Chapter 256 Having an extra identity attracts romance!
Song Zhimian became Ye Yunshu's personal female official, with a status equivalent to that of Xue Da, the eunuch by Emperor Xiao Xuan's side, or even more important than Xue Da.
After all, Eunuch Xue was not allowed to read memorials, but Song Zhimian was.
Whether inside or outside the palace, everyone knows that the weather in Dayu has changed.
With this Crown Princess in power, the officialdom of Dayu is bound to change.
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The Ministry of Rites and the Imperial Household Department quickly arranged the investiture ceremony for the Crown Princess and the Crown Prince.
Song Zhimian, as Ye Yunshu's personal maid, was also fortunate enough to participate in this grand ceremony.
Watching Ye Yunshu lead Xiao Jingjue in a solemn ceremony to worship heaven and earth, Song Zhimian suddenly had a feeling that this must be a high-class ox or horse from ancient times.
When it comes to playing games, Emperor Xiao Xuan really knows how to play games. With just a little bit of sob story, he got Ye Yunshu to willingly take on such a huge task.
But that seat... anyone would want to sit there!
The power of life and death, control over everything, absolute supremacy...
After Ye Yunshu was named Crown Princess, she moved out of the Ye family and changed her daily office from the Supervisory Office to the Fengtian Hall next to the Qin Zheng Hall.
Ye Yunshu refused when the original crown prince offered to relinquish the Eastern Palace.
“Jue-ge’er is still living in the East Palace. I will live in the Phoenix Palace where Mother Empress used to live.”
And so, Song Zhimin's workplace changed from the East Palace to the Phoenix Palace.
When Song Zhimian first stepped into Fengwu Palace, she could clearly feel that it was different from the palaces of other concubines.
The palaces of the other concubines were extremely luxurious. In any case, the Great Yu was rich, and both the inner palace and the emperor's private treasury were overflowing with riches. A little extra money would be enough for them.
Phoenix Palace is completely different from other palaces.
Although no one has lived here for a long time, it is still spotless, as if people have been staying here all the time.
The biggest difference that Song Zhimian could sense was that Fengwu Palace had a lot of books. To be precise, it wasn't just that there were many books, but there was also a side hall specifically for handling government affairs.
No wonder some of the older people in the palace say that when the late empress was alive, she was exempted from the greetings of the concubines because she was unwell.
Actually... Her Majesty the Empress is very busy, she has so many things to deal with every day, how could she have time to listen to those concubines gossiping in front of her!
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"Now, whether it's the Six Ministries or the noble families in the capital, they've all suddenly started paying attention to a man's face."
The ministers of the six ministries all sought out good-looking, young men, preferably unmarried, for important positions in their own offices.
I guess it was prepared for the Crown Princess, so that those people would deliver it when they submitted memorials to her in the future.
"Perhaps the Crown Princess will take a liking to one of them and be lenient when punishing them!" Princess Yongxin said to Song Zhimin while drinking tea.
Song Zhimian quickly handed a pastry to Princess Yongxin.
"Those people are thinking too much. Don't they realize that the Crown Princess is not someone they can just see whenever they want?"
No matter what kind of memorial is submitted, it must first be handed to me, and then I will pass it on to the Crown Princess.
"They don't focus on the affairs of the government office; they're always thinking about these crooked ways," Song Zhimian said with a smile.
Princess Yongxin nodded in agreement. She took the pastry that Song Zhimin handed her, took a bite, and then spoke.
"It's not just the Six Ministries that's acting irrationally; all the noble families in the capital are starting to scout out their young talents."
All the previous marriage proposals have now stopped, and everyone who isn't engaged is eagerly watching the palace!
As for those concubines and the like, they were all quietly dismissed.
They all thought His Majesty would select many handsome men for the Crown Princess, and choose seven or eight royal consorts for her!
These days, my maternal grandmother is getting really annoyed. People keep sending visiting cards, wanting to talk to her.
My cousin is also being bothered to no end. The Du family happens to have an unmarried man who is said to be as handsome as Pan An. The Du family is thinking about sending him to the palace to be the Crown Princess's consort. They keep asking my cousin to come back and talk about it with my grandmother. Princess Yongxin looked disdainful.
After thinking about it for a moment, Song Zhimian understood what was going on.
In terms of bloodline, Crown Princess Ye Yunshu is related to the Duke of Han's family.
Among the old ladies in the capital, the old lady of the Han family is currently the only one who can speak to Ye Yunshu.
Ye Yunshu also treated the old lady with great respect.
"I know the young master of the Du family you mentioned. He has a nice face, but he looks a bit thin."
"Our Crown Princess has no interest in those weaklings," Song Zhimian stated bluntly.
Princess Yongxin nodded.
"Who can argue with that! Everyone knows that the Crown Princess detests weak and bookish men the most."
Because of this, families with suitable men in their household are now keeping a close eye on the men in their lives.
In the past, those people would go out to brothels or restaurants, but now they're all confined to their homes to train. All the martial arts masters in the capital have been asked to leave.
"Every family hopes that a male phoenix will fly out of their home!" Princess Yongxin chuckled.
Song Zhimian hummed in agreement.
That's normal! In other people's eyes, what woman wouldn't want to enter the palace and become an empress? Men are the same.
When the Crown Princess appeared, who wouldn't want to enter the palace and become the Emperor's consort? Becoming the Emperor's consort would bring glory to one's ancestors!
but……
Song Zhimian suddenly thought of someone.
"Princess, do you know that...that Princess Jia Hui's husband, Tong Shiqing, right now...is he regretting it to the core?" Song Zhimian lowered her voice.
Seeing that Song Zhimin lowered her voice, Princess Yongxin quickly lowered her voice as well.
"He's more than just regretting it to the core; he's probably banging his head against the wall every day at home!"
I have someone in the Princess's residence, and I specifically asked that person to keep an eye on Tong Shiqing!
I heard that ever since the news of the Crown Princess's investiture spread, the Princess's residence has been filled with arguments every day.
Princess Jia Hui said that Tong Shiqing regretted it and was thinking of climbing to a higher branch.
Tong Shiqing said that Princess Jia Hui was not a virtuous woman. Seeing that she was no longer able to perform, she spent her days having fun with male concubines and did not respect him, her husband.
They argued every day, and they smashed countless pieces of porcelain.
The porcelain sellers in the capital are overjoyed. Princess Yongxin became more and more excited as she spoke.
"They're arguing so fiercely! Princess Jia Hui...where did you get so many male concubines? Where did you find them all?" Song Zhimian was very interested in this.
"Where did this come from? It was a gift from Princess Shou Kang!"
She originally wanted to give me two, but then she thought, I'm not married yet, and I wouldn't know how to use them if she gave them to me as male concubines.
So she simply gave the bowls of noodles that she had originally prepared for me to Princess Jia Hui.
Oh, so there were also some for the Crown Princess, but they were all given to Princess Jia Hui later.
Several of those men were brought in from famous brothels in Jiangnan!
"Tsk tsk tsk, that posture is even more alluring than some women!" Princess Yongxin said with admiration.
Song Zhimian...
I really want to see it with my own eyes...
“Oh, Song Zhimian, I heard from my grandmother the other day that the commander of the Imperial Guards in the palace has been changed, right?” Princess Yongxin suddenly lowered her voice and leaned closer.
Song Zhimian found it a bit strange; this was perfectly normal!
"Yes! It's been changed to Shen Yunshan, the eldest son of the Duke of Dingguo's mansion! What's wrong? Is it inappropriate?"
Princess Yongxin immediately revealed a meaningful expression...
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