Chapter 416 Step by Step Shocking Jade Tan 38
Chapter 416 Step by Step Shocking Jade Tan 38
She couldn't help but think of when she first came to this world, she had naively thought that she could live easily in this era with her understanding of history. But reality gave her a hard blow, everything here was far more complicated and cruel than she had imagined.
"Are you going to accept your fate?" Ruoxi asked herself in her heart, with a hint of bitterness and unwillingness in her tone.
No, she couldn't accept her fate! She didn't want to be like those women in the harem, trapped in this deep palace for her whole life, scheming for favor and ending up with a miserable end. She wanted to control her own destiny, she wanted to live her own wonderful life!
Thinking of this, Ruoxi's eyes gradually became determined. She quietly looked around, trying to find someone who could help her.
At this time, her eyes fell on Yu Tan.
"Sister, who is that sitting next to the emperor?" Ruoxi turned her head slightly and asked Maertai Ruolan who was sitting next to her.
Ruolan followed her gaze and saw a woman in a lilac Manchu dress sitting next to Kangxi. She had delicate features and a gentle temperament, but there was a hint of sadness between her brows, which made people feel pity for her.
"She is the emperor's new bride, who was initially appointed as a noble concubine. She is the legitimate daughter of Lord Nalan and her maiden name is Yutan." Ruolan replied calmly, with no emotion in her tone.
"Oh? She looks like a beauty. No wonder the emperor loves her so much." Ruoxi pretended to be surprised and chuckled, but her heart was filled with turmoil.
Maertai Ruoxi's heart was filled with shock. Nalan Mingzhu's legitimate daughter? She remembered that there was no such imperial concubine in history!
She was well-versed in Qing history, but had never heard of such a concubine in Kangxi's harem!
Could it be that her arrival caused history to deviate? Ruoxi couldn't help but start to wonder, could it be that she, this "little butterfly", flapped her wings and changed the original trajectory of history?
"Sister, are you sure she is Lord Nalan's legitimate daughter?" Ruoxi lowered her voice and confirmed with Ruolan again.
Ruolan nodded slightly, as if she didn't understand why her sister asked that.
"Sister, this imperial concubine seems to be very close to the emperor." Ruoxi lowered her voice and asked tentatively.
Ruolan's eyes fell on Yutan: "The emperor naturally treats her differently. She is the only one in the harem who dares to speak to the emperor so casually."
Ruoxi followed Ruolan's gaze and saw Yutan holding a handkerchief and gently wiping the wine stains from the corners of Kangxi's mouth. Her movements were natural and intimate. Kangxi was not angry at all. Instead, he looked at her dotingly. His eyes were so gentle that they almost dripped water.
"Your Majesty, please drink less. Be careful not to hurt yourself." Yu Tan's voice was soft and melodious, as sweet as the sound of a yellow oriole singing in a valley.
"I was so happy that I couldn't help but drink a few more cups, which made my beloved concubine worried." Kangxi held Yutan's hand and stroked it gently, his eyes full of tenderness.
This scene gave Ruoxi goose bumps. Is this still the same Emperor Kangxi who was decisive and ruthless in history?
How can you be like a young boy and have no principles in front of a woman!
Ruoxi secretly complained in her heart but remained calm on the surface and continued to chat with Ruolan. In fact, she was secretly observing the interaction between Kangxi and Yutan, trying to find some clues from it.
A bold plan gradually took shape in her mind. Nalan Mingzhu's legitimate daughter? There is no such person in history! Ruoxi is almost certain that Yu Tan is the key to all changes!
"Sister, what is the background of this imperial concubine? Why have I never heard anyone mention her?" Ruoxi asked casually.
Ruolan frowned slightly, and seemed a little puzzled: "I also find this strange. Lord Nalan only has one son, how could it be..."
The more Ruoxi thought about it, the more she felt that her guess was correct. This Yu Tan was definitely the key to solving all the mysteries!
But how to get close to Yutan? Ruoxi was puzzled.
Kangxi was in high spirits and raised his glass to invite everyone to drink with him, but the imperial concubine Yutan beside him gently tugged at his sleeve with a look of worry between her brows.
"Your Majesty, please drink less. Be careful not to hurt your health."
Her voice was soft, like the soft Wu dialect of the south of the Yangtze River, which made Kangxi feel itchy. He no longer remembered the etiquette between the monarch and his subjects. He held her hand with doting eyes and stroked it gently.
"I was so happy that I couldn't help but drink a few more cups, which actually made Tan'er worried."
Yutan gave him a reproachful look, picked up a piece of exquisite pastry from the table and handed it to Kangxi's mouth.
"If Your Majesty is hungry, please eat some cakes to fill your stomach. I specially asked the imperial kitchen to make them for you. They are all your favorites."
Kangxi wanted to say that he was not hungry, but looking at Yutan's watery eyes, he couldn't bear to refuse, so he opened his mouth and took a bite. It was sweet and soft in the mouth, and it was indeed his favorite.
"Is it delicious?" Yu Tan asked with a smile, her eyes full of anticipation.
"It's delicious. The food fed by my beloved concubine is naturally the most delicious." Kangxi was in a good mood and couldn't help but joked.
This conversation made everyone present have different thoughts.
Ruoxi, who was sitting in the corner, saw all of this and pondered in her heart.
This Yu Tan really has some tricks up his sleeve!
On the surface, she appears to be weak and harmless, but in fact, she is very cautious and manages to make the emperor fall in love with her without making any noise.
But what exactly does she want to do?
Ruoxi was full of doubts. She had a hunch that the appearance of Yu Tan was no accident. There might be a bigger secret hidden behind her...
Kangxi was in a good mood. Looking at Yutan's cute and lovely appearance, his heart softened.
He picked up the ivory chopsticks, picked up a piece of crystal clear fish meat, put it to Yu Tan's lips, and said softly: "Tan'er, you eat some too."
Yu Tan was slightly stunned, looked at Kangxi shyly, and said coquettishly: "Your Majesty, there are so many people watching..."
Kangxi smiled indifferently and said, "I am feeding my beloved concubine, who dares to say anything?"
As he said this, he handed the fish to Yu Tan's lips, not allowing her to refuse.
Seeing that she couldn't refuse, Yu Tan slightly opened her red lips and took the fish meat into her mouth. Kangxi's eyes fell on her lips as delicate as petals, and his heart moved. He felt that the fish meat was extremely tempting and he wanted to have a taste of it himself.
This scene left everyone present stunned.
All those concubines tried their best to win the emperor's favor, but the emperor was always lukewarm towards them. When had they ever seen him being so gentle and considerate?
And Yu Tan, who had only just entered the palace, how could she be so favored by the emperor?
The flames of jealousy burned fiercely in their hearts, and they wished they could replace Yu Tan.
Ruoxi saw it all and sneered inwardly.
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