An Lingrong after rebirth

The emperor has thought it through carefully, but now Shupin lives in the Yanx Palace, which has no main seat, which is just right. Xianpin lives in the Xianfu Palace, which has no main seat like Jingpin. Has the emperor ever thought about finding a palace for Xianpin?

The Emperor frowned. If the Empress Dowager hadn't mentioned this matter, I would have forgotten about it. Now that Concubine Xian is not in the palace, you can clean up the house first and move in when she comes back.

But I can't remember which palace I can live in? The Queen Mother smiled and said, "I don't know about this either. Zhuxi, do you remember which palace among the six palaces in the east and west can I live in?"

Zhu Xi frowned and thought for a moment, then replied: Many of the Empress Dowager's six palaces are empty, but the Yongshou Palace has been in disrepair for a long time, and it must be overhauled if it is to be habitable.

Zhongcui Palace was previously where Fei Yunyan (Changzai) lived, and it is now vacant. In addition to this, Chengqian Palace and Yonghe Palace, where the Empress Dowager previously lived, are also vacant.

Empress Dowager Mingrui caught a glimpse of sadness in the emperor's eyes when Zhuxi mentioned Chengqian Palace. She suppressed her dissatisfaction and said: Chengqian Palace was where Empress Xiaoyiren lived.

It is very noble. How can an ordinary concubine live there? This possibility can be ruled out. The emperor has just ascended the throne. It is not appropriate to renovate the Yongshou Palace for a concubine. Who knows what those Confucian censors outside will say.

After much thought, I think Yonghe Palace is the most suitable. The emperor was stunned. He never expected the empress dowager to say this. Empress Dowager, but Yonghe Palace is where you lived before...

The six palaces in the east and west were originally for the concubines to live in. Could it be that I would occupy them forever and not let them leave after I lived there? The empress dowager waved her hand. Didn't the emperor say that Concubine Shu and Concubine Xian had a good relationship?

The Yanx Palace is close to the Yonghe Palace, and it would be better if they lived closer. So the more you think about it, the more suitable it seems. There is no need to think too much. The emperor should just move Concubine Xian's concubine Shi Na to the main hall of the Yonghe Palace!

The Emperor was slightly moved by the Empress Dowager's generosity. He lowered his head and thought for a moment. "The Empress Dowager is very thoughtful." His son thanks her very much.

You and I, mother and son, are the closest people in the world. Why should we say thank you? After she finished speaking, the empress dowager waved her hand, saying that it was getting late and the emperor had to attend the early court tomorrow morning.

Go back to the Yangxin Palace and have a rest early. It is not a bad idea to issue the imperial decree tomorrow. Your son respectfully follows the instructions of the Empress Dowager. I will take my leave. Please have a rest early, Empress Dowager.

As soon as he finished speaking, he bowed again before leading Su Peisheng to retreat. When the empress dowager saw the emperor's leaving, the kind expression on her face quickly turned cold.

So many years have passed, but he still only has Tong Jia in his eyes and heart. He still regards Tong Jia as his mother, and nothing I do or how I comfort him can warm his heart.

Even if I took the initiative to agree to his plan to confer the title of Emperor Shen on the Shen family, he would still be suspicious and think that I had sent people to the imperial court to spy on his whereabouts.

With a cold smile on his face, there was none of the motherly tenderness that he showed when talking to the emperor. Was Tong Jia so good that he could not forget her for so many years? Would he never forget her?

After hearing this, Zhuxi couldn't help but sigh in his heart. Empress Xiaoyiren, after all, has raised the emperor for so many years, it is not surprising that the emperor is grateful.

But the Empress Dowager bore a grudge against Empress Xiaoyi Ren, and thought that she had no choice but to send the Emperor away when he was still a child. This was what annoyed her the most, so how could she let it go easily?

I was careless today. I shouldn't have ignored this matter and mentioned Chengqian Palace in front of them. Zhuxi picked up the teapot from the table and poured a cup of tea.

Hand it to the Queen Mother. It's all in the past. Now that the Emperor is so filial to you, why should Your Majesty care about this?

Of course I don't care, but look at his attitude. If Tong Jia were still alive, he would definitely tell her the news instead of me.

Zhuxi thought for a moment and said, "Master, I'm going to say something disrespectful. After all, Tong Jia is no longer alive. To put it bluntly, how can a living person fight a dead person? The same is true for Queen Chunyuan."

Zhu Xi rarely said this in front of the Queen Mother, but this one sentence made the Queen Mother's expression gradually ease. Yes, the Emperor is a man who cherishes old times.

Thinking of the kindness of Tong Jia's upbringing and the love between Queen Chunyuan and her husband, such a kind and righteous person is...

Reaching out to take the teacup from Zhuxi's hand and taking a sip, the Queen Mother shook her head. Forget it. Why would I bother with a dead person? Even if the Emperor is still thinking about her, what does it matter?

The one living in Shoukang Palace now is Aijia, not her, Tonggiya. Her own sister was only given the title of Imperial Noble Consort Dowager, and is like a transparent person. What threat can she pose?

The Empress Dowager is right. I have to say something from the bottom of my heart. Who in the harem can surpass you now? Concubine Shu gave birth to the Sixth Prince safely.

The empress dowager didn't respond. She put down her teacup and talked with the emperor for so long that she delayed my time to worship Buddha. Let's go!

Zhuxi responded and stepped forward to hold the empress dowager's hand. The master and servant walked towards the small Buddhist hall, and no more sound was heard.

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As soon as the emperor returned to the Yangxin Palace and sat down, he asked Su Peisheng: As for the Yonghe Palace, I remember I told you to have people clean it regularly.

Yes, Your Majesty, don't worry. There are always people cleaning the Yonghe Palace, so it's fine even if Concubine Xian lives there now. Well, Your Majesty signaled Su Peisheng to open the blank imperial edict.

After a moment of thought, he instructed Su Peisheng while writing, "Tomorrow you should arrange a few people to go to Cunju Hall to move all of Concubine Xian's things to the main hall of Yonghe Palace."

All the original things in the main hall were moved elsewhere, and the Queen Mother did not leave anything behind. Yes, I will obey your order. If the Concubine Xian knew that the Emperor was so attentive and caring, she would definitely be very happy.

The emperor didn't say anything. He wrote two imperial edicts in a cup of tea. After the ink dried, he gave the edict to Su Peisheng, saying, "You must go to the garden in person tomorrow."

Pass down the decree to make her a concubine, and check on Sixth Prince for me. Comfort Concubine Xian and let her take care of her pregnancy. She can return to the palace when the pregnancy seems stable.

Yes, I obey your order. Your Majesty, it's getting late. Do you want to summon the Jingshifang? Has the green card of Lady Wan been hung up?

In reply to the emperor, Wan Guiren was not feeling well these past two days, so she ordered the Ministry of Internal Affairs to remove the green card. The emperor frowned slightly, and his voice couldn't help but lowered a little.

You said you caught a cold two days ago, why haven't you recovered yet? Is the imperial physician doing his best to treat you? Your Majesty, I just asked Imperial Physician Wen today.

A few days ago, Concubine Wan was too fond of staying in the cool and caught a cold. Today is only two days later, and she has felt much better after taking the medicine. She will be fully recovered in about four or five days. Your Majesty, don't worry.

Well, let Xiao Xiazi go to Suiyuxuan to take a look tomorrow.

After saying that, he reached out and touched his chin. In that case, I haven't visited Concubine Xin for a long time. Yes, I'll go prepare the sedan chair right away.

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The next day, shortly after lunch, Shen Meizhuang was talking to An Lingrong in the room. The Sixth Prince was lying quietly beside An Lingrong and sleeping soundly. At this time, Lian'er walked in with a happy look on her face.

Seeing that the Sixth Prince had fallen asleep, she subconsciously lowered her voice, "My two ladies, Eunuch Su is here. He's here to deliver the Emperor's decree."

The two looked at each other and both thought that the imperial decree to make An Lingrong a concubine had arrived, so they quickly asked the wet nurse to take the Sixth Prince away to avoid waking him up when the imperial decree was announced.

Just then, Lian'er was ordered to invite Eunuch Su in. Hey! I'll go right away and bring Su Peisheng in in a moment. A little eunuch followed behind him and bowed to the two of them.

An Lingrong raised her hand to exempt Eunuch Su from the formalities, and said with a smile, "I can't get out of bed now, please don't be offended, Eunuch Su." Your Majesty is too polite, the Emperor has exempted your Majesty from the formalities.

Su Peisheng responded with a sentence that made the eyes of several people in the hall light up.

Su Peisheng did not waste any time. He flicked his whisk and the eunuch behind him handed the imperial edict to Su Peisheng, unfolding it and saying, "In compliance with the will of Heaven, the Emperor summons you, your noble lady An, who is gentle and docile, prudent and pure in nature, and mild in temperament. She has made great contributions in bearing the prince, and is therefore appointed as Concubine Shu."

An Lingrong raised her eyebrows slightly, "I thank the emperor for his grace." Su Peisheng nodded and handed the imperial edict to Lian'er, and then took another imperial edict, "The Emperor of Heaven and the Mandate of Heaven decrees that the noble lady Shen, with her calm and gentle appearance, dedicated and responsible, elegant and quiet, and prudent and mature nature, is specially conferred the title of Concubine Xian. This is decreed."

After the decree was issued, Shen Meizhuang didn't come back to her senses for a long time? An Lingrong was right beside her, and gently pushed Shen Meizhuang's arm. She trembled slightly, and quickly helped Caiyue stand up and knelt down to salute, "Your Majesty, I thank you for your grace."

Su Peisheng handed the imperial edict to Shen Meizhuang with both hands, and watched Shen Meizhuang stand up. "Your servant congratulates Concubine Shu and Concubine Xian, the emperor has said."

Concubine Shu still lived in the original Yanx Palace, while Concubine Xian lived in the Empress Dowager's house. The Empress Dowager personally asked for Concubine Xian to live in Yonghe Palace where the Empress Dowager had previously lived.

The Empress Dowager said that the Yanx Palace and the Yonghe Palace are close to each other, and the two ladies can go back and forth every day, which will be much more convenient.

After hearing this, the two looked at each other and said in unison, "Thank you, Queen Mother, thank you for your grace, Your Majesty." Su Peisheng bowed again, "Madam Shupin, the Emperor is busy with government affairs and cannot come to see the Sixth Prince in person."

You specifically asked me to see the Sixth Prince. I wonder if I have the honor to do so? My Lord, you are so polite. Lian'er, go and ask the wet nurse to bring the Sixth Prince here.

Lian'er responded and went out for a while. Then the wet nurse came in carrying the sleeping Sixth Prince. Su Peisheng looked up at the Sixth Prince for a moment and was about to speak when he remembered that the Sixth Prince was sleeping soundly.

Nodding, An Lingrong ordered the wet nurse to take the Sixth Prince away. Su Peisheng then said with a smile: "Look at the Sixth Prince. The Emperor and the Empress Dowager will definitely be very happy when they see him."

After saying that, he took a brocade box from the eunuch behind him and said, "Madam Shupin, this is something that the Empress Dowager asked me to bring specially for the Sixth Prince."

It is said that it is a treasure that has been stored in the warehouse for a long time, and it is very suitable for the Sixth Prince. Please accept it, Your Majesty. Yesterday's news, Su Peisheng came today, which shows how hurried he was.

Even so, the Queen Mother did not forget to reward the Sixth Prince. An Lingrong felt a little touched and signaled Lian'er to accept the brocade box. She also asked Eunuch Su to thank the Queen Mother on her behalf.

When I return to the palace, I will personally thank the Empress Dowager. Please rest assured, Your Majesty, I will tell the Empress Dowager about this. I have been here for quite some time, and the Emperor cannot be without someone by his side, so I will take my leave first.

When the Sixth Prince's full moon comes, I will come to take the two ladies into the palace. Thank you for your hard work, Eunuch Su. Lian'er will see you off for me.

Yes, I'll take my leave. Lian'er led Su Peisheng out and stuffed a large purse into his hand. "Eunuch Su, you've worked hard on the journey. My queen would like to invite you to tea."

There are many inconveniences in the garden now. When we return to the palace, Your Majesty will definitely thank you separately. Su Peisheng did not refuse and took the purse. Your Majesty, please be polite. This is the duty of a servant.

Miss Lian'er, you don't have to see me off. I'm in a hurry to go back. Yes, eunuch, take care. I'll see you off. Seeing Su Peisheng trotting out and getting on the carriage, Lian'er turned around and went back.

The two were chatting happily now. Rong'er must have thought that it was because of you that I wanted to be promoted to concubine this time. An Lingrong deliberately rolled her eyes.

I think my sister is taking advantage of me and trying to shut me up with words! Shen Meizhuang blushed at An Lingrong's words and turned away pretending to be angry.

If you keep saying that, I will ignore you. Okay, okay, okay, look at you, you get angry so easily when I make a joke, which means that if it were someone else, they would take it seriously.

Shen Meizhuang turned around with a smile and paused. I didn't expect that the Empress Dowager was so caring that she granted me Yonghe Palace to live in. I was really surprised.