Rebirth of His Royal Highness Prince Chenghu

Kangxi gently released her lips, hugged her tightly in his arms, and said softly: "Qingqing, you must take good care of yourself and don't let yourself get too tired."

Qingyao gently nestled in his arms and said softly, "I've already handed over the arrangements for the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet to the Imperial Household Department, and entrusted Concubine Hui and the others to oversee it. The same goes for the preparations for the Golden Award Ceremony. How could I feel tired?"

Kangxi said softly, "That's very good. Be sure to take care of yourself and don't overwork yourself."

Qingyao responded, her eyes full of tenderness, "Husband, I understand."

At that moment, a faint sound came from outside the door, like the sound of autumn leaves touching the ground. Qingyao was suspicious and called out softly, "Tuantuan? Baocheng? Chunxi?" However, there was only silence in response.

Kangxi looked at her and said, "It shouldn't be the children. They have all gone back to rest."

Suddenly, a big furry head popped out from the crack of the door, breaking the silence.

Qingyao exclaimed, "Oh, it's you, little cutie, how did you come in?" She let go of her husband and walked forward to open the door for it, letting it in.

Kangxi gently warned, "My dear, the iron-eating beast is notorious for its ferocity. You must be careful." He hurriedly reached out to stop her, worried about her safety.

Qingyao gently stroked its big ears and asked with concern, "Is your new home comfortable?"

The furry creature seemed to understand her question and nodded slightly.

When Kangxi saw that the iron-eating beast did not attack, the tension in his heart eased a little, and he stared at it intently.

Qingyao smiled and handed it a bright red apple, saying softly, "Enjoy it slowly, don't be in a hurry."

A furry ferruginous animal is sitting quietly on the soft carpet, holding a juicy apple and chewing it with relish. Its appearance is so adorable.

Qingyao asked doubtfully, "Husband, I remember you said there were two, why is there only one now?"

Kangxi chuckled softly and said, "Two of them." His eyes fell on the iron-eating beast chewing an apple and he jokingly said, "This little fellow must be a glutton. He sneaked out while the caretaker wasn't paying attention."

Qingyao gently stroked its big ears and said with a smile: "Little guy, you are such a greedy little cat!"

The iron-eating beast made a cute "hmm" sound, as if responding to her question.

Qingyao said to her husband excitedly, "Husband, the cry of this iron-eating beast is as sweet as the one Baocheng and the others made when they were little!"

Kangxi smiled gently and said lovingly, "As long as you like it, it's fine."

Qingyao whispered to Kangxi, "My dear, let's send it back. The book says that the iron-eating beast is very timid. Don't scare it again."

Kangxi shouted: "Liang Jiugong!"

Liang Jiugong responded, "The servant is here."

Kangxi gently instructed, "Settle the Queen's iron-eating beast back to the back garden of Kunning Palace. Make sure someone is dedicated to take good care of it to prevent it from mischievously escaping again."

Liang Jiugong responded respectfully: "Yes, Your Majesty." He stepped forward and picked up the iron-eating beast that was chewing the apple.

Qingyao said, "Liang Jiugong, remember to ask the caregiver to feed it some apples every few days. You can also try feeding it other foods and see what it likes."

Liang Jiugong responded respectfully and slowly retreated with the iron-eating beast in his arms.

Qingyao called out in a delicate voice, "Husband, I have something I want to ask you."

Kangxi gently embraced her in his arms and asked softly, "My dear, what question do you want to ask your husband?"

Qingyao: "Well...it's the child that you said was good for Baocheng last time, my husband."

Kangxi: "Qingqing, can you tell me why you are so fascinated by the child I saw in my dream?"

Qingyao couldn't help but ask curiously, "I really want to know why he is so nice to Baocheng."

After a moment's thought, Kangxi said, "It seems to be Uya's child, but he was given to my cousin to raise as soon as he was born. I raised Baocheng by myself and often took Baocheng to Chengqian Palace. As time went by, the relationship between the two brothers became deeper and deeper." He gave a brief description.

Qingyao asked, "Oh, so that's the case. How did Wuya treat him?"

Kangxi recalled: "In the dream, I vaguely remember some fragments, which seemed not good. Because the child was raised by his cousin, Uya did not like the child."

Qingyao asked curiously, "Husband, can you tell me when he was born?"

Kangxi said, "About October of next year, my dear. Why are you asking this?"

Qingyao said, "Alas, in any case, there is no concubine named Uya in the harem outside of my husband's dream. That child is so pitiful. I really hope he can be reincarnated into my womb. I will definitely love him well."

Kangxi turned around, a trace of concern flashing in his eyes, and asked softly, "Qingqing, do you like that poor child?"

Qingyao said softly, "My husband once said that he had good intentions towards Baocheng, so he hoped to be born as a child in my womb. When he is born, I will definitely treat him well."

Kangxi hugged her tightly and whispered, "Well... I believe that there might be a day like that. My dear, don't worry about what happened in the dream."

Qingyao: "Tomorrow I will bring Chenghu and his two siblings to pay my respects to the Empress Dowager."

Kangxi: "I will go there after I finish my morning court."

Qingyao said softly, "My dear husband, it's getting late, and I'm feeling a little hungry."

Kangxi ordered: "Come, serve the meal!"

Liang Jiugong carefully arranged the meal on the table and then respectfully left the room.

Kangxi gently helped her sit down, then let go of her hand, his gesture revealing his care for her.

Qingyao picked up the chopsticks gracefully and served him the food carefully, showing her tenderness and affection.

Kangxi said kindly: "Since you are hungry, enjoy it quickly."

Qingyao: With a "OK" sound, the couple had a tacit understanding and ate without saying a word. After the meal, they gently put down their bowls and chopsticks.

Kangxi gently took her hand, walked out of the bedroom, and strolled leisurely in the yard together.

Qingyao asked gently, "Husband, after the Golden Award Festival, can I stay in Xiaotangshan for a while?"

Kangxi asked, "What are you going to do in Xiaotangshan?"

Qingyao: "Let's go take a hot spring bath. I feel really tired."

Kangxi said: "Why go to Xiaotangshan? The hot spring in your bedroom is right behind the screen. Isn't it more convenient?"

Qingyao murmured helplessly: "Oh, what a stingy guy, he doesn't even want to go out for a short stay, really..."

Kangxi pretended not to hear her whisper, a playful smile on his face: "Qingqing, what did you just say?"

Qingyao said innocently, "I really didn't say anything." She refused to admit that she had said anything.

Kangxi smiled slightly and said softly, "It's getting late. It's better to go back to the bedroom and rest early."

Qingyao smiled and said, "Then let's go back to the bedroom." Then she followed him lightly.

Kangxi gently held her little hand and returned to the bedroom together.

Qingyao gently walked to the dressing table and let her hair fall freely. Then she slowly walked to the bedside, gently took off her Qigong dress, and draped it on the bedside shelf. She murmured thoughtfully, "How wonderful it would be if the poor child you saw in your dream could be reborn into my womb."

Kangxi said softly to Qingyao, "My dear, it was only a dream. Stop imagining it. Come and serve your husband."

Qingyao deftly untied his belt, gently removed his dragon robe, and hung it neatly on the rack. She carefully helped him sit on the couch, then gently helped him take off his boots, each movement appearing so considerate and attentive.

Kangxi praised her, "My dear, your virtue is truly unmatched."

Qingyao gently took off her exquisite embroidered shoes, walked around him lightly, and gently helped him lie down.

Kangxi took her into his arms without hesitation and hugged her tightly, as if she were a treasure.

Qingyao looked at him and smiled, "Husband, please let down the bed curtains." She patted his chest gently, her movements gentle and warm.

Kangxi stood up and gently lowered the bed curtains at the foot of the bed, then turned around and lowered the bed curtains at the head of the bed again. He lay down again and held her tightly in his arms.

The spring rain gently pushed open the door of the inner hall, quietly extinguished the flickering candle, and then quietly exited without leaving any trace.

Qingyao gently placed her hands on his waist, slowly closed her eyes, and immersed herself in the warm atmosphere of the two of them relying on each other.

Kangxi called softly: "Qingqing~"

Qingyao responded gently: "I am here."

Kangxi: "My dear, I promised the Empress Dowager that I would have another great-grandson next year. However, I cannot accomplish this on my own. Could you lend me a hand?"

Qingyao asked gently, "What do you need me to do for you?"

Kangxi: "Qingqing, of course, is helping to give birth to a great-grandson." As soon as he finished speaking, he turned over and pressed her under him. The bright yellow nightgown and the snow-white nightgown were tangled together and scattered on the ground.

The air was filled with faint moans of women and low gasps of men, as well as the faint sobbing of women.

The next day, Mao time

Kangxi slowly opened his eyes, his gaze softening. He released her hand and gently sat up, as if afraid of waking her. At this moment, everything was silent, only the sound of their breathing intertwined in the air.

Qingyao narrowed her eyes slightly, muttered softly, and then involuntarily moved closer to him, as if looking for a sense of warmth and security.

Kangxi lowered his head and asked softly, "Qingqing, what's wrong with you?"

Qingyao slowly opened her eyes, which were as bright as a clear spring, and asked softly, "Husband, where are you going?"

Kangxi whispered, "Did your husband wake you up? Do you want to sleep a little longer?"

Qingyao smiled and said, "Since you're going to the morning court, let me change your clothes." Then, she sat up lightly and gently put on his underwear. Then, she lightly got out of bed, put on her embroidered shoes, squatted down, picked up his boots, and carefully put them on for him. Her movements were gentle and skillful, as if she was doing a most precious thing for someone she loved.

Kangxi said, "Just sleep peacefully. Why force yourself?"

Qingyao said softly, "My husband, it is my duty to serve you." She carefully took the court robe, gently helped him put it on, and then carefully tied the belt for him. Everything was so natural and warm.

Kangxi smiled helplessly and said, "You, I really can't do anything with you."

Qingyao gently helped him tidy up his court clothes, carefully took the hat, gently put it on his head, and carefully helped him tidy it up.

Kangxi said softly, "Now you can continue to sleep peacefully."

Qingyao said softly, "Husband, ask Liang Jiugong to get a bowl of bird's nest and some snacks. You must eat something. Don't starve yourself."

Kangxi nodded to show that he understood and said softly, "Okay, I understand. You should have a good rest first. It's okay to pay your respects later."

Qingyao yawned and said lazily, "I can't stay in bed any longer. I have to go pay my respects to the Queen Mother later."

Kangxi: "Okay, then you can stand up."

Qingyao said, "My dear husband, could you please pick out a Manchu dress for me?"

Kangxi said: "Qingqing, you can show your unique brilliance in bright red, bright yellow or purple. These bright colors really suit you."

Qingyao said softly, "Well, then let's go with bright yellow. I want to wear the same color as my husband today."

Kangxi said softly, "Very good, then you can get up. I will go to the morning court now."

Qingyao watched his departing back and gently pulled the string of the bedside bell.

Chunyu gently pushed open the door, stepped into the inner hall, and asked softly, "My Lady, are you ready to get up?"

Qingyao: "Stand up, today's dress must be bright yellow."

Chunyu replied respectfully, "Yes, your Majesty."