Chapter 58 Don't Let Yourself Down
It was for the eldest prince who died young, and also for the young third prince.
Kang Chongyi... Oh no, it's Concubine Kang De. In fact, she hasn't served in the emperor's bedchamber in recent years, but for the sake of the children, she was still given a high position.
Shen Chuliu thought that there must be some reason behind the eldest prince's death. This was the compensation from the emperor and the queen mother.
But if she fails to raise the third prince well, she will be guilty of a great sin.
Concubine Kang De hurriedly stood up and knelt: "I thank the emperor, the queen mother, and the queen for their grace. I will do my best to take good care of the third prince and will never dare to disappoint the emperor, the queen mother, and the queen. Long live the emperor, long live the emperor, long live the queen mother, a thousand years, a thousand years, a thousand years."
As a result, the last two of the four concubines of the first rank are occupied.
Although Concubine De ranked last, she had the title Kang, which was not inferior to Concubine Feng Shu.
"Your Majesty, since Concubine Kangde has been promoted, there is still one person, and I also think it's time to take action." The queen said with a smile.
Qi Yixiu thought that the Queen probably wanted to push Lu Xiaoyi, so it would be okay to move.
"Oh? Queen, tell me what you are talking about."
"It's been almost two years since Concubine Shen entered the palace. She fell ill a few years ago and it was so pitiful. Isn't it time to take action?" The queen said with a smile.
Qi Yixiu had a feeling in his heart that he didn't know how to describe.
The queen, who has always been magnanimous and sensible, told him... not to like it.
I can always push everyone out without being jealous or angry.
"The Queen is right." Qi Yixiu already had this idea, and the Queen's suggestion was even better.
"Talented Lady Shen should be promoted to Lady Shen. However, since the Queen is optimistic about you, I cannot treat you badly. I will grant you another title: Jing. You will be called Lady Jing." Qi Yixiu smiled and said, "Jing means sunlight. It agrees with Shen."
Shen Chuliu smiled and stepped out to express her gratitude: "I, your concubine, thank the emperor and the queen. I will serve you even more wholeheartedly in the future. Long live the emperor, long live the emperor, and a thousand years and a thousand years for the queen."
Everyone congratulated Miss Jing again.
Beauty is nothing, but...she can receive the emperor independently.
"Since it is a good day, Li Xiaoyi should also move. Just... confer a title to the beauty as well." Qi Yixiu suddenly said again.
That's a bit too much.
Li Xiaoyi had been in the palace for only half a year, but she had already changed from Baolin to Xiaoyi. She had already attracted the attention of the palace.
Now has she skipped over a talented person and become a beauty?
This is quite surprising.
But, she is just a beauty after all.
She stepped forward to thank him and sat back in her seat.
Shen Chuliu was canonized probably because of the poisoning incident, but this Lady Li was canonized purely because she was favored.
There are three beauties in the palace now, and the last two have titles, which actually overshadow Concubine Zhao who was born in the palace.
The people from the Duke of Qi's Mansion and the Marquis of Jing'an's Mansion who were sitting at the bottom were naturally happy.
If she gets promoted at this time, it will naturally bring honor to her mother's family.
Qu thought that Chu Liu was still capable, so she should ask someone to send some more silver in a few days.
She had to take care of everything.
Be it a few thousand taels or ten thousand taels, she actually doesn't feel bad about it.
The beauty is still too humble. When she can sit in the position of the Nine Concubines, the family can send Biyu in without any worries.
It is always better for two sisters to help each other.
Shen Chuliu in the higher-up position didn't know what Qu was thinking, but even if he knew, it wouldn't be a good thing.
She had already lost her heart to Shen Biyu. If she dared to enter the palace, she would show no mercy.
This day did not end until late at night.
The emperor and the empress returned to Fengzao Palace together, and the two empress dowagers also went back.
Shen Chuliu and the others left Zhengyang Palace according to their ranks and went back.
Shen Chuliu was tired and sleepy, so he went back, drank some hot porridge and lay down.
We didn't have time to talk until the next morning.
The second day of the New Year is still Zhengyang Palace, but there is no need to get up so early.
On this day, she wore a water-red skirt and gold and red agate jewelry. She was still radiant.
The banquet was held at Zhengyang Palace for three consecutive days, and finally came to an end on the night of the third day of the New Year.
At least you can rest for a day or two and get a good sleep.
Starting from the second day of the Lunar New Year, the seats were changed, and Concubine Kangde sat above Concubine Yi and Concubine Jindel.
With the changes in the women in the harem, Concubine Yi was no longer the person second only to Concubine Feng.
However, although Concubine Kangde was promoted to a higher position, she was not favored.
Who wouldn't envy Concubine Kangde, who had such a blessing just to raise someone else's child?
Even for this lifetime, it is enough.
Compared with a concubine of the first rank, the difference between her and the concubine among the nine concubines is more than the difference between heaven and earth. The queen has ordered people to clean the Leshou Palace. Although the Leshou Palace is not particularly large, it is also an exquisite palace.
She became a first-rank concubine and was in charge of a palace.
The Queen also asked Shen Chuliu, and Shen Chuliu said that she still wanted to live in Cuiyunxuan.
There is no need to move, but we still need to tidy up after the New Year.
Lady Li did not move either, she still lived in Qingyin Pavilion.
However, it was Chen Baolin who had to move out. After the New Year holidays, she would have to move to Qingzhi Pavilion next to Qingyin Pavilion.
Those who are not favored should always avoid those who are favored.
Fortunately, Cuiyunxuan is a pavilion and Yao Baolin only occupies a small space.
On the fourth day of the New Year, Shen Chuliu slept until mid-morning, finally making up for the sleep he had missed in the previous few days.
She got up without doing her makeup and just leaned on the soft couch in the outer room to listen to Zirui and Zizhu talking to her.
"Concubine Kangde said that she would move after the 15th. It seems that the Empress has really been thinking about it, so she asked someone to make arrangements early on."
"Yesterday I saw Miao Xiaoyi looking at Concubine Kangde with a very strange expression. She is pitiful." Zi Rui sighed.
"Do you feel sorry for her?" Shen Chuliu smiled and said, "You are so soft-hearted."
"I'm just talking to you. I was thinking about it yesterday. It's okay for you to be promoted, but isn't it too fast, Lady Li?" Zi Rui was not convinced.
"The emperor likes her, so he can give her any position as long as she is below the nine concubines. What's wrong with a beautiful lady? She is knowledgeable, pretty and lively. She has a good family background, so what's wrong with being a beauty? If you want to talk about speed, then it's meaningless. Those who are favored never need to wait for seniority. For those who are not favored, it's useless no matter how many years they wait."
"Yes, it's good to have beautiful lady, otherwise our master will be a target." Zizhu said.
Becoming a beauty is the first watershed, and then you can call her master.
"It's not good to calculate gains and losses in everything. There are few people in the palace now. In a few years, there will be more people entering the palace, whether through the beauty pageant or by self-selection. How can there be one or two beauties by then?" Shen Chuliu said with a smile.
"By then, you will no longer be a beauty, and maybe you will even have a child." Zizhu said.
Shen Chuliu smiled and didn't explain.
We will know what happens in the future later.
She could be lucky and rise to the top, or she could make a mistake one day and be demoted to death.
All I can say is, work hard and live your life to the fullest. In the end, she will live up to her expectations.
(End of this chapter)
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