Emperor Kangxi was naturally aware of her health condition; the illness she developed shortly after entering the palace was indeed a problem.
"I'll have someone send you some tonics later, so you can take good care of yourself."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
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The conversation between the two was stiff and polite. It was the first time Youqing had met Kangxi. She was not the type to be outgoing. She would only reply to what Kangxi said, which was already the greatest sincerity she could offer.
As an emperor, Kangxi was surrounded by people who flattered and fawned over him. It wasn't that there were no people like Youqing who were rather "cold" in attitude; there had been others before, and he had dealt with them all with "coldness."
He's not one of those domineering CEOs, princes, or emperors; he doesn't have any of those peculiar fetishes. He doesn't think that a woman's "coldness" towards him is special or a unique spark.
Emperors, above all others, are expected to be worshipped by all under heaven, and everyone must bow down to them. But you are a different kind of "firework," and you are the only one who looks down on them. When Emperor Kangxi encountered a woman who treated him like this, he would usually be even more indifferent than she was.
He took in women for three reasons: to balance the court, to ensure the continuation of his lineage, and to satisfy his own desires. It was not for playing any love games with women.
He could tell that Youqing's "coldness" was due to her personality, not a pretense of arrogance. In addition, due to special reasons, Kangxi showed great patience towards Youqing.
Even Kangxi's performance surprised Liang Jiugong.
Liang Jiugong served Emperor Kangxi for many years and could be said to be the person who understood Kangxi the most. He naturally knew Kangxi's attitude towards women and that he liked sensible and entertaining women.
Youqing is nothing like her. She's pretty, but her health is poor, so she might not even be able to win His Majesty's favor. Yet, His Majesty can still talk to her with a smile. Although she mostly talks nonsense, the fact that His Majesty can talk nonsense makes him think that this Consort Shu is extraordinary.
Kangxi held Youqing's hand and sat her on the couch. Even after she sat down, he didn't let go. It had been several months since Kangxi had truly experienced a woman.
He could only touch her occasionally, and with the grotesque face of the ghost in front of him, he had no time to think about anything else. Youqing was different; touching her was fine. Her hands were fair, soft, and delicate. Perhaps because of her body, they were cool to the touch even in summer, and felt more comfortable than the finest mutton fat jade.
Kangxi was truly reluctant to let go for a while.
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