The emperor came, and he seemed to be sure that the luggage of the imperial concubine was prepared for him.
This was something that none of the palace servants in Yikun Palace had expected.
Ruizhu was stunned, and looked at each other with Nanny Dong for a moment, then she lowered her head, her heart beating like a drum.
Such a huge misunderstanding...
Oh no, there's a set of gold armor next to it! This is Master Fulu's size.
If the emperor suddenly wants to try it on, he will immediately notice something. What should we do then
Having been with Yunxiu for many years, Ruizhu knows the emperor's temper very well. He is unlimitedly tolerant of his master and also cares about his master's response.
As the ruler of the world, what the emperor believes is right, and no one can disobey.
In this case, how could she dare to explain at this critical moment, Your Majesty, this is not prepared for you, but for Young Master Fulu.
I'm afraid he's just tired of living.
Ruizhu's throat was a little dry, and she secretly looked up at Yunxiu, only to see that her master quickly concealed her surprise, without any sense of nervousness, and her expression was extremely calm.
Upon closer inspection, there is nothing wrong with that smile, but I also feel a little... distressed.
She seemed to have seen this kind of scene before. Was it the Longevity Festival or some other festival
Yun Xiu was speechless, and also had a vague sense of familiarity, but before she could think about it carefully—
She looked at the filled mahogany boxes and felt a wave of heartache.
There is nothing special about the food and daily necessities, just prepare a portion, but the unique secret recipe developed by Guo Luoluo is not easy to make, and those medicines for injuries are worth a fortune.
She took out all the best things from the bottom of her box and gave them to Fulu willingly, but now they are benefiting the emperor.
Anyone would feel sad.
She caught a glimpse of the golden armor not far away. While Kangxi was still immersed in joy, Yun Xiu suppressed her heartache. Her cheeks flushed as she thought quickly. She spoke softly, "Your Majesty is leading the army in person. I can't help but worry about you. After thinking about it, I can only pack your bag and do my best. I only hope that Your Majesty can take care of your body, put an end to the chaos and return victorious soon."
After saying this, she lowered her eyes with a hint of reluctance: "If Your Majesty is free, please don't forget to send me a message, or let me know that I am safe..."
The emperor couldn't describe the feeling in his heart. It felt itchy as if a feather was scratching his heart, sweet as if he was soaked in honey, and tight as if he was pricked by a needle.
It is said that the land of beauties is the home of heroes. He knew that if he continued like this, he would not be able to bear to leave the palace.
Kangxi took a deep breath, hugged Yunxiu tightly, carefully protected her belly with his right hand, and whispered a few words: "All is up to you. Don't call me."
The dragon eye under his chin looked lifelike. Yun Xiu buried her head in his shoulder and smiled, but her voice was gentle: "Your Majesty, please don't forget it."
Seeing His Majesty and Concubine Yi being so affectionate with each other, the Yikun Palace became so quiet that you could hear a pin drop. Peihuan, the senior palace maid who had never seen such a scene, slowly closed her mouth, and the sound of her heartbeat began to thump again.
She looked at Ruizhu, who nodded slightly, so Peihuan tiptoed forward and was about to put away her armor.
Just at this moment, Liang Jiugong sighed secretly, touched his cheek, and turned to the ring with a blank look, which scared her. She quickly retracted her hand, and cold sweat gradually broke out on her back.
Yunxiu seemed to have thought of something, and gently pulled herself out of Kangxi's arms. She pointed with her finger and said with a smile, "Look at my memory. I almost forgot that the armor was given to Fulu by the crown prince to encourage him to fight bravely against the enemy. But people with short memories have bad memories, and I just remembered it today. Why don't you pass it on for me, the boy will be so happy."
Before Kangxi could agree, she stood on tiptoe to straighten his collar, smiling and saying, "Swords and knives are blind on the battlefield. If Fulu gets hurt, you can give me the medicine I prepared for him... After all, he is my child, so please take care of him."
The Imperial Concubine concealed her heartache and put emphasis on the word "medicine".
Ruizhu and Nanny Dong pricked up their ears and finally breathed a sigh of relief!
It's finally come full circle.
Yunxiu's attitude of seeking benefits for Fulu was very natural, and Kangxi didn't think about anything else at all.
He liked the way she took it for granted as her nose was surrounded by the sweet fragrance, even though in the eyes of others, it was typical of being spoiled.
"When did I say I wouldn't take care of him?" Kangxi took her hand again, smiling, "Xiu Xiu, just relax."
A huge weight lifted off his chest, and Yunxiu felt better.
Then, it was the emperor's turn to feel worried.
Kangxi sighed and gave her a lot of instructions: "During the days of the expedition, I will leave Little Li to you. Just tell the Ministry of Internal Affairs if you want anything, and punish him if he is not satisfied. I will ask the Crown Prince and the Fourth Prince to look after those two troublemakers, Little Nine and Little Ten. Everything else will remain the same."
"Don't eat anything cold. I've asked Court Judge Chen to be on standby at all times..." He softened his brows and said, "The war won't drag on until winter. I have to watch our little princess being born."
Yunxiu's eyelashes trembled, and a complex expression welled up in her peach blossom eyes. Then she heard Kangxi pause and lower his voice and said, "I look forward to receiving a letter from Concubine Yi, at least one every ten days. Once it's written, have someone give it to the Crown Prince, and it will be delivered to me in a few days."
The slight emotion that Yun Xiu had just felt disappeared without a trace in an instant: "..."
One every ten days
It doesn't hurt your eyes to read it, but it hurts my hands to write it.
What's more, the war is in full swing and you may have to return. We spend a lot of time together day and night, so why write a letter
"Your Majesty." She couldn't help it, "Your Majesty..."
Kangxi narrowed his eyes and looked at her, his brows revealing an expression of unquestionable determination. Yunxiu choked and finally said, "I obey your command."
Hearing the answer he wanted, Kangxi nodded with satisfaction, kissed her forehead, and said softly: "I will go to the battlefield tomorrow. There are important things waiting for me in the imperial study. I will come to see you later." After that, he called out: "Liang Jiugong."
Liang Jiugong smiled and bowed in response, and then smiled and asked someone to lift up the two mahogany boxes and the majestic golden armor: "Be careful with them! If they fall or get bumped, you can ask for your responsibility..."
Yun Xiu watched the mahogany box disappear outside the threshold, and the heartache surged over her once again, making her feel like she had difficulty breathing.
She regretted it.
"Ruizhu." After a long while, she said slowly, "I have already paid for the valuable medicine. Tell me, why is the emperor still torturing me?"
As soon as the words fell, the word "ghostwriting" suddenly popped up in my mind, but...
She waved her hands and said weakly, "Forget it, I'll do it myself."
******
When the emperor left the palace, the happiest among all the princes were the ninety-two princes, Yin'er and Yin'e.
The Ninth Prince calculated that it would take at least two to three months for the emperor to lead the army in person. Besides, no one knew better than him how difficult the leader of the Dzungar Khanate was to deal with.
Galdan was worthy of the title of a hero. This time he fell into a delaying tactic, which forced him to flee in a panic. He made a comeback a few years later and re-levied the war, which consumed several times the manpower and material resources of the court. It was one of the few regrets in the old man's life.
The Ninth Prince struggled for a long time, and then whispered with the Tenth Prince. After school today, the two of them finally came to the Eldest Prince's courtyard together.
The eldest wife was directing the servants to pack their bags, and the instructions were issued in an orderly manner, which made people feel comfortable. The eldest prince seemed to only agree with her. No matter what the wife said, he would say yes repeatedly and rub her back with a smile.
When the maid led them in, this was the scene Yinzhen saw.
“…” The Ninth Prince simply couldn’t bear to watch it, but for the sake of the greater good, he endured it!
So he called out politely, "Big Brother."
The tenth prince also called out honestly, "Big Brother."
Yinzhi's hair stood on end when he was called that. He touched his nose and said carefully, "Ninth brother, has my elder brother offended you recently? The improvement in my riding and archery skills is all my credit. You can't deny it."
Yinzhen began to doubt his life. This man and the Prince of Zhi who had competed with his second brother in his previous life were like two different people.
But I felt a little embarrassed because my sister-in-law was watching me!
He laughed dryly, "Big brother, you misunderstood. I didn't deny it. I just came to your house this time because I have some advice to give you. I'm sincere about it."
He winked at the Tenth Prince, who nodded and thought for a moment before saying loudly, "Brother, don't be too greedy or you will lose face for our Aisin-Gioro family and make a fool of yourself!"
…
Is this advice
The eldest prince's face instantly turned as black as the bottom of a pot.
Yinzhen added without looking away: "Brother, you must keep an eye on Prince Yu and follow him closely, so as not to bring trouble to the army by being indecisive."
The Tenth Prince sighed in his heart and spoke out his true feelings without realizing it: "Ninth Brother, one is greedy and reckless, and the other is indecisive. The two of them complement each other perfectly."
The next moment, they were driven out by the furious eldest prince.
From inside came the earnest persuasion of the eldest wife: "The words of the ninth and tenth brothers are just a little blunt. I think their words are not unreasonable. Why are you chasing them away?"
A heart-wrenching blow.
"..." The eldest prince was so angry that he was fuming. In the end, he didn't dare to vent his anger on Fu Jin. He twisted his face and smiled apologetically, "I think it's getting late. It's not a good idea for them to stay too long. If they delay the farewell tomorrow morning, wouldn't it be a loss?"
The first wife sneered: "You are talking a lot of truths. Did you understand what the tenth brother said? Don't be greedy and reckless..."
"Yes, yes, yes. Don't be too greedy and reckless, Fu Jin. I will remember this. I will remember it firmly and will never forget it."
When the Ninth Prince returned to the courtyard, he was stunned when he saw Zhang Youde beside Yun Xiu.
"Mother... is there something important you need me to tell you?" He asked tentatively, with his hands behind his back.
"The Imperial Concubine said that she has a problem that only the Ninth Prince can solve." Zhang Youde smiled like a flower, "So, I came to see you, Prince."
"Troubles?" Yinzhen immediately perked up, "Tell me."
Zhang Youde glanced at the Ninth Prince's small arms and legs, hesitated for a moment, and finally told everything according to his master's instructions: "Write a letter."