Zhang Jieyu was stunned.
To be honest, she was indeed afraid, afraid that Consort Chen would try to win her over.
But if she really said that, she felt that nothing was right.
Zhang Jieyu is nothing special, after all, she has been out of favor for many years, so what if she is favored for a while?
If she were truly the emperor's favorite, she wouldn't have been neglected for so many years.
Consort Jing only glanced at it a few times, followed the crowd and offered her congratulations.
Zhang Jieyu was very happy, after all, she had a new place to live, and she said it was the biggest one, so at least she wouldn't have to be so careful when she came back to her own place in the future.
Consort Mu's complexion remained calm, but in her heart, she was probably ready to kill someone.
"Sister Chen, you have such a sharp tongue. We're all family, what's this talk about forming cliques?" the Empress laughed.
“Then we must make things clear, lest we harm someone,” Yan Nangui said.
Shu Chengfeng stretched out one leg: "You mean well, but I didn't know you just find things troublesome?"
"In His Majesty's eyes, there is only Consort Jing today. I don't care about you anymore," Yan Nangui snorted.
Shu Chengfeng then burst into hearty laughter.
Consort Jing could only force a smile, but in her heart she cursed Yan Nangui for his shameless flirting.
The lunch was very lavish. Consort Jing served the emperor food and soup with great attentiveness.
There was also some good wine, and everyone seemed to have had a good time.
On her way back, Yan Nangui asked someone to pick a few flowers to put in a vase.
“Things will be different now that Consort Zhang has moved out. She won’t have to put up with Consort Mu’s attitude anymore,” Luo Kui said.
"More than that." Yan Nangui smiled. "I was just going with the flow. Since His Majesty is willing to favor her, he will eventually make her move out. Murong Wanqing is ambitious, but because she has a prince, His Majesty can't do anything to her for no reason. But moving Zhang Jieyu out to establish her own household is probably a clear indication that Zhang is not allowed to stand on his side."
"Ah? Your Majesty...you're so naughty," Luo Kui suddenly laughed.
"No wonder you were talking about forming cliques and factions today. You must be referring to them, right?" Luo Kui said with a smile.
"It's not just them, it's me too. I certainly don't need to form factions. But you know, I've only just realized His Majesty's thoughts. Tsk. Very deep indeed." Yan Nangui shook his head.
"Back then, having Consort Wang stay with Consort Xiang was clearly a way to give her an advantage. Consort Wang has no family background and no favor. But having Consort Zhang stay with Consort Mu was like a check and balance. Now isn't this coming in handy?"
"This servant is truly foolish; I never would have guessed. But now that Your Highness has said it, it seems quite true. In any case, it's good that no one lives here," Luo Kui said.
"Yes, there won't be any for now. If there are any in the future, we'll just kick them out," Yan Nangui said.
Sharing men is one thing, but sharing men and living in the same palace? Bah! You don't even have a place to live, yet you still keep so many concubines? Why don't they die?
Since it was Consort Jing who hosted the banquet, His Majesty naturally went there that evening.
The Empress is here discussing matters with Granny He.
"Where should Zhang live?"
Granny He said, "The only places that are currently habitable are Hidden Moon Pavilion, Flying Snow Pavilion, Clear Jade Pavilion, and Clear Tranquility Pavilion. The other pavilions are not suitable for habitation at the moment and need to be repaired."
"I think Feixue Pavilion is just right. It's right in front of Zhaochun Palace."
"No good. Consort Chen always sides with me, why put someone else around to make her feel disgusted?" The Empress shook her head.
Granny He thought to herself that she might not be truly on your side, but then she thought, "It's not like she's living in Zhaochun Palace."
However, instead of saying it aloud, she said, "That's true. And there's Hidden Moon Pavilion, it's a nice place to stay, it's a bit of a waste to let her live there now."
It's very close to the previous dynasty, making it a good place to stay.
The Empress nodded, also concluding that Consort Zhang's favor would not last long. That residence would surely be useful in the future.
"Let's go to Qingning Pavilion. It's a bit far, but it's big. If His Majesty is willing, he will go to see her no matter how far away it is. If he doesn't want to go, he can ask her to come over."
Granny He nodded in agreement.
The next day, when I went to pay my respects, someone from the Imperial Household Department came to deliver the title.
install.
From then on, Zhang Jieyu became An Jieyu. An Jieyu thanked the Empress for her great kindness, kowtowed, and then rose to greet the other high-ranking officials.
She also accepted congratulations from those of lower rank than herself.
"I'll have someone move you in a bit. How about Qingningxuan? It's a big place and it's been newly renovated."
"Your Majesty, I thank you very much. Qingning Pavilion is excellent, and I am very satisfied," Consort An said hastily.
"That's good. If you don't have enough people, tell the people in the Imperial Household Department to send some over later. You are a Jieyu, so your rank is already quite high. You will be a proper mistress in the future."
In fact, even a fifth-rank official is considered a proper master, and there is a set number for each rank.
Jieyu living in Xuanzi's residence is basically a good arrangement.
If she had moved into the attic as soon as she entered, she wouldn't have had the chance to move to the veranda now.
Everyone gave some congratulatory gifts as a token of their appreciation.
Ultimately, no one is optimistic about Anjie's future, so this is just a token gesture.
That night, His Majesty naturally went to Consort An's place again.
These were arguably the few days An Jieyu enjoyed the most favor since entering the household and even the palace.
The weather was too hot, and the migrating geese weren't careful, so they got sick again.
When the Empress sent someone to ask for leave in the morning, she sighed, "Consort Chen's health has been like this for so many years. It happens once in the summer and once in the winter. If she's not careful, she'll have to go through another one in the spring and autumn."
“I remember it happened twice last summer,” Luo Wanyi said.
Now, both Luo Wanyi and Rong Guiyi come to pay their respects every day, indicating that the pregnancy is stable.
"Yes, Consort Chen's health isn't very good, but you really can't tell from her usual health," Ning Wanrong said with a smile.
The Empress waved her hand: "Has the imperial physician gone?"
"We've invited Physician Huang," Shuanzi said.
"That's good. Tell your lady to take good care of herself and not to rush to pay her respects. If she needs anything, just tell me."
Shuanzi thanked him profusely and agreed.
After everyone dispersed, Consort Jing sneered, "Why would you tell her if you need something? Why don't you just tell His Majesty directly? What else is she saying, as if she's so favored?"
Liu Ying knew this was referring to the Empress, so she said, "Your Majesty, there always has to be something like this, otherwise what can we do?"
Consort Jing snorted and went back.
In the Beichen Palace, Shu Chengfeng dismissed the court and, upon hearing that Consort Chen was ill, went to Zhaochun Palace after handling urgent official business.
As soon as I went in and saw the incense, I asked, "Is your goddess burning incense again?"
"Your Majesty, no, not this time. Her Highness has a sore throat and nose. She also seems listless," Jiangxiang said.
Shu Chengfeng nodded and went inside. He saw Yan Nangui lying on the couch in the outer room, her long hair spread out in a large swath.
"His Majesty has arrived."
The moment he opened his mouth, his voice was off; it was dry and hoarse.
"Why are you sick again?" Shu Chengfeng sighed. "What did the imperial physician say?"
"Your Majesty, Physician Huang says that the Empress has lost her appetite due to the hot weather, leading to digestive issues and poor nutrition. She also has excessive liver fire..."
In short, I didn't eat well because of the hot weather, and I got internal heat.
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