As the emperor expected, as soon as the imperial edict that Concubine Li was promoted to Concubine Xian was issued, a minister jumped out to make a memorial during the court session.
"Your Majesty, although Concubine Li has given birth to a child, she is only a princess. You have just rewarded General Jin and promoted Concubine Li. I am afraid that the Jin family is becoming too arrogant."
The emperor snorted coldly, "What's wrong with the princess? Isn't the princess a human being? The Jin family is fighting on the battlefield, and what about you? All you know is to take the court salary and talk nonsense here."
"You're the one who's presumptuous. My grandfather and uncle are devoted to the country and the people, and are completely loyal. If you have time to worry about your uncle's family, you'd better take care of your own backyard."
"Your Majesty, but Concubine Li has not given birth to a prince, so it is indeed inappropriate for her to be promoted to the fourth concubine."
As soon as these words were spoken, those who agreed began to whisper to each other.
"If I say it's appropriate, then it's appropriate," the emperor said, standing up and looking at the minister who had spoken. "Come, come, come, since you are so good at speaking, come up and sit on the dragon throne and speak."
The minister knelt on the ground and said, "I am terrified."
Then he looked at Prime Minister Li for help.
Perhaps the emperor would listen to what Prime Minister Li says.
"Your Majesty..." Prime Minister Li took a step forward and was interrupted by the emperor's displeasure as he opened his mouth.
"Prime Minister, even you want to persuade me?"
Prime Minister Li shook his head. "The position of the Four Concubines is now vacant. Concubine Li has been in the palace for many years and should be promoted. In addition, General Jin has made great contributions in suppressing the rebellion. I believe that Concubine Li's promotion to Concubine Xian is justified."
[It's still Prime Minister Li who will say this. I love it. My grandfather, throughout his military career, never asked the tyrant to promote my mother, fearing he would suspect the Jin family of being too powerful. Now that my uncle has achieved great military success, what's wrong with promoting my mother? If it were their daughter, they'd still think it was inappropriate. Don't be so obvious about the double standard.]
The emperor's expression eased a little. He looked at Prime Minister Li and then at the two people who had just spoken.
"Look at how sensible the Prime Minister is. If you were all like him, I would save a lot of trouble. Now, dismiss the court!"
After dismissing the court, he left the hall.
Lord Su walked up to the Prime Minister and said, "Prime Minister, I thought you would advise the Emperor."
Prime Minister Li glanced at Lord Su and said, "Do you think the emperor will listen to my advice? You can see something that I can't see?"
The old guy was watching the fun from the sidelines as if he couldn't see anything.
"Your Majesty's actions are a clear distinction between rewards and punishments. A general goes to war and deals with the King of Hell. Naturally, he hopes that his family will live well. This way, he won't be restricted."
So he really thought that the emperor's action was justified.
......
The emperor returned to the imperial study and had just sat down when someone came to report that General Jin wanted to see him.
"Please come in."
Jin Ting'an walked in dressed in casual clothes, bowed, and said in a loud voice, "I would like to go see Empress Xian. I beg Your Majesty's permission."
Although he was Concubine Xian's brother, he was still an outsider and could not enter the harem without permission.
"I don't think it's something. Go ahead. Concubine Xian must have a lot to say to you."
"I want to go too. My uncle must have sent something to me and my mother. Tyrant, please send me back quickly. I can't wait to see what treasures he has."
Seeing the little guy rubbing his hands impatiently, the emperor couldn't help but laugh out loud, which made Jin Ting'an, who was sitting below him, look puzzled.
"Eunuch Cao, take General Jin and the little princess to Concubine Xian's Drunken Flower Palace."
[I was so moved that I cried. The tyrant was so considerate that he knew I wanted to go to my mother's place. Is this a father-daughter bond?]
The emperor curled his lips.
At least it’s not a worm in my stomach.
Eunuch Cao took Yu Yiluo and wondered why the emperor didn't take General Jin with him. After thinking about it, he understood.
The brother and sister were just chatting about family matters, and it was indeed not appropriate for the emperor to go with them. I didn't expect the emperor to be so considerate.
"General Jin, please follow me."
Pulling his thoughts back to his senses, Eunuch Cao walked out of the imperial study and took General Jin through the corridor towards Zuihua Palace.
Yu Yiluo was held by Eunuch Cao. She tried hard to stick her head out to look at the box carried by the people behind her. She wished she had X-ray vision so that she could see clearly what was inside.
When they arrived at Zuihua Palace, Empress Xian was embroidering a handkerchief. When she heard that her brother was coming to see her, she quickly put down her needle and thread and stood up.
With tears in her eyes, she stared at the man in blue casual clothes at the door, with a smile on her lips, also looking at her brother.
In an instant, time seemed to go back to the childhood when my brother and father returned from the war, but it was different from before.
She was still young at that time and could run up to her brother and grab his sleeve to ask him for gifts without any restraint.
Eunuch Cao tactfully handed Yu Yiluo to Hua Rui and quietly turned and left.
"Brother, you've lost weight."
Jin Ting'an walked up to her and said with a smile, "Your Highness, why are you still crying like you did when you were little? Is it because the Emperor treats you badly, or is someone bullying you?"
Upon hearing this, Concubine Xian burst into laughter and shook her head. "No, it's not true. I'm so happy to see my brother. The Emperor is very kind to me and Luo'er, and no one in the harem treats me harshly."
Now that Concubine Shu is in charge of the harem, all the good things are sent to her. She indeed lives a much better life than when the Queen was in charge of the harem.
[Wuwuwu, please don't cry, Mom. I can't bear it anymore if you cry any more.]
"That's good. When I was at the border, my biggest worry was about my family. Seeing that you're doing well, I'm relieved. Now that you have Luo'er by your side, you won't be too lonely."
Empress Xian poured him a cup of tea and pushed it in front of him.
"Brother returned home yesterday. Is everything okay there?"
Jin Ting'an was afraid that she would worry, so he just smiled and said, "Everything is fine. Father is in good health. You don't have to worry. Just take good care of yourself and Luo'er."
The two talked about interesting childhood stories for a while, which made Empress Xian laugh so hard that she covered her lips.
This was the first time Yu Yiluo saw such a lively smile on her face. There was no disguise or restraint, but the kind of smile that came from the heart and could infect others.
As carefree as a young girl in her teens.
"By the way, I brought gifts for you and Luo'er."
Empress Xian only then noticed the two boxes. "I don't lack anything in the palace. My sister-in-law has had a hard time these years. If you have anything good, please give it to us."
Jin Ting'an signaled for someone to open the box, which almost blinded Yu Yiluo's eyes.
Inside are jewelry, gold cups, jade cups and various jade calligraphy and paintings.
Looking at his sister who started to cry again, Jin Tingan joked.
"When you were little, you kept saying you'd bring me a gift when you returned from the war. Now that I've brought you one, why are you crying?"
Empress Xian's voice choked a little. "At that time, I didn't know much. I just thought my brother and father were out having fun."
That's why I was clamoring for gifts. Now I understand how dangerous the battlefield is. Having my brother come back safely is more important than anything else.
"Okay, keep these things well. If you need anything, tell me and I'll get it for you. Don't make things hard for yourself and Luo'er."
"Uncle gave us so many things. I'm afraid Jiang, the brother-supporting demon, must be heartbroken!"
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