Chapter 63 Newcomer

Palace of Heavenly Purity.

An Shun stood respectfully beside Jun Zechen, holding a booklet in his hands.

"Your Majesty, the Imperial Concubine has already allocated palaces and positions to the concubines. Would Your Majesty like to review them?"

Jun Zechen was processing memorials. When he heard An Shun's words, he put down his pen and waved his hands impatiently.

"It's up to you, Concubine. You don't need to review it."

He really had no interest in these women. If his mother had not insisted that he go, he would not have wanted to participate in the palace selection that day.

Moreover, the choice of women was mostly determined by the queen mother, who would focus on the woman's family background and appearance.

To Jun Zechen, a woman's family background is not important. Whoever he wants to promote is just a matter of his words.

As for appearance, although Jun Zechen does not deny that he loves beautiful women, compared to beauty, Jun Zechen still values ​​a woman's character and the feeling she can bring to him more.

On the day of the palace selection, no woman left any impression on him.

When An Shun heard that His Majesty did not want to look at the list, a knotty look suddenly appeared on his face. His lips moved a few times and he spoke hesitantly.

"His Majesty……"

Jun Zechen heard him hesitate and turned to look at him, his eyes revealing a hint of impatience, "Anything else?"

An Shun lowered his head and whispered, "Your Majesty, the Imperial Concubine has released two talented women into Zhaochun Palace."

After saying this, he lowered his head even more, feeling a little uneasy.

According to his recent speculation about His Majesty's thoughts, His Majesty is very concerned about Concubine Chun Shu.

If he did not report this matter, when the new masters entered the palace and new people moved into Zhaochun Palace, he was really worried that His Majesty would skin him alive.

So Anshun still reported it anyway.

When Jun Zechen heard this, his expression suddenly froze, and he said in a low voice: "Show it to me."

An Shun hurriedly handed the booklet over. Jun Zechen reached out to take the booklet and began to read it carefully.

The royal concubine did assign two talented women to Zhaochun Palace.

Moreover, the overall status of this batch of concubines was relatively low.

Jun Zechen frowned, his face darkened, and he pondered for a moment.

"Concubine Chun Shu has to take care of the eldest prince. When the eldest prince grows up, Zhaochun Palace may not be able to accommodate him. Tell Concubine Gui not to arrange for other concubines to enter Zhaochun Palace. She can arrange the others as she pleases."

Jun Zechen was somewhat puzzled by Guifei's behavior. He and the Queen Mother gave her the power in the hope that she would think carefully and consider everything comprehensively.

So that she can be worthy of her current status as a noble concubine who assists in managing the six palaces.

However, Jun Zechen took a quick look at the positions on the list. With such positions and palace allocations, his mother would most likely not be satisfied with the Royal Concubine's actions.

After all, there are always intricate connections between the former dynasty and the harem. The daughters of second-rank ministers were only given the title of beauties. The ministers in the court would probably become more dissatisfied with the imperial concubine.

Jun Zechen shook his head helplessly.

He didn't know whether Ling Yue gave him such a position because of his low status or because he was jealous of other women.

However, Jun Zechen was obviously dissatisfied with this title, and even felt a little disappointed.

Is the royal concubine really worthy of being his queen?

Ling Yue was waiting for An Shun's reply in Yikun Palace. After hearing An Shun's report, his face instantly turned gloomy.

A surge of anger surged in my heart, and my eyes flashed with rage.

He gritted his teeth and growled, "Why is it Consort Chun Shu again?"

She suddenly turned her head to look at Meixiang beside her, feeling slightly excited.

"Meixiang, why is it Consort Chun Shu again? I just stuffed two people into Zhaochun Palace."

"And I didn't just send people to Zhaochun Palace. I even sent people to Yikun Palace. Your Majesty, are you so unwilling to let Concubine Chun Shu suffer a little bit of grievance?"

Her tone was filled with resentment and resentment, and her chest heaved violently.

Zhaochun Palace was originally the largest palace in the harem except for Kunning Palace. Even though there were more than a dozen servants in the palace due to the birth of the eldest prince, Zhaochun Palace was still spacious enough to have many side palaces.

Why can’t new people live here?

Mei Xiang hurriedly comforted him softly, "My Lord, didn't His Majesty say that Concubine Chun Shu has an eldest prince, and when the eldest prince grows up, he will take up more space. It is normal for His Majesty to have such considerations."

She knew that because of their past friendship, her master always felt that it was natural for His Majesty to be nice to her.

But as a bystander, Meixiang sees things more clearly than the imperial concubine, who is involved in the situation.

His Majesty has changed his mind, and his preference is no longer just for the master.

Afterwards, Meixiang continued to speak carefully: "Master, the female official who was in charge of the last canonization wanted you to mention the positions of the concubines. Why didn't you mention it and directly presented the list of canonizations to His Majesty?"

Ling Yue frowned and said disapprovingly: "My title is based on the title bestowed on concubines by the previous emperor. Is there anything wrong with that?"

She didn't think there was anything wrong with what she did, and she was not the first one to be given such a title.

When the late emperor was alive, wasn’t the empress dowager also given the title in this way?

"But my Lord, that was the fourth time the late Emperor selected talents, so it is normal for the position to be lower."

"This is your Majesty's first selection, and the rank is so low, will your Majesty be dissatisfied?"

Meixiang's tone was somewhat worried.

Ling Yue snorted.

"Your Majesty just asked An Shun to bring a message that no one is allowed to enter Zhaochun Palace. Do you think Your Majesty cares about the titles of other newcomers?"

The reason why she wanted to give the newcomer a lower position was mainly because there were several women of noble status among the concubines this time. If they entered the palace with a high position, wouldn't it threaten her future position as queen?

Now there is only one Concubine Chun Shu, and she is already very jealous.

But she knew Concubine Chun Shu. Concubine Chun Shu was not someone who liked to compete. Although she disliked Concubine Chun Shu because of Jun Zechen, Concubine Chun Shu did save her and helped her many times.

The other newcomers have lower positions, so even if His Majesty wants to promote them, it will be done step by step, so the threat to her will not be that great.

Meixiang frowned, her face full of worry. She just felt that such a title was not appropriate, but she couldn't give a specific reason.

But the master and His Majesty still have a friendship from their youth, so it shouldn't be a big problem.

Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye it was the day for the newlyweds to enter the palace.

Sojung Palace.

"Master, thirty-five new concubines have entered the palace today." Miaoyun said softly on the side.

Afterwards, Miaoyun continued, "Among them, there are five beauties, ten talented women, ten precious ladies, and ten beautiful women."

After hearing this, Su Jingyao's beautiful slender eyebrows slightly wrinkled together.

Aren’t the positions of these newcomers too low?

"Ye Yaqin and Chu Yinxue are both beauties?"

While speaking, Su Jingyao turned her head slightly, looked at Miaoyun, and asked softly.

After all, these two people have high status and must be the highest-ranking among the newcomers.

"Yes, master. Concubine Ye was given the Zhongcui Palace, sharing a palace with Concubine An. Concubine Chu was given the Yanxi Palace, sharing a palace with Concubine Bai." Miaoyun said in a very calm tone.

"Where's Lin Miaoxue?"

The reason why Su Jingyao asked Lin Miaoxue was because she had some impression of this woman during the palace selection that day.

At least when I saw her for the first time, I felt that she was somewhat similar to Tang Ronghua, with a weak and fragile look.

However, Lin Miaoxue has a good family background, so naturally she doesn't have the inferiority complex that Tang Ronghua has. Overall, although her temperament is relatively weak, she can feel that she is confident.

"Lady Lin gave me Liushuang Pavilion, which is close to Yu Garden. It's a good place."

"She doesn't need to live in the same palace with other concubines. Now that there is no queen, Concubine Lin doesn't need to pay respects to the master every day like the lower-ranking masters in other palaces." Miaoyun explained in detail.

Su Jingyao fell into deep thought, one hand unconsciously stroking the hair on her chest, her slender fingers slowly moving through her hair.

This time, whether it was promotion or allocation of palaces, the Queen Mother handed everything over to the noble concubine.

Su Jingyao did not think that the Queen Mother trusted the Royal Concubine. Instead, she felt that all this was a test of the Royal Concubine by the Queen Mother.

The Queen Mother is indeed the champion of the palace fight last time.

In front of Jun Zechen, he showed his respect for the Royal Concubine and handed over various matters to the Royal Concubine.

If the imperial concubine does a good job, she can gain points in front of His Majesty and the Queen Mother, but the problem is that Su Jingyao feels something is wrong when she hears about this title.

The noble concubine was so petty and had no magnanimity at all. She didn't know what Jun Zechen's attitude was. After all, Jun Zechen didn't seem to care about the newcomers when he was selecting the show.

But the Queen Mother will probably become more disappointed with the Royal Concubine.

"Your Majesty, have you turned over the cards tonight?"

Su Jingyao asked suddenly, her eyes coming out of her contemplation, with a hint of curiosity in her expression.

"Yes, it was the Imperial Concubine who personally ordered the chief eunuch of the Jingshifang to go to the Qianqing Palace, and Your Majesty flipped over Concubine Lin's name card." Miaoyun said.

After hearing this, Su Jingyao frowned again, revealing a hint of doubt.

Does the noble concubine no longer mind Jun Zechen favoring other concubines?

At night, Concubine Lin changed into a gauze dress as thin as a cicada's wing, which was specially used for sleeping with the maids who served her carefully and respectfully.

Concubine Lin never thought that she would be the first person to sleep with the emperor. Did His Majesty notice her on the day of the palace selection?

Concubine Lin got on the gorgeous Fengluan Chun'en carriage with a nervous mood and headed towards the Qianqing Palace.

After arriving at the Qianqing Palace, she sat upright in the west hall of the Qianqin Palace, her delicate body trembling slightly involuntarily.

The side hall was exceptionally empty; His Majesty was still in the study handling government affairs. She was wearing a gauze dress as thin as smoke, sitting quietly on the dragon bed.

Although she had seen His Majesty from a distance on the day of the palace selection, she could not see him clearly.

I just vaguely felt that His Majesty exuded an awe-inspiring aura.

So Lady Lin was always nervous and afraid, but more of it was anticipation.

Jun Zechen stepped into the side hall and immediately saw the woman's hands folded on her legs, pulling at each other nervously, as if she wanted to crush her tender hands.

When Concubine Lin heard the noise, she raised her head quickly, saw His Majesty at a glance, and immediately stood up hastily to salute.

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you."

Jun Zechen's expression remained calm, and he simply said, "Get up."

Then, he stood aside with his body straight and his arms stretched out.

Lady Lin had received strict training from the maids serving as concubines, so she naturally knew that she should change clothes for His Majesty at this time.

So she slowly walked behind His Majesty and carefully unbuttoned the dragon robe.

Every movement was so gentle, for fear of disturbing the noble emperor in front of him.

Afterwards, Jun Zechen lazily half-lay on the bed, raised his head slightly, and looked at the woman beside him who kept her head lowered because of shyness.

If the Imperial Concubine had not sent someone to ask him to pick a name today, he really didn't want to summon the new person, but Jun Zechen didn't want to reject the Imperial Concubine's face again and again.

Concubine Lin felt his majesty's gaze, so she took small steps and slowly approached the bed.

She looked at Jun Zechen with shy eyes, "Your Majesty..."

Jun Zechen glanced at her lightly with his deep eyes, and Lady Lin's heart began to beat like a deer.

Your Majesty is indeed handsome and has an extraordinary bearing.

Jun Zechen still said in a calm tone: "Let's settle it."

Lady Lin became more and more shy, her cheeks flushed red. She knelt on the bed, slowly taking off her clothes with trembling hands.

Jun Zechen turned over and pressed the person under him.

Half an hour later, Jun Zechen stood up, dressed, and walked out of the side hall with an expressionless face.

Lady Lin stared blankly at Jun Zechen's departing back, a little dazed.

The only thing she remembered vividly about her first time sleeping with a man was the pain that went deep into her bones, but she didn't dare to scream out loud.

The maid in charge of the bedroom had taught her that when serving His Majesty, she must not hurt the dragon's body, and she must not shout or scream, lest she lose her manners.

She gazed at His Majesty's majestic back, and a chill rose in her heart.

Your Majesty, is he such a cold-hearted person?

No, she is the first new person to sleep with His Majesty, and His Majesty should treat her differently, but His Majesty has a cold temper.

Lady Lin relaxed herself, then got on the same sedan chair and returned to her palace.