Emperor Kangxi knew in his heart that apart from Harigana, no one around him was truly good to him, including the Empress Dowager!
There is a bond between them, like that between grandparents and grandchildren, but there is also mutual exploitation!
If it weren't for his resilience in surviving smallpox, he might not have become the emperor!
At that time, the Emperor did not only have one son, but he was just lucky and was chosen by the Empress Dowager!
However, setting aside the essence of the matter, his current success is undeniably due to the Empress Dowager's considerable efforts. But no matter how much effort she put in, she argued with him many times over matters concerning the Khorchin, and he made many concessions in return!
He's only saying this now to ask the Empress Dowager to stop interfering so much!
Bumbutai felt uneasy. She knew best what had happened back then, but so many years had passed. Even if it was mutual scheming, there was no need to delve into it now!
"Xuan Ye! I am old and do not want to lose any more loved ones!"
Bumbutai compromised for the time being. The words the Empress Dowager had spoken earlier had taken root in her heart. Now that Kangxi was bringing up the past, if she insisted on continuing, she would be the one to lose in the end!
"Thank you, Empress Dowager!"
Bumbutai compromised, but did not entirely agree with his statement.
"Xuan Ye, I can ignore your affairs, but it is absolutely unacceptable for Borchijin to become Empress!"
Kangxi did not refute her on this matter. Things should be done step by step. After Harigana gives birth to a child, the Empress Dowager will give it more consideration for the sake of the child.
Moreover, even if he wanted to make her empress, he would have to wait until all matters were completely resolved and there were no more worries before he could allow her to ascend to a high position.
"Grandmother, after she gives birth, I will bestow upon her the title of Imperial Noble Consort. As for the Empress, Xuan Ye has not yet considered it."
Bumbutai wanted to refuse, but ultimately didn't say it.
Whether she can become an Imperial Noble Consort depends on whether she has the fate to do so. If she gives birth to twins, she'll accept it; if she gives birth to something else, she'll find a way to stop it!
Moreover, Yinreng and the other princes haven't figured anything out yet. When Yinreng grows up, he will naturally not agree to the emergence of a legitimate son. That will be the time for her to take action.
If Harigana knew that she wanted to wait until Yinreng was older before taking action, she would laugh herself to death.
"Hmm! I can look after the two children for you for now, but that's not a long-term solution. You should think carefully about their future!"
Kangxi was in a fit of anger just now, and he said he wanted them to come over here, thinking that keeping the Empress Dowager busy would prevent her from having any other thoughts!
Now that the matter has been resolved, he naturally won't actually leave it in the Cining Palace!
"Grandmother, rest assured, after the princes have finished preparing in the next two days, all the princes and princesses will be sent there. As for the sixth prince, Xuan Ye will consider it!"
When Kangxi returned, Harigana had already woken up and was eating. When he saw him, he tried to bow, but Kangxi simply picked him up.
"You may all leave!"
Harigana's face turned bright red; she never imagined that Kangxi would hold her on his lap in front of so many people.
Although Dulan and the others were used to the two masters' usual affectionate interactions, the Emperor's actions were so swift that they didn't even have time to react, witnessing the entire process without missing a single detail.
"Jiaojiao, when did you wake up? Are you still feeling unwell? Have you called the imperial physician to take a look?"
Harigana bit her lip lightly, then shook her head.
"The imperial physician has already come, and I feel much better now. Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty!"
Emperor Kangxi frowned slightly, then sighed softly.
"Jiaojiao, I know what I did was very wrong and hurt you! But I am the emperor, and nothing like this has ever happened before. No one has ever taught me how to love someone!"
So, Jiaojiao, please forgive me this time, okay? I'll change in the future, and you have to tell me if I do anything wrong. Please give me another chance, okay?
Harigana lowered his head, his hands churning in his chest.
Kangxi didn't press her; the fact that she sat on his lap without struggling was already a sign that he had forgiven her.
"I just went to see my grandmother, and this time it's really true that she won't interfere in our affairs anymore! Please forgive me this time, since I've apologized so sincerely?"
Harigana was extremely conflicted, but finally nodded in agreement.
"Okay! Just this once. If there's a next time, let me go back to the grasslands!"
Kangxi held Harigana much tighter, but upon hearing her soft gasp, he immediately released her.
"Jiaojiao! You can't say things like that again, understand? I've said it before, you're mine, don't even think about going out!"
Harigana leaned on his shoulder, thinking about what had happened with Batu before, and deliberately provoked him.
"If I hadn't succumbed to the sweltering heat of the carriage, who knows who you'd be holding right now! But I'm certain, we're still on the grasslands, and we will again—um!"
The more Kangxi listened, the more uncomfortable he felt. Fearing that she might mention another man's name, he directly silenced her.
After this incident, Kangxi really did change, and the two became even closer!
Unless Emperor Kangxi was attending the morning court session, they were almost never separated!
During the day, I'm at the Qianqing Palace, and at night I return to the Qingxi Palace. In short, it's a sticky affair!
"Jiaojiao!"
On the third day after the two reconciled, Harigana was looking at a sketchbook and eating pastries in the imperial study when she heard Emperor Kangxi call her.
"Hmm? What's wrong?"
Seeing the dazed girl, he walked over to her and wiped the bits of food off her lips. He couldn't resist giving her a light kiss on the lips.
Harigana didn't know what was wrong with him this time. She cooperated with his antics for a while, then collapsed into his arms, panting.
"Xuan Ye, you can't keep bullying people like this."
Her voice was soft and sweet, which was very alluring to Emperor Kangxi.
"Jiaojiao, don't seduce me!"
Kangxi bit her cheek, a move he had just learned.
It was quite a coincidence. He had originally intended to take Harigana out for a walk, but when he got to her side, he noticed that her complexion was a bit off, and she was even biting her fingers and giggling.
I glanced at the sketchbook in her hand and found that it was describing something between two people.
He originally wanted to snatch the book from her hands to stop her from reading this nonsense, but he ended up finding the contents quite interesting.
And that's how he learned it!
"Be serious!"
Harigana tugged at his braid and asked, "What do you want from me? Is it just to bully me?"
"Jiaojiao! Your Abu has sent word that your Egeqi has been found!"
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