Transmigrating to the Qing Dynasty: The Beloved Princess Uses a System to Change the Plot

The Empress felt somewhat uncomfortable under Kangxi's gaze and couldn't help but call out softly, "Your Majesty?"

Kangxi immediately came to his senses.

He glanced at the blood-stained phoenix robe, frowned, and asked, "How are the people around you being served? How could they allow an assassin to get close?"

Upon hearing Kangxi's words, the Empress looked somewhat helpless.

She gently explained a few words on behalf of the people around her.

Emperor Kangxi did not insist on holding these people accountable. After giving them a few instructions, he prepared to leave.

Mu Yue hugged Kangxi tightly, "Father, Yue'er wants to be with you."

Upon hearing Mu Yue's request, the Empress immediately frowned and stepped forward to stop her, "Yue'er, your father has important matters to attend to..."

The Cleansing and Marrow-Cleansing Pill eliminated all the toxins from the Empress's body, but her complexion remained somewhat pale as her external injuries had not yet healed.

She spoke very softly, and only her slightly furrowed brows showed her dissatisfaction with Mu Yue's request.

Hearing the Empress's words, Mu Yue pouted, feeling wronged. "Brother Bao Cheng and Brother Bao Qing can follow Father Emperor, so why can't I?"

Emperor Kangxi picked up Muyue and said to the Empress, "It's just a small matter, why should the Empress refuse?"

"Since Yue'er wants to go, I will take her with me!"

Before the Empress could speak again, Kangxi picked up Muyue and left the Imperial Garden.

In the imperial study, Suo'etu, Nalan Mingzhu, and the brothers Tong Guowei and Tong Guogang were all present.

The Crown Prince and the First Prince watched these officials with curiosity as they argued back and forth.

Emperor Kangxi arrived carrying Muyue, successfully stopping them from arguing any further.

Soetu looked at Muyue, whom Kangxi was holding, with some surprise.

"Why did Your Majesty bring the Princess along?"

The Crown Prince and the First Prince will be entering the court in the future, so it's fine to bring them to the Imperial Study.

Her Highness will be married off to Mongolia in the future, and there are some things she should not and cannot know, lest she cause trouble for the Qing Dynasty.

Although Suo'etu did not explicitly state his thoughts, his eyes revealed his disapproval of Mu Yue's presence.

Mu Yue remembered the favorability display device she had obtained before.

Since acquiring this device, Mu Yue has only used it on Consort Tong.

Only after confirming that Consort Tong had a high degree of affection for her did she dare to approach Consort Tong with peace of mind.

Seeing Suo'etu's expression, Mu Yue couldn't help but use the favorability display device again.

The instrument displays a large 50.

Despite being a great-uncle, Suo'etu's affection for Muyue was not as high as that for Consort Tong.

Looking at the number, Mu Yue puffed out her cheeks in anger and decided to secretly tell her brother Bao Cheng bad things about her great-uncle.

After all, in history, the crown prince ended up in such a state, and Songgotu was the fuse that ignited it.

As expected, my great-uncle did all that for power.

We mustn't let Bao Cheng get too close to his maternal uncle.

The adults didn't pay attention to Mu Yue's little mood. Only Tong Guowei smiled and said to Mu Yue, "It seems that the princess has grown a little taller since I last saw her."

“Longkodo has been nagging me these past few days to send him to the palace so he can play with the princess!”

The Crown Prince, who had been quietly listening to the adults, couldn't help but speak up, "Lord Tong, with me here, there's no need for Longkodo to trouble my sister."

"I had heard that Longkodo was very intelligent, but when I asked him about poetry last time, he seemed somewhat lost. I..."

Tong Guowei gritted his teeth in anger upon hearing the Crown Prince's words.

This kid must have skipped class again.

But the Emperor is still here, so we can't let the Emperor know about Longkodo's unruly side.

Otherwise, there would be no chance for Princess Shang.

"Your Highness's kindness is appreciated."

"Right now, the matter of the earth turning over is more important."

Tong Guowei casually dismissed the matter.

Nalan Mingzhu and Suo'etu both noticed the strangeness in his attitude and couldn't help but stare at him for a while.

Emperor Kangxi did not want to waste time on meaningless matters, and immediately said, "Uncle is right!"

Historical records indicate that the earth dragon's transformation often occurs multiple times.

"In a short period of time, the earth dragon has turned over twice. Although the casualties are not large, the people are still somewhat frightened and need to be appeased as soon as possible."

This matter was entrusted to Suo'etu and Nalan Mingzhu.

Upon hearing Kangxi's words, the two immediately agreed.

Mu Yue frowned, recalling the sight of bricks and tiles constantly falling in the Imperial Garden, and asked with some concern, "Father, if someone's house is destroyed because of the earth dragon, won't they have nowhere to live and no food?"

Emperor Kangxi had already considered this point.

He has arranged for guards to set up tents throughout the capital and to provide them with food.

However, the national treasury is not full.

The Revolt of the Three Feudatories cost the national treasury a great deal of money, and now Wu Shifan is still proclaiming himself emperor in Kunming.

They simply couldn't afford to provide enough silver to settle the people in the capital.

As Kangxi pondered this, he couldn't help but frown.

Mu Yue noticed Kangxi's expression and, not knowing what he was thinking, asked softly, "Father, can Yue'er take some silver to deliver food to the people in the city?"

The Crown Prince and the First Prince, who were standing nearby, echoed Mu Yue's words.

He expressed his willingness to use the rewards he had received over the years to help his father appease the people.

The children's sincere hearts dispelled Kangxi's frustration, and a smile appeared on his face.

At the same time, the empress's servants also arrived at the scene.

"Hearing that many places in the capital had been severely damaged, the Empress was worried about the lives of the people. Together with the ladies of the harem, she raised five thousand taels of silver, hoping to use the Emperor's name to buy some food for the people and help them settle their homes."

Five thousand taels of silver is a considerable sum; it can buy a lot of grain.

Upon hearing the servant's words, Emperor Kangxi immediately smiled and said, "Truly, she is my virtuous wife."

"The children raised by the Hesheli family are indeed excellent."

Upon hearing the emperor's praise, Songgotu couldn't help but smile.

He gave Nalan Mingzhu a slightly provocative look, and then said, "Your Majesty flatters me."

Before Suo'etu could speak, Nalan Mingzhu stepped forward immediately, his expression serious. "Your Majesty, my family has some meager assets and I would like to donate 2000 taels of silver to help settle the people in the capital."

Soetu never expected that such a good opportunity to show his loyalty would be snatched away by Nalan Mingzhu.

His expression was somewhat unpleasant, but he forced himself to endure it in front of Emperor Kangxi and stepped forward, saying, "Your humble servant is willing to donate 3000 taels of silver on behalf of the Hesheli family."

The two Tong brothers, not to be outdone, donated 2000 taels of silver.

In a short time, Kangxi had an extra tael of silver, which he could use for disaster relief.

He looked at the ministers present with satisfaction, "My dear ministers, you are indeed my most trusted and capable advisors!"

"These 5000 taels will be given to Mingzhu first. You should arrange for someone to buy more grain. If any grain merchants take this opportunity to profit, I will allow you to act first and report later!"

"Song'etu, take your men and determine how many houses in the capital have been damaged and how many tents need to be built..."

Kangxi issued his orders in an orderly manner.

The group immediately accepted the order.