Previously, due to his inner demons, Song QingShu had thought of continuing to pretend to be Kangxi and continue being the emperor. When he returned to the imperial harem, he could try out the taste of these imperial concubines. However, after Zhou Zhiruo, Dongfang Muxue, and Xia Qingqing appeared together, Song QingShu subconsciously threw these thoughts to the back of his mind.
It was a strange mentality. It was as if he was fooling around with his lover and was found out by his wife. The shame brought by the moral system of the future had unintentionally dispelled Song Qingshu's inner demons, allowing him to calmly think about the current situation.
"Is it great to be the emperor?" Dongfang Muxue looked at him with a smile.
"It's alright." Song Qingshu immediately felt two murderous intents and quickly changed his words, "It's just so-so. There are a lot of rules and it's not as free as before."
"In that case, it's fine not to be the emperor. Brother Song, let's travel around the world." Xia Qingqing shook his hand excitedly.
Seeing Song Qingshu's awkward expression, Dongfang Muxue chuckled, "Miss Xia, your Brother Song spent so much effort to replace Kangxi. He hasn't had time to enjoy the fruits of victory and you want him to give it up. Of course, he's unwilling."
"He hasn't enjoyed it yet. I heard that Little Tong was … couldn't get out of bed because of him." Xia Qingqing was angry and anxious.
"Are you that powerful?" Dongfang Muxue glanced at a certain part of Song Qingshu suspiciously.
Song Qingshu blushed under her gaze and couldn't help but complain, "It's not that exaggerated. Which dog of a slave is gossiping behind my back? I won't forgive her if I find out."
"Don't act like an emperor in front of us." Dongfang Muxue curled her lips in disdain.
"It's become a habit during this period." Song Qingshu scratched his head and chuckled.
"Brother Song, are you going to stay in the Forbidden City like this forever?" Xia Qingqing looked at him calmly. "Big Brother Song, have you ever thought that this way, no matter how happy you are as the Emperor, in the eyes of the world, it will only be Kangxi who is happy. What Song Qingshu will soon be forgotten, and then you really will die."
"Of course, if Brother Song decides to stay in the Forbidden City, I … I'm willing to stay in the palace with you as Concubine Ping." Ever since she expressed her love for Song Qingshu, Xia Qingqing realized that many of the things she used to feel embarrassed about were no longer so difficult to say.
Song Qingshu was so touched that he held her little hand tightly. He was so moved that he couldn't speak.
"Tsk, tsk ~" Dongfang Muxue looked as if she couldn't take it anymore. "Song Qingshu, I think it's a good idea for you to continue being the emperor. You'll be able to fulfill many of your dreams and ambitions. Now, besides the Mongolians, the Manchurian Qing is the most powerful in the world. It's a pity to give it up like this. "
Song Qingshu had also thought that if he continued to pretend to be Kangxi, his real identity would be doomed. However, the temptation of power was too great. Every time he thought of this problem, he would quickly divert his attention and hide this headache in the depths of his mind.
This time, after Xia Qingqing exposed him, Song Qingshu finally had to face this problem. Coupled with the disappearance of his inner demons, he quickly realized what Kangxi's last words were.
Before his death, Kangxi didn't think about revenge, nor did he beg Song Qingshu to treat his children well. He only asked him to be a good emperor. At that time, Song Qingshu couldn't understand it, but now he understood Kangxi's farsightedness. He was sure that he couldn't resist the temptation of being the emperor. Once he was addicted to it, he could only appear in the world with his identity. In this way, Kangxi would be dead, but he would be alive. Song Qingshu would be alive, but he would be dead.
After all, thousands of years later, the history books would only record Kangxi's deeds. As for Song Qingshu, the history books would only record that he conspired to assassinate the emperor, and in the end, he was turned into ashes.
After Song QingShu impersonated him, Kangxi didn't care whether he would treat his children well or mess up the imperial concubines in the harem.
Kangxi wasn't afraid that Song Qingshu would see through his intentions. After all, this was an open and aboveboard plot. The key was whether Song Qingshu could resist the temptation of the throne.
Although Song Qingshu had a warm and fragrant body in his arms, he still felt a chill down his spine. Fortunately, he didn't try to compete with Kangxi in schemes, but chose to use force instead. That was why he was the final winner.
"Who said I was going to give up?" Song Qingshu thought for a long time and finally let out a long sigh.
Hearing his words, Dongfang Muxue's eyes lit up, but Xia Qingqing's expression darkened. However, when she thought that she would be by his side no matter what, she didn't feel so sad anymore.
"I want to be the emperor, and I want to be Song Qingshu too." Song Qingshu's eyes seemed to emit a glimmer of light.
Xia Qingqing was startled, but Dongfang Muxue frowned and said, "There is always a loss when there is gain. There is no such thing as the best of both worlds."
"That's just a senseless excuse used by fools who can't think of a solution." Song QingShu said faintly, "I naturally can't do it alone, but with your help, there's a chance for things to turn around."
"Tell me about it." Dongfang Muxue seemed to be deep in thought, as if she could vaguely guess what he was thinking.
"Dong … Lady Ah Xue, are you interested in becoming the emperor?" Song Qingshu looked at Dongfang Muxue with a smile.
Dongfang Muxue was startled, but she quickly reacted and smiled. "Of course, I've tried everything in my life, but I've never tried being the emperor. I'm sure it'll be fun."
"You've tried everything?" Song Qingshu was stunned, and he suddenly felt a little uncomfortable.
Seeing Song Qingshu's strange expression, Dongfang Muxue was startled for a while, but she quickly reacted. "You bastard, what are you thinking in that head of yours?"
"You're the one who said it with ambiguity," Song Qingshu mumbled.
"What are you guys talking about? Why can't I understand anything?" Xia Qingqing interrupted the conversation between the two gloomily.
"I'm talking about letting Lady Xue disguise herself as Kangxi. That way, I can free myself to complete my career." Song Qingshu quickly changed the topic.
"Why can't I disguise myself as Kangxi? Back in the day, I disguised myself as a man, and my ability to mingle in the pugilistic world was superb." Although Xia Qingqing had tried to change herself, the fact that she was easily jealous was not something that could be easily changed.
"You have more important things to do." Song Qingshu looked at her lovingly.
Xia Qingqing regretted her words as soon as they left her mouth. She was no longer the little girl from back then. After going through so much hardship, she finally got to be with Song Qingshu. Why should she be a villain and make him hate her? Seeing that Song Qingshu had no intention of blaming her, Xia Qingqing's heart warmed. She quickly asked, "What's more important?"
"Accompany me …" Song Qingshu suddenly had a mischievous thought.
"Ah?" Xia Qingqing blushed and lowered her head. "Okay." In her opinion, staying by Song Qingshu's side was much more interesting than being an emperor.
Seeing Xia Qingqing's bashful and charming appearance, Song Qingshu could not help but be stunned. He then said, "Accompany me to Shandong. The Golden Snake Camp has been divided for a long time. It's time to regroup."
"The Golden Snake Camp …" Hearing him mention this name, Xia Qingqing's heart ached, and her expression became gloomy.
Song Qingshu then remembered her difficulties and could not help but hesitate. "Sorry, I almost forgot that this is Yuan …"
Xia Qingqing gently pressed her finger on his lips and shook her head slightly. "The past is the past. Don't mention him."
Dongfang Muxue suddenly laughed strangely. "Good job, Song Qingshu. Not only did you trick Yuan Chengzhi's widow into your hands, but now you are also preparing to receive his inheritance. You are really amazing."
Song Qingshu was sweating profusely. He was about to explain when Xia Qingqing interrupted, "Humph, as long as I love Brother Song, I am willing. As for the Golden Snake Camp, Brother Yuan's greatest wish in life is to overthrow the Manchurian Qing. He probably does not want to see the Golden Snake Camp become a pile of loose sand. Brother Song killed the Manchurian Emperor. Brother Yuan's spirit in heaven will definitely be happy to see Brother Song reorganize the Golden Snake Camp. "
"A woman who has a change of heart is really scary." Dongfang Muxue deliberately exaggerated. "Not only are you in a hurry to give yourself to another man, but you are also in a hurry to give your husband's inheritance to him."
Xia Qingqing's pink face alternated between red and white from her words. Suddenly, she smiled and said, "Miss Xue, why do you have to be so confrontational and make things difficult for me? I only hope that Brother Song does not despise me. I do not ask for any status, so naturally, I cannot threaten your position. Speaking of which, the person you should really deal with is that Sect Leader Zhou of the Emei Faction. "
Dongfang Muxue did not expect to get herself into trouble. Hearing her words, she immediately panicked. "Do you think I am fighting with you for your affection? What a joke. What ability does Song Qingshu have for me to fight with his woman? This is really infuriating. "
Xia Qingqing smiled faintly. "Miss Xue, you may not be able to see your own heart clearly. Back then, I was also like this. Miss Xue will naturally understand in the future."
"Ladies, stop, stop. My head is about to explode." Seeing that the conversation was getting more and more ridiculous, Song Qingshu took a deep breath and hurriedly interrupted the two women. "Let's discuss our future strategy."
Dongfang Muxue was annoyed by Xia Qingqing's words and could only ask, "Just say it. What do you want to do with the Golden Snake Battalion?"
"Currently, I am in the palace. It seems that I have all the best soldiers in the world, but in fact, all of this is a castle in the air. It is all built on the identity of Kangxi. Once exposed, I am nothing." Song Qingshu said in a low voice, "That is why I plan to build my own team. With a territory and soldiers, I will have a place in this chaotic world."
"I can understand that you plan to build your own force with the Golden Snake Battalion as the foundation. But I am curious." Dongfang Muxue looked into his eyes quietly. "To what extent do you want to develop this force?"
"Overthrow the Manchurian regime and rebuild a Han nation to compete with the Mongols." Song Qingshu stood with his hands clasped behind his back. There was a vague and inexplicable aura about him.
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