Chapter 339 Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace Gao Xiyue 29

"Your Majesty and Empress, I am deeply grateful for your grace."

After a string of flattery and congratulations, the Empress concluded her greetings.

As Gao Xiyue and Consort Zhe walked along the long street back to the palace, Consort Zhe suddenly asked, "Did you see the palace maids behind Consort Mei?"

Gao Xiyue feigned ignorance, "I didn't notice. Was there something wrong with that palace maid?"

"At first I didn't notice it either. It was Consort Mei's provocative look at Consort Xian and her little gesture of having the maid behind her serve me that made me realize that the maid looked somewhat similar to Consort Xian in the eyes and eyebrows."

Consort Zhe chuckled. This Consort Mei was much more well-behaved than when she first entered the palace, but this time she vaguely saw a shadow of that time.

"It seems she still holds a grudge about being suppressed during her pregnancy."

That palace maid was Wei Yanwan. However, Consort Mei was different from Jin Yuyan. She had been in the palace for many years and was well-versed in the palace rules. Naturally, she would not mistreat or punish the palace maids like Jin Yuyan did.

She had risen from humble beginnings, so she was somewhat lenient with the palace maids around her. Even though Wei Yanwan bore a resemblance to Consort Xian, she wouldn't lay a hand on her.

At most, when Ruyi was present, Wei Yanwan would serve her a little more, and occasionally she would be given some rewards as compensation.

Even Wei Yanwan herself knew about these things, and she was quite happy about it. After all, serving the master was the duty of a palace servant, and there were extra rewards to be had.

Spring passed and autumn came, and Consort Zhe gave birth to another daughter, Jingxin. At Gao Xiyue's suggestion, the Emperor promoted her to Imperial Noble Consort Zhe.

Consort Shen became pregnant again, and the Emperor directly promoted her to the rank of Consort and granted her the Qixiang Palace to live in.

The emperor was actually trying to compensate her by promoting her to the position of empress shortly after news of her pregnancy broke.

Consort Xian complained about Consort Shen's failure to give birth to a daughter, and even wanted to see the Second Princess, she could only do so when the Emperor was present.

After being persuaded and recommended by Consort Mei, Wei Yanwan became a member of the harem and was given the title of "Daying" (a low-ranking concubine). She was granted the title of "Ling" (a high-ranking concubine) and lived with Consort Mei in Yonghe Palace.

Qixiang Palace —

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty the Empress, and Your Highness Consort Zhaochen, Consort Shen has safely given birth to a prince."

Hearing the midwife's congratulatory words, the Emperor laughed heartily, "Very well, the entire Qixiang Palace will be rewarded with two months' wages."

"This servant thanks Your Majesty for your great kindness."

The Empress looked at the infant prince and felt disappointed. It was a pity that Consort Shen already had a princess being raised by Consort Xian, and the Emperor would definitely not let her raise this prince.

Composing herself, the Empress wore a perfect smile. "Has Your Majesty chosen a name for the prince?"

"Let's name him Yongyu. It was a name that Yue'er and I decided on a long time ago."

"The name was chosen by the Imperial Household Department. I think the name Yu has a good meaning, but since it is Consort Shen's own child, I asked Consort Shen for her opinion before deciding on it."

Gao Xiyue's lips twitched. Why did the Emperor have this bad habit of discussing other people's children's names with his concubines? It could easily upset both of them.

Gao Xiyue looked up at the Empress. Oh, not two, there should be three.

"That's good." The Empress's smile was almost forced.

They're discussing the child's name not with the child's birth mother, nor with her, the legal mother, but with Consort Gao Xiyue? How could she possibly be worthy of it!

Since she overpowered Consort Xian, her biggest enemy became Gao Xiyue. However, the problem was that the Emperor protected her very well, and Gao Xiyue herself was unfathomable, so she didn't dare to make a move at all.

But it doesn't matter, she's the legal wife, she can wait, wait for the right opportunity.