If that's really the case, it wouldn't hurt to move back; at least she would be much more comfortable in Qingxi Palace.
When she first came to the Empress Dowager, she had nowhere else to go.
Secondly, there's a lot of commotion at Qingxi Palace, so it's really not suitable for children to be there.
Kangxi noticed her hesitation and quickly coaxed her, "Jiaojiao, I'll have someone open a back door behind the Qianqing Palace in a little while. There'll definitely be enough time in the afternoon."
Later, you can move back, and then Little Li and the others can tidy up Qingxi Palace.
After speaking, without waiting for Harigana to respond, he directly called Li Dequan in.
The Empress Dowager pursed her lips; she had already tidied up.
If Emperor Kangxi saw what it looked like at the beginning, he would be furious.
Looking at Harigana standing silently to the side, I felt even angrier.
She's really useless. She just does whatever the emperor says. Now that we're here, can't she be a little more assertive?
I disagree, I won't go back, I want the emperor to leave quickly, is that not okay?
Why!
It's useless! Absolutely useless!
The Empress Dowager thought to herself, "This lousy emperor really has me completely under his thumb."
Harigana turned around, intending to apologize to the Empress Dowager, but upon seeing her disappointed look, he touched his nose and dared not speak.
"Jiaojiao, will you come back with me?"
The Empress Dowager really couldn't hold back anymore. What did she mean? She was the Empress Dowager, after all. Couldn't she even keep an Imperial Noble Consort for lunch?
"no!"
She walked over, took Harigana's hand, and pulled her behind her: "I have something to discuss with the Imperial Noble Consort. Your Majesty, please go back first. I have already prepared lunch. I will personally escort the Imperial Noble Consort back later when the two children wake up!"
Emperor Kangxi knew he couldn't let his beloved daughter associate with others, and despite his best efforts, he still couldn't keep up with the Empress Dowager.
Lunch has been prepared, yet they won't let the emperor stay for a meal and instead send him back. What kind of nonsense is this!
He is the emperor, the master of this Forbidden City. Have they forgotten this important matter?
"Xuan Ye, why don't you go back first? I'll stay here with Mother, and you can come pick us up tonight, okay?"
Harigana didn't dare look Kangxi in the eye, and discussed it with him in a very low voice with his head down.
Seeing her pitiful and evasive little eyes, Kangxi had no choice but to agree.
"Alright, I'll come pick you up later." After saying that, he turned to look at the Empress Dowager: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for taking care of my Imperial Noble Consort and the two children. A few days ago, I acquired several Mongolian horses. When we go to the Mulan Hunting Grounds, Your Majesty can choose one as a token of my respect for you."
No matter how reluctant or jealous he was, the Empress Dowager did not reciprocate in this matter at all, and even risked offending him, the emperor, to help Harigana.
So even though he was very unhappy, he had to pretend to be happy because there was someone in the palace who truly cared for her.
How could the Empress Dowager not know his thoughts? But so what? Harigana was someone she liked and someone she wanted to protect. If it weren't for Kangxi's good attitude, she wouldn't have let Harigana go back.
Although the daughter is disappointing, the son-in-law is at least fair and just.
Moreover, in such a short time, she got a horse and even knew that it would take her to the Mulan Hunting Grounds. She was overjoyed and didn't think about anything else.
Having lived through too much deceit and treachery, she now only wants to live a simple life.
No matter who it is, if you have an idea, just say it directly. If you don't, she'll pretend she didn't notice.
"Very well, thank you, Your Majesty! But since Harigana calls me Mother, it is only right that I take care of them."
Emperor Kangxi choked.
I was telling Harigana before that she was very insightful, but now it seems that she is not only insightful, but has also learned to play dumb.
"Jiaojiao, I'm going back now. I'll come pick you up later."
Harigana nodded, but before he could speak, the Empress Dowager pulled him out.
What kind of emperor is he? He doesn't respect her at all, being all lovey-dovey and treating her differently.
To Harigana, it's me; to her, it's me. She's the emperor's nominal mother, after all. It's one thing not to call her "Empress Mother," but to dare to treat her differently in front of her is quite another.
If it weren't for Harigana's foolish appearance, she would have definitely revealed all the things Kangxi had done before, making him suffer for a few days.
"Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager and I have something to discuss. You may return now."
Kangxi looked at the backs of the two heads as they walked away, so angry he didn't know what to say.
Could his well-behaved and adorable daughter have been corrupted by the Empress Dowager?
The more she thought about it, the more something seemed off. Even when Harigana was angry, she wouldn't have moved out so easily. All her strange behavior started when her relationship with the Empress Dowager improved.
Thinking about it this way, his worries intensified.
"Li Dequan, get on it quickly. The back door of the Qianqing Palace must be built tonight."
Emperor Kangxi was anxious. To prevent Harigana from going astray, he needed to keep a close watch on him and not give the Empress Dowager any more opportunities to take advantage of him.
Li Dequan had been standing at the door the whole time, and he said that the Emperor would not let that living ancestor leave his sight.
As expected of an emperor, his mind works incredibly fast.
Upon hearing the Emperor's words, he immediately replied, "Yes! This servant obeys the decree! This servant will go immediately."
After Li Dequan finished speaking, he turned around and went to make arrangements. However, when he reached the gate of Ningshou, he quietly called Xiao Lizi over and whispered a few words in his ear before leaving with peace of mind.
Kangxi walked out of the side hall and looked at the people who had already entered the main hall. He was so angry that the veins on his forehead throbbed.
The courtyard was deserted except for a few servants who were sweeping and cleaning.
He was a truly miserable emperor, being controlled by an empress dowager. Ironically, he couldn't do anything because Harigana would definitely protect him.
Thinking about it this way, my already bad mood got even worse.
"Your Majesty, please slow down."
As Kangxi stepped out of the Palace of Tranquil Longevity and prepared to return to the Palace of Heavenly Purity, he heard that the person beside him was none other than Xiao Li Zi.
"What are you doing following me? Go back and serve the Imperial Noble Consort!"
Xiao Li bowed and said, "Your Majesty, since my master is not serving you, let me escort you."
Your Majesty can rest assured that Consort Dulan and Granny Hu are on her side.
Moreover, this servant is fast on foot and will certainly not delay serving Your Highness.
Emperor Kangxi knew without a doubt that it was Li Dequan, that fool, who did this. Otherwise, given Li Dequan's personality, he would never have done such a thing.
However, he did the right thing. After all, this is the imperial harem. If he were to encounter someone else, he would really be unable to explain himself.
As he approached the imperial study, just as he was about to send Xiao Li back, he saw Li Dequan rush in and kneel on the ground, his voice trembling: "Your Majesty, His Highness the Crown Prince..."
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