"Master, these are the items to be used for the baby's first birthday celebration. There are a few things I'm unsure about. Could you please take a look?"
Everything that reaches Youqing is of good quality, but even the best things depend on whether you like them or not.
For example, there are many styles of jewelry boxes, and you always have to choose the best one.
These miscellaneous things were quite trivial, and Youqing couldn't ignore them. She was so busy that she was dizzy, but she also enjoyed it.
However, Emperor Kangxi was not pleased.
"I haven't seen you for almost two days, can't you take a break?"
Emperor Kangxi was also busy, but the two of them usually worked together and were almost inseparable. Now, with only one person in the study every day, Emperor Kangxi was not used to it.
"What do you mean 'rest'? I'm terrified something will go wrong at your daughter's first birthday celebration, but you seem so relaxed."
"Why do these trivial matters yourself when you can delegate them to your subordinates?"
Youqing glared at him: "A daughter only comes once in her life, can't I even do my best to show her some love?"
In fact, it wasn't that Emperor Kangxi didn't value his daughters. He even doted on his daughter Youqing more than he did on Anle. In front of Anle, Kangxi was a complete doting father. In this respect, it can only be said that the two had different views.
However, Emperor Kangxi was also willing to seek common ground while reserving differences.
"That's true. How about this, I'll go with you."
Youqing was taken aback: "Aren't you busy anymore?"
Emperor Kangxi was naturally still busy, but said, "Being busy is endless, so taking a day or two off won't hurt."
Youqing laughed: "Don't be like that. You are an emperor. All the important matters of the world have to go through your hands. Don't delay important matters. I can handle these things."
"Really not going to?"
"No need. As her mother, I'm happy to do these things for her."
Emperor Kangxi didn't get a day or two off to help out, but he did participate quite a bit; after all, no matter how busy he was, he couldn't keep working non-stop.
The couple were happily busy preparing for Xiao Anle's birthday banquet, and the Crown Prince and the other older brothers, seeing this, also started making preparations.
Emperor Kangxi's attitude towards people largely determined a person's status. He cared deeply for Anle, not to mention his half-sister, he would even care about the daughter of his enemy.
Finally, the day of the baby's first birthday celebration arrived.
Since a banquet was to be held, the post station was not a suitable place. Fortunately, Youqing was wealthy and bought a sizable mansion, and the banquet was held at the new residence.
In You Qing's opinion, there were quite a few people who came, including a group of princes and officials. Of course, this was only in You Qing's opinion; in reality, this was not a large-scale royal procession.
It's not in the capital after all. If it were in the capital, just one member of the imperial family would be enough to fill up almost the entire mansion.
It was lively enough, though.
Kangxi held his daughter and placed her on the large table. As soon as little Anle got on, she started climbing around on it, picking up one thing to look at, putting it down and picking up another to look at, her eyes seemingly curious and confused, having a great time.
She was having fun, but she didn't stay still. She played with something different every time she played for a while. Finally, Youqing coaxed her, and she, with a stamp in her left hand and a book in her right, staggered over to Kangxi and Youqing, wanting a hug.
Emperor Kangxi quickly took his daughter into his arms.
"As expected of my daughter, she is truly capable."
With one hand holding a seal and the other writing, how could he not be skilled?
As soon as Kangxi finished speaking, everyone began to flatter him. He was clearly still a baby who knew nothing and knew nothing, but in everyone's mouth he became a beautiful and intelligent woman, a fairy who was unique in the world and rare in the heavens.
Youqing was completely dumbfounded. She looked at her silly-smiling daughter and wondered if what they were saying had anything to do with the baby she had given birth to.
However, this question was never asked.
While everyone was praising him, the Crown Prince and several princes felt uneasy. If they weren't mistaken, what Anle was holding earlier should be Kangxi's private seal, which was of extraordinary importance.
They had to be thankful that the Empress hadn't given birth to a son; otherwise, given her favor with the Emperor, what chance would they have?
At the same time, they all prayed in their hearts that the Empress would not have any more children; they were afraid.
They never knew that their Emperor would dote on a woman so much, to the point that he would give her the stars and the moon, and to bestow upon her the status and honor that all women in the world envy.
If another son is born, wouldn't that mean giving away the entire country as well?
At this moment, Youqing had no idea what the Crown Prince and the others were thinking. She only felt happy. She had watched her daughter grow up little by little. She had been pregnant for ten months and had experienced pain and pain. Watching her grow up and seeing her smiling face, Youqing felt that life was really good now.
As for the air conditioning and sugary drinks I used to dream about, they're nothing compared to my daughter.
After the lively banquet, the couple put their daughter to sleep and spent a sweet and happy adult night together.
Before going to sleep, Kangxi couldn't help but sigh, "It's not that it was unfortunate, but I couldn't give Anle the best."
Youqing felt that it was already very good; at least she was satisfied.
"This is already very good. If you really feel it's not good enough, just spend more time with her in the future."
While the Qing Dynasty found some merit in Emperor Kangxi's methods of raising children, it did not particularly align with them.
He tended to be stricter with his sons, but with his daughters, he was too busy to see them often. In addition, they all treated him like mice, showing more respect than affection. So, Kangxi was not very close to either his sons or daughters. Although he had feelings for them, he did not spend much time with them or show them much affection.
"Yes, I will definitely accompany our little Anle as she grows up."
Anle's existence was special to Kangxi. This child was born out of his love and expectations, so Kangxi naturally treated her differently.
"Okay, go to sleep."
Two days after the baby's first birthday celebration, the new prefect took office. This prefect was relatively young, came from the capital, and had previously visited Emperor Kangxi. He gave Kangxi some encouragement before Kangxi left Yangzhou.
After leaving Yangzhou, their next stop was Suzhou.
Suzhou was more bustling than Yangzhou. Originally, the area was in turmoil because of the salt merchants, but after Emperor Kangxi started drying sea salt, the salt merchants in Suzhou lost their influence.
The harvest was good, and the area was close to the sea, so the people were doing quite well.
They encountered no trouble along the way. Of course, this was due to the fact that they traveled along official roads, and the local officials had already received news of Kangxi's impending arrival and had made preparations in advance.
Schools have to cram at the last minute to prepare for inspections from above, let alone prepare for Emperor Kangxi's "incognito visits."
Therefore, wherever Kangxi looked, there was harmony and joy.
Emperor Kangxi didn't say anything when he saw it, but he privately told Youqing, "Tomorrow, accompany me out for a walk and see how the people of Suzhou live."
"good"
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