That day, Zhao Yuancheng was bent over his desk reviewing memorials when Zhu Yu bowed and came in to report, "Your Majesty, the Empress is here."
"Please come in, Queen."
“Yeah.”
Zhu Yu turned and left, and soon the queen was helped in.
"Your Highness, I pay my respects to you. May your Highness be blessed with good health and happiness."
Zhao Yuancheng stood up and personally helped the queen to her feet. "You are not feeling well, so there is no need to be polite. Sit down and talk."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."
The queen sat down with half of her butt tilted, and raised her hand to signal Jinmei to hand the list of concubines' positions that she had prepared to Zhao Yuancheng.
"Your Majesty, I have already drawn up the positions of concubines according to their family background and qualifications. Please review them."
As soon as Zhao Yuancheng ascended the throne, he received countless memorials from local governments. Su was the queen, dignified and gentle, and was the master of the six palaces, so he simply gave this task to her.
After taking the booklet, Zhao Yuancheng looked carefully at the positions of the concubines.
The Queen spoke slowly, "Gao is the daughter of the Duke of Fuguo, and the title of Imperial Concubine is well-deserved. Although Fu Liangyuan's father has made great contributions to the grain supply, he is only a fifth-rank official, so the title of concubine is more than enough for her. Although Xia was born a palace maid, she has made great contributions in giving birth to the princess, so I think the title of Concubine is sufficient for her. As for Liu..."
Before he finished speaking, Xiao Dezi came in to report, "Your Majesty, Empress Dowager, news has come from Funing Palace that Liu Liangyuan is pregnant and is already two and a half months pregnant."
Upon hearing this news, the coldness in the queen's eyes flashed away, but Zhao Yuancheng was overjoyed, "Really?"
"I dare not lie. Half an hour ago, Liu Liangyuan felt uncomfortable in her stomach and asked the imperial physician to check. It turned out to be a pregnancy pulse. The imperial physician is waiting outside the palace right now."
"Send him in."
“Yeah.”
Soon, the imperial physician Xun came in, bowing, "Your humble servant respectfully wishes the Emperor good health and the Empress good health."
"Stand up and talk." Zhao Yuancheng leaned slightly to the side and asked cheerfully, "How is Liu's health?"
Doctor Xun lowered his head and said, "Your Majesty, Liu Liangyuan's pulse is stable and there is nothing serious."
"That's good, that's good."
Zhao Yuancheng's face was filled with joy, and the Queen also congratulated him, "Sister Liu is so lucky. I congratulate the Emperor."
"Yes, Liu is indeed blessed." Zhao Yuancheng's eyes fell on the book again, and he said slowly: "Since Liu is pregnant, she will be given the title of Zhaoyi. As for Fu, although her father's official position is low, she was also chosen by the Queen Mother to enter the palace. The position of concubine is a bit unfair to her. Like Liu, she will also be given the title of Zhaoyi. As for the title."
Zhao Yuancheng thought it over again and again, then picked up his brush and wrote the word "Yi" on the rice paper.
The Queen's lips curled slightly in a faint smile. "Huirou Yigong, gentle and respectful, gentle yet radiant, this is the perfect description for Sister Fu."
Zhao Yuancheng nodded, called Zhu Yu over, and handed him the booklet. "Let the Ministry of Internal Affairs draft the decree."
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