Professional Ethics of a Concubine

Ye Qingzhi felt that she was at most a concubine at the beginning.

It is very likely that the leader has no say on the position of concubine, and cannot give it even if he wants to, as it is controlled by the emperor, the big leader.

So, when she heard the imperial edict appointing her as a concubine, she was surprised.

When the other concubines were stunned by the overwhelming wealth, Ye Qingzhi also smiled because of her position as a concubine.

The backyard of the marquis's mansion is very simple, consisting of the mistress and concubines. Although the concubines are divided into different levels, the hierarchy is not obvious. It's just the pot calling the kettle black.

Today, her company has grown larger and its organizational structure has changed, with strict hierarchies and clear division of rights.

There are princesses, concubines, concubines, and lower-level maids. Each level is clearly defined. Concubines have great status and power. They are the real masters and are definitely not ordinary concubines.

Ye Qingzhi was prepared for two more concubines and junior leaders above her, but unexpectedly, a pie in the sky fell and she was promoted to a concubine.

In this way, even if a concubine from a noble family soon enters the palace, they will be on the same level.

As long as the other party is looking for trouble, she will do whatever she wants to them without being polite.

Hahaha, happy!

After Xie Jin received the imperial edict, he couldn't help but smile when he saw Ye Qingzhi's happy smile.

He was a little surprised that his father directly appointed Ye Qingzhi as a concubine, but he was also very satisfied with this result.

Ye Qingzhi deserves the position of a concubine, and being a concubine is too unfair to her.

If his father did not confer the title directly, he planned to go back and ask his father to give one of the concubine positions to Ye Qingzhi.

Xie Jin guessed that the reason why she was able to get the position of concubine directly was definitely because of the support of Prince Su behind the scenes.

Prince Su really treats Ye Qingzhi like his own daughter.

Xie Jin looked at Ye Qingzhi. Ye Qingzhi met his gaze, smiled brightly at him, and mouthed congratulations to him.

Xie Jin also laughed, but because there were too many people around, he didn't talk to her.

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After receiving the imperial edict, one had to go to the palace to express gratitude. Not only did one have to thank the emperor in person, but one also had to meet the empress, the queen mother.

Not only Prince Jing is going, the princess is going, but also the newly enthroned young master Xie Mingyu and Xie Mingyan are going.

Ye Qingzhi, the concubine, also has to go to express her gratitude, and as a concubine, she is also eligible to attend various banquets in the palace in the future.

When Ye Qingzhi heard that she had to go to the palace to express her gratitude, she immediately felt that she had been careless.

I was just so happy about being promoted to a small leader that I forgot about the balance of power and responsibility. With greater power comes greater responsibilities.

To put it simply, there are more things to do and I can no longer lie back and enjoy myself like before.

Ye Qingzhi is not afraid of working, but she is afraid of working in vain and if her boss does not give her a promotion or a raise, she will definitely not be willing to do it.

Now that she has been promoted and given a raise in one go, she has to do what she is supposed to do well.

She couldn't let the smaller leader (Xie Jin), especially the bigger leader, the Emperor, doubt her ability to secure the position of concubine and then remove her.

After everything was packed, on the way to the palace, Xie Jin rode a horse, while Ye Qingzhi, Princess Zhang Jingyi, the young prince and the young princess rode in a carriage.

The main focus is on strong relationships.

"Qingzhi, are you nervous?" Zhang Jingyi asked her. Without waiting for her answer, she took a deep breath and said,

“Although I have met the Emperor and Empress before, I was far away from them and was never questioned.

However, when I go to the palace today, not only will I be questioned, but I will also be very likely to be harassed when I meet the Queen. I am really afraid that I will not be able to handle it well or make a mistake and bring disaster upon the Master."

"Princess, I'm nervous too. Feel it, my hands are cold from fright." Ye Qingzhi said with a smile.

Zhang Jingyi felt her hand was cold, so she quickly handed her a hand warmer and muttered,

"It's not that cold yet, why are your hands so cold? You should wear more clothes and keep warm."

Seeing that the female leader was about to turn into a mother and nag her, Ye Qingzhi quickly said,

"Princess, it's normal for the Queen to make things difficult for you. Just pretend you don't understand those sarcastic remarks and those questions about your background and preferences. Just say you don't know.

In order not to appear to be disobedient to her, you should always add a sentence when you reply: I am stupid, Your Majesty, you are absolutely right, why didn’t I think about it before? I will ask the prince later and then reply to Your Majesty.

Anyway, when it comes to questions that are difficult for you to answer, no matter what the Queen says, whether it is to threaten or coax you, you just say that you don't know. I am just a woman, and the Prince usually doesn't tell me, so I don't understand.

If you ask again, just say you are grateful to my mother. My mother really dotes on me. I am very touched by your suggestion. I will go back and ask the prince what is going on..."

After hearing her sarcastic words, Zhang Jingyi lost all her nervousness and couldn't help laughing.

"The Queen will probably be mad to death if she hears me say this."

"Being angry is because the queen lacks self-control. What does it have to do with us?"

Ye Qingzhi reminded her female leader with a serious face,

"Princess, the Queen and we are mortal enemies. She is determined to kill us, so don't even think about easing the relationship with her.

However, because she is the queen and the stepmother, we must not offend her and we must save face.

So, in front of her, I have only one strategy, play dumb and obedient, know nothing about anything, and say nice things to make her feel sweet and disgusted. "

"Qingzhi, thank you. I'll remember that." Zhang Jingyi nodded solemnly.

"I'll do as you say."

Listen to others and eat enough.

Zhang Jingyi knows her own shortcomings, but for the sake of her two children, she has to hold herself together, put aside her shame, ask questions when she doesn't understand, and learn when she doesn't know how to do it.

"When we are talking to the emperor, we should be sincere. As long as it does not cross the bottom line, we can say whatever we think.

You need to be respectful to the emperor, but you can't just be respectful. You also shouldn't shrink back in fear.

The emperor is also a human being. He feels tired and heartbroken when being respected and feared by a group of people every day. He needs some warmth, care and concern.

Princess is the emperor's daughter-in-law, and it is your duty to be filial and caring to the emperor. Princess, just remember to fulfill this duty when facing the emperor."

Ye Qingzhi said to Zhang Jingyi again.

Zhang Jingyi was so moved after hearing these suggestions that her eyes turned slightly red. She held Ye Qingzhi's hand tightly and said thank you to her.

"Princess, you are too polite. We are one. We prosper together and suffer together."

Ye Qingzhi smiled.

Zhang Jingyi nodded comfortably, then looked at the two children and said to them,

"Brother Yu, Sister Yan, from now on, in addition to your mother's words, you must also listen to your concubine's words. The concubine is very smart, so you must listen to her teachings, do you understand?"

Xie Mingyu and Xie Mingyan both nodded, stood up and saluted Ye Qingzhi, saying sweetly,

"Please teach us, Concubine. We also want to be as smart and likable as Concubine."

The mother's attitude determines the attitude of her children.

Zhang Jingyi truly accepted and relied on Ye Qingzhi, and the children saw it, so they naturally respected Ye Qingzhi.

In addition, Ye Qingzhi had always sent them delicious food and fun things, and praised them to the sky whenever they met. The two children liked her and were very close to her.

Ye Qingzhi,...

This kid is such a steal!

You don't have to worry about taking care of the child, and he will become smart and sensible once you take him over. He also knows his limits and won't make you angry. How nice!