The princes and their wives, along with Hongxi, received red envelopes. Songkelierha knelt on a prayer mat to offer New Year's greetings to Emperor Kangxi and Consort Tong, and a smile appeared on Kangxi's face.
The Crown Princess's legitimate daughter burst into tears, her unhealthy complexion causing Consort Tong to frown.
Hongxi stood behind the Crown Prince, his brows furrowed slightly. His younger sister, a direct descendant, was behaving improperly.
"Grandpa, Happy New Year!" Yiken tugged at Shu's clothes, and the little guy got down on his own. He wobbled over to Kangxi, clasped his hands in a gesture of respect, and bowed to Kangxi repeatedly.
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Kangxi noticed a small red dot on Yiken's forehead, his melon-shaped hat askew, and his phoenix eyes brimming with childlike innocence.
"Alright, Yiken'e, Mafa will give you a red envelope." Kangxi didn't mind that Yiken'e didn't bow; the child was still young, and this made it more genuine.
"Your Highness, the child is still young. She can learn manners after she turns three!" Consort Tong looked at the crying Princess Donggong with some displeasure.
The joyful atmosphere of the Lunar New Year suddenly became somewhat oppressive.
"Yes!" The Crown Princess quickly took two steps, picked up her daughter and comforted her. Kangxi had Li Dequan deliver a purse.
Hutuli Fengsheng Zhalafen watched everything unfold in a daze. Wearing small leather boots, she walked unsteadily through the hall. Near the center, her legs gave way, and she sat down on the ground. Her face flushed slightly, and her eyes welled up with tears. The Crown Princess darkly wished to make Hutuli Fengsheng Zhalafen cry.
The chubby girl, however, did not share the Crown Princess's idea. She braced herself with her hands on the ground and stood up directly.
"Grandma, Grandma, Happy Chinese New Year! Give me your red envelopes!" Hutuli Fengsheng Zhalafen's words amused Emperor Kangxi. (To be continued. If you like this work, please vote for it on Qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)
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