Rebirth of His Royal Highness Prince Chenghu

Kunning Palace

Qingyao asked with concern: "Husband, what delicious food would you like to try for lunch?"

Kangxi paused for a moment, then jokingly teased her, "Well...why not treat you as a lunch delicacy?"

Qingyao patted his chest and said coquettishly, "Humph, you are such a bad guy! I won't feel sorry for you if I let you starve."

Kangxi: "Lunch doesn't need to be complicated, just simple."

Qingyao gently loosened her hand, pulled away from his embrace, and said softly, "Chunyu."

Chun Yu responded respectfully: "Your Majesty, I am here."

Qingyao said, "Chunyu, go to the kitchen and tell them that today's lunch can be simple."

Chunyu: "Yes, my lady"

Qingyao said softly, "Husband, life in this deep palace is a bit dull. What should I do?"

Kangxi asked, "My dear, what do you think?"

Qingyao said, "I really want to go horseback riding. It must feel great to gallop across the grassland."

Kangxi proposed, "Next year when spring comes and flowers bloom, would you like to go to the grassland with me?"

Qingyao nodded and said, "In that case, let's go to the grassland next year. Oh, by the way, I suddenly remembered that I seem to have a horse farm under my name. It was the dowry my father gave me."

Kangxi looked at Qingyao in shock and asked in amazement, "Qingqing, you actually have a horse farm?!"

Qingyao replied vaguely, "It seems so, but I can't remember clearly. My father, my mother, and Mafa all prepared a lot of dowry for me. It's so much that I can't remember it all. I'll ask Li Ma, she has a detailed dowry list and the account books in my palace. And the rewards given by you, my husband, the Royal Mother, and the Royal Mother were all registered by Li Ma and put into the storehouse."

Kangxi recalled: "I still remember the day when you entered the palace. The dowry of more than 100 pieces seemed to symbolize your nobility and glory."

Qingyao said proudly, "Of course, I am the legitimate daughter of the Hesheli clan. My father and mother naturally prepared a very generous dowry for me. In fact, my two brothers also wanted to add to my dowry, but were stopped by my sisters-in-law. However, they still gave me silver notes as a substitute, which shows their love and care for me. However, these sisters-in-law also had good intentions and were worried that I would not have a good life in the palace."

Kangxi said, "My dear, it seems that you have extraordinary financial resources. Your house is full of gold and silver."

Qingyao: "It felt abundant before, but now it seems scarce. I have Chunxi, Chenghu and Baocheng as my children. Considering that I will divide the dowry among them, each of them will get a share. Even though Chunxi is not my biological child, since she is registered in my name, she is my daughter. When she grows up, she will eventually marry someone else. As her mother, I should give her a dowry and protect her for the rest of her life. Maybe there will be other children in the future, so naturally there will not be enough to go around.

Kangxi said to Qingyao, "I will give you more rewards in the future. Keep them all. I also have many precious items in my private storehouse. You can choose as you like."

Qingyao smiled sweetly and said, "My husband's private collection isn't just for my treasures. Think about it, with so many beauties in the harem, if each of them could give birth to several princes and princesses for you, your responsibility as a father would be truly enormous."

Kangxi said with a smile: "You little scoundrel, you really make people love and hate you."

Qingyao said softly, "Madame Li."

Nanny Li slowly pushed open the palace door and stepped inside. She bowed and saluted, saying, "This old servant greets His Majesty and Her Majesty the Empress."

Qingyao: "Madam, please stand up. My rich dowry seems to include a horse farm. It's because the dowry is so large that I can't help but forget some things."

Matron Li: "To answer your Majesty, this is the largest of the manors under your name. It is the dowry given to you by the old master."

Qingyao asked curiously, "Where is the exact location of the horse farm?"

Matron Li: "To answer your Majesty, the several manors under your name are all in the suburbs of Beijing."

Qingyao nodded slightly, with a look of satisfaction on her face, "Madame Li, please go down."

Nanny Li responded respectfully, "Yes, I will take my leave now."

Qingyao blinked her watery eyes and begged Kangxi, "Since we can't go to the grassland, let me leave the palace for a day to relax, okay?"

Kangxi hesitated for a moment and said, "Let me think it over again."

Qingyao tugged at his sleeve and pleaded tenderly, "My husband, please agree to let me leave the palace for one day. I beg you." She acted coquettishly, hoping that he would agree.

Kangxi said with concern: "Qingqing, your birthday gift is not yet completed, you must hurry up."

When Qingyao heard his rejection, she understood his intentions. Reluctantly, she loosened her clenched hands and said, "I understand. I will no longer beg Your Majesty. As for next year's trip to the grassland, there is no need for that either. I would like to rest in Kunning Palace to avoid disturbing Your Majesty's peace. If Your Majesty wishes to replace the Empress, I will abdicate." Coming out of the bedroom, she walked to the embroidery frame, swapped places with Chunxi, and began her embroidery.

Kangxi's eyes were full of tenderness, and he called softly: "Qingqing..."

Qingyao lowered her head and concentrated on embroidering the longevity picture, as if she was isolated from the world and immersed in her embroidery world.

Kangxi was in the main hall, gazing at her beautiful figure intently, deeply intoxicated by it.

Chenghu looked around in the yard but couldn't see his father. He was confused and didn't know where his father had gone.

Yinreng asked curiously, "Brother, what are you looking for?"

Cheng Hu: "Looking for Ama, Ama is missing."

Yinreng: Yes, that’s right, he was sitting there before.

Chenghu and his brother returned to their mother's bedroom. The moment they entered the main hall, their eyes locked on a figure. Chenghu let go of his brother's hand and rushed over like an arrow, shouting excitedly, "Ama~"

Kangxi squatted down gently, took Chenghu into his arms, and asked softly, "Chenghu, what's wrong with you?"

Cheng Hu muttered, "Ama suddenly disappeared. I searched for him for a long time but couldn't find him."

Kangxi gently stroked his head and explained softly, "Father has not left. He just returned to the bedroom to change his clothes."

Chenghu nodded slightly and obediently, appearing particularly gentle and lovable.

Seeing his father holding his brother in his arms, Yinreng was filled with envy and could not wait to run over, calling out in a baby voice, "Baocheng wants a hug too."

Kangxi hugged Baocheng lovingly and asked softly, "Baocheng, are you satisfied with the way things are now?"

Yinreng nodded obediently, then held his brother's hand tightly, conveying silent trust and dependence.

Chenghu: "Father, can Baocheng live with our son?"

Kangxi asked, "Chenghu, do you want to live with your brother?"

Cheng Hu: "Of course, my son wants to live with Bao Cheng."

Kangxi smiled gently and said, "Father has promised you."

Cheng Hu: "Thank you, Father."

Kangxi stood up, gently let go of his two sons, and walked out of the room with them.

Qingyao was completely absorbed in embroidering the longevity painting until she was halfway done. She packed up her belongings and asked Chunyu and the others to carry the embroidery frame back to her bedroom. She looked at Chunxi tenderly, smiled, and said, "Go play with your brothers."

Chunxi said happily, "That's great! Now I can go play with my brothers!"

Qingyao said simply, "Go play," and without even lingering on the courtyard, she returned to her bedroom. As the door gently closed, the silence of the inner hall enveloped her once again.

Chunxi scratched her head lightly and asked doubtfully, "Is Mother angry?"

Cheng Hu's eyes sparkled with anticipation. He ran towards his sister and extended his hand enthusiastically: "Sister, come play with us!"

Chunxi held her brother's chubby hand tightly, a warm smile bloomed on her face, and she followed him forward.

Yinreng saw his sister let go of Ama's hand without hesitation and ran towards him. He couldn't help but call out: "Sister~"

Chunxi looked at her brother lovingly and gently warned him, "Baocheng, slow down."

Yinreng suddenly threw himself into his sister's arms, rubbing against her like a spoiled child, his tone full of dependence and intimacy: "Sister~"

Chunxi patted Baocheng's back gently, then looked at her father and said with a hint of worry, "Father, I feel that my mother is a little unhappy."

Kangxi said gently, "I'll just go over and take a look. You take your brothers to play. If you're hungry, you can eat first."

Chunxi responded obediently: "Father, don't worry, leave your brother to me. I will take good care of him."

Kangxi walked straight to the bedroom, pushed open the door, walked in quietly, and then gently closed the palace door.

Qingyao was alone, sitting quietly on the bed, staring at the window with empty eyes.

Kangxi gently pushed open the door to the inner room, stepped inside, and then closed the door behind him. His voice was filled with tenderness, "My dear..."

Qingyao quickly regained consciousness. When she saw the visitor, she stood up gracefully and bowed: "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. May your Majesty be blessed with good health."

Kangxi gently helped her up and said softly, "My dear, we are husband and wife. Why should we be so bound by formalities?"

Qingyao responded softly and gracefully: "How dare I."

Kangxi responded: "Why not? You and I have been husband and wife for a long time. Why should we be hesitant and timid?"

Qingyao: "It is better for me not to make His Majesty angry."

Kangxi: "My dear, how could that be? I am not angry.

Qingyao humbly replied, "How dare I, your concubine, call myself your wife?"

Kangxi looked at her and said, "Why not, Queen? You and I are a match made in heaven."

Qingyao solemnly promised, "Your Majesty, please rest assured. I will stay in the palace and have no intention of leaving. As for the selection of the empress, I hope Your Majesty will make a decision soon. Perhaps in the near future, I will pass away due to illness, and Your Majesty will be able to successfully appoint a new empress."

Kangxi stared at her, his tone filled with helplessness: "Qingqing, what nonsense are you talking about? You are safe and sound now, why did you leave so suddenly? My position as Empress is reserved for you, how can anyone else take your place?"

Qingyao complained, "Don't you feel bored being stuck in the palace all day? I didn't say I didn't want to come back, it's just that I'm not allowed to go out for a single day! If it weren't for the Imperial Madam's decree that I marry you, why would I have chosen you? If I could marry into a noble family, at least I'd have the opportunity to go out and walk around, but now I'm trapped in this palace for the rest of my life."

Kangxi: "Qingqing, are you...are you really unwilling to marry me?"

Qingyao said firmly, "Absolutely not. Life outside the palace is so comfortable. Why should I marry you? What good would it do to me? When Chenghu and the others went to get vaccinated, I begged you to let me accompany them, but you flatly refused, even saying, 'Don't come back once you're gone.' At that time, I had planned to accompany them after the vaccination and then leave. But you chose to admit your mistake and stay with them, only returning to the palace for two days. You couldn't even fulfill my small wish to leave the palace to relax. Why should I agree? Perhaps the emperor's cousin would be happy to accept."

Kangxi hugged her in his arms with a distressed look on his face and said softly, "It's my fault. I've wronged you."

Qingyao leaned gently in his arms, feeling the warm protection.

Kangxi: "I'm not afraid that you'll leave and never come back. I've been here with you so that you can get pregnant soon. If you go to someone else, what if they get pregnant?"

Qingyao: "I never said I wouldn't come back, I just wanted to leave the palace and relax."

Kangxi smiled slightly and said softly, "How about I go with you tomorrow?"

Qingyao said softly, "Your Majesty, please do as you please."

Kangxi asked, "Qingqing, are you trying to push me out?"

Qingyao said calmly, "You've never been mine alone, so how could I have pushed you out?"

Kangxi looked deeply at Qingyao and asked gently, "Qingqing, are you willing to believe me? In just fifteen years, when our child Chenghu grows up, I will hand over the throne to him. Then, I will go to Changchun Garden with you and spend the rest of our lives together."

Qingyao complained, "You always make me argue with you. Can't you just give me some peace of mind?"

Kangxi: "It's my husband's fault. Don't be angry, my dear. I will accompany you to relax tomorrow."

Qingyao warned with a hint of menace: "If you make me angry again, I'll become a stranger to you from now on!"

Kangxi whispered, "I won't make you angry anymore." Then he gently embraced her in his arms.

Qingyao hugged his waist tightly and buried her head in his arms, as if looking for a sense of security.

Kangxi gently lifted her delicate chin, lowered his head tenderly, and kissed her lips affectionately. At this moment, time seemed to stand still, with only the two of them hugging each other tightly, enjoying each other's warmth and sweetness.

Qingyao snuggled tightly in his arms, as if time had stopped at this moment and only the two of them were left.

Kangxi slowly released her alluring red lips and gently held her in his arms. He gently picked her up and slowly walked to the bed.

Qingyao gently raised her hands, wrapped them around his neck tenderly, and stared at him intently.

Kangxi kissed her lips and undressed her with his big hands.

Qingyao raised her hand and pushed him away: "Husband, don't."

Kangxi asked with concern, "Qingqing, what's wrong with you?"

Qingyao: "You can't do that in broad daylight."

Kangxi: Listen to you, Qingqing, are you really unwilling to be my wife?

Qingyao said helplessly: "I am already your wife, what's the point of asking whether I am willing or not now?"

Kangxi whispered, "Whether you like it or not, you will be mine."

Qingyao smiled softly and said, "Haven't you already decided in your heart that I am yours?"

Kangxi lowered his head and kissed her lips affectionately, as if expressing his endless love.

Qingyao wrapped her arms around his neck obediently, like a docile kitten.

It took Kangxi a long time to let go of her lips. Seeing that her clothes were a little messy, he hugged her in his arms and gently stroked her back.

Qingyao: "My husband, are you going to make Chenghu the crown prince?"