Chapter 148: The Six Palaces
Although his eyes were lowered, Xue Ning's eyes were full of unbridled desire.
God has given her such a good opportunity, why should she hesitate?
Why bother? Just let it go.
What's the point of the Su family's idiot plotting for the throne?
She wanted the dynasty to be renamed Xue.
However, she still has plenty of time to do something interesting before the game is over.
For example, entering the palace and seeking revenge.
She remembered what Xiao Chenglan said to her before she died in her previous life.
He said, if you dare to set your sights on Jiang Yingli, you don't need to live anymore.
What a cruel and infatuated person.
However, since he could become so cruel for Jiang Yingli, he could also become fragile and vulnerable for Jiang Yingli.
She had seen through the emperor's true love and hate deep in his heart.
Rather than stabbing him in the heart with a knife, it would be more painful for him to watch Jiang Yingli alienate and hate him.
Indeed, according to Jiang Yingli's true intention, it is impossible for her to alienate and hate Xiao Chenglan.
But what if we can change her mind through other means?
For example, Gu.
She was able to see through opportunities and naturally knew many things that others did not know.
At the end of the year, a young doctor from Yuelin Kingdom would come to Daye to pay homage and stay in Daye to learn the medical skills of the Central Plains. He would become the apprentice of Doctor Zhang.
This Yuelin man named Wenren Yue should have been Jiang Yingli's opportunity.
But now, it's hers.
Wen Renyue's expertise in Yuelin Gu Shu was of great help to her.
A determined smile flashed in Xue Ning's eyes.
At the same time, Empress Dowager Xue, who was recuperating in Wanshou Palace, received a letter from the Xue family.
After reading the letter, a long-lost look of joy finally appeared on Empress Dowager Xue's haggard face.
"Ning'er said that she wants to come to the palace to pay her respects to me during the New Year's Eve banquet."
Nanny Xia was also very pleased: "The Third Miss has finally figured it out."
Empress Dowager Xue was very excited: "The Su family is dead, Concubine Shen has left the palace, and the Song family is under house arrest. The palace is now short of beauties. Ning'er of my family has arrived at the right time."
"The Empress Dowager is right. Your Majesty is very picky. Ordinary people are not worthy of your attention. But the Third Young Lady is definitely not an ordinary person. Anyone who has seen her will be impressed by her appearance and temperament. Moreover, the Third Young Lady has inner qualities and is not like those ordinary women."
The Queen Mother was very satisfied after hearing this and was already counting the days in her heart.
"Ning'er is finally entering the palace. I will attend the palace banquet even if I am sick."
Nanny Xia: "The Empress Dowager is truly kind to the Third Miss. When the Third Miss enters the palace, she will be able to accompany you every day."
**
At Zhaohua Palace, Jiang Yingli stood in front of the table, admiring her masterpiece.
The table was filled with jade-spindle brocades, with small words written on the brocades.
These were the decrees she had just written to promote and bestow titles upon everyone.
As the holder of the Phoenix Seal, she has the power to bestow titles and raise the ranks of concubines. However, this is limited to those below the rank of Fourth-rank Concubine. After all, once one reaches the rank of Third-rank Commoner, he is eligible to reside in the First Palace. This requires special approval from His Majesty.
However, besides her, the only other person in the palace who was of rank four or above was Concubine Song. Concubine Song had risen through the ranks quickly before, so it was not appropriate for her to be promoted again this year, so she only had the title.
No matter what, everyone gets New Year gifts during the Spring Festival.
Jiang Yingli put one hand on her waist and raised the other hand, waving it over the table to show it to Xiao Chenglan who was standing in front of her.
"Well, Your Majesty, do you think there is anything wrong?"
Xiao Chenglan looked at her arrogant appearance, then glanced at the imperial decrees, his eyes revealing a hint of helplessness.
"You've already written it, and I say it's inappropriate. Will you change it?"
Jiang Yingli's little idea of acting first and asking for permission later was exposed. She smiled awkwardly and hugged his arm and acted coquettishly:
"Everyone has been in the palace for so long, it's time for a promotion."
Xiao Chenglan smiled faintly: "You decide. After all, they all follow Concubine Yu's lead. How can I stop Concubine Yu from winning people's hearts?"
"How can this be considered buying people's hearts? There's a lot of reason behind this. In the next selection, those newcomers will have higher ranks than the first batch of veterans who entered the palace. How embarrassing for everyone. Compared to newcomers I've never met, I still prefer those who I've known for a longer time."
Xiao Chenglan slowly lowered his eyelids, stared at her, and asked word by word, "Next audition?"
Jiang Yingli did a rough calculation in her mind: "Yes, the last selection was the election for the coronation of the throne. Your Majesty ascended the throne in the first month of the year. It will be a year soon. The Ministry of Rites and the Imperial Household Department should be worried about this matter."
Xiao Chenglan squinted his eyes and looked at her: "Jiang Yingli, what are you expecting?"
Jiang Yingli's demeanor immediately waned when she was called by her full name. She looked at Xiao Chenglan innocently and whispered, "I have no expectations. I'm just speaking the truth..."
Xiao Chenglan sighed slightly, pulled her into his arms, and looked into her eyes seriously: "You should hug me and cry, and tell your majesty that you don't want to hold the imperial selection next year, and that you don't want to see a new woman enter the palace."
Jiang Yingli was stunned for a moment, unable to react: "Is it still... still possible to do this?"
"Can."
"But will the ministers agree? Will they cause trouble for His Majesty?"
"Who cares what they do? What do you think of me?"
Jiang Yingli thought about it, put her arms around Xiao Chenglan's waist, and looked at him expectantly.
Xiao Chenglan thought she was about to speak, but Jiang Yingli thought for a long time before saying, "But I can't cry now."
She sighed deeply and continued, "But Your Majesty, please agree to this from me. Your Majesty, there will be no selections next year, or the year after, or forever, okay?"
Even though he had always thought so, when he heard Jiang Yingli say it herself, his inner expectations were satisfied. He smiled gently:
"I promise you, there will be no more selections."
Jiang Yingli smiled happily and gently, put her arms around Xiao Chenglan's neck, and kissed him on the lips.
**
"Show your spirit." Lian Qiao patted Xiao Xiazi's shoulder, signaling him to straighten his back. "We are here on the orders of Concubine Yu to deliver imperial edicts to the ladies and young ladies. Show your spirit."
Xiao Xiazi wanted to lift her chin up and walk: "Hey, Sister Lianqiao, this is the first time I take such a big job, you have to take me with you."
Lian Qiao raised her chin proudly and walked beside the imperial edict: "Don't worry, I, your sister, am the best at handling the situation and will make sure that Her Majesty will not be embarrassed."
The imperial edict was first delivered to Cuiwei Pavilion.
Jiang Yingli ordered to go to the hall to announce the decree and not let Zheng Baolin move.
Zheng Baolin was promoted to Zheng Liangren, and Jiang Yingli chose a character with the best meaning for her, Qi.
Qi means good luck and peace, and Jiang Yingli hopes that she is in good health.
Zheng Liangren received the order and sat on the couch, his fingertips lingering on the word "Qi" for a long time.
Li Liangren and Zhou Liangren, who had been arguing in Zhaohua Palace a few days ago, received imperial decree to be promoted to talented ladies. Li Liangren was given the title of Mei and Zhou Liangren was given the title of Fang.
The two men received the decree wearing the pink brocade ermine fur cloak, and it seemed that they had reconciled.
As for the rest, Concubine Liu was promoted to Beauty and given the title of Wan; Concubine Wang was promoted to Noble Lady and given the title of Ying; Noble Lady Gu was promoted to Jieyushi and given the title of Rui.
As for Concubine Song, whose position could not be changed, Jiang Yingli put a lot of effort into the title. After two days of deliberation, she decided on the word "Hua".
At first Jiang Yingli felt that no word could describe Concubine Song, as it always lacked some quality. But when the word "Hua" was mentioned, she instantly felt that this word was a perfect match for Concubine Song.
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