Chapter 43 Travel
Of course, Yuying didn't just mention going to see the farmers casually. She just suddenly remembered that there seemed to be "imperial rice" in the Qing Dynasty at that time.
It is said that the discovery of "Imperial Rice" originated from an early-maturing rice ear that Kangxi accidentally discovered during an inspection of rice fields.
Therefore, Kangxi saved the rice ears for seeds and cultivated them, and eventually cultivated an early-maturing variety that could adapt to the northern climate. This new variety could produce two harvests a year, and this cultivated variety was named "Imperial Rice" by Kangxi.
This is just a short historical story that Yuying once saw by chance. When she first saw it, Yuying was surprised that an emperor like Kangxi would actually inspect the rice fields and even cultivate new varieties of rice.
This is just like being the chosen one.
But now it is different.
Yuying had only heard about it before, but now she can see it with her own eyes.
In a blink of an eye, the day for Kangxi to set out to plough the fields arrived. Before dawn, Kangxi secretly took Yuying into the Palace of Heavenly Purity away from everyone.
As a concubine, Yuying was not allowed to accompany the emperor on such days.
But since Kangxi had promised Yuying, he would always find a way to make it happen.
Yuying was dressed as the eunuch of Crown Prince Yinreng. Don't ask why Yuying didn't follow Kangxi. This time, Kangxi brought only the eldest prince and the crown prince with him, in addition to the civil and military ministers.
When Kangxi went out, all the court officials would follow him, and there would be many people watching. In order to prevent Kangxi from being reprimanded by the censors and to prevent Yuying from becoming a witch, it was safer for her to stay with the prince.
What's more, when the crown prince went out with him, Kangxi placed more guards around the crown prince than around himself, which was of course safer.
Yuying had no objection to staying with the prince or Kangxi.
All she needs is to be able to go out.
Kangxi was very satisfied with his arrangement. Yuying's safety must be guaranteed, and it was most appropriate for her to be with the prince.
Only Yinreng looked at Yuying, who had changed into the clothes of a young eunuch, and seemed to be hesitant to speak.
Khan Ama, what are your rules?
Yuying was dressed as a little eunuch, so naturally there could be no palace maids around her.
So Qingtao was kept.
In addition to this reason, it was also to prevent exposure. In order to go out this time, Yuying got sick a day in advance and stayed in her own palace for the whole day. During this period, Concubine An and Concubine Zhang Jia also came to visit her. She was not familiar with the others, so it was estimated that no one would come to see her.
If there is an accident, keeping Qingtao around can help cover up some of it.
But now Qingtao was about to cry, "My lady, please let me follow you. How can you be without someone to serve you?"
"Qingtao, don't worry. I'm a grown-up and can take care of myself, not to mention that there are people following me, so don't worry."
"But my lord..."
"Oh, I feel at ease only because you, Qingtao, are guarding our west side hall. Good Qingtao, thank you for your hard work. I will definitely take you out next time!" Qingtao was about to speak, but Yuying interrupted her.
Hearing Yuying say this, Qingtao was secretly happy that she was valued by her mistress, but on the other hand, she felt wronged that her mistress misunderstood that she also wanted to go out, "My mistress, I don't want to go out, I'm just worried about you."
Hearing Qingtao say this, Yuying smiled and quickly acted cute, "Okay, I was wrong. I shouldn't have misunderstood Qingtao."
After much persuasion, Qingtao was finally kept.
Qingtao avoided everyone and returned to Changchun Palace alone.
At the same time, in the main hall of the Palace of Heavenly Purity.
This is the first time Yuying has the opportunity to come here.
The emperor's travels were always extremely grand and spectacular, even if he was just traveling to the royal estate outside the capital.
At this moment, Yuying followed the prince with her head down, and stood in front of the hall with Kangxi.
The ministers of the court and Prince Zongshi had been waiting for a long time. Further away stood a team composed of descendants of the Eight Banners, as well as Kangxi's personal soldiers and guards responsible for the safety of this trip.
Seeing Kangxi and the crown prince finally appear, the originally silent square was filled with uniform greetings: "Your Highness and I pay our respects to the crown prince. Long live the emperor, long live the crown prince, a thousand years and a thousand years."
Resounding through the sky.
"Everyone, please stand up." Yuying was shocked by the huge noise and secretly observed Kangxi who had his back to her.
[I didn’t expect this, this is what an emperor looks like.]
[The one who usually laughs with me must be fake!]
At this time, Kangxi had a calm and dignified expression, and was almost broken by Yuying's two sentences.
Fortunately, the crowd below was not as fearless as Yuying. When they heard Kangxi's call, they all said in unison: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Only then did Kangxi calm his expression.
But in fact, it didn't matter even if Kangxi failed. After all, at that time no one dared to look directly at the emperor and everyone kept their heads down.
But doesn’t Kangxi want to save face?
Yinreng on the side looked at Kangxi with admiration, wondering when he would be able to convince everyone like Khan Ama.
Yinreng knew that his position as the crown prince was not stable enough in the eyes of many people. If it were not for the insistence of Khan Ama and the support of his great uncle, he was really afraid that he would not be able to be a good crown prince.
Thinking of this, Yinreng couldn't help feeling a little depressed.
As if she had sensed the prince's gloomy mood, Yuying quietly came over and asked, "Your Highness, are we going to take a carriage later?"
Yinreng stiffened when he heard the voice. Khan Ama threw this hot potato to him without saying how to arrange it.
After thinking for a while, he said, "Yes, my dear, remember to follow me closely later."
Yuying nodded.
Kangxi naturally noticed the little movements behind him. Seeing Yuying chatting with the prince, he did not intend to scold them for being unreasonable. He even breathed a sigh of relief that his ears could finally be quiet for a while.
I don't know how she can keep so many things in her heart. If she knew one day that her inner voice was heard, I wonder how she would react?
Finally got on the carriage and prepared to set off.
Kangxi did not ride in a carriage, but rode a horse himself. Behind him was his imperial sedan chair, and then the prince's carriage. Originally, the prince should have followed Kangxi on a horse like the eldest prince, but doesn't Yuying exist?
Yinreng could only take Yuying into the carriage, followed by the princes and ministers.
The entire procession stretched forward, forming a long string.
Only after passing Qianqing Gate, Taihe Gate, Jinshui Bridge and Wumen Gate can we be considered to have left the capital.
After an unknown amount of time, the entire team stopped.
It turned out that Kangxi was worried, so he got into the carriage and asked someone to call the prince to come before him.
When the prince received the news, he knew in his heart that his Khan father wanted to call Concubine Jin over.
So without hesitation, he took Yuying and got on Kangxi's carriage.
By the way, he was glared at by Yinzhi, who was guarding the imperial carriage and was unaware of the situation.
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