The little princess was given the name Halahazi, which means "harmony among all families".
This further highlighted the rarity of twins among the imperial family and the emperor's high regard for them.
When Sherry was so bored that she couldn't even watch porn, she remembered the system.
Sulphur was so resentful that she could only eat fruit from the secret realm.
What surprised Sherry even more was Su Peisheng's sharp shout from outside.
Yes, it was the imperial edict that promoted her to the rank of emperor.
[I, the Emperor, believe that the palace is governed by virtuous and prudent women; and that the inner court is imbued with the elegance and grace of a noblewoman. By imperial decree, rank and title are elevated. You, Consort Liu, are of gentle and virtuous nature, respectful and cautious in your conduct, and perfectly in accordance with the principles of imperial favor. Therefore, I hereby bestow upon you the title of Consort Shun (顺妃). May you accept this auspicious decree with ever greater humility and deference, wear the imperial robes to receive this imperial favor, and welcome this great joy and prosperity. Respectfully yours.]
Now she is Consort Shun, and the investiture ceremony will be held after she finishes her postpartum confinement!
Jin'er and Jixiang looked at Xue Li with excitement.
Sherry realized with absolute certainty that this was for real!
That shouldn't be the case. It was already announced before the new year that she was promoted to the rank of concubine.
After thinking for a long time, Sherry realized that the problem lay with the Queen.
Because she was in postpartum confinement, Shirley wasn't in a hurry.
If the Empress had intended to curry favor with her from the beginning, then this time, she definitely owed her a huge favor.
That's climbing way too fast!
Now everyone in the palace believes she is the emperor's favorite concubine.
This news displeased Consort Li.
After all, she's the one who gets the most love!
Even when she was pregnant, Emperor Yongzheng would still give her gifts every now and then.
However, the main reason she could get along well with Li was because neither of them had any feelings for each other.
Otherwise, they would have already started fighting!
Sydney has made a comeback after two months of rest.
It's visibly that the clothing, jewelry, and skincare products have all gone up a notch.
Shirley was on her way to pay her respects to the Empress when she ran into Consort Xi, who was also coming out.
Consort Xi looked somewhat sullen, but still curtsied and bowed to Xue Li.
Sherry smiled and said, "We still need to pay our respects to Her Majesty the Empress, so let's not waste any more time!"
After speaking, Sherry got into the sedan chair.
This time, Consort Xi followed behind her.
When they arrived at Ti Shun Tang, the Empress still looked sickly.
After chatting for a few minutes, everyone left, but Sherry stayed.
He still performed a grand ceremony to express his gratitude to the Empress for her promotion.
The empress fiddled with her teacup, her smile amiable.
"Are you asking why I helped you?"
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Xue Li sat on the other side without any hesitation, gently inhaling the aroma of the tea.
"I didn't actually do anything, I was just trying to curry favor with you! It's only a matter of time before you become a concubine."
The Queen's tea-making skills were a delight to behold.
"Does Your Majesty have any instructions?" Shirley still felt something was amiss!
Suddenly, the surrounding air became quiet.
Mo Ran's expression grew increasingly grim.
"Hehe, they're making a fuss over nothing! My health is indeed not very good. After the selection, I knew you would be the next Consort Xi! I just didn't expect your belly to be even more promising!"
The Empress smiled gently and handed Xue Li a cup of tea.
"Aren't you afraid that time will not wait for me?" Sherry asked tentatively.
"I have nothing of value, and my family is small. I only thought of forming a good relationship with you. I protected you and your son, and I hope that you and your son will take care of my brothers and your family in the future!"
The empress spoke calmly, as if she had taken life and death lightly.
Mo Ran remained silent, her eyes red.
"Your Majesty, I am simply curious. Why not the Fourth Prince and the Fifth Prince?"
Sherry thought of the two princes who had grown up.
"I have been married to the Emperor for thirty years. Although we are not in love, I understand him!"
After the Queen finished speaking, she waved to Sherry.
Sydney bowed and took her leave!
It seems that all the enemies who had captured the Empress's heart had met with good results.
Consort Qi lost all her sons, and her grief over losing her children was no less than hers.
Consort Nian enjoyed the emperor's favor for a lifetime, but both she and her son died, leaving her physically and mentally devastated.
She coldly observed the beginning of one cycle after another.
Then he casually put a few eggs into the basket.
Yongzheng was not the previous emperor, so he didn't care as much about family background.
You could even say that he could spoil her even more without any family background.
No one knows whether Consort Nian's poor health was due to the machinations of the women in the harem or the emperor's indifference.
After all, Mrs. Nian was in poor health and had been pregnant multiple times!
As bystanders, no one understands their thoughts and feelings.
Perhaps it was because she desperately wanted to have children for the man she loved, or perhaps it was because Nian Gengyao never really expected those children.
The fact that the original owner of this body, a mere concubine, could serve the emperor proves that she was at least beautiful and exceptionally talented.
If it were truly just a pretty vase, the flowers would have been picked and it would have turned into a muddy mess long ago.
Because of the twins, the cousins in the family were promoted accordingly.
Sherry also has the opportunity to meet the original owner's mother.
Sherry was initially a little apprehensive, but seeing the beautiful woman's tense and stiff appearance, she inexplicably felt relieved.
"Mother, don't be nervous, we're all family!" Xue Li smiled gently at Liu Wangshi.
Liu Wangshi composed herself, carefully examined Xue Li, and after a long while, her eyes reddened.
"Your Majesty is well, so I am relieved! Your father and brother have been given good positions, and everything is fine at home!"
"Yes, but Mother must tell the clan that they must not become complacent and lose sight of their duties! We are the Emperor's servants, so remember what we should and should not do!"
Sherry thought that the original owner's whole family were honest and law-abiding, but it was just that within the clan...
However, once she gains favor with the emperor, the clan will surely open an ancestral hall for her.
At that point, it would be perfectly normal for people to use her as a pretext to cause trouble.
The mentality of the nouveau riche...
"Yes, Your Majesty's orders are correct!" Liu Wangshi hurriedly replied, while Xue Li looked at her cautious appearance with some conflict and entanglement.
"Mother, I know that Father and Brother are honest and upright, but a family cannot be careless if it wants to continue its lineage! You must pass on this message! If anyone uses my name to swindle and deceive, I will personally deal with them!"
Sherry still laid out the unpleasant truth upfront.
In other words, she didn't expect that small family to be of any help to her.
But it would be good enough if you didn't hold anyone back!
After all, the Uya clan's dramatic turnaround was enough to make the Bao Yi families envious.
Even a prince can ensure the prosperity and wealth of an entire family!
Liu Wangshi nodded repeatedly while holding her handkerchief, and Xue Li simply asked the wet nurse to bring the children out.
Liu Wangshi's expression immediately softened upon seeing the baby.
Seeing the two little ones, I couldn't help but cry tears of joy.
“Little princess, you look just like Nannan when she was little—” Liu Wangshi said, but was pulled back by the old woman behind her.
Shirley stared coldly at the old woman, who smiled obsequiously at her.
"Our master was afraid that the second madam would break the rules, so he specially ordered this old servant to accompany her!"
"Oh, is that so? Remember what I just said, and reply to every word. Also, if you want to reap the rewards, then show some sincerity. Aunt Meiyu, please make a trip and teach us the rules of the manor!"
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