Chapter 338 Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace Gao Xiyue 28

"Indeed, the people in the Imperial Medical Academy can be said to be risking their lives every day. They have to carefully consider every prescription they write, for fear of making a mistake that could cost them their heads."

Consort Zhe shook her head helplessly. Some of the imperial physicians in the Imperial Hospital did not enter the palace voluntarily. They were recommended because of their excellent medical skills and had no choice but to come. This shows how dangerous the position of imperial physician is.

Therefore, imperial physicians would sometimes curry favor with high-ranking or favored concubines. Money and power were secondary; the main reason was to save their lives. In case of a minor incident, they could still make a profit.

Consort Shen eventually gave birth to a daughter, whom the Emperor named Jingting. On the same day, a tea set was 'accidentally' broken in Consort Xian's palace.

Two months later, Gao Xiyue gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl. The boy was named Yongrui and the girl was named Jingyao. The emperor was overjoyed and bestowed upon her the title of Zhao, making her the Noble Consort Zhaochen, and granting her the privileges of an Imperial Noble Consort.

Giving birth usually leads to a promotion, especially since Gao Xiyue gave birth to a pair of auspicious babies, making her a Noble Consort above the Imperial Noble Consort.

If the Empress hadn't spoken up in time, the Emperor, overwhelmed by the joyous occasion, would have almost blurted out that he would promote Gao Xiyue to Imperial Noble Consort.

After the Kangxi era, an unwritten rule emerged that an imperial concubine could not be appointed while an empress was alive, unless she was posthumously granted the title or the concubine was about to die.

Therefore, the emperor only bestowed upon them a title and granted them the privileges of an Imperial Noble Consort, after all, they were a pair of auspicious twins.

During Gao Xiyue's postpartum confinement period, a selection of imperial concubines was held, and two new women entered the palace.

Yehenara Yihuan, daughter of Nalan Yongshou, a vice minister of the Manchu Plain Yellow Banner, was granted the title of Noble Lady Shu and given residence in the East Annex Hall of Xianfu Palace.

(Private setting) Lu Muping, daughter of the Vice Minister of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices of the Han Army Bordered Yellow Banner, was granted the title of Qing Changzai and given residence in the East Annex Hall of Jingyang Palace.

Changchun Palace —

The Empress looked at Gao Xiyue gently and asked with concern, "Today is the first time the Noble Consort has paid her respects since the end of her confinement period. How is your recovery going?"

Gao Xiyue politely replied, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. The imperial physician said that I am in good health and have recovered very well."

"That's good." The Empress nodded and continued, "During your postpartum period, two new ladies entered the palace. Have you gotten to know them?"

Gao Xiyue smiled, then sighed and said:

"I've met them. Consort Shu is aloof and stunningly beautiful, while Consort Qing is pretty and charming. They are both young and beautiful girls. Seeing them makes me truly realize how old I am."

"Hey, hey, hey, I can't stand hearing that!" Consort Zhe quickly interjected, interrupting Gao Xiyue.

"If you feel you're getting old, what am I supposed to do? I'm two years older than you, almost middle-aged, so wouldn't I look even older?"

Qing Changzai flattered, "Your Highness the Imperial Concubine and Your Highness the Consort Zhe look like young girls of sixteen or seventeen, so young!"

Consort Zhe covered her mouth and smiled, "Qing Chang has such a sweet tongue, praising me makes me feel so happy."

The Empress watched Gao Xiyue and Consort Zhe singing in unison, feeling displeased. But thinking of the decree she had requested from the Emperor, she smiled slightly.

"In this palace, there are only two Consorts and Noble Consorts: Noble Consort Zhaochen and Consort Zhe. The Third Prince is also getting old. After discussing it with the Emperor, we decided to promote Consort Chun to the rank of Consort."

Consort Chun was overjoyed upon hearing this and quickly bowed to express her gratitude, saying, "Your Majesty and Your Majesty the Empress thank you."

Seeing the gratitude on Consort Chun's face, the Empress smiled even more and continued, "Noble Consort Shu comes from a distinguished family and is also favored by the Emperor, so she has been promoted to the rank of Consort."

“Consort Wan is a veteran of the Prince’s residence. This time, she will be promoted to the rank of Changzai. The Ministry of Rites will select an auspicious day for her to be formally conferred the title along with Consort Chun.”