Chapter 798: Startling Heart Mingyu 10
Chapter 798: Startling Heart Mingyu 10
This kiss was gentle and lingering, yet also a little overbearing. Mingyu's breathing became faster and faster, and her hands involuntarily wrapped around Kangxi's waist.
After the kiss, Kangxi's breathing became a little disordered. He gently stroked Mingyu's cheek and said softly, "Mingyu, you are really my treasure."
Mingyu blushed and buried her head in Kangxi's chest like a docile kitten.
Kangxi always kept Mingyu's words in mind.
On the second day, Kangxi indeed issued an edict to summon the Eighth Concubine Minghui into the palace.
After Minghui entered the palace, the two sisters naturally became very close. Mingyu held Minghui's hand and chattered about interesting things in the palace, while Minghui smiled gently and listened quietly.
Minghui was very worried that Mingyu's temper would cause her to suffer in the palace. After all, the harem was not as peaceful and tranquil as it seemed.
"Sister, you are now favored by the emperor, so I am naturally happy for you." Minghui took a sip of tea, her tone slightly hesitant.
"But the harem is dangerous, sister, you must be careful in everything you do."
Mingyu waved her hand nonchalantly: "Don't worry, sister. The emperor treats me very well. No one will bully me."
Minghui sighed. This was exactly what she was worried about.
"Sister, you must not be so naive. Living with the emperor is like living with a tiger. The emperor favors you today, but tomorrow he may..."
Before Minghui could finish her words, Mingyu interrupted her: "Sister, don't worry about me. The emperor is not one of those heartless people."
Minghui was even more worried when she saw her sister like this. She knew that her sister was innocent and kind, and did not understand the dangers in the palace, nor did she understand that the emperor's favor was fleeting.
Minghui held Mingyu's hand and said in a serious tone, "Sister, listen to my advice. All the women in the harem are trying their best to win the emperor's favor. Although you are favored by the emperor now, you can't let your guard down."
Mingyu smiled sweetly, held Minghui's hand and patted it gently: "Don't worry, sister, I won't worry about it. The emperor treats me with deep affection and loyalty, so I will naturally treat him wholeheartedly. I also know the twists and turns in the harem."
She blinked and said playfully, "I'm not the kind of soft persimmon that can be manipulated by others."
Seeing her like this, Minghui didn't know what to say, so she could only remind her, "In short, be careful about everything."
The two sisters chatted for a while, and then Minghui stood up and said goodbye.
After seeing Minghui off, Mingyu returned to the Qianqing Palace, only to see Kangxi sitting there with a memorial in his hand, seemingly waiting for her.
Mingyu approached Kangxi lightly, put her arms around his neck from behind, and called out softly, "Your Majesty."
Kangxi put down the memorial in his hand, held Mingyu's hand, pulled her to sit in front of him, and asked softly, "Is Minghui gone?"
Mingyu nodded, and like a well-behaved kitten, she nestled in Kangxi's arms. Kangxi took advantage of the situation and hugged her slender waist, sniffing the faint fragrance on her body, and his heart was at peace.
Kangxi's warm breath sprayed on Mingyu's hair, bringing a tingling sensation. She rubbed against him, like a lazy cat, enjoying this moment of tranquility.
But Minghui's words were like a thorn in her heart, preventing her from truly relaxing. The emperor's favor was like the moon in the water or the flower in the mirror, how could she easily grasp it?
"Your Majesty." Mingyu's voice was soft.
"Tell me, will you forget me in the future?"
Kangxi was slightly startled when he heard this, then he smiled and said, "Silly girl, what are you talking about? How could I forget you?"
He gently lifted Mingyu's chin and looked deeply into her eyes: "You are like this blooming peony, gorgeous and dazzling. How could I bear to forget you?"
Mingyu's bright little face was still filled with anxiety. Kangxi's sweet words did not put her at ease. She forced a smile, trying to make herself look more relaxed, but she could not hide the anxiety in her eyes.
Kangxi's words just now seemed more like a perfunctory remark. The emperor's heart was unfathomable, so how could she figure it out?
Kangxi took in Mingyu's uneasy expression and understood what was going on.
The little girl was young and couldn't keep secrets. The intrigues and deceptions in the harem might be more difficult for her to understand than the Four Books and Five Classics.
He chuckled and pinched Mingyu's cheek, his tone teasing: "My noble concubine, are you worried about falling out of favor?"
Mingyu was a little embarrassed and annoyed by his sudden action, but she didn't dare to be really angry, so she could only glare at him coquettishly.
Kangxi hugged her tighter, rested his chin on the top of her head, and gently stroked her hair.
"I know what you are thinking." His voice was low and gentle.
Mingyu didn't say anything, but just nodded gently and buried her face in his chest. Kangxi exuded a faint scent of ambergris, which made her feel at ease, but also more uneasy.
Kangxi sighed softly. This little girl was really lovable and pitiful. "Let me ask you, can't you feel my feelings for you?"
Mingyu raised her head and met Kangxi's deep gaze. The deep affection contained in it almost made her drown in it. She lowered her eyes shyly and whispered, "I... can feel it."
Kangxi smiled with satisfaction, gently stroking her cheek with his fingertips, and his tone was so gentle that it almost dripped water: "Since you can feel it, why do you still have wild thoughts? How can my heart change so easily?"
He paused, and his tone became serious: "Mingyu, I know you are new to the palace and don't understand the twists and turns here. But remember, I am the emperor, and my words are as good as gold. I said I would love you, and I will definitely do it. Those women in the harem, no matter what means they use, can't shake your position in my heart."
Kangxi's thumb gently stroked Mingyu's delicate skin, and his eyes were so gentle that they almost melted her.
"In this harem, besides me, you are the biggest now." He paused, with a barely perceptible hint of pride in his tone.
"There is no queen, nor queen mother. You are the only imperial concubine, the one with the highest rank. No matter how much others try, they can't surpass you."
Kangxi looked at her innocent appearance and couldn't help but chuckle: "My words are golden, how could I lie to you?"
As he spoke, he pulled out a jade hairpin that was completely green from his sleeve and gently inserted it into Mingyu's bun.
"I have been keeping this jade hairpin with the phoenix dancing in the sky, waiting to give it to you."
Mingyu looked at the jade hairpin on her bun, which was soft to the touch, finely carved, and lifelike, and she was even more delighted. She knew that this was not just a jade hairpin, but also a symbol of Kangxi's love for her.
"Your Majesty." Mingyu's voice was as soft as honey: "You are so kind to me."
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