Rebirth of His Royal Highness Prince Chenghu

Qingyao sat leaning on the phoenix couch, her eyes tenderly gazing at the sleeping little creature beside her, a surge of indescribable tenderness welling up in her heart. Suddenly remembering something, she gently raised her head and instructed, "Chunyu, remember to have the kitchen prepare some of His Majesty's favorite meals. Once they're ready, you will personally deliver them to the Qianqing Palace on my behalf."

Chun Yu replied respectfully, "As you wish, my lady."

Qingyao waved her hand calmly, "Retreat." She frowned slightly, as if searching for something, "By the way, how come my lavender cheongsam is missing?"

Chunyu: "Your Majesty, you wore that Manchu dress a few days ago to appease the little prince, and it got soiled by him accidentally. I sent it to the laundry bureau to be cleaned, but it hasn't been returned yet."

Qingyao said calmly: "I understand, you can leave now."

That night, the Qianqing Palace

Kangxi was in high spirits and drank a few cups of wine, becoming increasingly drunk.

Liang Jiugong gently advised, "Your Majesty, you seem to have drunk a bit too much tonight. You need to get up early tomorrow to preside over the morning court. Your health is more important, so you should rest early."

Kangxi was slightly tipsy, but he declared firmly and confidently: "I have never lost my composure."

Liang Jiugong said softly, "It is true that Your Highness is a man of unrivaled generosity. However, if you were to go to the Empress's chambers after three rounds of drinks, I'm afraid it would cause Her Majesty's concern."

Kangxi nodded slightly, a barely perceptible smile flickering across his lips. He whispered, "The Empress? Yes, I did promise you today that I would go to Kunning Palace tonight." He then instructed the eunuch Liang Jiugong beside him, "Go to Kunning Palace. I will personally fulfill my promise to the Empress."

Liang Jiugong replied respectfully, "Yes, Your Majesty. However, wouldn't the strong smell of alcohol on you cause dissatisfaction to the Empress?"

Kangxi waved his hand nonchalantly, as if the smell of alcohol did not exist. He urged: "Don't dawdle any longer. If the Queen really comes here later, you'd better be careful about what I will do to you." He strode out of the Qianqing Palace.

Liang Jiugong followed closely.

Wei secretly took a lavender Manchu dress and put it on to watch the moon on the palace road.

Kangxi was strolling leisurely along the palace corridor when he saw a lavender figure swaying lightly in the breeze in the distance, accompanied by a silver bell-like laughter. He couldn't help but say softly, "My dear, it's cold at night. How could you bear to leave the warmth of the palace and play here alone?"

Upon hearing the voice, Wei turned around and saw a figure in a bright yellow robe. She immediately knelt respectfully, lowered her eyelids, and said softly, "Your servant greets the Emperor. May the Emperor be blessed with good health."

Kangxi said softly, "My dear, I have already told you that there is no need to be so polite. It is late at night and it is very cold. You should go back to the palace early." After that, he gently stretched out his hand and picked her up tenderly.

Wei's arms gently wrapped around his neck.

Liang Jiugong followed silently not far away, with a leisurely pace, as if guarding an unspeakable secret.

The next morning.

Kangxi opened his eyes suddenly, and what he saw was not the familiar green bed curtains, but an unfamiliar scene. He turned his head and saw a strange woman lying beside him. He couldn't help but ask in confusion, "Who are you?"

Wei bowed her head and said respectfully, "Your servant Wei pays homage to the Emperor. May the Emperor be blessed with good health and happiness."

Kangxi shouted in a deep voice: "Liang Jiugong, come in!"

Liang Jiugong lowered his head slightly, walked into the room respectfully, and replied softly: "The servant is here."

Kangxi: "Help me change my clothes."

Liang Jiugong stepped forward and skillfully helped His Majesty change his clothes.

Kangxi lowered his head, his eyes drawn to a touch of lavender, a bright hue among the scattered clothing on the ground. He gently bent down, picked up the piece of clothing, and gently stroked it in his hands, muttering, "Isn't this your Manchu dress?"

Liang Jiugong: "Your Majesty, this belongs to the Empress."

Kangxi nodded slightly and ordered in a deep voice: "Liang Jiugong, give him medicine." After that, he held his robe and left in a hurry, as if something urgent was waiting for him.

Liang Jiugong ordered someone to bring the medicine and handed it over: "Your Majesty has given me this medicine, drink it."

Wei took the bowl of medicine and drank it.

Liang Jiugong led everyone and left quietly.

Wei spit out the medicine.

After Kangxi retired from court, he hurried to the Kunning Palace.

Qingyao gently opened her eyes and saw the little boy, who had already woken up and looked very innocent. She gently stroked his cheek and whispered, "My dear son, you're awake so early."

The little guy kicked his legs happily, full of energy.

Qingyao reached out and gently pulled the cord of the bedside bell, making a crisp and pleasant sound.

Chunyu led people into the inner hall: "Your Majesty, you are awake."

Qingyao softly instructed, "Change your clothes." Then, she tilted her head slightly, as if recalling something, and asked, "By the way, I wonder how the Crown Prince and the Princess are doing lately?"

Chunyu gently comforted her, "Your Majesty, please rest assured. During your confinement period, Xiahe and Qiushuang will visit you regularly at Yuqing Palace and Qianxi Tou. The Crown Prince and the eldest princess are doing well."

Qingyao nodded gently and said with satisfaction, "That's good." Then, after washing up, she carefully selected a bright yellow Manchu dress to change into.

"The Emperor has arrived." Liang Jiugong sang loudly.

Qingyao ordered, "Chunyu, serve the tea." Then, she hurried out of the door.

Kangxi strode into Kunning Palace. Catching sight of the hurried figure, he could not help but ask gently, "My dear, where are you so anxious to go?"

Qingyao stopped and asked coquettishly, "Husband, why are you here so early today?"

Kangxi gently held her in his arms and whispered, "The government is very busy today. I just had some free time, so I couldn't wait to come here."

Qingyao gently raised her hand, pushed him coquettishly, and said angrily, "Husband, there are other people here."

Kangxi nodded slightly and said calmly, "Nothing."

Qingyao frowned slightly and whispered, "There seems to be something wrong with the smell of my husband."

Kangxi frowned slightly and asked doubtfully, "What's wrong?"

Qingyao opened her red lips slightly and asked with concern: "Which sister's palace did my husband stay in last night?"

Kangxi said slowly, "Last night, I slept in the Qianqing Palace and did not set foot in the harem."

Qingyao's eyes gleamed with trust, and she raised the corners of her mouth gently as she asked, "Husband, I trust you. Have you had breakfast yet?"

Kangxi replied casually, "No, I just finished my morning court session and rushed to your bedroom."

Qingyao: "Then please, my husband, look after our son while I instruct the small kitchen to prepare breakfast."