mtl008 Chapter 167 How to Thank You for Summer Vacation (Revised)
Chapter 167 How to Thank You for Summer Vacation (Revised)
"The Emperor has arrived."
Following the announcement from outside the door, Kangxi strode in wearing a yellow gauze robe with a golden dragon pattern. He felt the cool air blowing in his face and breathed a sigh of relief.
Shi Nanxi was talking to Hongying. When she heard the announcement, she stood up and went to greet him. However, she was stopped by Kangxi halfway through.
"No need to be polite, Nanxi."
Shi Nanxi pursed her lips and smiled. She did not act flattered as she did at the beginning. She readily followed Kangxi's strength to stand up. When she looked up, she saw sweat on Kangxi's forehead. She picked up a handkerchief to wipe the sweat off his forehead with concern and asked someone to fetch some water.
"Why did the emperor come here at this time? Must you be hot on the way?"
The two men sat down and looked at the little girl wiping the sweat off their face. The slight displeasure caused by the hot environment outside suddenly disappeared, and Kangxi's mouth curled up in a happy arc.
"No problem, I'm not busy today, I'll come over to take a look."
Shi Nanxi hummed, wet the handkerchief in the brass basin, wrung it dry, and started wiping Kangxi's sweat again.
Kangxi closed his eyes slightly, feeling the gentle movements on his face. The cool touch further drove away the heat in his body. These were obviously very ordinary and unusual things, but at this moment he felt a warmth he had never felt before.
It was as if they were an ordinary couple in the society. The husband came back from work, tired and sweaty, and his wife helped him wash up with caring heart.
As soon as this thought came to his mind, Kangxi's heartbeat suddenly quickened. He suddenly opened his eyes and stared at the black head in front of him.
Shi Nanxi, who was wiping with her head down, did not notice Kangxi's strange expression. After she wiped Kangxi's neck, she stood up and put the handkerchief back into the copper basin. She looked up and was about to speak when a meow suddenly interrupted her.
"Meow~" Shi Nanxi heard the sound, swallowed the words in her mouth, and looked over.
"Is Xixi awake?"
As he spoke, he walked towards the beauty couch under the window lattice. Seeing the little girl whose attention was attracted by "Xixi", Kangxi pursed his lips slightly, feeling a sense of inexplicable loss and a hint of imperceptible grievance.
Here, Shi Nanxi picked up "Xixi" and touched its head skillfully.
Kangxi sent "Xixi" the day after the death of Prince Ping, the daughter of Concubine Ping. In name, he was busy and asked her to help take care of him, but in reality, he wanted to divert her "sad" emotions and keep her company.
"Xixi" didn't make a fuss or struggle and let Shi Nanxi touch her head. She even blinked her cat eyes and meowed softly at her. She was so cute and lovable that Shi Nanxi couldn't help but touch her again and again.
Seeing the man and the cat getting along harmoniously, Kangxi felt relieved. Before, Pingpin had slandered the girl as being unlucky, which made her think of herself. Thinking of her expression that day, he still felt a little scared. Fortunately, everything was over.
"Your Majesty, do you think Xixi has lost weight recently?"
When Shi Nanxi came over carrying "Xixi", she shook her baby up and down, and it felt a little lighter than a few days ago.
Kangxi suppressed his emotions and glanced at "Xixi".
"Yes, you have lost some weight. Is it because of the hot weather that you have lost your appetite?"
Shi Nanxi thought about Xixi's recent appetite and frowned with some worry.
"That should be the case. The weather has been getting hotter recently, and Xixi has a lot of hair on his body. I'm afraid he's not feeling well, so he's eating a lot less than before."
It is June in the lunar calendar, which is already July in the modern solar calendar. Beijing is located in the north, so it is hot and rainy. The Forbidden City has been stuffy and hot these days. Even with the ice jar to cool down, it is still very hot.
Kangxi comforted her.
"Don't worry. I came here today to tell you that you will leave for Changchun Garden the day after tomorrow. Take Xixi with you. The scenery there is beautiful and the temperature is pleasant. Xixi will definitely like it."
"Go to Changchun Garden?" Shi Nanxi looked up suddenly and asked in surprise: "Really, Your Majesty?"
Kangxi looked at Shi Nanxi's surprised expression and a smile appeared on his face.
"of course it's true."
Confirming it was true, Shi Nanxi became even happier. The Forbidden City was majestic and magnificent, but it was square, with not many trees and only ponds. The summer was really unbearable. She had long wanted to go to Changchun Garden, and she quickly gave orders as soon as she got the news.
"Hongying, Nanny Yang, you have heard what the emperor said, pack your luggage quickly, and don't forget to bring Xixi's nest and food with you."
In the corner, Hongying and Nanny Yang agreed with a smile and hurried to clean up.
Kangxi lay relaxedly on the couch, stroking his jade ring and looking at the happy girl with a smile.
"Are you so happy to know that we are going to Changchun Garden?"
Shi Nanxi turned to Kangxi and said:
"Of course. I heard that Changchun Garden has many trees and lakes. I have never seen a lake in my life. The book says that you can row a boat on the lake. I am very happy just thinking about it."
Kangxi was happy to see the little girl happy. The smile on his face deepened. He supported his head with one hand and said in a leisurely tone:
"Then Nanxi is so happy, how can she thank me?"
When it came to the word "thank you", Kangxi deliberately emphasized his tone, making it hard for people not to notice it, and Shi Nanxi noticed it immediately.
In view of the various zero contacts with Kangxi in recent days, she understood him better and knew that although he looked deep, steady and unfathomable, he was actually a dark and sultry person in private. As soon as she heard his tone, she knew that he was up to something bad again.
She knew it clearly in her heart, and she didn't reject it. Life was about having some fun and a sense of ritual, and she hadn't forgotten the deal she had made with Nara Changzai.
With her mind racing, Shi Nanxi lowered her head while holding "Xixi", as if she was embarrassed by Kangxi's words. Kangxi admired the gentleness of the beauty's head lowered. After a while, he heard an almost inaudible voice:
"…Your Majesty, what do you want to thank me for?"
Kangxi's gaze fell on the bent slender neck, his eyes darkened, and his voice became a little hoarse.
"It's all up to me, Nanxi, please do as you please."
As soon as he finished speaking, he felt the vision in front of him darken slightly, and the next moment, his forehead was kissed by soft lips.
After the kiss, Shi Nanxi retreated. However, how could Kangxi let go of the meat at his lips? He immediately grabbed the back of Shi Nanxi's head and counterattacked, and the position of his kiss also changed from forehead to red lips, tossing and turning, going deep into her.
After an unknown amount of time, "Xixi" in Shi Nanxi's arms was squeezed onto the couch in the middle. Feeling uncomfortable, it meowed, and the two had to end the kiss.
Shi Nanxi, who was released, had flushed cheeks and was panting. Her almond-shaped eyes seemed to be filled with spring water, which made Kangxi's phoenix eyes darken again. He restrained himself from continuing because it was daytime now.
Using his calloused thumb, he gently rolled over Shi Nanxi's swollen lips, and said in a low, sexy voice:
"I have received Nanxi's thanks and am very happy."
Shi Nanxi's lips were numb from being kissed, and before she could come to her senses, Kangxi's thumb was rubbing over her. It seemed as if there was an electric current on it that instantly spread to her limbs and bones. If she hadn't been sitting, she would have fallen to the ground with weak legs.
As expected of an experienced driver, he sighed in his heart, but looked around in panic. Seeing that the servants were either packing up or lowering their heads, he breathed a sigh of relief. He lowered his head and dared not look at Kangxi. While comforting "Xixi", he stiffly changed the subject:
"Your Majesty, who will be going to Changchun Garden the day after tomorrow?"