Helian Qi originally did intend to favor Xiao Yunyao for several days, giving her the status of a favorite concubine and balancing her with Ning Wanyin.
But after meeting Ning Wanyin last time, he suddenly realized that Xiao Yunyao's reputation as a favorite concubine had been deeply rooted in people's hearts, so deeply that others thought he was going to replace the old with the new.
Ning Wanyin was certainly not the only one who had this misunderstanding.
He asked Wang Degui privately, and many people in the palace were speculating and discussing the same thing.
This was because when Ning Wanyin first entered the palace, she did not receive as many rewards as Xiao Yunyao did after her first bedtime.
Moreover, he and Xiao Yunyao have known each other for many years.
Seeing the emperor's favor, everyone naturally guessed that they had been in love for a long time. Now that the emperor's childhood sweetheart had entered the palace, how could Ning Wanyin, who was only selected through the selection, compare with him?
Seeing this, Helian Qi no longer needed to continue expressing his favor towards Xiao Yunyao.
He has helped Xiao Yunyao to move up in position.
I should see Ning Wanyin more often to prevent others from looking down on her.
So, Helian Qi stayed in Yonghe Palace for two days and began to flip the sign of a new person.
I have to say that Fu Jiaoyi's strategy is still somewhat useful.
It doesn't matter who you choose from the remaining three concubines, so just choose the one he can remember first.
Starting from Fu Jiaoyi...
Helian Qi summoned the remaining three concubines one by one, and after serving them in bed, they were all promoted to Zhaoyi.
But no more titles were given.
He also summoned a beautiful lady named Su, promoted her to the rank of Concubine Jieyu, and granted her the title of Yan.
The emperor did not come to the harem every day, so ten months passed like this.
These newcomers were promoted quickly because, compared to the previous round, most of those chosen this time were his own people, and the emperor was not stingy in giving them grace.
March 15th.
The concubines went to pay their respects to the empress dowager as per custom.
This was the first time that the newlyweds had met the Queen Mother, so naturally they did not dare to be negligent and dressed and washed neatly early in advance.
"Master, fortunately, Queen Chen asked everyone to gather at Tingyu Pavilion. Otherwise, you would have to go to Yonghe Palace to pay your respects first, and then go to Cining Palace. You would have to go around the harem back and forth." Fu'er sighed as he helped Fu Jiaoyi get into the sedan chair.
Originally, Concubine Shu was the leader of all the concubines. When the concubines went to pay their respects to the Empress Dowager, they had to gather at Jingxi Palace first to pay their respects to Concubine Shu.
Shufei benefited from the treatment of the queen.
Everyone knows this very well. Which concubine doesn't want to enjoy this kind of scenery?
But Empress Chenfei refused.
Before entering the palace, the nanny who taught me the rules said that Empress Chen was now the head of all the concubines.
Logically, everyone should gather at Yonghe Palace and be led by Empress Chenfei to pay respects to the Empress Dowager.
However, Empress Chen was sympathetic to the concubines who lived in remote areas, so she chose Yonghe Palace and Cining Palace, which were in two different locations in the harem, to save them the trouble of traveling back and forth early in the morning. They all gathered at Tingyu Pavilion, which was closest to Cining Palace.
This is the rule that has been passed down since Empress Chenfei was promoted to the throne.
Many people couldn't understand why the Empress Chenfei pushed away such a glorious queen-like treatment.
However, she was indeed very friendly to the concubines who lived in remote areas, and everyone naturally praised Empress Chen for her kindness and consideration.
Ning Wanyin's thoughts are very pure.
With so many people coming to her palace, who knows what they have brought with them.
Moreover, when the concubines came to Yonghe Palace to pay their respects to you, it would be rude if you did not offer them tea and cakes. If you did, you would have to check their diet and invite the imperial physician, which was a lot of work for everyone.
But it’s different when gathering at Tingyu Pavilion.
The risk of being harmed is greatly reduced.
If I can become the queen in the future, I can then consider how to pay respects safely in my own palace.
But for now, she was just paying respects to the Queen Mother. For the Queen Mother, there was really no need for her to worry so much.
"The Empress Chen's thoughts are hard to understand. If she says she doesn't care about power, then the most important offices in the Imperial Household Department are in her hands. If she cares, then she doesn't take the glory of being the center of attention seriously." Fu Jiaoyi thought about it, couldn't figure it out, and put it out of her mind.
The concubines arrived at Tingyu Pavilion one after another.
The chair at the main seat was empty.
The concubines took their seats according to their positions, with four concubines sitting on the left and right. There were only a dozen old concubines left, most of whom were new.
"Look at these new people, each one of them is so outstanding." Shunpin felt a little sad as she looked at the new people who came in one by one to pay their respects and bow.
She had originally planned to have another baby, but now it seems her hope is slim.
Concubine Jing smiled gently, "There are few people in the palace, and now a new person has come in, it is a great joyous event."
Concubine Kang and Concubine Rou were silent.
They are usually very low-key and quiet.
Soon, Xiao Yunyao arrived.
Several concubines looked at her.
They had never seen Xiao Yunyao before. When they saw her today, they found that she had a dignified appearance, a figure like a bamboo, and was as elegant as an orchid. She was truly a person of outstanding beauty.
"Greetings to Concubine Kang, Concubine Jing, Concubine Shun, and Concubine Rou. May the queens be blessed with good health and longevity!" Xiao Yunyao's every move was very well-mannered.
Several concubines were extremely kind to the emperor's new favorite.
Jingpin smiled and said, "Zhaoyi Hui, please take a seat. I heard that you play the zither beautifully. Would you like to have the honor of meeting me?"
"If Concubine Jing likes it, I will play for you at any time." Xiao Yunyao took over the conversation politely and sat down near them.
Xiao Yunyao looked at Concubine Kang and said, "Thank you for teaching me these days, Concubine Kang. I just got a box of good tea. I wonder if Concubine Kang can come to my place for tea when you are free?"
"Sister Hui is very talented, thank you for the compliment." Concubine Kang said with a smile.
Since Xiao Yunyao treated her with such courtesy and thanked her, Concubine Kang naturally would not refuse her kindness.
Everyone thought that Xiao Yunyao, as the new favorite, would be arrogant, but they didn't expect her to be so gentle and modest. Many people had a very good impression of her.
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