After the eunuch beside the Empress Dowager came out from the Crown Princess, he rushed towards the concubine.
When he arrived in front of the concubine's palace, he calmed himself down before stepping in.
He stood in the palace, cleared his throat, unfolded the imperial edict, and read aloud in a shrill voice:
"I follow the Empress Dowager's benevolent instructions.
The prince's concubine, gentle and virtuous, with outstanding virtue.
The birth of the eldest prince today adds another bloodline to the royal family, which is indeed a great achievement.
She was specially canonized as Shufei and granted the residence of Zhaochun Palace.
He was given the title "Chun" to show his special merits.
I hope Concubine Shu will maintain a pure and kind heart and be respectful and dignified.
In the future, you need to abide by your duties, be diligent and respectful.
To produce offspring for the royal family and add glory to the royal family.
I hereby order you."
After reading the imperial edict, the eunuch hurriedly placed it respectfully in Concubine Shu's hands, and his face was instantly filled with a flattering smile.
The smile seemed to squeeze all the wrinkles on the face together.
He bowed slightly and said, "Congratulations to Concubine Chun Shu, congratulations to Concubine Chun Shu, you are the only one in the palace who has been granted a title by His Majesty."
After Su Jingyao received the imperial edict, she slowly stood up with a slight smile on her lips.
"Thank you for your hard work today, Miaoyue. Give me some money for tea."
After saying that, Miaoyun quickly stepped forward, took out a handful of golden melon seeds, and handed them steadily to the eunuch.
The eunuch's eyes lit up and he hurriedly took it with both hands, nodding and bowing repeatedly.
"I thank the Consort Shu. I have other imperial decrees to read, so I will withdraw."
Having said that, he backed away and slowly left the palace.
After the canonization, Su Jingyao walked lightly to the dressing table.
She changed into a more gorgeous palace dress. The silk threads on the dress sparkled brightly under the candlelight, and every stitch and thread spoke of royal nobility.
All the hair was carefully tied up, without a single strand out of place, and a few gold hairpins inlaid with gems decorated it just right.
It makes her look even more noble and gorgeous, like a blooming peony, graceful and elegant, outshining all other beauties.
Afterwards, Su Jingyao straightened her back and headed towards Zhaochun Palace with the palace maids from Xiyan Palace.
She sat upright on a sedan chair carried by twelve people, her eyes slightly closed, her expression calm and majestic.
On the way from the East Palace to the Zhaochun Palace, there is a long street. She opened her eyes and looked into the distance. The long street seemed to have no end.
But there was a determination in Su Jingyao's eyes, as if she saw her long journey to the highest position from this road, and there was a gleam in her eyes.
Soon, the sedan chair stopped steadily in front of Zhaochun Palace.
When Su Jingyao walked out of the sedan chair and entered Zhaochun Palace, she couldn't help feeling a little surprised.
As soon as you enter, you will see a very spacious courtyard with rockery and water arranged in an orderly manner, and pavilions and towers of unique style.
It is only February now and the flowers have not yet bloomed, but the flowers carefully cultivated in the greenhouse in the yard are competing with each other in beauty and fragrance.
Entering the palace, you will see a magnificent scene.
All the belongings of the previous concubine have been taken away, and the current Zhaochun Palace has been redecorated by the Imperial Household Department.
Su Jingyao looked around and her eyes fell on the treasures and calligraphy and paintings.
She knew that these were all precious items that the Ministry of Internal Affairs had taken out from the warehouse at Jun Zechen's behest.
Su Jingyao showed a satisfied smile.
I don’t know how long I will live in this Zhaochun Palace, and then I will renovate it according to my own preferences.
Su Jingyao walked towards the seat in the hall, and every step she took was accompanied by an innate noble temperament.
After she was seated safely, he raised his chin slightly, his eyes filled with majesty.
Afterwards, all the palace maids and eunuchs knelt down in unison like a tide, their movements in unison.
They all said in unison: "Your servants/servants pay their respects to Her Majesty Pure Concubine, may Her Majesty be blessed with good health and happiness."
Their voices echoed in the hall with awe and respect.
Su Jingyao waved her hand gently, opened her red lips, and said lightly: "Well, everyone get up." Her voice was not loud, but it was majestic.
Then, she turned her gaze to Madam Li beside her and nodded slightly, saying, "Madam Li, today this palace has been conferred a title, and all the palace maids in Zhaochun Palace will receive rewards."
Nanny Li quickly and respectfully replied, "Yes, Master."
Su Jingyao continued slowly, "From now on, the head madam of Zhaochun Palace will be Madam Li. The chief eunuch will be Xilu, who has followed me from the Eastern Palace. My personal maids are Miaoyun, Miaoxia, Miaoyue, and Miaoxue."
Her eyes swept over them one by one, full of trust.
Then she looked around at the people below.
He solemnly said, "Apart from them, there are now forty-five palace maids and twenty-five eunuchs in Zhaochun Palace. In this palace, everyone has the opportunity to be promoted as long as they perform well."
"When you were assigned here, the Ministry of Internal Affairs had already determined your ranks. However, in this palace, if you don't perform well, your rank will be replaced at any time, and those who perform well can take your place."
There was a sharpness in her eyes.
In the harem, the head nanny of a palace and the personal maid of the main concubine of a palace are all female officials with ranks, while the other maids are divided into first, second and third grades.
After Su Jingyao finished speaking, everyone below looked solemn and responded in unison: "Yes, Your Majesty."
Su Jingyao gave some more instructions and finally rubbed her eyebrows tiredly.
"I am also tired today. You all should leave and go do your own things."
After all the palace people left, the palace suddenly became much emptier.
Only Li Ma, Xilu, Miaoyun and others were left.
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