Kangxi's behavior was something she didn't particularly like, but she couldn't refuse it.
It was almost noon, and Kangxi showed concern for her in every aspect, from food and clothing to daily necessities. He was a seasoned pro at heart; although he was usually pampered by women, he still had quite a few tricks up his sleeve when it came to quickly becoming familiar with one.
Emperor Kangxi was not ugly, spoke with style, and was never boring. He could even talk about the intricacies of an ornament without making people feel that he was deliberately showing off.
Youqing gradually became less nervous.
Looking at the beautiful woman who could chat and laugh in front of him, Kangxi felt at ease, proving that his charm was indeed undeniable.
At noon, Kangxi had lunch with Youqing at Jiangxuexuan. After lunch, Kangxi returned to Qianqing Palace. As the emperor, he did not spend much time with the harem, mostly in the evenings, and rarely appeared in the harem during the day.
The idea of an unexpected encounter in the Imperial Garden in novels and TV dramas is pure nonsense. In broad daylight, the emperor rarely appears in the harem, and even if he does, the area is cleared out.
With Kangxi gone, Youqing could finally breathe a sigh of relief.
Sangzhu looked at her with concern and asked, "My lady, are you alright?"
Youqing shook her head: "It's nothing, I'm just a little tired, I want to sleep for a while."
Sangzhu tidied the bed, helped Youqing to bed to rest, then loosened the curtains before leaving.
"System, tell me, what did you mean by that last sentence? Also, could Kangxi hear you talking to me?"
System: "Master, didn't I tell you that the system brought you here but was missing a part? That part is in Kangxi, and I can feel it."
Youqing asked, "Can't you take it back from Kangxi?"
The system said, sounding aggrieved, "I was thinking, I just tried it, and that part is closely related to Emperor Kangxi."
Youqing: "Then he won't suspect anything, will he?"
The system didn't know either; strictly speaking, the part that was separated from him was beyond his control, and the system didn't know much about Kangxi.
The system's silence caused Youqing to fall silent as well.
"Why did it have to happen to him of all people!"
The system couldn't provide an answer either.
The system suddenly said, "By the way, you spent so much time with Kangxi today, it should be good for your health. Don't you feel much better now?"
Youqing was so focused on being nervous that she didn't really notice the changes in her body. After the system pointed it out, she did feel much more relaxed.
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After returning to the Qianqing Palace, Emperor Kangxi did not immediately begin his official duties. Instead, he took a sheet of Xuan paper, dismissed the servants, and began to write and draw on it.
He can see ghosts whenever he touches a woman.
Ghosts cannot get close to Youqing; if you touch her, you will not see the ghost.
Today he is certain that he heard that particularly strange sound.
When he asked, Youqing's nervousness proved that she was lying; she could also hear that voice.
Looking at the contents on the Xuan paper, he circled the three words: "host," "system," and "Kangxi."
He was Emperor Kangxi. Based on his usual way of speaking and the subtle expressions on Youqing's face when her voice rang out, he felt that the "host" should refer to Youqing.
Finally, Kangxi drew a horizontal bar under "System".
What exactly is this "system"?
It is now certain that his ability to see ghosts whenever he touches a woman is related to Youqing. Once the connection is clear, Kangxi understands that to solve this problem, he must find the answer in Youqing.
Emperor Kangxi dared not be careless when dealing with strange occurrences.
He was a shrewd and calculating emperor. He was able to remain patient with Ao Bai when he was young and naive, and later he was able to take him down in one fell swoop. He relied on his meticulous planning.
He could handle powerful and cunning ministers, and he was equally confident that he could uncover the secrets of a young woman one by one.
Thinking this, he carefully examined the contents of the Xuan paper again, memorized them, got up, walked to the incense burner next to him, lit the Xuan paper, and placed it in the charcoal brazier. The Xuan paper gradually turned into ashes.
Emperor Kangxi breathed a sigh of relief, walked back to his desk, and began to read the memorials.
That evening, Kangxi went to Jiangxue Pavilion.
Upon hearing the sound of the whip striking the ground, Youqing quickly told the system, "Remember, don't speak later."
She was truly terrified.
"Yes, host."
Kangxi came in. Compared to the awkwardness at noon, he was quite familiar with her now. He held Youqing's hand very familiarly. If you didn't know better, you would think that the two had a very close relationship!
"Why are your hands so cold?"
"It's just an old ailment of mine, nothing serious."
"It's nothing serious, I'll have the imperial physician come and take a look at you."
The midday sun was scorching, and although her hands were still cold, they were much better than in the evening. When Kangxi came over at noon, he didn't focus on her hands.
"Your Majesty, please don't trouble yourself."
The imperial physician eventually arrived.
"Take a look at Consort Shu. In the middle of summer, why are her hands so cold?"
The imperial physician hurriedly examined Youqing's pulse. The physician who came today had actually examined Youqing's pulse before and knew about her problem, but since Kangxi was present, he still went through the process again.
After taking her pulse, the imperial physician said, "This is a lingering illness from before, and you need to take good care of yourself. I just took your pulse and found that you are in much better health than before. Just follow the prescription for dietary supplements."
Every medicine has its side effects, and Youqing's body can't withstand too much damage. It's best to nourish her gently.
Emperor Kangxi was also aware of Youqing's physical condition.
"In that case, you are responsible for taking care of Consort Shu's health. If anything goes wrong, I will hold you accountable."
The imperial physician knelt down and said, "This servant obeys the decree."
Emperor Kangxi waved his hand: "Alright, you may leave!"
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