sjar Chapter 386
Chapter 386
Qingying gave an oral order and resumed the morning and evening visits the next day.
Seeing that all the concubines had arrived and the room was full, Li Yu led the eunuchs holding several imperial edicts into the room.
Qingying glanced at Li Yu and spoke first, "Not to mention the sisters in the former residence, almost all the sisters in the palace now have served the emperor for many years. The Golden Year of Yuanmingyuan is also a great celebration. The emperor has discussed with me and wants to promote the sisters' positions."
"Li Yu, you are here to read the imperial edict."
"The slave obeys."
After bowing in response, Li Yu turned around and took an imperial edict in his hand.
"The Emperor, by the grace of Heaven and the Mandate of Heaven, proclaims: Consort Keliyete and Consort Su, both virtuous and prudent, diligent and docile, and instrumental in bearing the heir to the throne, are hereby promoted to the rank of Imperial Consorts. This is my decree."
It really saves a lot of trouble to have two people issue the same imperial edict.
Qingying had already informed the two of them of the decree to appoint a noble concubine.
Naturally, there would be no surprise.
They both stood up and knelt, "I thank the emperor for his grace."
Sitting down again, Li Yufu unfolded the imperial edict again. "By the grace of Heaven and the Mandate of Heaven, I decree: Concubine Yi Yehenara is of a gentle and kind disposition, a virtuous woman who is a good wife and a model of virtue. She is virtuous and respectful, and is virtuous without being boastful. Now, in consideration of Yuxi's meritorious service, I hereby promote her to the rank of Concubine Yi. I decree this."
Qingying smiled and glanced at Zhaopin.
The smile on the other person's face could hardly be suppressed.
But another imperial edict that followed made her expression change instantly.
Concubine Mei was promoted to Concubine Mei, Concubine Wen was promoted to Concubine Wen, Concubine Lan was promoted to Concubine Lan, Concubine Lu was promoted to Concubine Lu, and the daughter of the Xiang official was promoted to Concubine Xiang.
As the decrees were spoken one after another, Zhaopin's mind became more and more depressed.
"Your Majesty, the decree has been read. I will take my leave."
After Li Yu finished speaking, he received a signal from Qingying and turned to leave.
It also made those who still had hope in the hall completely lose hope.
In fact, it’s more than just Concubine Zhao.
The same is true for Concubine Hui and Concubine Fu.
It just seemed like they had suppressed their thoughts, unlike Concubine Zhao, whose changes could be seen at a glance.
"Zhao concubine."
Before she could think about it, Qingying suddenly spoke.
The corners of Zhaopin's mouth trembled, and she stood up quickly and said, "Your Majesty is here."
"You have had a hard time getting pregnant, but the palace rules and regulations cannot be changed. The four corners of the concubine position are now complete, so it is possible that you cannot be promoted for a while."
"However, the Emperor has already issued an oral decree that from this day forward, you will enjoy the privileges of a consort. This will also make up for the hard work you put into your pregnancy."
Having said that, what else can Concubine Zhao say?
I could only kneel down and say respectfully, "Yes, I thank the Emperor and the Empress for their consideration."
...
The decree of enthronement has been issued, but the enthronement ceremony cannot be held in the garden.
However, the day of the emperor's return was not far away, so the garden became peaceful for a few days.
Less than half a month later, the imperial physician examined the three pregnant concubines and said that the fetuses were stable and could withstand the fatigue of a half-day's journey.
Therefore, the Forbidden City became lively again.
Since Concubine Zhao was promoted, she naturally lived in the main hall of Yiku Palace when she returned to the palace this time.
But just after settling in, Mr. Ke came to the door the next afternoon.
As he led Cui Ning in, Concubine Ke still had a worried look on her face.
"Sister Zhaopin."
"Now that you are here, please sit down."
Concubine Zhao's expression changed slightly, but Concubine Ke did not notice it.
Thanks to Zhaopin's deliberate efforts to make friends with her, the two are now very familiar with each other.
Not caring about any empty formalities, Concubine Ke put down the food box in her hand and sat opposite Concubine Zhao.
"Sister, I was exhausted from the long journey yesterday. I wasn't able to ride in the same carriage with you and couldn't look after you. Are you okay?"
The worry on Noble Lady Ke's face did not seem fake.
The worried look made Zhaopin a little afraid to look directly at him.
But the other party still called her sister, which made Zhaopin's reluctance disappear in an instant.
He lowered his head calmly.
"Thank you for your concern, but the people in the Ministry of Internal Affairs are diligent in their work. There is no problem with the carriage and horses. I am fine."
Concubine Ke nodded and said, "That's good. I'm thinking about my sister's previous pregnancy..."
He stopped talking before he finished speaking.
As if realizing that what he said was inappropriate, Noble Lady Ke changed the subject in a panic.