【Quick Wear】My Years as a Mother-in-law

Three years later, the original owner served the emperor again and was successful in the first attempt, giving birth to the emperor's tenth son, Lian Cheng'an. (Lian Cheng'an changed his name to Lian Cheng after ascending the throne.)

The birth of a prince should have been a great joyous event, but unfortunately, news of the pregnancy of Li Zhaoyi, the emperor's most favored concubine at the time, came out.

Therefore, the imperial edict of promotion that should have belonged to the original owner was issued together with Concubine Li's childbirth in the second year. Li Zhaoyi was promoted several levels after giving birth to a son and became Concubine Li. She had an independent palace, many palace servants to serve her, and many rewards. However, the original owner had never moved since she was promoted from Selected Concubine to Concubine Xiang. She shared a palace with others, but her rewards were not even half of Concubine Li's. She caused many people to secretly laugh at her. The original owner did not have a good life.

Fortunately, the late emperor's harem didn't have many people, and few of them came from noble families, so he could control them, and the original owner and her two daughters were able to survive.

The princes in front of him were fighting each other like raising poisonous insects, and they were unable to stop. They saw him build a red building, saw him entertain guests, and saw his building collapse.

The original owner went from envy to fear to numbness.

In the end, the previous princes died or were injured, and only the tenth prince lived to the end in good health.

The late emperor had no choice but to pass the throne to the healthy Lian Cheng, who was only fifteen years old that year and had just gotten married.

This is not bad luck.

I wonder if the late emperor, who watched his sons fight but stood by and watched, is living a peaceful life in the underworld?

After closing the door of the secret room, Yun Xi straightened her clothes and quickly went to the main hall. The queen and concubines here seemed to be getting impatient.

"The Queen Mother has arrived~"

"Greetings to the Queen Mother~"

"Greetings to the Queen Mother!"

"Everyone please stand up and take a seat."

Yun Xi slowly sat down on the main seat and glanced at the concubines below.

The Queen, Queen Liu Xinran was Lian Cheng's original Crown Princess. Her family status was the lowest among these people. Her father was only a sixth-rank lecturer in the Hanlin Academy, and her family had no background. However, she was beautiful and talented, and she was diligent and organized as a queen.

"Queen, why did you bring so many people here?"

"Mother, sisters..."

The queen hesitated to speak, with a hint of anticipation in her eyes.

At this time, a graceful woman sitting below the Queen stood up and asked anxiously, "Mother, we would like to ask His Majesty if he has changed his mind."

Yun Xi said calmly, "Noble Concubine Meng, you are being rude."

That majestic look made Meng Qianhe feel sympathetic. The empress dowager was not like this before. Why did she suddenly become so powerful?

"The Emperor's affairs will soon be resolved. You don't need to worry. No matter what, even if you don't give birth to a child for me, the royal family will not treat you unfairly."

Yun Xi hinted at something.

Many concubines were tugging at their handkerchiefs, feeling unwilling. Did they not want to have children? Ever since the appearance of that demon, the emperor had not entered the harem. It would be terrible if anyone got pregnant.

"Everyone, go back first and wait patiently. Queen, please take good care of the harem and make sure there are no disturbances."

After sending these people away, Yun Xi stroked his forehead and returned to the inner room. The room was empty. Yun Xi quickly took out a bottle of physical enhancement liquid and drank it.

Not only did the original owner not have much money, but he was also in poor health.

After her son ascended the throne, the original owner, who knew nothing, was taken away and taught the palace rules and etiquette that she had never been exposed to before. At the beginning, the queen was unable to take on the responsibility. The original owner was already tired enough in charge of the harem. The emperor also didn't understand many things about state affairs, so he came to the original owner when he didn't understand. It can be said that the original owner was exhausted to death and was angered to death by her son.

As a result, she didn't have a good reputation. People said that the Queen Mother was a regent and abused her power, and was like a crowing hen.

Even now, the queen has not completely gained the management rights of the harem. The original owner was worried and only gave her a part of it.

"Aunt Xiu."

"The servant is here."

"Go and get the Phoenix Seal so I can see it."

"Yes!"

Aunt Xiu quickly brought a box. Yun Xi opened it and saw the phoenix seal that symbolized power. Below it were a golden seal and a golden book. The empress was enthroned with a golden book and a golden seal, while other imperial concubines had books but no seals.

When her son ascended the throne, the original owner was first named queen and then queen mother. Therefore, she also had the queen's golden seal and golden book. Liu Xinran also had it, but the queen did not have the phoenix seal that symbolized the power of the harem.

Yun Xi carefully took out the Phoenix Seal and raised her hand slightly. Aunt Xiu, who had the same idea as her, immediately went to find a new box, took the Phoenix Seal and put it in.

Let's put the Phoenix Seal aside for now and see what the Emperor chooses. If he chooses the country, the Phoenix Seal will be given to the Empress. If he chooses the beauty, then she will keep it.

"Xiu'er, is the emperor okay?"

"Your Majesty, His Majesty has locked himself up in the palace and hasn't seen anyone."

"Forget it, let him think about it carefully, and ask Zhang Lai to be more careful and not let the emperor starve."

"Here~"

Aunt Xiu turned around and trotted off to deliver the message.

"Call the three aunts, Zhong Lingyu, come."

"Yes."

Someone outside the hall responded.

There were many eunuchs and palace maids in the Lianguo Palace, about 9,000 palace maids and about 20,000 eunuchs. There were also many people serving in each palace. Because of the lack of food, people starved to death every day.

"Reducing the harem is urgent."

There are many palace maids and eunuchs in Renshou Palace, but they are mainly managed by eight maids and eight senior palace maids. The original owner was so beautiful and graceful, and had these eight maids to serve her when she became the empress dowager. Since the original owner gave birth to twin princesses, Aunt Xiu has been by her side to take care of them, so she especially excluded the other seven people.

Golden Branches and Jade Leaves, Splendid Years, Good Luck and Prosperity, Jingxingqingyun, these were the eight maids of the original owner. Those who could rise to such status in the harem must have not lacked in ability and wisdom, as well as the blessing of good looks.

Soon, Zhong Lingyu and three maids entered the hall. After paying their respects, the three maids looked at Yun Xi eagerly, as if accusing her of being a heartless person.

"Cough cough!"

"Mother, are you okay?"

Three maids swarmed up, some took handkerchiefs, some patted backs, and some fed water.

Yun Xi was embarrassed. She was just coughing tactically, but she was satisfied in her heart that these maids were still loyal.

System: "Nonsense, you are the master of the harem. If they are not loyal to you, who will they be loyal to? If others want to bribe them, they will have to pay a higher price, but who can offer more than the Queen Mother? However, many of the other second- and third-class servants and menial servants have been bribed."

Yun Xi was multitasking. After listening to the system's words, she said to Nanny Zhong, "Zhong'er, I remember you have a very good memory."

Nanny Zhong nodded heavily, "Yes, Your Majesty, please give your orders."

Yun Xi took a deep breath and nodded, "Well... I want to reduce the number of people in the harem. Bring me the roster and cut the number of people according to the standard of adding two people to serve for each level. You two will assist him."

Ling Mama seemed to understand, "The Queen Mother means that only two ladies of the lowest rank should be assigned to serve?"

"That's right, isn't it too much? One palace servant is enough, right?" Yun Xi asked with one hand supporting her chin, frowning.

Nanny Yu shook her head repeatedly and said hesitantly, "Two people really don't do much to serve..."