Chapter 212: Imperial Edicts

The eunuch who read the imperial edicts picked up one of the imperial edicts and began to read it.

"In compliance with the will of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: I, with my humble self, have inherited the great cause of my grandmother, who is known for her kindness and virtue, and has made great achievements . She should be honored as the Grand Empress Dowager to show respect and filial piety

The noble concubine Chu is gentle and kind, dignified and prudent, and has served the late emperor and fulfilled her wife's duties. She is enthroned as the Imperial Concubine

The Hui Concubine Li is prudent and prudent in her manners, gentle and kind, and is enthroned as the Hui Concubine"

The noble concubine Chu is the mother of the second prince, and the Hui Concubine is the mother of the third prince.

Both of them are the top concubines in the palace, so naturally they should be enthroned first.

The imperial edicts were passed down one by one.

All the people who came to receive the edicts knelt in the hall.

The former Empress Dowager, now the Grand Empress Dowager, stood in front of the concubines, looking at the many changes in front of her with a pair of old eyes, with a sigh.

However, there are many concubines in the harem, but only a few can be canonized.

The rest will all leave the palace. Those with children can have a mansion outside with the heirs to live

out their lives in the future. If there are no children, most of them will go to the nunnery and spend the rest of their lives with the ancient Buddha. In this harem, as long as you become the emperor's woman, you will not be free for the rest of your life. Being able to leave here alive may be a great blessing in their lives.

The Queen Mother Chu Jingshu stood up with the sisters.

The position of Empress Dowager was given posthumously to Empress Chen, who had long been dead. When she heard the imperial edict, her heart sank.

She didn't expect that even though her mortal enemy was dead, she would still be suppressed in status.

If her son became the emperor, she would definitely sit on the position of Empress Dowager!

But now, she only got the position of Imperial Concubine Dowager .

The resentment and anger in her heart were burning, and the Imperial Concubine Dowager's eyes were red at this time.

She stood up and took the sisters behind her to accept the edict and thank the emperor.

Suddenly, the Imperial Concubine Dowager's eyes fell on Concubine Dowager Hui.

"Today, I have to congratulate my sister."

Concubine Dowager Hui's position is not low, and she is not young either.

She is nearly 40 years old but still has a charming look. Her cheeks are slightly round. She is not a stunning woman, but her appearance is very comfortable and not offensive. She has

a round face and round eyes, and even speaks in a gentle voice. If she were not the sister of Marquis Anguo, Chu Jingshu would not have noticed that there is such a person in the harem.

She is really too ordinary and inconspicuous.

Mingming had served the emperor together for so many years. She and the former empress had been fighting fiercely in the harem. The empress had tried to pull her over many times, but she was not tactful and looked too honest and stupid. She did nothing to fight for anything. The son she gave birth to was a famous playboy in the capital, who was good at eating, drinking and having fun. Gradually, the two of them ignored her existence and treated her as if there was no such person in the harem.

Now that she thought about it, Concubine Hui's surname was Li, but she was the niece of Mrs. Du of the Marquis of Anguo Mansion, and she was also related to the Regent King's family. When

Concubine Hui heard her congratulations, she looked a little embarrassed: "Thank you, sister. I also congratulate you on becoming the Imperial Concubine."

This made Chu Jingshu a little unhappy.

She should have been the empress dowager, but now she could only sit in the position of the imperial concubine. How could she be happy?

She forced a smile and took her eyes off the face of Concubine Hui Li Wanyi.

This mother and son, even if they stayed in the palace, would not be a threat to her. Now her son was only one step away from the throne.

As long as the prince died

, she would be very happy. As she thought so, her eyes became deeper.

Just after the enthronement ceremony, the concubines left Minghua Palace one after another.

Ling Changyue was escorted to walk through the sacrificial process.

With Ling Fengxun staring at him from behind, Ling Changyue did not dare to act rashly. He did whatever the eunuch beside him told him to do. He

fulfilled his duties as a puppet emperor.

He has completely recognized his identity. From now on, he is a puppet. Once he does something wrong, Ling Fengxun can replace him at any time.

If he wants revenge, he must be very careful and wait for the day when Ling Fengxun relaxes his vigilance, and then get rid of him!

The good news of the new emperor's ascension to the throne and amnesty spread, and countless people in Beiling Kingdom were laughing and talking. After all, no matter who sits on the throne, the benefits they can actually get are the most real.

The emperor is far away, and some people may never see the emperor in their lifetime. However, as long as they can reduce taxes, they can lighten their burdens, wear new cotton clothes in winter, and eat more meals during the New Year.

On the second day after the crown prince ascended the throne, the envoys of the Southern Qi Kingdom arrived at the imperial city of the Northern Ling Kingdom.

Ling Changyue was locked up in the Yangxin Palace.

None of the memorials from the court were delivered to him. The table was empty, with only a pot of cold tea.

A little eunuch walked in from the door.

Seeing that familiar smiling face, Ling Changyue remembered that he had forced someone to put on the dragon robe yesterday, and the other party was obviously Ling Fengxun's confidant.

Ling Changyue narrowed his eyes and clenched his fingers tightly. The effect of the cartilage powder had worn off. Although he could move now, he felt exhausted.

"What are you doing here?"

The little eunuch was called Eunuch Xu.

Eunuch Xu lowered his head and spoke very respectfully and politely: "I am here to tell your Highness that the envoys from the Southern Qi Kingdom will enter the city tonight. The prince has arranged for someone to entertain them. They will enter the palace early tomorrow morning. The emperor will also show up at that time. When you meet those people, what to say and how to say it have all been written in the booklet by the prince. Please take a look in advance to avoid making mistakes tomorrow."

After he finished speaking, he carefully placed a booklet in his arms on the table in front of Ling Changyue.

Ling Changyue raised his hand and threw the booklet directly at Eunuch Xu's face, scratching it.

"Get lost! I am the emperor now. Are you ordering me around?"

Eunuch Xu was startled and touched the scratched place on his forehead. He was not angry and his voice was still as gentle as before: "Your Majesty, please don't be angry. I have already delivered the book. As for whether Your Majesty wants to read it, it is your business. I will not disturb your rest. I'm leaving."

Ling Changyue was very angry with a little eunuch.

As soon as Eunuch Xu left, there was a sound of porcelain falling to the ground in the room.

The teapot on the table was obviously damaged.

However, he still ordered the little eunuch guarding outside the door: "Go in and clean it up later. Don't let the emperor get hurt. Replace it with a new one. If the emperor likes to smash it, let him smash it as he likes. Don't meddle in it."

"Yes!"

A group of little eunuchs respectfully saluted the current chief eunuch Eunuch Xu.

After Eunuch Wu died, he took over some of the work in his hands. In a short period of time, he managed the entire palace in an orderly manner, which shows that he is quite capable.

Eunuch Xu arranged everything for the prince and walked towards other palaces quickly. When he passed a side hall, he suddenly stopped.

The person living in this hall is An Yunhe.