Chapter 66 Encounter
After a good night's sleep, Kangxi returned to the Nine Classics and Three Affairs Hall early in the morning and urgently summoned Mingzhu, Suo'etu, the two brothers Tong Guowei and Tong Guogang, and others to discuss matters.
Today, Kangxi changed his previous hesitant attitude. He first firmly affirmed Mingzhu's attitude of advocating war, and then ordered a group of generals headed by Tong Guogang to mobilize the army and go to Yaxica again by land and water. This time, Kangxi ordered that Tsarist Russia must withdraw from the Qing Dynasty's border and not violate it again.
For the entire day, everyone was discussing the specific details in the Nine Classics and Three Affairs Hall.
On this side, Yuying, who had gone to bed very late last night, had just woken up.
The weather in the capital is changeable, sometimes sunny and sometimes cloudy.
The weather was good today, so Yuying planned to take a stroll in the garden. After all, she left in a hurry yesterday and had not yet had a good look at Changchun Garden, which is known as the first of the Three Mountains and Five Gardens.
But then again, the other four of the five gardens haven't been completed yet, right?
Yuying took Luchen out.
Yuying was wearing a crabapple red dress embroidered with gold patterns today, which matched the tourmaline melon-shaped pendant that Kangxi had given her earlier.
In February, the capital city was still very cold even on a sunny day. Yuying and Luchen were walking on the road, and they shivered when the cold wind blew.
Yuying quickly wrapped her cloak tightly around herself, regretting for a moment that she had gone out today.
But, the Chinese are particular about things, since they are already here.
Yuying gritted her teeth and went shopping.
Fortunately, it was spring now, and the scenery was still there, with small bridges, flowing water, and strange peaks and rocks. The early flowers were already hanging on the branches, making Yuying dazzled without realizing it.
When they reached Tianguang Yunying Pavilion, Yuying and her servant heard some noise coming from the front.
"My lady, let's go back. It's still cold now. Where are the butterflies?"
Yuying and Luchen looked at each other and stopped.
I didn't expect that someone didn't hide in the house like her, but came out to look for butterflies? I don't know which concubine of Kangxi was it?
From the palace maid's address, it seemed that she was a concubine or above. Yuying hesitated for a moment whether to continue forward or go back home.
Seeing Yuying's embarrassment, Lu Chen said sympathetically, "My lady, I'll go to the front to see which lady is here?"
Yuying thought about it for a while, she still didn't want to go back so early, so she nodded, "Then go quickly and come back soon."
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"Nonsense! The peach blossoms are in bloom, how can there be no butterflies?"
The voice was still ringing, this time it was a coquettish female voice.
Yuying stood there, waiting for Luchen to come back, and by the way, she also admired the fiery peach blossom forest.
I don't know if this is a variety that will bear fruit.
Seeing the peach blossoms blooming so beautifully, Yuying thought aimlessly.
"My lady." It was Lu Chen who came back, "The one in front is Concubine Xi."
Hearing that it was Concubine Xi, Yuying quickly turned around and called Lu Chen, "Let's go, Lu Chen, let's go back quickly."
She had not forgotten the unpleasant incident that had occurred between her and Concubine Xi in Chengqian Palace not long ago.
"stop."
Well, it's too late.
Yuying turned around stiffly and saw Concubine Xi appear at the corner of the road holding Hongzhu's hand.
"I pay my respects to Concubine Xi."
Yuying bowed to Concubine Xi.
Concubine Xi looked Yuying up and down critically and said, "Get up."
Although she was very reluctant to let Yuying get up so easily, Concubine Xi was still concerned about the words that the prince had sent to her, so she could not openly embarrass Yuying.
"What? Are you running away as soon as you see me?" Concubine Xi raised her eyebrows and asked.
"I don't know how you managed to curry favor with the prince, and even make him speak for you." She muttered softly.
"Your Majesty has wronged me. I left because I was afraid of disturbing your pleasure of catching butterflies. I definitely did not run away when I saw your Majesty." Yuying said confidently.
Concubine Xi believed Yuying's words for the time being.
"Alright, I'm not the kind of person who wants to occupy the entire garden by myself. Since we've met, please accompany me for a walk."
Sure enough, Yuying collapsed when she heard this.
Concubine Xi was happy. If the hard approach didn't work, she would try the soft approach. After all, her status was higher than hers. What's the point of being favored?
Concubine Xi took the lead and walked onto a small path, and Yuying could only follow.
Hongzhu and Luchen followed behind them.
From the moment Concubine Xi called Yuying, Lu Chen became nervous, fearing that Yuying would be bullied by Concubine Xi.
Hongzhu, who was standing by, seemed to sense Luchen's discomfort and spoke to comfort her, "Don't worry. Our queen knows her limits and won't make things difficult for Concubine Jin."
As a personal maid beside Concubine Xi, Hongzhu naturally knew that the prince had sent a message to Concubine Xi. She also knew that Concubine Xi would not do anything to Yuying anymore.
After all, the reason why their queen has been able to survive so recklessly in the palace since she entered it is not only because of her origin in the Hesheli family, but also because of her biggest advantage. When she was a Manchu aunt in the mansion, she listened to Lord Soetu. Later, when she entered the palace, she listened to the emperor and the prince.
With Hongzhu's assurance, Lu Chen felt relieved. After all, she didn't know how the emperor would deal with her if Xipin and Yuying had a conflict and she offended Xipin instead of Xipin. On the contrary, if she allowed Xipin to bully Yuying, she would surely be beheaded.
It would be best if Concubine Xi didn't cause trouble.
Lu Chen turned his attention back to the two people in front.
Yuying followed Concubine Xi and walked forward without saying a word. From time to time, Concubine Xi would turn around to look at her, and she felt tired for Concubine Xi.
"My lady, how about I come forward and show you?"
Yuying suggested kindly.
Who would have thought that just this one sentence would make Concubine Xi so angry and humiliated.
"Who is looking at you? Noble Lady Jin, please don't flatter yourself."
Come on, this is still a tsundere.
"Yes, yes, yes, Your Majesty, it's getting late and the Emperor should be looking for me. How about we go our separate ways today? I will accompany you to visit the garden another day." Yuying brought up Kangxi, trying to get Concubine Xi to let her go.
Concubine Xi was angry again, "What? Lady Jin, are you showing off to me that you are the only one who is favored?" Concubine Xi glared at her fiercely, "If the emperor is looking for you, then wait until he sends someone."
Nothing worked, and nothing worked, so Concubine Xi started to argue with her.
But unfortunately, Yuying was helpless.
Seeing Yuying speechless, Concubine Xi's expression became even more aggressive.
Suddenly, Yuying seemed to remember something and said mysteriously to Concubine Xi: "My Lady, please come closer."
"What are you doing?" Concubine Xi asked impatiently.
"Your Majesty, this matter cannot be made public. Please come closer and I will tell you in secret." Yuying glanced at Hongzhu and Luchen behind her.
Concubine Xi didn't know what Yuying was doing, but she was curious, so she told the two of them to move away.
Seeing the two people step back and make sure they can't hear their voices, Concubine Xi said to Yuying, "Okay, you can talk now."
"Then I'll tell you." Yuying kept it a secret.
"If you want to say it, say it quickly! Why are you dithering?" Concubine Xi was anxious.
"Then what did I really say?" Yuying changed her tone, "Madam, I heard that you ate something bad and had diarrhea all night. Is it true?"
Yuying's tone was full of curiosity and sincerity.
Concubine Xi, Concubine Xi blushed.
"Who told you this?" Concubine Xi asked.
"My lady, don't worry about who told me this. Please tell me, is this true?"
"You..." Concubine Xi pointed at Yuying, her fingers trembling slightly.
With one final stomp of his feet, he left.
Now it was Yuying's turn to be happy, thanking Qingtao.
This person is just thin-skinned.
"Okay Lu Chen, let's go back."
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