Chapter 150 Concubine
The ceremony of conferring a title of Imperial Noble Consort was already grand, not to mention that Yuying's ceremony was personally approved by Kangxi and held in accordance with the ceremonial procession for Imperial Noble Consort. Even with Kangxi's slight indulgence, it was not much different from conferring a title of Imperial Noble Consort.
October 8th.
This is the date set by Kangxi.
It was late autumn, and days like this were not too hot, nor as cold as winter, and she would not be sweating profusely after all the work. Kangxi's move could be said to have taken Yuying into consideration in every aspect.
As the beneficiary, Yuying naturally had no objection to this.
The day of enthronement.
Yuying woke up early in the morning, or rather, she didn't sleep all night.
Hearing the noise, Yuying sat up from the bed. As expected, it was Qingtao, Qingdai and Luchen leading a group of servants.
Today, Qingtao was unable to do it and could only watch from the side. After all, she knew that her skills were not as good as Qingdai and Luchen, so she took the initiative to give her position to them.
As the only person who has accompanied Yuying all the way from the west side hall of Changchun Palace to where she is today, she has no less feelings in her heart than Yuying.
Qingdai and Luchen helped Yuying to wash and dress, and then put the imperial concubine's auspicious clothes, auspicious crown and court beads on Yuying.
After getting ready, two people helped Yuying stand up. She walked tremblingly to the makeup mirror and looked at the woman in gorgeous clothes in the mirror.
"Your Highness looks like a fairy from heaven."
"Yes, the lady looks really impressive in this dress."
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Yongshou Palace was also filled with joy, and everyone's eyes were filled with amazement. It was rare for Yuying to dress up like this, after all, it was not easy to wear jewelry weighing dozens of kilograms, so all kinds of compliments were thrown at Yuying.
Yinzhen was not here today, as he had gone with Kangxi to the Hall of Supreme Harmony to change the jade discs. But Yinsi was here with the ninety-two princes to accompany her.
Little Shiyin even pretended to be Xizi holding her heart, "Madam Jin, you are so beautiful today, just like the person in the painting."
Xizi is always pitiful, but him behaving like this only makes people laugh, at least no one present is immune.
Yuying couldn't help but stretched out her finger and tapped his forehead, "How come you have time to come here?"
Yinsi said, "It was Khan Ama who asked us to come here and told us to accompany you."
When Yuying heard that it was Kangxi's instruction, she said nothing more.
Instead, he asked, "It's so early, have you all had your meal?"
"Don't worry, Auntie. I've already eaten."
Yuying nodded, and she felt relieved. She couldn't let the children accompany her with empty stomachs.
Before the auspicious time came, Yuying sat in the hall and talked with the three brothers. She was a little surprised when she heard that the two puppies they gave to Yinzhen were named "Zhaocai" and "Tangqiu" respectively.
Yinzhen would not come up with such a representative name. Yuying glanced at the three brothers and said, "This Zhaocai is the name you chose, Xiaojiu, right?"
When Yinzhen was called, his face turned slightly red, but he still shyly acknowledged the name.
The little bully who used to take advantage of Concubine Yi at the palace banquet has grown into the introverted person he is now. Yuying couldn't help but sigh that time flies. However, his love of money has not changed. He even named a puppy with the word "money" in it.
"Then this other one must have been taken by Xiao Shi, right?" Yuying took a deep breath, which made Yin's face look a little nervous, as if he was afraid that Yuying would not be able to guess it.
When Yuying said his name, he showed a simple smile: "Madam Jin, you are really amazing. You guessed it right at once."
The other two brothers were speechless. After all, everyone knew that Yin loved to eat. Looking at his plump body now, it was obvious that he must have eaten a lot.
After chatting for a while, it was time. There was a sound outside the palace, which sounded like the concubines who were watching the ceremony had arrived.
Yuying motioned to Qingtao to help her walk out. Qingtao hurriedly stepped forward excitedly, and then the three children followed closely, and then the palace maids and servants of Yongshou Palace.
That was a huge group of people.
The courtyard of Yongshou Palace was already filled with concubines who had come to watch the ceremony.
Concubine Niu Hulu, Concubine Hui who was under house arrest and then released, Concubine Rong, Concubine Yi, Concubine An, Concubine De, Concubine Xi, Concubine Duan, Concubine Guo Luoluo, Concubine Fang...
In addition, concubines and concubines without names or status are not qualified to be included.
The sound just now was everyone greeting each other.
Seeing Yuying coming out, everyone looked at Yuying standing in front of the hall and the group of people behind her.
Everyone bowed hurriedly and paid their respects to Yuying. No one said anything sarcastic at this moment. At most, they would just mutter in their hearts that the imperial concubine was putting on such a grand show.
Yuying straightened her neck and raised her hand, signaling everyone to stand up.
Xiaojiu and Xiaoshi, who were beside them, said something to Yuying and couldn't wait to find each other's mother.
Concubine Niohuru straightened Yin's collar and then nodded kindly to Yuying.
Concubine Yi also showed concern for Yinzhen.
Over the years, because the three brothers, Bashi, Jiushi and Shishi, were close, Yuying, Noble Concubine Niohuru and Concubine Yi were not concerned about love affairs, and there would be no jealousy, so the three of them had a lot of interactions.
Yuying secretly glanced at everyone's faces. She already knew who was sincerely congratulating her and who was just pretending.
Yuying withdrew her gaze.
Whether they are sincere or fake, just let them be.
They could not stay with Kangxi's concubines for long, as the imperial concubine's procession had already arrived at the gate of Yongshou Palace, and the highlight was yet to come.
Kangxi meant for her to sit in a sedan chair and go to Jiaotai Hall to accept congratulations from his ministers. Kangxi was also waiting for her in Jiaotai Hall. As for kneeling down and kowtow to Kangxi as a gesture of thanks, that was omitted.
Yuying was surrounded by the crowd and went out.
After Yuying got on the sedan chair, Yinsi, who had been accompanying her, also asked to leave and went to wait for her at the palace banquet.
As the ceremonial procession moved forward, Yuying inadvertently glanced back. The concubines at the gate of Yongshou Palace had not yet dispersed and were all looking at her back.
Among them, Concubine An Li's look was the most complicated.
She listened to other people's discussions, but when it came to feelings, no one could compare to her.
At that time, Yuying was not favored. When Concubine Zhang Jia gave birth to a child, she was still hiding in a corner, away from the crowd. When she moved out of Changchun Palace, she also warned her not to take the emperor's favor seriously.
Even longer ago, Yuying had been ill for a long time and had been hiding in the west side hall of Changchun Palace, with no one paying attention to her. Even the servants around her abandoned her.
From the 22nd year of Emperor Kangxi's reign to now, in just seven years, she has reached the highest point that a woman in the palace can reach.
Maybe the emperor is sincere too.
"Your Majesty, shall we go?" Nian Xue supported Concubine An and saw that the imperial concubine's ceremonial guards had disappeared, but Concubine An was still looking at them. She couldn't help but remind them.
When Concubine An came to her senses, she was the only one left at the gate of Yongshou Palace.
"Let's go."
Concubine An withdrew her gaze.
The ceremonial procession marched in a high-profile manner towards the Jiaotai Hall. The servants passing by fell to their knees, not even daring to look.
Yuying sat on a high place and looked around.
At a certain moment, she was also dazzled by the prosperity before her and the power to control people.
The procession stopped.
Yuying held Qingtao's hand and stepped back on the ground. Her heart, which had been floating in the air just now, also settled back to its original place, and Yuying's eyes gradually regained clarity.
"Let's go. Don't keep the emperor and the ministers waiting too long." Yuying spoke softly, with a barrier in her heart.
Power is attractive, but she must always be aware that the power in her hands is acquired by one person and can be taken back in an instant.
Kangxi brought the Crown Prince to greet the ministers in the Jiaotai Hall, and asked from time to time where Yuying was.
finally--
"Empress Jin has arrived—"
Kangxi finally waited for the person to come.
The palace door was pushed open and Yuying walked in slowly.
Kangxi couldn't help but stand up, staring at Yuying's direction without blinking.
All the ministers stood up and watched Yuying walk to Kangxi.
This was against etiquette, because only the Empress could stand shoulder to shoulder with the Emperor, not even the Imperial Noble Consort. Moreover, Yuying was only a Noble Consort.
But no one present spoke a word, which showed that they had all been reprimanded by Kangxi.
After Yuying stepped onto the stairs, when there were only a few steps left for Kangxi, Kangxi couldn't help but walk down and stretch out his hand.
Yuying held it at the right time.
So, the last few steps were completed by Kangxi holding Yuying's hand.
When they reached the highest point, they turned around together, and Kangxi had no choice but to let go of Yuying's hand. After turning around, Kangxi couldn't help but hold her hand again.
Yuying couldn't help but glance at Kangxi. She really couldn't stand Kangxi's clinginess.
But Kangxi was very happy in his heart because he always let Yuying stand side by side with him.
The ceremonial officer stepped forward and reminded the ministers to kneel.
"Your humble servant pays respect to Her Majesty Imperial Concubine Jin. May Your Majesty live a thousand years and a thousand thousand years."
Yuying stood on a high place with Kangxi, and all they could see were crawling figures.
Kangxi looked at Yuying beside him and signaled her with his eyes to wake up.
This was the first time that Yuying faced all the ministers, and she couldn't help but seek protection from Kangxi, who responded with an encouraging look.
Yuying calmed herself down and said, "Please stand up, gentlemen."
"Thank you, Madam!"
In this way, the imperial concubine Yuying finally had a clear path forward.
"Aying, go to the palace banquet first. I will come later." Kangxi whispered to Yuying.
Yuying nodded. She naturally understood that Kangxi could not just leave his ministers here and not care about them.
Kangxi ordered Liang Jiugong to take Yuying and go ahead.
Yuying looked at Liang Jiugong who was standing beside her and nodded slightly, "Thank you for your help, Eunuch Liang."
Liang Jiugong's old face was almost broken with laughter, "Your Majesty, what you said is really embarrassing for me."
Kangxi looked at his spineless appearance and kicked him in annoyance.
Liang Jiugong pretended to take two steps back. He knew that Kangxi was holding back, otherwise how could he still be standing?
However, there is no other servant except him who can make the emperor hold back when kicking him.
Liang Jiugong looked proud, and Kangxi waved his hand, "Why don't you go?"
"Yes, yes, Madam, please follow me."
"Then, Your Majesty, goodbye."
Yuying followed Liang Jiugong and said goodbye to Kangxi.
After they walked away, Yuying couldn't help but ask Liang Jiugong, "Eunuch Liang, can I change my clothes now?"
Liang Jiugong looked at Yuying who was still wearing heavy wedding attire, rolled his eyes, and flattered her: "My queen, please do as you please."
"Then let me go back to Yongshou Palace to change clothes first?"
Liang Jiugong thought for a moment and suggested, "Why don't you go to the Palace of Heavenly Purity to change? It's closer and they have clothes ready for you."
If it were someone else, Liang Jiugong would definitely not dare to make his own decision. But this was Concubine Jin, and the emperor might even praise him for being considerate.
Yuying nodded. Since there was a closer place, she naturally didn't want to go the other way.
So Yuying and her group went to the Qianqing Palace.
Wei Zhu did not follow Kangxi today, but stayed in the Palace of Heavenly Purity. When he saw Yuying coming, he hurried forward to congratulate her: "Your servant greets the Empress! Today is the Empress's big day, and your servant is here to congratulate the Empress."
Yuying also had a good impression of Wei Zhu. Seeing him congratulating her, she smiled and said, "Thank you, Eunuch Wei. Qingtao is for Eunuch Wei to see and reward, so that Eunuch Wei can also share in the good news."
After hearing this, Wei Zhu spoke even more enthusiastically.
Liang Jiugong couldn't bear to watch, "Alright, get out of the way, the queen needs to change her clothes."
Wei Zhu reacted quickly and stepped aside, "Yes, yes, I will not delay your Majesty any longer."
Yuying had to change her clothes, so she had to redo her hairstyle and makeup. This took a lot of time.
By the time Yuying and her companions hurriedly arrived at the palace banquet, Kangxi, who had hurriedly dealt with the court officials in fear that Yuying would have to wait too long, had already arrived.
Yuying glanced again and saw that the prince, concubines and princesses were all there, except her.
Yuying closed her eyes, unable to believe that she was late.
Seeing her standing at the door without moving, Kangxi asked, "Why doesn't Ah Ying come in?"
Because Kangxi called out a strange name, the concubines in the hall all looked towards the door.
When Yuying heard Kangxi calling out their private names, her face couldn't help but feel hot.
She faced everyone's gazes and pretended to be calm as she walked into the hall.
Everyone was present, and the only empty seat left was next to Kangxi. Yuying hesitated whether she should sit there. That seat was even above that of the crown prince, and Concubine Niohuru, who was also a concubine, was also sitting below.
Seeing Yuying hesitate and looking towards the prince, Kangxi immediately understood her worries, so he simply led her up by the hand and put his hands on her shoulders to make her sit down.
In public, Kangxi was simply putting her on the fire by doing this.
Noticing Yuying's discomfort, Kangxi glanced coldly down and everyone turned their eyes away.
Noticing Yuying's relief, Kangxi couldn't help but feel helpless that Yuying was still so nervous after so many years.
But it’s just that Dao Yuying is not used to it yet, it will be fine once she gets used to it.
When everyone was present, Kangxi announced the start of the banquet.
The protagonist of today's banquet is Yuying, so after the banquet started, people kept toasting Yuying. It was hard to refuse such kindness. A trace of red mist floated on Yuying's face, which made Kangxi, who was standing beside her, feel dry in the mouth and wished that this banquet would end soon.
After the banquet was finally over, Kangxi abducted Yuying to the Qianqing Palace, leaving the concubines to watch the two of them walk away together.
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