Chapter 21

  Mingfei sighed and continued: "It's already June, the weather is getting hotter and hotter, it seems to be even hotter than in previous years."

  The bright moon bit her lip and looked at Ming Fei, but didn't respond.

  Mingfei furrowed her brow and glanced at Kangxi before continuing: "Do you know the phrase 'it's hard to recover spilled water'?"

  Mingyue felt as if she had been struck by a heavy hammer, her soul trembling. Ah, spilled water is hard to recover, now that things have already been done, how can they be treated as if nothing has happened?

  She covered her face with both hands in some pain: "Unusual weather is often a manifestation of a major earthquake, and there will be an earthquake in July."

  Kangxi finally looked up at Mingyue: "Do you know whether the earthquake is big or small?"

  "This earthquake will be the largest one in the history of the capital."

  Mingfei saw Kangxi's dark pupils shrink, his lips almost pursed into a straight line. The more severe the disaster, the more it shows that Kangxi's virtues are at fault. The four sides are still not peaceful, and the Han people have not completely surrendered. At this time, the earthquake is no different from adding frost to snow, which will only make Kangxi more difficult.

  The bright moon saw the murderous intention in Kangxi's eyes once again, as if it was a harbinger of an earthquake that she would bring in the future! She couldn't help but tremble slightly.

  Kangxi silently stood up and turned out of the side hall.

  Mingfei originally followed Kangxi out, Mingyue called out: "Guifei!"

  When she turned around, Mingyue almost begged her with pleading eyes: "I don't want to stay here anymore, please help me think of a way, I will definitely repay you, Your Highness!"

  Ming Fei lowered her eyelids and gazed at the spotless marble floor: "I don't dare guarantee, but I'll definitely give it a try!"

  The bright moon almost cried out: "The queen is a good person and will definitely live to be a hundred years old!"

  Mingfei smiled secretly in her heart. Those who knew history well, who didn't know that she was also one of the short-lived imperial consorts of Kangxi?

  She stroked the smooth handkerchief and nodded: "You'll be fine, you'll always think of ways."

  Mingyue wasn't actually that stupid, she was just too impatient. After getting her head smashed and bleeding, she immediately learned her lesson. At least she didn't dare to show any threatening or trading intentions again. However, even so, Mingfei still didn't want to keep her. There was no other reason, but who could guarantee that someone who had been stupid once wouldn't be stupid again?

  Pai Yu saw Ming Fei coming out and hurriedly went up to greet her. Pai Yu said in a low voice, "The Emperor has already left."

  Ming Fei nodded: "Have we packed up all our things?"

  "Master's words have been taken care of."

  Mingfei thought for a moment: "Bring more thick clothes, especially the fourth brother's. When we go to the Taiyi Hospital, let's take some medicine for treating colds and dysentery." She had space, but when the earthquake came, she wouldn't need these things. However, she still wanted to bring something to cover her tracks.

  He was taken aback, and before he could say anything, Pei Yu gave him a stern look, so he swallowed his words and simply nodded in agreement.

  Mingfei was fine again and took a 'rest' as usual. Peiyu and others attended to Mingfei until she fell asleep, then quietly exited the inner chamber. Xizhi asked in a low voice, "Sister Peiyu, why did you glare at me just now?"

  "Although the master is easy to talk to, you can't forget the rules. The master tells you to do something, just do it, don't ask why. If he wants you to know, he'll naturally tell you. Be more restrained in the future."

  Xie Qi didn't get angry, instead she affectionately grasped Pei Yu's arm: "Sister has taught me a lesson, I've taken note of it, and from now on I won't do it again. I only hope that sister will give me more advice in the future."

  Pei Huan chuckled softly beside him: "You're quite a smooth talker, Pei Yu sister only said one sentence and you let Pei Yu sister 'mention' more, if I were Pei Yu sister I wouldn't bother with you."

  Taking advantage of Pei Yu's unpreparedness, he suddenly stuck out his tongue and said, "But Sister Pei Yu isn't you, is she? Sister Pei Yu?"

  "Have someone collect the clothes, we need to go through Master's and Fourth Brother's carefully, don't let any mistakes slip by."

  Although he spoke little, he was down-to-earth and serious in his work. Pei Yu turned to instruct Pei Huan and Zhi Qi: "Follow Zhi Shan and learn from him, don't always be so careless."

  Zi Qi and Pei Huan saw Pei Yu's serious face and both hastily replied "yes".

  Pei Yu's face relaxed: "We'll also bring one or two thick clothes, Master always has a reason for doing things."

  Several people nodded in agreement.

  Changchun Garden is not far away, but the emperor's trip requires a grand procession. For Kangxi and the harem's trip to Changchun Garden, the Ministry of Rites was busy for half a month, and the officials were up all night for several nights, just to arrange the various matters of the emperor's trip properly.

  The empress and imperial concubines had to wear layers of formal attire in the June weather, but fortunately, palace maids could fan them from the front, and ice basins were placed inside the carriage.

  Abao sat in a horse-drawn carriage for the first time, perhaps due to curiosity, and was much quieter than usual. He grasped Mingfei's hem with his small hands, his big eyes rolling around non-stop, and his mouth kept saying "ya ya".

  Mingfei held him and explained the things in the carriage one by one, Ah Bao became her child, the ending was already destined, either becoming the emperor or becoming a ghost under the new emperor's knife. She lovingly stroked Ah Bao's rosy cheeks, people in different positions have different worries, her Ah Bao is destined to be more difficult than others, but will also become the master of the world.

  Everyone says that Emperor Yongzheng is not worthy of being an emperor, it's tiring and bitter to be one. However, in the end, he still seeks elixirs to achieve immortality. Men love power and once they get a taste of it, they find it hard to let go. And his Abao will definitely live to be 100 years old.

  The buildings in the garden are simple and unadorned. The walls are made of tiger skin stone, and the hills are made of earth and flat ridges, without using precious lake stones. There are many ancient trees and vines left over from the Ming Dynasty, as well as newly planted osmanthus, jasmine, magnolia, peony, peach, apricot, and grape flowers and trees. Deer, white cranes, peacocks, and bamboo chickens roam freely in the woods, creating a serene and secluded landscape.

  Kangxi stayed in Daning Residence, Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang occupied Yuanjian Studio, Mingfei and Abao lived in Cangqian Studio, Mingyue naturally followed Mingfei, other consorts were arranged to move to the back.

  The move-in was facilitated by the early arrival of the palace staff, so basically only the people below had to settle their master's belongings before they could move in. Mingfei took a quick look and then took Abao to the Yongzheng Pavilion of Xiaozhuang.

  Lan Xiang said something in front of Xiao Zhuang, which made Xiao Zhuang laugh and pat Lan Xiang's back. Seeing Ming Fei arrive with Ah Bao, she smiled and beckoned to Ming Fei: "Quickly bring Fourth Brother over to me, I haven't seen this adorable little guy for a long time."

  It's probably because of the rush, Abao is not as spirited as usual, quietly eating his fingers in Xiaozhuang's arms. Xiaozhuang looked at him and smiled: "He's so quiet today that it's heart-wrenching."

  Mingfei smiled and said, "Probably because of the fatigue from rushing on the road, he finally got some rest. The old ancestor also rushed for half a day, should we call the imperial physician to take a look?"

  Xiang Zhuang shook her head and said, "Where did our family become so fragile? It's just this little bit of road, but when we were on the Khorchin grasslands before, sometimes we could ride horses for a whole day. You don't know how tiring it is to ride horses, your legs ache after just a short while, and at that time, I didn't feel it was so bad. Now it's not okay, I'm old, riding for a bit makes my bones ache."

  Mingfei smiled and said: "What did our ancestors say? Where are you old, but you still want to point out my grandchildren?"

  Xiang Zhuang gently patted Ah Bao's back and smiled: "Living for so long is tiring, I'm not going to interfere with the younger generation's way of life. Let them be, lest they complain about me behind my back."

  What Empress Dowager said was quite casual, and even with a hint of playfulness. A person who possesses the highest power and status can still be so indifferent to life and death, she must be a wise person.

  Mingfei felt that even though she had experienced a wonderful life, she couldn't compare with Xiaozhuang now, because she was afraid of death.

  She looked at Xiaozhuang with some reverence: "The old ancestor is a person of great wisdom, not someone as shallow as the concubine can compare to. It's just that the concubine still hopes to be able to stay by the old ancestor's side for a long time."

  Lan Xiang smiled and said: "I also want to accompany our ancestors!"

  The usually quiet Abao surprisingly responded with a couple of "ahs" as if he had understood, causing everyone to burst out laughing.

  "What's so exciting? Tell your grandson too, old ancestor."

  Mingfei and Lanxin heard that Kangxi had arrived, so they both stood up. Kangxi changed into a blue satin robe with a dark blue lining, wore green silk boots, and walked in holding a fan.

  Kangxi called Mingfei and Lanxin to get up, and also wanted to pay respects to Xiaozhuang. Xiaozhuang waved her hand and said: "Your Majesty, please get up. It's so hot today, you have a lot of things to do, no need to come over."

  Kangxi sat down in front of Xiaozhuang: "The grandson must take a look at the old ancestor to feel at ease, is there anything uncomfortable with the old ancestor?"

  Xiao Zhuang smiled and said, "Your words are exactly the same as those of the Imperial Consort. The old ancestor is not made of paper, so there's nothing uncomfortable about him. Ah, yes, the Crown Prince! This child has never been in good health since he was young, does he have any discomfort?"

  "He's fine, just young and got tired after walking for a while, fell asleep as soon as he got in the car. I didn't wake him up either."

  Xiao Zhuang nodded: "Wait until he wakes up and call an imperial physician to take a look."

  Kangxi expressed great approval.

  The young prince probably grew up happily and hard under the pampering of these two, with everything he wanted as long as he listened and learned well.

  Mingfei looked at Abao, who was almost asleep in front of Xiaozhuang, and suddenly felt that his son was destined to move towards a cold face again. He had to make Kangxi think he was a man who kept a low profile.

  After talking for a while, seeing Xiaozhuang was tired, Kangxi took Mingfei and Aobao to leave together.

  Kangxi let the wet nurses take Abao ahead, while he walked slowly behind with Mingfei, and had the other palace staff follow at a distance.

  Mingfei knew that Kangxi was going to talk about earthquakes again.

  "I plan to take you all to Rehe in a few days, and tell outsiders that we are going there to escape the heat."

  Ming Fei nodded.

  Kangxi seemed to ignore Mingfei's response and continued on his own: "If there really is a major earthquake, grain and medicine will definitely be in short supply. I was thinking of transferring some from Zhejiang province over the past few days as an emergency precaution. You just take care of yourself and Yongzheng, I'll send someone to follow up, as for other matters..."

  There's nothing else he can do, even if he were an emperor.

  Kangxi's mood was very heavy, which can only be explained that he had almost taken what Mingyue said as true.

  Mingfei stopped and held Kangxi's hand: "I am ashamed, I can't help the emperor do anything, but please don't be sad, only those who have experienced great storms can achieve greater things. Heaven is just testing the emperor's ability, as long as the emperor does well, heaven will see it, the emperor is a good emperor!"

  Kangxi suddenly smiled and stroked Mingfei's hair: "I remember everything you said, you're not someone who can't do anything. Look, after talking to me for a few words, my heart feels much more at ease. You also manage the harem for me, you are very important."

  Is she important? She looked up at Kangxi with some confusion.

  Kangxi pulled her hand and continued walking forward, but didn't plan on continuing this topic.

  Li Dequan shouted from afar, "Your Majesty!" Kangxi stopped and saw Li Dequan bringing two small eunuchs running over panting: "Your Majesty, Suo Ertu, Mingzhu and several other ministers have arrived and are waiting for Your Majesty at Daning Palace."

  Kangxi nodded, Li Dequan lowered his head and saw Kangxi and Mingfei's hands clasped together, paused for a moment, then shifted his gaze elsewhere.

  Kangxi said to Mingfei: "I still have some things to attend to, you go back and rest for a while."

  Mingfei nodded and said: "Your Majesty should also pay attention to your body."

  Mingfei stood still watching Kangxi walk away, then took Peiyu's hand and walked back.

  Kangxi did not summon Qianlong to bed that night, possibly due to the earthquake, and specially allowed Mingyu to sleep with Abao.

  Ah Bao was visibly excited, leaning on Ming Fei's chest and pinching her ear nonstop, even showing signs of wanting to nurse. Ming Fei smiled and pulled her son into a hug, rubbing noses with him, which made Ah Bao extremely happy and laugh unusually joyfully.

  "Master, it's getting late... You should rest."

  Mingfei stuck out her tongue at her son, making Abao laugh again. Mingfei nodded and said: "Let Nainai feed the fourth brother milk and then bring him over."

  The curtains were let down, and the lights outside also went out. However, it was clear that neither of the two women inside had any intention of sleeping. Mingfei waited for the even breathing sounds of the palace maids on guard duty outside to fade away before taking Abao into the space without hesitation.

  The sun shone brightly in the sky, and as the gentle breeze blew by, it made a soft rustling sound, carrying the scent of grass and flowers that spread from near to far. Suddenly, Mao Mao let out two loud barks and ran out of the house excitedly.

  A Bao held Ming Fei's neck with one hand and waved the other hand non-stop, excited and spirited, especially when seeing the fluffy fur, almost jumping out of Ming Fei's arms and wanting to walk on her own.

  Mao Mao roughly understood that Ah Bao was his little master, and when Ah Bao pinched his ears, he looked very helpless, wagging his tail while looking at Ming Fei with his eyes.

  Mingfei took a bath by herself, and also gave Abao a bath. Abao was so happy that he started singing again. Mingfei kissed her son on the cheek: "Come on, good boy, give Mommy a kiss." Abao almost didn't hesitate at all before kissing Mingfei back. The mother and son duo laughed together in the hot spring, causing Maomao to bark anxiously from the shore several times.

  After taking a bath and drinking some space water, Ming Fei finally brought the stripped and slippery Abao to rest on the big bed in the space, but apparently Abao was curious about such a soft bed again, pulling the sheets and refusing to sleep.

  The two girls didn't know how long they had been making a fuss before they finally fell asleep.

  The author has something to say: This chapter is still quite rich, but unfortunately, it's suspected of being a transitional chapter, and the plot may not be attractive enough.

  The ground in the Zi Jing City is not marble, I really don't know, this is purely nonsense. The Chang Chun Garden was probably not built at that time, as for the names of those places, they are real, but whether they can be inhabited or who lives there, I am not clear, so let's just ignore it~~O(∩_∩)O~

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