Yun Xiu hesitated for a moment, put aside the hidden resistance in her heart, and still stretched out her hand, which was held in Kangxi's palm.
Liang Jiugong quickly moved a chair and placed it next to the Emperor's. Then he smiled at her attentively and immediately stepped aside.
Yun Xiu: “…”
Yunxiu felt that everything was beyond her expectations.
Something even more wrong is coming!
The emperor had a gentle expression and a soft voice, and he said something like that...
She was stunned for a long moment and almost got goose bumps.
Yunxiu knew that her love for Kangxi would not be so easy to give up. As long as she left the ranks of those vying for favor, out of sight, out of mind, her love would slowly fade away over time.
Isn’t it the same with all the emotions in the world
These days, all she talked about and thought about were her children and her plans for the future. She never left the Yikun Palace and her life was fulfilling and comfortable.
Even without the emperor as the 'center of gravity', there's nothing wrong with it once you get used to it.
But this afternoon, Liang Jiugong suddenly conveyed the emperor's oral order, asking her to accompany him...
Even the Imperial Noble Consort had never accompanied the Emperor to the Qianqing Palace.
She has changed, could it be that the emperor has also changed? Not only is his behavior intimate, but his ability to speak sweet words has even improved.
Such words and such smiles are always shown only to the loved ones, showing their intimacy.
She didn't do anything, but she was treated like this. Why
Yun Xiu couldn't figure it out, so she had to be alert in secret to prevent herself from indulging in it. She lowered her head as if shy, automatically ignoring the first half of the compliment and pondering the meaning of the second half.
Tiring yourself out
Why are you tiring yourself out
Before she could figure out what was going on, Kangxi brushed her hair and smiled softly, "Look up."
The voice was low and teasing.
Yun Xiu pinched her handkerchief and resisted the urge to disobey the order.
Because she had a stern face when she lowered her head, she couldn't force a smile for the moment, so Concubine Yi had no choice but to give up, and thus she bumped into a pair of deep phoenix eyes.
In Kangxi's view, Yunxiu's delicate eyebrows were slightly frowned, with a look of deep disapproval under her dazed look, as if she was refuting his words and silently expressing her resistance, which was very vivid.
Being used to seeing Xiaoyi's docile concubines, no one dared to show such an expression in front of him.
The emperor was not angry at all, but laughed loudly: "You."
Xiuxiu was never afraid of him, and her feelings for him were the deepest and most genuine. She always greeted him with her best side, without a trace of neglect.
Look, I was afraid that she would be tired, so I advised her to dress casually, but she disagreed and even got a little angry.
It is said that women dress up to please themselves. Thinking of this, Kangxi felt relieved and a little happy. All the depression that had accumulated yesterday was completely dissipated.
The emperor pulled Yunxiu to sit down, put his big hand on her belly, and coaxed her gently, "It's my fault! I won't say anything more, just do as you wish."
Yun Xiu: “…”
She had made preparations early on, just waiting for the emperor to get angry, thinking that even if she became a laughing stock in the harem, she would never regret it.
But what kind of scene is this
Yun Xiu had a blank expression on her face and was in a trance. She opened her mouth, but her voice was rarely heard.
It seemed as if they had never been on the same page from beginning to end.
The baby in the belly seemed to know about the mother's predicament, and kicked with something, which happened to kick Kangxi's palm, which made him quite surprised. Then... there was a gurgling sound.
Yunxiu came back to her senses and her face suddenly turned red. She was hungry.
With a smile flashing across his eyes, Kangxi turned his head and glared at Liang Jiugong in the corner, "Why don't you serve the meal? You have no sense at all. You are the only one who is asking for my little prince's starvation!"
The tone is completely different from when you are coaxing someone.
This slave, it's fine if he just hides his head, but he can hardly see anyone! The meal should have been served long ago, but it was delayed until now.
Liang Jiugong moved his feet away from the pillar, feeling like crying but without tears.
Well, it's all our family's fault.
His Majesty and Concubine Yi are getting along so lovingly, who dares to disturb them
The atmosphere was so thick that it made his teeth ache and he wished he could hide underground.
Who dares to interrupt at this time? Do you think your life is too long
Your Majesty, please don’t chop him to pieces!
Kangxi reprimanded him, and Liang Jiugong could only admit his fault and said with a smile: "Yes, I am too ignorant... Please forgive me, Your Majesty, and Your Majesty, I will serve the meal right away..."
After saying this, he ran away at the speed of the wind and disappeared in an instant.
Yun Xiu was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter, dispelling the discomfort in his heart, and his brows relaxed a lot: "Your Majesty, why are you trying to scare him? The chief steward has worked hard and made great contributions, and he has always served you wholeheartedly."
She smiled brightly, but with a hint of anger, as if she had instantly found the way to get along with the emperor and relaxed.
Kangxi raised his eyebrows: "I didn't know when Liang Jiugong won the favor of Concubine Yi..."
After he finished speaking, he smiled, leaned forward, and gently kissed her forehead, "This is a punishment."
Yun Xiu suddenly opened her eyes wide.
"… Baocheng has been going to the Cining Palace frequently recently, saying that he wanted to teach Yinqi to speak Chinese." Kangxi had enjoyed the beauty's shocked look and smiled as he changed the subject, "I didn't believe him at first. But after testing him for a few sentences, Yinqi mastered all those simple titles."
Yun Xiu didn't have time to think about the kiss, and her attention shifted to her eldest son.
She was pleasantly surprised and asked, "Yinqi can speak Chinese now?"
Then she was filled with gratitude: "Thanks to the prince for not looking down on me and caring so much about me, I don't know how to thank you..."
After saying this, he thought about it carefully and smiled shyly: "The prince has everything he needs. I really can't think of anything to send him right now. How about the emperor give me some advice?"
This series of words were all spoken from the heart, how could Kangxi not know it
Every word touched his heart.
He was more and more satisfied with the prince. He was filial to his elders, friendly to his brothers, and a ten-year-old boy who could stand on his own, which made him very proud.
Which child is guaranteed to be excellent
There is also Concubine Yi. She is Baocheng's concubine mother, and the Imperial Noble Concubine and the Noble Concubine are also concubine mothers.
They were extremely secretive about the prince, and except on special occasions, they had to hold him in high esteem and respect... On ordinary days, they dared not even mention him at all.
If you want to make contact, it is with a purpose.
Even little Hesheli, the prince's aunt, was no different from these people.
What's worse, some people, like Tong Jia, felt so much resentment towards him and the prince...
Today, Concubine Yi said that she wanted to give Baocheng a gift because he taught Yinqi Chinese, and she also praised him for caring for his younger brother.
For a moment, the emperor couldn't describe the feeling in his heart. He just felt sour and soft, and his eyes looked at Yun Xiu softer.
Kangxi waved his hand and said with a smile: "The prince is my elder brother, and these are what he should do. As for the thank-you gift, there is no need for it..."
Being stared at by Yun Xiu with expectation, he paused and immediately changed his words: "... There's no need for Xiu Xiu to worry about it. I'll deliver it for you."
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The news that Kangxi summoned Concubine Yi to accompany him quickly spread throughout the six palaces, causing a stir.
The current emperor is wise and brave, with great talent and strategy. He is not a lustful person. Since he ascended the throne, he has never allowed concubines to accompany him to the Qianqing Palace.
But now he broke the rules, and when he was busy with government affairs and had not used the green card for many days, he let the pregnant Concubine Yi accompany him... How could it not shock people? !
For a time, people had a new understanding of Yunxiu's favor.
The eyes of the concubines were all focused on the Yikun Palace. There was jealousy, malice, but mostly envy.
The ladies of low status could only envy her in their hearts, hoping that one day they could be as favored as Concubine Yi. Even when she was pregnant, the emperor's favor to her did not diminish in the slightest.
Most of the ladies above the rank of concubine were tearing embroidered handkerchiefs and smashing teacups. They were jealous and envious, and cursed Yunxiu as a vixen in their hearts.
…
Concubine Hui, who lived in the Yanx Palace, happened to talk about this matter with her confidant.
"Concubine Yi is really capable. She makes the emperor miss her all the time." She lifted the lid of the tea and blew gently. Her expression was calm and she said with a faint sigh, "She is the first one."
The head maid Ying'er was massaging her back and was puzzled when she heard this: "There are so many beauties in the palace, but the emperor didn't favor any of them, but summoned Concubine Yi who was five months pregnant. Your Majesty, this is against the rules..."
She knew that Concubine Hui had gradually lost her desire to compete for favor, and in recent years, she had devoted herself wholeheartedly to the eldest prince, so she dared to bring up these things, which could be considered bold and presumptuous.
"Rules?" Concubine Hui flicked her nails and sneered, "If the emperor likes it, it's the rule. Did you see the Grand Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager object? No! Maybe they acquiesced and were happy to see it happen."
With the Fifth Prince by the Empress Dowager's side, Concubine Yi naturally had an advantage. Plus, she went to the Cining Palace every few days, joking and making fun of people, so didn't she win the favor of the ancestor
After saying this, Concubine Hui seemed to remember something and said meaningfully: "Look at Concubine Yi, then look at the others. They are not much different in appearance, but their intelligence is not comparable at all."
Speaking of this, Concubine Hui got angry, "... Even the blockhead has overestimated her. She stays in the side hall all day long, what a waste of her beautiful appearance!"
Ying'er knew exactly who her master was talking about.
That man was born in a humble family and was easy to manipulate, but he always refused to compete for favor or be used by the empress.
The force in her hands was lightened, and Ying'er advised, "Your Majesty, calm down. Since Lady Liang has no intention of making progress, just let her go. It will only add one more person to the greetings."
Seeing Concubine Hui sneer and keep silent, Ying'er lowered her voice again: "Eighth Prince is raised by Your Majesty, and he will be the helper of the eldest prince when he grows up. As for Concubine Liang, she is the Eighth Prince's biological mother after all, so she should not be treated coldly. Your Majesty should just turn a blind eye to her..."
After these words came out, Concubine Hui's expression eased a lot, "You are right."
Whenever Yinzhi was involved, she would show extreme patience.
Speak of the devil, and he will appear. Just as school was about to end, a loud and powerful voice came from outside the hall: "Mother!"
Concubine Hui suddenly showed a happy smile: "Yinzhi is here."
Waving her hand to ask Ying'er to stop massaging, Concubine Hui was about to get up when the eldest prince Yinzhi entered the inner room like a gust of wind.
The twelve-year-old boy, with his youthful appearance, already had the outline of a heroic figure, with a broad smile on his face, and it seemed that he had encountered something happy.
Before Concubine Hui could ask, she was shocked, "Yinzhi, why are you holding your eighth brother? It's nonsense."
The person in Yinzhi's arms was the two-year-old eighth prince Yinsi.
The eighth prince was still a toddler and couldn't walk properly. At this moment, he was held in his eldest brother's arms like a sack. He opened his eyes like black grapes and twisted his body slightly.
The panting wet nurse finally followed in and waited tremblingly by the side, fearing that if the eldest prince made a mistake, the eighth prince would fall...
"Mother, I'm happy." Yinzhi said with a smile, "In today's horseback archery competition, my son's score exceeded that of the crown prince!"