Chapter 291
Shen Qingnian stood up, but before she could kneel, Xiao Xiazi stopped her, saying, "Miss Liu, please rise quickly. His Majesty specifically instructed that you may receive the decree while standing."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Shen Qingnian straightened up, and Xia Xiazi composed himself before beginning to read the imperial edict: "By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Liu'er is virtuous, gentle, diligent, obedient, kind, and kind-hearted. She is skilled in domestic duties and possesses virtuous conduct. She is hereby conferred the title of Imperial Concubine. This is the imperial decree!"
After speaking, Xia Zi handed the imperial edict to Shen Qingnian with a smile.
He spoke solicitously: "This servant congratulates Your Highness, the Imperial Concubine. His Majesty has heard that the harem has been rather unsettled lately, so he has specially promoted you in rank, so that you can better manage the others in the harem in the future."
Regarding the clothing and gifts for the promotion, they will be provided to Your Highness tomorrow. We ask for your understanding.
This imperial edict was drafted immediately after His Majesty banished Consort Shen; the ink on it was still wet when His Majesty sent him here in haste.
It's already getting dark, so it's not convenient to do it now. We'll postpone it until tomorrow.
Shen Qingnian was naturally understanding. She accepted the imperial edict with both hands and said with a smile, "Then I will trouble Eunuch Xia."
After saying that, Xiaoju immediately stepped forward and stuffed a handful of golden beans into Grandpa Xia's hand.
Xiaxiazi left with a smile on her face.
Inside the hall, Liu Yurou couldn't suppress her excitement. She held Shen Qingnian's hand tightly and said with deep emotion, "I never imagined that His Majesty, as the Son of Heaven, would be so considerate and protective of you. With his attitude, I feel much more at ease."
She had never experienced true love in her life, but fortunately Qing Nian had it, and she was happy for Qing Nian.
Shen Qingnian smiled and said, "If you hadn't protected me like this, I wouldn't have been willing to stay in this harem."
Being trapped in the harem was not her wish, but if she could control the harem, it wouldn't be impossible.
Liu Yurou sighed, then nodded: "I only wish that people's hearts remain unchanged, and that there will be no worries in the deep palace."
This is her wish now.
"Don't worry, Mother," Shen Qingnian reassured her.
Next, she instructed Xiaoju and Zhulan: "You two, spread the word that tonight is a joyous occasion. All the palace servants who serve in my palace will be rewarded with two years' worth of monthly salary, and some cloth and clothing will also be distributed among them."
The people serving her in the palace were personally selected by Eunuch Xia, and they were all loyal. Now that she has become a Noble Consort, she naturally needs to be rewarded handsomely.
Zhu Lan and Xiao Ju went down happily.
Two years' worth of monthly wages was a considerable sum for a servant.
In the evening, while Shen Qingnian was washing up, she said to Xiao Ju, who was washing her hands, "Now that I am a Noble Consort, I will notify all the palaces to come and pay their respects tomorrow morning. The proper etiquette must not be neglected."
She was naturally referring to Shen Daying and Xia Qianjun.
Xiaoju's eyes lit up, and she immediately said, "This servant will send someone to inform the palaces shortly."
During the day, that Consort Chen flaunted her power because of her rank. Let's see how arrogant she is tomorrow!
Shen Qingnian fell asleep quickly. For some reason, she had been getting tired very quickly these past few days.
Outside the palace, the night was cool and still, while inside, the palace lanterns flickered dimly.
In the middle of the night, a dark figure walked in. The man's temples were still damp, indicating that he had taken a bath before coming.
Song Xuan quietly climbed onto the bed, carefully pulled the woman into his arms, and couldn't help but plant a few kisses on her face.
Shen Qingnian was half asleep when she felt annoyed by mosquitoes flying around her. She impatiently raised her hand and swatted them away. She heard a muffled groan, and then the surroundings became quiet, with no more annoying mosquitoes.
She then drifted back into a deep sleep...
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The next day, early morning.
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