Chapter 104: Promotion to Zhaoyi
The royal family and other relatives were so amazed that they couldn't take their eyes off.
Two or three royal relatives could not help but think of asking the emperor to give this woman to them. However, when they looked up and saw the emperor's gaze on the woman, as men themselves, how could they dare to act rashly?
Such a beauty is destined to be the emperor's woman and be favored by the emperor. It is absolutely not something they can dream of.
When Emperor Yuan Yong laughed heartily and said, "My beloved concubine, please stand up! I have indeed not let you down!", those royal relatives who were ready to make a move were frightened and turned pale, thinking that they were lucky!
Could this be a concubine from the Emperor's harem? Fortunately, they weren't reckless, or else they would have completely offended the Emperor!
"I thank you for your grace!" Xu Lanshan smiled sweetly, raised her eyes coquettishly to meet Emperor Yuan Yong's gaze, then quickly lowered her eyes and stood up.
This dance exhausted Xu Lanshan's physical strength. She was still panting while speaking, and a thin layer of sweat appeared on her forehead.
Fortunately, the effect is quite good, and the emperor really likes it! This is a first, right? I guess so, right? My life is saved, right?
Emperor Yuan Yong nodded with a smile. It was not convenient to say more at the moment, but it didn't matter. After returning to the bedroom, there was not much that could not be said.
Lan Er was so thoughtful, so he naturally couldn't be stingy. Emperor Yuan Yong said without hesitation: "My Lady Chen is very thoughtful. I am very pleased. I will reward my Lady Chen with a pair of purple jade bracelets and a pair of jadeite ruyi."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace!" Xu Lanshan thanked him with a smile and floated away.
Yuchan and Yujuan had been waiting in the side hall for a long time. Xu Lanshan changed out of her dance costume and put on gorgeous clothes. She also took off her double-ring flying fairy bun, simply tied her hair up, put on equally gorgeous hairpins and jade ornaments, and entered through the side hall door with Yuchan and Yujuan.
At this time, the singing and dancing continued. However, with her stunning dance just now, although the Shengping Office had put a lot of effort into choreographing the singing and dancing, it was still boring to watch and listen to.
Xu Lanshan originally wanted to enter the table in a low-key manner without being noticed, but now that she was about to show up, how could she keep a low profile?
From the moment someone noticed her, all eyes involuntarily fell on her. The dancers who were performing subconsciously looked over, and some almost messed up their steps.
She was already extremely beautiful, and the gorgeous clothes and accessories she wore now made her even more graceful and elegant. She was so bright and charming that people could hardly look at her directly, feeling ashamed of themselves. It was completely different from the ecstatic feeling she had just had, but equally stunning.
Xu Lanshan has always been confident about her appearance, but she couldn't help feeling a little embarrassed at this moment. She pretended to be calm and sat down. Emperor Yuan Yong above her coughed heavily, and everyone suddenly came back to their senses.
Xu Lanshan quickly raised her eyes to look at the throne, blinked at Emperor Yuan Yong, and a smile filled her beautiful eyes.
Emperor Yuan Yong was a little jealous at first, but he smiled when he saw this.
Noble Lady Bai leaned over to Xu Lanshan and whispered with a smile, "Sister, your dance is stunning. It makes me feel inferior! I've never seen such a beautiful dance before."
Concubine Deng smiled sourly and said, "I wonder how Sister Xu maintains her beauty. How come her waist is so slender and her body so flexible?"
Xu Lanshan smiled at Noble Lady Bai, then said to Noble Lady Deng with a slightly apologetic smile, "Sister Deng, I don't know how to respond to this. I was born with a small frame, so I'm more flexible. I haven't taken any special care of myself."
This is all given to her by the palace fighting system, so that it is easier to fight for favor. How does she say this?
Concubine Deng's smile faded a little: "So, my sister is naturally beautiful!"
"Same thing, sister!"
Xu Lanshan also smiled.
After the performance, Emperor Yuan Yong smiled and said, "I am very happy today. My beloved concubines are like sisters, and the harem is harmonious. The Empress deserves a reward."
The Queen quickly bowed and said, "I am deeply ashamed. I do not deserve Your Majesty's behavior. This is my duty."
"The Queen is virtuous and has no need to be modest. I reward her with two thousand taels of gold and one hundred pieces of various imperial brocades."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace!"
The queen's face was full of smiles, and she was very pleased in her heart.
A thousand taels of gold is not a small amount. Even if she is the queen, she cannot take it lightly.
The concubines were even more envious.
Emperor Yuan Yong smiled and continued, "The positions in the harem have not changed for a long time. Let's move them all today. Dong Zhi, pass on the order."
All the concubines were shocked. The emperor had never promoted anyone on his birthday before, so what happened today was really unexpected.
The Queen did know something about it beforehand, but the Emperor only told her that he would raise the rank of the concubines in the harem, but he did not give any specific details.
Dong Zhi announced the decree. Everyone held their breath, their hearts pounding as they listened to Dong Zhi read out a long, formulaic passage. He finally reached the end: "... Concubine Shu and Concubine Yu are each awarded 100 taels of gold and 60 bolts of imperial brocade. Noble Concubine Lian is promoted to Concubine Lian, Concubine Mei is promoted to Noble Concubine Mei, Concubine Rou is promoted to Noble Concubine Rou, Concubine Deng is promoted to Concubine Deng Jieyu, Concubine Bai is promoted to Concubine Bai Jieyu, and Concubine Chen is promoted to Zhaoyi Chen, and is granted residence in Yilan Palace."
All the concubines stood up and kowtowed to thank the emperor for his grace.
However, the joy in his heart was greatly reduced after he heard that Xu Lanshan was the only one who was promoted twice and was also granted residence in Yilan Palace, which was quite close to Ganyuan Palace.
They even felt that the emperor promoted others just to pave the way for Concubine Chen.
Consort Chen truly has the Emperor's heart...
As for those concubines who did not get promoted, they felt even more embarrassed and tried hard to keep their composure.
Concubine Feng's face was pale, and she was uncontrollably distraught. She couldn't help but glance at Xu Lanshan and bite her lip.
Even someone like Bai Guiren has become a concubine. Even if she can't compare to others, she can't be inferior to her! Why?
Yes, it must be Concubine Chen - now Concubine Chen, she must have spoken well of Concubine Bai in front of the Emperor, right?
Lady Bai was trying to please her, but hadn't I also tried to please her? Why did she treat him differently?
There was a gentle smile on Concubine Lin's lips, but her body was tense and she was far from being as relaxed as she appeared.
Everyone in a high position gained something, except her.
But what's wrong with her? Why does the emperor treat her like this...
Even if Consort Chen got ten points, she wouldn't be jealous. After all, she was the most popular person. But... was it really that difficult for her?
Xu Lanshan was also a little stunned. When she knelt to thank the emperor for his grace, she couldn't help but look up at the throne. Emperor Yuan Yong was also looking at her with a smile. Xu Lanshan felt sweet in her heart and lowered her eyes shyly.
I made a lot of money today!
Don't say it, she was really touched...
Perhaps, in the eyes of the emperor, she is somewhat different from others after all?
The concubines took their seats again, and the atmosphere was obviously much more lively and cheerful than before, and there was no endless congratulations to each other.
No matter what, everyone is happy in the end.
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