Kangxi originally did not want to pursue the matter further, but when he turned around and saw Harigana sitting aside clutching her silk handkerchief tightly, the pity in his heart overcame his reason.

"Madam Hu, tell me, who angered the Grand Empress Dowager?"

They didn't react when Harigana mentioned Ma'am Hu just now. Only after Kangxi called Ma'am Hu did the people present remember that this was someone from the Qianqing Palace and an old lady in Kangxi's mansion.

Now she only works in the Qianqing Palace and rarely comes out. Unexpectedly, she was sent by the emperor to be by her side.

The Empress Dowager was also shortsighted for a moment and did not realize the identity of Madam Hu. Thinking of what had just happened, the Empress Dowager's face instantly became even uglier.

"Xuan Ye!"

The Queen Mother rarely spoke, after all, she took these matters very lightly. However, with so many people present, if this Madam Hu said something unfavorable to the Grand Queen Mother, then there would be no way to end it!

"Queen Mother!"

Kangxi understood what the Queen Mother meant, so he turned around and looked at her as he walked down the stairs.

Seeing that things couldn't go on any further, Harigana stopped talking and just sat there quietly. Things can't be accomplished overnight, they have to be done slowly!

Kangxi simply didn't read picture books very often, otherwise, given his narrow-minded nature, he would have definitely noticed the problem. However, Harigana was no fool. After seeing this plot, she memorized it and asked Dulan to quietly dispose of the book.

It's better to be safe than sorry. If one day Kangxi suddenly wants to read to her, and he finds some clues in a certain chapter, it will be a waste of time.

"When is the enthronement ceremony going to be held? I'll have to prepare some gifts for that time!"

The Queen Mother didn't know what to say, so she simply followed Kangxi's mood and asked about this matter. She thought that when the time came, she would prepare two more generous gifts for the girl from the Borchijin tribe.

Sure enough, these words touched Kangxi's heart.

"Empress Dowager, the Imperial Astronomical Observatory has already calculated the dates. The Imperial Consort's enthronement ceremony will be on the 18th of next month, the Imperial Consort's enthronement ceremony will be on the 5th of November, and the Imperial Concubine's enthronement ceremony will be postponed for the time being!"

The Empress Dowager was really angry this time!

What do you mean by giving up the position of concubine? They, the Borjigit family, finally got the position of concubine, but now they say they don’t want it anymore!

"You all should retreat first!"

Seeing that things were not going well, the Queen Mother quickly asked all the concubines to leave. However, in her desire to calm things down, she forgot what she was supposed to do today.

Harigana was indeed speechless. It seemed that the IQ of these two people was really not high. If she didn't offer tea today and just left like that, although she would be criticized, the feud would be established!

And tea would be served every morning and evening, after all, Kangxi would not let her suffer such grievances. But time has passed, and they are really generous!

She wanted to remind him, after all, even if the tea ceremony was made up later, it would not sound very nice.

But this matter was not her fault in the first place, and she didn't want to save face for the Empress Dowager.

She turned her head and glanced at Su Rina, then at Aunt Hu. They were both a little bit at a loss for what to do for a moment, after all, such a thing had never happened before!

"Grandma!"

Kangxi's voice sounded somewhat displeased. After he finished speaking, he picked up the teacup that Su Malagu had just placed next to him, took a sip, and then put it aside.

"Su Ma! Go check! Why hasn't the tea been served yet?"

The Empress Dowager saw Kangxi's behavior and immediately understood what he meant. She turned around and told Su Malagu to take charge, putting all the blame on the servants below.

"Yes! I'll go check it out right away!"

The hall was silent, and the Queen Mother regretted her haste to send these people away. She glanced at Harigana, but he kept his head down, so she could only look away awkwardly.

Everyone present was a smart person, but no one dared to say anything nonsense. After all, this matter involved the emperor, and if anything went wrong, they would most likely be affected.

After a while, Su Malagu came in personally carrying a bowl of tea.

"The Queen Mother!"

Su Malagu thought about finding an excuse after coming in, but no one present was a fool. If she said too much, it would not only embarrass the Empress Dowager, but also the reputation of the royal family.

"Go!"

Kangxi walked to Harigana, put the teacup on Sumalagu's tray in her hand, and stood firmly on her right.

"I pay my respects to the Grand Empress Dowager and wish her good health and a long life!"

Harigana said as he knelt in front of her with his hands raised high above his head.

This time, the Empress Dowager didn't say anything. She picked up the teacup, took a sip, and then put it aside.

"Once you enter the palace, you are a member of the royal family. You must consider the emperor more in the future! You are now a noble concubine. You must get along well with the concubines in the harem and share the emperor's worries!"

Harigana rolled her eyes secretly in her heart, but whispered softly, "Yes! I will obey the order of the Empress Dowager!"

"Get up! Su Ma, go get a copy of the Buddhist scriptures and palace rules written by my own hand for the imperial concubine, as well as the Guanyin Bodhisattva and the Jade Ruyi."

Kangxi's face was ashen. Giving Guanyin and Jade Ruyi was one thing, but what did the palace rules and Buddhist scriptures mean?

"I thank the Empress Dowager for the reward!"

Harigana was speechless. Even the smartest people would act childishly when they got older. But Bumbutai had misjudged her. She thought it was too much to use palace rules to restrain her.

Kangxi held Harigana's hand, feeling distressed. But at this moment, no matter what he said, it would be wrong and would probably bring trouble to Harigana.

He looked at Kangxi with a pale face, the corners of his mouth twitched slightly, his head shook slightly, and then he stopped looking at him.

On the way back, Harigana was almost fainting. Fortunately, Kangxi asked Li Dequan to bring the dragon chariot to pick her up, so she did not faint on the way.

In the Cining Palace, the Empress Dowager was no longer able to say anything. She opened her mouth several times but finally held it back.

"Grandmother! I hope this will be the first and last time!"

Kangxi's voice was cold and he stood up and left. If it weren't for what he said, he would have just left with Harigana.

"Xuan Ye! Are you going to go to such great lengths with me just for a woman? I've paid so much for you, and in the end, I get this in return?"

"Eniang!"

The Queen Mother did not expect the Grand Empress Dowager to say this, but when she wanted to stop her, it was too late.

Kangxi stopped and although his face was still gloomy, he could still see the shock in his expression.

"Grandmother, are you questioning me?"

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