However, the palace rules that Sheng Xiyan learned were that there were no ceremonial carriages for those below the rank of noble concubine.
"Master Sheng, we are now heading to the palace where you will live in the future."
At this time, Jiang Jiang woke up and jumped on the funeral car. He was extremely excited to be in the new environment.
The imperial palace of the Forbidden City is divided into three palaces and six courtyards. The three palaces refer to the Qianqing Palace where the emperor entertained distinguished guests, the Jiaotai Hall where Empress Duan was enthroned and used for her birthday celebrations, and the Kunning Palace where the emperor stayed for his wedding.
The Hall of Mental Cultivation is located to the west of the Palace of Heavenly Purity and is the palace where the emperor works and lives.
The East Six Courtyards and the West Six Courtyards are where more than 30 concubines in the harem live.
Each of the six palaces in the east and west is divided into the main hall, side halls, side halls, and several ear rooms.
The main hall was for concubines of higher status, followed by the side halls, the side halls were for concubines of lower status, and the ear rooms were for palace maids. Each palace was equipped with towers, gardens, halls, pavilions, and terraces.
"My Lady Sheng, this is Chuxiu Palace. Consorts and above live in the main hall, and concubines and above live in the side halls. According to your rank as a sixth-rank noble, you are one jade step short of living in a side hall. You were originally supposed to live in a side hall, but the Empress Dowager specially allocated one for you."
Sheng Xiyan took out the prepared money bag, and Hua Xia gave each of the palace maids a silver ingot of two taels.
"Thank you, Miss Sheng. Someone from the Imperial Household Department will deliver your monthly allowance shortly. Just wait."
The side hall of Chuxiu Palace is actually larger than the front yard of Prince E's Mansion. Most importantly, it has a square courtyard with pomegranate trees and osmanthus trees planted in it.
The nanny took Jiang Jiang with her, and the little guy was happily crawling around and playing.
Sheng Xiyan entered the palace and walked slowly. This was where she would live in the future. It was even more upscale than she had imagined.
Hua Xia came in, "My lady, what steward is outside?"
As Sheng Xiyan left, a middle-aged man came forward and introduced himself, "Young Master Sheng, I am Liu Quan, the Deputy General Manager of the Imperial Household Department. I've brought you your allowance. From now on, silk fabrics for making clothes, charcoal, ice, tea, quilts, pillows, and other daily necessities, as well as the food and fruit you enjoy every day, will all be delivered by the Imperial Household Department."
"Thank you, Manager Liu."
Before Liu Zongguan came, he was puzzled by the rumor that a widow had entered the palace. He wanted to see what she looked like. When he saw the real person, he suddenly realized that it was reasonable for the emperor to be attracted to such a stunning beauty with such appearance and temperament.
"In addition, the Emperor has specifically instructed that the young master's expenses should be borne according to the share of a prince."
The young master and Princess Lewen are engaged. Princess Lewen is the eldest princess, and the emperor is raising the young master as his son-in-law!
Manager Liu was secretly delighted. Originally, he didn't need to come in person today, but it was worth it. If the young lady Sheng in front of him was rising rapidly, she must be a big shot, and he had to curry favor with her from small means.
Sheng Xiyan originally thought that it would be no problem for her to raise a general herself, but now when she heard this, she felt warm in her heart and was grateful that Emperor Xuanwu was a generous man.
Soon after, the Jingshifang also sent in palace servants.
"Young Master Sheng, according to your noble status, the palace has two maids of first and second rank, and one eunuch. Because there is a child to take care of, in addition to the previously assigned wet nurse, a nanny to serve the young master has also been added, making a total of five people."
Hua Xia ran out, "What about me? Am I included?"
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