Kangxi narrowed his eyes slightly, then gently turned the exquisite telescope in his hand. After carefully examining it, a faint smile played on his lips. He turned to look at Qingyao beside him and said slowly, "Queen, this rare item will be given to you today." After that, he gently handed the telescope to the Queen.

Qingyao quickly knelt in greeting, respectfully accepting the gift with both hands. Her face was filled with surprise and gratitude, and she said softly, "Your Majesty, I thank you for your grace. This item is so exquisite. Your Majesty must have thought of me in his heart, so he gave me this rare treasure."

Kangxi laughed heartily, reached out his hand to help Qingyao up, and said, "When I look at it, I think it is suitable for the Queen. Only the Queen can be worthy of this item."

Chubby little Hongxie, blinking his bright eyes, gazed expectantly at his little Mafa. He stretched out his chubby little hands, straining to reach up onto Mafa's lap. He whispered, "Hold me! Hold me!" His expression was so adorable, it was almost impossible not to want to pick him up and give him a good, loving hug.

Qingyao: "Your Majesty, look, our lovely little Hongzhe is looking at you eagerly, babbling non-stop, and his little hands are reaching out to you. It is obvious that he wants you to hug him!" As she spoke, she looked gently at the delicate little guy with her big watery eyes, her eyes full of pampering and love.

Kangxi leaned down slightly, stretched out his arms, and carefully lifted little Hongxi into his arms. A loving smile graced his face as he softly said, "You little one." Enveloped in Kangxi's warm embrace, little Hongxi giggled, her clear, melodious laughter echoing like silver bells in the air. Kangxi, looking at the innocent child in his arms, was filled with fondness, and he couldn't help but gently pinch Hongxi's rosy cheek.

Cheng Hu bent down and gently placed his chubby son on the ground. Then, he reached out and gently patted the little guy's chubby butt, saying softly, "Be good, go and play with your brother!"

Little Hongyao ran towards his brother and hugged his own Mafa's legs: "Mafa hug~"

Kangxi smiled even more heartily upon seeing this. He bent down and picked up little Hongyao: "My dear, look, Hongyao looks quite like Chenghu."

After hearing Kangxi's words, Qingyao carefully looked at little Hongyao and said with a faint smile, "Your Majesty is absolutely right. Father and son are very similar."

The two cute little girls ran towards Kangxi like two happy little deer. Their rosy little faces were like ripe apples, making people want to take a bite.

When they reached Kangxi, they all stopped and simultaneously held out their round, chubby little hands, as white and tender as freshly baked steamed buns. Then, in unison, their soft, tender voices called out, "Mafa, hug me!" The sound was like the sound of nature, clear and melodious, melting one's heart.

Qing Yaojiao covered her mouth with her hands and giggled: "Oh my, Your Majesty, this is really interesting! Look, both of your little granddaughters are vying for you to hold them. Now you have to think carefully about what to do?" As she spoke, she blinked her eyes mischievously, and she looked very cute and charming.

Kangxi looked at the children in front of him with a smile and said softly, "Budashunhe and Moyaqi, go and let your mama hold you. Mafa is holding your brother. Mafa will come to hold you in a while, okay?" His gentle and kind eyes swept over the faces of each child in turn, full of pampering and love.

Budashun and Moyaqi nodded obediently, turned around and ran towards Qingyao. Qingyao smiled and opened her arms, took the two little granddaughters into her arms, and kissed their foreheads.

Cheng Hu took this opportunity to say, "Father, why don't you and Empress Dowager stop traveling and just enjoy the company of your grandchildren in Changchun Garden."

After hearing Chenghu's words, Kangxi pondered for a moment, looked at the two little granddaughters in Qingyao's arms, then looked down at the grandson in his own arms, with a hint of hesitation in his eyes.

But then he gently shook his head and said with a smile, "Your Royal Mother and I have been busy for a long time, and it is rare for us to have the energy to travel. Besides, I can rest assured that you can handle all the affairs in the palace."

After hearing this, Qingyao looked up at Kangxi and smiled faintly, "Chenghu is indeed filial, but as His Majesty said, this trip has been planned for a long time."

Cheng Hu bowed hurriedly and said, "I am just reluctant to see the Royal Father and the Royal Mother leave. Without the Royal Father in charge, the palace is always lacking a backbone."

Kangxi waved his hand. "Although I am not in the palace, all the ministers in the court are available. I believe nothing will happen. Besides, I believe you can do a good job, Chenghu."

At this moment, little Hongyao in Kangxi's arms reached out and tugged at his sleeve, saying, seemingly understandingly, "Mafa, come back soon." Kangxi smiled and replied. Then everyone chatted with Kangxi for a while.

Little Hongyao twisted restlessly in Kangxi's arms, pointing to the pond in the distance and shouting, "Mafa, fish, fish." Kangxi smiled and stood up, holding little Hongyao and walking towards the pond. Everyone followed. They gathered around the pond to watch the fish swimming, enjoying themselves.

As he watched the fish, a gentle breeze blew by, gently swaying the willow branches by the pond. Little Hongyao excitedly reached out to grab the branch, but Kangxi, fearing he would fall into the water, stepped back slightly. Just then, a young eunuch hurried over and whispered something in Chenghu's ear. Chenghu's expression changed slightly, then returned to normal. He said to Kangxi, "Your Majesty, I have a small matter to attend to. I will excuse myself first." Kangxi nodded, and Chenghu left with the young eunuch.

Soon, a light drizzle began to fall. Qingyao hurriedly ordered the maid to bring an umbrella and hold it for Kangxi. Kangxi teased little Hongyao, "We're not afraid of this little rain." But little Hongyao reached out to catch the raindrops, having a great time.

Chenghu, on the other hand, had a thorny matter to contend with. It turned out that there was an error in the Imperial Household Department's accounts, and a eunuch had embezzled funds. Chenghu acted decisively and quickly resolved the matter. By the time he returned to the pond, the rain had stopped. Sunlight streamed down, and water droplets swirl on the lotus leaves. Seeing Chenghu's return, Kangxi asked, "Is the matter resolved?" Chenghu replied respectfully, "Yes, Your Majesty, I have properly handled it." Kangxi nodded with satisfaction, and the family continued to enjoy this warm and comfortable moment.

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