Chapter 49 He asked for an official position for her
King Beining and Fang Qianxue stood together. Both of them were stunningly beautiful, and their heights and manners seemed to match perfectly.
Although no one around said anything gossipy, Lu Changqing felt jealous inside, as if he had been slapped in the face and humiliated in public.
The man clenched his fists silently: It was all because of Fang's misconduct that the Lu family lost face!
"Ms. Fang, you have done a great deed by taming the Qilin," Emperor Ming finished the cold tea and put down the teacup, saying, "I have decided to appoint you as a second-rank female official. From now on, you will be responsible for taking care of the Qilin at the palace horse farm."
A concubine next to Princess Song covered her mouth with a handkerchief and muttered quietly, "Second rank, but it's the highest rank for a lady of honor."
This person is Concubine Song’s cousin Zhuang Xiaoyun. She comes from a family of military generals. She is old, not very good-looking, and has no children. However, because of her father and brother’s military achievements, she was named Concubine Yun.
In the harem of Dayong, the rank of a concubine was only first-rank, and a second-rank female official was equal to a concubine in rank.
Concubine Yun had served in the palace for many years and was just promoted not long ago. Fang Qianxue was promoted to a second-rank female official within one day. Naturally, she was displeased. She was even more worried that Emperor Ming would get impulsive one day and take Fang Qianxue into the harem. That would be another strong rival.
"Alas!" Concubine Song's voice was neither too loud nor too low, just enough for everyone present to hear, "It's a pity that Fang is already married and has children, so she can't serve Your Majesty like we do, and can only take care of the Qilin beast."
As soon as she said this, Emperor Ming's plan to take Fang Qianxue into the harem was blocked.
Although the old emperor likes sensual pleasures, he still has to maintain his dignity.
The concubines and female relatives present started "buzzing" again.
"So what if she's a second-rank female official? She's supposed to be taking care of Qilin, but isn't she just a horse-raising official?"
"Hahaha..." Some female relatives couldn't help laughing, "Exactly, how much can a horse breeder achieve?"
"Shut up!" The eldest princess wanted to go up and slap those gossipy women, but Fang Qianxue held her back and signaled her not to stand up for herself.
Fang Qianxue heard the gossip, but she didn't care. All she wanted was the title of a second-rank female official. From now on, at least she would have a salary, could stand on her own, and have an official rank, which was higher than Lu Changqing's.
That's enough, the rest can be planned slowly.
"Mother," Xiao Mingzhe suddenly said, "Didn't you say last time that you were short of a female official?"
The old empress dowager gently waved her folding fan and glanced at Xiao Mingzhe and she understood what he meant. What a coincidence, Fang seemed to have said just now that she wanted to be a female official in Shou'an Palace. The two of them had the same idea.
"Fang, if you can really persuade the Qilin Beast to surrender, I will also reward you," Empress Dowager Liu winked at Xiao Mingzhe, then looked at Fang Qianxue, "The reward you want is to come to my side. It just so happens that Shou'an Palace is also in need of a female official who holds the seal."
It's really rare that her weird son would ask for an official position for a woman. This woman must be different and must be kept.
When the words "female official in charge of the seal" were heard, the surroundings suddenly fell silent.
The old lady said leisurely, "I am old, and I feel that I am unable to do what I want. From now on, you will be responsible for holding the Phoenix Seal for me. I will allow you to enter and leave the palace freely."
“Bang!”
Princess Song half stood up and accidentally knocked the wine jug out of the palace maid's hand, splashing all over her.
"You blind thing!" Song Zhuyan was so angry that his eyes were about to pop out, and he slapped the palace maid in the face.
There were two phoenix seals in the Dayong Dynasty. One gold seal was in the Queen's Fengqi Palace, and the other was a larger jade seal in the Empress Dowager's Shou'an Palace. Moreover, the jade seal had more power than the gold seal and could directly depose and enthrone emperors!
The Queen Mother is no longer in charge of affairs, but according to the rules, whoever holds the Phoenix Seal in the future will have the entire harem obey her.
The Queen Mother actually gave such an important Phoenix Seal to a new lady in the palace. Which concubine in the harem was not more noble in birth and more experienced than that lady Fang?
How could a little daughter of a criminal be in charge of them? It was out of character!
"Your Majesty, please spare my life!" The unfortunate little palace maid hurriedly knelt down and begged for mercy, but was still dragged out by two guards.
Emperor Ming looked over and saw the farce here. He knew what Concubine Song was making a fuss about. He rolled his eyes at her and turned to the Queen Mother: "The matter of the female official holding the seal is of great importance. Mother, would you like to think about it again?"
"The Qilin is a auspicious animal that governs the country. Fang's ability to tame the Qilin is a gift from heaven," Empress Dowager Liu said with a smile. "It is also in accordance with heaven's will that I give her the Phoenix Seal to manage."
Having said that, Emperor Ming could not stop him and forced a smile towards Fang Qianxue: "Since the Queen Mother has issued an order, Fang, you should thank her."
"Yes," Fang Qianxue knelt down and bowed to the Queen Mother, "I thank the Queen Mother for her grace."
After the banquet was over, Fang Qianxue was about to follow the eldest princess out of the palace when she suddenly heard someone calling her.
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