Chapter Twenty-Nine: The Legend of Zhen Huan - Fang Jiachunyi 29

"Consort Wan must really want to know the real culprit behind the Seventh Prince's poor health. Consort Qi's red musk beads have been worn for so long, it's time to take them off."

And then there's Consort Tian's first child...tsk tsk tsk, the Empress has so many enemies.

First, the Third Prince accused the Empress of forcing Consort Qi to her death, and there was a suicide note from Cui Guo as evidence.

Consort Qi took the string of red musk beads to the Emperor. The Empress was imprisoned, and the palace servants of Jingren Palace were taken to the Shenxing Division.

The numerous crimes committed were shocking, and the crimes related to the death of Empress Chun Yuan plunged her into the abyss.

Unable to find the Empress Dowager's last edict and thus unable to offer any help, Zhu Xi could only remain silent.

The empress was demoted to a commoner and imprisoned in Jingren Palace for the rest of her life.

Because the harem was without a mistress, the emperor bestowed titles upon the six palaces.

Li Fangjiachun was the Imperial Noble Consort, in charge of the six palaces. She also bestowed the titles of Consort Jing and Consort Wan upon them as Noble Consort Jing and Noble Consort Wan, respectively.

At the same time, Consort Xin was promoted to Imperial Concubine Xin, Consort Hui to Imperial Concubine Hui, the pregnant Consort Xian to Imperial Concubine Xian, Noble Lady Ning to Consort Ning, and Consort Kang to Noble Lady Mu.

Yongshou Palace —

"Your humble servant/concubine greets Your Highness the Imperial Noble Consort. May Your Highness enjoy boundless blessings and peace."

"Get up, everyone."

Fang Jiachun sat at the head of the table, looking at the people bowing below, still somewhat dazed.

I used to be one of those who performed the rites, but now I sit at the head of the table and watch the concubines perform the rites.

"From now on, you can come to pay your respects on the first and fifth of each month. The sisters don't need to get up early."

"That's good, then I can get some more sleep," Consort Xin said jokingly.

"I do feel less sleepy, perhaps it's because I'm getting older," Consort Jing said with a smile, taking a sip of tea.

"After Sister Jing had Wen Yi, she looked much younger."

Consort Wan disagreed with Consort Jing's words, which were true.

Previously, Consort Jing had a somber and gloomy air about her.

The current Consort Jing, probably because she is taking care of Wen Yi, always has a smile on her face.

"Your Majesty, I think Consort Wan is absolutely right."

As a former member of Xianfu Palace, Consort Hui felt she had a lot to say on this matter.

Laughter filled Yongshou Palace, making it seem much better than the atmosphere in Jingren Palace.

"Is Consort Xian six months pregnant now?" Fang Jiachun asked, looking at Consort Xian who was holding her belly.

"Yes, a little over six months." Consort Xian smiled gently, her beauty and quiet demeanor perfectly suited to her title of Xian.

"No need for further greetings after that; you can come again after you've finished your postpartum confinement."

"Your Majesty, I thank you."

Just as Consort Xian was about to rise and pay her respects, Fang Jiachun waved her off, and Consort Xin also pulled Consort Xian to sit down.

Consort Xin understood Fang Jiachun's intentions; if she said it was off, she meant it, it wasn't just empty words.

"Alright, there's nothing else for today's greetings, you can all go back now."

"Your Majesty, I/Your Concubine, take your leave."

Three months later, Consort Xian gave birth to the eleventh prince, whom the emperor named Hongxian.

The Fourth Prince still used Yinzhi to scheme against the Third Prince, but this time, Fang Jiachunyi led the Emperor to witness it firsthand.

Ultimately, the Fourth Prince had his yellow sash cut off and was adopted by Yinzhi.

The following days were uneventful. Consort Qi recovered her health and was promoted to the rank of prince smoothly.

After that, no more children were born in the palace, mainly because the emperor's lifespan was coming to an end.

In the thirteenth year of the Yongzheng Emperor's reign, the Emperor fell seriously ill, and Fang Jiachun used a wisp of spiritual energy to keep the Emperor alive.

After his serious illness, the emperor tested the studies of several princes.

The Third Prince was older but foolish, the Fifth Prince was sickly, the Sixth Prince was intelligent but only ten years old, and the Seventh Prince had a heart ailment.

The eighth and ninth princes were twins who looked alike and had no right to inherit the throne, while the tenth and eleventh princes were even younger.