The next morning, just as the sun was peeking over the horizon, its rays shone on the glazed tiles of the Forbidden City, reflecting a dazzling golden light.
It made the entire palace look magnificent and resplendent, like a fairyland.
Holding a bright yellow imperial edict, Liang Jiugong led a large entourage on their way to Chengqian Palace.
In the tranquil and solemn Forbidden City, the procession moved along the palace's stone-paved path, attracting the attention of many along the way.
Many palace maids and eunuchs glanced at him casually, wondering where Eunuch Liang was going with His Majesty's imperial edict early in the morning.
Seeing that Liang Jiugong was heading towards the East Six Palaces, and remembering that His Majesty had only stayed at Chengqian Palace for a short while yesterday, they returned to Yangxin Hall.
This imperial edict must be for Consort Tong. At this stage, there's nothing major happening in the palace.
Could it be an imperial decree appointing her as empress?
The palace maids and eunuchs who came out to bring breakfast exchanged glances for a moment.
They hurried towards their respective mistresses' palaces, their pace quickening considerably.
Chengqian Palace is still quiet. I have the third-class palace maids and eunuchs who got up early to clean the palace busy outside.
Consort Tong is still not awake. She fell asleep in a daze last night, feeling so heavy that she didn't want to wake up at all.
Hearing the commotion outside the palace in front of the city, the wet nurse ordered someone to go out and investigate.
Only then did I realize that it was His Majesty who had sent Liang Jiugong to deliver the imperial edict early in the morning.
Yesterday, the wet nurse overheard the conversation between His Majesty and his concubine.
His face was beaming with joy.
This imperial edict was either to bestow the title of Empress upon the Empress or to issue an order to amend the imperial genealogy of the Fourth Prince.
This is a good thing for everyone in Chengqian Palace and for Consort Tong.
Either way, it's something to be happy about.
Liang Jiugong said outside that His Majesty understood that the Empress was not feeling well and did not need to get out of bed to receive the imperial edict.
The wet nurse quickly ordered someone to summon the Fourth Prince, Yinzhen, to the front hall to receive the imperial edict on his behalf.
After a hurried and busy preparation, everyone in Chengqian Palace was ready, kneeling respectfully on the ground, listening to the imperial edict read by Liang Jiugong above.
Liang Jiugong's voice resounded throughout the Chengqian Palace as he solemnly read out the imperial edict.
"By imperial decree, the Emperor decrees..."
"I believe that the harmony of Heaven and Earth, and the flourishing of their transformative power, have brought about the success of internal and external governance, and the harmonious and prosperous function of the state."
The ceremony was thus prepared. Education and moral guidance were thus established.
Zier Tongshi is the daughter of Tong Guowei, the Grand Minister of the Imperial Guard.
Descended from a noble lineage. Auspiciously, she was a relative of the imperial family. She was diligent and frugal in her household. She displayed true filial piety in the inner palace.
Compassionate like the grasshopper and the nephew, embodying the virtue of equality and fairness. Respectful like the pheasant and the unicorn, displaying the model of virtue and prudence. A reputation for virtue established long ago.
It is fitting that you be granted this prestigious title. We hereby respectfully obey Your Majesty's decree, and hereby bestow upon you the imperial seal and investiture, establishing you as Empress.
May you reverently receive this auspicious mandate. May you diligently preserve your health. May your virtue extend to all, and may your virtuous legacy be further manifested. May your honor and rank shine brightly, and may you forever enjoy abundant blessings and prosperity. Respectfully so!
Duofu, the dog, was also respectfully held and knelt on the ground by Xiao Jizi.
Duofu was sleeping soundly in the room, but the Fourth Prince Yinzhen didn't come back all night.
According to the servants below, they had been watching over the Fifteenth Prince the whole night without sleeping.
The clothes were ones she had just changed into in a hurry to receive the imperial edict.
Duofu raised his eyes to look at the Fourth Prince Yinzhen, who was kneeling upright and slender, with obvious dark circles under his eyes.
The Fourth Prince, Yinzhen, had naturally fair skin, a face as white as jade, and jet-black hair. However, two large, noticeable dark circles suddenly appeared under his eyes.
It made her look much more haggard.
Duofu couldn't help but sigh.
This is nothing!
If he remembers correctly.
In his memory, Consort Tong only served as Empress for one day.
Empress Tong, Duofu, thinking about it, is somewhat ironic.
Consort Tong longed to become Empress her whole life, but only on her deathbed did Emperor Kangxi bestow the title of Empress upon her, as if to bring good luck to the emperor.
Is this fulfilling the patient's last wish?
Yesterday, he lay in the corner of Consort Tong's inner palace, and the wet nurse saw that he was not disturbing the Empress.
So they ignored him and let him stay there.
He heard the conversation between Emperor Kangxi and Consort Tong very clearly.
The Imperial Noble Consort Tong's dying wish was clearly to change the Fourth Prince's imperial genealogy.
Even Kangxi is not granting her wish now; there's too much exaggeration in this favor.
Duofu curled his lip in disdain.
I spit on you.
What a scumbag.
Indeed, no emperor throughout history has been a good person.
The Fourth Prince, Yinzhen, is not the emperor yet, but even if he becomes emperor in the future, he might not be a good person.
Liang Jiugong read a whole bunch of things, but Duofu only understood one thing: he was made empress.
He didn't know who wrote this imperial edict, but the writer was quite cultured; he didn't understand most of it.
Duofu watched as the Fourth Prince, Yinzhen, knelt on the ground and respectfully accepted the imperial edict with both hands, exchanging polite greetings with Liang Jiugong.
Duofu only saw Liang Jiugong smile politely, accept a purse handed to him by a eunuch, and then lead his entourage away in a grand procession.
A palace maid came out to report that Consort Tong had just woken up and heard a commotion outside. She asked what had happened.
The Fourth Prince, Yinzhen, took the imperial edict first and strode into the inner hall.
Upon hearing what the Fourth Prince Yinzhen said, Consort Tong's pale face flushed with an unnatural blush, and she managed a bitter smile.
She never expected that her imperial cousin would be so heartless, unwilling to even grant her last wish.
When the Fourth Prince, Yinzhen, saw the bitter smile on Consort Tong's face, his heart tightened.
He also knew about the conversation between his mother and father yesterday.
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