Her ears inevitably turned bright red.
It wasn't that she liked Emperor Kangxi as a person; it was simply that she couldn't resist a pleasant voice.
"This painting was specially painted for you by me. Do you like it?"
Youqing had no ability to appreciate art and couldn't tell the difference between good and bad. However, since it was painted by the emperor, the quality of the painting was no longer important.
"Of course I like it."
"If you like it, that's fine."
The two talked for a while longer, and then it got late, so they could rest.
The two went to the bedroom next door, where Liang Jiugong had already prepared hot water. Youqing took a bath with the help of Sangzhu and Chengying. When she came out, Kangxi had also finished bathing.
Youqing was just a concubine. According to the rules, if she were to serve the emperor, she would have to be carried to the Qianqing Palace. Although it wouldn't be like in the TV series where she was washed clean, wrapped in a quilt, and carried in by eunuchs, at least it wouldn't be like now, where Emperor Kangxi came to her residence.
For Emperor Kangxi to personally visit someone, it must be someone who is at least the head of a palace.
Only the Empress of the highest rank is qualified to live in the main hall. Those of lower ranks, such as Consorts, Lady-in-Waiting, and Noble Ladies, live in the side hall or the rear chamber. If the Emperor were to personally visit the residence of a Lady-in-Waiting or Noble Ladies and stay overnight in the side hall while someone else is still living in the main hall, it would not be in accordance with the Emperor's dignity.
Jiangxue Pavilion doesn't have a main hall or side halls, so there's no need to worry about appearances.
Kangxi lay on the bed, holding a book in his hand. In the dim candlelight, he seemed much more amiable. Youqing was still a little nervous, as this was the first time she had ever slept in the same bed with a man.
A man who was a complete stranger to her, whom she had only met less than 24 hours ago, and she was not prepared for what was about to happen.
Seeing her approach, Kangxi put down the book in his hand and said with a smile, "It's getting late, let's get settled!"
Youqing climbed onto the bed, looking somewhat dazed.
In Jiangxuexuan, she slept on a canopy bed, which wasn't actually very big. With Kangxi outside, if Youqing wanted to get in, she had to get past him, a very long process, and Kangxi was watching her with a half-smile.
Youqing, emboldened by some unknown source, glared at him fiercely.
If Youqing glared at him fiercely in front of outsiders during the day, Kangxi would probably be unhappy, but this was in bed, so he treated it as a bit of fun.
Before Youqing could even climb inside, Kangxi scooped her into his arms. Youqing exclaimed, "Ah!" and cried out, "Your Majesty!!"
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