Chapter 170 Yixiu. 10
Chapter 170 Yixiu. 10
It was getting late, so Concubine De quickly took them to Ningshou Palace to pay their respects to the Empress Dowager. The Empress Dowager was still strong and healthy now, but she had rarely appeared since the passing of the Grand Empress Dowager.
But at this time, she still had to come out to save the situation. Now the palace was managed by Concubine De and others. If Kangxi hadn't asked her to, she would definitely not be in charge of these people.
After all, the Grand Empress Dowager had told her that as long as she behaved well as the Empress Dowager, Kangxi valued filial piety and would not be unfilial to her. As long as she behaved herself, she would naturally benefit from it.
So this is how she has been living these years. Yixiu watched the old lady with a kind smile on her face following Concubine De to pay her respects, and then she heard her call.
Today's Empress Dowager still speaks Mongolian. She has been in the Qing Dynasty for many years, but she just doesn't speak it. It's not that she can't learn it, but that she doesn't want to learn it.
Everything here was so disgusting. She couldn't get out, so she could only pretend that she didn't know and didn't understand.
If the Grand Empress Dowager had not stood behind her, she would have become a deposed queen. But it was the Grand Empress Dowager who brought her to the Qing Dynasty.
She values the glory of Korchin, but now the emperor no longer needs Korchin and no longer needs to rely on Korchin.
After Yixiu stood still, she was called by several high-ranking ladies to express their concern, and then they walked to the Qianqing Palace together.
By the time we finally sat down, half an hour had passed.
Only after sitting on the chair did Yixiu finally breathe a sigh of relief. She was already in this state, let alone Rouze. Her complexion wasn't too good either, but she also knew that nothing could go wrong on a day like today.
Yixiu looked away after just one glance. Honghui was neither too old nor too young now and was able to go out and socialize with people. She felt relieved after looking at him for a while.
However, to everyone's surprise, Kangxi actually gave Yixiu mooncakes specially. Yixiu herself did not expect this, and when she stood up to thank him, she was still thinking about the meaning of Kangxi's action.
As long as he sits on the throne of emperor, all his actions will be interpreted by others. If they guess right, they can make the right response. If they guess wrong, they will probably be doomed.
Yixiu was also puzzled at this time. She seemed to have said nothing to Kangxi, nor to Defei?
But what exactly does Kangxi mean by doing this today?
Yixiu didn't know. She looked up carefully and saw Kangxi still looking at her with a smile on his face. Yixiu could only pretend to be happy and accepted it.
Kangxi's action indeed made many people look at her frequently. Yixiu sat there calmly. Perhaps the one who should be worried was not her, but Yinzhen.
No matter what, she is a female member of Yinzhen's family, and Kangxi's attitude towards her will also reflect his attitude towards Yinzhen.
Yixiu was right. Yinzhen was indeed trying to guess what Kangxi was thinking. He frowned slightly, but didn't know what to say.
The Emperor asked about Yixiu's health from the beginning. Could it be that he was worried about her health? It couldn't be that simple.
If the emperor was really dissatisfied with Rouze, it would be unreasonable. The emperor knew about it when I proposed to Rouze, and he agreed to the final imperial decree.
After all, I did seek the consent of the Emperor. What does the Emperor mean by doing this now?
He had to think more, especially as the situation in the court had changed rapidly in recent years, and he could only guess what the emperor was thinking.
But there was no time to rush, so Yinzhen could only pretend nothing happened and continue talking to his brothers.
But he didn't expect those people to be so crazy and kept pouring wine for him. Although Yinzhen was not drunk to that extent, he was already a little confused.
When Yixiu helped Defei back to Yonghe Palace, Defei said to her.
"Yixiu, I know you have felt wronged for so many years, but all this is for the glory of our Ulanara family, and my mother saw the attitude of the fourth child at that time."
"Now that you have a child, you have someone to rely on. However, no matter how unwilling you are, Rouze is already the legitimate wife. The fourth son has too few children. Lin just had a miscarriage a few days ago. Rouze's child must not get hurt."
Defei looked at Yixiu, and seeing that her expression had not changed, she had no idea what she meant.
Yixiu had a smile on her face, and her eyes had lost their former ambitions. She said to Concubine De, "Mother, I understand what you said. Don't worry, now I just want to protect Honghui, and I don't want anything else."
Seeing her attitude, Defei looked relieved no matter what she thought in her heart.
"It's the best that you think so." Defei patted her hands and said to her at the gate of Yonghe Palace: "I'm afraid the fourth brother is already waiting outside. You should go back too."
"Yes, I will retire."
Yixiu was supported by Jianqiu as she walked towards the palace gate. Jianqiu looked at her with a little worry on her face: "Fujin..."
Defei said so many things today, she was really afraid of bringing up Yixiu's sad memories.
Yi Xiu shook her head slightly, "Don't worry, I won't think too much about it. Over the years, the little thoughts in my heart have all dissipated."
Yixiu smiled and comforted her, and Jianqiu finally felt relieved.
Who would have thought that he would almost bump into someone when he turned his head? Yixiu was slightly shocked after seeing clearly, and quickly knelt down to apologize: "Your Highness, I pay my respects to you. I was careless, please forgive me.
Kangxi looked at Yixiu kneeling under the candlelight and felt that her face was glowing in the dark night. He felt a slight movement in his heart and leaned over to help her up personally.
Yixiu was slightly surprised, even Jianqiu hadn't expected this and was horrified.
But when Yixiu stood up, he immediately let go of her hand and asked her gently, "Why haven't you left the palace yet so late?"
Yixiu pursed her lips and said, "I just talked to my mother for a few more words, so... so I'm a little late."
"Are you so afraid of me?"
Kangxi looked at her with great interest. It was indeed not an illusion that he had imagined before. His daughter-in-law had indeed changed a lot.
Yixiu shook her head slightly and explained, "The Emperor is His Majesty. I feel close to you because you are the Emperor, but I am nervous because you are the Emperor."
"I am your daughter-in-law. I respect you, but I am also nervous."
After hearing what she said, Kangxi's worries faded a little. Just as she said, she was his daughter-in-law and he really shouldn't have too much contact with her.
But looking at Yixiu's face, he turned the words over in his mind and said softly, "Well, it's getting late. I won't keep you from going out. The fourth brother is already waiting at the palace gate, right?"
"Yes."
Kangxi watched her leave, and Yixiu felt relieved only after the sight of him disappeared.
She warned Jianqiu: "No one is allowed to tell anyone about what happened today."
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