But at this point... let's just pretend he's blind! What can he do to expose us?
"My beloved concubine's hands are so beautiful that it's hard to find anyone in the harem who can compare to them."
"I found a recipe in a medical book and made some hand cream, which is why my hands are so smooth. If Your Majesty likes it, I will send the recipe to the Imperial Household Department so that my sisters can use it too."
Kangxi burst into laughter: "You're quite generous."
Youqing smiled and said, "It's not that I'm being generous, it's just that if His Majesty likes it, I'm naturally willing to part with it even if it hurts."
"She doesn't get jealous at all, which is better than the Imperial Noble Consort."
These words startled Youqing. She knew she wasn't destined for such a position and dared not surpass the Imperial Noble Consort. With a look of fear and unease, she said, "Your Majesty, your words are too kind to this humble concubine. How could this humble concubine compare to the Imperial Noble Consort?"
Kangxi did not continue on this topic: "Since you are willing to part with it, then send someone to deliver it to the Imperial Household Department. I think the people in the harem will remember your kindness."
Youqing smiled but remained silent; she certainly didn't expect anyone in the harem to remember her kindness.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
"It's getting late, let's get settled!"
Then came the long night. There was originally a pair of birds on the roof of Jiangxue Pavilion. Hearing the sounds coming from inside the house, they flew away together, whether out of shyness or something else.
Liang Jiugong, who was guarding the door, couldn't help but sigh inwardly. He hadn't realized that Youqing was so likable. Seeing that His Majesty was in the most interest at Jiangxue Pavilion, he became even more confused about His Majesty's personality.
The commotion in the house lasted for about half an hour, which shows how intense it was.
The matter of Consort Cheng being "humiliated" in the kitchen has come to an end. Youqing was unharmed and received many rewards. Consort Tong was the only victim among them.
On the surface, Emperor Kangxi no longer showed exclusive favor to Youqing, and the harem returned to peace. However, many people were secretly harboring resentment, and no one knew what kind of turmoil would brew next.
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