"Your Majesty, I thank you for your great kindness."

Xu Lejin blushed and quickly knelt down to express her gratitude, but inwardly she rolled her eyes. At first, when she was pregnant and learned that she was carrying twins, she fantasized that after giving birth, Emperor Kangxi would bestow upon her the title of concubine.

However, when she gave birth to triplets, Emperor Kangxi only elevated her maternal family's banner and bestowed upon her a surname, without ever mentioning promoting her rank.

Now, after careful planning and stepping on Ma Jia, she finally got her wish and was promoted to Consort Yu by taking advantage of Yingchun's marriage and her visit to the palace. However, she couldn't feel happy at all.

Perhaps the initial anticipation has worn off, and now there's nothing to be happy about.

Emperor Kangxi held Xu Lejin's hand as they walked in the Imperial Garden.

Liang Jiugong had someone help Yingchun up from her kneeling position and followed her at a distance, while also instructing the eunuchs to convey the news of Xu Lejin's promotion to the title of Consort Yu to the Eastern and Western Six Palaces.

Kangxi and Xu Lejin returned to Yikun Palace and had just stepped into the palace gate.

"May Your Majesty enjoy boundless blessings, and may Consort Yu be blessed with good fortune."

The palace maids and eunuchs of Yikun Palace knelt down in unison and bowed to Emperor Kangxi and Empress Xu Lejin to pay their respects.

Kangxi glanced at Liang Jiugong behind him and said loudly, "Liang Jiugong has done a good job. As soon as Consort Yu and I returned to Yikun Palace, everyone in Yikun Palace knew about it."

Liang Jiugong's face was full of flattery.

"His Majesty trusts me and has entrusted me with the matter of promoting Consort Yu. I will do my best to serve His Majesty and Consort Yu."

Kangxi responded.

"Consort Yu's promotion today is a joyous occasion for the entire palace. The maids and eunuchs who serve Consort Yu in Yikun Palace will be rewarded with a month's allowance. Consort Yu should also have more people serving her. Liang Jiugong will personally go to the Imperial Household Department to select a few clever and capable ones."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Liang Jiugong respectfully agreed.

Yingchun, Lianzhi, Ruhua, and others were all beaming with joy, looking as if they were proud of themselves.