Chapter 10: Kangxi's Constipation

  Kangxi quietly looked at Daiyu, his face stern and imposing. An ordinary person would have been intimidated by now, but Daiyu still stood there calmly, as if nothing had happened. However, she had gotten up early to help Ruhai with the medicine, and earlier had discussed the medicinal properties with Li Taisheng, her weak body was indeed somewhat overwhelmed, and she couldn't help feeling a little dizzy. Damn it, this body is still so fragile, Daiyu cursed inwardly, she didn't want to lose to Kangxi on this point, or others would think she fainted because she couldn't withstand Kangxi's majesty.

  "Your Majesty, Miss Lin is frail and has been taking care of Mr. Lin for so long, she really can't keep standing like this."

  Daiyu heard Li Taoyi's words and turned her head to smile at him. She would repay those who were good to her, but as for Kangxi, it seemed that they didn't see eye to eye.

  Kangxi furrowed his brow, "Take a seat."

  Daiyu casually walked over and sat down, while outside Jia Rui had already been beaten with forty large boards and chased away. The related Jiafu hidden spies in Linfu were also chased away. What Kangxi did not expect was that his own men were also chased away at the same time.

  Yongzheng watched Daiyu with interest, this Lin family girl really had guts, daring to go against the Emperor like that. Yongzheng's expression was calm, his whole body emitting a cold aura, his eyes occasionally scanning Daiyu. Yongyi wore a warm and elegant smile as he looked at Daiyu, a glint of light flashing in his eyes. Yongxiang didn't have many thoughts, simply gazing at Daiyu with an appreciative look. Yongbin was somewhat puffed up, this little girl was so disrespectful to the Emperor, she should be beaten.

  Daiyu took in the reactions of all the princes, and indeed they were just as recorded in history. Was she here to witness history? A hint of sarcastic smile played on Daiyu's lips, which happened to catch Kangxi's eye. Kangxi felt even more uncomfortable, but as a mighty emperor, he couldn't be bothered too much with a seven-year-old little girl.

  "Lin Jiadaiyu, why don't you accept my reward?" After a long silence, Kangxi spoke up.

  "Your Majesty, I have a mother, a sister, a family, and I am also a member of the Zheng Huang Banner. That's enough." Daiyu said calmly, in fact, for her, having emotional nourishment was enough, everything else didn't matter. Even if this was ancient times, she could still establish her own power based on her own experience and dominate Jiangnan.

  "Oh?" Kangxi looked at Daiyu with interest.

  "What does Your Majesty want to say? The rewards given behind one's back are often just a means of exploitation. Ama has already painfully lost her mother and brother, now Ama only has this humble daughter, will Your Majesty be so inhumane?" Daiyu's mouth corner rose with a scornful smile, making Kangxi feel uncomfortable from the heart, and he couldn't help but get angry. She wouldn't know what was going on, would she? Lin Ruhai wouldn't tell her the truth, but her smile really didn't match her age.

  Kangxi looked at Daiyu, and this version of her sparked even more interest in him. He was determined to bring her into his line of sight. "What I have decided will never change..." Kangxi's words were cut off by a cold laugh from Daiyu inside the room. "Yes, Your Majesty has made many decisions. So, when the woman you deeply loved left you, did you ever regret it?" Daiyu recalled history, and according to unofficial records, Kangxi's most beloved was his cousin, Tong Jia Shi. She took a gamble on this. It wasn't until the day before Tong Jia Shi's death that Kangxi gave her a posthumous title, a decision that came too late.

  Kangxi's heart still ached from the death of Consort Tong. His marriage to Empress Heseri was for the sake of solidifying his throne, so their feelings were not deep, and he also felt guilty towards the Crown Prince. But Consort Tong was different; if it weren't for true love, Kangxi wouldn't have promoted her to Imperial Noble Consort as soon as she entered the palace, letting her take charge of the harem. Kangxi's gaze fell on Yongzheng, who was only Consort Tong's adopted son, but he remained the most important son in his heart.

  Kangxi's sudden gaze made Yin Zhen somewhat uncomfortable, and Yin Reng's heart was on fire. Indeed, his uncle had said it was true that the Emperor really had the intention of deposing him and making his fourth brother the crown prince.

  Daiyu watched the scene in front of her, knowing she had gambled correctly, and let out a sigh of relief. "Your Majesty, your subject does not need so many honors, all I ask for is to be by Ama's side forever, to filially respect Ama." Daiyu lowered her posture and softened her voice.

  Kangxi looked at Daiyu, feeling moved in his heart. It was no wonder that she was the daughter of Ruohai, for she viewed power and honor lightly. His own daughters didn't seem to have such qualities, but they had all been married off one after another as soon as they came of age. That was also his fault, not giving them a good life. "In that case, I will confer a title on you. I confer the title of Dai Xin Jun Zhu on you and specially allow you to attend Lin Ai Gong by her side." By rights, once one had a title, one should move into the capital city. Today, although Kangxi was made angry several times by Daiyu, he still didn't make things difficult for her afterwards.

  "My daughter thanks your honor's great kindness." Daiyu reluctantly knelt down to thank him. Who invented this kneeling ritual anyway?

  Kangxi looked at Daiyu who had stood up again and said, "I exempt you from kneeling in the future." Kangxi granted another favor to Daiyu.

  "Thank you, Your Majesty." Daiyu let out a sigh of relief, finally able to stop kneeling. However, thinking about the marriage issue, Daiyu furrowed her brow. Kangxi had impulsively sent her for an arranged marriage, which would be difficult to deal with. "Daiyu dares to ask Your Majesty for another imperial decree."

  "You speak." Kangxi looked at Daiyu, who didn't show the slightest bit of fear or trepidation. His own ministers would usually be evasive and vague when asking for his imperial decree, but she didn't have any of that.

  "I request a self-arranged marriage, so I can stay with my mother forever." Daiyu's excuse was actually not very good, once she married and followed her husband, it would be hard for her to return to her natal family.

  Kangxi had not spoken for a long time, and then smiled again. "You are indeed the daughter of Ru Hai, calculating me is just like your mother. I agree, Lin Jiadai Yu can have a free marriage."

  "Thank you, Your Majesty. But it's still more reassuring to have an imperial edict." Daiyu seized the opportunity to speak, knowing that everyone present was a son of Kangxi, and if anything happened outside, she wouldn't even have a place to speak.

  "You little scamp, I'll write it for you myself." Kangxi felt a bit defeated, never having thought that he would lose his composure in front of a seven-year-old girl and cause so much trouble.

  She was sizing up Daiyu, and this young mistress of the Dai Manor had been so rude to the Emperor's mother, yet the Empress Dowager hadn't blamed her. It seemed she could be used for a while; she was still young, and when she grew up, she would bring her into her own circle.