Rebirth of His Royal Highness Prince Chenghu

Wei Zhu hurriedly said, "Master, quickly inform His Majesty and don't let those people anger the Empress."

Liang Jiugong entered upon hearing the noise, and the air in the Qianqing Palace suddenly grew chillier. He nervously reported, "Your Majesty, a young maid recently selected to enter the palace has displeased the Empress."

Kangxi frowned slightly and asked in confusion, "What's going on? Why did it anger the Queen?"

Liang Jiugong hesitated, wanting to speak but stopping himself: "Your Majesty, I am not quite sure. The people I arranged did not seem to be able to serve you closely, so I have to ask the palace servants for the details."

Kangxi, holding his chubby son, strode towards Kunning Palace. His steps were firm and powerful, as if he was declaring his authority to the world. Behind him, Liang Jiugong followed closely, respectfully.

In the magnificent Kunning Palace, Qingyao sat firmly on the phoenix chair, her gaze piercing down at the Uya clan below. Her voice was commanding and stern, intimidating. "In this deep palace, you must obey my orders. If I ask you to serve others in the harem, you must fulfill your duties faithfully. If you dare disobey my orders, I will ruthlessly expel you from the palace. Even if you aspire to be selected as a concubine by the Imperial Household Department again, it will be impossible!"

Uya was trembling all over, her face pale as paper. She knew that if the emperor learned of this, she would be expelled from the palace, and her family and relatives would suffer endless disasters. Fear and helplessness surged in her heart, causing her to suffer.

"The Emperor has arrived." Liang Jiugong's voice rang out.

Qingyao immediately stood up and quietly waited for Kangxi to enter Kunning Palace. Kangxi held his chubby son in his arms, his eyes full of warmth. Qingyao smiled and greeted Kangxi, "Your Highness, may you be blessed." Kangxi looked at her with a hint of confusion in his eyes, "Empress, why...?" Qingyao smiled calmly and responded, "Your Highness, you once said that you would select beautiful women to enter the palace the year after next. I sent people to clean the vacant bedrooms in advance to prepare for the sisters to move in. The palace maids who had worked so hard to clean were naturally on standby where they had worked so hard, ready to welcome the new sisters into the palace to serve. However, that palace maid's heart was in the Qianqing Palace and she did not want to serve in the Chengqian Palace."

Kangxi said, "The Qianqing Palace is already meticulously maintained by Liang Jiugong and Wei Zhu, and you, Empress, have also arranged for the maids who came with her to tidy it up regularly. Therefore, my Qianqing Palace does not need anyone else's intervention. If they do not wish to clean the Chengqian Palace, they can be arranged elsewhere."

Qingyao responded respectfully: "As you command, I will obey the order of Your Majesty."

Kangxi then instructed: "Then go to Xianfu Palace to serve."

"Chunyu, you are responsible for sending her to Xianfu Palace." Qingyao ordered softly, then watched Chunyu leave. She handed her son to the palace maid and dismissed the other palace servants, leaving herself alone to face Kangxi.

Kangxi asked with concern, "My dear, are you angry over such a small matter?"

Qingyao complained, "It's not just a small matter. Uya doesn't want to clean the Qianqing Palace for Your Majesty, she wants to climb onto your dragon bed." Then she said jealously.

Kangxi comforted her gently, "Qingqing, are you jealous? In the Qianqing Palace, there is a long-standing rule that concubines in the harem cannot stay overnight after serving the emperor. Only the queen enjoys this privilege." After that, he hugged her affectionately in his arms.

Qingyao smiled softly, a hint of mischief in her tone: "Your Majesty, I am the only one who has had the honor of lying on your dragon bed. The other sisters do not have such a blessing. However, it is worth mentioning that your two beloved sons have slept peacefully on this bed. Oh, and didn't the fat boy wet the bed?"

Kangxi replied calmly, "You are the only one who can leave a mark in the Qianqing Palace. I don't want the rouge and powder of other concubines to stain this dragon bed."

Qingyao: "Your Majesty once promised me that he would never favor the maids selected to enter the palace this time."

Kangxi: "My words are my bond. I will not lie to you." He gently lifted her chin and kissed her delicate pink lips.

Qingyao hummed softly, closed her eyes obediently, and wrapped her arms tightly around his waist, as if silently expressing her inner attachment and trust.

Qiu Shuang: "Your Majesty, Concubine Rong of Zhongcui Palace has launched an attack."

Qingyao nodded gently and said, "Okay, prepare the sedan chair, I will set off right away."

Upon hearing this, Kangxi looked at Qingyao with deep eyes and said, "My dear, please ride with me. I will stay with you today."

Qingyao knelt and saluted, saying softly, "Yes, Your Majesty, let's go."

Kangxi left the bedroom with her, got on the sedan chair, and went to Zhongcui Palace.

Zhongcuigong

The midwife's voice echoed through the room, filled with eager anticipation. "Hurry! We'll almost see the young master's head!" Rongpin cried out in pain, mingled with joy. Kangxi and the empress entered Zhongcui Palace, where the other concubines were already waiting at the entrance. The air of Zhongcui Palace was thick with anticipation and joy. The concubines saluted Kangxi in unison, "May Your Highness be blessed, and may Your Highness be blessed." Kangxi waved his hand to excuse them.

Nanny Chen carefully brought a chair and gently put it down. Kangxi looked at Qingyao with heartache and said, "Qingqing, sit down and wait." Qingyao replied obediently, "Yes, Your Highness." Kangxi's words were like a spring breeze, warming Qingyao's heart.

An hour passed, and with Ma Jia, Concubine, smiling wearily but with a motherly love, the midwife joyfully announced, "Congratulations, Your Majesty, on the birth of a son." Qingyao whispered, "Eunuch Liang, please go to the Cining Palace and the Ningshou Palace to announce the good news." Liang Jiugong respectfully replied, "Yes."

Qingyao knelt and saluted, congratulating him, "Your Highness, I congratulate you on the birth of a son." Kangxi's eyes flickered with a smile, and he said reassuringly, "Don't worry, no one will surpass you." Qingyao lowered her head and smiled softly, then gently reminded him, "Your Highness, please go and see your sister Rongpin."

Kangxi handed the child to the wet nurse and said calmly, "No, let's go back." Qingyao nodded slightly, "Yes."

Kangxi gently helped Qingyao into the sedan chair and asked with concern: "Qingqing, I feel that you are a little depressed. Is there something bothering you?"

Qingyao responded with a faint smile and shook her head gently, "I'm fine, really. There's nothing worth worrying about."

Kangxi looked at her deeply and said firmly, "We have been together for many years. I can sense your every move. If you have something hidden in your heart, you can tell me."

Qingyao responded softly, "Ma Jia only has one son and one daughter, while I already have two sons and one daughter. Besides, all my children are legitimate, so her children will never cross the line."

Kangxi's eyes flashed with a hint of teasing, and he asked in a low voice: "Then, my dear, are you willing to bear another child for me?"

Qingyao smiled softly, a hint of mischief in her eyes. "No, it's only been a year since I gave birth to Yinreng, and my body hasn't recovered yet. Besides, Your Majesty, aren't you afraid that I will be too weak after giving birth and won't be able to take care of you three?"

Kangxi immediately said sternly: "You can't say that. I only want you to be the queen. I don't want anyone else except you."

Qingyao smiled faintly, a hint of helplessness flashing in her eyes: "Your Majesty, what you said is nice now, but if there is any mistake during the birth, who knows, he might be crowned empress again in less than a year. By then, who will still remember me?"

Kangxi's eyes flashed with displeasure, and his tone was slightly stern: "Don't talk nonsense. I will give you the punishment you deserve when we return to Kunning Palace."

Qingyao smiled and replied, "Your Majesty, how do you intend to punish me? Do you want me to kneel down? Do you really have the heart to make me kneel down on the ground?"

Kangxi said gently, "It is very disrespectful to kneel on the ground. Come to the couch quickly. I am waiting for you to beg for mercy." He could not help laughing playfully.

Qingyao said coquettishly, "Bah, who wants to kneel on the couch!" But her heart was blooming like a flower, and she felt the warmth and happiness of being loved.

Kunning Palace

Kangxi took her hand and walked into Kunning Palace, signaling the attendants to withdraw. Qingyao quickly withdrew her hand, lifted the beaded curtain, walked into the inner hall, closed the door, and said, "Your Majesty, please go back. Thank you for your kindness."

Kangxi did not leave. He pushed open the door to the inner hall and walked in, saying firmly, "I have made up my mind. I will stay with you today."

Qingyao shrugged helplessly and said, "Well, since Your Majesty has made up your mind, then stay."

Kangxi looked at her lovingly, with a slight smile on his lips and a tender tone in his voice.

Qingyao ordered, "Chunyu, serve His Majesty a cup of fragrant tea."

Chunyu responded and left, preparing tea.

Kangxi said to Liang Jiugong, "Liang Jiugong, go pick some tribute fruits and send them to the Empress."

Liang Jiugong: "Yes, Your Majesty." Do it immediately.

Qingyao asked secretly, "Husband, what do you want to eat tonight?" Seeing that there was no one around, she decided to change the address.

Kangxi: "They are all good. The ones here are much better than those in the imperial kitchen."

Qingyao said, "The chef in the small kitchen was specially hired by my mother. His cooking skills are superb!"

Kangxi smiled slightly and gently stroked her cheek. "As long as you like it, everything is the best arrangement. I understand that after years of loneliness and rules within these palace walls, you must be a little tired. Your father-in-law is truly meticulous and knows your thoughts very well."

Qingyao said sincerely, "Your Majesty, I am willing to be your wife, the queen who rules the country. Being by your side is the greatest happiness of my life. Even after a hundred years, I still hope to be by your side, never leaving you."

Kangxi said, "My dear, you must keep your promise and stay by my side forever. You are not allowed to leave me."

Qingyao said softly, "Your Majesty, rest assured. I will always be by your side. If there is an afterlife, I would like to live with you, my husband, away from the prosperity of the deep palace, and live an ordinary and warm life, as an ordinary couple, and spend the rest of our lives together."

Kangxi held her little hand and said, "When Chenghu and his son grow up, I will hand over the government affairs to them and we will go to Changchun Garden to live out our retirement."

Qingyao: "Okay, I'll be waiting for Your Majesty."

Liang Jiugong quietly brought a plate of washed fruit, placed it respectfully on the table, and then quietly stepped aside.

Kangxi looked at her and said with a smile: "My dear, try these precious fruits. They are all the best tributes from all over the country."

Qingyao tasted the fruit gracefully and suddenly suggested, "Your Majesty, there's still some time before dinner. Would you like to play chess with me?"

Kangxi said with a smile: "On the chessboard, the situation is changing. I want to see how your chess skills improve and see who is better."

Qingyao shouted loudly: "Xia He, hand me the chessboard!"

Xia He responded, quickly took out the chessboard and gently placed it on the table. All her movements seemed so natural and smooth.

Qingyao smiled and stretched out her hand, gently picked up the white piece, and said, "Your Majesty, I will go down first."

Kangxi played chess with her and praised her repeatedly: "Wonderful!"

Soon after, Liang Jiugong said softly, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, the meal has been prepared."

Qingyao knew she was doomed to fail, so she said softly, "Your Majesty, I admit defeat. How about we have dinner together?"

Kangxi said, "It's time for dinner now, let's go."

That night

Kangxi smiled and asked, "Qingqing, how do you think I should punish you?"

Qingyao lowered her head shyly and said softly, "Husband, you can do whatever you want."

Kangxi's eyes were as deep as the sea. He stared at Qingyao, a smile playing on his lips. He whispered, "My dear, I'm waiting for the moment when you beg for mercy." Qingyao raised her chin, her eyes firm, and responded without hesitation, "I will never beg for mercy. What can my husband do to me?" Kangxi laughed heartily after hearing this. "You said that yourself. Let me see you begging for mercy."

As he spoke, Kangxi took Qingyao's hand and walked to the couch. Qingyao sat on the couch and asked with a smile, "My husband, do you want me to sleep with you?" Kangxi chuckled and said, "I can't bear to punish you by making you kneel, so I can only punish you on the couch." His words revealed his doting on Qingyao.

Qingyao reminded him, "Your Majesty, you need to get up early and attend court tomorrow."

Kangxi responded calmly: "It's okay."

Qingyao nodded gently, walked to the dressing table, and said, "I won't be here tomorrow. Remove your head jewelry and armor, undo your hair, and comb it." Kangxi looked at her deeply and said firmly, "Then wait a little longer. Didn't you tell the concubines to come and pay their respects on the first and fifteenth day of the lunar month?" His tone was full of reassurance. Qingyao smiled gently, put down the comb in her hand, and lightly returned to his side, carefully helping him change his clothes.

Kangxi looked at her affectionately and asked softly, "What should I call you? Qingqing or Yao'er?"

Qingyao smiled and replied, "It all depends on your Majesty's preference. Qingqing is my childhood nickname, given by my mother."

Kangxi embraced her affectionately and said firmly, "No matter what your name is, you are the only queen in my heart." Qingyao gently snuggled into his chest and responded sweetly, "Of course, I am yours, Your Majesty."

Kangxi gently carried her to the bed and carefully undressed her, letting her feel endless comfort and warmth. Qingyao looked at him shyly, like a delicate flower swaying in the wind: "Your Majesty, I haven't changed my clothes yet."

Kangxi smiled faintly and gently lifted the bed curtains, covering the entire room. Only the faint moans of the woman and the low gasps of the man echoed in the air. He gazed at her face affectionately, as if he wanted to deeply engrave her beauty in his heart.

At this moment, time seems to stand still, with only the sounds of each other's breathing intertwined, composing a romantic and sweet time.

After a long time, Qingyao nestled in Kangxi's arms, mumbling with a hint of grievance: "Husband, why are you so mean? You always make me feel wronged." Kangxi was heartbroken after hearing this. He hugged Qingyao tightly, patted her back gently, and said softly: "Yes, sometimes I am a bad guy and make you feel wronged." Qingyao felt slightly relieved after hearing this. She looked up at Kangxi and found that his eyes flashed with a hint of firmness and determination. She asked with some concern: "Husband, if you don't like me anymore in the future, you must tell me." Kangxi's eyes revealed deep love and commitment, and he said softly: "Don't worry, Qingqing, I will not dislike you."

Qingyao vowed, "I will stay by my husband's side and never leave him."