Dugu Feng coldly observed the changing political landscape of the Great Liang Dynasty. When he heard the news about Yue Qingyin, he was so shocked that his jaw almost dropped. He couldn't help but clap his hands and laugh out loud: "A remarkable woman! Hahaha, truly a remarkable woman!"
When the news reached the Prince of Qinyang's residence, the Prince slumped into his chair, speechless for a long time. He slapped Consort Yue's birth mother, Aunt Zhao, on the spot, imprisoned Aunt Zhao's younger brother, the steward Zhao Da, and submitted a memorial that very night, pleading for severe punishment from His Majesty. After finishing all this, he was utterly exhausted and stayed at home, quietly awaiting news.
night.
Jun Zhe looked at the pile of documents on her desk and carefully took out a jade magnolia hairpin from the jade box next to it. The hairpin had a warm luster and an elegant flower shape, just like herself.
Zhou Anyuan hurriedly bowed and said, "Your Majesty, this servant had a eunuch check on her today. Her Majesty the Empress is doing well and has no worries about food or clothing. You need not worry."
"That's good, then I can rest assured."
Jun Zhe's gaze drifted into the distance, as if he could see her beautiful face and voice, and his heart warmed slightly.
Zhou Anyuan sighed: "These past few days, there have been memorials impeaching the Prince of Qinyang's mansion. The Empress has already suffered enough, but Consort Xian has to add to the trouble. Impeaching one's own father is punishable by thirty strokes of the cane in the laws of Daliang."
Jun Zhe withdrew his gaze and hummed in agreement.
"By my decree, bestow upon the virtuous consort the title of 'Respectful,' and grant her the title of 'Respectful Virtuous Consort.' Also, bestow upon her some gifts according to the etiquette due to the head of the four consorts."
"ah?"
Zhou Anyuan was stunned. What was going on? Was it a reward, not a punishment? What exactly was happening?
Jun Zhe looked at the jade magnolia and ordered without any emotion, "Why aren't you going yet? From now on, give Consort Jingxian something every day. As for what to give her, you can decide for yourself."
Although Zhou Anyuan did not yet understand what scheme the emperor was setting up, it was clear that the emperor was unwilling to say, so he had no choice but to immediately reply, "This servant obeys!"
"Oh! Wait a minute, there are some things that the Empress likes. I've already ordered them to be placed separately. Please be careful not to take the wrong one, understand?"
Zhou Anyuan felt a little better and hurriedly said, "Yes! This servant obeys." After saying that, he immediately went to do it.
Jun Zhe continued to bury himself in his documents.
The next day.
An imperial edict arrived at the Prince of Qinyang's residence, and the Prince of Qinyang was imprisoned for trial at a later date. The once prosperous and incomparably wealthy Prince of Qinyang's residence thus collapsed.
...
When Yue Qingyin received the reward, she was so happy that she almost collapsed to the ground.
She made the right bet.
She won!
She finally won His Majesty's favor. The gold and silver jewels were nothing compared to what Yue Qingyin truly valued. What His Majesty personally bestowed upon her was the title of Consort Jingxian. This was a double title, extremely rare in the entire history of the Great Liang Dynasty, and the highest honor.
Although this title came after the Prince of Qinyang was imprisoned, which great person in history did not go through bloodshed at every step? Just look at the Empress Dowager to know that to be prominent in public, one must be ruthless behind the scenes.
She was glad she had made that decision.
The next day, His Majesty's reward arrived again.
For several days in a row, His Majesty's gifts arrived almost every day.
Everyone finally understood that Consort Yuexian was not only unaffected by the impeachment of Prince Qinyang's residence, but also gained the Emperor's favor for her meritorious report.
Thus, amidst the turmoil in the former court and the inner palace of the Great Liang, the day arrived for the palace banquet held to receive the Rong Kingdom delegation.
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