After Prince Guo was reborn, Zhen Huan became invincible

After listening to what Zhen Huan said, the emperor felt that it made a lot of sense.

"Hanhuan, your suggestion is very good." The emperor nodded in agreement, "However, this matter still needs to be considered in the long run. Prince Guo has a free and easy personality and may not be willing to be bound by the position of regent."

Zhen Huan smiled and replied, "Prince Guo has always obeyed the emperor. If you want to appoint Prince Guo as the regent, I believe that Prince Guo will understand the emperor's painstaking efforts."

The emperor said thoughtfully, "Well, I will find a suitable time to discuss this with him." Then, he changed the subject, "By the way, I heard that Mei'er has recovered well recently, and the little princess is also very healthy."

Zhen Huan responded: "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. Sister Mei is fine, but I would like to ask for a favor from Your Majesty."

"Tell me what you want." The emperor was curious about what favor Zhen Huan would ask for next.

"There are many concubines in the palace who are more experienced and virtuous than me. I am honored to be in a high position and often feel uneasy."

"Speaking of which, it has been a long time since there has been a grand title conferred in the six palaces. I have been a little negligent. Thanks to you for bringing it up." The emperor felt that he was about to die, and it was time to confer titles on his concubines.

"I think so too. The sisters who have been living together day and night in the palace should be promoted. Harmony in the harem will also be beneficial to the emperor's previous reign. I only hope that the sisters in the palace will be promoted no matter what. Now Sister Mei and Lingrong have given birth to children for the emperor, and Concubine Hua is also pregnant. In a few months, she will give birth to a dragon heir for the emperor."

The emperor nodded slightly, "Yes, then Shilan will be promoted to Consort Hua, Mei'er will be promoted to Consort Hui, Rong'er will be promoted to Consort Rou, and there is also Consort Jing. I have wronged her for many years, and she is gentle by nature, so she will be promoted to Consort Jing. In addition, Consort Xin and Consort Cao have served me for many years, so they will be promoted to Consort Xin and Consort Cao." (ps: The text here has never mentioned when Consort Xin was promoted to Consort Xin, but in the intervening months, the emperor had promoted Consort Xin to Consort Xin, so you just need to know that this happened.)

"Your Majesty is thoughtful. I simply cannot think so much." Zhen Huan said flatteringly.

The emperor smiled and said, "You are not inconsiderate, you are just waiting for me to speak. You have asked so much for others, why don't you ask for a little grace for yourself?"

Zhen Huan said confidently: "Your Majesty's favor to me is the greatest grace, I ask for nothing more."

She complained in her heart: "Now I am looking forward to your death. What's the point of asking for grace or not? I am going to leave the palace."

The Emperor was very pleased with Zhen Huan. It was rare that she was qualified to be the Queen but she did not covet it.

Afterwards, Zhen Huan chatted with the emperor about some other things and then said goodbye and left.

After leaving the Palace of Tranquil Longevity, Zhen Huan was in a good mood. Everything was going according to the plan she and Prince Guo had planned.

The reason she came today to ask for the title of Grand Concubine of the Harem was actually because of An Lingrong. She and Shen Meiyu would definitely leave the palace in the future, and An Lingrong was different from both of them. She gave birth to a real prince, so she had to consider some things for her in the future. She only hoped that An Lingrong could live a better life in the future.

Afterwards, the Imperial Household Department and the Ministry of Rites began to get busy. According to Concubine Xi's instructions, they arranged the ceremony of conferring titles on the six palaces. Everyone in the palace was in high spirits.

All the concubines knew that the conferment of titles on the six palaces was a favor that Zhen Huan had requested from the Emperor, and they were all extremely grateful to Zhen Huan. Their previous jealousy and misunderstandings of Zhen Huan all disappeared after this conferment of titles on the six palaces.

Concubine Hua originally had no good feelings towards Zhen Huan, but since the Spring Examination, Zhen Huan's kindness to her and the prediction that her children would also be twins, she no longer hated Zhen Huan. In addition, since she became pregnant, she realized that as a mother, she must be kind and virtuous, so that her children can have more blessings in the future, so she began to treat others well.

This time she was named Concubine Hua, and she was very happy. This was the position she had always wanted. She was still somewhat grateful to Zhen Huan. Now that her position was equal to Zhen Huan, she felt that Zhen Huan was even more graceful and generous, and she had more respect for her.

After conferring titles on the six palaces, the emperor wrote two imperial edicts. The first one was quickly delivered to Prince Guo's mansion, conferring the title of regent to assist the crown prince in ascending the throne and stabilizing the Qing dynasty.

The second imperial edict stated that after Crown Prince Hongli succeeded to the throne and secured his throne, he would be dismissed from the position of regent and would resume his status as Prince Guo.

The emperor did not issue the second imperial edict immediately. Instead, he called Crown Prince Hongli to his imperial study, handed the imperial edict to Hongli, and explained the reason. Hongli was extremely happy. He knew that he now had the opportunity to succeed to the throne, all thanks to Concubine Xi and Prince Guo's careful cultivation and help.

Half a month later

The palace held a ceremony to celebrate the crown prince's succession to the throne.

On the day of the ceremony, the Forbidden City was decorated with lights and full of joy.

Early in the morning, Hongli, dressed in a gorgeous dragon robe, went to the Hall of Supreme Harmony surrounded by his ministers.

Along the way, the court band played solemn music and the soldiers lined up in neat rows to show their respect.

After arriving at the Hall of Supreme Harmony, Hongli ascended the throne and accepted the worship of his ministers. At this time, the emperor sat weakly beside Hongli, as if he would fall to the ground at the slightest breeze, witnessing his smart and wise son ascend the throne.

The ministers knelt three times and kowtowed nine times, shouting "Long live the new emperor" to express their loyalty and respect to the new emperor.

Afterwards, a ceremony of offering sacrifices to heaven was held. Hongli led his officials to the Temple of Heaven to offer sacrifices to the gods of heaven and earth and pray for prosperity and good weather for the country.

After the ceremony of offering sacrifices to heaven, Hongli returned to the Hall of Supreme Harmony and issued an edict of accession to the throne, announcing the new reign title "Qianlong" and a policy of amnesty for the whole country.

Then, a grand banquet was held to entertain ministers and envoys from various countries.

During the coronation ceremony, there were various wonderful performances and celebrations, such as dragon and lion dances, acrobatic performances, etc. The entire capital was immersed in a joyful atmosphere.

two days later

In the Hall of Mental Cultivation, the candlelight flickered and the atmosphere was solemn.

Emperor Yongzheng lay on the dragon bed, his face haggard and his breath weak.

His eyes had lost their former luster, leaving only endless fatigue and weakness.

The emperor's bed was filled with concubines kneeling. The surrounding palace maids and eunuchs all lowered their heads, not daring to speak, their eyes filled with sadness.

There were only Concubine Hua and Concubine Xi, both of whom were sitting in front of the emperor's bed.

The other concubines all had red eyes, tears streaming down their faces, and sobbing softly.