Chapter 187 Misunderstanding
Yinreng naturally did not think that the "noble concubine" Kangxi was referring to was Noble Concubine Niu Hulu. He did not even need to think that this "noble concubine" could only refer to Noble Concubine Jin, who was now the only one favored by the emperor.
But Yinreng was still stunned for a moment, until Kangxi's face became expressionless, then he looked up at Kangxi with emotion.
But this made Kangxi confused. Seeing Yinreng's tearful eyes, Kangxi thought he was unwilling to see Yuying become the Imperial Noble Consort. Kangxi frowned and was about to scold him...
But Yinreng interrupted him first.
"Khan Ama, I know you don't want to embarrass me."
After he said this, Kangxi became even more confused. He named his beloved as the Imperial Noble Consort, so how could it become a problem that he could not protect her?
But thinking that Baocheng was not the kind of person who talked nonsense on weekdays, Kangxi had to be patient and continue listening.
And Yinreng was truly touched.
He also thought that Kangxi would enthrone Concubine Jin as the empress. After all, judging from how warmly his own Khan father treated Concubine Jin and how he even left six palaces vacant for her, he thought that Concubine Jin would become the empress sooner or later.
So before Kangxi finished speaking, Yinreng really thought that he was going to have a real empress mother.
Therefore, and precisely because of this, Yinreng had already equated the Queen with Yuying in his mind, so when he heard that she was just the Imperial Noble Consort and not the Queen, he actually felt that it was nothing special.
Could it be that Khan doesn't love Concubine Jin as deeply as he appears to?
But just looking at what Khan Ama showed towards Concubine Jin, it doesn't seem like he was lying, right?
At this moment, Yinreng thought a lot and even began to doubt Kangxi's feelings for Yuying.
Then he suddenly had an idea, and he remembered an incident many years ago when he also thought that the then Concubine Jin, now Concubine Jin, would become the candidate for the successor.
Even on that day, in the study of the Palace of Heavenly Purity, the scene was exactly the same as it is now, and there were only him and Khan Ama.
Yinreng looked up at Kangxi who was sitting on the dragon throne. He thought he had seen through his Khan's father's thoughts, so even though the expression on Kangxi's face looked intimidating, Yinreng was not afraid at all.
The words that Khan Ama said that day that he would not enthrone another queen echoed clearly in his ears again.
This time, he was even more moved than the last time. But since Khan Ama cared about him so wholeheartedly, he should also put himself in Khan Ama's shoes and think about him.
"Khan Ama, I don't mind." Yinreng organized his words in his mind and spoke again: "I already understand your painstaking efforts. I know that you did not make Concubine Jin the queen because of me."
Seeing Yinreng's extremely moved expression, as if he was willing to die for his father, Kangxi rarely felt guilty towards his son for a moment.
If Yinreng could remember it, Kangxi could naturally remember it too. So it was not until now that Kangxi figured out what Yinreng was doing.
What a huge mistake.
Does Baocheng think that he didn't make Aying the queen because of the promise he made to him that day?
Kangxi touched his nose and looked away.
Should he tell Baocheng that he was being sentimental? After all, he was the emperor, and he was used to doing what he wanted. Only Yuying could make him compromise again and again.
He obviously didn't think about this. The only reason he didn't make Aying the queen was because Yuying didn't want to, and he didn't want to force Yuying.
But it was not Baocheng's fault for misunderstanding. Seeing that Yinreng had imagined a big drama in his mind, Kangxi sighed. After all, who could have thought that the throne of queen that thousands of people in the harem wanted to ascend to would be abandoned.
Thinking of this, some of the joy that she had originally felt because Yuying agreed to become the Imperial Concubine faded away.
In Yinreng's eyes, all of this became the best evidence that his Khan father was caught between him and Concubine Jin.
Yinreng's eyes were filled with guilt. He took a step forward and said, "Khan Ama, you don't have to do this. You can make whoever you want the queen! I have no complaints and I promise to be the first to support you!"
With Yuying reminding him over the years, Kangxi was always alert and did not treat the crown prince and all his sons like a poisonous insect in his previous life. He was even generous with his praise for the crown prince. So Yinreng did not become estranged from Kangxi as he grew older, nor did he develop a sensitive and suspicious personality. At this moment, his heart and eyes were full of Kangxi.
Yinreng spoke with great righteousness, as if he was thinking about Kangxi.
If Kangxi had not known Yinreng clearly, he would not have known that Yuying had rejected the position of empress he had promised her. Kangxi would have almost thought that Yinreng was deliberately trying to hurt him.
But for now, we have to deal with this matter first.
Seeing Yinreng's moved face, as if he wanted to issue an edict on his behalf, Kangxi felt a headache.
Is Baocheng so stubborn?
Kangxi sighed and acted as if he was worried about something, "Baocheng, I will naturally do what I promised you, and there is no possibility of breaking my promise." Kangxi's words were righteous, and he really showed that he was unwilling to show favoritism and was wholeheartedly doing it for him.
Kangxi gave Yinreng enough time to react. Seeing that he seemed to have listened, Kangxi continued to speak awkwardly: "But in my heart, I still feel that I have wronged Concubine Jin. I am afraid that Concubine Jin must feel bad too."
What Kangxi said was meaningful, and he even observed Yinreng's reaction while he spoke.
Eternal Heaven!
If there were other people in the hall at this moment and heard what Kangxi had just said, they would probably be condemned by the whole world and would even want to spit at him.
What do you mean by "Jin Guifei was wronged"? Even the Imperial Concubine was wronged? Your Majesty, why don't you praise her to the sky?
Your Majesty, you have been blinded. Do you still remember how stingy you were when it came to your position in the harem?
Unfortunately, Yinreng was the only one who heard Kangxi's remarks. But Yinreng nodded in agreement, "It is indeed unfair to Empress Jin." After all, she could be the empress, but now she is only an imperial concubine. The difference is more than a little bit.
Kangxi nodded and waved his hand in a magnanimous manner: "Forget it, after all, I am sorry for her. I will give her some points in other areas."
Kangxi lowered his eyes, intending to let the mistake go on, and let Yinreng think that Yuying could not become the queen because of him. In this way, Yinreng would feel more guilty towards Yuying.
This way, it's good for Yuying too.
Kangxi had good intentions for Yuying and even schemed against his own son.
Sure enough, Kangxi's words confirmed Yinreng's guess.
Khan Ama actually did it for me!
Khan Ama loves me so much!
I am the one who is sorry to Concubine Jin!
Yinreng was now completely filled with guilt, and hastily assured Kangxi: "Khan Ama, you did it for your son. It is your son who is sorry for you and Empress Jin."
Kangxi looked at Yinreng's changing expressions, as if he had been fooled by him, and stopped talking.
After a long while, when Yinreng had digested all the information and raised his head again, he smiled and said to Kangxi firmly: "When does Khan Ama plan to issue an order? I will cooperate with you."
Yinreng also reacted by now. Khan Ama revealed this matter to him in advance. Did he need him to cooperate with him in the court to finalize the promotion of Concubine Jin?
It was just that Yinreng asked, but Kangxi did not give him an immediate answer. Kangxi had an idea in his mind, but it would take some time to realize it.
Thinking of this, Kangxi said calmly that the matter was not urgent, and asked Yinreng to return to Yuqing Palace first.
Yinreng naturally obeyed Kangxi's words. Hearing this, he did not ask any more questions and turned to leave the study.
After Yinreng left, he looked thoughtful on the way back to Yuqing Palace.
Thinking about the period when Khan Ama was not in the palace, he had been very busy because of his regent duties and had not been able to spend enough time with the Crown Princess who had just gotten married.
"He Zhuer." Thinking of this, Yinreng asked He Zhuer behind him, "I remember there is a fine coral in my storeroom? Send someone to get it and bring it with me to give to the Crown Princess."
"Well, I'll arrange it right away."
After Yinreng left, Kangxi dealt with memorials alone in his study. It was not until late at night that Yuying sent someone to urge him to finish his work. Kangxi then rubbed his sore neck and walked towards the West Warm Pavilion.
"Your mistress, the imperial concubine, is worried about me." As Kangxi walked, he couldn't help showing off to Liang Jiugong.
"Yes, of course the Queen is worried about the Emperor, so she sent her most capable maid to invite the Emperor."
Liang Jiugong continued with a smile.
Kangxi coughed proudly, "You, a servant, know a lot."
Seeing his emperor quickening his pace, Liang Jiugong muttered a few words in his heart and hurriedly followed him.
After Kangxi and Yuying finished their meal, they did not go to the study, but went to bed early.
After all, he had been running around for days, and even if he had to deal with state affairs, he was not in a hurry. What's more, he had not been close to Yuying for half a year. Kangxi specially kept her in the Qianqing Palace today. The meat was delivered to his mouth, so he naturally had to eat it.
The moon was bright and the stars were sparse. Liang Jiugong, who was guarding outside the hall, couldn't help but yawn.
The Emperor and the Empress were alone together and never allowed servants like them to disturb them. However, seeing that it was already very late and there was no sound of calling for water from the palace, Liang Jiugong couldn't help but think too much.
In the palace, inside the hibiscus tent, the clouds and rain stopped.
The affair just now finally satisfied Kangxi's longing. Yuying lay weakly on Kangxi's chest, her chest rising and falling, and she was still gasping for breath.
After all the nonsense, the dragon bed was no longer viewable. Yuying glared at Kangxi and said, "Your Majesty, why don't you ask for water?"
Kangxi looked at the person on his body and felt that he was still not satisfied, so he was thinking about doing it again.
As soon as Yuying saw the flattering smile on Kangxi's face, she knew that he must be up to no good. She quickly covered Kangxi's mouth with her hands and said, "Don't say it! No! Hurry up and ask someone to bring water! I want to take a bath!"
Kangxi had his mouth covered and nodded helplessly.
Kangxi took Yuying to the bathhouse. Because Yuying was embarrassed to let Qingtao and the others see her appearance, she had to let Kangxi, the culprit, wash Yuying.
Yuying could hardly open her eyes and enjoyed Kangxi's service with peace of mind.
Looking at the red plum-like marks dotted on Yuying's body, Kangxi's eyes became deep, but in the end, considering Yuying's body, he suppressed the heat in his heart.
But after Yuying took a bath, Kangxi took another cold bath. When Kangxi returned to the newly made bed with a chill, Yuying was still asleep.
Hearing the noise, Yuying opened her eyes with difficulty and greeted Kangxi, "Your Majesty, you are back? Go to bed quickly! You still have a lot of things to do tomorrow."
Looking at Yuying lying in the bright yellow quilt, Kangxi felt relieved and said gently: "Aying, go to sleep first. I will be here soon."
The floor heating in the west warm room had already been turned on. After Kangxi had completely cooled down from the cold, he went to bed, held Yuying in his arms, and closed his eyes.
A good night's sleep.
Kangxi had not slept well during the days he was out of the palace, so when he was woken up by Liang Jiugong's voice, Kangxi subconsciously wanted to lose his temper.
But considering that Yuying was still asleep, Kangxi suppressed his anger.
Kangxi got up from the bed quietly, stopped beside the bed, and looked at Yuying who was sleeping soundly. He felt his heart soften into a pool of water.
The land of gentleness and the grave of heroes.
"Your Majesty, it's almost time to go to court." Liang Jiugong bowed carefully and came in to remind Kangxi.
Kangxi glared at him, but finally followed him out of the bedroom.
After Liang Jiugong helped Kangxi put on his court robes in the outer room, Kangxi did not forget to instruct Liang Jiugong: "When your noble concubine wakes up, tell her to have dinner first and tell her not to return to Yongshou Palace today."
"Yes, I obey your order."
Liang Jiugong signaled Wei Zhu to follow, while he stayed outside the West Warm Pavilion.
Today's morning court was the first grand court meeting after Kangxi left the palace. All the ministers arrived early and stood in the hall in groups of three or four, discussing in low voices.
"The Emperor has arrived——"
When Wei Zhu's voice sounded, the scattered court officials returned to their seats one after another and knelt down to pay their respects to Kangxi.
All the ministers were afraid of the emperor who had just returned from a victorious battle on the battlefield.
Even those court officials who wanted to stand on the side of the prince because Kangxi had been away from the palace for a long time and were active in their minds, now retreated a lot. The emperor saw that he was in good health, so it seemed that it was too early to do this, and they should just do their job honestly.
Among them, Nalan Mingzhu is another example. He originally wanted to rely on his marriage to be associated with Concubine Jin's lineage, but he was rejected.
However, after being rejected, he did not give up and secretly wanted to build a good relationship with Concubine Jin. He even tried several times to get close to the Eighth Prince who was still studying in the study room.
However, although the Eighth Prince always promised well every time, he seemed to forget it the moment he turned around, so there has been no progress until now.
Nalan Mingzhu raised his eyes and glanced at Kangxi, who was sitting on the dragon throne with a bright look, and suppressed the little thoughts in his heart.
Never mind, he'll wait a little longer.
"If you have something to say, please proceed. If you don't, please leave the court—"
As Wei Zhu finished speaking, court officials came out one after another with tablets in their hands to report to Kangxi and ask him to make a decision.
Kangxi took in the expressions of the people below and began today's court meeting.
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