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Chapter 17 Kangxi's Harem Wins Everyday

An Ning had no time to care about what the ladies living in the back were thinking. In the afternoon, she received a notice from the Jingshifang that she would still sleep in the emperor's bedroom tonight.

Not only did Kangxi sleep with him, but he also planned to come over for dinner in the evening.

The food that Kangxi ate was naturally prepared by the imperial chefs in the imperial kitchen.

Evening, Qianqing Palace.

"Your Majesty, it's time to rest."

Kangxi spent the whole afternoon reading memorials and summoning court officials. Liang Jiugong saw that it was almost time for dinner, so he spoke up to remind them.

Kangxi, the master of health preservation, put down his pen upon hearing this. He remembered that he had been told that dinner would be served in Changchun Palace, so he said, "Let's go to Changchun Palace."

"Whoo."

Kangxi had a habit of making surprise attacks. After entering Changchun Palace, he suddenly wanted to know what An Ning was doing at the moment, so he asked someone to stop the messenger.

After entering, he happened to meet Xiao Xizi. Xiao Xizi was startled and was about to speak, but Kangxi waved his hand and said, "No need to salute. What is Shupin doing?"

"Your Majesty, Concubine Shu is reading in the study."

Kangxi thought about what happened last night and walked towards the study in the main hall of Changchun Palace.

When Kangxi walked to the door, he gestured to Baiguo and Chunlan who were guarding the gate to keep quiet. The two of them saluted but did not speak.

At the same time, An Ning, who was sitting on the kang reading a book, paused and slightly adjusted her sitting posture to ensure that Kangxi would see her at the most beautiful angle when he came in. Then her eyes turned to the book again with a focused expression.

Kangxi saw this scene as soon as he came in. Not to mention, An Ning became serious, with a sense of being well-read and elegant, which made Kangxi stop.

An Ning was wondering in her heart why this man didn't say anything when she heard Kangxi's voice again. After taking a few steps, An Ning looked up as if she had just come to her senses. Then surprise flashed in her eyes. She carefully put down the book in her hand and hurriedly stood up.

"I have met the emperor."

"No need to be so polite, my dear."

As he spoke, Kangxi helped An Ning up and led her to sit on the kang.

"Why didn't you tell me in advance that the emperor was coming, and let me prepare to receive him?"

"I heard that my beloved concubine was in the study. I didn't want to disturb her reading, so I didn't let anyone know. I just saw you were absorbed in reading. What book were you reading?"

An Ning said embarrassedly: "It is the poetry collection of Yi An Jushi. I am sorry to make the emperor laugh."

Yi'an Jushi is Li Qingzhao. Kangxi had naturally read her poems, but he didn't like them very much. Of course, he didn't hate them either.

In fact, Kangxi was studious and read a lot of books, but he seldom said that he particularly admired any poet or lyricist. Of course, polite remarks on special occasions were not included.

"Which one do you like?"

"I like her Ru Meng Ling the most..."

"I often remember the sunset at the pavilion by the stream, when I was so drunk that I didn't know the way home. When I got back to the boat late at night, I mistakenly entered the deep lotus flowers. I struggled to cross the river, and startled a flock of gulls and herons.

But this one?"

Kangxi didn't look at the book she placed on the kang table, but just spoke casually. An Ning's eyes flashed with surprise, joy and admiration.

Men, no matter their social status, like to be admired, especially by a woman they think is pretty good.

The key point is that An Ning's expression is sincere and does not seem fake. Kangxi can see it clearly and feels happier in his heart, but he just smiles on his face.

"Why, my beloved concubine, do you think I can't remember this poem?"

Li Qingzhao's poems are not niche, but her identity as a woman makes many men disagree with her poems. Of course, this "man" refers to many half-baked scholars nowadays.

Moreover, many of Li Qingzhao's poems are about love between young men and women, which are ignored by many scholars at that time who were preparing for the imperial examinations.

She just mentioned the name, and Kangxi immediately knew which poem it was. He was truly knowledgeable.

After all, Li Qingzhao wrote more than one poem, Ru Meng Ling, and Ru Meng Ling is just the name of a tune.

"Of course I would not think so, but I did not expect that the emperor would react so quickly to this Ru Meng Ling. Could it be that we really have telepathic connection?

Moreover, Your Majesty is very busy with government affairs, yet he has a wide range of knowledge in poetry. He is truly talented, and I, your concubine, cannot even begin to catch up with him!"

Kangxi laughed and said, "My beloved concubine is also very smart. You didn't pay enough attention to your studies before. I will teach you more in the future."

Sure enough, another common problem among men is that they like to teach others, and this is true no matter how old they are or how high their status is.

An Ning was full of gratitude: "Then I must study hard. With such a keen and studious teacher like the emperor, if I still can't learn well, it will be my fault."

Kangxi felt extremely satisfied and began to ask: "Yi An Jushi has written many poems, why do you like this Ru Meng Ling the most?"

An Ning did not answer for the time being, but asked: "I wonder why the emperor guessed that I liked this poem "Always remember the sunset at the creek pavilion" instead of the other one "Last night the rain was sparse and the wind was strong"?

As we all know, Li Qingzhao's "Last Night, the Rain Was Sparse and the Wind Was Strong" is more famous than "Often Remembering the Sunset at the Stream Pavilion", and it can even be said to be her masterpiece.

Why was Kangxi’s first reaction to always remember the sunset at the creek pavilion?

An Ning asked this question out of three parts curiosity and the other seven parts intentional.

"I don't think my beloved concubine is old enough to lament the age when women are fat and women are thin."

An Ning was stunned by his answer.

What could she do? She could only smile and say, "Your Majesty is wise, I am indeed not old enough."

"I hope that my beloved concubine will be optimistic and open-minded all her life, and never have to experience the depression of last night's rain and wind."

Kangxi was sincere in what he said. He really hoped that An Ning would be happy forever. The main thing was that if she was unhappy, he would be sad too. This feeling was not good.

But looking at Kangxi's sincere expression, An Ning showed a touched expression on her face, but she had other thoughts in her heart. Kangxi is worthy of being Kangxi, he is really good with women!

She would believe whatever was said.

"With the emperor's words, I am satisfied!"

"Let's not talk about that. My beloved concubine hasn't told me why she likes Changji Xiting Rimu?"

“It was just that reading this reminded me of the time when I went to the village with my father, mother and brothers when I was little.

Although there is no stream, there is a pavilion at dusk. Although there is no wine, I am intoxicated and don't want to go home. There is a lake in the manor, and there are many lotus flowers in the lake. I once swam into the depths of the lotus flowers with my brothers. The ferryman is an experienced person in the manor, so there is no need to compete for the ferry. However, the laughter and playfulness between me and my brothers did startle a flock of gulls and herons. At that time, the scene was just like the Ru Meng Ling in Yi An Jushi's poem. I often remember the scene of the stream pavilion at dusk, and I was quite happy for a while. "

Kangxi liked talented women. It is hard to say whether An Ning was knowledgeable or not, but these words are quite vivid.

"But you miss home? Do you want me to ask your mother to come to the palace to see you?"

An Ning smiled and shook her head: "I have only been in the palace for a few days. With the emperor accompanying me, I am not homesick for the time being, but I am reminded of my childhood. The older I get, the more rules I learn, and it is difficult to experience the childish fun I once had.

As for asking my mother to come and see me, Your Majesty is so concerned that you may have forgotten that I am your Shupin, and my mother is in the capital. I am also able to see her during festivals."

In this way, the two started with Li Qingzhao's poems and talked about some trivial matters. Kangxi was very approachable to his woman and occasionally mentioned some interesting things from his childhood.

The more An Ning gets along with Kangxi, the more pressure she feels. As long as he is willing to put in a little effort, it is really easy for a woman to become addicted to him.

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