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Chapter 1241: Noble Consort Shen is promoted to Imperial Noble Consort
Her heart suddenly skipped a beat!
This moment is finally here!
Nangong Xuanyu turned his head slightly and gave Li Changde beside him a happy look.
Li Changde was so smart that he immediately bowed and accepted the order.
He took a deep breath, straightened his back, and stepped to the edge of the Danbi. His voice instantly drowned out the clamor in the hall: "Your Majesty has a decree--!!!"
All the laughter, the sounds of stringed instruments and the clinking of cups came to an abrupt end.
No matter what their attitudes were just now, clan members, officials, and concubines all stood up solemnly and stood with their hands hanging down.
Everyone's eyes fell on the bright yellow scroll in Li Changde's hand.
Li Changde unfolded the imperial edict, his voice resonant and clear, "By the Mandate of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: Here is the Imperial Consort Shen, of virtuous character, gentle, respectful, and frugal. She has contributed greatly to the birth of the Imperial heir and diligently assisted in the administration of the imperial court. She is also a discerning observer of state affairs, assisting me in eradicating treacherous officials and rectifying the government, and has rendered great service to the nation!"
"His virtuous character is a model for all the other concubines."
"Today is the grand celebration of the 500th anniversary of the founding of the Great Zhou Dynasty. The whole world is celebrating. I hereby promote Noble Consort Shen to the rank of Imperial Noble Consort and grant her residence in the main hall of Yongshou Palace to honor her virtue and show her grace and honor!"
“I hereby order——!!!”
When this decree sounded, everyone was shocked!
Named Imperial Noble Consort? !
Granted the Yongshou Palace? !
Yongshou Palace is the closest palace to the Hall of Mental Cultivation, where the emperor resided. Its unique location and great symbolic significance are self-evident!
Your Majesty has never revealed any news before!
They only thought that although the Shen family girl had made great contributions, she had already been promoted to the rank of Imperial Consort. Furthermore, His Majesty, in order to maintain balance between the previous dynasty and the harem, had not mentioned her when he conferred titles upon the six concubines, so they feared that her rank had already reached its ceiling.
This sudden decree was like a thunderclap, striking hard in the hearts of those who had secretly criticized him!
Although the uproar was low, it spread throughout the hall like a tide.
The faces of those ministers whose families had daughters in the palace or had close ties with the families of the concubines in the harem and who had secretly prayed that Shen Zhinian would not be promoted to the position of noble concubine changed again and again.
Their faces were tense, their eyes flickering. The ease and comfort they had just had while drinking and chatting were gone, leaving only fear.
They exchanged glances and saw the disbelief and fear in each other's eyes.
The Minister of Revenue was a bit fat and always had a smiling face, like the God of Wealth. But at this moment, the smile on his face froze, and even beads of sweat seeped out of his forehead.
He was just thinking about how to get some benefits for his niece in the palace, but now he felt that all his plans had become a joke...
The Minister of Revenue could only swallow hard, his Adam's apple rolling.
The Minister of Rites was Concubine Liang's uncle, and his expression was extremely ugly.
As the head of the Ministry of Rites, he was completely unaware of such a significant promotion...
This is not only an honor for Shen Zhinian, but also a silent blow and suppression to him as the Minister of Rites.
The Minister of Rites looked at the majestic emperor on the throne, then at the radiant imperial concubine. His lips moved a few times, but in the end he could not utter a word.
He could only lower his head like the other ministers, hiding the turmoil in his eyes...
Who dares to object?
Every word in the imperial edict represents the real achievements of the Shen girl.
Give birth to princes and handle palace affairs.
The most important thing is to assist His Majesty in eradicating the Duke Dingguo's Mansion.
Every single one of these things was so ironclad that they couldn't even utter a word of criticism. They could only suppress their resentment and astonishment in their hearts...
Although she had known for a long time that Nangong Xuanyu would enthrone her as Imperial Noble Consort today, Shen Zhinian had been looking forward to it.
But when this moment really came, the excitement in her heart was still like waves crashing against the shore!
The immense joy made her fingertips tingle slightly.
However, Shen Zhinian's expression remained as calm as ever. However, when she looked at the emperor, a touch of tears welled up in her eyes...
Under the gazes of countless people, some shocked, some envious, and some jealous, Shen Zhinian's gorgeous palace dress that trailed on the ground drew an elegant arc.
She walked to the front of the throne and bowed deeply with a dignified manner. Her voice had become steady, without a trace of trembling. Only the slightly pursed lines of her lips betrayed a hint of suppressed excitement.
"Your humble servant, Shen Zhinian, bows in gratitude to Your Majesty for His Grace! Long live Your Majesty!"
Nangong Xuanyu's eyes were always on her.
At this moment, he stood up from his seat, and under the breathless gaze of everyone in the hall, he slowly walked down the steps and walked in front of Shen Zhinian.
The emperor stretched out his broad and powerful hand, firmly grasped Shen Zhinian's arm, which had not yet been fully raised after she saluted, and helped her up.
Nangong Xuanyu's voice was low, with a kind of intimacy and affirmation that only they could understand: "Royal Concubine, please stand up!"
This scene deeply hurt some people's eyes...
The compassionate, gentle and decent smile on Concubine Liang's face seemed to be frozen by invisible ice.
She twisted the beads with her fingers, which suddenly tightened under the wide sleeves. The beads dug deep into the flesh of her fingertips, causing a sharp pain.
Although Concubine Liang had already expected that His Majesty would confer the title of Imperial Noble Consort on Shen Zhinian today, she still felt a deep sense of resentment...
The glory brought by her father had just caused ripples in her heart, but now it seemed like a joke...
Your Majesty's respect for my father is real, but his favor towards Shen... has reached such a level!
She was given the same rank as the empress dowager and was granted the residence of Yongshou Palace.
This is not only a favor, but also the golden steps to the Phoenix Throne!
Concubine Liang felt the vague gazes from those around her. Many people looked at her with inquiry and a hint of imperceptible pity.
Concubine Liang's dignified posture was almost difficult to maintain...
Concubine Dun's thin body shook violently.
If Xiao Tianzi had not been quick to support her, she would have almost fallen to the ground.
Dunpin's already sallow and haggard face now lost all its color and became as pale as paper.
She stared at the radiant Shen Zhinian who was lifted up by the emperor himself, and endless hatred surged in her heart!
Shen Zhinian destroyed her physical foundation and nearly killed Ajing, yet His Majesty allowed her to ascend to the position of Imperial Noble Consort so easily and live in Yongshou Palace?!
A mouthful of sweet and fishy taste rushed up Concubine Dun's throat, but she swallowed it forcefully, turning it into a violent cough...
The smile on King Jin's lips was still as gentle as jade, as if this shocking decree did not stir up any waves in his heart.
But the twisted thoughts in his heart, wanting to drag Shen Zhinian down from the clouds, grew and spread like wild weeds...
Gu Jinxiao lowered her eyes deeply, and her thick eyelashes hid all the surging emotions.
He was happy that she got what she wanted.
Jiang Lingzhou covered his lips with his sleeve and let out a suppressed cough. His pale face looked even sicker under the palace lantern.
A complex and indistinguishable light flashed across his eyes, and finally turned into an inaudible sigh.