Quick Travel: The Long Road to Resurrection

The two men withdrew, leaving the emperor and his concubine alone in the inner room.

The emperor hugged Yi Xin and said, "Hua Fei is really outrageous. The queen is also confused at her age."

Yi Xin didn't want to discuss this, so she changed the subject. The emperor thought she was a good person.

After Su Peisheng presented the results of his investigation, he felt even better about her, so he bestowed the imperial title of Rongjun on her to show how much he valued her. The empress was neglected, and Concubine Hua was stripped of her title.

Yi Xin gave Ji Lan a lot of rewards in private and let her rest for a while.

After favoring Yi Xin for half a month, the empress dowager couldn't stand it anymore and reminded him. The emperor gave up, but just stopped entering the harem.

Seeing that the new Han army bannermen were about to enter the palace, and Concubine Hua had become much more low-key, the emperor softened his heart and restored her title, allowing Yi Xin to share the power of assisting in managing the six palaces with her.

On September 15th, the newlyweds entered the palace.

Shen Meizhuang lived in Changxi Hall of Xianfu Palace, Zhen Huan and Fang Chunyi lived in the east and west side halls of Suiyuxuan, Xia Dongchun and An Lingrong lived in the east and west side halls of Yanxi Palace.

The queen and her concubines sent their senior palace maids to present rewards to potential newcomers.

Yi Xin didn't think much about it. Since she had already given it away, it didn't matter if she received a reward from that person.

Jianqiu, who was by the Queen's side, was first given to Concubine Shen, then to Zhen Huan, and Xia Dongchun.

The one sent by Concubine Xuan is Dai Qing. Ji Lan is temporarily staying in Xuanji Palace and should not show up.

Looking at Jilan's pitiful appearance, he said, "I'll give you half of the reward when I get it."

"Alas, I'm not here for the reward. I envy you for being able to work for the master. You can keep the silver for yourself. I don't want it. The master has already given me a lot."

Dai Qing nodded and led the palace servants carrying the rewards out. Their first stop was Changxi Hall in Xianfu Palace.

"Your servant Daiqing pays respects to Concubine Shen and is here to give Concubine Shen a reward on the orders of Concubine Xuan."

Shen Meizhuang was a little surprised when she saw Dai Qing. This palace maid beside Concubine Xuan was so beautiful that she was almost as good-looking as Huan'er.

Although I heard that Concubine Xuan was more beautiful than Lady Jiu Tian Xuan Nu, she still dared to keep someone with such beauty by her side. I don't know whether to say she was generous or stupid.

"Thank you so much, Empress Xuan, for your kindness." After saying this, he signaled Caiyue with his eyes.

Caiyue quickly stepped forward to take it and stuffed a purse into it.

"Thank you, Aunt Daiqing, for conveying my gratitude to Concubine Xuan."

"I will bring you your thanks, and I will also give rewards to other ladies, so I won't bother you any more."

After saying this, she withdrew, left Xianfu Palace and went to Suiyuxuan. After all, Concubine Wan was half a level higher than Concubine Xia.

Surrounded by Kang Luhai, he went to the main hall, wondering why this Concubine Wan lived in the east wing hall but ended up living in the main hall. Although there was no main seat in Sui Yuxuan, it was not a reason for Zhen to live in the main hall, so he did not show it on his face.

After entering the main hall, she bowed and said, "I, the servant Daiqing, pay my respects to Concubine Wan, and I am here to deliver a reward to Concubine Wan on the orders of Concubine Xuan."

The young lady wore a pair of small and delicate jasmine pearl flowers in her hair, and was wearing a bronze-purple Manchu dress with jasmine flower patterns, with jasmine embroidered only on the cuffs and hem. She also wore pure white Longhua and cloth shoes with thousand-layer soles.

When Zhen Huan saw Dai Qing, she was shocked. Her appearance was already extremely beautiful, but this palace maid's appearance was comparable to hers. Moreover, her face without makeup was even two points whiter and tenderer than hers. If she dressed up, she would definitely be more beautiful than her.

Even the palace maids serving her have such appearance, then Concubine Xuan must be... But I am not the kind of person who uses my beauty to please others.

Seeing that Zhen Huan was looking at her for a long time, Jing Xi coughed twice to remind her.

"Cough cough."

Zhen Huan came back to her senses and said, "Thank you, Empress Xuan, for your kindness. I'd like to ask you to convey my gratitude to me, Auntie."

"Aunt, please sit down and have a cup of tea."

"I have to give rewards to other young masters, so I won't stay for long."

Then he retreated and walked towards the west side hall. Kang Luhai said hurriedly: "Aunt Daiqing, Concubine Chun is now living in the east side hall."

Dai Qing nodded to show her gratitude, then went to the east side hall to deliver the reward, left Suiyuxuan and walked towards Yanx Palace.

Yanxi Palace

Xia Dongchun in the east side hall saw that it was Concubine Xuan's personal maid and hurried out to greet her.

This Concubine Xuan came from a prominent family, the Fucha clan. She was selected together with them in the election. During the palace selection, the Emperor directly conferred her the title of Concubine, so she could not be careless.

"Oh, it's Aunt Daiqing beside Concubine Xuan! Please come in!"

"This servant is here to pay respects to Concubine Xia, and to deliver a reward to the young lady on the orders of Concubine Xuan."

Xia Dongchun stepped forward, grabbed Dai Qing and said, "Please stand up. Aunt Dai Qing, there is no need to be polite."

Dai Qing held her forehead with her hand. This Concubine Xia was indeed worthy of being recognized as "interesting" by the emperor himself. It was as if a relative had come. She even came out to greet him with a cry of "Oh!" It was really interesting, but she still didn't show it on her face.

After presenting the reward and receiving the silver, he took his leave and went to the west side hall.

An Lingrong was very depressed. Today, apart from the basic rewards for newcomers to the palace, she had not received any rewards from the concubines in the palaces. She was also ridiculed by Xia Dongchun for a long time.

Seeing someone coming, whose appearance was even worse than Sister Wan's, but she was wearing the uniform of a palace maid, she hurriedly stood up.

"I, Dai Qing, pay my respects to An Yun, and Empress Feng Xuan has ordered some rewards to be sent to the young lady."

When An Lingrong heard that it was someone beside Concubine Xuan, she quickly raised her hand and called out, "Aunt Daiqing, get up quickly."

Baojuan took the reward and looked at her mistress. An Lingrong looked a little embarrassed because she had no expenses for food and lodging at the Zhen family. Except for the money she had spent before, the rest of the money her father had given her was given to Aunt Xiao to take back. She really had no money for the reward.

Dai Qing looked at this young lady An with some embarrassment and said, "I have to go back to the palace to report, so I won't bother you any more."

An Lingrong then breathed a sigh of relief and asked Baojuan to send Daiqing away.

Dai Qing brought back the reward and told the emperor that Zhen Huan had secretly moved into the main palace and that Concubine Chun had moved into the east wing palace.

"Let Wu You check it out."

Coincidentally, as soon as Wu You went out, Song Zhi from Yikun Palace came.

"Your servant Songzhi pays respects to Concubine Xuan."

"Get up."

Songzhi stood up and quietly looked around the main hall of Xuanji Palace. A faint scent of peppercorns came from the left through the jade bead curtain. She felt sorry for her queen. Her queen had been serving the emperor since the palace, and Concubine Xuan had only been in the palace for a month. This main hall not only had peppercorn walls, but all the furnishings were the best of the best.

Songzhi reported that Zhen Huan had secretly moved into the main hall of Suiyuxuan, and asked Yixin to go to Jingren Palace with her to report to the Queen.

Gyeongin Palace

The queen sat in the main seat, looking at Yi Xin and Nian Shilan on her left and right.

"Today, it's a coincidence that the two sisters are here."

"Humph, I will assist Concubine Xuan in managing the six palaces, so I called her over."

Without waiting for the Queen to speak, she continued, "The Wan Changzai who entered the palace today is so unruly. A Changzai like her actually moved into the main palace without permission. That Chun Changzai is not a quiet person either. Seeing that Zhen lived in the main palace, she moved into the east side palace. She must be severely punished to prevent others in the harem from following suit."

"After all, they have just entered the palace, so just order them to move back to the east and west side halls."

Hua Fei rolled her eyes and said, "It is because of the Queen's indulgence that the people in the harem have become more and more unruly."

The Queen was also unhappy to hear this. How could Concubine Hua even have the nerve to say that others had no rules? The Emperor really spoiled Concubine Hua too much, which made her become spoiled.

Out of the corner of his eye he caught a glimpse of Concubine Xuan, looking as if she were watching a show, and he felt unhappy.

"After all, Concubine Xuan is helping you manage the six palaces together. What does Concubine Xuan think?"

"What Concubine Hua said makes sense. If you are wrong, you must be punished."

After hearing this, Concubine Hua's mouth curled up unconsciously. She thought to herself that Concubine Xuan was a sensible person. Unlike the Queen, she only knew how to pretend to be a good person and was always trying to smooth things over.