lcionline Chapter 240 The Ceremony of Promotion
Chapter 240 The Ceremony of Promotion
In the main hall of Weiyang Palace, when Su Qingyao dressed up and came to the main hall, all the concubines were already there.
"Concubine/Concubine, I sincerely wish you the best of luck and good fortune to your empress, and congratulate her on her promotion to the throne."
Amidst the greetings from the concubines, Su Qingyao took Ziqiu's arm and walked step by step to the upper position and sat down.
She put on the imperial concubine's uniform that had just been sent by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. It was a goose-yellow palace dress, with exquisite makeup and precious jewelry. She looked much more noble than when she was a good concubine before. .
"Sisters, there is no need to be polite. Please stand up. Zi Qiu will give you tea." Su Qingyao raised her hand slightly and ordered to the concubines below who were still saluting.
In the past, when the concubines came to pay their respects, although she also sat in this position, she still had to take care of the concubine to a certain extent, which made people feel uncomfortable, but now she really doesn't need to.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." The concubines stood up and sat down, and Rumeng came in with several maids to serve tea.
Su Qingyao took the tea cup provided by Zi Qiu, opened the tea lid, gently skimmed off the tea foam on it, took a few sips, and then handed the tea cup to Zi Qiu again.
Her eyes wandered among the concubines. Except for Qiao Chongrong who was still in confinement and Meng Cainv who was still in confinement, half of the six concubines sitting below were really good friends with her. good.
"Xiaoya, you are also six months pregnant. Are you still vomiting badly these days?" Su Qingyao's eyes finally stopped on Chu Cairen.
Chu Cairen stood up with a big belly and saluted Su Qingyao and said, "Concubine, thank you for your concern. I have not been so uncomfortable recently. It is also thanks to sister Hui Fei's careful care."
Su Qingyao nodded, "That's good. In two months, I will let your mother come into the palace to take care of your pregnancy."
Hearing this, Chu Cairen was moved for a moment and quickly gave Su Qingyao a big gift, "Concubine, thank you for your kindness."
After all, in the deep palace, who doesn’t want to see his family?
"Get up quickly, Zhang Baolin is also five months pregnant. When you are eight months pregnant, your mother will also enter the womb."
"Thank you, Imperial Concubine." Zhang Baolin, like Chu Cairen, bowed deeply to Su Qingyao.
But her mood was different from Chu Cairen's. She didn't even know where her family was being imprisoned by Qiao Chongrong?
Su Qingyao waved her hand casually, gesturing for the two of them to sit down, and said, "In a few days, it will be the death anniversary of Prince Chongheng. Your Majesty has ordered everyone in the harem to copy scriptures for Prince Chongheng. I hope that all sisters will not neglect this matter." It’s a matter of fact, so as not to displease His Majesty.”
Everyone bowed their heads in response.
"October 20th is His Majesty's Longevity Festival. What Your Majesty has ordered this year is to arrange for the harem concubines, the emperor's heirs, the concubine's family members, and the first-rank ministers of the DPRK to attend the banquet. The sisters' gifts must also be carefully prepared to satisfy Your Majesty. is the most important."
"Yes."
"There are many things to do during the Longevity Festival, and I have to take care of the children, so I will definitely be too busy. Let Sister Hui Fei and I prepare together." Su Qingyao glanced at Hui Concubine Ji Xinxin. At this moment, Concubine Hui didn't know yet. Her position was determined by Su Qingyao.
When Concubine Hui agreed, Concubine De was instantly unhappy. After all, she was older than these two people and had a higher status than Concubine Hui.
Su Qingyao was awarded the title of Imperial Concubine. She was originally unconvinced, but now her face fell into disgrace.
But she can't have an attack now. After all, Su Qingyao has a higher status than her, so she can only endure it.
Su Qingyao was about to send her away to pay her respects when Xiao Xiazi hurriedly came in to report, "To the noble concubine, Liu Zhong, the manager of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, is asking to see you. Your Majesty has a reward. Please move on."
"Let's go." Su Qingyao took Zi Qiu's arm and came outside the palace, followed closely by the concubines.
In the courtyard of Weiyang Palace, Liu Zhongzheng directed his young eunuchs to carefully move a large number of rewards to Weiyang Palace, followed by some palace ladies and eunuchs.
All kinds of jewelry, jades, silks and satins flowed into Weiyang Palace.
Yun Shu couldn't hold herself back any longer. If Wen Xiuyuan hadn't held her back a bit, the little princess would have pounced on her now.
Su Qingyao naturally saw this scene. No precious reward given by Emperor Yin De could capture her heart, but it could satisfy Yun Shu's love for beauty.
"Your Majesty, these palace servants have been trained by slaves. Can you see if there is anyone you like?" Liu Zhong asked respectfully.
After all, there are more palace servants serving noble concubines than virtuous concubines.
"Xiao Xiazi, pick a few smart ones to stay." Su Qingyao tilted her head and ordered.
Every time a new palace official comes to serve in Weiyang Palace, she will ask Ye Jiu to check them carefully. Those who have ulterior motives will never be lenient.
After Xiao Xiazi selected a few palace maids and eunuchs, Liu Zhong said, "Do you still have any orders from the imperial concubine?"
Su Qingyao said, "Everything in Changle Palace must be arranged as soon as possible without any mistakes."
Liu Zhong quickly agreed. Qiao Chongrong's Yongfu Palace has not been cleaned up yet, and now there is Changle Palace. There are really a lot of errands for the Ministry of Internal Affairs recently. As the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, he is never idle for a moment. when.
Liu Zhong was about to retreat when he happened to bump into Li Fuhai.
Su Qingyao saw that the little eunuch behind Li Fuhai was also holding a small box in his hand, and knew that the reward from the emperor had also arrived, so he walked a few steps to greet him.
"Eunuch Li, are these rewards from His Majesty?"
Li Fuhai bowed respectfully to Su Qingyao, "See you, Your Majesty, these are things in your Majesty's private treasury. They are very precious. They are a gift from Your Majesty to your promotion to the throne. Your Majesty has said that they are not considered rewards. "
Everyone was shocked when they heard this. His Majesty really valued the imperial concubine.
Su Qingyao thanked her and stepped forward to open a small brocade box. The phoenix hairpin inside seemed to be still shining.
In Wanjin, the person who can wear the phoenix hairpin must be at least a noble concubine, and the queen wears a nine-tailed phoenix hairpin.
"So beautiful!" Yun Shu stared at the phoenix hairpin intently, wondering if she could have one too.
Su Qingyao looked at the other rewards. The best Dongzhu and the best jade pendant were indeed different from the previous rewards. It seemed that Emperor Yinde had really touched his private treasury.
"Your Majesty, your Majesty does not have much government affairs today. He said that he would have dinner at Weiyang Palace today, so please prepare it early."
Su Qingyao nodded in agreement. After listening to Li Fuhai's first words, she knew that when Emperor Yin De came over tonight, it would definitely not be as simple as a meal.
Su Qingyao also didn't expect that she would become a concubine today. Since she got an advantage during the day, she would naturally have to behave well at night.
After dismissing everyone, Su Qingyao had no intention of making dinner by herself today. She took Ziqiu into the dormitory and put on a very coquettish make-up.