Emperor Kangxi was worried about having others take care of her, especially since this was a military camp full of men, so he personally led her to her room to rest.
The intimate way Kangxi held Youqing in his arms shocked many people.
"Lord Dai, what exactly is the relationship between this Mr. You and His Majesty?"
Even if His Majesty values someone highly, he wouldn't personally "serve" that person, would he?
Dai Zi glanced at the military officer and said, "Mind your own business and don't meddle in His Majesty's affairs."
Upon hearing this, the military officer immediately realized, "Lord Dai is right."
He had been living a comfortable life for too long and had almost forgotten the Emperor's temperament. The Emperor couldn't tolerate others telling him what to do and wanted to live a peaceful life, minding his own business.
No one dared to comment, but their intimate actions left everyone present with endless room for imagination.
After leaving the banquet venue, Kangxi picked her up and carried her all the way to the room. As soon as he put her down, Youqing suddenly tugged at Kangxi's clothes, looking at him with hazy eyes, making Kangxi's heart pound.
Come to think of it, it really has been a long time since he's touched a woman. For a normal man like Kangxi, this is truly a hardship! Now, he has a beauty in his arms, and she's even drunk.
How could he possibly resist?
Who are you?
"How could you forget who I am?" Kangxi said with a hint of helplessness.
At this moment, Youqing said "Oh": "I remember now, you are the dog emperor."
Dog Emperor?
Emperor Kangxi's face darkened.
How did he become a dog emperor?
"How could you do this? You're always hovering around me, and even when you're not around, you keep popping into my head and bothering me. Do you know how annoying you are? Get out of my dreams right now!"
Kangxi was pleasantly surprised to hear this. It seemed that Youqing was not without feelings for him after all!
"Since you like me, why are you still arguing with me? Wouldn't it be better if we just got along well?"
"Oh no, you have so many women, what am I going to do? I don't like it, you're so annoying, how can you say you like me but have other women... I hate you..." she said, her voice breaking with tears.
Kangxi quickly coaxed, "It's all my fault, I'm the one who has wronged you."
It is said that people speak the truth when they are drunk. Kangxi finally understood the crux of the problem between the two. It was not that there was no affection between them, but that Youqing cared about his harem.
Emperor Kangxi could only admit his mistake; he couldn't turn back time, and he couldn't change what had already happened.
All he could do was provide her with a sense of security in the days to come.
"It's all your fault, I hate you... Waaah... Go away..."
"I won't leave, I'll stay with you."
People who are drunk may say anything, and they may express emotions that they are not usually aware of. This is common, but Youqing is still very social.
She didn't know she had a low alcohol tolerance, and she had only drunk a little. In modern times, she had drunk a little when having dinners and social events with her colleagues, and her alcohol tolerance was quite good. But who knew that her body in ancient times would not be able to handle alcohol?
I drank too much in no time and said things I shouldn't have. If I had just passed out from drunkenness, it would have been fine, but those images are stuck in my mind like they're glued on with superglue. It's terrifying.
On the way back, Youqing remained silent. Kangxi, having confirmed Youqing's feelings for him, was in a good mood. The two, one sad and one happy, were in the same carriage.
A faint awkwardness permeated the air.
Kangxi spoke first: "I will go to the estate with you." His attitude was natural, as if nothing had happened about Youqing revealing the truth after drinking.
Upon hearing this, Youqing saw that he wasn't embarrassed. Although she was still embarrassed inside, she remained calm on the surface.
"Don't you have to attend court?"
Although the grand court assembly is not held every day, he has not returned to the palace for three consecutive days.
Is this somewhat inappropriate?
"I have changed the rules for the Grand Court Assembly, it doesn't matter."
Change the rules?
This isn't good! But since he was willing, Youqing didn't say anything more.
When they returned to the estate, it was already dark. After dinner, Kangxi planned to go to Youqing's room, intending to do something, simply to do some farming and express some of his pent-up joy. However, Youqing refused.
“I’m not busy while you’re away. I’ve finished all the work on the farm. Find yourself a room to sleep in!” With that, she closed the door without giving Kangxi a chance to speak.
Kangxi looked at the door panel in front of him and smiled. It was good that there was a reaction. His anger and embarrassment meant that he still remembered what he had said and done.
Kangxi told himself that he couldn't rush things, he should take it slow, and that haste makes waste.
He had the room next to Youqing's cleaned up, and that night, the two people, separated only by a wall, both suffered from insomnia.
Kangxi was mainly excited, while Youqing's feelings were much more complicated: shyness, embarrassment, unease, and a hint of surprise. She truly hadn't realized her feelings for Kangxi.
Youqing was the kind of person who was slow to realize her feelings. She thought Kangxi was a good person, and that she might marry him if he weren't the emperor. However, she didn't know that she had already developed such deep feelings for Kangxi.
Youqing was momentarily stunned, not knowing when it had happened and only now realizing it.
She didn't know what to do. She had already made it clear that she didn't want to enter the palace. Besides, with Kangxi's huge harem, this was something she absolutely couldn't tolerate.
So what if I understand my feelings? Let it be! Maybe as time goes by, Kangxi will grow old, ugly, and become an old man, and then he won't like me anymore!
I thought about it all night and didn't fall asleep until it was almost dawn.
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