The Legend of Zhen Huan Reborn: Overthrowing Zhen Huan to Become the Queen Mother

"Since you are here, I have something to discuss with you. My princess is already old enough. I have thought about it and decided that a girl should not be ignorant. She should learn more and think more. So I will leave the task of finding a female teacher to you. She just needs to be familiar with the Book of Songs and Mencius." said the emperor.

The Queen was a little surprised and nodded, "Your Majesty is right. I think so too."

The emperor nodded and handed the drafted decree to the empress. "Choose from among the women of the Eight Banners. Female riding instructors, Confucian scholars, and all the kinds of women that the princes have, the princess must also have. Shuhe is not young anymore, it's time to choose a study partner for her. The descendants of the previous officials are numerous, and Hongli and Hongzhou cannot be left out either."

The Queen smiled and said, "Of course. Speaking of which, I'm thinking that Hongxuan will also be entering the Imperial Study next year, and he'll need to choose a study partner then. Why not ask Concubine Fang to assist in managing the six palaces? Then, she can personally choose a study partner for Hongxuan, thus preserving the bond between Concubine Fang and her son."

The emperor looked puzzled. "Not for now. She finally rested. There's no need to rush."

As he said this, the emperor was thinking about spending the next two months with Jiang Ruyin, so that she could be cheerful and not think about those sad things.

The Queen's smile grew more sincere, and she bowed, "It's my fault for not considering it carefully."

"A few days ago in the Imperial Study, I was delighted to see the princes growing up healthily. Since the Emperor is planning to open a girls' school, two princes and two princesses will be enrolled. I thought it would be better to confer titles on the six concubines and their birth mothers, so that the princes and princesses will be proud and more diligent."

"Promote your biological mother?" The emperor chewed on these words with interest, and began to think about choosing a good Eight Banners family for Jiang Ruyin when he conferred a title on her.

The Queen smiled gently, "Yes, confer a higher title on the Fifth Prince's birth mother, and choose a foster mother for the Fourth Prince. Concubine Xin and Concubine Wen both served the Emperor very early, especially Concubine Xin, who almost gave birth to two heirs for the Emperor. Concubine Chun and Concubine Hui, both of whom are Noble Ladies, entered the palace in the first year of the Yuan Dynasty. I was not fortunate enough to see Concubine Qi when she entered the palace, but she seems very lively and beautiful now."

The emperor looked at her and said, "You have a point. The Empress Dowager was also concerned about Concubine Hui before she passed away. She can be promoted to a concubine. As for Concubine Qi, she is still a little young. Do you have any candidates for the Fourth Prince's adoptive mother?"

"Sister Duan Fei suffered some grievances in her early years, but now she takes good care of Princess Longyue." The queen's eyes flashed.

The emperor said indifferently, "Oh, Concubine Duan is already Longyue's biological mother, and she doesn't have the energy to take care of another prince."

The Empress was shocked, not knowing how Concubine Duan had offended the Emperor, and for a moment she regretted trying to win her over. The Emperor gave the newly renovated Jingyang Palace to Concubine Yu and was quite kind to her and Hong Zhou.

"Well, sister Yupin has taken good care of the Fourth and Fifth Princes over the years. Is the Emperor interested?" The Queen guessed the Emperor's thoughts.

The emperor swung his bracelet and said, "I can consider it."

The Queen breathed a sigh of relief and continued, "Since the Emperor is already interested in the position of Concubine, then let's talk about the position of Noble Lady. Noble Lady Chun entered the palace at an early age, she is innocent and lovely, and she is also a Mongolian military flag. What does the Emperor think?"

Concubine Chun? Did the emperor remember this person? Was she innocent and lovely? The emperor couldn't quite remember.

He said vaguely, "What you said makes sense. I will consider it."

When the queen saw that the emperor closed his eyes and seemed to be thinking quietly, she felt much more at ease.

I had proposed the grand ennoblement of the six palaces. Of the five concubines, the three who were eligible for the title of Consort were almost all wavering and neutral. Whoever succeeded in becoming Consort would be a great help to me. As for the few in the Noble Lady position, they were better than nothing.

"I have prepared old duck soup, which was the emperor's favorite drink in the past. I believe the emperor hasn't had dinner yet." The queen softened her voice and said sincerely.

"I will go to your place again tomorrow. I turned over Concubine Fang's card tonight." The emperor waved his hand.

The queen's face twisted for a moment, then turned into a peaceful smile.

"Then I will take my leave."

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When the emperor arrived, Jiang Ruyin had already finished bathing and changing clothes, and dinner had just been prepared and was emitting a fragrant aroma.

The emperor only took a glance at it, then naturally took Jiang Ruyin in his arms and sat down to the table. "These are all my favorite foods. I don't see you preparing anything for yourself."

Jiang Ruyin was quite surprised that the emperor came so early, but since the emperor had flipped the card, she had to prepare it. No matter how early or late the emperor came, it would not go wrong.

"My favorite food is here. Your Majesty, have you forgotten?" Jiang Ruyin pointed to a plate of lotus pastries on the edge.

The emperor felt a little uncomfortable. The same thing happened to Shilan in the past. The table was full of delicacies that he liked, but he only kept one crab meat pastry for himself.

Eyes a little sore, the emperor changed the subject, "Why don't you see Hongxuan?"

"That kid, I didn't allow him to eat too many smoothies, so he went back to the East Wing Hall angrily, and fell asleep soon after. I learned that the emperor was coming in the evening, so I asked the kitchen to make a few of his favorite dishes and send them to the East Wing Hall." Jiang Ruyin said with a smile.

She was intelligent and studious yet still had the innocence of a child, which warmed the emperor's heart.

"Alright, I've been thinking about you leading the six palaces for a long time, and there's something I want to discuss with you."

"Then I am all ears. However, we still have to eat first. We must not let down the cooking skills of my small kitchen."

After eating and drinking, the palace maids brought a copper kettle of warm water for rinsing the mouth.

The emperor took the handkerchief, wiped his mouth, and threw it back.

"The Queen announced today that there will be one vacant Noble Consort, one vacant Consort, and two vacant Imperial Concubine positions. What are your thoughts, Yin'er?"

Jiang Ruyin covered her mouth with a handkerchief as she spat out the warm water. She then wiped her mouth, "Sister Duan Fei is calm and steady, and Sister Qi Fei has made great contributions to the country. It's all thanks to the Emperor's favor. As for the concubine position, it's naturally Sister Yu Fei who has worked hard and made great contributions. As for the noble lady position, Noble Lady Hui gave birth to Princess Jinghe, so she is the natural choice. This is all very simple. The Emperor wants me to speak. Could it be that he has some urgent idea that he wants my approval?"

Jiang Ruyin narrowed her eyes, with a hint of cunning.

The emperor laughed and pinched her neck, "Little girl, don't try to guess what I'm thinking."

Jiang Ruyin curled her lips, "Then I have nothing to say."

The emperor nodded, his eyes seeming hesitant.

As the two were talking, Su Peisheng came to report that the third wife had given birth to a princess.

The two looked at each other.

The emperor smacked his lips and said, "Hongshi now has both a son and a daughter. Concubine Qi and Hongshi are both blessed."

Jiang Ruyin just smiled.

The emperor hesitated for a moment, then spoke, "The queen's intention is to confer a title on the birth mother of the prince and princess who will be enrolled this year, and to choose an adoptive mother for Hongli."

Jiang Ruyin tilted her head and thought for a moment, "Then Sister Jin Duanfei will be the Imperial Concubine, and two of Yupin, Xinpin, and Wenpin will be Concubines."