Harem Daily Life

In Changchun Palace, after listening to Eunuch Qin's report, the Queen Mother swept the black chess pieces with her hand, and all the chess pieces fell to the ground.

Eunuch Qin hurriedly squatted down to pick up the chess piece, not daring to make a sound.

"Shu Fei is really amazing! I underestimated her." The empress dowager did not expect that De Fei's downfall was due to her niece. In order to avenge her dead son, Shu Fei was determined to do anything this time.

Eunuch Qin hurriedly advised: "Now that things have come to this, I hope the Queen Mother will take care of herself and not get too angry and hurt herself."

The Queen Mother took several deep breaths before she calmed down and said dejectedly, "In the past few years, several people who originally came out of the Eastern Palace have died one after another, but each of them brought it upon themselves. I really don't know what to say to them!" Whether it's bad fate or bad luck, or simply bad brains, anyway, none of them are blessed.

Eunuch Qin looked at the empress dowager's livid face and rolled his eyes, "It's not unfair that Concubine De was sent to the cold palace. Empress Shufei has taken revenge this time, so I believe she will stop."

The Queen Mother rolled her eyes at him and said, "Don't underestimate a mother's determination to avenge her son."

After thinking for a moment, the Queen Mother said, "How about this, you go and tell the Emperor to send the eldest prince to my place to be raised, and I will take care of him personally. I'm sure Shu Fei will not dare to act rashly again."

Eunuch Qin responded, put the chess pieces away, and retreated respectfully.

He Linzhang was indeed troubled by the placement of the eldest prince. Originally, the eldest prince was born to Concubine De, and he was of noble status, so many people flattered him. But now his mother has become an abandoned concubine in the cold palace, and everyone in the harem is afraid to avoid her.

He Linzhang initially wanted Zhou Zhaoyi to adopt the eldest prince. Zhou Zhaoyi was on good terms with Concubine Tao, had a decent character, and had no children, making her the most suitable. However, Zhou Zhaoyi disobeyed the emperor's will, saying that she had no patience for children and could not take care of the eldest prince, and she was determined to resign.

He Linzhang couldn't force it, otherwise the two sides would have constant conflicts in the future, which would be a troublesome matter. However, after comparing the other two concubines, He Linzhang was not very satisfied.

Just when he was at a loss, Eunuch Qin brought good news, saying that the Queen Mother was willing to raise the child personally. He Linzhang was naturally very happy, and asked the eldest prince to pack up his things and move to Changchun Palace that day.

After resolving the issue of whether the eldest prince should stay or go, the next step was to take over the miscellaneous affairs of the six palaces.

This time, He Linzhang decided to use both reason and emotion to persuade Tao Yanyan to take control of his harem, no matter what method he used.

But before that, he decided to bring up the issue of establishing a queen again, so that Yan Yan could become the master of the harem with full legitimacy.

When he brought up the issue of establishing a queen again this time, he narrowed the scope of discussion and sent people to summon the chief minister of the cabinet, the six ministers, several royal relatives and people from the marquisate families. The Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery was also among those summoned.

The emperor urgently summoned everyone to the palace, and they had many guesses in their minds. The loyal and brave Marquis had a bad feeling, and everyone kept some distance from him, and he looked alone.

"I summoned you in today to discuss the matter of establishing a queen. I have decided to establish Concubine Tao as the queen. Do you have any objections this time?" He Linzhang glanced around. The ministers who had originally stood on the side of Concubine De kept silent and lowered their heads.

He Linzhang looked at the Loyal and Brave Marquis: "Does the Loyal and Brave Marquis have any different opinions?"

Marquis Zhongyong: "..."

My daughter has been sent to the cold palace, and it was Shu Fei who harmed her. What opinion can I have? Can I still propose to make Shu Fei the queen? Repay evil with kindness?

The loyal and brave marquis concealed the resentment in his eyes and said: "Your Majesty, I think what you said is very true."

When everyone heard that even Marquis Zhongyong did not object, why should they object? So they all agreed to the emperor's proposal.

He Linzhang raised his eyebrows and said, "Pass on my decree to establish Lady Tao as the empress. Instruct the Ministry of Rites to choose an auspicious day for the ceremony of enthroning her."

The Minister of Rites immediately stepped forward and said, "Yes, I will ask the Imperial Observatory to select a date as soon as possible. Please review it, Your Majesty."

The news spread quickly. Tao Yanyan originally thought that she would take over the power of the six palaces, but she didn't expect that His Majesty would directly give her an imperial edict to confer the title. Eunuch Zhang came in person to convey the order, and also said that a day would be chosen to hold the ceremony of conferring the title of empress, and said a lot of auspicious words. She was a little dazed for a moment.

It was Mingyue who gave Eunuch Zhang and the eunuch who was accompanying him to deliver the imperial decree a few bags of golden melon seeds, invited them to drink tea, and then sent them away.

"Your Majesty, are you so happy that you are stunned? Your Majesty, please go in and dress up quickly. His Majesty will come tonight and will definitely celebrate with you." Mingyue asked Qingfeng to help Tao Yanyan go in to dress up, while she directed everyone to quickly clean the Changle Palace and hang two festive lanterns.

Until He Linzhang came over at night, Tao Yanyan felt as if everything was a dream.

"You, I originally chose you to be the queen, how come you were scared when this day really came? You should have been mentally prepared." He Linzhang hugged Tao Yanyan in his arms. His Yanyan had become a little rounder after giving birth to two children. She felt very good to hold in his hands, and people couldn't help but want to hold her.

"I just find it magical. When I first came here, I was the last one in the rank." Unexpectedly, after a few years, I gave birth to two children and now I am about to become the queen.

He Linzhang looked at her softly, "I am delighted that Yan Yan is the empress. From now on, I will raise a few children with you. Tomorrow, the names of Yu Cheng and Yunuo will be recorded in the royal jade record. They are now the real prince and princess."

He Linzhang loved the twin boy and girl born to Tao Yanyan very much. Originally, they should have been recorded in the royal jade records when they were born, but he was determined to raise the children's identities, so he waited until today.

Since his biological mother is the queen, Yucheng is the legitimate son and will inherit the throne in the future with full legitimacy.

The Ministry of Rites quickly selected the date for the queen's coronation ceremony.

On May 26, Tao Yanyan wore a gorgeous phoenix robe and a phoenix crown on her head, and walked towards the Hall of Supreme Harmony with great grace. Along the way, the palace maids and eunuchs knelt on the ground and shouted "Long live the queen". At the ceremony, He Linzhang personally awarded her the golden seal symbolizing the power of the queen, and all the ministers paid homage to her.

Tao Yanyan stood on the high platform, one of his hands held by He Linzhang, looking at the people below the stage with mixed feelings.

Originally, she should have moved to Fengyi Palace, which was the main palace where the queen lived. But she was used to living in Changle Palace, and it was inconvenient to move the children, so she decided to continue living in Changle Palace.

In accordance with the Empress's regulations, the Ministry of Internal Affairs sent a lot of things to redecorate the Changle Palace, and also opened up a neighboring courtyard next door, which suddenly expanded the scope of the Changle Palace. This made it look more spacious and comfortable than the Fengyi Palace.

After the ceremony of crowning the queen, all the concubines in the six palaces, from the highest to the lowest positions, went to Changle Palace to pay homage.

Shu Fei saluted respectfully on the surface, but a hint of jealousy flashed in her eyes. Li Cairen was so angry that her face turned red. She followed the team reluctantly and kowtowed to Tao Yanyan.

Tao Yanyan sat at the head of the table, and after the concubines had saluted, she smiled and said, "Please stand up, everyone. From now on, I hope you will work with me and live a good life. Of course, if anyone stirs up trouble in the harem, I will never tolerate it."