"Just say that I'm not feeling well and am resting!"
Harigana thought about it for a while, wavering between seeing them and not seeing them, but finally decided not to see them.
She wasn't there to make friends, nor did she want to establish any superficial relationship with them. Besides, she was currently enjoying the emperor's favor, and those people were only here to try and get her to make them feel important and get her to act as a go-between.
Others might do this, after all, mutual support is the norm in the imperial harem.
But she didn't need that; the person she needed to win over was Emperor Kangxi! As long as Kangxi stood by her side, she feared nothing!
Besides, those people were almost all from Khorchin; she'd have to be crazy to befriend them. Forget friendship, she wouldn't even bother with superficial kindness.
"Yes! This servant will go and refuse immediately!"
At the entrance, Borjigit Urina and others stood outside, looking at the three characters "Qingxi Palace" with envy.
They figured that since they were all Mongolians, Harigana probably hoped to have a few people in the harem who could help her. They had all come over on their own initiative, so the Consort would probably choose one or two from among them!
Among these people, there was not a newly appointed concubine, Borjigit Manau!
Because she knew how much the Imperial Concubine's wet nurse had been favored by the Emperor, and because Kangxi had made his words to her so clear, she dared not act rashly again.
She had advised these people when they came to her, but none of them listened to her. They even said that she didn't know their suffering after she became a concubine, and their words were full of resentment.
"My ladies, the Imperial Concubine is not feeling well and is resting now. Please return home. Once she is feeling better, she will naturally summon you all!"
As Urina and the others watched Little Li walk out, they felt a little nervous. After all, entering this door was equivalent to having a chance in front of the Emperor!
To everyone's surprise, the lady refused them entry. And judging from Xiao Li's tone, it was practically a warning not to ever come again!
"What?"
An old man who had once served Emperor Kangxi was so angry when he heard what Xiao Li said that he wanted to go up and argue with him.
But now that Little Li had received a definite reply from Harigana, how could he possibly let her shout and scream here! Not to mention whether it would embarrass Qingxi Palace, what about his reputation as the chief eunuch?
If we're talking about the palace now, besides Li Dequan, he has the most influence. Who made his master so favored? Even the Empress Dowager's personal eunuch would call him "Little Eunuch Li" when he sees him!
"My lady, His Majesty has decreed that the Imperial Concubine is pregnant and needs to rest. Please leave! If you disturb Her Majesty's rest, His Majesty will surely investigate!"
Little Li's words were utterly merciless, causing Urina and the others to turn pale and then flushed.
She knew from the last time that this man wasn't easy to get along with, but she never expected him to not even let them in the door. She wondered what the Emperor was thinking; was someone like this really worth the Emperor's attention?
"Young Master Li, I'll be returning now! Once Her Majesty wakes up, I would be grateful if you could put in a good word for me!"
Although Urina disapproved of Harigana's actions, she remembered what her mother had said and secretly slipped a purse into Xiao Li's hand.
"Don't worry, Your Highness, this servant will definitely inform you once you wake up!"
Little Li didn't refuse and accepted Urina's purse, which infuriated the others. But now that they thought about giving her the purse, it seemed rather pointless!
After everyone left, Little Li tossed the purse in his hand to the eunuch at the door, as if it were a hot potato!
"You're rewarded. Remember who your master is! You handled this matter well today. I, the eunuch, will put in a good word for you with the Empress!"
The young eunuch nodded repeatedly, feeling quite pleased with himself after carefully putting away the purse. His family was poor; he had two younger brothers, his father had passed away two years prior, and his mother was in poor health. He had entered the palace as a servant to offer his family some hope for survival!
But for more than two years after he entered the palace, he had been doing odd jobs. Once, when he was being bullied, Eunuch Li saved him and later even asked him to guard the gate for the Imperial Concubine.
He cherished this opportunity, as his monthly salary increased by 20%, and the Imperial Concubine would also reward them from time to time.
He had long ago decided to protect the Imperial Concubine with his life and guard the gates of Qingxi Palace! He never expected to be nominated in front of the Imperial Concubine today. Although he would no longer be a real man after entering the palace, he was already very satisfied that his family would live well in the future!
"Your Majesty! They've all left!"
Little Li entered the inner hall and reported to Harigana.
"Okay! It's fine as long as you're gone!"
Harigana looked at the sketchbook without looking up at him.
"Your Majesty, do you still remember that noble Borjigit who invited you to ride with him when you were on your way to Khorchin?"
Leonardo DiCaprio has gotten to know Harigana's personality a bit better lately. Although he's lazy and doesn't like going out, he loves listening to a lot of gossip!
Sure enough, as soon as he said that, the Imperial Concubine, who had been reading, put down her sketchbook and looked at Little Li, waiting for him to continue.
"That noble person just gave me a purse, but I didn't open it and gave it to the guard at the gate! When those ladies came over, the guard said you might be resting, so he didn't let you in! Please forgive me, Your Majesty, for accepting a bribe!"
After Xiao Li finished speaking, he knelt on the ground, but Du Lan and Cha Su could tell that he was just asking for a reward, so they all rolled their eyes at the person on the ground.
Harigana smiled, and she was indeed in a good mood. As long as her people were on her side and did things that satisfied her, she would not treat them unfairly!
"Yes! You two did a great job. Your monthly salary will be doubled next month!"
"This servant thanks Your Highness, the Noble Consort!"
As he spoke, Little Li kowtowed to Harigana.
"Alright, alright! I know what you mean. What? Is that little eunuch's family in trouble and you're helping them out?"
Leonardo DiCaprio scratched his head, only then revealing a hint of embarrassment.
"Your Majesty, we are just from a poor family, we don't need any special care!"
Harigana nodded, appreciating their sense of propriety. So he didn't press further, though he did become somewhat curious about Urina, the one who gave him the silver!
"What's the situation with that Urina? Tell me!"
When Kangxi entered, he overheard this. His hand, which was reaching out to lift the curtain, paused. Should he quietly leave and pretend he had never been there?
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