Inside Qingqiu Pavilion, Mei Xiaoyi looked at the fabric laid out before her and said, "Your Majesty, this is quite a generous gesture."
"This shimmering brocade is so rare, only a few bolts are made each year. Your Majesty is so generous, giving me this one." It's enough for two dresses.
"Her Majesty the Empress is very generous, and even said that we don't need to go and express our gratitude," Ge Jin said.
After a long pause, Mei Xiaoyi finally said, "I understand."
"Xiaoyi, what are you thinking? Her Majesty the Empress's actions are too obvious," Ge Jin asked.
"I didn't think much about it. If Her Majesty the Empress wants to bestow a reward, I naturally can't refuse. But I am His Majesty's concubine," said Consort Mei.
Ge Jin nodded: "Then this servant understands."
Mei Xiaoyi nodded and said nothing.
This winter, there was indeed less snow than last year, and it wasn't as cold either.
However, people who are afraid of the cold still have to stay huddled up every day.
The second prince is probably not used to the weather and has fallen ill again.
The Empress took meticulous care of her, but she felt uneasy inside.
She used to take care of the eldest prince, and that child was at least related to the Ning family. Now, she was very dissatisfied with this one, even though she used to be a good person for him.
They just couldn't express their dissatisfaction.
As December arrived, Consort Ye's pregnancy had finally reached three months, and she was considered to be in a stable position.
This time she didn't feel uncomfortable.
Luo Wanyi was also due to give birth at any moment. Her belly was already quite large.
And the emperor became even busier.
I plan to visit Bangladesh next year, so I have more plans for the end of this year.
She was so busy every day that she couldn't even eat on time, let alone enter the harem.
At the end of the year, the Empress was also busy, busy preparing for the New Year and settling matters in the harem and among the imperial clan. Fortunately, she had been Empress for several years and was still able to handle these matters well.
It must be said that Empress Ning was an excellent empress.
At least in terms of both internal and external affairs, and in terms of rules and regulations, they have done everything so well that no one can find fault with them.
On the afternoon of the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, Luo Wanyi went into labor.
The crowd went over, and the imperial physicians also went to wait.
Since it was her second child, she didn't have much trouble giving birth.
She gave birth when it got dark.
She is a princess, His Majesty's third princess.
This fact was actually known to many people in the harem.
Luo Wanyi herself naturally hoped to give birth to a prince, but this was beyond her control.
The third princess was born safely, and both mother and daughter are well.
Shu Chengfeng was very busy, but he took some time to come over. He only gave some gifts and conveyed an imperial edict promoting him to a higher rank.
Naturally, she became Consort Luo. From then on, Luo Wanyi was Consort Luo.
There was no decree ordering a relocation, so it's likely that the concubines will live in the pavilion from now on.
This is the first imperial concubine.
Luo Wanyi was naturally disappointed. At first, she thought she would be a concubine, but she didn't expect His Majesty to add her as a secondary concubine.
No matter how you look at it, this temporarily added position doesn't seem like a good one.
But what His Majesty gives you, you can't refuse.
Consort Luo has given birth; the next one will be Noble Consort Rong.
It's next month for Rong Guiyi, but it could also be at the end of the month.
Since it seems the princes and princesses never really celebrated their full moon celebrations, this one was no different. So, no special arrangements were made.
And coincidentally, the full moon fell on the fourth day of the first lunar month, so I couldn't take care of her then.
She's neither the eldest daughter nor the legitimate daughter, so I guess she'll just get some rewards from everyone when the time comes.
The Empress Dowager also bestowed some gifts according to the rules, but it was clear that she didn't care much for them.
Shu Chengfeng was busy until the 20th of the twelfth lunar month, when he finally gave everyone a holiday.
With only ten days or so left until the New Year, he also wanted to relax a bit.
Of course, there were still things to deal with, but at least he no longer had to attend court.
His Majesty has not visited the inner palace for a long time, so he naturally wants to see the children.
She wasn't in the mood to look at them one by one, so she ordered someone to take all the princes and princesses to the Empress, leaving the newborn one alone.
Of the three princes of Shu Chengfeng, the second prince is the most timid.
Although the empress has been recuperating for several months, she still looks extremely timid and will probably need more time.
She felt sorry for her own child, but Shu Chengfeng would never like such a weak child.
In comparison, the eldest prince and the third prince appeared to be clever and quick-witted.
The Empress looked at these children and felt extremely distressed, but she still had to force a smile.
The Empress was even more troubled when she thought about the fact that Consort Ye was carrying a child of unknown gender.
After Shu Chengfeng finished looking after the child, he ordered someone to send him back, as he would have to spend the night at the Empress's place.
I was just tired and didn't do anything.
Before the Lunar New Year, Yan Nangui did not see the emperor.
However, although they didn't see the person, the reward was sent again.
This time, quite a few pieces of jade were delivered. Purple and yellow were the most common.
Especially the purple ones; she had a whole box of them, so she simply gave a few to each of her maids to make earrings.
On the eve of the Lunar New Year, Yan Nangui wore a purple dress and jewelry made of red gold and red agate.
Nothing else, except that she wore a golden phoenix made of silk on her head.
Of course, there are rules about phoenix tails; this one only has three tails.
However, this hairpin was made with exquisite craftsmanship; you could even see the feathers on the phoenix tail.
This was the gift that Shu Chengfeng gave her some time ago.
Those were some new pieces of jewelry made by the Imperial Household Department; quite a few were very nice.
Shu Chengfeng had seen it himself. All the rewards that were due had been given, and when it came to Yan Nangui, all that remained was this phoenix hairpin and a pair of bracelets.
The bracelet is also made of red gold wire and inlaid with red agate.
As soon as she arrived, everyone inevitably had to look at the jewelry on her head.
Such a thing is rare anywhere; the craftsmanship is superb.
At least Consort Mu doesn't have such a thing now.
After the family banquet began, the Empress Dowager first spoke about the Third Princess, naturally praising the good news of adding a new member to the family.
The Empress then said, "On behalf of all my sisters, I beg Your Majesty for your grace. Many of my younger sisters should be promoted as well."
This was prepared long ago, and it is not unreasonable to ask for it today.
Shu Chengfeng smiled and said, "Since the Empress has a request, then I will naturally make arrangements."
"Yunji, convey the imperial decree."
Yun Ji stepped forward, unfolded the imperial edict, and everyone knelt down to receive it.
The imperial edict essentially stated that Consort Mu was granted the title of "Ke".
Ning Wanrong was promoted to Consort Ning. She moved to Yufu Palace (don't mention the previous book).
Consort Luo was granted the title of Yi. She was then moved to Linhua Palace.
Huo Zhaorong was promoted to the rank of Consort.
Consort Rong was promoted to Consort Rong.
Consort Wen was promoted to Noble Consort Wen.
Wang Xiaoyi was promoted to the rank of Lingyi.
Ding Liangren was granted the title: Shun.
Mui Siu-yee was promoted to Mui Ling-yee.
Yang Shiyu was promoted to Yang Baolin, and Feng Shiyu was promoted to Feng Baolin.
Everyone kowtowed to express their gratitude. The most surprised of all were the two eunuchs who had been out of favor for thousands of years. They were overjoyed to be promoted to the rank of Baolin.
There's no hope of being pampered anymore, but who doesn't want to have a better life?
As for Consort Ning, she was able to be made a consort because of her child, the eldest prince, who was growing up.
Since the Empress is no longer supporting him, his mother cannot remain a concubine forever.
Consort Mu naturally wanted to be promoted, but His Majesty only granted her a title, and it was just the character "Ke"...
She was feeling very bad.
Now I understand why she was overlooked when accounts were banned last time.
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