"Um!"
When Kangxi didn't see Dulan at the door, he assumed that her claws were wandering around on Harigana again.
I was thinking of catching them red-handed and giving them a good talking-to, but they were standing so far away.
My plan didn't work out, and I was a little angry.
After humming in agreement, he waved his hand and waited until everyone had quietly left before asking, "Why is she so obedient?"
Harigana was amused by his question.
"Xuan Ye, what do you think?"
Emperor Kangxi touched his nose, then sat down by the charcoal fire with the person in his arms to warm himself.
Although the weather outside has started to warm up, it's cool inside the house, and you'll get cold if you stay there for too long.
"Jiaojiao, I'm planning to send troops to take over Taiwan Province."
Emperor Kangxi has been studying this matter for the past few days.
They didn't have this dilemma when they attacked the Dzungar Khanate before, because that was a land battle, and they had experience with that.
However, it's different in Taiwan; you need to have experience on the water.
Now, the weapons that Dai Zi is researching are even more powerful. They can attack directly in the waters not far from Taiwan Province without requiring a large number of troops.
The most important thing is to ensure that ordinary people are not harmed. I have been studying this issue for the past few days.
"Xuan Ye, if you want to do it, then do it. I believe in you."
There's not much I can say about Harigana.
We can't just say, "We won't accept them now, they'll come back on their own later."
Moreover, given the current surnames, unless a kind-hearted person appears, the territory of China may become even larger in the future.
"Okay! Thank you, Jiaojiao."
Kangxi chuckled. Since he got together with the young girl, he had lost count of how many times he had heard the words "I believe in you".
It wasn't anything particularly moving, but every time I heard it, I felt greatly encouraged.
He also told Harigana about the recent situation, not everything, but he explained things very comprehensively.
At first, she thought it was Emperor Kangxi wanting to ramble on, but the more she listened, the more she felt something was off.
This isn't just about wanting to nag her; it's about genuinely treating her like a lucky charm.
"Xuan Ye, I'm just an ordinary person."
Harigana was somewhat worried.
This is war, not child's play.
"Jiaojiao, I know what I'm doing, don't worry."
Kangxi simply wanted to tell her everything that had happened during this period to put his mind at ease.
He naturally knew that Harigana was an ordinary person. Could he be some celestial being from another world who drew the book?
"Yes! We must make thorough preparations. Apart from earning money from the shops and providing some military pay, I can't help with anything else."
Harigana still gave her a word of advice.
Kangxi was very fast.
I told her about this in February, and she said it was all ready the day before her birthday banquet.
The army will set out in five days.
This time, the head coach is none other than Dai Zi.
"Jiaojiao, I already instructed Li Dequan at the morning court session today that he will not attend court tomorrow."
So, would you like to stay in the palace today and go out tomorrow, or leave now and stay overnight outside the palace?
"Not attending court?"
Harigana was somewhat shocked; Kangxi really was capable of anything these days!
How could the court officials tolerate this?
"Hmm! I won't!"
Kangxi answered decisively, his face subtly conveying the message, "Didn't I do a good job? Praise me!"
He's already said it, there's no use going back on his word now.
After thinking it over, I decided to go out of the palace to play.
"After leaving the palace, I want to go to the hot springs."
Kangxi's eyes lit up; his good days were coming again.
"Shall we stay at the estate tonight? Or would you prefer to return to the Duke's manor?"
Harigana's brow twitched when he saw the sparkle in Harigana's eyes.
He immediately replied, "The Duke's Mansion!"
His intentions were so obvious that it was hard not to notice.
"Okay, I'll have Li Dequan make the arrangements right now."
Seeing that she didn't refute, Harigana began to wonder if she had misunderstood.
"Xuan Ye, what about Bao Bao and Bei Bei?"
The two of them can take a bath, but the two children are too young to soak in the hot spring.
Besides, they won't be back until tomorrow night.
"I've had it delivered to the Imperial Palace, so don't worry."
Perhaps they will stay at the Duke's mansion for the night.
Harigana looked at him reproachfully: "You're really something."
The Empress Dowager had hoped to find some peace and quiet these past few days, but that plan fell through again.
Some time ago, Yinqi generously shared his toys and books with Yinti and the others.
In less than three days, Ning Shou Palace looked like it had been ransacked, especially Yinqi's room, where everything was gone.
If it weren't for the noisy commotion in the courtyard, the Empress Dowager wouldn't have known that Yinqi had sent out so many gifts.
She doesn't mind giving away gifts, but it takes time to reorganize them.
After finally getting everything sorted out, hoping for a few days of peace and quiet, Kangxi sent the baby and baby over there.
"It's alright, the Empress Dowager will like them both very much."
How could Emperor Kangxi not know the Empress Dowager's thoughts? So, while sending the horse away, he also had Li Dequan tell her that there was a blood-red horse in the stable, and she could keep it if she liked it.
The Empress Dowager loved riding horses and whipping them around, and with all the gifts sent out, taking care of the children was definitely not a big problem.
Harigana didn't ask him the reason, but seeing his confident look, he knew that he must have used something to bribe the Empress Dowager.
"Li Dequan!"
Li Dequan was discussing with Du Lan whether he should give a gift for tomorrow's birthday banquet when he heard the Emperor calling for someone and turned to enter the inner palace.
"Your servant is here."
He knelt on the ground, his eyes avoiding any wandering gaze.
"Prepare the carriage and go to the estate."
Li Dequan quickly agreed and went out to arrange things.
Since the last road clearing, he has been extra careful about these things when traveling.
Previously, officials would be notified; now, eunuchs are sent out to gather information.
"Xuan Ye, I'll go inside and pack my things."
If Emperor Kangxi were here and asked Dulan to come in and tidy up, Dulan's petty temper would flare up again.
"No need, let Dulan come in and tidy up."
Harigana looked at him with some surprise, thinking he had changed his ways, but then said, "Let's go to the study and wait."
Sure enough, he was still that sour-mouthed emperor.
Half an hour later, the two boarded a very inconspicuous carriage and headed out of the city.
Although there are no bodyguards around, there are many secret guards, so there is absolutely no problem with safety.
Before leaving the city, Dulan bought Harigana all sorts of snacks and toys, so much so that when Kangxi saw the manor, he didn't even have a chance to hug her.
She was busy eating, looking at her jewelry box and drawing in her notebook, so she didn't have time to pay attention to him.
Emperor Kangxi cursed Dulan a thousand times in his heart, wishing he could execute him on the spot.
Dulan, who was outside the carriage, kept sneezing, which terrified Li Dequan.
"Girl, let's boil some ginger water for you later. Have you caught a cold?"
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