Chapter 356: Posthumously Conferred the Title of First-Rank Lady
She knelt down again and kowtowed respectfully.
"I have been blessed with Your Majesty's grace and have enjoyed many honors. However, I still harbor one regret: my mother passed away young, never to see me in my present glory. I humbly beg Your Majesty to show mercy and grant my mother a posthumous imperial decree, allowing her to experience Your Majesty's grace in the afterlife. Even if I were to sacrifice my life, I could never repay her even a fraction of it."
After saying this, she knelt on the ground for a long time, and her whole body seemed to be shrouded in sadness.
Upon seeing this, Emperor Defeng couldn't help but feel pity and quickly signaled Xiao Yanci to help her up.
"You are now a princess and the Princess of Jin. Your birth mother deserves to be granted an imperial decree. Pass on my decree to posthumously confer the title of First Rank Lady on Princess of Jin's birth mother, Luo."
Upon hearing this, Lu Zhiran's eyes flashed with unconcealable joy, and she knelt down again to express her gratitude.
Emperor Defeng asked her if there was anything else she wanted, and Lu Zhiran naturally declined and did not make any other requests.
After taking their leave from the Imperial Study, they headed towards Kunning Palace.
Although Empress Sun was worshipping Buddha behind closed doors, as juniors, they had to observe proper etiquette and not give anyone a handle to use against them.
On the way, Xiao Yanci asked her if her knees hurt from kneeling.
Lu Zhiran's face was filled with a bright smile. "Just by kneeling, I got my mother the title of First Rank Lady. It was worth it."
From now on, no one in the Lu family dared to say that her mother came from a merchant family.
In the Lu family's ancestral hall, the mother's tablet is always placed at the front, and no one can compete with it.
Seeing the smile in her eyes, Xiao Yanci's expression softened a lot.
At this time, Kunning Palace was deserted. The palace servants were doing their duties in an orderly manner, and there was no sound of people.
Although no one dared to neglect it and everything inside and outside was kept as usual, there was an inexplicable feeling of desolation and loneliness.
The two of them explained their purpose of coming. Nanny Wu first congratulated them and then went inside to report.
The final result was as they expected.
"Your Highness, Princess, please forgive me. The Queen is deeply absorbed in worshipping Buddha and has no desire to see guests. This is a gift from the Queen that I have given to you two as a token of my appreciation. Please accept it, Your Highness and Princess."
Lu Zhiran immediately took it respectfully, bowed to the inner room to express his gratitude, and then left.
It was a red lacquered wooden box, very exquisite. I didn't know what was inside, and it felt a bit heavy in my hand.
Lu Zhiran guessed that it was most likely a statue of Guanyin.
Xiao Yanci took it naturally and handed it to the palace servant behind him.
Xiao Yanci was afraid that she might have some grudges, so he comforted her, "Ever since the incident with the Sun family, Mother has been in seclusion, not seeing anyone. It's not against you or me."
Lu Zhiran shook her head, "I know, but I don't mind."
As soon as the two of them left Kunning Palace, they saw a woman dressed in elegant and luxurious clothes coming towards them. She was obviously going to Kunning Palace.
Xiao Yanci reminded in a low voice, "She is the Princess of Rui, my aunt."
Lu Zhiran had heard before that Prince Rui and his princess had returned to the capital, and that the couple had gone to Prince Jin's mansion to attend the wedding banquet yesterday, but Lu Zhiran did not see it with her own eyes.
The two were younger than each other, so they took the initiative to greet each other. Princess Rui also returned the greeting with a smile and said some words of congratulations on the wedding.
Princess Rui asked, "Did you see the Queen just now?"
Lu Zhiran shook her head, "The Queen Mother was so absorbed in worshipping Buddha that she didn't see us."
Then he asked, "Is the Imperial Aunt also here to visit the Queen Mother?"
Princess Rui looked worried. "The prince heard that the emperor's sister-in-law was ill and was very worried, so he asked me to visit her in the palace and bring her some nourishing things. I came every few days, but the emperor's sister-in-law never saw me."
Lu Zhiran thought, I'm afraid you'll have made this trip in vain again.
After exchanging a few polite words, they said goodbye.
After they walked away, Xiao Yanci took the initiative to explain the relationship between Prince Rui and Empress Sun.
After hearing this, Lu Zhiran understood.
It is said that the eldest sister-in-law is like a mother, and now it seems that it is indeed true.
Prince Rui was also a grateful man. Although time had passed, he still remembered the care that Empress Sun had shown him.
As they were talking, they arrived at Xiyan Palace.
Concubine Rou had already stretched her neck and was waiting.
Ye Hanyi was there too.
As soon as she saw them, Concubine Rou smiled.
Grandma Gao had already given her the handkerchief, and after she had seen it, she felt even happier.
If I was very satisfied with Lu Zhiran before, now I am twelve points satisfied.
This happy event even diluted her worries about Gu Qishan's affairs.
The two of them served tea to Concubine Rou. Lu Zhiran called her Concubine, and Concubine Rou responded in a particularly crisp voice.
"I've always wanted to have a daughter as beautiful as you, and now my wish has come true."
A daughter-in-law is also a daughter.
Ye Hanyi joked, "Aunt, although you don't have a beautiful daughter, you can have a beautiful granddaughter."
After saying that, he looked at the two of them teasingly.
Concubine Rou's eyes immediately became warm.
Xiao Yanci was thick-skinned, so naturally he felt very uncomfortable.
Lu Zhiran's face turned red as she was stared at by so many eyes.
Xiao Yanci said slowly, "Mother, it's only the first day of our marriage. How can I conjure up a beautiful granddaughter for you? Even your dreams should be limited."
Concubine Rou glared at him.
How could this be a dream? What if I got pregnant right away?
But she didn't say this in the end, for fear of putting pressure on Lu Zhiran.
The topic was also diverted.
Concubine Rou also talked about the additional dowry sent by Jinxiufang, and her eyes were full of pride when she looked at Lu Zhiran.
Lu Zhiran felt a little embarrassed after being praised again and again.
"This was actually arranged by His Highness. Otherwise, my daughter-in-law wouldn't have enjoyed this honor."
Concubine Rou disagreed, "This credit belongs to you. They are grateful to you and are willing to do this. This cannot be achieved by anyone's arrangement."
Xiao Yanci also agreed with this.
Concubine Rou was very regretful, "It's a pity that I can't leave the palace and see your wedding with my own eyes."
These words made them not know how to comfort each other for a moment.
Although the concubines enjoyed the grace and wealth that ordinary people did not have, they also lost their freedom.
Concubine Rou quickly put away the regret in her heart, smiled, and talked about other things.
The couple had their meal together in Xiyan Palace and returned to the palace after noon.
The carriage swayed and made a creaking sound, which aroused Lu Zhiran's sleepiness and she fell asleep little by little.
Seeing that she was about to hit the car wall, Xiao Yanci quickly stretched out his big hand, embraced her, and leaned her against his shoulder.
Looking at her sleeping face, Xiao Yanci couldn't help but feel a little softer in his eyes.
When they arrived at the gate of the palace, Lu Zhiran was still sleeping soundly. Xiao Yanci whispered to someone to remove the threshold, and drove the carriage directly to the main courtyard where they lived. Then he carefully picked up the person and quickly walked into the bedroom.
Because the distance was short, Xiao Yanci walked steadily and quickly, and before Lu Zhiran had time to wake up, he was put into the soft bed.
Have a sweet dream.
At this time, the Lu Mansion was still decorated with lights and the joy and excitement of yesterday was still vivid in people's minds.
Yesterday was apparently the most glorious day for Lu Guanxuan. People who he had never been able to curry favor with in the past now actively tried to please him and flattered him.
He drank too much without realizing it, so he asked for leave today and stayed at home to rest for a few more days before going back to work.
He was still hungover when a tactless servant came to disturb him. He was about to get angry when he heard the servant say with a happy face, "Master, great news! An imperial decree has arrived from the palace!"
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