Chapter 224: Two People Return Together
Chapter 224: Two People Return Together
But at the same time, Kangxi also felt sorry for Ji Nai. Even though Ji Nai seemed very positive about sending Saiyinchahun to Shoukang Palace, she had shed countless tears in her heart. But she could only smile and not reveal any emotion.
Kangxi was a rare visitor to Shoukang Palace, and the Empress Dowager was surprised and delighted to see him. Kangxi's movements were smooth and he kept caring for his mother, but his eyes kept drifting to Ji Nai.
It is undeniable that the moment he saw Kangxi, Ji Nai wanted to cry. It was as if he had a lot of grievances in his heart, and when he saw the person closest to him, he finally couldn't hold it in anymore and was about to burst out.
The nanny beside the Empress Dowager could no longer bear it. First, Concubine Rong was unruly and refused to leave after sending the prince here. Then, His Majesty came in a hurry without even changing his court clothes.
It was clearly decided that their master would raise the prince, and Saiyin Chahun was already the prince of their Shoukang Palace, so what were these people doing? Making such a fuss, it was as if their master was trying to snatch the child away.
"Look, His Majesty and Rongpin are really in sync. They are both so reluctant to leave our prince and have come here in such a hurry. It seems that Shoukang Palace will be lively in the future."
The nanny's words were sarcastic and emphasized that Saiyinchahun was the prince of their Shoukang Palace, which made Kangxi and Ji Nai's faces gloomy instantly.
Before Kangxi could say anything, the Empress Dowager started to reprimand him, "The masters are talking, it's not your turn to speak. If you can't control your mouth in the future, go back to Khorchin. Shoukang Palace doesn't need a second master."
The Empress Dowager spoke this in Mongolian. The young palace maid who was translating was frightened and knelt on the ground along with the other palace servants. So Ji Nai had no idea what the Empress Dowager said.
After the Empress Dowager finished speaking, the nanny who spoke collapsed to the ground with a pale face. Just as she was about to kowtow and beg for mercy, she was dragged out by another nanny beside her.
Kangxi suppressed his anger and explained to the Empress Dowager, "Don't misunderstand, Empress Dowager. I have already discussed it with Rongpin last night. We came together to pay our respects to you and send Saiyin Chahun along.
I never thought that Rongpin would go first. Maybe she thought you like children and couldn't bear to keep you waiting. I just came here after the court session and didn't..."
"I understand, but it is natural for parents to love their children. It doesn't matter if you really don't want to let them go. Am I so stingy that I would be dissatisfied with you for loving and protecting Saiyin Chahun? I wish more people would love Saiyin Chahun."
"I said the wrong thing."
The Empress Dowager's words not only helped Kangxi and Ji Nai out of trouble, but also expressed her own attitude, implying that she did not mind their closeness to Saiyin Chahun.
After hearing what the Empress Dowager said, it didn't matter even if Ji Nai acted inappropriately in the future and caused gossip, because these were all approved by the Empress Dowager. It could even be said that Ji Nai was just following orders.
Kangxi breathed a sigh of relief. Both sides were willing to maintain a harmonious situation, and the atmosphere in Shoukang Palace was naturally very harmonious afterwards.
This was the first time that Kangxi had lunch in Shoukang Palace, but after lunch, there was no reason for him to stay any longer. It would have been embarrassing if he had stayed until the evening.
When leaving, Ji Nai solemnly bowed to the Empress Dowager and said gratefully, "Thank you, Empress Dowager." Ji Nai meant his thanks sincerely.
It is true that Saiyinchahun left her because of the Empress Dowager, but because of the Empress Dowager's status, no one could say anything even if they were forcibly separated and she was not happy for Saiyinchahun to be close to his biological mother.
Not to mention, behind the Empress Dowager there is a Grand Empress Dowager, a legendary woman who will not become a sick cat even when she is old. So Ji Nai is very grateful for the tolerance of the Empress Dowager.
This time, the Empress Dowager said nothing, but just smiled and accepted Ji Nai's gift.
When they came, there were three of them, mother and son, but when they left, only Kangxi and Ji Nai were there. Yes, two of them. Chengrui always remembered Ji Nai's words of comfort on the way to Shoukang Palace.
Therefore, when Kangxi and Ji Nai were about to leave Shoukang Palace, Chengrui refused to go back with his father and mother, and instead asked the Empress Dowager whether he could stay in Shoukang Palace tonight.
The Queen Mother has always liked Chengrui, so how could she not agree?
Cheng Rui was very happy to get the answer he had been waiting for. He patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, Grandmother. I will take good care of my brother and sister."
After hearing Chengrui's words, Ji Nai remembered that Kangxi's nominal adopted daughter, but actually his niece, was also in Shoukang Palace. But he did not see her today, nor even hear her voice.
It stands to reason that such a small child would not make any noise. So, what happened?
But the smile on the Queen Mother's face faded a little, and she said: "My sister is sick. If Chengrui gets close to her, he will be infected. He will have to drink bitter medicine. You just need to take good care of your brother."
"Okay then." Chengrui was a good boy. The Queen Mother's words contained such obvious rejection that he naturally would not force it.
Instead, Kangxi asked, "Is the third princess sick?" After all, she was his brother's daughter. It would be difficult to explain if he brought such a young child into the palace and ended up raising her to death.
"The Third Princess is in poor health and often falls ill, but the imperial physician said that she is not seriously ill and Your Majesty need not worry."
Kangxi did not comment. In fact, he did not really take this adopted daughter to heart. He just heard her and said a few casual greetings. As long as she was okay, it was fine.
Kangxi and Ji Nai were silent on the way back, until they returned to Zhongcui Palace, Kangxi exploded, asked everyone to leave, then took Ji Nai's hand and quickly walked into the bedroom.
With a bang, the door of the bedroom was closed, and the servants outside looked at each other in confusion. Only Liang Jiugong and other servants from the Qianqing Palace had fear on their faces, while Li Ma and others were worried.
If Liang Jiugong knew that Nanny Li and the others were worried about what His Majesty would do to their mistress, he would definitely sneer at them. His Majesty would never be willing to touch a hair of their mistress.
It is obviously himself who should be worried. If Master Rongpin fails to appease the Emperor today, he will be in trouble in the next few days.
Kangxi pulled Ji Nai into the hall, then turned around and pressed him against the door, and kissed Ji Nai's face, lips, neck, and even downwards with passionate kisses.
Ji Nai quickly stopped the man. Although she expected Kangxi to go crazy, she didn't expect him to be here. Thinking of the servants of the Zhongcui Palace and the Qianqing Palace separated by a door, Ji Nai felt ashamed.
"No, not here."
Ji Nai's weak voice stimulated Kangxi's eyes so much that they became even redder. He held Ji Nai's earlobe in his mouth, and the heat from his mouth made Ji Nai's legs go limp.
"You did it on purpose!" Kangxi said hatefully.
How could he not see that Ji Nai had deliberately chosen the early morning court session to send Saiyin Chahun to Shoukang Palace, and she had even prepared how to deal with her own anger.
How could Kangxi not be angry? He originally thought that the man was a fool, but he was very good at scheming against him. He was just relying on his unwillingness to give up.
"I was wrong." Ji Nai tugged at the hem of Kangxi's clothes.
Kangxi didn't care what Ji Nai said. He held Ji Nai's slender waist tightly with one hand and kept moving his other hand over her delicate body.
Ji Nai was dizzy from the kiss. By the time he realized something was wrong, Kangxi's hand had already touched his skin. The touch without any clothes covering it made Ji Nai tremble.
Unconsciously, a low moan escaped from the corner of his mouth.
Kangxi's face turned even darker. He wanted to punish Ji Nai, but he never thought of letting other people peek at his woman, not even the sound of her being aroused.
Kangxi picked up Ji Nai and carried him horizontally to the inner room.
The red curtain fell, hiding the spring scenery in the room. Mandarin ducks played in the water until dusk.
Ji Nai lay on top of Kangxi and said in a hoarse voice, "I know Your Majesty will be angry, but even if it happens again, I will still do this."
Kangxi paused while stroking Ji Nai's hair. "Why?"
"I can't bear it."
Kangxi snorted, "What kind of answer is this?"
Ji Nai straightened his weak body, moving up and down, and their eyes met, so that Kangxi could see the seriousness in his eyes.
"Since I entered the palace, I have been loved by His Majesty, and even the child I gave birth to has been cherished by His Majesty. When Saiyin Chahun was sent to Shoukang Palace, I was indeed heartbroken, but so was His Majesty.
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