The Apo Master dressed up as Concubine Ling and killed the Ruyi sisters

As the champion of the previous palace fight, the empress dowager was not willing to spend her retirement in the Cining Palace, and wanted to choose an obedient queen to take charge of the harem.

First, she urgently summoned Concubine Xian and gave her a warning to see if she had any intention of coveting the position of empress. Ruyi's words were flawless and won the favor of the empress dowager.

The Empress Dowager sent someone to invite the Emperor to the Cining Palace to talk.

"Noble Concubine Chun has been ill for so long, and the Emperor has never visited her in Zhongcui Palace. What happened that day was not the fault of Noble Concubine Chun alone. It was because the position of Empress was vacant that the concubines in the harem scrambled for it. In order to stabilize the harem, the Emperor should appoint an Empress as soon as possible!"

The emperor knew that what the queen mother said made sense, and he also knew the intention behind her words, so he refused and said, "Empress Xiaoxian has just passed away, and I really don't have the mind to consider the matter of establishing a queen. Let's wait until the mourning period for Empress Xiaoxian is over before discussing this matter."

Recently, the Emperor had punished many concubines and ministers because of Empress Xiaoxian's funeral. The Empress Dowager saw it all and didn't want to offend the Emperor in this matter. She didn't force it too much and took a step back.

"I understand the emperor's longing for Empress Xiaoxian. Since the emperor has no intention of appointing a new empress for the time being, then we can do as the emperor says and wait until the mourning period is over. But the harem must be taken care of. According to my opinion, the emperor can first appoint an imperial concubine to take charge of the six palaces."

The Queen Mother continued, "Noble Consort Chun is a Noble Consort with three sons, and she is recommended by Empress Xiaoxian. After this experience, she will definitely turn over a new leaf. Why don't you make her the Imperial Noble Consort and take care of the palace affairs?"

The emperor shook his head in protest, "Noble Consort Chun is a soft-hearted person. She becomes complacent when she is flattered. How can such an unskilled person be worthy of the responsibility of being a noble consort? I think Noble Consort Xian is more suitable."

"Now that the war in Jinchuan has begun, I intend to send Neqin to quell the rebellion."

The Empress Dowager expected that the Emperor favored Ruyi, but the Emperor suddenly mentioned Neqin and asked him to go to war, which really shocked the Empress Dowager.

The Queen Mother said hurriedly, "With Neqin's talent, it's fine for the Emperor to let him be a vanguard or something like that, but it's too much of a stretch to let him command a large army. Neqin is not a commander, so it's safer to keep him in the palace."

"No one is born to be a commander. I have already issued an order." The emperor insisted.

The Queen Mother was helpless, and finally reminded the Emperor: "I know the affection between you and Concubine Xian, but if a queen does not have a prominent family background, no male heir who can make achievements, and no heirs, I am afraid it will be difficult to convince the public in this palace, and you will not be able to sit firmly on the throne of the queen!"

The emperor didn't care and said, "Don't worry, Empress Dowager. If Concubine Xian can't endure the hardship and can't take on this important task, it's her incompetence. If something goes wrong, I won't favor her because of our youth. But at the same time, I gave Neqin the opportunity to pacify the Jinchuan War and become famous. If he can't seize it, it's his incompetence!"

There was nothing more to say, so the emperor took his leave and left the Cining Palace.

The Queen Mother looked at the Emperor's departing back and said with emotion: "The Emperor is no longer the young Emperor who would listen to my advice when he first ascended the throne!"

Not long after, the emperor issued an edict to promote Ulanara Ruyi to the rank of Imperial Noble Consort in charge of the six harems.

When the news reached the Yanxi Palace, Hailan, who had been confined for a long time, breathed a sigh of relief and said happily: "Fortunately, I didn't implicate my sister. The emperor does have feelings for my sister after all. It seems that the position of queen is already in my sister's pocket. It's great!"

Ye Xin said puzzledly: "Since the Imperial Noble Consort is already the next Empress, why doesn't the Imperial Noble Consort go and plead with the Emperor? Even if she can't lift your confinement, at least come to the Yanxi Palace to see you, or send someone to deliver something and pass on a message."

Hai Lan immediately said angrily: "What nonsense are you talking about? Sister is lucky that she was not implicated by me. How can she go against the emperor's will at this juncture? Isn't this giving those in the palace who covet the throne a handle?!"

"My sister and I have a deep bond, so what if we haven't seen each other for a year? If you continue to say these provocative words, I will kick you out of Yanxi Palace!"

When Jiapin learned that Ruyi was named Imperial Noble Consort, she secretly hated Ruyi for being treacherous and for taking advantage of the conflict between the two. However, Jiapin was pregnant and was a noble daughter of the Yu family, so it would be easy for her to regain favor. She had a long time in the palace, so there were plenty of opportunities for her to fight back!

Concubine Chun was even more certain that Ruyi was also responsible for harming herself and Yongzhang. She could only endure the resentment and humiliation and wait for the future.

Chunchan looked at Yanwan, who was neither sad nor happy, and asked, "My dear, didn't the emperor put Concubine Yu under house arrest? Everyone in the palace knows that Concubine Yu is loyal to the Imperial Noble Concubine, so why is the Imperial Noble Concubine's status not affected at all?"

Yan Wan smiled and said, "You can count the high-ranking concubines in the palace. Although Concubine Chun has a high position and has children, she is not a woman from the Eight Banners. Concubine Jia is from a foreign race, and being a favorite concubine is the best way out. How dare she dream of the position of queen?!"

"Although Concubine Yu has a Fifth Prince, she herself does not have much favor and is loyal to the Imperial Noble Consort, so she naturally will not covet the position of Empress. Concubine Shu has a good family background, talent and beauty, but unfortunately she is from the Yehenara clan and is the Empress Dowager's person. The Emperor is too busy guarding against her, so how could he consider her?"

"After all the calculations, the only candidate left is the Imperial Consort. She also holds a certain position in the Emperor's heart, so the Emperor can only choose her as the Empress."

Chunchan was worried after hearing this: "But the Imperial Concubine has always had a prejudice against the Master, and always speaks in a sarcastic and veiled manner. If she really becomes the Queen, won't we have a miserable life in the future?"

Yan Wan didn't think so, and said, "In the past, the palace was managed by Empress Xiaoxian, and Empress Xiaoxian was responsible for any problems. But after she became the master of the six palaces, if something happens again, it will be her incompetence. I want to see who is better, her or Empress Xiaoxian?"

"Besides, there are many people in the palace who are dissatisfied with her as the Imperial Concubine. Why should we be so anxious? Let's just wait and see."

Chunchan smiled and said, "Isn't it? Eunuch Jinzhong sent a message saying that he has already placed people in Zhongcui Palace, Yanxi Palace and Qixiang Palace. Concubine Yu is naturally overjoyed, but Concubine Chun and Concubine Jia already hate the Imperial Concubine!"

As Jiapin was about to give birth, Yu sent an envoy to meet the emperor. In order to save Yu's face, the emperor lifted Jiapin's house arrest and restored her position as a concubine.

After the ceremony of conferring the title of Imperial Noble Consort was over, all the concubines in the palace, except for Concubine Yu who was still under house arrest, went to the Yikun Palace to pay their respects. Ruyi sat in the main seat, feeling very proud, and said.

"In a few days, Master Anji, who was invited by the emperor, will come to the palace. If you want to pray, you can go to Anhua Hall to pray."