"Your Majesty, I thank you!"
Harigana deliberately said this to Kangxi, who wanted to scold her, but seeing the little girl's pouting lips, he swallowed all the words that were about to come out. He could only utter, "Jiaojiao!"
Kangxi's "jiaojiao" contained helplessness, doting affection, and above all, concern.
Harigana had no time to concern himself with Kangxi's affairs; touching his own belly, he felt a sense of wonder. He had seen countless babies across his two lifetimes, but he had never imagined he would have his own child.
In my past life, I was in poor health, so even going out was a problem, let alone finding a partner. How could I possibly hope for these things!
She had never thought about this in her life. After all, she was only 18 years old, and every man around her was a big, strong man. In addition, she had never thought about finding a partner, so she never imagined that one day she would become a mother.
"Xuan Ye, do you want a son or a daughter?"
Harigana's sudden question left Kangxi momentarily speechless. He actually wanted a daughter just like Harigana—obedient, sweet, and gentle! But if he said he wanted a daughter, would Harigana be angry?
Kangxi's mind worked quickly, and in just a short while, he had figured out how to say it: "Jiaojiao, as long as it is born from you, whether it is a boy or a girl, I will love it!"
Harigana rolled her eyes inwardly. "You've said everything, good or bad." However, she wasn't really angry about it. As long as she could keep Kangxi in check, neither her daughter nor her son would fare badly.
Besides, Kangxi is only 27 years old now. He reigned for 61 years, and he still has more than 40 years until his death! Whatever he wants to do, now is not the time to act recklessly. They should live their lives peacefully, and if this scoundrel treats them and their children badly in the future, they can find a way to deal with him then.
However, Harigana still said, "I hope it's a son!" After saying that, he kept looking at Kangxi's expression, wanting to see if his expression would change.
When Kangxi heard Harigana say that she wanted a son, he was indeed taken aback. Although he was reluctant to admit whether Harigana was after his throne, what other reason could she possibly have for wanting a son?
If it were anyone else, he might be very angry. But this person is Harigana, and he doesn't know how to say it. Now that Yinreng is seven years old, his grades and performance in all aspects are very good. If Jiaojiao really has such thoughts, what should he do?
"Jiaojiao, why do you want a son!"
Kangxi's expression remained unchanged, and his voice showed no sign of anything amiss, yet Harigana sensed a different aura.
In her past life, when she was reading the book, she wondered just how much Emperor Kangxi truly loved Yinreng, reinstating him as crown prince despite knowing his extravagant lifestyle and potential rebellion. Now, it seems he really did love him! Just a simple desire for a son was enough to unsettle his resolve!
He scoffed inwardly. No matter how sweet his words were, saying she was his only one, there were still things he had to be careful about.
"My son can stay in the capital. Even if he doesn't become a prince, he can still be a prince for life and be free. At least he won't be like my daughter, who was sent away for a political marriage!"
Harigana spoke naturally, and since the two were sitting face to face, the expression on her face when she said those words made Kangxi feel guilty.
He'd really been emperor for a long time; he'd even started to doubt his own beloved. Harigana was such a simple girl; how could she possibly have so many ulterior motives like the concubines in the imperial harem?
"Don't worry, Jiaojiao, whether it's a son or a daughter, I won't let them suffer! I promise, if we have a daughter this time, I will bestow upon her the title of Princess Gulun, and I guarantee that she will not be sent to a political marriage. Moreover, you can decide on our daughter's marriage, okay?"
Emperor Kangxi reached out and embraced Harigana, his words filled with sincerity.
Regardless, Harigana knew that she had only not shaken his original foundation. Although she was very good to him now, it was still unknown who Kangxi would choose when problems arose between Yinreng and her mother and son.
She wouldn't harm anyone, but this short month had taught her that some things were inevitable. Rather than going with the flow, she decided to take preventative measures. At the very least, she needed to ensure her own and her child's safety.
"A princess of the first rank? Isn't that against the rules?"
Kangxi chuckled softly. He had really been bewitched just now, thinking so much.
"Jiaojiao! I am the Emperor, and my words are imperial edicts! I wish to bestow upon my daughter the title of Princess Gulun. Does anyone dare to disagree?"
Harigana was practically rolling her eyes to the heavens. It had to be said that Kangxi was quite stingy with women. If she remembered correctly, Lady Uya should have already given birth to two sons, yet she was still only a concubine. Lady Nara, having served Kangxi for over a decade, was also only a concubine.
But if we're talking about stinginess, then we have to mention Lady Tongjia! She entered the palace as a concubine, and later became a Noble Consort. And then there's her, who entered the palace as a concubine, and is now a Noble Consort.
His title was chosen entirely based on his own preference and his family's background. Other matters were simply not within his consideration.
As for the children, it was only during the struggle for succession among the nine princes that Kangxi began to gradually bestow titles upon his sons. Historical records indicate that Kangxi later favored his fourteenth son, Yinzhen, but by the time the fourteenth prince was granted the title of Beile, he was already over twenty years old!
Harigana had a whole bunch of random thoughts, but they were all meant to remind herself not to let Kangxi's words make her forget her true self. She wouldn't be swayed, and she needed to constantly remind herself not to be swayed.
She only succeeded by handling matters objectively. Approaching things with emotional bias compromised fairness from the outset. One must never lose sight of one's principles.
"Okay! Thank you, Xuan Ye!"
Harigana hugged Kangxi's waist, thinking that although she couldn't truly give him her heart, his physique was really good! She only learned this morning that people really do have eight-pack abs, but the bottom two are usually invisible to the naked eye!
Kangxi sensed Harigana's dependence, and his expression softened even more. He gently patted Harigana's back with his large hand, stroking it lightly.
"Your Majesty, Sumalagu requests an audience!"
Su Mala Gu actually met Imperial Physician Zhao on the way. She wanted to ask about the situation over there, but the physician looked at her with a troubled expression and dared not say anything. So she could only come here to ask on behalf of the Empress Dowager.
Harigana almost fell asleep to Kangxi's gentle coaxing, but when she heard Sumalagu requesting an audience, she was momentarily stunned.
"ah?"
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