mesbooks Chapter 116 Yi Misunderstands Kang Nan Holding Hands
Chapter 116 Yi Misunderstands Kang Nan Holding Hands
"Your humble servant pays her respects to Concubine Yi. May your majesty be blessed." Shi Nanxi squatted and bowed in a proper manner.
When Concubine Yi saw Shi Nanxi coming in, she immediately laughed heartily:
"Princess Shi Er is here. Please don't be polite and take a seat."
Shi Nanxi stood up and sat down, still only sitting one-third of the way. At this time, her field of vision expanded, and the eldest lady of the Guo Luoluo mansion, whom she had met once, appeared in her eyes.
It seemed that this person really recognized her. He knew what was going on in his heart, but pretended not to know. He then held the handkerchief and spoke softly:
"I'm here today to express my gratitude to Concubine Yi. Thank you for your care and rewards on many occasions. I'm grateful." After saying this, she stood up again and bowed.
Concubine Yi raised her hand with a smile.
"Get up quickly, get up quickly. I've felt like I got along well with you since the first time I saw you. I was shocked when I heard that you fell into the water. I thought that you were already in poor health, and you had to suffer such a hardship. I felt really sorry for you. I hope to send you more medicinal herbs so that you can get better soon."
Upon hearing this, Shi Nanxi thanked her again and stood up and sat down. At this time, Concubine Yi turned her gaze to her eldest sister-in-law and introduced her:
"Oh, this is my sister-in-law. You met her once in Changyin Pavilion that day. She was still worried about the marriage of my third nephew. I couldn't stand it anymore, so I asked someone to summon her to the palace to watch the play with me. She stayed to have dinner with me today."
When the eldest lady heard what her sister-in-law said, she pretended to be helpless and shook her head.
"As long as Jirgalang's marriage is not resolved, I will not be in the mood to watch the opera. I only ask Your Majesty to help me find a suitable candidate as soon as possible to help me solve this important matter. Then, I will accompany Your Majesty to watch the opera every day."
As she spoke, her eyes fell on Shi Nanxi again, and Concubine Yi smiled and said,
"Don't worry, I, your nephew, will do my best." Then he looked at Shi Nanxi.
Shi Nanxi lowered her head in panic, rubbing her handkerchief continuously, but a smile flashed through her mind. It was a good idea, but the one who was snatching the person from you was Kangxi.
Just one sentence, can you snatch an emperor?
However, this reaction caused Concubine Yi and the First Lady to misunderstand. They thought Shi Nanxi was too shy. After all, since ancient times, women's marriages have always been decided by their parents and matchmakers, and they would not express their opinions.
Of course, they won't give you any opinions. As long as you understand it, you can directly ask the Emperor to grant you the marriage, and Concubine Yi's sister-in-law won't mention it anymore.
The two of them looked at each other quickly. At this time, Concubine Yi picked up the teacup and took a sip. Then she put the teacup down, looked at the sky, and said with a smile:
"Look at me, I have forgotten the time while talking. It is getting late. Let's have the meal served. Second Princess Shi has left one dish for dinner today."
"Have dinner? Is there any share for me?" A deep voice suddenly came from outside the door, and Kangxi, dressed in bright yellow court robes, walked in.
When Concubine Yi saw that it was the emperor who came, she was instantly overjoyed and went to greet him immediately, while Shi Nanxi and the first lady bowed to greet him.
"Your Majesty, I greet you. May your Majesty be blessed."
Kangxi waved his hand, seemingly not looking away, but in fact he first glanced at Shi Nanxi, and then walked straight past Concubine Yi and sat on the first seat.
Concubine Yi paused for a second, then smiled even brighter. She turned around and sat back on the other side of the chair, leaning over to look at Kangxi and said,
"Why is the emperor here now?"
Kangxi stroked the jade ring.
Slowly said:
"Before I had dinner today, I suddenly remembered what you said that day that a chef from Jiangnan had come to Yikun Palace. I thought I was tired of the palace meals, so I came here to try something new."
Hearing this, Concubine Yi's smile deepened, and she immediately chuckled:
"Your Majesty is here to taste the fresh food, I welcome you very much."
Then he immediately looked at Nanny Wang:
"Go to the kitchen quickly and tell them that the emperor is here. Ask them to show their best skills. If they do well, I will reward them handsomely."
"Yes, your majesty." Nanny Wang went downstairs to pass on the message with a smile on her face.
Kangxi did not speak again. He picked up the tea that had just been served and gently scraped the tea lid, but glanced at Shi Nanxi who was sitting below him from the corner of his eye.
She’s lost weight and her face has become more pointed!
Shi Nanxi sat stiffly in the chair, her head lowered, her eyelashes trembling violently. Although she did not glance up, the handkerchief in her hand was torn out of shape.
The third lady opposite glanced at Shi Nanxi, and seeing that she kept her head down obediently and didn't look at him any further, she nodded secretly. This was a good point. She was not like those arrogant ladies who couldn't wait to glue their eyes to the emperor when they saw him.
"Who is this lady?"
At this time, Kangxi noticed that the eldest lady of the Guoluo Mansion was looking at the little girl again, and he immediately felt unhappy.
This guy is really ignorant and bold enough to even dream of re-selecting the concubines!
When Concubine Yi heard the emperor's question, she first glanced at Shi Nanxi who was bowing her head, rolled her eyes, and continued with a smile:
"Your Majesty, this is my sister-in-law from my natal family."
The eldest lady was a little nervous, and quickly lowered her eyebrows and said:
"My husband is from the Wupinhe Camp helping to garrison Jalu."
Kangxi looked as if he had just remembered after thinking for a while, then he slowly said:
"I remember that Juelu was working in Shengjing?"
The emperor remembers the master! The eldest lady was immediately excited and quickly replied, holding the handkerchief:
"In reply to the emperor, my husband is working in Shengjing. I came to the capital specially to propose marriage for my son Jierhalang. I hope your majesty can help me."
"Oh, so Guard Jirgalang is not married yet?" Kangxi responded indifferently, with no emotion in his tone. At this time, Concubine Yi smiled and said:
"That's right. My third nephew only wants to do errands for you, but he is already 20 years old this year. If he doesn't get married, my sister-in-law will be very worried. Even my father has asked about it. So, seeing the election this year, I am thinking about whether I can choose a girl from the unsuccessful candidates for Jirgalang to marry quickly, so as not to delay any further."
As she spoke, she glanced at Shi Nanxi again:
"In fact, I don't ask for anything else. I just want a quiet, gentle, and well-behaved person. I just want to live a peaceful life with Jirgalang in the future, just like--"
Concubine Yi hinted to the emperor: "Girl Shi Er is very good."
Shi Nanxi, who had been keeping her head slightly lowered, lowered her head even lower when she heard these words. Her emotions could not be seen clearly, but the fingertips that were clutching the handkerchief turned slightly white.
Kangxi paused while holding the teacup. He looked at Shi Nanxi who was burying her head below him. His eyes darkened. Then he put down the teacup and spoke:
"I also think that Princess Shi Er is very good." My little girl is naturally good.
However, when Concubine Yi heard this, she thought the emperor was responding to her hint, and immediately laughed and joked.
"Even the emperor thinks that Princess Shi Er is very good. It seems that I have good taste." She laughed.
Madam Guo Luoluo, who was sitting next to her, also laughed.
This is done.
However, Shi Nanxi's fingertips became increasingly white, and her face gradually turned paler. In order not to reveal anything unusual, she had to bury her head even lower, almost to her chest.
Liang Jiugong, who was standing in the corner, glanced slightly, then looked at the emperor with a calm face, and quickly lowered his head. The emperor was angry.
Dinner was served soon. The chef from Jiangnan really showed his best skills, and the other chefs also tried their best. The dishes were so delicious, but Shi Nanxi couldn't swallow it. But in order not to be impolite, she had to force herself to eat a little.
Kangxi was sitting opposite, watching the whole scene, pursed his thin lips, and when dinner was over, Shi Nanxi was the first to say goodbye.
Concubine Yi glanced at the emperor beside her and nodded.
After leaving Yiku Palace, Shi Nanxi lowered her head and walked quickly towards Chuxiu Palace. Hongying behind her was almost anxious to death when she saw this.
Didn't the emperor ask Liang Zongguan to pass on the message? Wasn't he here? What did he mean now? Why did he want to marry the second princess to that guard Jierhalang?
But they didn't dare to say much and hurried to catch up with the Second Princess, but the hurried master and servant were soon stopped by Xiao Chunzi.
"This servant has met Princess Shi Er."
"Xiao Chunzi." Hongying was stunned at first, then looked at the Second Princess.
Shi Nanxi paused when she saw this, and was about to bypass Xiao Chunzi and leave. Xiao Chunzi was confused and didn't understand what was going on, so she quickly stopped Shi Ergege again.
"Girl Shi Er, good luck. I am here on the orders of the Emperor to take you to Yuyin Pavilion. He said he has something to tell you."
When Shi Nanxi heard the word "Emperor", she bit her lip tightly, holding back her tears, and hurriedly said:
"I am but a beautiful girl, and I dare not meet the emperor in private." As she said this, she was about to walk around again.
"Nanxi."
At this moment, Kangxi's low voice suddenly came from behind. The next moment, Shi Nanxi realized that her hand was held by someone. She turned around subconsciously and saw Kangxi who had appeared in front of her without her knowing. She couldn't help muttering:
"emperor."