Chapter 207 The Legend of Zhen Huan, Guarjia Wenyuan 6
"Greetings, Consort Qi."
Although both were concubines, Guarjia Wenyuan had an additional title, making her half a rank higher than Consort An, so Consort An naturally had to call her "elder sister."
"Consort An, let's go inside quickly." Guarjia Wenyuan smiled sweetly, her eyes sparkling, which was very alluring.
"yes."
As the two entered Jingren Palace, they saw the Emperor storming out of the hall, with the Empress following behind him, her expression seemingly filled with sorrow.
"May Your Majesty be blessed with longevity and peace, and may Your Majesty the Empress be blessed with longevity and peace." Both of them looked puzzled as they greeted him.
Upon seeing the two, the Emperor remembered that today's investiture ceremony would not only include Consort Wan, but also Consort Qi and Consort An.
Consort Wan, who mistakenly wore the Empress Chun Yuan's old clothes, was not recognized as a concubine by the Emperor because she did not heed the Empress's teachings and the investiture ceremony was not considered a proper ceremony. Therefore, she remained a concubine.
Guarjia Wenyuan moved her fingers and used magic to calm him down and make him more sober.
In the end, the emperor suppressed his anger and took them to another room to listen to the empress's admonition.
The Empress's smile was somewhat stiff as she said, "Consort Qi, of the Guarjia clan, and Consort An, of the An clan, are blessed by Heaven and have been appointed to the inner palace. It is hoped that they will cultivate virtue and self-discipline, maintain harmony within the palace, serve the Emperor diligently, and ensure the continuation of their lineage."
"Your Majesty, I am overjoyed to receive your instruction." Guarjia Wenyuan and Consort An bowed, and she became a true Consort.
"I have other matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving now." After the ceremony, the Emperor left with these words.
"Your Majesty, I respectfully see you off."
The Empress sat on the couch and asked Jianqiu to bring two stools for Guarjia Wenyuan and the others to sit on.
"Both of you are now concubines, and neither of your palaces has a main hall. The Imperial Household Department has already prepared the main hall, so you can move in directly."
"Yes," the two replied.
Consort An, who was now playing the role of Consort Wan's good friend, asked first, "Your Majesty, where is Consort Wan?"
The Empress sighed, seemingly feeling somewhat guilty. "Two South Sea pearls were missing from Empress Chun Yuan's old clothes, and the silk thread was loose, so I had someone take them to the Imperial Household Department to be mended."
"Who would have thought that Consort Wan's ceremonial robes were damaged and she mistakenly wore those old clothes? The Emperor said that Consort Wan did not heed my teachings and is no longer a consort; she remains Consort Wan."
Guarjia Wenyuan frowned, looking puzzled. "Since you know it's Empress Chun Yuan's old clothes, why did the Imperial Household Department give it to Consort Wan to wear?"
"Furthermore, whether it was due to carelessness on the part of the Imperial Household Department or deliberate sabotage, the fact that Consort Wan's ceremonial robes were damaged is a clear indication of dereliction of duty by the Imperial Household Department!"
Having composed herself, the Empress adopted a serious expression and said solemnly, "I will thoroughly investigate this matter, and those in the Imperial Household Department who have neglected their duties will be severely punished."
"Alright, the investiture ceremony is complete. You may all leave." The Empress gently touched her forehead, seemingly in some discomfort.
"yes."
Aunt Jianqiu saw the two off, and Consort An asked with concern, "Your Majesty the Empress seems to be feeling unwell. Has your headache flared up again?"
Aunt Jianqiu: "Consort An is very thoughtful. Her Majesty the Empress had a headache this morning and was also attending the investiture ceremony. She was already trying to hold on, but then Consort Wan's incident happened."
Guarjia Wenyuan suggested, "Should we summon an imperial physician to examine Her Majesty the Empress?"
"This servant will send someone to summon the imperial physician shortly."
After leaving Jingren Palace, Guarjia Wenyuan and Consort An bid each other farewell and headed towards their respective palaces.
Guarjia Wenyuan chuckled and shook her head. "Consort Wan is really unlucky. She lost her prestigious position just like that."
Jingtai agreed, "Yes, Consort Wan didn't recognize any of Empress Chun Yuan's old clothes. The Imperial Household Department made a mistake, which implicated her."
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