Chapter 107 The Legend of Zhen Huan: An Lingrong 17
This year, Persia only offered three bushels of snail-shaped ink as tribute. The Emperor personally distributed them: one bushel to the Empress, one bushel to Consort Hua, and the last bushel to the pregnant An Lingrong.
When Consort Hua found out, she didn't say anything. After all, An Lingrong was pregnant. Even though she was unhappy that she only received one bushel, she didn't hold a grudge against An Lingrong.
It would be better to give it to An Lingrong than to give it to Consort Wan, who had previously stolen his favor.
Therefore, Princess Wenyi was not taken to Qingliang Palace by Consort Hua, but continued to be cared for by Consort Cao.
Yongshou Palace —
"By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Consort Shu, née An, is diligent and gentle, dignified and graceful, virtuous and pure, and of quiet and refined character. In accordance with the Empress Dowager's benevolent decree, she is hereby conferred the title of Consort Shu. This is the imperial decree!"
"Thank you for your great favor, Your Majesty." An Lingrong, dressed in auspicious attire, led the eunuchs and maids of Yongshou Palace to kneel and receive the imperial decree.
Su Peisheng: "This is the golden book of the Consort, please accept it respectfully, Your Highness."
Su Peisheng placed the imperial edict on the tray carried by the eunuch behind him. The eunuch then carried the imperial edict and the golden book to An Lingrong, who accepted them.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
"Your Highness, please rise."
After announcing the imperial decree, Su Peisheng quickly stepped down the stairs and asked An Lingrong to stand up.
An Lingrong was helped to her feet by Siyun, and the group headed towards Jingren Palace.
In the main hall of Jingren Palace, the Emperor and Empress sat upright, while An Lingrong knelt below, listening to the Empress's admonition.
"Consort Shu, née An, is blessed by Heaven and has been appointed to the inner palace. It is hoped that she will cultivate virtue and self-discipline, maintain harmony within the palace, serve the Emperor diligently, and ensure the continuation of her lineage."
"Your Majesty, I am overjoyed to receive your instruction."
After bowing three times, An Lingrong officially became a concubine.
"Get up quickly, you are pregnant." After the ceremony, the Emperor hurriedly called for him to rise.
The Empress smiled and agreed, "Yes, Jianqiu, quickly help Consort Shu up."
An Lingrong was helped up by Jianqiu and sat down on a chair to the side.
"How does Consort Shu feel? The investiture ceremony is always a bit complicated. Are you tired?" The Empress asked An Lingrong with concern.
"I am fine, and I am not tired," An Lingrong replied respectfully.
"That's good. You are now more than three months pregnant, and the pregnancy is stable. In another six months, there will be more imperial heirs in the palace. I just don't know if it will be a prince or a princess."
The Empress nodded slightly, glanced at the Emperor, and seemed to have a hint of anticipation for the birth of an imperial heir.
The Emperor's gaze remained fixed on An Lingrong. Upon hearing the Empress's words, not wanting to put pressure on An Lingrong, he said, "Whether it's a prince or a princess, I like them both."
Empress: "That's right. Consort Shu is young. There's no need to rush whether it's a prince or a princess."
"That's what I think too. A prince or a princess is fine. If it's a princess, I'll cherish her like a precious jewel. If it's a prince..."
An Lingrong looked at the Emperor and said coquettishly, "It will depend on Your Majesty's guidance. I am not capable of being a strict mother."
"Very well, since Consort Shu is going to be a loving mother, then I will be a strict father." The Emperor agreed with a smile.
After sitting for a while, An Lingrong returned to Yongshou Palace, and the Emperor also returned to Yangxin Hall.
Back when she returned to the palace, she moved from the East Annex Hall, Shengyu Hall, to the main hall of Yongshou Palace.
Xu Yi, the head eunuch of Yongshou Palace, and Lan Xu, the palace maid in charge, also became An Lingrong's people.
Now that she has returned to the palace, An Lingrong is three months pregnant and has resumed paying her respects.
As a concubine, she could naturally travel by sedan chair to pay her respects, which made things much easier for her.
Lanxu and Xuyi were very considerate and cautious, checking the sedan chair every day and having it checked before each ride.
On the way, eunuchs also cleared the way, and we watched our step.
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