Harigana did not want Kangxi to send it back.
It wasn't that she was arrogant, but it was only a dozen steps away, which was completely unnecessary.
"Xuan Ye, you should go to Mother's side quickly. After all, she is her clansman. Don't make things too difficult for her."
Kangxi felt a warmth in his heart. His beloved Jiao Jiao always thought of others, and even though she knew that person wanted her to never have a chance to recover, she didn't say a word.
Now, she is not worried about herself, but about the Empress Dowager's feelings.
"Okay, I'll go to the Empress Dowager's place first. Jiaojiao can go back by herself."
Kangxi put her down on the ground and skillfully straightened her clothes, his eyes full of doting affection.
Harigana's mood was not affected by this incident. Since Emperor Kangxi had intervened, he would definitely not let her suffer any losses.
Anyway, her intentions don't matter what others think of her; having the emperor under her control is more important than anything else.
If you can succeed while lying down, why bother with all the scheming and calculation?
Just as Kangxi had said, he returned after dinner time.
"Xuan Ye, are you hungry?"
I've had someone keep your food warm. Have some water first to calm yourself down, and I'll have them serve you.
As soon as Kangxi lifted the curtain, Harigana stood up, went over and took his hand, his heartache evident in his expression.
Emperor Kangxi liked this feeling very much. No matter how tired he was outside, there was someone at home waiting for him and caring about him. Even though he was the emperor, she cared most about his health, not anything else.
"Okay, I'll listen to Jiaojiao."
Harigana took his hand and led him to the dining table, then asked Little Li to set the table.
There weren't many dishes, only four: two meat dishes, two vegetable dishes, and a bowl of white fungus soup.
"Little Li, let Dulan and Chasu keep watch. You take Li Dequan and get something to eat."
When Little Li finished setting out the meal and was about to leave, Harigana reminded him, "Tell him not to rush. The Empress and the Emperor have nothing that needs his attention."
Little Li acknowledged and withdrew, his heart filled with joy.
He can talk to his master now, and not with Dulan.
"Jiaojiao, would you like to use some more with me?"
Harigana shook her head. She was full, and because Kangxi was not there, she secretly ate a few more pieces of meat.
Judging from the way she shook her head, she must have been eating a lot of meat while he was away, without a proper diet of meat and vegetables.
Otherwise, she would definitely have eaten a few bites with him right now.
Although he saw through it all, he didn't say it aloud; it was okay to do it only once in a while.
His darling has no other hobbies but loves to eat meat. This isn't considered a problem, so he turns a blind eye and just keeps an eye on her.
"Okay, then I won't eat it!"
Harigana glanced guiltily at Kangxi, expecting him to ask what she had eaten, but he didn't even ask.
Thinking it must be because of the Empress Dowager, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Although Kangxi was having a meal, he kept glancing at her out of the corner of his eye. Seeing her guilty little expression, he almost couldn't help but laugh out loud.
After dinner, Harigana was taken by him to stroll around the Imperial Garden, and they did not return to Qingxi Palace until dusk.
"Jiaojiao, the Tongjia clan has placed me under house arrest."
The two had just sat down when Kangxi suddenly said something that made her glance at him with a puzzled look.
"You know, I've been having my secret guards monitor the people in the harem."
Harigana nodded: "Did you discover something?"
She regretted not going with them.
It's a bit of a shame that I didn't get to eat this melon on site.
But it's good to hear it now. I'll go to the Empress Dowager's place tomorrow or the day after to hear her tell me more. I'll have pieced together enough information from various sources.
If I actually go, who knows what unexpected things might happen?
Compared to gossiping about the scene, she would rather not be dragged into the Empress Dowager's affairs; just looking at her annoyed her.
"Yes! Borjigit is behind this."
After Harigana drank the water, Kangxi picked him up and placed him on his lap: "Actually, this time I originally wanted to deal with the Hesheli clan, the Tongjia clan, and the Wuya clan all at once."
But I discovered that the Tongjia clan had an even bigger secret. Although I had placed secret guards around Tong Guowei, I still couldn't find any clues.
So this morning in the Imperial Study, I only warned Tong Guowei that I wasn't going to take any action against him for the time being, and that I wanted to uncover the secrets behind him.
Harigana was alarmed; was this something she could hear?
Weren't we talking about the Tongjia clan? How did we end up talking about the previous dynasty?
"Jiaojiao!"
Before Harigana could react, Kangxi tightened his grip on her arm: "I can't touch the Tongjia clan for the time being, so I can only use the Borjigit clan's matter to confine her to her quarters."
"Will you be angry that I couldn't avenge you?"
His tone was cautious, even tinged with a hint of guilt.
Harigana understood.
"Xuan Ye, what are you saying?"
Looking up at the man holding her, she reached out and gently tugged at his braid: "Didn't I tell you that no matter what, you must prioritize the fate of the Qing Dynasty?"
Emperor Kangxi nodded.
"Aren't you really going to get angry?"
With his deep gaze and tightly pursed lips, Harigana looked somewhat helpless.
"No! I swear, I won't get angry."
She let go of his braid, shifted her body, straddled his lap, hugged his neck, and the two looked into each other's eyes.
"Xuan Ye, I'm not angry."
Actually, I won't get angry no matter how much you mention the Tongjia clan.
"Tongjia framed me, so it's understandable that I'd be angry and want revenge. I'm not a pushover; why should I suffer?"
Kangxi's eyes darkened, and his guilt intensified.
Before he could say anything, he heard, "But Xuan Ye, you've protected me very well. I've said that countless times, haven't I?"
As long as you can protect me and the children, I can pretend I didn't see anything.
It's not because I'm stupid, nor is it for any other reason.
Harigana released his arms from around his neck and cupped his face in his hands: "My Xuan Ye, you also have the blood of the Tongjia clan in you, and so do our two children."
Therefore, whether for your sake or for the sake of the children, I will not really hold a grudge against Tongjia.
After all, I don't want you to feel guilty towards the Empress Dowager and do those things for me.
Do you understand? I'm really not angry.
boom!
Kangxi's heart was completely captivated. All the entanglement and worry he had felt for so long was utterly defeated by the words "Empress Mother" in Harigana.
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