in2ebook Chapter 269: Kangxi finally wakes up from Longkodo's thoughts
Chapter 269: Kangxi finally wakes up from Longkodo's thoughts
Sorry, the plot of Liang Jiugong and Li Dequan in the previous chapter has been partially modified. It is changed to Liang Jiugong has not returned to Kangxi yet. Please be informed!
Hunting in Mulan Paddock is not something you can do immediately upon arrival. In the early stages, the imperial guards and imperial guards need to trap the prey in a designated place in advance. At the same time, a camp needs to be set up in Mulan Paddock. By the time all this is done, it is already the third day after arriving at Mulan Paddock.
In the imperial tent, Kangxi nodded with satisfaction when he heard that the preliminary work for hunting was completed. Seeing this, Longkodo's eyes flickered slightly and he said generously:
"In previous years, the emperor was always brave and unparalleled every time he went hunting in Mulan. This year, I and others will be amazed again. When the time comes, I will drink a cup with the emperor!"
Kangxi leaned back in his chair with a relaxed body, his thumb slowly stroking the jade ring, a smile appearing in his eyes.
"My cousin is very generous. I can't match him. Everyone will toast me. I'm afraid I'll get drunk again this year!"
Longkodo stroked his beard with a smile on his face.
"Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven. It is a great honor to have the honor of toasting you. I am looking forward to it. Your Majesty, please give me a chance!"
Kangxi and Longkodo were monarch and subject, as well as cousins, and had a close relationship. Kangxi smiled and nodded in agreement with Longkodo's request.
After Longkodo happily left, a little eunuch standing in the corner had a gleam of light in his lowered eyes. After a while, he took the opportunity to go out to do some work and secretly passed a message to Liang Jiugong.
After Longkodo left, Kangxi rubbed his brows tiredly. He had not rested well recently and had a lot of things to do. Most importantly, he had something on his mind, so his brows were always furrowed and had never relaxed.
"Meow~" At this time, a soft meow sounded in the tent. Kangxi paused and looked at Xixi who was curled up in the nest.
He waved his hand, and the next moment, Xixi was carefully carried to the little eunuch.
Kangxi took Xixi and first touched the back of its head, then gently pinched its cheeks, and finally scratched its chin. After a series of actions, Xixi squinted its cat eyes comfortably and meowed at its male owner.
"Meow~meow~"
Hearing the soft meow, Kangxi's frown finally relaxed a little. His movements became gentler, and just looking at Xixi, he couldn't help but think of another Xixi.
It was only ten days since he last saw the little girl, but it seemed to him as if more than ten years had passed. The days seemed to be no different from any other, but only he knew in his heart that he had not had a good rest since the hot spring incident that day.
It seemed like there was a piece of emptiness in his heart, and he knew that the missing part was the little girl. He tossed and turned, thinking about it day and night. How did things develop to this point?
Everything was fine before he left the palace, but everything changed because he accidentally mistook Chen Da Ying for a little girl. But it was obviously an accident and he did nothing wrong, so why didn't she even ask him, as if she had sentenced him to death?
He is the emperor, so what if he really favors Chen Da Ying?
He didn't even blame her for the way she looked at him at that time. Why was she so resolute? Did she want to never meet him again in her life?
When this thought came to his mind, Kangxi's heart skipped a beat. With the girl's stubborn nature, it seemed... it was not impossible!
The hand that was scratching Xixi's chin unconsciously increased its strength, and the tone of Xixi's meow suddenly changed. Only then did Kangxi come to his senses.
He didn't care about anything else, and suddenly stood up with Xixi in his arms, and was about to find the little girl, but then he sat down again at Li Dequan's surprised expression.
He stroked the back of Xixi's head soothingly and asked in a deep and rich voice that seemed no different from usual:
"Have you arranged everything for the concubines and their wives?"
Li Dequan was somewhat confused by the emperor's question and could only reply cautiously:
"Your Majesty, arrangements have been made for the concubines and their wives, and guards and imperial guards have been arranged to patrol the area."
Kangxi listened, and then, nothing more? He frowned and looked at Li Dequan.
Li Dequan suddenly broke out in a cold sweat on his forehead. It is said that serving the emperor is like serving a tiger. He has only served the emperor for ten days and has already experienced this deeply. At this moment, his brain is working frantically. What on earth does the emperor want to hear?
At this moment, Xixi, who was lying in Kangxi's arms, seemed to sense the change in the atmosphere and meowed uneasily.
This meow suddenly gave Li Dequan a flash of inspiration, like a fog dispersing, and he finally reacted and said quickly:
"But I heard that Concubine Niuhulu summoned all the ladies and the princesses and wives of Mongolians to have tea these two days. Many other ladies went there, but Concubine Xian seemed to be unwell. The imperial physician said it would be best for her to rest, so she did not go."
Upon hearing that the little girl was not feeling well, Kangxi stopped abruptly, and his expression, which usually did not show any joy, changed obviously.
Li Dequan secretly saw this and felt relieved, as it seemed that he had not guessed the emperor's thoughts wrongly. But at the same time, he was shocked that the emperor loved Empress Xian so much.
Thinking of this, he catered to his wishes and continued with his spirits:
"I also heard a piece of news. Although Concubine Xian did not go to Concubine Nianhulu's place, she did not stay there all the time. There is a small hill to the west of the camp. It is not very high, but it is an excellent place to watch the sunset. The Concubine Xian did not go anywhere in the past two days. She went to that small hill and stayed there until after sunset every day."
Stay out until sunset every day?
She was watching the sunrise alone.
Kangxi was startled, his eyes suddenly filled with emotions, and he suddenly remembered his first meeting with the girl. She once said that life on the farm was peaceful and lonely. The only thing out of the ordinary was that she would secretly run to the top of the mountain to watch the sunset when the servants were not paying attention.
Although there was a look of disappointment on her face at that time, there was more cunning and love. How did he respond?
He said that he had also watched the sunset over the Forbidden City quietly after a busy day of government affairs, and told the little girl where to view the most beautiful sunset from in the Forbidden City.
The timid little girl's eyes were sparkling with surprise at that time, and the memories of the two of them together now appeared in her mind like frames of paintings.
The last scene freezes on the day when Concubine Guo Luoluo tried to introduce the little girl to her third nephew. He could no longer suppress the friendship in his heart, and after the little girl left, he asked someone to invite her to Yuyin Pavilion.
What did he say to the little girl at that time?
"Then I will be Nanxi's husband, okay?"
"What happened that day was an accident, but my desire to be Nanxi's husband was not an accident. It is what my heart desires."
"Nanxi, have you agreed to my request?"
"You promised me to be Nanxi's husband."
"Nanxi, don't move. What I just said is true. You don't have to worry or be cautious. I am here for you. You just need to take care of yourself and wait for me to welcome you into the harem in a fair and dignified manner."
With the beautiful memories, Kangxi's emotions became more and more agitated. He had clearly promised to be the little girl's husband and he had clearly said that he would be responsible for everything, but when did he lose the little girl?
"emperor?"
Li Dequan looked at the emperor who suddenly stood up again, somewhat stunned and flustered. Kangxi hugged Xixi tightly and was about to give orders, but was interrupted by Longkodo's voice outside the tent.
"Your Majesty, it's getting late. We should set off."
When Kangxi was interrupted, he took a deep breath and thought, "It's okay. When he comes back from hunting, he will take the initiative to find the girl to explain. If she ignores him this time, he will... shamelessly stay and pester her."