Chapter 80 Mother Enters the Palace

On the second day, the emperor's private storehouse was opened. This time, Wang Dequan was not asked to pick out treasures for the concubines, but Concubine Zhen from Hexi Palace was asked to go into the storehouse to choose.

As long as she liked it, she would bring it back to Hexi Palace.

Such pampering was enjoyed by only Concubine Zhen in the harem.

For a while, Jiang Xinyue was in the limelight, to the extent that Concubine Li had to temporarily avoid her.

But it was just people's imagination. After all, since Ye Baolin rushed into Changxin Palace and had a fight with Concubine Li last time, Changxin Palace had been silent for a long time.

However, Ye Baolin, who was returning to the court after another victory in the Western Expedition, had been conferred the title of Ye Guiren by the emperor.

She could be favored for two days out of every five days.

Perhaps she saw no hope from the Empress, so Noblewoman Ye turned to the Empress Dowager and worked with Concubine Shu and Concubine Rong, instigating them to deal with Concubine Zhen all day long.

Her purpose was so obvious that she thought no one else could see her thoughts. When Concubine Shu and Concubine Rong did not follow her ideas, she set her sights on Wan Ronghua and Jin Zhaoyi.

The fifth prince in the Empress's palace had already been named, and the Emperor personally chose the character "Sheng" to show the nobility of the legitimate son of the Eastern Palace.

In a blink of an eye, it was the full-month banquet for the fifth prince. The arrival of this child meant that the status of the Empress was consolidated, and no one could criticize the Empress for having no children and ask her to abdicate and let the throne pass.

Therefore, the emperor and empress ordered a grand banquet for the fifth prince's full moon.

The emperor also lifted the long-silent Changxin Palace from house arrest.

Jiang Xinyue had just said goodbye to Emperor Xuanwu reluctantly, and the affection in her eyes disappeared the next moment.

She was wearing a gorgeous smoky pink cheongsam, with large peony flowers embroidered with gold thread. When the candlelight shone on her, it exuded a dazzling brilliance, making all the colors in the world become her foil.

It was really hard for Emperor Xuanwu not to love that beautiful face that was the most beautiful in the harem.

After admiring herself in front of the mirror for a long time, Xi Que finally said: "My queen, I have heard that the old man did not bring the first lady with him when he entered the palace this time, but brought our second lady, the third lady and the second son."

Among the girls of the Jiang family, Jiang Xinyue is the second, Jiang Yutong who died in the palace is the first, Jiang Xinyan is the third, Jiang Yulin is the fourth, and there is a fifth lady, who is only eight years old and was born to Jiang Yankun's second concubine.

Because she is still young, there is no interest struggle between her and her sisters, and her presence in the Jiang family is not high.

Jiang Yutong and Jiang Yulin, as well as the sixteen-year-old Jiang family's eldest son who has made a name for himself in the imperial examinations, are all born to the first lady.

Because the eldest lady had been targeting their biological mother, Ruan, since they were young, Jiang Junze had always called Jiang Xinyue the elder sister and Jiang Xinyan the second sister.

In his heart, neither Jiang Yutong nor Jiang Yulin were his sisters.

Last time, she greeted her original mother and siblings from a distance across the crowd, but this time was different. She was very favored and could bring her biological mother and siblings to the Hexi Palace for a reunion.

Although she had already talked to Xi Que, Jiang Xinyue was still a little nervous.

She was not afraid of fighting against heaven and man, fighting until the end of time, but she was afraid that people would see that she was not the original Jiang Xinyue.

Although Emperor Xuanwu did not believe in the sayings of ghosts and gods, it would be a bit unreasonable if Jiang Xinyue's biological mother did not recognize her daughter. Even if

you don't believe it, you have to be suspicious.

"Madam, the emperor asked me to invite the second lady, Erlang and the third lady."

Jiang Chuan stood outside the main hall: "The emperor said that the banquet has not started yet, so it doesn't matter if you are late."

Xi Que couldn't wait to open the curtain: "Madam, Erlang and the third lady, please come in quickly. The queen has already prepared ice bowls for you."

On the way here, Ruan saw the exquisite elegance and luxury of Hexi Palace, and she had a clear understanding of the degree of favor of her eldest daughter.

Before she was named a concubine, she was already the head of a palace. No one dared to disrespect her daughter under such great favor. Even when she entered the palace with her father for the first time, she was treated with great courtesy.

Wherever she went, the palace maids and eunuchs were all respectful.

Is this the benefit of being favored by the emperor?

It really tastes wonderful.

Ruan shook her head. No, no, she was too easily dazzled by wealth and it would be easy for her daughter to fall behind...

Stay aware, stay aware!

Compared to Ruan's caution, Jiang Junze and Jiang Xinyan were much more excited. As soon as Xi Que showed up, they were so surprised that they opened their eyes wide and talked to her.

When they entered the hall, they saw that the palace was made of cloud-top sandalwood beams, crystal jade bi as lamps, pearls as curtains, and gold as pillars.

On the three-foot-wide century-old mahogany main seat, sat a stunningly beautiful woman in palace dress.

Ruan felt that Jiang Xinyue's majesty seemed to be heavier than her father's. She didn't notice it last time across the crowd, but now she felt her heart pounding when she looked at her directly.

"Your humble servant has met Concubine Zhen, Zhen..."

"What are you doing, mother?"

Jiang Xinyue came down when she was about to kneel down, and held her arm with her hand: "There are no outsiders here, mother doesn't have to go through those false formalities."

Ruan couldn't help but shed tears again, and held her hand: "Sister Yue, are you okay in the palace? The emperor... is the emperor good to you? I... I am your father's concubine now, and everyone in the mansion knows that you are now Concubine Zhen. " My queen, the lady can't treat us harshly anymore. Don't worry about the family. You have to... take good care of yourself."

Jiang Xinyue, who was worried that she would be exposed, felt hot in her nose and her eyes were filled with tears. She shook her head and said, "Mother, everything is fine with me. For you and Sister Yan, and for Brother Ze, nothing will happen to me."

Jiang Xinyan and Jiang Junze also came over and told Jiang Xinyue about their recent experiences. After Jiang Dalang, Jiang Junze will also participate in this year's autumn examination.

Jiang Xinyue nodded thoughtfully: "Brother Ze is twelve years old this year. If he passes the autumn exam, he can participate in the spring exam next year. If he fails the spring exam, it doesn't matter. Brother Ze is still young. Just treat it as experience. There will be another chance next time."

Some people can become the top scholar in their teens, while some people in their seventies or eighties can't even pass the exam. This is very common nowadays. If

Jiang Junze fails this time, he will not be able to pass the exam again in three years when he is fifteen years old.

She said this to remind Ruan not to cheat and bribe outside in her name.

Ruan nodded: "I saved it."

Jiang Xinyan looked timid: "If Ze'er fails the exam, there is still a chance, but my elder brother may not be able to pass. If father asks the queen for help, the queen must be prepared."

There are many talented students in the capital. Jiang Dalang has a knowledgeable father to protect him, so he is indeed famous.

But it is not enough to pass the imperial examination with a false reputation. You need to have real talent and knowledge, which is what Jiang Dalang lacks.

The Zhou family is declining and can't run for Dalang. Zhou seems to have set his sights on Jiang Xinyue, the concubine Zhen.