"I, your Majesty, was shocked by the news that your storehouse was emptied yesterday. This is not your fault!"
"That's okay. I allowed it. The Queen and I are family. It doesn't matter where we put things. You're already an old man, and you're making a fuss about such a small thing."
Suo Etu was so choked up that he couldn't utter a word. Could this be explained by making such a fuss? Was the emperor overthinking it?
If this matter could really be ignored, he would definitely not say anything, and might even ask his wife to go to the palace to ask for some reward.
This is a treasure collected in Kangxi's private treasury. It is impossible for ordinary people to get it. Otherwise, he would not be worried that Kangxi would get angry and do the same as the previous emperor to depose the empress.
"If I remember correctly, your wife has also entered the palace today, right? She is in Kunning Palace now?"
"Your Majesty, I'm in Kunning Palace. After learning what Your Majesty did yesterday, Madam was very worried, so she wanted to come to the palace to persuade Your Majesty to return the things.
Of course, Her Majesty has your will on her, so it is only right for her to keep a few things she likes. Madam will not persuade Her Majesty to return them all, as she has to consider Her Majesty's reputation.
Your Majesty, rest assured. Although I am your uncle, I am also your subject. I stand by your side. Whether your Majesty agrees or not, I respect your decision."
Kangxi was speechless. He respected his decision. What decision did he respect? Didn't he just say that he agreed to the Queen's decision?
Why hadn't they noticed Suo Etu's stubborn nature before? The Empress didn't want to return it, and he didn't want it either. So were they still going to force her to return it?
No, I suddenly have a feeling that the queen is going to be wronged in her own Kunning Palace.
"Liang Jiugong, take your men to Kunning Palace right away. This is the imperial palace. If the queen has been wronged, I will kill you!"
"Yes, Your Majesty, don't worry. I will go right away."
Liang Jiugong rolled his eyes in his heart, after all, he was the one who suffered!
"Your Majesty has misunderstood me. My wife is a very kind person and is your aunt. How could your Majesty be wronged? I'll spare Eunuch Liang the trouble of making this trip."
"No, I'm worried. I seriously suspect that you came to my palace today just to buy time so that your wife can bully the queen.
Otherwise, how can I explain that I told you that this happened with my permission, but you insisted on asking the Queen to return the items in the Qianqing Palace?
I understand. They say you love the Queen the most, but that must be a lie from the outside world. The truth is that you treat the Queen badly, which is why you dare to bully her."
Soetu was completely confused. What had he done to deserve being treated badly by the queen?
The Queen is his niece who he has watched grow up since she was a child. He loves her the most. Otherwise, why would he be so concerned about her affairs after she entered the palace?
She came to the Qianqing Palace today because she was worried that Kangxi would be angry because of her actions yesterday, so she came to inquire about the news and plead for mercy.
Now that Kangxi has misunderstood his meaning, should he explain or not? After all, if he doesn't explain, his wife will probably suffer!
"What is the emperor doing? Why did you scare my uncle like this? Uncle, please get up quickly. You are already an old man, please take care of yourself."
"Why are you here? Have you been wronged?"
"You say I've been wronged? This palace is your territory, and I'm in my own Kunning Palace. Who has the guts to bully me? Are you asking for your life?
But what's going on with my uncle? Did he do something outrageous to anger you, so you're punishing him like this?"
"That's not the case. I explained to him for a long time that I allowed you to empty my warehouse, but he didn't believe it? I was worried that he was delaying me, so..."
Mu Sili understood that Kangxi thought she would be bullied by her aunt, so he was threatening Soetu.
"I know Your Majesty is worried about me, but I am truly fine. Your Majesty need not worry. However, I haven't seen my uncle and aunt for a long time. I'd like to invite them to dinner today. Is that okay with you?"
Did Kangxi dare to say he had any objections? His waist was being pinched by Mousse Pear!
The queens of the past were always dignified and gentle, and she looks no less so now, except that she is a little naughty and likes to pinch his waist.
"I have no objection, Liang Jiugong. Tell the imperial kitchen to prepare more dishes. I want to have a drink with Suo Etu at noon."
"yes."
Seeing that Kangxi really showed no signs of being angry, Soetu finally believed that Mu Sili's behavior did not anger Kangxi.
When he thought about how he had repeatedly refused to believe Kangxi, he broke out in a cold sweat. If Mu Sili had not come over, would he be getting beaten now?
It is possible. After all, Kangxi is already strong enough and it is really possible for him to do so!
The host and guests enjoyed the meal very much, and Soetu was about to leave the palace to do his business.
He was worried when he arrived and was full of sunshine when he left. That was enough. If something similar happens next time, he will no longer make a fuss.
"Seeing that the Empress is still as favored as before, I am relieved. Master, don't worry. What the Empress said is true. The Emperor and the Empress are doing well."
"I see. I'm sorry to have worried Madam."
In Chengqian Palace, Concubine Tong was quietly embroidering a screen. This was a gift she was preparing for Kangxi as a thank you for taking care of her.
Ever since she entered the palace two years ago, Kangxi has been very concerned about her. Although he didn't come often because of her poor health, she didn't think there was anything wrong with it.
She was a concubine, with only the empress and the imperial concubine above her. She was content with that. She wanted peace and quiet and seldom left Chengqian Palace, so the private affairs outside had no bearing on her.
Even if someone threw dirty water on Chengqian Palace, he and the queen would investigate thoroughly and deal with the person behind it directly. Her life was much better than when she was in the mansion.
She also heard about what happened yesterday. Although she was a little worried that the Queen would be held accountable, she didn't take it too seriously.
Just as Kangxi himself said, he and Mu Sili are husband and wife, it doesn't matter where their things are placed, and others have no right to interfere.
She was Kangxi's cousin, and even though she had no children, no one in the palace dared to say a word against her.
Moreover, she also lost the jealous thoughts she had at the beginning. Her health was not good, and if she really fought with others, she might hurt herself.
After all, a good attitude can help you live two more years. For example, she is quite satisfied with her current life.
"Your Majesty, Lord Soetu and his wife have already left the palace. Would you like to go to Kunning Palace and have a seat?"
"The Queen probably doesn't have time to see me right now. I'll see you tomorrow when I pay my respects. After all, it's all thanks to her that I can live such a comfortable life. I won't make things difficult for her."
"I understand."
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