The Virtuous Concubine

Malu blushed after hearing Kangxi's ambiguous and teasing words, and said in a tender voice: "It's dry and dry, Your Majesty should drink a few more cups of Hangzhou chrysanthemum tea to clear your heart and reduce internal heat!"

When Kangxi heard about the chrysanthemum, his heart was moved and he said, "I have decided to go on a southern tour in a while, and I will bring you the freshest chrysanthemum then."

"Southern Tour?" Malu was slightly startled, then took up the handkerchief to cover her face slightly, and said in a mocking tone: "This is what happens when you are old and ugly. You don't even take me with you on the Southern Tour. You just put some flowers in the carriage as a perfunctory gesture, and that's it."

When Kangxi heard this, he couldn't help laughing.

He really loves Malu's little trouble-maker style, so he is willing to tolerate it.

As he walked towards the main hall of Yonghe Palace, he said to Malu behind him: "What are you talking about? My main purpose of this southern tour is to inspect the affairs of Jiangnan. The journey is long and tiring, and I am afraid that you will not be able to bear it. When there is a suitable opportunity next time, I will definitely take you with me."

Ma then put down her handkerchief and pretended to calm down: "Humph, Your Majesty knows how to coax me, so I will trust Your Majesty this time, but you must remember to take me with you next time."

Kangxi sat down and pulled Malu into his arms. "I will definitely remember it, don't worry. Guess who I'm going to take with me?"

You bastard! Malu cursed in his heart, who else can you take? Of course you can take your son!

At most you can bring two young and ignorant little ones with you. Otherwise, how can you have fun in Jiangnan if you bring your ancestors with you?

There are so many beauties in Jiangnan. How could you possibly bring one you're tired of playing with to get in your way?

Malu still had a gentle smile on her face: "Your Majesty, how can I know what you are thinking? Besides, I can't go, so you'd better stop talking and make me envious for nothing."

Kangxi looked at Malu's tender appearance, and a trace of love welled up in his heart. He gently hugged her and said, "I want to take the fourth prince with me!"

Malu rolled her eyes, hooked her hands around Kangxi's neck, and blew air into his neck: "Are you only taking our Fourth Prince, or are there other princes as well?"

Kangxi was very tickled by her mischief, and was also made to laugh and cry by her little sour words: "You are even jealous of your son?"

She nodded confidently: "Of course."

Kangxi looked at her serious expression and couldn't help laughing. "I definitely can't bring just one, but I haven't decided how many to bring yet. It may take some time to arrange the southern tour."

Malu nodded: "Yes, if I were to ask you, take along all the princes and princesses who can walk! Let them all follow the emperor out to see the world and broaden their horizons. This will be extremely beneficial to them."

Kangxi thought for a moment and responded with a smile: "Your idea is novel, but it also makes some sense... Brother, you can, but what do you want to take the princess with you?"

Malu blinked and said with a smile, "I was just saying that casually. But the princesses can also go out to broaden their horizons, understand the local customs and gain experience. Moreover, if the princesses marry or marry far away in the future, with these experiences, they will be able to better adapt to different environments and lives."

Kangxi thought thoughtfully: "You think far ahead."

Malu pursed her lips and smiled: "Since I had Wen Xian, I have thought more about these things."

Kangxi sighed, "This is what it's like to be a parent. This is also how I felt when I was worried about the crown prince."

Malu thought of the prince and smiled sincerely: "The prince is well-educated, kind and intelligent. The emperor's careful cultivation has not been in vain."

Hearing this, Kangxi did not feel relieved at all. Instead, he thought of the attacks on the prince by some people in the previous dynasty, and felt bad.

His expression became a little serious, and he said, "Alas, some people with ulterior motives always stir up trouble for no reason and slander the prince from time to time. Although I have always tried my best to protect the prince, these rumors are inevitably annoying."

Malu didn't know how to ask in detail, and he didn't dare to ask in detail.

Of course she knew about this, but she could only pretend not to know and not to be interested.

But Kangxi did not intend to let her go, and continued to talk to himself: "I really don't understand why these people don't criticize the current situation, don't care about the real problems of the country, and only focus on my harem!"

Malu secretly groaned and wished she could shut Kangxi's mouth.

You and your son, both like to talk about such dangerous topics in Yonghe Palace!

Malu could only change the subject and refer to this matter as a family matter rather than a political matter: "In my eyes, the prince is a good child."

Kangxi was still indignant and complained: "Good boy? These people in the previous dynasty didn't treat Yinreng as a child, but as a parasite of the country! Whatever my prince ate or used, they wanted to make a big fuss about it! It's really unreasonable!"

Ma Lu secretly said in her heart that it was not good. She knew that she could not let Kangxi continue to dwell on this topic, so she hurriedly said in a soft voice: "Yes, yes, in my eyes, the prince has always been a filial and sensible child. He respects the elders in the palace and cares for his brothers and sisters... Speaking of this, when the emperor tours the south, will he also bring the prince with him?"

Malu originally just wanted to change the subject and talk about something else, but when Kangxi heard her say that, his eyes lit up: "Yes!"

For what?

When Malu looked at Kangxi's expression, she knew that he must have an idea.

Kangxi was very happy and took the crown prince on a southern tour. When the time came, he could just make up one or two examples of frugality to make everyone shut up!

As for the real situation, Kangxi thought he should do whatever he should do. Anyway, he would never let Yinreng suffer any injustice.

Yinreng wanted the moon in the sky, and as his father, I had to find a way to pick it down for him.

As the two were talking, it was time for the Fourth Prince to finish his class and come over to greet them.

It was also the first time that Kangxi had witnessed this scene, and the corners of his mouth twitched as he watched it.

A group of young boys crowded in noisily, their bald foreheads making the Yonghe Palace brighter.

In this team, there are the Third Prince, the Fourth Prince, the Fifth Prince, the Seventh Prince, and behind them is the Sixth Prince who has a weak leg.

Among them, the Fourth Prince was leading a big white dog half a man's height, running towards them from afar like a huge cloud.

Behind the princes, Jingyi led all the palace maids and eunuchs, following closely.

It was truly a beautiful sight, but the people in Yonghe Palace were used to it and did not seem surprised. Instead, they promptly served snacks and drinks to all the princes.

Kangxi glanced over and saw that the servants in Concubine De's palace served different snacks to each prince. Did they even remember their tastes?

Kangxi, who was suspicious again, immediately wondered if Concubine De had any ill intentions by trying so hard to please his princes.

But when the princes came in, they saw that the emperor was also there. They were not afraid of strangers at all. Several of them shouted at the top of their voices: "Greetings to the emperor, greetings to Empress De!"

That voice! That volume!

Kangxi felt his temples throbbing. "All of you, be quiet. Stop making so much noise."

At this time, the princes were very naughty and their father disliked their mother's love. They only became more restrained after being educated by Kangxi.

Seeing his sons looking at each other in bewilderment, Kangxi became unhappy again: "Why aren't you talking again? What are you doing in Yonghe Palace?"