When he thought about how happy Mu Sili would be when she woke up and heard the news he brought, he felt much better, and the unpleasantness he had just felt when he met the palace maid dissipated a little.
When Liang Jiugong arrived at the Yiku Palace, he was dragged away by Zhang Qiyong to have tea. Kangxi never came out after he went in. The empress was resting at this time, and the emperor was probably resting too.
It was just right that they could have some free time now, so they didn't need to guard it all the time. The tea room wasn't far away, so they could let the eunuch watch over it. When the masters woke up, they could let them know and they would come over to serve them.
"Zhang Qiyong, does Concubine Yi know that you're being lazy like this?"
"Look at what you said, the Queen must know, otherwise how could my brother dare to do this."
Concubine Yi was a compassionate person towards her servants, so she naturally wouldn't care about these trivial matters. In addition, she was usually very caring and generous to these servants, so the servants in Yikun Palace were all very loyal.
Liang Jiugong was actually a little envious when he heard this. You know, although he was the chief eunuch of Kangxi, there were many people who were eyeing his position.
He has to be vigilant every minute and every second. Not to mention being lazy, if he has this idea, he has to be prepared to be replaced by others.
When he thought about how he had worked so hard to climb to this position and that he would be replaced by others one day because of laziness, he dared not be lazy anymore, that is, he stayed in Yiku Palace. If he was in any other palace, he would not leave.
"Let's go. I think the Emperor and the Empress will take a while to wake up. It's a good time for us to chat."
"good."
Zhang Qiyong went to have tea with Liang Jiugong, and Wen Xin was guarding outside the door. She was the senior palace maid beside Mu Sili. When Zhang Qiyong was not there, she had to be there, otherwise it would be over if someone took advantage of her.
An hour later, Mu Sili woke up slowly and was a little surprised to see Kangxi sleeping beside her.
"When did the emperor arrive? Why didn't you wake me up?"
"It wasn't long, just an hour or so. I saw you were sleeping soundly and couldn't bear to wake you up. I was also a little tired, so I rested for a while.
It's just right that you woke up. I have some news to tell you. There are many pregnant concubines in the palace now, and the Royal Mother is preparing to take the Royal Mother to Mount Wutai to fulfill a vow.
There was no one to take care of Xiaowu, so the Queen Mother planned to send Xiaowu to Yiku Palace, and then send Xiaowu to Ningshou Palace when they came back.
However, I think the Empress Dowager's intention is that Xiaowu will be raised in Yikun Palace from now on. After all, the princes have to go to live in the prince's residence when they are six years old, so there is no need to toss back and forth."
Mu Sili showed an expression of disbelief, and Kangxi couldn't help laughing at her expression.
"Is what the Emperor said true? That's wonderful. I was worried a few days ago that Xiaowu, who is already four years old, still can't speak Manchu or Chinese.
I was afraid that he wouldn't get along with the other princes when he entered the Upper Study. Now that he's back with me, I'll make the most of my time to tutor him and help him master these two subjects as quickly as possible."
It was only after hearing what Mu Sili said that Kangxi realized that the Empress Dowager had raised Yinqi for four years but had never taught him Manchu or Chinese. He looked a little unhappy.
A prince of the Qing Dynasty actually doesn't know his own mother tongue. It would be a shame if people told them!
Perhaps it was because Kangxi's expression was really ugly, Mu Sili realized what she had said and hurriedly explained to Kangxi.
"Your Majesty, please don't misunderstand me. I am not saying that the Queen Mother treats Xiao Wu harshly. On the contrary, the Queen Mother dotes on Xiao Wu very much.
However, the Empress Dowager was from Khorchin and only spoke Mongolian. After living in the Qing Dynasty for many years, she only learned some simple Manchu and Chinese. It was really difficult for her to teach Xiaowu.
In addition, Mongolian has always been spoken in Ningshou Palace. In such an environment, Xiaowu is bound to be assimilated. Even if he is taught Manchu and Chinese, he will inevitably forget them because he is still young.
That's why I am a little worried that when Xiaowu enters the upper study, he will not be able to keep up with the progress of other princes because he cannot speak Manchu or Chinese, and he will feel inferior.
Now that Xiaowu can return to Yikun Palace and be placed under my care, I will do my best to help him catch up with his Manchu and Chinese, and never let him fall behind."
Kangxi looked at Mu Sili with some discomfort. How could he not know that Concubine Yi had such ambitions? Perhaps it was just another fleeting enthusiasm!
Forget it, that's just her personality. It's up to him, as her father, to do this. Otherwise, he's afraid that when Empress Xiaozhuang and the others return, Xiaowu still won't have learned both Manchu and Chinese.
"You are pregnant now, so this is not something you should worry about. I will find a teacher to teach Xiaowu. You just need to take care of your body and don't overwork yourself."
"I understand. When will I go to pick up Xiaowu?"
"Three days later, but don't run away. It's not even three months yet. Stay in Yikun Palace honestly. I'll have Liang Jiugong send Xiaowu over."
"Okay, I understand."
Three days later, the Queen Mother handed Yinqi to Liang Jiugong with a look of reluctance, and told him to tell Mu Sili to write to her more often, as she wanted to know whether Xiaowu was doing well after returning.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will definitely pass on your message. You know that Concubine Yi is a filial daughter. Even if you don't tell her, she will often inform you of the news about the Fifth Prince."
When the empress dowager thought about it and realized that it was true, she was not so sad anymore and just thought that Xiaowu had gone to the prince's residence.
Kangxi had mentioned to her yesterday that Concubine Yi said that if the baby in her belly was a princess, she would give it to her to raise and let her enjoy the happiness of family.
However, she did not agree to this. When Concubine Yi gave Xiao Wu to her to raise, she was already the mistress of a palace. According to the rules, she could raise Xiao Wu by herself.
If Kangxi had not been afraid that I would be lonely and had not taken him in to raise him, I am afraid I would not have had the happiness of these years.
Now Concubine Yi still wants to give her the princess in her belly to raise. She thinks that giving her the princess and letting her enjoy the happiness of family life is fake. She wants to be lazy and let her help raise the princess while she lives a leisurely life.
She has to raise her own child by herself, she won't help her raise one. Xiaowu has already exhausted most of her energy, and if there is another one, she will probably be exhausted.
As she thought about it, the Queen Mother actually laughed.
Seeing her like this, Empress Xiaozhuang was worried that she was reluctant to leave Xiaowu, so she called her to her carriage.
"Qiqige, are you okay?"
"Why would the Empress ask that? My daughter-in-law is fine."
"Then what were you laughing at just now? Are you so happy about sending Xiaowu away?"
"Your Highness, you misunderstood. I smiled because I remembered what the Emperor said yesterday about Concubine Yi saying she wanted to give the little princess in her belly to me to raise so I could enjoy the happiness of family.
The daughter-in-law was not exaggerating. Concubine Yi definitely wanted to be lazy, so she was eager for her daughter-in-law to help her raise the children so that she could live a carefree life alone.
The daughter-in-law works hard to help her raise the children, but she is just enjoying herself, and the daughter-in-law won't do that."
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