The Concubine of Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty

Chapter 475 A Heart Unburdened, Oh No!

Qin Rou was a little curious, but given her era and circumstances, what happy events could possibly happen to her!
For the rest of her life, she doesn't need eyes; she can see the end at a glance.

Qinrou looked up and stared at Kangxi. Kangxi was determined to keep her in suspense. Since he couldn't get any information out of her, what could she possibly be happy about?
Thinking this way, Qinrou wasn't too curious. She really wasn't a curious person! And she never made up her mind to get to the bottom of things.

Unable to get any answers, Qinrou simply let it go.

Kangxi looked into her pair of clear, fox-like eyes, the curiosity within them obvious. The saying that eyes can speak is proven true!

But her curiosity soon faded, and she stopped asking. She didn't even care much about her own affairs.

Seeing someone so aloof and serene, Kangxi couldn't help but feel uneasy. He squeezed her hand. "What? You're not going to ask anymore?"

"His Majesty must have a reason for not telling," Qin Rou said calmly, shaking her head and offering her explanation. There are countless secrets in the world; if others don't speak, there's always a reason. Why bother digging deeper?
Qinrou isn't someone who needs to know everything. If she doesn't want to talk about something, why bother asking? Even if she does ask, it might not be the truth, and others might not be happy.

Qin Rou then said, "If you can't get an answer, why bother asking again?"

She wasn't wasting her time. That was her true feeling. Looking at Kangxi lying comfortably on the couch, she smiled gently, and then said with a smile, "Didn't Your Majesty say to wait a few days? This servant prefers peace and quiet and is not afraid of waiting patiently."

She can calm down.

What difference does it make whether it's a few days earlier or a few days later? It's just another happy occasion, or maybe some new and exciting event.

Fresh clothes, jewelry, ornaments... and so on! There are so many things to enjoy. How could it not be a joyous occasion, especially when it is bestowed by Emperor Kangxi himself?

Kangxi sighed. Upon reflection, he realized that she didn't even care much about her own affairs. She lived in the mundane world, yet could detach herself from it at any time, without any attachments. It was as if there was no one or anything in this world that she needed to care about.

This situation is not good! Emperor Kangxi was very displeased!

When the heart is free of burdens, there is no desire to live. Kangxi closed his eyes; he didn't want to see her in this state again.

Therefore, Kangxi had always longed for a child of their own. She was already pregnant, and they were just waiting for the birth of their child in a few months.

Having a child will inevitably change her!

Kangxi's expression softened for a moment as he looked at her. His large hand moved to her stomach. Perhaps the baby in her womb was too active or uncomfortable, because Kangxi's hand had only been on her stomach for a short while when it was hit several times.

Kangxi was instantly overwhelmed with excitement. This was the child he had longed for, and now he was greeting him. Although it wasn't the first time, Kangxi was still extremely excited every time.

In an instant, the topic shifted. Kangxi was in high spirits, his large hand still covering Qinrou's pregnant belly, moving it from time to time. He was very happy and excited, and said to Qinrou, "This child is quite lively."

It's worrying if a royal child doesn't move in the womb; strong fetal movement indicates the health of the royal offspring.

Qinrou had gotten used to them moving around in her belly from time to time, and the concept of carrying two children in her heart and mind became clearer and clearer.

She was lonely from the start, not because she was born longing for loneliness, but because she had nowhere to place her emotions. As the presence of the fetus in her womb became more and more obvious, Qinrou's love and affection found a place to belong.

"Hmm?" Qinrou was also curious and said, "This servant thought that all children are like this when they are in the womb?" It was as if, if you don't raise children, in His eyes, all children have the same temperament as those on an assembly line.

This was Qinrou's first pregnancy, and she had never seen a fetus before, so she didn't know what it looked like inside her womb. The imperial physicians, the nannies, and Aunt Chen were all taking meticulous care of her.

With layers of protection, no one said whether the child had any problems.

“How could they be the same!” Kangxi laughed, explaining to her, “Our imperial princes are more lively. The time they spend moving their little hands and feet is always about the same.”

Emperor Kangxi, who was always paying close attention, had already figured out the tricks of the trade.

Qin Rou nodded. It was true; it wasn't that she was overly emotional, but rather that these two children were too adept at seeking attention.

Why do parents show favoritism? Because some children are competitive and eager to take what they want!
As someone who had experienced pregnancy herself, she truly understood what Kangxi meant; he was right.

It's as if they can't demonstrate their presence if they don't move.

The imperial physicians were fairly certain that Qinrou was carrying twins, and Qinrou herself could also feel it.

As a pregnant woman, she can personally feel whether it's one baby moving or two babies moving.

It hasn't been announced yet, but it will be soon. The baby in her belly is already five months along, and news should come out in just a few days.

"Has the Emperor gone to see the little princess?" Qin Rou asked directly, remembering her initial question.

Qinrou was somewhat puzzled!
Kangxi must have gone in the direction of Zhongcui Palace; there's no mistake! It can't be that everyone saw it wrong.

But then Kangxi came to Chengqian Palace again. She calculated the time and felt it was a bit too fast. Could it be that he didn't stay long enough in Zhongcui Palace?
News from Zhongcui Palace hadn't arrived yet, and she hadn't expected Kangxi to arrive so quickly.

"I saw it," Kangxi replied casually, not paying much attention.

Sure enough, Kangxi came over after leaving Zhongcui Palace.

Qinrou acknowledged this, but didn't care too much about it.

"The little princess is doing well; she's quite pretty," said Emperor Kangxi, the princess's biological father. "The wet nurses all say she'll be a beauty in the future!"

Kangxi did ask a few questions and stayed in Consort Ma Jia's bedchamber for a while before coming over. However, it was only a few words. Consort Ma Jia was about to give birth, and Kangxi had no intention of staying any longer. Consort Ma Jia was too happy today and had no desire to keep Kangxi.

In her palace, there were bound to be many scheming concubines. If she stayed, who knows who would benefit from it? Concubine Ma Jia would never do something that benefits others.

Qin Rou: "..." It would be strange if the child became ugly.

There were Manchu and Han concubines in Emperor Kangxi's harem who were not particularly beautiful, but none of the favored concubines were ugly. Did the emperor not appreciate beauty? That's a huge joke!
At least Emperor Kangxi wasn't like that; his aesthetic sense was normal. Those who were favored were all good-looking. Kangxi wasn't bad-looking, and neither was Consort Ma Jia. The little princess inherited their genes, so how could she be ugly?

"I have issued an edict that the Third Princess... shall be raised by Lady Magiya herself," Kangxi added.