The imperial consorts of our dynasty are strictly divided into different levels: first-class Lady of the State, second-class Lady of the County, third-class Lady of Virtue, fourth-class Lady of Excellence, fifth-class Lady of Grace, sixth-class Lady of Respect, seventh-class Lady of Pleasantness, eighth-class Lady of Peace, and ninth-class Lady of Childhood.
Her son was the General Xuanwu, which was ultimately a nominal position without real power. However, he had been the emperor's tutor and was about to become the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, so he was highly valued.
Not only that, the Ye family is also the founding father of the country.
It is reasonable for the daughter-in-law of the younger son to receive an imperial decree, and being granted the title of a third-class lady is no exception.
Mrs. Ouyang was really happy for her daughter-in-law.
The eldest daughter-in-law is also an imperial concubine. Although her rank is not as high as Hua Fushu's, the eldest daughter-in-law has always been generous, and she and her sisters-in-law are harmonious. The eldest daughter-in-law will not care about these things.
Ye Zelin took the imperial edict from the eunuch with both hands and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, I, Ye Zelin, accept the edict and thank you for your great grace."
Ye Zelin stood up first, and then everyone else followed suit.
The eunuch in the crimson shirt said, "General Ye, Madam Hua, congratulations to you both."
"Thank you, Mr. Zhang, and Mr. Lao for making this trip." Ye Zelin said.
Hua Fushu bowed and thanked him, "Thank you, sir."
Ye Zelin smiled and said, "I've prepared your favorite tea at home. Why don't you have a cup before returning to the palace?"
Eunuch Zhang waved his hand and declined, "No, I still have matters to deal with in the palace. I have to go back."
"I'll take you there." Ye Zelin put the imperial edict in his hand into Hua Fushu's.
"Mr. Zhang, I'll take you there."
Eunuch Zhang did not refuse, and Ye Zelin personally escorted the person to the gate of the General's Mansion.
He took out a few banknotes from his sleeve and handed them to Eunuch Zhang. "Mr. Zhang, although it's not much, I'll just treat you to tea."
Eunuch Zhang pretended to refuse, but Ye Zelin stuffed it into his hand again. Unable to refuse, Eunuch Zhang had to accept it.
"You're welcome, Major General."
He secretly glanced at the bills. They were thin but quite heavy.
The money was put into his sleeve without leaving any trace. Eunuch Zhang smiled faintly and said, "Don't send me off, General. This is enough. I will return to the palace first."
"Take care."
Eunuch Zhang got on the carriage and returned to the palace, and the younger eunuchs also got on the carriage.
Ye Zelin watched Eunuch Zhang's carriage go away, then turned around and returned home.
In the main hall, Madam Ouyang and Ruhuan were no longer there. The mother and daughter said congratulations to Hua Fushu and returned to Rongli Courtyard. After Ye Songyan congratulated them, he also returned to Feiyuan.
He walked into the main hall and saw only Hua Fushu.
"Mother and sister have gone back."
"I went back. Mother said she wanted to look at the account book, so Ruhuan hurried to make clothes for my eldest sister-in-law's children." Hua Fushu said.
"Let's go back to Guanju Pavilion."
The couple went to the backyard. On the way, Hua Fushu asked him, "Why do you want to ask for an imperial decree for me?"
Ye Zelin said calmly, "In our family, my mother was granted a title, and my eldest sister-in-law also received one, but you didn't. Since you married me, I asked for a title for you. It's normal."
"Madam Xu also received an imperial decree?" So, she received an imperial decree because all the female members of her family received it?
Ye Zelin's tone sank slightly, "Xu is a concubine, how could she receive an imperial decree?"
The women who received the imperial edict were either the official's wife or women with outstanding achievements.
Xu was just a concubine, of humble origin and without any achievements. How could she be qualified to receive an imperial edict?
My father would not ask for an imperial edict for Xu.
If Xu wants to obtain an imperial decree, Ye Songyan must have made meritorious contributions and can ask His Majesty for an imperial decree for Xu.
His wife received the imperial edict because of the importance Your Majesty attached to him, because of his life and death experience over the years, and because his wife assisted the King of Qin in treating the people suffering from the plague.
This imperial edict is a reward and also a manifestation of Your Majesty's trust in him.
After returning to Guanju Pavilion, Hua Fushu read the imperial edict over and over again to make sure she was not dreaming. It was a happy thing for her to receive the imperial edict, but she did not know much about it.
"Tell me, does the title of Consort have any power or privilege?"
Ye Zelin sat on the soft couch, leaning against the golden pillow, his posture lazy. "I don't have any power or privileges as a royal consort, but I do have some benefits."
Hua Fushu stepped over to the couch and squeezed Ye Zelin in. She sat on the edge of the couch, her clear almond eyes reflecting a hint of excitement, "What are the benefits?"
Ye Zelin half-jokingly and half-seriously said, "Although being a royal consort doesn't offer any special privileges, you can still get a monthly salary from the Ministry of Revenue. It's not much, but it's enough for you to spend as pocket money. You don't have to work, but you still get paid. How great is that."
"Not bad, I like it." Hua Fushu's eyes showed unconcealed excitement. Who wouldn't be happy if he didn't have to work and still got paid?
"Not only that, you can also enter the palace to meet with the ladies and the Empress Dowager, enjoying privileges that other women don't have. If you attend elegant gatherings or tea parties, you will definitely be the most dazzling and eye-catching person, except for those with higher status than you. No one will dare to look down on you."
Hearing this, Hua Fushu took a deep breath and asked, "Did you ask for this imperial edict specifically for me?"
Ye Zelin said casually, "I didn't ask for it specifically for you. It was given to us by His Majesty because he was pleased."
He sat up and held Hua Fushu's small hand in his big hand. "Fushu, I will use my own ability to ask for a higher-level imperial decree for you in the future."
Hua Fushu nodded slightly in response. She didn't care about the imperial edict, but Ye Zelin was willing to work hard for her, and she was happy and joyful from the bottom of her heart.
When two people are together, what is important is their feelings for each other, their determination to stay together, their willingness to do their best for each other, and to be good to each other to the best of their ability.
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Flying courtyard.
"Mom, today I saw Ye Zelin ask for an imperial decree for my sister-in-law. I want to get one for you in the future too." Ye Songyan said to Xu seriously.
Xu looked at Ye Songyan and said gently, "I am content that you have this heart. Imperial decrees are not that easy to obtain."
Ye Songyan half-knelt in front of Xu and said, "Mother, in this mansion, besides grandfather, you love me the most. I have made up my mind. I will go to the western border in a while to earn military merit. When I have enough, I will ask for an imperial decree for you. Ouyang, my eldest sister-in-law, and my sister-in-law Fushu all have imperial decrees, so you can't be without one."
Mrs. Xu stroked her son's handsome face, and suddenly, a tear rolled down the corners of her eyes with fine lines. After all, this was a son she had raised with her own hands, and all she thought about was her mother.
I couldn't stop feeling happy, "Good son, my good son."
"Mom, don't cry."
Xu wiped the tears from her face with a handkerchief and said, "Don't cry, don't cry, I'm happy, so happy."
Ye Songyan said, "Mother, for you, I will work hard. In a few days, I will tell Grandpa about going to the Western Territory. With Grandpa's support, Father will not easily kick me out of the barracks."
Mrs. Xu said helplessly, "Yan'er, mother is your father's concubine, and her status is not high. Even if you have merits in the future and ask for a reward, you still have a mother above you. Even if there is a reward in the future, it will not go to mother."
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