Isn't her family background the only thing missing?
Because of this one shortcoming, she has to put in ten times more effort than others.
Consort Su was always clear-headed; she knew how to become a concubine before, and she knew how to become a virtuous consort now.
She knew it very well.
Because they understand this clearly, they dare not make a single wrong move.
Over the years, she had watched how women from prominent families in the backyard lived their lives, and she couldn't help but feel envious.
However, she dared not do anything.
Taking a deep breath, she waved her hand and said, "I'm tired, I'll rest for a while."
The next day, everyone went to the Empress, who then led them to the Empress Dowager's palace first.
The Empress Dowager was also greeted by the imperial concubines.
The Imperial Concubine Dowager still sat at the front, but unfortunately, she could only wear plain clothes now.
She had lost all her former glory; the brown palace dress she wore looked completely out of place on her.
However, she will never be able to wear those bright and beautiful clothes or those dazzling and gorgeous jewelry for the rest of her life.
Only a short time has passed, but the lines at the corners of her eyes are already very visible.
Compared to her, the other concubines, though not as glamorous as before, were still in good spirits.
Apart from the terminally ill Li Meiren, everyone of high status is here.
Everyone will sit here for a while and say a few words.
The Empress Dowager asked a few casual questions, but only about the Empress.
He did not ask the concubines.
After sitting for a while, everyone hurried to the Empress Dowager's residence.
No sooner had he sat down than the imperial edict arrived.
Shu Chengfeng's sudden issuance of an imperial decree was certainly no small matter.
The crowd knelt to receive the imperial decree, which posthumously honored Empress Dowager Jiang's children and grandchildren.
The son, naturally, was the crown prince who died in battle, and Shu Chengfeng posthumously honored him as Emperor Jingpei.
The grandsons were Emperor Jingpei's two youngest sons. Both were posthumously granted the title of Prince.
They also adopted a child to Emperor Jingpei's eldest son. In other words, the adopted child belonged to which branch of the family, yet had to call Shu Chengfeng "uncle".
That move was absolutely brilliant.
No matter how much Empress Dowager Jiang hated it, she had no choice but to accept it with a smile.
She thought of her children and grandchildren, and now that they had received such an honor, how could she not be excited?
However, the child was not given to Emperor Jingpei, but to his son.
Being a generation younger is a way of putting down the Empress Dowager.
The Empress Dowager, with tears in her eyes, thanked the Emperor in front of everyone in the harem.
"I never imagined this day would come. The Emperor is so kind; he is truly a filial son. My heart is breaking... Oh dear..." She wept bitterly.
The Empress Dowager also wiped away tears.
Even the empress had to put on a show.
The point is that everyone should cry.
It took the Empress Dowager quite a while to calm her down.
The crowd was finally able to disperse.
After everyone had left, the Empress Dowager's eyes were still red. She took a deep breath and said, "Indeed, he is much more calculating than his father."
"After all these years of hardship, it's time to learn something," Pengyue said.
"Very well, I'd like to see just how much better he is than his father. The scheming in the harem, the infighting in the court—I'll watch." The Empress Dowager said calmly.
"Just watch, as long as the Empress doesn't give birth to a legitimate son, there will never be peace in the harem. Right now, she's just the daughter of an old minister. In a few years, His Majesty will start cultivating new talents, as well as daughters from newly noble families. Without a legitimate son, the position of Crown Prince alone will be enough for them to fight over."
The Empress Dowager smiled and said, "Yes, although Empress Ye wasn't much of a figure back then, she still left behind a legitimate son. This current Empress, however powerful, may not be able to have any children."
Moreover, Empress Dowager Ye was eager to support her own niece.
The morning of greetings flew by.
When we returned to Zhaochun Palace, it was time to serve the meal.
Yan Nangui changed into some light clothes. It was cold outside, but there was a fire burning inside. Because she was afraid of the cold, she had specially lit three stoves.
Yan Nangui warmed his hands on the middle table: "There are so many things going on in the palace. It's not even over the mourning period for the late emperor yet, and it's already quite lively."
“Yes, everyone has their own agenda.” Jiangxiang shook her head.
"Hehe, I don't really care. As long as my father is alive, I'll be fine. I won't harm them either. But the Empress's life... tsk tsk." Yan Nangui shook his head.
The Empress has suffered three miscarriages in a row.
Although they didn't talk about it much the last two times, how could they keep it a secret?
It doesn't matter now that it's the mourning period, but the mourning period is only a little over two years.
Once the mourning period is over, it's no wonder the Empress Dowager will put pressure on her.
Even with the emperor's support, her life was still difficult.
"Since Her Majesty the Empress is raising the eldest prince, perhaps he can truly be registered under her name and become her legitimate son?" Chanyi asked.
“That’s hard to say. In the past few years, the Ning family has done a lot of trouble for His Majesty. His Majesty wants Empress Ning to hold the position of Empress because she is relatively honest. But there is no need to insist on recognizing a Ning family child born out of wedlock as a legitimate child.” Yan Nangui shook his head: “With such pressure, the Empress’s future is difficult.”
"That's good for you, at least you don't have to worry about these things. But if His Majesty doesn't have a legitimate son, then the eldest son will have to be chosen as the crown prince." If there is a legitimate son, then the eldest son will be chosen; if there is no legitimate son, then the eldest son will be chosen. This has always been the rule.
but……
"Don't forget the late emperor. He was the fifth prince, not the eldest. Even if all the princes before him were dead, Prince Jing was still older than him," Yan Nangui said.
If the bloodshed is too great because of the selection of a crown prince, then the lack of a legitimate heir will lead to chaos.
The eldest prince is of Ning family blood, and it remains to be seen what the future emperor's true intentions are towards the Ning family.
“That’s true, but Her Majesty the Empress is still young, so perhaps she still has a chance,” Jiangxiang said.
Yan Nangui clicked her tongue: "I do hope she gives birth to a son, so that even if the Ning family declines, she can maintain stability. If the Empress's position is stable, there will be fewer problems in the harem. However, I'm afraid that will be difficult." For many people, the Empress not having children is beneficial.
It is obvious.
"All I can say is that the Empress's life has been full of twists and turns."
After lunch, Yan Nangui went to catch up on his sleep.
After waking up, I heard that the emperor had summoned Consort Jiang to accompany him.
Since it's currently a period of mourning, concubines generally don't stay overnight.
If it comes to next year, staying overnight is fine, it's not a big deal, just don't have children.
It definitely won't work this year.
However, having a companion driver is acceptable.
In the morning, the emperor posthumously conferred titles upon the children and grandchildren of the Empress Dowager, and in the afternoon, he summoned Consort Jiang to accompany him.
This has truly elevated the Jiang family to a high level.
"Is Consort Jiang about to gain favor?" Luo Kui asked.
"Being favored is fine, at least you come from a prestigious family," Yan Nangui said indifferently.
"Whether he's favored or not, we'll have to wait and see; it's too early to tell now," Yuanhua said with a smile as she wiped Yan Nangui's face.
"It has nothing to do with us, so you don't need to worry about it too much. Just be careful that no one tries to cause trouble for us," Yan Nangui said.
The maids all agreed.
"How are things going with the Yan family?"
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