A few days later, sunlight shone through the window lattices onto the ground of Yongshou Palace, forming a mottled light and shadow.

The emperor came to Yongshou Palace in a good mood, with a smile on his face:

"Rong'er, I'm in a very good mood today, so I came here specially to help you choose a name for the Seventh Prince."

An Lingrong stood up to greet him, a gentle smile on her face:

"I respectfully welcome the Emperor."

The emperor took An Lingrong's hand, sat on the couch, and said excitedly:

"I've thought of a few names. Which one do you think is good?"

The emperor listed a string of names like a treasure, and An Lingrong listened carefully. Finally, he suggested:

"I think the name 'Hong Yan' is a good one. 'Yan' means peace and tranquility. I hope that the Seventh Prince will live a peaceful and happy life."

The emperor nodded approvingly:

"Hongyan, what a good name! Let's call him Hongyan."

Seeing that the emperor was in a good mood, An Lingrong took the opportunity to suggest:

"Your Majesty, Concubine Jing's third princess and Concubine Hui's fourth princess still don't have names."

The emperor thought for a moment:

"Let's name the third princess Shuhui, and the fourth princess Jinghe."

An Lingrong smiled and nodded, then casually mentioned:

"Your Majesty, the Third Prince is also of marriageable age..."

The emperor pondered for a moment:

"Yes, in the blink of an eye, the third child has reached the age of marriage. It's time to choose a good marriage for him."

An Lingrong added:

"And Prince Guo is already an adult. He can't bear to see his nephew getting married while he is still alone."

The Emperor sighed:

"Rong'er is truly virtuous and helps me with everything. I didn't make a mistake in choosing her."

He looked at An Lingrong, his eyes full of tenderness:

"Does Rong'er have any good candidates?"

An Lingrong pondered for a moment:

"As for the Third Prince's marriage, I want Concubine Qi to choose one for herself. After all, he is her biological son, and she knows his preferences better."

After a pause, she continued:

"As for Prince Guo... I heard that Meng Jingxian, the daughter of Meng Dase, Duke of Pei, is deeply in love with my Seventeenth Brother..."

In Yongshou Palace, the air is filled with the scent of sandalwood, exuding a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere.

An Lingrong was leaning on the couch, holding a book in her hands, with a calm expression.

Concubine Qi walked in hurriedly, with an expression of unconcealable excitement and gratitude on her face.

She knelt down and saluted, her voice trembling slightly:

"Your Highness, I bow to thank you for your great kindness!"

An Lingrong put down the book in her hand, slowly stood up, and reached out to help Concubine Qi up:

"Sister Qi Fei, please stand up quickly. No need to be so polite."

Concubine Qi's eyes were slightly red, and she choked with sobs:

"Your Majesty... Your Majesty, I really don't know how to thank you for taking so much trouble to arrange the Third Prince's marriage."

She held An Lingrong's hand tightly, as if grasping a life-saving straw:

"Your Majesty is so considerate of me, I... I will repay your kindness with all my heart and soul!"

An Lingrong gently patted the back of Concubine Qi's hand, her tone gentle but firm:

"Sister, you're too kind. I watched Third Prince grow up under my watch. I naturally hope he can find a wife who suits his heart."

She paused, her eyes deep:

"I believe that my sister will be able to choose a virtuous and kind wife for the Third Prince."

At the same time, the residence of Duke Pei was decorated with lights and full of joy.

Duke Meng Dase of Pei paced back and forth excitedly, his face filled with uncontrollable joy.

His daughter Meng Jingxian has admired Prince Guo since she was a child. Now she has finally got her wish and is about to become Prince Guo's wife.

He clasped his hands together and bowed deeply towards the direction of the imperial palace:

"Your Majesty, the Imperial Concubine is so kind and compassionate. I am deeply grateful to you!"

Meng Jingxian had a shy look on her face, her heart full of longing for the future.

In the Golden Palace, the emperor was in high spirits and gave orders about the country.

Since he acquired a large amount of wealth from the bondservant families and the national treasury was full, the emperor was able to make great strides in government affairs and achieved considerable success.

He was very pleased and his interest in the harem gradually faded.

At night, the emperor came to Yongshou Palace, and An Lingrong was playing with the sixth prince Hongxi and the seventh prince Hongyan.

The emperor looked at the heartwarming scene of the mother and her two children, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart.

He walked forward, held Hongyan in his arms, and teased him:

"Hongyan, do you miss your father?"

Hongyan giggled and stretched out his little hands to grab the emperor's dragon robe.

An Lingrong looked at the father and son, a gentle smile appearing on her face.

The Emperor turned to look at An Lingrong, his eyes filled with tenderness:

"Rong'er, thank you for your hard work."

An Lingrong shook her head slightly:

"It is not hard for me. It is my blessing to be able to share the worries of the emperor."

The Emperor held An Lingrong's hand, feeling the warmth in her palm:

"With you here, I feel at ease."

In the harem, the long-lost peace and tranquility enveloped every corner.

The concubines no longer engaged in jealousy or intrigue, but instead focused on their own palace affairs and taking care of their husbands and children.

The once bustling harem has now become calm and peaceful.

A few years passed in the blink of an eye.

In the upper study, Sixth Prince Hongxi sat upright, listening attentively to the explanation of the Grand Tutor.

He was intelligent and studious. Under An Lingrong's careful teaching and the enlightenment of some modern knowledge, he showed extraordinary talent at a young age.

The emperor would occasionally come to the study to test the princes' homework.

Whenever the emperor saw Hongxi answering questions fluently and speaking coherently, he was always pleased and full of praise.

"Hongxi, you did a great job!"

The emperor stroked Hongxi's head, his eyes full of love and expectation.

A few months later, on a fine morning, the emperor summoned all civil and military officials and announced that An Lingrong would be enthroned as the queen.

"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: Imperial Noble Consort Anjia, born with a gift of beauty and intelligence, gentle and virtuous, self-disciplined and prudent, a model mother to the nation, is hereby promoted to Empress. This is my decree!"

The eunuch's shrill voice echoed throughout the palace.

An Lingrong was flattered and quickly knelt down to express her gratitude:

"I thank the emperor for his grace!"

The auspicious time has arrived and the ceremony of conferring the empress officially begins.

The majestic Hall of Supreme Harmony is magnificent and majestic.

The hall was filled with smoke, bells and drums were ringing, and it was solemn and dignified.

Civil and military officials dressed in court robes lined up on both sides, awaiting the arrival of the queen.

An Lingrong, wearing a gorgeous phoenix robe and a phoenix crown on her head, slowly walked into the Hall of Supreme Harmony surrounded by palace maids.

The phoenix robe is embroidered with golden phoenixes, which are lifelike and sparkle brightly under the sunlight.

The pearls and gems on the phoenix crown shine brightly, highlighting An Lingrong's noble and elegant temperament.

As the sound of ceremonial music began, An Lingrong slowly climbed the jade steps and came before the emperor.

The emperor was dressed in a dragon robe and wore a crown on his head, looking majestic and solemn.

He looked at An Lingrong affectionately, his eyes full of love and pride.

"Today I enthrone you as Queen. I hope you will be a model for the nation and assist me in governing the country."

An Lingrong knelt respectfully and took the Queen's jade seal and phoenix seal with both hands:

"I will live up to the emperor's high expectations and serve him with all my heart until my death."

The ceremonial officer sang loudly:

"The Queen is a thousand years old, a thousand years old!"

All the civil and military officials knelt in unison:

"The Queen is a thousand years old, a thousand years old!"

The sound resounded through the sky, shaking the heaven and earth.

After the coronation ceremony, the grand banquet began.

The palace was brightly lit, with clinking glasses and constant laughter.

An Lingrong sat upright on the phoenix throne, accepting everyone's congratulations.

Her heart was filled with joy and gratitude, but she was also aware of the heavy responsibility on her shoulders.

She will continue to work hard to assist the emperor, govern the country, and seek welfare for the people.

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