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Chapter 10 Promotion
When Xiao Jingheng woke up early in the morning, he saw that Lu Jingning was still fast asleep. He gently kissed her forehead and then prepared to go to court.

Before leaving, he instructed the palace maids of Qianqing Palace: "After she wakes up, serve her breakfast before letting her go back."

"Yes, Your Majesty"

Xiao Jingheng then looked at Eunuch Zhao beside him: "In a moment, go and inform the six palaces that Consort Lu has been promoted to Noble Lady."

After saying this, Xiao Jingheng went to court.

Eunuch Zhao hurriedly followed behind the Emperor, not forgetting to warn the young palace maid, "Serve him well."

When Lu Jingning woke up, she found that the palace maids in Qianqing Palace were very attentive to her.

"Your Excellency, His Majesty has instructed that you should have breakfast before returning to the palace."

"Yes, this is a unique favor."

The two palace maids spoke one after the other.

Lu Jingning asked with some surprise, "A distinguished person?"

Seeing this, one of the palace maids quickly said to her, "I forgot to tell you, this morning His Majesty promoted you to the rank of Noble Lady."

"The message has already been sent to the six palaces," another palace maid echoed.

Two palace maids helped her to the dressing table. She stared blankly at herself in the bronze mirror, where traces of last night's pleasure still lingered on her neck.

Lu Jingning was somewhat surprised, not expecting that he would be promoted to the rank of Noble Lady in just a few days.

In her previous life, she was pregnant and it was only at the suggestion of the Empress that she was granted the title of Noble Lady. She never expected it to happen so quickly this time. She really needs to hold onto the Emperor's heart tightly.

"My lord, please have your breakfast soon, or it will get cold." The palace maid urged softly, her tray filled with exquisite breakfast dishes, steaming hot and fragrant.

Lu Jingning nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the plates of exquisite pastries, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

The palace maid skillfully helped her change her clothes; the brocade robes slid against her skin, and she felt as if it were all too real.

After finishing his breakfast, Lu Jingning, surrounded by palace maids, had just stepped out of the Qianqing Palace when he saw a sedan chair chasing after him in front of the hall.

"What is this?" Lu Jingning asked the palace maid beside him.

The palace maid, somewhat envious, told her, "This was specially prepared for you by the Emperor."

"Please, esteemed guest, get into the sedan chair."

As Lu Jingning was helped into the sedan chair, he heard a voice say, "Rise."

She straightened her back and looked at the road ahead. Right now, she was just a noblewoman. She wanted to climb up step by step, to become a concubine, a royal consort, and then an imperial concubine. She wanted to become the best of the best.

As soon as he returned to his bedroom, he saw all the palace maids and eunuchs kneeling on the ground.

"Welcome back to the palace, Your Excellency!"

Lu Jingning paused slightly, his gaze sweeping gently over everyone, a faint smile on his face.

"You've done a good job these past few days. Be loyal and diligent in your work from now on, and you'll be rewarded handsomely."

Lu Jingning took out a sum of silver and personally distributed it to them.

"Thank you, Consort Lu. We, your servants, will serve you with utmost loyalty."

Most of the people who received the rewards were not happy. Lu Jingning was very generous and was favored. It was only a matter of time before she rose through the ranks with him.

Even if she lost favor, it wasn't a big deal. Lu Jingning was very generous and didn't scold or beat them casually. She really had a good master.

Lu Jingning nodded in satisfaction: "Get up."

"Yes, thank you, young master." Everyone stood up and happily took the silver in their hands.

Lu Jingning nodded in satisfaction: "You may all leave now. Xia'er, you stay. I have something to tell you."

"Yes." Everyone went down to attend to their own tasks, leaving only Xia'er and Lu Jingning inside.

"Your younger brother is at the estate outside the madam's place," Lu Jingning told her softly.

Xia'er was overjoyed to hear about her brother's whereabouts and immediately knelt down: "Please, Your Highness, save my brother! I will do anything for you, even go through fire and water."

Lu Jingning personally helped her up and comforted her, saying, "I have a plan that can help you rescue your brother."

"My lady, please speak," Xia'er asked anxiously.

Lu Jingning beckoned her closer and said, "I've recently gained favor with the Emperor, and given Consort Xian's temper, she won't let me off the hook. You just need to listen to her and tell me her plan, and I'll have a way to deal with it."

"Yes, I will listen to whatever you say," Xia'er said, trusting Lu Jingning completely.

Lu Jingning patted her on the shoulder and told her, "Don't be impatient, and don't give yourself away. Just do what you're supposed to do."

"Yes, I understand," Xia'er nodded.

Lu Jingning feared that there might be other spies within Chengqian Palace belonging to Consort Xian, and that Xia'er might be exposed, so he said, "Go down."

"Yes, this servant takes her leave."

Lu Jingning knows her elder sister too well. Now she just needs to add fuel to the fire, and she doesn't believe Lu Shiwei will swallow her anger.

Zhongcuigong

"What did you say!"

Standing to the side, Granny Li whispered, "His Majesty promoted Lu Jingning to the rank of Noble Lady this morning."

Consort Xian was so angry she was about to go mad, and she slid all the writing implements, including the brush, ink, paper, and inkstone, onto the floor.

Yunlu quickly stepped forward and picked up the scriptures she had copied.

"That little vixen, what kind of seductive arts did she use to bewitch the Emperor?" Consort Xian was furious.

Consort Xian pointed to the door and ordered Yunlu, "Go and fetch that vile woman here. I want to teach her a lesson."

“Your Majesty, you mustn’t!” Granny Li interjected.

Upon hearing this, Consort Xian's expression changed drastically, a hint of astonishment and resentment flashing in her eyes.

She whirled around, glaring at Li Mama, her voice shrill: "What did you say? The Emperor saw it? He thinks I did it?"

Granny Li lowered her head, her voice trembling slightly.

"Yes...yes, Your Majesty. I heard that when the Emperor summoned Consort Lu to accompany him, he noticed the injuries on Consort Lu's face. When asked, Consort Lu only said that she had accidentally fallen and injured herself, but the Emperor's eyes...clearly showed that he was suspicious."

Consort Xian's clenched fist trembled slightly as she recalled Lu Jingning's scarred yet still alluring face, and the Emperor's gentle questioning. She felt a surge of anger, yet was utterly helpless.

He could only stomp his foot angrily and grit his teeth, saying, "What a cunning little bitch! She dares to use the Emperor to deal with me!"

Consort Xian's voice trembled, filled with resentment and anger.

She paced back and forth in the room, each step making a thud on the floor, as if she wanted to vent all the anger in her heart.

Suddenly, she stopped, a fierce glint in her eyes. "I can't just stand by and watch her gain favor and trample on me."

Suddenly remembering the message from the Madam a few days ago, Li Mama walked to Consort Xian's side and whispered, "Your Highness, the Madam said she arranged for a maid to act as an inside agent for Consort Lu."

"Mother is indeed shrewd; she knows she's restless. Go and see who that maid is." After hearing her words, Consort Xian's expression softened slightly.

Granny Li came up with a good idea and told Consort Xian, "Your Highness, just give her something as a reward. This way, the Emperor will know that you are not the kind of woman who is jealous, and he will dispel any misunderstandings he may have about you."

Although Consort Xian was unwilling, she had no choice but to say, "Alright, go ahead, Granny Li."

"Lu Jingning, I will absolutely not let you get away with this!"

(End of this chapter)