Chapter 363: Kangxi's Heart
Just when Xiao Tong's family was scratching his heart and lungs about how to solve the problem in front of him, Yunxi had already taken advantage of Kangxi's east wind to clean the harem and solve the people who should be solved. After all, no one wants to live in danger all the time, and although Yunxi can't stop all dangers, she can do her best to keep herself and her children safe as much as possible.
Yunxi didn't believe much about the news that Kangxi wanted to support Xiao Tong's family, with her understanding of Kangxi, if he really wanted to support a person to take the position, he would definitely be quiet, if he wanted to set up a target, he would make such a big fuss as now.
Of course, it is said that if you see through it or not, as long as some things are beneficial to yourself, Yunxi has learned to accept it calmly and watch coldly, after all, in this Forbidden City, which is full of malice everywhere, a careless person may cause fire*, so whether it is sympathy or kindness, it can be there but it cannot be used easily, otherwise there is only one result of harming others and yourself.
Qiao Ying looked at Yunxi, who was frowning and holding scissors to prune flower branches, and 'clicked' a few times, cutting what should be cut, and cutting what shouldn't be cut, obviously absent-minded. Qiao Ying thought that Yunxi believed the rumors in the palace like this, and persuaded her a little anxiously for a while: "Niangniang, don't be misled by those rumors outside, the emperor didn't think about praising the little Tong family whose heart is higher than the sky, and the emperor only cares about Niangniang the most." β
Yunxi is indeed a little absent-minded, but it is not because of this, now the palace has become noisy because of Kangxi's cleaning relationship, especially the Mongolian concubines are like frightened birds, for fear that Kangxi will kill them all, one by one honestly like quails, tied their necks, and no longer dared to move, but the concubines of the harem, because of this rumor, there have been a lot of conflicts, if it weren't for Kangxi's attitude, now I'm afraid it will not be a simple stumbling block, but a stab you come and go.
Yunxi sincerely expressed his sorrow at this, if it weren't for Kangxi's unclear attitude, as long as a little time, the entire harem would be fighting because of this, and when Yunxi didn't say that he took the opportunity to fish in troubled waters, at least he could take the opportunity to fight for some more useful chips, after all, Yunxi is not only herself, she also has children, and her children will one day go to another battlefield, so as long as she can, she will be ready.
"Okay, I know what you're trying to say, but I don't mean I believe the gossip outside, I'm just thinking about whether to go with the flow and join in the fun, after all, if you behave too differently, you don't fit in, and when the time comes, everyone will attack it in groups, and I'm afraid I can't tell if I'm full of mouths. Yunxi put down the scissors in his hand, raised his head and glanced at Qiaoying, and said with a smile.
"If Niangniang is worried that others will point the finger at Niangniang, Niangniang can ask the emperor's opinion, the emperor values Niangniang so much, he must have planned for Niangniang a long time ago. Qiao Ying saw that Yunxi was not angry because of the gossip, and at the same time she was secretly relieved and had to praise the emperor's good vision, this harem of three thousand beauties, at a glance picked out a broad-minded person like Niangniang, even if you don't think much about it, I'm afraid you have to have other thoughts.
The current situation must be the most favorable for Kangxi, otherwise the Mongolian ministries and the nobles of the clan will not be able to be so quiet in the face of the purge of forces, in the end, whoever has a hard fist will speak, it is obvious that the current Kangxi fist is harder than others, so now it is not that he is afraid of others, but that others are afraid of him. At the moment, Yunxi is not entangled in gossip, and Qiaoying naturally does not mention it much, but puts forward her own opinions on the issues raised by Yunxi.
Yunxi's concerns are not unreasonable, unless there is only one woman in this harem, no matter the position or whether she is favored or not, she should not be able to be alone, so even if you don't want to, you can't completely get rid of it, otherwise you will suffer in the end, after all, everyone understands the truth that two fists are difficult to reach four hands.
"That's reasonable, when the emperor comes over, you really have to ask for advice, after all, the emperor knows the situation in this palace best. Yunxi thought about it and felt that it was indeed the most appropriate to leave this matter to Kangxi to solve, if she decided for herself, she might step on the thunder if she didn't know what to do.
When Kangxi came over in the evening, after listening to Yunxi's words, he looked funny and took it for granted at the same time, under the subtle influence of Yunxi in recent years, Kangxi has been used to making decisions for her, and now when he sees her coming to the door, he naturally does not feel abrupt, but takes things over directly with a natural face.
"You, even if you eat Dingding, I won't refuse you!" Kangxi looked at Yunxi, who was smiling with crooked eyebrows, and couldn't help but reach out and scratch her pretty nose.
Yunxi saw Kangxi's high-spirited appearance, and knew that her actions did not displease him, this discovery made her quietly relieved, she was afraid that what she said was not the right time, and now it seems that she just seized the opportunity, "The emperor is the heaven of the concubines, who else can the concubines ask the emperor if they don't ask for something! Besides, didn't the emperor let the concubines make more friends with the harem concubines?" Kangxi took Yunxi in his arms, played with her soft soft thorns with his big palm, and listened to her reasonable request, not only did he not feel bored, but on the contrary, he felt very heartwarming. Over the years, he has stood taller and higher, and everyone has become farther and farther away from him, and he has become more and more polite, if there were still a few people who were willing to talk to him in the past, then now only Yunxi is left unchanged, which makes him how not to value her, and how can he ignore her!
He does pursue supreme power and wants to create a prosperous world, but this does not mean that he does not need the understanding of others, but unfortunately his identity is destined to him not to get much, and it is lucky for him to have someone who has always remained the same, so he is willing to spend his heart to keep this trace of sincerity.
"Yes, yes, this is all mine, I must help Xi'er solve it. Kangxi laughed, thinking about the follow-up arrangements, and couldn't help reminding her: "The Tong family has become more and more disproportionate in recent years, and I have made a decision in my heart about the concubine, since I have decided to use the concubine to slap the Tong family in the face, I will definitely not support the daughter of the Tong family on the throne again, but Xi'er, it's time to make preparations." β
"Huh?" Yunxi looked at Kangxi in confusion, as if she didn't understand the meaning of his words, she knew that Kangxi had no intention of supporting the Tong family again, but she also knew that Kangxi had no intention of standing up, so what prepared for her? Could it be that Kangxi meant that she planned to put her on an equal footing with Concubine Niu Colu? "Your Majesty, do you want to ......?"
"Yes, I've always wanted to bring the best of the world to you, but I also have my helplessness, but fortunately, everything can be planned slowly, and now I want to give you this dignity so that you and your children no longer have to grovel to other people. Kangxi clenched Yunxi's hand, with a hint of persistence on his face, and a sense of guilt in his eyes, as if he was not satisfied with such a result.
Yunxi leaned quietly in Kangxi's arms, her expression was faint and there were not many ups and downs, after all, she understood this kind of thing a long time ago, and she herself did not yearn for the position of queen, so she naturally held Kangxi's big palm and said: "The emperor does not have to be embarrassed for the concubine, in fact, this level may be irreplaceable in the eyes of others, but in the eyes of the concubine, too high a position means responsibility and trouble, the concubine thinks that her ability is limited, the emperor really holds the concubine up, and the concubine is afraid that it will not be blessed." β
Kangxi's dark eyes stared at Yunxi quietly, seeing that she didn't dodge or dodge, he sighed for a long time and said, "Only you will treat this as a trouble, and others can't ask for it." β
"The concubine is just self-aware, and the concubine is jealous, I am afraid that she will never be able to become a virtuous person, so instead of sitting in that high position, the concubine wants to be by the emperor's side. Yunxi pursed her lips and chuckled, her unmoved look made Kangxi not know what to say.
Regardless of whether this is true or not, at least it sounds extremely heartwarming to Kangxi, what he wants to get from the people around him is nothing more than care and warmth, and what Yunxi gives is what he lacks, because of this, the two will get closer and closer, and Kangxi will do everything possible to maintain Yunxi, instead of watching her struggle in the harem with cold eyes like indulging others.
"I know, I always know. Kangxi patted her on the back, thinking that those concubines in the harem were calculating all day long, and she was always doing things according to principles, although there was nothing wrong with this, but sometimes it was inevitable that she would suffer some losses, and it was precisely because of this that Kangxi defended her even more.
In fact, among the women he has pampered, there is no one who is not without a purpose, but the one in his arms has been paying for him since they met, which has a comparison and a contrast, as long as there is a brain, everyone knows who is the best choice. Moreover, Kangxi's plan in his heart is to completely control the harem in his own hands, even if he will share some of the rights, but if the big head is here, it is not a big deal.
The harem concubines are closely related to the court, many things are mottled and complicated, Kangxi knows that everything should not be too much, so even if the Niu Colu family and the Hesheri family move frequently, he did not move them, but let them fight each other, as for the Tong family, originally he wanted to train them to be his henchmen, although they are still loyal to him, but they are too careful to think too much, and many times they will block Kangxi, but it is the Suo Yuluo family where Yunxi is located, there is less trouble, the situation is simple, plus Yunxi himself has extra points, and the balance in Kangxi's heart naturally leans towards herγ
Yunxi originally just wanted to show her attitude, instead of asking for an answer, after determining Kangxi's attitude, she directly changed the topic and talked about a few children. Although many children have been born in the harem recently, but because of Yunxi's relationship, Kangxi still loves Yinzhen and his three brothers, it can be said that under the prince, only the three of them are the most concerned, as for whether the other elder brothers can get Kangxi's care, Yunxi can only say that she can't do anything, all she can do is to make some benefits for herself and her children within her own ability.