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Chapter 485: The Day of the Autumn Examination Results (Additional Update for [Miletao])
"Cuizhu, do you think His Majesty will make me the Imperial Noble Consort?"
Just thinking about it made Concubine Liu feel excited!
Cui Zhu flattered, "Although the emperor's mind is unpredictable, I dare not guess what your majesty is thinking. But as your majesty said, the eldest prince is of noble status, so his mother is naturally extraordinary!"
"Noble Lady Xiao pretended to be crazy and stupid, and committed the crime of deceiving the emperor! But because she gave birth to the third prince, His Majesty not only did not pursue her death penalty, but also made her one of the four concubines."
"Your Majesty, whether in terms of status, family background, position, or the weight you hold in His Majesty's heart, are far superior to Consort Xiao. If you really raise the Third Prince, it is not impossible for you to be promoted to Imperial Consort!"
Concubine Liu looked towards the direction of Kunning Palace, her eyes full of ambition: "Not bad!"
"First I was the Imperial Consort, then I was the Empress. One day, I will enter the Imperial Palace and walk side by side with Your Majesty. No one can stand in my way!"
Now, she is waiting for good news from her aunt and father!
The next day.
Chu Xiyan came to Yongshou Palace as usual to paint for the eldest princess.
Concubine Liu was in a good mood and liked everyone she saw.
Especially during this period of time, because Chu Xiyan came to paint for the eldest princess from time to time, the eldest princess smiled more often than before.
Moreover, Chu Xiyan is not only a good painter, but also a decent person, so Concubine Liu likes her even more.
After finishing the painting for the day, Chu Xiyan was about to take the painting back to Ruyi Pavilion to have it framed when Concubine Liu raised her eyes and glanced at her lightly, then her gaze fell on the eldest princess.
"Yun'er likes this palace maid?"
The eldest princess nodded heavily and smiled sweetly: "Xiyan is not only good at drawing, but also can tell many interesting stories outside the palace. It's very fun to play with her!"
After all, her younger brothers and sisters were not yet grown up, and she had too few playmates in the palace.
Concubine Liu gently touched the eldest princess's head, looked at Chu Xiyan and asked, "Since the eldest princess likes you, are you willing to come to Yongshou Palace to serve her?"
Chu Xiyan was so excited that her breathing stopped for a moment!
The eldest princess was young, so it was easy to gain her trust. But these days, Chu Xiyan had no way to get close to Concubine Liu.
She was originally still worrying about how to make further progress. Unexpectedly, this good news fell on her head!
After being stunned for a moment, Chu Xiyan quickly knelt on the ground and knocked her head with a "bang bang" sound: "I am willing! I am willing!"
"Being able to serve the princess is a blessing that I have earned in my entire life. Of course I am willing to do so!"
Although Concubine Liu had a bad temper and the bodies of palace servants were occasionally carried out of Yongshou Palace, everyone in the palace knew that Concubine Liu was powerful and generous.
There are still countless palace servants who are trying their best to squeeze in and serve here.
No one found Chu Xiyan's reaction strange at all.
Concubine Liu withdrew her gaze indifferently: "Then pack up and stay with Yun'er from now on."
"Serve the princess well, and I will not be short of your benefits. Otherwise..."
Chu Xiyan certainly understood what came after “otherwise”.
Just like her mother...
Chu Xiyan gritted her teeth, suppressed the hatred surging in her eyes, and said gratefully: "Yes!"
"The Imperial Concubine is willing to give me such a great gift. I will serve the princess like a slave!"
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Zhongcui Palace.
A lot happened yesterday and it was already late when I finished.
Shen Zhinian had someone summon Tang Luochuan today to check the Fourth Prince's full-month gift and all the gifts received.
After a careful inspection, Tang Luochuan came to the main hall and reported: "Replying to Her Majesty, no one has tampered with the gift."
Shen Zhinian nodded slightly, signaling Fuqiu to register all the things and put them away in the warehouse.
After Tang Luochuan left, Xiao Mingzi walked in from outside. After paying his respects, he said solemnly, "…Your Majesty, His Majesty has had the Third Prince brought to the Yangxin Palace to be taken care of personally!"
Although the prince was surrounded by many wet nurses and nannies to take care of him, and the emperor did not have to do anything, everyone's faces still changed slightly when they heard the news.
Because the Third Prince is the eldest son and has a noble status! If His Majesty personally raises him, who will be able to shake his position in the future? !
Shen Zhinian's eyes also darkened slightly.
The reason why Nangong Xuanyu favored Axu was because she had intentionally or unintentionally guided Nangong Xuanyu to come and see her every day during her pregnancy.
The emperor watched her belly grow bigger day by day, and looked forward to the birth of the child every day. Of course, his feelings for Ah Xu were different!
If the third prince is raised by the emperor himself, who can compare to the third prince in Nangong Xuanyu's heart in the future?
However... Shen Zhinian was only worried for a short while before he felt relieved.
Because even if she was willing to watch things develop like this, the person in the Cining Palace would not agree.
The Duke Dingguo's Mansion has always wanted Concubine Liu to raise the third prince, so how could they not take any action?
"Do not be nervous."
"There are so many concubines in the harem. Even if His Majesty agrees, the civil and military officials will not agree to let the Third Prince live in the Yangxin Palace for a long time."
"Your Majesty will find a foster mother for him sooner or later."
Seeing the queen's calm expression, everyone couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief: "Yes."
During these two days, the harem seemed calm on the surface, but everyone was secretly speculating about the final destination of the third prince.
No matter who raised him, no one wanted to see him, and he lived in a side hall of the Hall of Mental Cultivation.
After all, for the concubines, they are still so young and there is always a chance for them to give birth to princes. How can they allow the third prince to be treated so specially by the emperor!
Another day passed, and it was already September 29th.
The Holy Emperor came to Zhongcui Palace again.
"Your Majesty, long live Your Majesty!"
Nangong Xuanyu walked over, personally helped Shen Zhinian up, and led her to sit on the soft couch.
The two of them teased the Fourth Prince and talked for a while, then the Emperor asked the wet nurse to take him away.
He held Shen Zhinian's slender fingers, stroking them gently, and said softly: "Nian Nian, I know you were wronged on the day of A Xu's full moon ceremony. Those material things may not be able to compensate for the hurt in your heart."
"So these few days, I thought of one thing."
"Tomorrow, September 30th, is the day when the results of the Autumn Examination will be announced. The capital will surely be very lively. Would you mind if I take you out of the palace to watch this grand event?"
Shen Zhinian's first reaction was that Nangong Xuanyu had been in the palace for too long and he wanted to go out and have some fun. But he was the emperor, so he couldn't say that, so he used her as an excuse.
Seeing the expectation in the emperor's eyes, Shen Zhinian felt more and more that her guess might be correct...
Of course, how could a qualified concubine expose the emperor and embarrass him? She naturally had to go along with what he said and satisfy his emotions.