Lanqin was startled. Before she could think it through, the female relatives who came to congratulate her arrived at Changchun Palace, making the already crowded and noisy palace even more lively. The leader, Wu, immediately noticed the eight-tailed auspicious robe and exclaimed in amazement, showering it with praise. Even Geng came over and reached out to touch it.
“Sister, although you are only a concubine now, judging from the Emperor’s intentions, your rank will be promoted soon.”
"Yes, looking at my sister's auspicious attire, now that I think about it, even the Empress and the Imperial Concubine are nothing special..."
Lanqin was helped by the crowd to change into her auspicious attire, and she arrived just in time.
Lanqin glanced around and saw that only the Empress and Lady Nian were absent. However, Lanqin didn't mind and knelt in the middle of the hall to listen to the Master of Ceremonies read the congratulatory message.
"let me"
It's the Fourth Prince's voice!
Lanqin turned around excitedly, only to see a bright yellow sun shining in front of the hall, its golden light falling behind the Fourth Prince. The Fourth Prince's imperial aura made him appear imposing, like an immortal walking gracefully towards her. Lanqin was slightly surprised, then smiled brightly.
Suddenly, everything around me became irrelevant; I just wanted to stay in this moment forever.
Suddenly, the hall was abuzz with excitement. The Emperor's arrival had everyone talking. When the Empress was conferred her title, the Emperor had only made a brief appearance. When the Consort was conferred her title, the Emperor hadn't even shown his face. No one expected that the Emperor would actually come to Changchun Palace in person for the Consort conferment ceremony.
Wu, Song, and Geng exchanged a meaningful glance. The palace maids and eunuchs were even more excited. Even the Master of Ceremonies was stunned, staring blankly as the Fourth Prince stepped forward to accept the gift book and looked at Lanqin with deep affection.
Lanqin didn't hear a word the Fourth Prince said. She just vaguely saw him arrive and then solemnly accepted the golden seal that he handed her—"Treasure of Consort Xi."
Lanqin held the golden seal in her hand, feeling only its coldness and hardness. The smooth seal was untouched by cinnabar. Lanqin was filled with thoughts. Although the small seal was unremarkable, it weighed heavily on Lanqin's heart like a mark. It was a gift from the Fourth Prince, a promise from the Fourth Prince, and a testament to the Fourth Prince's deep affection.
Lanqin held me firmly in her palm, leading everyone in shouting "Long live the Emperor!" three times...
The Fourth Prince smiled and began playing the zither as usual, gazing tenderly at the instrument, and said with a radiant smile, "My Qin'er is still as beautiful as a flower..."
Lanqin lowered her head shyly, her eyes brimming with embarrassment. She inwardly scolded the Fourth Prince for praising her in front of so many people, but he drew closer, his voice as soft as the first snow, and placed a delicate kiss on Lanqin's cheek: "Qin'er will always be in my heart..."
An awkward atmosphere filled the air; everyone's eyes were unsure where to look, so they could only laugh to ease the tension. The palace maids, seeing their mistress so favored by the Emperor, were naturally smug. The other palace servants also knew perfectly well how to treat this Lady in the future. The three women from the Wu family, who had initially harbored some resentment towards Lanqin, suddenly felt a renewed spark of hope, which Lanqin noticed and remembered.
Lanqin turned her head to look at the Fourth Prince beside her, feeling content. The Fourth Prince also turned his head slightly to look at Lanqin, his eyes as clear and bright as pool water. Suddenly he smiled, and before Lanqin could think further, she heard the Fourth Prince solemnly announce: "Consort Xi, receive the decree..."
Lanqin immediately knelt down, wondering what was going on this time. She heard the Fourth Prince say in a gentle tone, "Consort Xi is virtuous and prudent by nature, diligent and gentle, always following etiquette, kind and gentle in conduct, skilled in domestic affairs, and possessing virtuous character. She is deeply pleasing to me. Therefore, I hereby appoint her to assist the Noble Consort in managing the inner palace..."
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