After drying his hair, I braided a loose braid for him before stopping.
"Mother, Father went to see Emperor Dama, right?"
"Yes, I'm going. If you want to go see it, get up early tomorrow morning and go with your father to offer incense."
To this day, Yinfu and Bayalige still do not know how the Empress Dowager treated Harigana.
If she didn't speak up, Kangxi naturally wouldn't either, and the servants certainly wouldn't say a word.
Therefore, Bumbutai's passing saddened them for a long time.
It wasn't that Harigana forgave her and therefore didn't reveal the truth, but rather that he felt it was unnecessary.
If you didn't say it when you were alive, what's the point of saying it now that you're dead?
Moreover, after returning to the palace, Bumbutai treated the two children quite well. Although they weren't particularly close, she would send them food and supplies every now and then. Especially after Xinxin was born, she would occasionally have Sumalagu take her to see him.
Because of Kangxi's influence, Harigana never refused Bumbutai's kindness to the two children.
In addition, before her death, she entrusted her dowry and the keys to the storeroom to Sumalagu. Just for the sake of the treasures in that room, she couldn't let her children know how wicked the former Empress Dowager was.
"Yes! Son will go with Father tomorrow morning, Mother can rest assured."
After saying that, he looked at Harigana and said, "Mother, may I ask you something?"
Yin Fu is now eight years old. In addition, Kangxi started his education very early, so he is much more mature than other children his age.
Even the former Yinreng was not half as good as him.
He was gentle and polite to his family, but when he went to court with Emperor Kangxi or discussed matters in the Imperial Study, his face was serious and he was so composed that he was not like an eight-year-old child.
"Hmm! Tell me, what's wrong?"
It was rare to see Yin Fu with such a different expression on his face; his childlike nature was finally showing.
"Mother, if my son only has one Crown Princess in the future, would you agree?"
Upon hearing this, Harigana's heart skipped a beat.
However, she didn't show anything on her face and answered his question in a gentle voice.
"Of course it is possible. There are many things a person needs to pursue in their lifetime, but no matter how many things they pursue, they only need one word: purity."
For example, when you study now, you should simply enjoy the words and everything that Amma and your teacher teach.
For example, if you want to be a good crown prince and later a wise ruler, you must be of pure heart and not do anything that endangers the people.
In short, whatever you do, there's always a purpose, right?
That's exactly what my mother meant; it must be pure, without any impurities.
The same goes for feelings. Your mother likes your father, a very simple liking, because your father and mother are very, very good.
Your father also loves your mother, because your mother can provide everything your father needs.
You too, if you meet a girl you like in the future and want to spend your life with her, your mother and father will definitely support you wholeheartedly.
But if you don't have someone you like, your mother won't interfere in your marriage or force you to get married.
Harigana's thoughts were disrupted by Yin Fu's words, and his answer was somewhat off-topic, but Yin Fu could still understand his ultimate purpose.
"Mother, thank you."
Yin Fu enjoyed talking to Harigana. Whenever he encountered something unpleasant or unclear, he could find clarity by chatting with her.
Seeing Yin Fu's relieved expression, Harigana cautiously asked, "Son, your mother is a little curious. You are only eight years old, why would you think of asking about the Crown Princess?"
"Say what you want to say, or don't say what you don't want to say. Your mother is just curious."
Yin Fu chuckled softly, knowing she would ask that question.
Every time, I ask him the question very carefully, afraid that he might react negatively.
"Mother, don't worry, no one is gossiping about me. It's just that I went to my elder brother's residence a few days ago and heard him say that Consort Hui is looking for a concubine for him."
The eldest brother was very unhappy, saying that before his sister-in-law had even entered the family, Consort Hui had already begun searching for a concubine for him.
Judging from what my elder brother said, he must have rejected Consort Hui's proposal, but Consort Hui insisted on going her own way and seemed to have looked at many portraits of noble ladies.
My son is young and has seen how his father and mother get along; he won't cause any trouble.
Harigana showed no embarrassment at her son seeing through her little trick. After hearing Yin Fu's words, she leaned back in her chair and patted her chest, saying, "Mother thought you had found someone you liked."
Hahahaha!
Kangxi had already returned when he was lecturing Yinfu on profound principles in Harigana. Upon hearing her words, he couldn't help but burst into laughter.
The two looked towards the door at the same time. One was big and the other small, with identical faces, which pleased Kangxi greatly.
"The son greets his father."
Yin Fu addressed the emperor differently from his other brothers. Even Yin Qi, because of his good relationship with him and the fact that he could see Kangxi at any time, still called him "Father Emperor."
Only the children born to Harigana were rarely called "Emperor Father," but were simply called "Father."
This way of addressing him made Kangxi feel comfortable, as if he were living in an ordinary household, not in the imperial family.
"Get up, Father has come to see you."
He waved for Yin Fu to get up, saying he was just checking on him, but everyone knew the Emperor was there to see the Empress.
Didn't you see that after entering the room, he only glanced at his own crown prince son, and then went straight to the empress's side, keeping his eyes fixed on the empress the whole time?
"Son, if your elder brother needs your mother's help, let him come to me himself."
Just pass on the message; don't pressure him, let his older brother choose for himself.
Harigana rolled his eyes at Kangxi. After all these years, he still hasn't changed his habit of eavesdropping.
Not only do they not change, but they also listen openly. When they get caught, they don't feel ashamed at all; instead, they happily participate.
"Yes, I understand. I will speak to my elder brother when the time is right."
"On behalf of my elder brother, I thank Mother."
Yin Fu was already seated in a chair. The family spoke casually, and he did not stand up to greet them, but his words were very respectful.
"Have your older brother come to see me in three days, and don't disturb your mother's rest."
Upon hearing Yin Fu's words, Kangxi immediately took charge of the matter.
He knew that Harigana didn't want to get involved in the children's affairs, fearing that saying too much or too little would turn him into an enemy instead of a good person.
Besides, the reason I suggested that Yinqi go to her today is only because she has taken good care of Yinfu and the others as their eldest brother over the years.
He has already wronged Harigana enough; he can't let her worry about his children with other women.
"Yes, son understands."
Yinfu had grown accustomed to how much Kangxi doted on Harigana. Sometimes he would think that if it weren't for the three of them, perhaps Kangxi would have treated Harigana like a daughter.
"You brat, what kind of look is that?"
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