Chapter 819: Startling Heart Mingyu 31
Chapter 819: Startling Heart Mingyu 31
Kangxi gently stroked the back of Mingyu's hand and comforted her softly, "Don't be afraid, Yu'er. I'm here."
Then, he glanced at the concubines kneeling on the ground with a sharp gaze, and said in a cold voice: "I am watching fireworks with the imperial concubine, how does it bother you? You are gossiping and making trouble, do you think I am just a decoration?"
The concubines were trembling with fear. One of them bravely said, "Your Majesty, please calm down. We dare not do that."
"Don't dare?" Kangxi sneered.
"I think you are very bold! You are talking nonsense right under my nose. Do you really think I can't punish you?"
"Your Majesty, please spare my life. I know I was wrong." The concubines begged for mercy in unison, knocking their heads on the ground, not daring to look up.
When Kangxi saw them like this, his anger grew even greater.
Mingyu gently tugged at Kangxi's sleeve, her eyes moving as she said softly, "Your Majesty, today is the New Year, and the concubines want to come and enjoy the festive atmosphere. Besides, they didn't mean to offend you, so please forgive them this time."
Kangxi looked at Mingyu, the anger in his eyes subsided a little, but his tone was still cold: "Yu'er is too kind. If they are not punished for gossiping like this, I don't know how many troubles will arise in the future."
Ming Yu's soft hands covered the back of Kangxi's hand, stroking it gently, and said in a tender voice: "Your Majesty, I don't care about those rumors. As long as Your Majesty has me in his heart, it's enough. Besides, it's New Year's Day, and it's unlucky to see blood."
There was tenderness in her eyes and eyebrows, with a hint of coquettishness, which softened Kangxi's heart.
Kangxi took a deep breath and hugged Mingyu tighter, as if declaring his sovereignty.
"That's all, it's up to you."
He turned to look at the concubines who were still prostrating themselves on the ground, and said with a hint of warning: "Your Highness is kind and has pleaded for you, so I will give you a lighter sentence. Each of you must copy the palace rules a hundred times, and copy the "Instructions for Women" a hundred times, as a warning to others! And..."
He paused, his eyes fell on the trembling concubines: "Today's incident was caused by your jealousy of the Imperial Concubine's favor and your resentment. The Imperial Concubine not only did not care, but also pleaded for you. This kind of virtue, you must learn well! After copying, each of you go to apologize to the Imperial Concubine and thank her for her magnanimity. Do you understand?"
The concubines were as if they had been pardoned, and they kowtowed in thanks: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace, and thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace!"
After everyone left, the Imperial Garden returned to tranquility.
Kangxi caressed Mingyu's nose lovingly, his tone so gentle that honey could drip out: "My little ancestor, you have a kind heart like a bodhisattva. They all have evil intentions, but you are so kind as to plead for them."
Mingyu rolled her eyes at him coquettishly, her eyes full of charm: "Your Majesty, what are you saying? When have you ever seen me be kind? The baby in my belly is your flesh and blood. If I am more virtuous, I will be blessed when the child is born, right?"
As she spoke, Mingyu gently stroked her slightly bulging belly, her face filled with the glow of motherhood. Kangxi's eyes also fell on Mingyu's belly, his eyes full of tenderness. He bent down and put his ear against Mingyu's belly, as if he wanted to listen to the child's voice.
"My dear son, you must be a good boy and don't bother your mother." There was a barely perceptible nervousness in Kangxi's deep voice.
Mingyu covered her mouth and chuckled, "Your Majesty, it's only been a few months, how could I hear anything?"
Kangxi raised his head and pinched Mingyu's cheek lovingly: "I am so anxious. I can't wait to see my son."
Mingyu snuggled in Kangxi's arms, enjoying this rare moment of tenderness. In the distance, fireworks were still blooming, embellishing the night sky with brilliant colors. In the imperial garden, only the two of them were left, as if they were the only ones left in the world.
"Your Majesty, I am a little tired." Mingyu said softly.
Kangxi picked her up and held her sideways with a loving look in his arms, saying in a gentle tone, "I'll take you back to the palace to rest."
Along the way, Kangxi held Mingyu tightly, fearing that she would feel a little cold wind. Mingyu gently leaned her head on his shoulder, feeling the warmth from his body. The palace servants followed from a distance, not daring to make any noise, for fear of disturbing the loving emperor and concubine.
As soon as Kangxi stepped into the bedroom, he ordered the palace servants to prepare hot water. After everyone had packed up, they were sent out. Only he and Mingyu were left in the bedroom.
"Your Majesty, you have been busy all day. Why do you still want to do it yourself?" Mingyu leaned on the edge of the couch. Although her tone was complaining, a smile could not be hidden between her eyebrows.
Kangxi had already taken off his cumbersome dragon robe and put on a light inner robe. Hearing this, he just smiled and said, "I rarely have free time. Instead of letting others serve me, I'd rather do it myself. Besides, you are my concubine and you are pregnant with my child. I will serve you personally, so who dares to say anything?"
Kangxi spoke confidently, but his tone was filled with a rare warmth. After hearing this, Mingyu no longer had the heart to refuse, and only said angrily: "Your Majesty is really making a fuss."
After saying this, she blushed and allowed Kangxi to approach her.
The hot water in the wooden barrel formed a thin layer of mist, blurring Mingyu's face and casting a soft light over the room that seemed like a dream.
Mingyu sat obediently in the water, her long hair hanging down, gently swaying with the waves, her skin as white as jade, and seemed to be shining with light.
Kangxi walked over, sat beside the bucket, picked up a soft cloth, wet it lightly, and wiped her shoulders carefully. "Is the water temperature suitable? If it's cold, I'll have someone add more hot water."
He spoke carefully, with infinite tenderness in his words.
"Yeah, just right." Mingyu raised her eyes to look at him, and a smile unconsciously appeared on the corner of her mouth.
"Where did the emperor learn these ways of serving people? He seems quite skilled."
Kangxi smiled softly: "I have never served anyone before. You are the first one."
His hands never stopped moving, but his eyes slid uncontrollably towards the water, locking onto her slender figure, and his throat felt dry.
He couldn't help but gently touch her wet shoulders with his fingertips, feeling the delicate texture.
Mingyu noticed his gaze, her cheeks suddenly turned red, she reached out and gently splashed water on his face, and said in a coquettish voice: "Your Majesty, your eyes are not kind!"
Kangxi choked on his water because of her sudden "attack", but he still smiled contentedly and wiped the water drops from his face: "Yu'er, this is my 'good intention'. Looking at the harem, you are the only one who can be served so attentively by me."
After hearing this, Mingyu's face turned red, almost dripping blood, but she couldn't help but laugh softly: "Your Majesty, you can say such shameless words so naturally."
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