With a loud bang, Kangxi swallowed back the touching words he was about to say.
"Li Dequan!"
Kangxi doesn't have time to deal with the Borjigit matter right now. The thunder just now was too loud. If it really rains heavily, they will be in great danger at the foot of the mountain.
"Your servant is here!"
Li Dequan also realized the predicament he was in, and quickly rode his horse to the window of Kangxi's carriage, waiting for Kangxi's instructions.
"Li Dequan, go and see how much longer it will take us to get across this valley! Also, ask the Imperial Observatory if this rain looks heavy and how long it might last!"
Emperor Kangxi was spinning his prayer beads vigorously, his mind preoccupied with the main force, and for a moment he forgot to send Borjigit back.
This also led to me feeling extremely regretful and guilty every time I encountered heavy rain for a long time afterward.
"Yes! This servant will go right away!"
Li Dequan was very quick; he returned to report to Kangxi just as the raindrops began to fall.
"Your Majesty, the Imperial Astronomical Bureau says the rain will likely continue into the night. The scouts ahead say that if we ride at full speed, we can cross this valley in less than a quarter of an hour, and beyond that, we'll be on a plain!"
Without a second thought, Kangxi immediately ordered Li Dequan, "Have everyone speed up their advance!"
The roads on the grassland are already extremely difficult to travel, and they become muddy and impassable after heavy rain. If we don't get out of this valley quickly, it will be even more dangerous.
"Yes! This servant will go and deliver the decree immediately!"
Harigana also heard the thunder. She wasn't afraid of thunder, but it was so loud that she didn't dare to be alone in the carriage, so she asked Surina to come in and keep her company.
"Granny Su, you must carry out the task I just gave you discreetly. If there's anything else you might need, please take it with you!"
Surina nodded. Although she didn't understand why Harigana did this, as a servant, she still had to obey her master's decision!
However, after thinking about it, she decided to take advantage of the fact that no one else was around to give her a word or two of advice.
"Your Majesty! This servant is taking advantage of my age and seniority to have some heartfelt words with you!"
Harigana nodded. Although she might not listen to everyone's opinions, she would still listen to everyone's thoughts. Everyone has different considerations, and perhaps she was being short-sighted when dealing with things.
"Ania! What is it you said!"
Upon hearing the name Anya, Su Rina stopped hesitating and said directly, "Your Majesty, the Emperor is an emperor, and the things he has enjoyed since childhood are different from ours! This servant knows you may have your own thoughts!"
But you will have children in the future. You don’t need the emperor’s favor, but if the princes want to grow up safely in the deep palace, besides their mothers and concubines, what they need most is the emperor’s protection!
Most importantly, if you continue like this, and the people in the palace start to treat people differently based on their status, what will happen to the young prince or princess?
Harigana had thought about this, but the thought of competing with so many people for one man made her unhappy. So she decided to hide for as long as possible.
"Your Majesty! You should make plans as soon as possible! The Emperor has taken a liking to you now, and as far as I know, he has not looked for anyone else besides you during this period of time."
This is a golden opportunity! While exclusive favor isn't guaranteed if you seize it, now is the perfect chance to secure your position in the harem!
Harigana nodded, then said, "Ania, I'll think about it carefully. Thank you for saying that, Anya!"
Surina left it at that. Once Harigana has thought things through, he'll surely discuss it with her. So now's not the time to talk about these things. Once she's figured it out, the rest will be easier!
"Okay! There's still time. Think it over carefully, don't rush!"
Su Rina comforted her a couple more times, then realized it had started raining outside!
"Your Majesty, the Emperor has ordered us to proceed at full speed, so please be seated properly, as the carriage may be a bit bumpy in a moment!"
Little Li sat outside and loudly reminded Harigana; as soon as he finished speaking, the carriage started moving.
Dulan and his companions sat in the carriage that Saenjiya had prepared for Harigana, unlike the other servants who all followed the carriage.
The rain was coming down hard. On the grassland, rain won't stop quickly unless there's a strong wind. The clouds can't be blown away.
The rain gradually intensified, and soon the carriage became damp, the air was stagnant, and it was unbearably stuffy.
Harigana quietly opened the window a crack, but the raindrops were so big that they poured in directly through the gap.
"Your Highness, please be careful! Be careful not to catch a cold!"
Su Rina helped close the window, then took a handkerchief and wiped her wet clothes clean.
"Ugh! It's so heavy! It's been so long since we've had rain like this! I wonder when it will stop!"
The main force moved very quickly. In less than a quarter of an hour, Kangxi's carriage emerged from the canyon, followed closely by the Empress Dowager!
Tongjia's carriage was in good condition, as it had been carefully prepared before leaving the capital. However, Harigana's carriage, despite being hastily made overnight on Kangxi's orders, was still not as sturdy as theirs.
When a clap of thunder sounded, the horse was startled!
"Your Majesty, please sit tight!"
Little Li and the coachman were struggling to pull on the reins, but the frightened horse wouldn't stop so easily. After another clap of thunder, it charged headlong ahead.
"ah!"
Harigana accidentally fell to the ground and hit his forehead on the corner of the table.
"Your Majesty!"
Sarina was anxious, not because she didn't want to help Harigana, but because the carriage was too bumpy and she couldn't keep her balance.
"It's alright! Be careful!"
At this point, even if something happened, there was nothing that could be done but to comfort Su Rina.
The carriage continued on, and it looked like it was about to crash into the back of Tongjia's carriage. Little Li and the coachman held on tightly, trying to change direction.
Harigana gripped the chairs tightly, his hands already raw and calloused.
"Your Majesty! Please sit properly!"
Before Xiao Li could finish speaking, the carriage jolted again, thunder roared once more, and the carriage jolted even more violently. The horses neighed sharply, and even Kangxi, who was at the very front, heard the scream.
Suddenly, the world spun around him, and Harigana couldn't tell where the pain was; in short, every part of his body ached!
"Jiaojiao!"
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