Shen said: "The emperor said that the full moon banquet for the third prince should be grand, and the ministers of the royal family will definitely come.
Although we are the Third Prince's in-laws, your father is only a fifth-rank official, so our status is somewhat awkward."
Yes, only ministers of the third rank and above and princes of the royal family can attend the third prince's full moon banquet, but my father is only of the fifth rank, so it is inevitable that he will be neglected by those princes and ministers at the banquet.
Ning Yuxi felt a little nervous. Her mother was always thinking about her, afraid that she would be a burden and bring shame to her and the third prince.
Ning Yuxi's eyes were red: "Mother..." She secretly swore in her heart that she must win an imperial decree for her mother so that she could participate in various banquets in the palace with dignity in the future.
Originally, the mother of the main lady could be granted an imperial decree, but it also depended on the emperor's wishes.
It goes without saying that the Empress, Concubine Liu, and Concubine Jing were all favored and valued.
For example, Concubine Xin, although she had the second prince and was a concubine, she was not favored by the emperor. Her mother had not yet received an imperial decree, let alone Concubine Qin.
Ning Yuxi also has self-knowledge. Although her son Cheng Zhao is valued by the emperor, there is no affection between her and the emperor after all. If it weren't for this child, the emperor probably wouldn't even know who she is.
Alas, I originally thought that after having a child and being granted the title of the head of a palace, my status would be stable, and I could just relax and raise the child without having to compete for a man.
Now it seems that her wish has not been fulfilled, she is going to fight!
If there is no love, then cultivate it. The emperor values offspring, so she will work hard to make a baby with the emperor, give birth to a baby, and raise the baby!
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On the ninth day of the eighth month, early in the morning, people from the Ministry of Internal Affairs brought her the dress and crown required for a concubine, and also sent a nanny to accompany her and instruct her on the etiquette of the concubine-making ceremony.
The elegant Xiangfei-colored dress, coupled with exquisite makeup, makes her look radiant and unparalleled.
Ruyi praised: "Master, when dressed up, is truly stunning."
Ning Yuxi smiled and glared at her.
The nanny in charge of ceremonies helped her to the Qingzheng Hall, where the emperor and empress sat at the top.
Ning Yuxi knelt down and listened to the eunuch in charge of ceremonies read out the imperial edict: "In compliance with the mandate of Heaven and the Mandate of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: The noble lady Ning, virtuous and prudent, with a respectful and harmonious character, is hereby promoted to the rank of Concubine Ning and granted the title of Concubine by the Golden Book."
Ning Yuxi took the golden book with both hands: "I thank the emperor for his grace."
After being enthroned, one will listen to the Queen's instructions.
The Empress said: "My concubine, the Ning family, is gentle, upright, respectful, and virtuous, and is a good example of domestic virtue. I hope that you will cultivate virtue and self-control in the future, maintain harmony within the palace, serve the Emperor diligently, and continue to have children."
Ning Yuxi bowed and said, "I am delighted to receive your teachings, Queen."
The eunuch in charge of ceremonies shouted, "The ceremony is over!"
It finally came to an end. Ning Yuxi was so tired that her whole body ached and sweat kept pouring down. The dress was layered on the left and right in the middle of summer, and the crown was extremely heavy.
Unfortunately, she couldn't rest yet, because the royal family ministers would be entering the palace one after another, and her son's full moon banquet would be held at noon.
The queen had been preparing for it a long time ago. After all, the emperor said that it would be a grand celebration. She was now the head of a palace and the mother of the third prince. Naturally, she would be responsible for receiving the families of the royal family and ministers together with the queen.
Naturally, many families of royal family members and ministers came to greet her. The emperor valued the third prince so much that he even gave him his precious dragon-patterned pendant. Naturally, they had to give face to the third prince's biological mother.
At the end of the Si hour, all the guests took their seats. The Third Prince just showed up for the guests to see; he wouldn't stay there the entire time, as they were afraid he would get too hot in such a hot day.
However, the emperor held him in his arms himself. Although there is a saying that one should hold grandchildren instead of sons, the emperor does not believe in it. He only considers his own preferences.
After seeing this scene, the Third Prince’s weight in everyone’s heart increased a bit.
Little Chengzhao just showed up and received many gifts. The empress dowager did not show up, but she also sent gifts. Princess Yincheng gave him a red gold Ruyi lock, which he put on immediately.
The other concubines and clan ministers also sent gifts. Ning Yuxi was very jealous. After all, she was not as rich as her son now, which made her feel depressed.
After a busy day, the guests began to leave one after another at 3 p.m., and Ning Yuxi could finally go back to rest.
While she was attending the banquet, the palace servants started to move her to the main hall of Shuqing Palace. She should have moved a long time ago, but she was still in confinement and was afraid of catching a cold if she moved, so she had to wait until after her confinement.
This main hall is very grand, twice as big as her Luoxuexuan, and all the furnishings and ornaments are luxurious and grand.
Ning Yuxi fell in love with it at first sight. Who doesn’t like a spacious house?
Cheng Zhao fell asleep early and was carried to rest by her wet nurse. As soon as she entered the bedroom, Ning Yuxi asked Ruyi and Luoying to take off her crown and makeup and change her into casual clothes.
Luoying knew that the master must not have eaten much at the table, so before returning, she asked the little palace maid to tell the kitchen to prepare something to eat first.
She is now the host, so naturally she has a small kitchen.
It was just time to eat when she came back. Ning Yuxi gave her a very sensible look and quickly ate a bowl of meat and corn soup with a few pieces of glutinous rice cakes. Only then did she feel alive again.
During dinner, Ruyi came in with a package. It was a gift from her younger brother Ning Chen, as well as a full-moon gift prepared by her parents for Cheng Zhao.
Ning Yuxi put it away carefully and did not put it together with the gifts given by others.
Although it is not as valuable as other gifts, it is a token of love from her parents and brother, and is the most precious thing in her heart, so she naturally has to keep it well.
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When Ning Yuxi woke up the next morning, she really didn't want to get up. Today was the day she was out of confinement, so naturally she had to pay her respects to the Queen as usual.
They had no choice but to deal with everyone in the harem. Although they met them yesterday, there were so many people at the banquet, including the emperor, so they couldn't say anything.
They were silent all the way until they ran into Concubine Xin at the gate of Fengluan Palace. Ning Yuxi smiled and leaned over: "This concubine pays her respects to Concubine Xin."
Concubine Xin was confined to her room by the Emperor for six months in February, and was just released in recent days.
Concubine Xin held the hand of the palace maid, looked her up and down, and said lightly: "Isn't this Concubine Ning's sister? Hurry up and get up. How dare I accept Concubine Ning's greetings? I'm afraid that in a few days I will have to pay my respects to my sister."
"You are the Empress Xin, what are you talking about? You are the Concubine, and I am just a concubine. It is my duty to pay my respects to you."
Concubine Xin snorted softly: "It's good that you know."
After all, she was considering that Ning Yuxi was currently in the limelight, so she stopped talking nonsense with her and turned around to go in.
At this time, Concubine Jing had just arrived at the gate of Fengluan Palace, and Ning Yuxi turned around to pay her respects.
Concubine Jing did not make things difficult for her. She calmly gestured for her to stand up and then took Lianwei's hand and went in.
Ning Yuxi also followed in. Concubine Xin and Concubine Jing had already greeted them, so she greeted Concubine Qin with the same greeting and sat down.
Others had to pay their respects to her. Concubine Chen and Concubine Li had already paid their respects to her early on. With so many people present, they naturally had to observe the proper etiquette.
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