Chapter 553: Lust can make you lose your mind, so you have to lose your mind!
She paused here.
"It's just that—Your Majesty, have you really decided to confer the title of Imperial Consort upon the female official?"
Zhu Feng looked at her calmly: "Why, do you think this is - inappropriate?"
“…”
Xu Miaoyin was silent for a long time.
But in the end, she mustered up the courage and whispered, "There's something wrong."
Zhu Feng raised his eyebrows and glanced at her.
Xu Miaoyin said in a deep voice, "The female official accompanied the emperor on his journey north this time and made some contributions. It is understandable that the emperor canonized her as a concubine. However, she is a noble concubine, which is the highest rank among all concubines."
“…”
"Many daughters of important officials in the court entered the palace and started out as concubines, or even as imperial concubines or imperial concubines."
“…”
"She was suddenly canonized as a noble concubine. I'm afraid the sisters in the harem will have some thoughts in their minds."
She said this carefully and then looked at Zhu Feng.
Zhu Feng didn't get angry immediately, nor did he show disdain. He just slowly slid his fingers along the rim of the teacup.
"Besides these, what else is there?"
"..." Xu Miaoyin thought for a moment and said, "I was also worried that the ministers in the court would have objections to my previous identity as a female official."
Zhu Feng said calmly, "Haven't I already taken those with the surname Du into my harem?"
“…”
"If they want to talk, let them talk."
“…”
"After they talked about my family affairs once or twice, there wasn't much to say."
Xu Miaoyin took a deep breath.
In fact, she also realized that the reason why Zhu Feng allowed Du Siyao and others who had previously served as concubines of Emperor Wen to enter the palace seemed to be to pave the way.
It is indeed difficult for ministers in the court to repeat the same thing over and over again.
only--
This time, the rank that Si Nanyan was canonized was really too high.
At this time, Zhu Feng asked again: "What does the Queen think of Si Nanyan's canonization?"
Xu Miaoyin glanced at him, thought for a moment, and then said seriously, "In fact, I've long hoped that the Emperor would appoint her as a female official. She's smart and clever, and can help the Emperor solve problems. I've also heard from my brother that she made a great contribution to the Battle of Beiping this time."
“…”
"Not only the emperor, but I also like this girl very much."
Zhu Feng glanced at her.
Xu Miaoyin continued, "However, the Emperor's appointment of her this time came too suddenly, and the rank of Imperial Concubine is too high. I am really worried. Firstly, there will be criticism in the harem and the court. Secondly, I am also worried that this girl will not have good fortune."
It took a lot of courage for her to say these words.
After all, Zhu Feng had a bad temper, and Xu Miaoyin knew this better than anyone else after spending all these years with him. And in her words, she had already hinted that Zhu Feng had been somewhat "blinded by lust," and his current actions were undoubtedly bordering on being a "tyrant."
No emperor wants to hear others call him a "tyrant" or "incompetent ruler".
Anyone who dared to say this and offended the emperor would die a miserable death.
But as a queen, she has her own responsibilities and must say and do everything she should do.
So, he looked at Zhu Feng with some trepidation.
Zhu Feng was still not angry, nor did he show any disdain.
He just calmly circled his fingers on the rim of the teacup. After Xu Miaoyin finished speaking, he nodded gently and said, "Well, the Queen is right."
Xu Miaoyin said: "Your Majesty——"
Zhu Feng said: "I really like her."
“…”
"So, let her be the imperial concubine."
“…”
Xu Miaoyin sat there for a long time without saying a word, just taking a breath.
She really didn't expect Zhu Feng to say that.
Although Zhu Feng has always had a strong temper and even dared to seize the throne, he is a man who will do whatever he wants to do.
However, he rarely spent this energy and desire on the women in his harem.
To him, these women's affairs seemed not worth his time and energy.
But this time, he insisted.
His attitude has shown that he will do it even if it is the action of a "tyrant".
Even if lust blinds him, he will still be blinded!
Is this still the sober and calm Zhu Feng who was victorious in every battle on the battlefield, with his weapons and spears, and as fierce as a tiger?
“…”
Xu Miaoyin looked at him for a long time, and finally sighed softly, saying, "Since that's the case, then I'll do as the emperor wishes."
“…”
"Tomorrow, I will have someone clean up the Yikun Palace."
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"The date of enthronement is set for the eighth day of the fifth lunar month, which is an auspicious day."
As she spoke, she whispered, "However, Your Majesty, I'm afraid it would be best if you let the ministers know first. After all, the imperial concubine's enthronement ceremony requires the Ministry of Rites to file a petition and the ministers to congratulate. I'm afraid something might go wrong by then."
Zhu Feng nodded.
He looked at the tea in the quilt, which was swaying in the sunlight coming in from outside, and occasionally sparkled in his eyes.
He thought for a moment and said, "After the imperial concubine's enthronement ceremony, we'll choose a date to enthrone Cheng Xuan as the King of Wei. However, since he's still young, there's no need to establish a residence. He can still live in Chengqian Palace."
When Xu Miaoyin heard this, she quickly stood up and said, "Yes!"
This is considered a "pleasant surprise".
Before, Zhu Chengxuan had been left in Beiping. This time, he was finally brought back to Jinling, and Zhu Feng appointed him as King of Wei.
Although he was not directly crowned as the crown prince, at least now he is a king.
His situation would no longer be so embarrassing.
Of course, Xu Miaoyin also knew that Zhu Feng had kept this arrangement in reserve.
Many ministers in the court still hoped that Zhu Feng could enthrone Zhu Chengxuan as soon as possible, but since this was the emperor's family affair, they couldn't say it directly and could only push for it.
Now, the ceremony of Zhu Chengxuan being enthroned as the King of Wei will be arranged after the ceremony of Si Nanyan being enthroned as the Imperial Concubine.
If the imperial concubine is successfully enthroned, everything will be peaceful.
If any official from the previous dynasty dared to make irresponsible remarks when conferring the title of Imperial Concubine, the ceremony of conferring the title of King of Wei would also be affected.
This move is indeed very clever.
At least, those officials in the court who advocate ethical principles will not disrupt the ceremony of enthroning a noble concubine.
Zhu Feng picked up the cup lid on the table and slowly put it back on the teacup. With a ding, he raised his head and said to Xu Miaoyin, "The Queen has to work hard on these two important matters."
Xu Miaoyin hurriedly said, "This is my duty."
"Well, after Nan Yan is canonized as a noble concubine, she will assist in managing the six palaces and help relieve the Queen's worries."
“…”
"Then you'll feel more relaxed."
“…”
Xu Miaoyin was shocked again.
It turned out that Zhu Feng also planned to hand over the power of assisting in managing the six palaces to Si Nanyan.
By that time, Si Nanyan would truly be second only to the emperor in the entire harem.
For a man like Zhu Feng, such pampering is unprecedented.
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