "They will stay in the imperial palace, while the two of us will stay in a small house by West Lake."
Harigana glanced at him and rolled his eyes, knowing he was up to no good.
Kangxi was already used to her rolling her eyes from time to time, and even imitated it quite well.
However, due to his identity, he didn't dare to actually flip through other people's pages.
"Jiaojiao, our daughter just like you, so quick-witted."
He gently nibbled on her earlobe, making a very soft sound.
What was originally meant to be infuriating was instantly transformed by this action.
"What? Isn't it good that my daughter looks like me?"
The questioning was interpreted by Kangxi as a form of coquetry.
"Yes, of course, I love it."
Not daring to cause any more trouble, she gave a very straightforward answer.
Harigana hummed softly, leaning against him and feeling the breeze, his face full of contentment.
Neither of them spoke again, but to others it looked exceptionally warm and cozy.
Three days later, the main force arrived at the temporary palace in Hangzhou Prefecture. After settling everyone in, Kangxi and Harigana moved into a small courtyard by West Lake.
It wasn't until they entered the courtyard that Harigana realized just how small the small courtyard Kangxi had described was.
Once you enter through the main gate, the state of the courtyard is immediately apparent.
There are three rooms in total. They share one room, while Du Lan and Li Dequan each have their own room.
Apart from the kitchen and a woodshed, there is no sixth place that can provide shade.
Fortunately, there was a backyard; otherwise, the horses that had been ridden here would have had to be sent back to the palace.
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