Rebirth of His Royal Highness Prince Chenghu

Time passed quickly like a white horse passing by, and in the blink of an eye, Kangxi and Qingyao arrived in Hangzhou Prefecture.

Qingyao looked at the unfamiliar yet prosperous street scene in front of her, frowned slightly, and said to Kangxi coquettishly: "Husband, why did we come to Hangzhou Prefecture? I think it would be better to go to Suzhou Prefecture or Yangzhou Prefecture!" There was a hint of doubt and dissatisfaction in her watery eyes.

Kangxi smiled lightly, stretched out his hand to hold Qingyao in his arms, and explained gently: "Don't worry, my dear. The reason why I chose to come to Hangzhou Prefecture is naturally for a deep meaning. Not to mention the picturesque scenery and outstanding people here, the unique cultural heritage and prosperous business atmosphere here are enough to make us linger." He paused, and continued: "Besides, I heard that there are many delicious foods and rare treasures in Hangzhou Prefecture waiting for us to discover." After that, Kangxi scratched Qingyao's nose lovingly.

Qingyao's clear eyes, like water, gazed at the man before her and whispered, "Husband, I guess you're planning to go to the Cao family now, right?" Her voice was gentle and graceful, like a soft spring breeze brushing against her ears. She tilted her head slightly, her gaze fixed on him, as if trying to catch a hint of affirmation from his expression or eyes.

Kangxi narrowed his eyes slightly, a smile playing on his lips as he whispered, "You truly understand my husband's heart!" His gaze fell on the person before him, a hint of tenderness and admiration in his eyes. Though his voice was soft, it seemed to contain an immense amount of emotion and trust, moving one deeply.

Qingyao nodded slightly, her red lips parted. "Before I even set foot in this palace, my mafa and my father had mentioned to me that Cao Yin's mother was your wet nurse! And he himself not only served as your extremely important imperial guard, but now has taken over the position of the predecessor and become the Jiangning Weaving Supervisor. Thinking back to the past, Cao Yin must have grown up with you, so he and you have a deep connection."

Kangxi smiled and nodded. "That's right. I haven't seen Cao Yin for a long time. I came this time, firstly to remember the past, and secondly to see the current state of the Jiangnan Weaving Factory." As they talked, they walked and soon arrived at the Cao family's gate. Cao Yin had already received the news and led his entire family to greet them respectfully at the gate. Seeing Kangxi and Qingyao disembark from the sedan chair, he hurriedly saluted. Kangxi raised his hand to excuse himself and walked into the Cao family compound with Qingyao.

After entering the main hall, everyone took their seats. Cao Yin ordered people to present various rare antiques and arranged an exquisite Suzhou embroidery performance. Qingyao watched with great interest and whispered admiration to Kangxi from time to time. At this time, Cao Yin's wife came to pay a visit with her daughter. The woman was gentle and beautiful, with a pair of bright and intelligent eyes. Qingyao's heart moved, and she glanced at Kangxi secretly. Kangxi seemed to feel something and frowned slightly. Qingyao immediately collected her thoughts, smiled and praised Miss Cao for being well-behaved. Seeing this, Cao Yin breathed a sigh of relief, and the atmosphere returned to harmony. Kangxi and Cao Yin began to discuss the government affairs, people's sentiments and weaving matters in Jiangnan, and for a while the hall was full of joy.

Cao Yin bowed respectfully to the emperor, then smiled and said sincerely, "Your Majesty, in my humble opinion, you may as well stay in this mansion for a few days! I have carefully arranged everything in the mansion, and I am sure that Your Majesty will live comfortably and safely. Whether it is food, daily life or entertainment, I will do my best to meet your needs. I hope Your Majesty will agree.

Kangxi narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "In that case, let's stay here for a few days. But remember, don't let others know my whereabouts. This time I left the palace just to go out for a walk with the Queen to relax." When saying this, Kangxi's voice was low and majestic, as if it could penetrate people's hearts.

Cao Yin quickly agreed, "Your Majesty, don't worry, I will keep the secret strictly." In the following days, Kangxi and Qingyao spent a leisurely time in Cao's house.

It was a sunny day, and Qingyao was in a particularly good mood. After carefully dressing up, she led her followers out of the vermilion gate of the Cao family and headed for the bustling streets.

Along the way, Qingyao, dressed in a goose-yellow dress, her skirt fluttering gently in the wind, looked like a fairy descending to earth. Her long, inky hair was tied up with an exquisite jade hairpin, and a few strands of hair playfully fell beside her fair cheeks, adding a touch of charm to her appearance.

The followers who followed Qingyao were all dressed neatly and in high spirits. They carefully protected Qingyao to prevent any accidents.

Qingyao strolled through the streets, surrounded by the cries of vendors. She stopped at a stall selling sachets, picked one up, brought it to her nose, and sniffed, feeling a little nauseous.

Qingyao was startled, a bad premonition welling up in her heart. She put down the sachet and went to a clinic on the street to have a doctor take her pulse.

After taking the pulse, the doctor's face was solemn. He hesitated for a long time before speaking: "Madam, you are pregnant. But your pulse is a little unstable. I'm afraid you need to take good care of it." Qingyao was stunned at first, but then she was filled with joy. She stroked her abdomen with love in her eyes.

Qingyao thanked the doctor and hurried back to Cao's house. Seeing Kangxi in the room, she said, "My husband didn't go to see Master Cao today."

Kangxi looked up and saw Qingyao's beaming face. He asked, "Why are you so happy?" Qingyao stepped forward and whispered in Kangxi's ear, "My dear, I'm pregnant." Kangxi was startled at first, then overjoyed. He picked Qingyao up and spun her around several times. But soon, his concern returned. "Didn't the doctor just say your pulse is unstable?" Qingyao nodded. Kangxi hurriedly ordered Liang Jiugong to find the best medicinal herbs and a midwife.

However, someone in the Cao family's inner courtyard had ulterior motives. Somehow, Li Xu learned of Kangxi's stay at the Cao residence. He secretly brought Wang, the daughter of Wang Guozheng, the Suzhou magistrate, who had been trained for a long time, to Hangzhou Prefecture.

Li Xu secretly told Wang that if she could gain his favor, she would enjoy endless wealth and glory in the future. Wang, already greedy for wealth and glory, immediately agreed. They bribed a servant from the Cao family and learned that Qingyao was pregnant and her pulse was unstable. So, Wang hatched a plan.