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Upon hearing this, the queen immediately bowed and said in a respectful and gentle voice, "Your Majesty is wise." A hint of joy flashed in her eyes, and the corners of her mouth rose slightly.

Yongzheng walked to the window, the sunlight casting a golden glow on him. He turned to face the empress, his eyes gleaming with wisdom as he added, "Since their positions have already been determined, why not grant them titles?"

The Queen quickly stepped forward, folded her hands in front of her abdomen, and replied respectfully, "Yes, I will ask the Ministry of Internal Affairs to draft it right away."

"No need." Yongzheng raised his hand to stop him, his eyes deep and his tone unquestionable.

He continued, "I have already made up my mind. The Zhen family will be given the title 'Guan', and the An family will be given the title 'Shu'."

Upon hearing this, the Queen was startled, a flicker of jealousy in her eyes. She took a deep breath, suppressed her inner turmoil, and feigned curiosity, asking, "The Emperor personally bestowed this title; it's truly a great favor. I wonder what the meaning of the character 'Wan' is?" Her voice trembled slightly, trying to conceal her inner uneasiness.

Yongzheng walked slowly towards the empress, reached out and gently took her hand. His movements were gentle but firm as he wrote the word "Wan" on the empress's soft palm.

The Queen lowered her head to look at her palm and asked softly, "I remember there was a line in the Tang Dynasty poetry about spring: 'The yellow willow branches are lush and yellow, and the misty flowers are hanging down.'" Her voice was soft and tentative.

Yongzheng's eyes softened, and a smile played at the corners of his mouth. His voice was low and gentle: "I think the way Zhen smiles is very beautiful." As he spoke, he laughed heartily, and his whole demeanor became relaxed and cheerful.

The empress looked at the rare smile on Yongzheng's face, and her heart was filled with mixed emotions. She suppressed her inner sorrow and lowered her head slightly, hiding the complex emotions in her eyes.

She suppressed the jealousy surging in her heart and said respectfully, "Your Majesty has good intentions. I will prepare to issue the decree of enthronement."

Yongzheng nodded and said, "Go ahead."

The Queen walked out of the Hall of Mental Cultivation, the smile on her face instantly vanishing. Her fingers clenched into fists, her nails digging deep into her palms, but the sharp pain was nothing compared to the agony in her heart.

She walked slowly along the corridor toward Jingren Palace. Each step felt heavy, as if the stone slabs beneath her feet would crush her. The carvings on the palace walls cast mottled shadows in the sunlight, contrasting with the gloom in her heart.

"Wan... Shu..." The two words escaped her lips, her voice low and bitter. Suddenly, a wave of dizziness hit her, and she stumbled a few steps, hurriedly holding onto the mahogany table beside her.

"Your Highness!" Jianqiu exclaimed, rushing forward to support her. "You look very unwell. Would you like to ask the imperial physician to take a look?"

The queen waved her hands, forcing herself to stand straight, her voice filled with a hint of impatience: "Don't make a fuss." She took a deep breath, trying to calm her inner turmoil, "Go, get the list of concubines."

Jianqiu hesitated for a moment, then quickly fetched the list. The Queen took it and scanned the paper sharply, finally stopping on two names: Zhen Wan and An Shu.

"Heh," she sneered, her voice full of sarcasm, "What a smile, what a comfort." Her fingertips gently stroked the two names, the touch cold, "Looks like I have to make some moves again."

She raised her head, a stern look flashed in her eyes, and she said firmly, "Go, send this list to Concubine Hua for review."

Jianqiu took the order and left. The empress stood alone at the window, gazing at the towering Qianqing Palace in the distance. There lived the man she longed for but could never reach.

She whispered to herself, her voice filled with pain and resentment: "Your Majesty, do you really think these women can replace me?"

Inside the Yikun Palace, Concubine Hua sat upright on a brocade couch, her eyes as cold as ice. Her gaze swept over Huang Guiquan, who knelt on the ground, a piercing look that seemed to pierce through him. Huang Guiquan, sensing Concubine Hua's pressure, trembled all over, beads of sweat forming on his forehead.

"Your Majesty," Huang Guiquan lowered his head, his voice trembling slightly, "Wan Changzai was assigned to Chengqian Palace, and Shu Changzai to Yongshou Palace."

Upon hearing this, Concubine Hua's brow furrowed sharply, a flash of anger in her eyes. Her fingers gripped the armrests of the brocade couch tightly, her knuckles turning white from the exertion.

"Hmph!" Concubine Hua snorted coldly, her voice filled with disdain and anger. "These two are just little girls who have just entered the palace. The Queen has made good arrangements for them."

Huang Guiquan lowered his head, his eyes fixed on the patterns on the ground, not daring to look up and meet Hua Fei's sharp gaze.

Hua Fei's voice cut through the silence like a sharp sword: "What are the origins of these Wan Changzai and Shu Changzai?"

Huang Guiquan felt his throat tighten, his voice trembling slightly. "Your Majesty, Wan Changzai is the daughter of Zhen Yuandao, the Minister of Justice, and Shu Changzai is the daughter of An Bihuai, the Governor of Suzhou."

After hearing this, Concubine Hua curled her lips into a cold smile, her eyes flashing with sarcasm. She slowly stood up, her silk skirt rustling. "I see," her voice was filled with danger. "It's a pity that these two little girls don't deserve to live in such a nice place."

Huang Guiquan asked cautiously, "So...what does the Madam mean?"

Concubine Hua began to pace back and forth in the hall, her footsteps echoing in the empty palace.

Her voice was icy cold, and every word was like a poisoned dagger. "What is the Queen's intention? Are you placing these newly arrived maidens in Chengqian Palace to help them gain favor as soon as possible?"

There was a cold glint in her eyes, and the temperature of the entire palace seemed to drop with her anger.

Hua Fei turned suddenly, her eyes as sharp as a knife, piercing Huang Guiquan. Her voice was as cold as ice: "Tell me, which other palaces can be arranged?"

Huang Guiquan shuddered, and a flattering voice rang out: "Your Majesty, there are also Suiyuxuan and Jingyang Palace to choose from."

When Concubine Hua heard this, a sneer appeared on her lips, and a sinister look flashed in her eyes.

"Suiyuxuan? Jingyang Palace?" Her voice was filled with sarcasm. "Both places are unlucky."

Her voice was icy cold: "That's it. Send Concubine Wan to Suiyuxuan and Concubine Shu to Jingyang Palace."

"Yes, I will make arrangements now."