The next morning, the chubby orange, looking refreshed, summoned all the ministers. Sun Miaoqing and Consort Hua slept in late, while the others got up early.
The palace maids and eunuchs of the Yuanmingyuan started another betting game, wagering on when Miss Ning, the tea-serving maid, would be able to serve the emperor in bed and what rank the emperor would give her.
"I guess it's tonight. As for her rank, she'll definitely be a palace maid. According to ancestral rules, palace maids cannot be promoted beyond their rank."
"That's what they say, but His Majesty stayed at Bitong Academy last night. Consort Wan is His Majesty's favorite; would he really let this Miss Ning share her favor?"
"They must have done everything in their power to stop the Emperor last night! I bet the Emperor is still at the Bitong Academy tonight!"
"Yes, I'm betting on Bitong Academy too!"
"What nonsense are you talking about? The Emperor's favorite is still Consort Hua."
"Having received such a great benefit, I should definitely go and comfort Consort Hua. Tonight, it must be Qingliang Palace! I bet on Consort Hua!"
"No, no, the Emperor's favorite is Consort Cheng. Consort Cheng was unhappy last night."
"This afternoon, His Majesty summoned Consort Cheng to serve at the Jiuzhou Qingyan. Consort Cheng stubbornly refused to go, so His Majesty will definitely go to the Changchun Xianguan instead."
At this moment, the palace maid Linlang said loudly, "Whether His Majesty goes to Changchun Immortal Pavilion or not, why don't you just ask Sister Liuli!"
The other palace maids and eunuchs only realized what was happening after hearing this, nodding in agreement and staring intently at Liuli, who had not yet placed her bet.
The palace maids and eunuchs of the Yuanmingyuan Imperial Palace and the palace maids and eunuchs of the Forbidden City originally did not get along.
But Liuli liked to gamble a little whenever she had free time, and she became very familiar with the palace maids and eunuchs as soon as she arrived at the palace.
Over time, everyone came to know her personality and didn't hold her against anything just because she was the Empress's head maid.
"Sister Liuli, do you think the Emperor will go to Consort Cheng's place tonight?"
Liuli cleared her throat. "How would I know the Emperor's whereabouts? But tonight, Consort Cheng invited Consort Jing to enjoy the moon."
Upon hearing this, those who had just supported Changchun Immortal Pavilion immediately handed over their silver to Consort Hua.
Linlang asked, "Sister Liuli, who are you planning to bet on?"
Liuli said, "I'm betting on this beautiful young lady."
After everyone had placed their bets, it turned out that the most people had bet on Ning Yurong.
When night fell, everyone eagerly awaited the arrival of the fat orange cat, but it didn't wake anyone and simply fell asleep in the Kyushu Qingyan.
A complete sweep!
Kyushu Qingyan,
The fat orange had drafted the imperial edict for the promotion, affixed its seal, and instructed Su Peisheng to proclaim it the next day.
He slowly sipped his goji berry soup, letting out a silent sigh.
Alas, Huanhuan's skills are becoming increasingly profound, and he is finding it difficult to keep up.
"The Yuanmingyuan Palace is ultimately inconvenient; we will hold the investiture ceremony after we return."
"Consort Hua and Consort Cheng are both Noble Consorts. Noble Consort Wan is now Consort Wan and still resides in Suiyu Pavilion. Noble Consort Chen is now Consort Hui and resides in Zhongcui Palace. Noble Consort Cao is now Consort Shun and resides in Jingyang Palace."
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