"Although Xipin's temperament is somewhat arrogant, she is not a bad person by nature. She listens to what I say."
Zhao Yuancheng drank his tea quietly. "It's hard for her to listen to your advice."
As if remembering something, the Queen said softly, "Your Majesty, the New Year is approaching. Would you like to promote the ranks of the sisters?"
"Tell me about it."
"According to the etiquette, there is one Imperial Noble Consort, two Noble Consorts, four Consorts, four Zhaoyi, and six Imperial Concubines. The rest are an indefinite number. But now, the positions of Imperial Noble Consort and the four Concubines are vacant. The Zhaoyi position only has Yi Zhaoyi and Liu Zhaoyi, and the Imperial Concubine position only has Xipin."
Zhao Yuancheng hummed, "Yingxue was promoted to the rank of Noble Consort when she was first promoted, so there's no rush to promote her to Imperial Noble Consort. As for the rank of Consort..."
The Queen took the opportunity to continue, "Consort Yi is quite favored by the Emperor and has outstanding virtue. Now she is pregnant, and Consort Liu has also given birth to the second prince. They have been promoted to the rank of Consorts. The two sisters are well-deserved."
Zhao Yuancheng recalled that day in Huayang Palace when the imperial physician said that Fu Qianyu was very likely pregnant with a boy, so he did not reject the queen's proposal.
But as for Liu Zhaoyi.
Just as the Queen said, she gave birth to the prince, and the Liu family also contributed to the great victory on the border. If she was not promoted, it would probably cause criticism.
"Then let's do as the Queen says. Furthermore, the Yun family has made contributions to the previous dynasty, so they should be promoted to the position of Zhaoyi. Concubine Wan is gentle and generous, so she should be promoted to the position of Concubine."
"Yes, Your Majesty is wise. I will have the Shang Gong Bureau properly organized. However, Sister Liu has never been given a title. With the Six Concubines being conferred this time, would Your Majesty consider giving Sister Liu a title?"
Zhao Yuancheng pondered for a moment, then slowly uttered two words from his thin lips. "No need. Just use her surname as the title. Also, Concubine Sun was born a palace maid, so it's unsuitable for her to hold a high position. But after all, this child will be raised by the Imperial Concubine, so let's give her the title Hui."
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