The Minister of Rites learned that the Prime Minister was going to host a banquet. The Minister of Rites thought that since the Emperor had not made this matter public, he must have his reasons. And since the Prime Minister actually wanted to use it to hold a banquet, his intentions can be imagined.
If you want to use this to improve your position, it also depends on whether there are people willing to do so.
In the imperial study, the Minister of Rites reported the matter to Situ Yao. Situ Yao frowned and didn't want to hear the word "Prime Minister" at all.
"My dear minister, what you said is very true. The Prime Minister's move is ill-considered. I will remind him." After getting Situ Yao's promise, the Minister of Rites said goodbye and left.
Afterwards, Situ Yao asked someone to invite the Prime Minister into the palace. Even though he didn't want to see the Prime Minister at this time, he was the emperor and had many things to do, and he couldn't do whatever he wanted.
Even if you are unwilling to do this at this moment, you still have to make this matter clear.
When the Prime Minister heard that the Emperor had invited him into the palace, he thought that there was something important he wanted to discuss with him, especially something about his daughter.
He then entered the palace with a smile on his face.
"Your Majesty." The prime minister's smile made Situ Yao a little unhappy. He knew that he took the prime minister's daughter as his concubine in order to appease the prime minister and stabilize his position.
But he didn't expect that he would have two daughters of the prime minister at once, and the prime minister was so happy when he knew about it.
"Has there been any happy event in the Prime Minister's family recently? He seems so happy." Situ Yao deliberately frowned. Of course, even if it wasn't intentional, he wasn't in a happy mood.
When the Prime Minister saw Situ Yao's expression, it seemed a little different from what he had imagined, so he immediately restrained his emotions.
"Nothing much. I wonder why the Emperor summoned me here today?"
He also knows how to restrain himself. It seems that I don't need to make things too obvious. I just need to give him a warning. I think with the Prime Minister's intelligence, he will naturally understand what I mean.
Thinking of this, Situ Yao slowly smiled and said, "It's nothing. I just wanted to tell the Prime Minister that your eldest daughter entered the palace a few days ago. I made her a concubine. I think the Prime Minister should have no objection!"
Things always need to be said, even if Situ Yao later discovered something was wrong. However, Lin Xiaoxiang was right, the matter was done, and it was impossible for him to not take responsibility.
At this point, the Prime Minister laughed again. He knew that the Emperor would not be able to conceal this matter: "It is her blessing that the Emperor likes Xiaoxiang."
"Well, I just feel a little sorry for the Prime Minister. Both of his daughters became my concubines, and neither of them was married in a formal ceremony with a sedan chair carried by eight people." Situ Yaoru said yes.
At this time, the prime minister realized that what the emperor said was right. Although his two daughters became concubines, in reality, they were just concubines.
For a moment, the Prime Minister understood the purpose of the Emperor calling him here today. It seemed that the Emperor had learned about his intention to host a banquet for all parties.
The emperor told himself that his two daughters were only his concubines, not formally married, so there was naturally no need to hold any banquet.
After understanding all this, the Prime Minister had to swallow his anger and said, "I understand."
Although Lin Xiangru was ready to cooperate with Su Mengyan, he still didn't trust her enough in his heart, and even felt a little reluctant to cooperate with her.
In the past few days since she returned to her palace, she has been considering whether to go back on her word and stop cooperating with Su Mengyan.
However, her resistance and regret disappeared in an instant after she heard that Lin Xiaoxiang was named a concubine.
What on earth had happened? Why did Lin Xiaoxiang suddenly become a concubine?
No, I must find out what happened.
Thinking of this, Lin Xiangru no longer cared about his regret and went to ask Su Mengyan.
"Empress, didn't you say you wanted to deal with Lin Xiaoxiang? But why is Lin Xiaoxiang the concubine now? What is going on? What should I do?" Lin Xiangru was a little anxious.
She had not forgotten what she had done to her sister, and she also knew clearly that her sister would not let her go after she became a concubine.
At this time, it is better to strike first. She is very worried that Lin Xiaoxiang will attack her.
Su Mengyan could see that Lin Xiangru was really at a loss at this moment, so she comforted her, "Why are you panicking? She is just a concubine now. Don't forget your status. You are an honored person."
After Su Mengyan's reminder, Lin Xiangru suddenly realized that, yes, she had become flustered when she heard the news, but forgot that her status was actually nobler than hers.
"Your Majesty is right, I was the one who was stupid." Lin Xiangru suddenly became lively again.
"Okay, she is your elder sister after all, but she will be your younger sister from now on. Shouldn't you go and congratulate her?" Su Mengyan deliberately reminded her.
Lin Xiangru's current status is superior to Lin Xiaoxiang's. According to their status, Lin Xiaoxiang should call Lin Xiangru "sister".
Lin Xiangru immediately understood the implication of Su Mengyan's words, and said to her with a smile, "Your Majesty is right. I should go and congratulate the new 'sister'."
"Congratulations, Changzai, you got what you wanted." Fu Liu smiled and congratulated Lin Xiaoxiang. Everything was going according to their plan.
Lin Xiaoxiang smiled shyly, but she was very happy in her heart. She had finally become a concubine and could finally make others look up to her.
"Sister, don't say that. All this is thanks to your help. Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to get what I want." Lin Xiaoxiang was not a fool. She knew that Fu Liu had helped a lot in this matter, so she expressed her gratitude to Fu Liu.
"Help Concubine Liu." A voice came from behind the two of them.
The two looked back and saw An Lirong slowly approaching.
"This is An Yingda, who lives in the same courtyard as me." Fu Liu introduced her to Lin Xiaoxiang, "You being named a concubine is a good thing. I thought of asking her to come and get together with us."
"This is Concubine Lin. Congratulations. We are all sisters from now on, so of course we should get along well with each other." An Lirong said.
Lin Xiaoxiang also expressed his gratitude and welcome.
This was the first time the three women met, and the content of their gathering was nothing more than music, chess, calligraphy and painting.
Although Fu Liu knew nothing about these things, it did not prevent her from appreciating them.
An Lirong took the guzheng and said to Lin Xiaoxiang, "You have been conferred the title of concubine, and I don't have anything to give you. Why don't I play a song for you? I hope you don't mind."
Lin Xiaoxiang naturally wouldn't say she disliked it, and immediately responded with a smile: "Of course not, it should be my honor that my sister plays the piano herself."
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