Chapter 389 I approve
Queen Song glanced at her sideways, picked up the teacup and drank a sip of tea nonchalantly. Just when Concubine Yi was about to lose her smile, she slowly nodded: "Okay, I agree."
"Ah?!" Happiness came so suddenly that Concubine Yi was completely stunned.
She stared at Queen Song blankly with a funny expression.
This... you agree?
Your Majesty, please don't hesitate any longer.
You agreed too quickly. I'm not mentally prepared yet.
Queen Song looked at Concubine Yi with a smile in her eyes, but asked without any expression on her face: "Why? Don't you want to marry Chen Rujin anymore?"
"No, no, no...ah, yes, yes, yes." Concubine Yi first shook her head like a wave drum, but then she realized that if she shook her head, it would easily lead Queen Song to misunderstand that she meant she would not marry him, so she quickly nodded her head like a chick pecking at rice.
"My queen, do you really agree that the third prince will marry the daughter of the Chen family?"
"It's useless for me to agree. The emperor has to give an order for this matter," said Queen Song.
That being said, since Chu Jinyan has agreed to the third brother, this is not a big problem.
The most important thing is that the Chen family gave in.
This is really strange. What methods did Chu Qingyun use?
Upon hearing this, Concubine Yi burst into laughter: "As long as Your Majesty agrees, I will be relieved. I would like to thank Your Majesty for your grace on behalf of the Third Prince." As she said this, she stood up and bowed deeply to Queen Song.
As for what the Queen said, it ultimately depends on the Emperor's opinion.
No, she didn't hear it.
Anyway, the Queen Mother agreed, so her son's marriage is settled.
If Queen Song knew what Concubine Yi was thinking, she would probably ask: Marriage? Concubine Yi, you must have forgotten that your son is already married, and this time he is only marrying a concubine.
Within a few days, the news that the emperor was going to confer titles on the concubines in the harem spread throughout the palace.
In addition to Concubine Rong being promoted to concubine, Concubine Liang was also promoted to Concubine Liang.
Upon hearing the news, Concubine Liang was even more confused than Concubine Rong was at the time.
In addition, several maids were promoted to noble ladies, and it was obvious that the Empress Dowager was trying to win them over.
Among the four concubines in the harem, two have become Queens of Song. Given the conflict between Concubine Xian and Queen Song, it will be extremely difficult for her to return to the position of concubine.
Unless the Fifth Prince has made great achievements, the mother will be honored because of her son, or there is a tiny bit of luck.
Concubine Shu suddenly felt the pressure coming.
In the past, there was Concubine Xian who joined forces with her, but now Concubine Xian has become Concubine Xian, and her fighting power has been reduced by half.
"Hmph, does Song Nanyue think that she can defeat me by winning over a few concubines? You are just dreaming." Concubine Shu slammed the table in her own palace angrily.
She was so mad.
Damn identity suppression.
Nanny Wang advised at the right time: "Don't worry, your majesty. The Empress has only been in the palace for a dozen years. She can't compare to your connections and influence in the palace." After all, Shufei has been in the palace since the emperor ascended the throne. She has experienced two queens and has been working in the harem for so many years. She is not called Shufei for nothing: "You have the support of the empress dowager behind you. The Empress is just struggling to survive. When our Second Prince becomes the crown prince, no one can surpass you."
"Hmph." Nanny Wang's words relieved Concubine Shu's resentment: "It's still uncertain who will win."
She has a son.
Song Nanyue didn't.
A queen without a son cannot stand up straight.
Did she think that it would be useful to win over Concubine Yi? The third child was already so old, would he be willing to give up his biological mother and recognize Song Nanyue as his mother? She was not afraid of raising an ungrateful person.
I heard that her brother, Duke Anguo, was secretly trying to support Chu Jinyan, and wanted to protect one of them. Sooner or later, he would be doomed.
"Your Majesty is right. Even if the virtuous concubine becomes the virtuous concubine, she may not be useless. On the contrary, the virtuous concubine will hate the queen even more. If your Majesty uses her well, she can be a sharp sword."
Concubine Shu said, "That's right."
Five days later, the Imperial Astronomical Observatory selected an auspicious time to confer a title on the concubines in the harem.
Led by Concubine Liang, they brought Concubine Rong and other concubines who were being canonized to Jingren Palace to receive the Queen's teachings, and then went to Fengxian Hall to kowtow. In the evening, a palace banquet was held to celebrate the promotion of the concubines.
Liang Fei's Yuhe Hall was renamed Yuhe Palace.
Concubine Rong and the Thirteenth Princess moved into Zhongcui Palace.
Since the consecration of Rongpin was about to take place, Empress Song arranged for people to clean up Zhongcui Palace so that she could enter the palace directly after the consecration today.
No outside officials were invited to the palace banquet except members of the royal family.
Queen Song took this opportunity to propose to Emperor Chengde that Chu Qingyun take a concubine.
"The Third Prince has only one principal wife, and it is difficult for her to manage such a large palace. Chen Hanlin's legitimate daughter is kind and virtuous, and is the perfect choice for a concubine. She is also the one the Third Prince loves. I would like to help them achieve their goals, and I hope Your Majesty will grant my wish."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Chengde looked at Empress Song in surprise and said, "Chen Hanlin..."
As soon as he opened his mouth, Concubine Shu said sarcastically, "The Chen family is at least somewhat related to the Empress. Doesn't the Empress know Chen Hanlin's temper? She made her daughter a concubine because she was afraid that Chen Hanlin would cause trouble."
"Are you saying that the concubine has wronged Miss Chen? Are you implying that the Third Prince is not worthy of a minister's daughter? In this case, why did the Liu family rush to send a daughter to the Second Prince's mansion? Don't they think the concubine's status is too low?"
Queen Song glanced at Concubine Shu and said expressionlessly.
Concubine Shu was choked and said with a sullen face, "I didn't mean that. Your Majesty, please don't spit blood at me. I wanted to say that Chen Hanlin is arrogant. If he doesn't want to do something, I'm afraid it will backfire and make Chen Hanlin resentful."
What's more, the Liu family's concubine is a concubine's daughter, not a legitimate daughter.
Emperor Chengde glanced at Concubine Shu and nodded continuously in his heart.
Chen Aiqing's temper is even more ferocious than that of some of the censors, but he is a talented person with real abilities.
He is not a tyrant, but he would not allow his ministers to be bleed in the Golden Palace.
"Don't worry about that, Concubine Shu." Empress Song did not wait for Emperor Chengde to speak, and retorted to Concubine Shu: "If I had not confirmed the attitude of the Chen family, I would not have asked the emperor for permission in front of everyone. Since the third prince fell in love with the daughter of the Chen family at first sight, and the Chen family is willing, this is a good match. How can the emperor not fulfill his son's good intentions?"
Emperor Chengde: "..."
You can say whatever you want. If I don't agree, I will become the stick that breaks up the couple?
Queen, you have been a little inflated lately. Didn't you discuss this matter with me in private?
Emperor Chengde's face was dark.
Upon seeing this, Concubine Shu stopped arguing with Queen Song. The Emperor was obviously angry, so she just wanted to see how the Queen would get out of this situation.
"Father, I think it's time to choose a concubine for my third brother who is capable of shouldering the responsibility. This will also help to avoid incidents like the second prince's wife falling into the water and having miscarriages from happening again in the future." Chu Jinyan's cold voice sounded faintly.
This reason is irrefutable.
Emperor Chengde pondered for a moment, touched his chin and nodded solemnly: "What the Eighth Prince said makes sense. The group of beauties in the Third Prince's backyard must also be properly managed. I agree."
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