Although there were some disturbances, Jingqin's succession to the throne was a foregone conclusion. Except for Concubine Zhe and Concubine Chun, who were implicated by their son and were given the titles of Concubine Dowager Chun and Concubine Dowager Zhe, the rest of the concubines were promoted one level.

Concubine Hui was promoted to Imperial Noble Concubine Dowager, Concubine Shu, Concubine Shen, Concubine Yi, Concubine Yu, and Concubine Yan were promoted to Noble Concubine Dowager, Concubine Ying, Concubine Mei, Concubine Qing, Concubine Ke... were promoted to Concubine Dowager, and the rest of the concubines were promoted one level higher according to their ranks.

Among the princes, the eldest and sixth princes participated in the fight for the throne and were deposed from their titles. The second prince was granted hereditary title and became an iron-hat king, named Prince Heshuo Bao. The fifth prince took the lead in supporting Jingqin, was credited with a merit, and was named Prince Heshuo Rong.

The fourth prince was promoted to a prince, the seventh prince was promoted to a beile without any merit or fault, and the eighth, ninth and tenth princes were not yet grown up, so they were not mentioned.

Among the princesses, the third princess Jingse was promoted to the title of Princess Zhenguo and granted hereditary title. The sixth princess Jingyan was promoted to the title of Princess Gulun. The rest of the princesses were all princesses. The specially granted princesses did not need to avoid taboos and still retained "Jing". The rest of the princesses of the royal family had to change "Jing" to "Jin".

Jingqin dismissed or exiled the ministers involved in the coup, appointing Jingse, Fuheng, Aligun, and Liu Tongxun as ministers of state affairs, and Yin Jishan, Agui, Alinga, Hua Nian, Zhaohui, and Yonglian as ministers of the Grand Council.

Huanian went to the front court, while Wei Yanwan was left in the inner palace and promoted to Palace Lady (a fictional title, third rank), in charge of harem affairs. Lan Cui was promoted to the position of Head Aunt.

There is only Zhu'er in Jingqin's harem now. Zhu'er is not good at housekeeping. Jingqin ordered the restoration of the six bureaus and twenty-four departments of the previous dynasty to re-select and assess female officials. The selection is not limited to the palace, but women outside the palace who are interested can also participate. For a time, a reading craze was set off inside and outside the palace.

Yangxindian

During Jingqin's enthronement ceremony, Hongli lay alone in the Yangxin Palace. Yu Hu, assigned by Jingqin to supervise the execution, spent every day at the Ministry of Punishment. Wang Qin, Hongli's trusted confidant, was in charge of reading the imperial edict and observing the ceremony. Mu Er stood guard outside the palace to protect Hongli.

Outside, the sound of ritual music continued. Hongli couldn't fall asleep because of the noise. He whimpered in bed, "¥%#?%!@!"

(Why is it so noisy outside!)

Jinzhong and Jinbao, who heard the noise, stepped forward and asked, "Your Majesty, what are your orders?"

Hongli: “@%#&@%#?”

(What's going on outside?)

Jinzhong quickly poured tea and brought it forward, saying, "Your Majesty, do you think it's too noisy?"

Hongli: “#@%&.”

(Um.)

Jinzhong flattered, "Today is a big day, so it's a bit noisy. If Your Majesty is not used to it, I will have the doors and windows closed."

Hongli: “&%#@&¥%?”

(What day?)

Jinzhong: "Hey! Someone, close all the doors and windows! You're disturbing the Emperor!"

As he was talking, Jinzhong went out to call for help.

Hongli said excitedly: "%&@,¥#&&@%?"

(Stop, what day is today?)

Jinbao: "Your Majesty, do you want Jinzhong to come back?"

Hongli then noticed Jinbao standing beside him and nodded, asking, "%@&,@%#&@%#?"

(Jinbao, what are you doing outside?)

Jinbao was confused. Thinking about the conversation between Jinzhong and the emperor, he hesitated and said, "Your Majesty, do you want me to go with Jinzhong to call for help?"

Hongli: “%@¥!&#%&@&#!”

(Stupid, that's not what I meant!)

Jinbao looked bewildered, then stood up and said, "I obey your command."

Then Jinbao went out to look for Jinzhong.

Hongli: “@%¥&!”

(return!)

Jinbao walked faster.

After Jinbao and Jinzhong had the doors and windows closed tightly, they quietly stood guard outside the door, fearing that anyone who entered would disturb Hongli's peace.

……

Side Hall of the Hall of Mental Cultivation

In the evening, Jingqin returned from her work. Fucha Langya was still managing the harem, as Zhuer was not good at housekeeping. Wei Yanwan followed her to learn from her. Huanian and Jingse worked overtime to learn how to handle government affairs from Jingqin.

Fucha Langya also arrived and discussed with Jingqin, "Jingqin, now that the matter is settled, Mother plans to follow the Emperor to the Old Summer Palace in three days."

Jingqin: "Mother, you just returned to the palace not long ago. Why don't you spend more time with your daughter in the palace? I have asked Concubine Shen Gui and Concubine Yu Gui to help look after the emperor."

Fucha Langya shook her head and said, "The Emperor and the concubines have all gone to the Old Summer Palace. How can the Empress not go? If the Empress doesn't go, how will the Empress Dowager cope?"

Moreover, the palace is now full of concubines, and it would be inappropriate for Zhuer to live in any palace. Mother, take the emperor to the Old Summer Palace to make room for your imperial attendant."

Jingqin hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "Okay, Mother, please stay in the Old Summer Palace for now. Your birthday is in half a year, and I'll find a way to bring you back then."

Fucha Langya nodded and continued, "Where does Zhuerhe... live?"

Jingqin: "I have already ordered the Imperial Household Department to renovate Qixiang Palace and Yongshou Palace. Yongshou Palace will be given to Zhu'er, and Qixiang Palace to A'bo. A gate has been opened to Qixiang Palace, so A'bo and Zhu'er will be able to enter the Yangxin Palace through the back door."

Fucha Langya nodded and said, "That's good."

Jingqin: "After Mother leaves the palace, the concubines who wish to go with her will go to Yuanmingyuan together, and those who do not wish to go will move to Shoukang Palace. Concubines with children can be taken out of the palace by their adult children."

Fucha Langya: "Okay, Mother will summon the concubines and give them instructions tomorrow."

Fucha Langya suddenly remembered something and said, "Jingqin, Concubine Zhe and Concubine Chun are both ill. Concubine Zhe is making a fuss and refusing to take medicine. She is too sick to get out of bed. Concubine Chun's condition is not as serious. Jingyan persuaded her to go back after crying."

Jingqin: "Tomorrow when Mother summons the concubines, Concubine Zhe and Concubine Chun will surely come to plead for mercy. I will send Yanwan to go. Mother just needs to keep the situation stable. Yanwan."

Wei Yanwan stepped forward and bowed her head, saying, "Your Majesty, I am here."

Jingqin: "I have already ordered the First and Second Consorts to enter the palace tomorrow, carrying the eldest prince's child. I have just ascended the throne. If anyone wants to bring bad luck to me on this auspicious day and let the world criticize me, I will not forgive them lightly."

Wei Yanwan: "Yes, I will make sure that Concubine Zhe and Concubine Chun learn this lesson."

Fucha Langya said helplessly, "Then Mother will have to prepare two imperial physicians to be waiting tomorrow."

Jingqin smiled and said, "Let Yanwan take the two imperial doctors with the eldest prince's two wives. If anything goes wrong, they can't blame their daughters."

Fucha Langya and Jingse all laughed.

Day 2 Changchun Palace

Before the time came, all the concubines had arrived in the main hall.

Gao Xiyue and Su Lujun sat opposite each other. Next to Gao Xiyue sat Yihuan, and behind Yihuan were Lin Ruoyao and E Yinzhu. Next to Su Lujun sat Huang Qiying, and to her other side was A Ruo. The concubines remained seated in their original positions.

Fu Cha Chu Ying's position is a bit awkward compared to Su Lujun. No matter how bad Su Lujun is, she is still a noble concubine. Even if she is implicated by her son, she is still the first noble concubine. Fu Cha Chu Ying was only given the title of noble concubine, which makes her rank lower than Yi Huan and others.

Finally, the concubines discussed it and reserved a seat for Fu Cha Chu Ying next to A Ruo. Although it was a bit inappropriate, it was still more decent than sitting with Mei Ruo and others.

Fu Cha Chu Ying encountered this scene when she arrived. Knowing that she was in the wrong, she could only swallow her anger and sit down.

Fu Cha Langya came out when she saw that everyone was gathered, with Wei Yanwan and Su Xin standing on both sides.

The concubines stood up and saluted, saying, "Greetings to the Empress Dowager."

Fucha Langya smiled and said, "Okay, come and sit down."

All the concubines sat down.

Fucha Langya: "The reason I summoned the concubines today is because the Emperor is having trouble walking, and the imperial physicians say it's not suitable for him to recuperate in the palace. After the Emperor discussed this with me and the Grand Empress Dowager, I decided to go with the Emperor to the Old Summer Palace to recuperate.

If there are any concubines willing to go, they can also go to Yuanmingyuan after three days to help me take care of the retired emperor. Concubines who do not want to go can move to Shoukang Palace and be cared for by the Empress Dowager.

If a concubine has children, they can ask their children to submit a petition and leave the palace with their children to be raised by their children."

As soon as Fucha Langya finished speaking, Huang Qiying excitedly asked, "Empress, can the princess also be taken care of?"

Fucha Langya nodded and said, "Of course."

Huang Qiying couldn't hide her excitement. A Ruo happily whispered to Huang Qiying, "Fortunately, it was the eldest princess who ascended the throne. When the emperor ascended the throne, he didn't let the concubines follow the princess out of the palace."

Huang Qiying nodded continuously and said, "Yes, fortunately it's the princess who ascended the throne."

Ah Ruo had a loud voice, and even though she spoke in a low voice, the concubines could still hear her clearly. Su Lujun wanted to bury her head in the ground.

Fucha Langya coughed and said, "Shen Guifei, please be careful with your words."

Although A Ruo felt that she was not wrong, she still kept her mouth shut.

Yi Huan anxiously asked, "Your Majesty, what happened to the Emperor? Is there any way to cure him?"

Fucha Langya shook her head and said, "The Emperor is suffering from a stroke. He has called all the doctors in the Imperial Hospital and posted a notice seeking medical help. Every doctor said that there is no cure for the Emperor's illness and that they can only take good care of him."

Yihuan's love-struck mind was severely hit, but the well-educated girl held it in for a long time before uttering only one sentence: "The poison in the hearts of the Ulanara family is rare in the world!"

Gao Xiyue nodded and said, "Yes, the Emperor is so partial to her, and she actually had the heart to poison the Emperor!"

Hongli's other favorite, Han Xiangjian, was innocently slandered. If possible, Han Xiangjian also wanted to poison Hongli.

Han Xiangjian thought about it for a long time these days, but still didn't understand what was going on in Ruyi's mind. She said that she and the retired emperor were in love and had a childhood sweetheart relationship, but then she turned around and brought up her close friendship with Ling Yunche.

In the past, Ruyi had been talking to her about the young man in her love for a long time, but now she openly poisoned the young man and made him seriously ill.

Fucha Langya sighed and said, "Before the Emperor's illness revived, he issued an order to execute the three clans of the Ulanara clan. Now the Ulanara clan has received their due.

The Emperor has favored the Ulanara family since he came to the palace. He threw all the rules behind his head for the Ulanara family. Now he has been harmed to such an extent by the Ulanara family. It is really sad..."

Mei Ruo was incredulous and asked, "Your Majesty, has the Grand Emperor always favored the Ulanara family?"

Gao Xiyue said with a look of suspicion: "Of course, not to mention how Ulanara was favored when she was in the palace, after the emperor ascended the throne, Ulanara even killed two princes, but the emperor still turned a blind eye and let Hailan take the blame.

Haven't you noticed that among all the concubines, she is the only one who can freely kill servants and abuse concubines, ignore palace rules, and act recklessly? "

Meiruo and Concubine Ke exchanged a glance, both remembering what Meiruo had said in the hunting grounds that year: "My mother is very strict with her subordinates. I have never seen anyone so adept at vying for favor."

Every boomerang's strike was fatal. Meiruo struggled and said, "But Ulanara is the Imperial Consort. What's wrong with doing these things?"

E Yinzhu sneered, "Concubine Ying is a country bumpkin who grew up in a small town. Naturally, she doesn't know the rules of our capital. I'm surprised. Didn't the etiquette nanny teach you the palace rules when you entered the palace?"

Meiruo was choked by the Eyin Pearl and after a long time of reaction, she only replied: "You..."

E Yinzhu interrupted, "Duoyan, tell me, what are the palace rules for dealing with the Ulanara family's actions?"

Duoyan: "Concubines who abused maids and servants at will were punished with salary deductions and forced copying at the very least, and demotions, house arrest, salary deductions, and twenty strokes of the cane for not properly caring for their loved ones.

The concubines punished lower-ranking concubines at will. The lighter punishments included house arrest, kneeling, copying, deprivation of title, and demotion. The more serious punishments included caning, banishment to the cold palace, and death.

According to the palace rules of this dynasty, only the Emperor, Empress, and Empress Dowager have the power to dispose of palace maids and concubines. The concubines who hold power in the six palaces can only be dealt with according to the palace rules, and the rest of the people cannot be dealt with at will."

Meiruo was stunned by Duoyan's long explanation. She really had not read the palace rules carefully. She was the princess of the Balin tribe and a concubine for sure. Why should she learn these rules?

Meiruo was about to retort when Eyinzhu continued, "No wonder your Balin tribe can't produce a queen. Our Borjigit clan has produced four queens... no... now we have five queens~"

Meiruo's face turned red with anger, while Eyinzhu was complacent in her position.

Seeing that the topic was getting more and more off-topic, Fucha Langya said, "Alright, those who want to go to the Old Summer Palace or stay in the palace, have your relatives find Suxin to register. Those who want to leave the palace with their children, go back and have your children submit a petition. If there's nothing else, go back and pack up."

Han Xiangjian said, "Empress, Baoyue Tower was built for me by the Emperor, and I want to stay in Baoyue Tower."

Baoyue Tower and Qifu Temple are facing each other from afar, and Han Xiangjian just wants to stay in Baoyue Tower to watch over her people.

Fu Cha Langya decisively rejected the idea, saying, "No, Baoyue Tower is located in the East and West Palaces. You are no longer a concubine of the Emperor, and you cannot live in a concubine's quarters. The Empress is a man, and you should avoid suspicion, Concubine Rong."

Han Xiangjian frowned and said, "But the Emperor has promised that only I can live in Baoyue Tower. If the Empress is really dissatisfied, I am willing to confine myself to Baoyue Tower and never set foot outside."

Gao Xiyue sneered, "Rongpin, you still think that the current emperor is the emperor who dotes on you? It's your turn to stay whenever you want and leave whenever you want. Just listen to what the queen says!"

Ah Ruo: "The money used to build Baoyue Tower was from the national treasury, not the private treasury of the retired emperor. Now that the new emperor has ascended the throne, Baoyue Tower will naturally be taken over by the palace. Why, Rongpin, just because you lived there for a while, you think Baoyue Tower is yours?"

Han Xiangjian was not good at speaking, and she was unable to refute the two men's angry attacks. She realized that she had always relied on Hongli's favoritism to get whatever she wanted. Now that Hongli was no longer able to do what she wanted...

Han Xiangjian lowered her head and said nothing, and Gao Xiyue and A Ruo were too lazy to pay attention to her.

Fucha Langya waved her hand and said, "Alright, if there's nothing else, then we can go home."

Gao Xiyue took the lead in bowing and taking her leave, and quickly went back to the palace to write a letter. Yongsheng was old enough now, and he could take her out of the palace to take care of her.

Fu Cha Chu Ying and Su Lujun both sat still.

Seeing this, Han Xiang also wanted to stay and fight for it. Her lover died long ago. If Hongli had not used his clansmen to force her, she would have wanted to go with Han Qi. If she no longer had the desire to live with her clansmen across the wall, she might as well commit suicide.

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