Chapter 144 Betting
Although Xie Zhenrong was angry that Wen Li'er took advantage of her pregnancy and ran to the Queen Mother to show her affection.
But that little bit of anger was nothing compared to the fact that she would soon become the queen.
She looked at Madam Zhuang and asked, "Nurse, is my ceremonial robe ready?"
Nanny Zhuang was just about to go to the Shaofujian to find out about the progress.
The Supervisor of the Imperial Household sent someone to deliver the robe.
The robe has a black base, and the collar and sleeves are edged with green and gold, which symbolizes the etiquette of "the sky is dark and the earth is yellow".
The whole body is embroidered with twelve rows of colorful phoenixes, with twelve feathers in each row, for a total of one hundred and forty-four feathers, symbolizing "the four seasons are in order and hundreds of birds pay homage to the phoenix."
The feathers of the phoenix are outlined with gold thread and embellished with emerald feathers. The flowing light and shadow make it look like the wings of a living creature.
Xie Zhenrong gently stroked the patterns on the robe, a smile in his eyes.
Nanny Zhuang also couldn't stop smiling.
She said, "Madam, I will help you try it on."
Xie Zhenrong nodded.
Several sets of court robes were also delivered. Xie Zhenrong tried them all on and found that every part of them fit her perfectly.
She immediately rewarded all the people in the Shaofu Supervisor.
On the eve of the empress coronation ceremony, Yan Shixu came to the Cining Palace again.
As he came here, he thought about it several times, thinking about how to get the Empress Dowager to agree to Wen Li'er's position.
At this time, the Empress Dowager was having dinner.
Seeing the emperor coming, she asked someone to bring another set of bowls and chopsticks.
After dinner, Yan Shixu did not leave, saying that he wanted to talk to the Empress Dowager.
The Empress Dowager knew her grandson very well.
Seeing that he looked like he wanted to say something, she smiled and asked, "Xu'er, what's the matter? Just say it."
Yan Shixu directly explained the purpose of his visit.
"Grandmother, I came here today to discuss the status of Consort Wen Liang. I intend to confer her the title..."
"The Imperial Concubine." This was said by the Empress Dowager.
Yan Shixu: “???”
He looked at the Empress Dowager in surprise.
Before he could even say anything, the Empress Dowager spoke first.
Before coming, he thought that it would take a lot of persuasion to convince the Empress Dowager.
The Grand Empress Dowager observed his expression and laughed, "I have watched you grow up, how could I not understand the twists and turns in your mind? If you wish to make Wen Liangdi a Royal Consort, then do so. I was able to wake up this time thanks to her, and she also contributed greatly to the birth of the imperial heir, so she deserves the title of Royal Consort."
Yan Shixu hurriedly stood up and bowed to the Empress Dowager.
"Grandson thanks the Imperial Grandmother on behalf of Concubine Wen Liang."
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Qionghua Palace.
The palace servants were also discussing the master's position in private.
Although they appear to be doing their own jobs, they cannot hide their excitement in private.
Although Nanny Qin still strictly controlled everyone, she couldn't help but feel excited.
She even turned a blind eye to the fact that Wan'an and Wanquan opened a gambling house in secret.
Several palace maids helped their masters become concubines of the second rank.
Most of them were Zhaoyi, Zhaorong and Zhaoyuan.
Qingmei took twenty taels of silver and bet it all on the four concubines of the first rank.
Her action really shocked everyone.
Qingzhu's eyelids were twitching as well.
She reminded him quietly, "Qingmei, you still owe me twenty taels of silver..."
Qingmei pulled her sleeve and acted coquettishly.
"Sister Qingzhu, lend it to me for a few more days. Once I win the bet this time, I'll return the money to you!"
As a first-class palace maid who serves Wen Li'er personally, Qingmei's monthly salary is not small.
But Qingmei was a filial son. Every month when she received money, she would ask someone to send it back to her parents, and keep some copper coins for herself to buy snacks.
She was lively and had made friends with many palace ladies, so it was not difficult for her to ask someone to send money out of the palace.
But because she has so many friends, many people come to her to borrow money.
A few months ago, one of her younger sisters came to see her.
He said that his father had broken his leg and was in urgent need of money, so he asked her to borrow twenty taels of silver.
Qingmei didn't have that much money on her, so she borrowed twenty taels from Qingzhu and lent it to the little sister.
As a result, we later learned that the sisters had reached the age to leave the palace and would never return.
The twenty taels of silver she borrowed were also wasted.
Qingmei was so angry that she put her hands on her hips and scolded the little sister for a long time.
Then she began to save money to pay off her debts.
Seeing that she was deceived, Wen Li'er rewarded her several times in different ways.
After several months, Qingmei finally saved up another twenty taels of silver.
She was going to return it to Sister Qingzhu, but...how could she be left out of such a bet!
Qingmei felt that she would definitely win this time.
If I win, I can not only pay back Sister Qingzhu's money, but also have some left over.
If I lose...
Qingmei quickly shook her head, rejecting the idea.
She definitely won’t lose this time!
His Highness dotes on the Master so much, and the Master gave birth to the eldest prince. The Master also saved the Grand Empress Dowager...
The more Qingmei thought about it, the more certain she became.
Wan An and Wan Quan asked her again, "Sister Qingmei, are you sure you want to bet all 20 taels on the Four Concubines?"
Qingmei nodded: "I'm sure!"
Qingzhu looked at her speechlessly, then silently took out ten taels of silver and placed it on the four concubines.
Then he placed another ten taels of silver on the nine concubines.
Although, she had the same idea as Qingmei.
However, she is more rational than Qingmei.
Since the founding of the Dayan Dynasty, there have been concubines who were able to be granted the title of concubine.
They were either daughters of aristocratic families, or selected from the nine concubines of the second rank or the imperial concubines of the third rank.
You need to gain the emperor's favor for a long time and demonstrate your management ability.
Another possibility is that he had given birth to an imperial heir or had performed some extraordinary feat.
Now, their master only has the chance to be the royal heir.
Of course, there are some exceptions.
For example: Yang Guifei...
Thinking of Yang Guifei, Qingzhu's heart skipped a beat and his eyes lit up slightly.
After hesitating for a moment, she moved the ten taels of silver from the nine concubines to the four concubines.
She was so excited by her bold fantasy that her hands were shaking slightly.
Seeing that she was the same as herself, Qingmei raised her neck proudly.
"Sister Qingzhu, we will definitely win!"
Nanny Qin raised her eyes and looked at Qingmei and Qingzhu meaningfully.
These two little girls are quite opinionated.
The 24th.
The ceremony of crowning the queen.
The palace was decorated with lights and colors inside and outside. Following the coronation ceremony of the new emperor, the ceremony of crowning the queen was held.
Officials from the Ministry of Rites each performed their duties and were busy preparing for various ceremonies in an orderly manner.
Nanny Zhuang personally dressed the Empress, and four palace maids carefully unfolded the gorgeous ceremonial robe and helped the Empress put it on.
Xie Zhenrong sat upright in front of the bronze mirror.
She looked at herself in the mirror with delicate makeup and graceful demeanor, and the corners of her mouth curled up.
After today, she will become the most noble woman in Dayan and the mother of the country.
The auspicious time has arrived.
Surrounded by a group of palace maids, Xie Zhenrong walked towards the Hall of Supreme Harmony with a dignified demeanor.
The palace maids and eunuchs all knelt on the ground and saluted, shouting: "Long live the Queen!"
Xie Zhenrong straightened his back a little, his eyes filled with unconcealable excitement and pride.
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(My dears, I'm sorry, I worked overtime today and was so busy that I'm only now finishing the second chapter...)
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