Chapter 598 Faded
I was also very tired and went to bed early.
In Taiji Palace, after hearing what happened today, Qi Yixiu sighed: "Tell someone to keep a close eye on Ruiqing Palace and make sure there is no trouble."
The Sixth Prince doesn’t need to see anyone during this first month of the year and he certainly won’t be able to get up.
"Yes." Chusi knew in his heart that this meant that he should not let anyone with ulterior motives harm the Sixth Prince at this time.
I think Commander Yu Chan is even more worried. If something bad happens to the Sixth Prince, his career as an official will be over.
The next day, when Shen Chuliu went there, the Sixth Prince was in much better spirits. He looked much thinner in just one night.
After all, he is injured, so this is normal.
But he still ate a lot for three meals, and it seems he is getting better quickly.
It’s just that the injury was quite awkward and it was very difficult for him to get up.
He made the decision on his own and rewarded the friend who accompanied him in getting beaten, but Shen Chuliu had no objection.
Only when he felt better did he have the energy to tell Shen Chuliu about what he had seen and heard on this trip.
Shen Chuliu never said from beginning to end whether he had done anything wrong or not, and there was no need to say it.
Mother talked all morning, and Shen Chuliu didn't go home at noon, so he had lunch here.
The queen also gave away a few dishes.
Starting from the sixth day of the first lunar month, Shen Chuliu had no time to take care of anything else. For three consecutive days, Fengzao Palace entertained guests.
When someone wanted to inquire, they didn't dare to do so when they saw Concubine Jing's face.
The main thing was that Shen Chuliu didn’t feel depressed at all about her son being punished.
She always attended the sixth, seventh and eighth days of the New Year in her best attire.
Wearing brightly colored and gorgeous dresses and jewelry that others envy.
Tall eyebrows and bright red lips.
She doesn't look like the mother of a thirteen-year-old prince at all.
Not to mention the women outside, even those in the harem who didn't get along with her didn't dare to bump into her and make fun of her.
This person has not learned to be polite at a banquet since more than ten years ago.
They dare not.
Empress Dowager Li also admired her very much. No matter what happened, Concubine Jing was always able to remain calm.
She is worthy of being the legitimate daughter of the Shen family.
The year finally passed smoothly.
So many attempts and impulses were beaten back by this beating.
No matter what other thoughts he has, at least he can't do anything openly.
What was even more surprising to everyone was that on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, lanterns were routinely rewarded.
Qi Yixiu smiled and said, "There are fewer lanterns this year, so all my beloved concubines should share one."
The emperor's words are thought-provoking. Who wants less?
The Queen smiled and said, "Every year the Emperor's lanterns are something that I and others look forward to. With the lanterns, the year will be smooth. The amount doesn't matter."
"Really? Since the Queen said so, I will reward you well in the future." Qi Yixiu smiled and continued: "Why not not give you the title of Consort this year? Ask the people below to divide it up, and I will give you something else."
Concubine Qian Shu smiled and said, "Of course I have no objection. Let's give them all to my sisters. Concubine Jing, what do you think? We are old now, so we are not greedy for those things."
"I have no objection to sharing it with my sisters, but I won't acknowledge it now that I'm old." Shen Chuliu smiled and said, "What does the emperor want to give me? If it's not as good as the lanterns, then I will still grab it."
Qi Yixiu smiled: "How dare I give you something bad? This year, I will give you a white jade ornament as a gift from Concubine Qian Shu. One for each of you four."
Shen Chuliu smiled and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty. But I still want the lanterns. If Your Majesty won't give them to me, then I'll ask the Queen for help."
"My beloved concubine is really hard to fool. How do you know that I will only give you that one?" Qi Yixiu smiled and said, "On the fourth day of the first lunar month, I will issue an order."
Chusi responded and stepped out, taking the imperial eunuch from the back.
Except for the Queen Mother, everyone else stood up to receive the order.
The imperial edict was very simple, it was about promotion.
There is no need to elaborate on the praises. Simply put, Concubine Jing was promoted to Concubine Jingxian, and Concubine Li was promoted to Concubine Lide.
Everyone was shocked.
No one expected it, not even the Queen.
Concubine Jing and Concubine Li were busy expressing their gratitude, and Shen Chuliu herself was a little surprised.
The one who could not accept it the most was Concubine Qian Shufei.
She has always been the number one person under the Queen, but unexpectedly, Concubine Jing would come ahead.
"What do you think? Is my reward comparable to the lanterns?" Qi Yixiu asked Shen Chuliu with a smile.
"Your Majesty, can this be the same? I am so moved now that I am speechless, but what should I do if I still covet the lanterns?" Shen Chuliu looked at the emperor with red eyes.
Qi Yixiu laughed: "Okay, okay, the lanterns are yours too."
Shen Chuliu then bowed and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
The concubines below all wanted to strangle her to death. You are already a virtuous concubine, and you still want to be attached to a flower lantern? You are so shameless! But who dares to say it? They all smiled, but their back teeth were probably broken to the ground.
Empress Dowager Li had not expected the emperor to act like this, but she quickly adjusted her mindset: "Concubine Jingxian and Concubine Lide have both been in the palace for many years, and their character is obvious to all. This is the best way now."
"Thank you, Your Majesty the Queen." Concubine Jingxian and Concubine Li De said hurriedly.
Princess Reed herself was also surprised.
Of course she wanted to be promoted. What was the point of being a virtuous concubine? Who didn't want to be a noble concubine ? But she also knew that it was not that easy . But she didn't expect that she would be promoted just like that.
Of course, she couldn't think too much about the meaning behind this at the moment, but promotion is always a happy event.
She is the only concubine with two princes so far.
Of course it's good.
Shen Chuliu still got two lanterns, so of course she wanted them. Why not? If the lanterns every year were a sign of who was favored.
So what if I get promoted?
Shen Chuliu knew very well that the emperor was still very interested in her at this time, so this seemingly useless thing could not be lacking.
She is no longer the indifferent person she was when she was young. Now she needs the emperor's attention even more.
This year came to an end with the promotion of two people.
The promotion of Concubine Jingxian also made it even more difficult for those who were ready to make moves behind the scenes to do anything.
The Sixth Prince did something wrong. The Sixth Prince was punished. The Sixth Prince's mother was promoted.
What does this mean? Even the most reckless officials would not dare to easily explore the cause and effect behind this.
Now, among the princes in the harem, four are first-rank concubines.
Although she was still born out of wedlock, she was different after all.
With the promotion of Concubine Jingxian and Concubine Lide, the position of second-rank concubine became vacant again.
The harem is like this, there will always be conflicts.
In Ci'an Palace.
Empress Dowager Li just stood up.
It is already the 16th day of the first lunar month, and the Chinese New Year is completely over.
"How is the sixth child?" As a grandmother, she would naturally send someone to check on him.
"Your Majesty, the Sixth Prince is fine, but his injury will probably take until mid-February to recover," said Nanny Hua.
"Yes. Ask someone to keep an eye on it at all times and give out rewards when they are due." said Empress Dowager Li.
"Master, rest assured." Nanny Hua said with a smile, "The Sixth Prince has indeed made the Emperor take this very seriously."
"How could the emperor ignore him when he has a mother like that?" Since the last time, Empress Dowager Li has become less concerned about the affairs of the harem.
(End of this chapter)
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