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

The Queen's meaning was obvious, so Jiang Ruyin naturally had no need to play dumb.

The emperor nodded and said, "Tian Wenjing was very diligent in the previous dynasty. Now that the world is at peace and the treasury is full, there is more than enough money to support a few concubines."

This is what the emperor also intended.

"That's all right then. However, Sister Qi Fei has served the Emperor for many years and was granted the title of Concubine at an early age. It would be better to let Sister Qi Fei enjoy the status of a Noble Concubine, which would also bring honor to the Third Prince. Regardless of who is promoted among Concubine Yu, Concubine Xin, and Concubine Wen, the rest can enjoy the status of Concubine."

The emperor laughed, "You are quite generous."

"I think that since the national treasury is abundant, we should not mistreat the sisters in the harem. If the harem is harmonious, the emperor will also feel at ease, right?"

The emperor nodded and said, "That's right. Then I will promote Concubine Hui to Concubine. Shilan is unable to get up now, and the Yikun Palace must have someone in charge. Songzhi is loyal. I made her a concubine in my early years, so I will promote her to a concubine today. And Concubine Yu, she has raised Hongli and Hongzhou for many years, so it's not a bad idea to raise Hongli as well."

Jiang Ruyin was stunned for a moment, then acted angrily, "Of course it's fine, but since Your Majesty doesn't intend to confer a great title, you still ask me, which makes it seem like my words don't reach Your Majesty's heart."

The emperor just smiled and was about to embrace Jiang Ruyin when she heard her say, "Since Your Majesty intends to make Concubine Yu the Fourth Prince's adoptive mother, why not ask the Fourth Prince for his opinion? Concubine Yu is already familiar to the Fourth Prince, and if the Fourth Prince says it himself, Concubine Yu will be even happier. It will also help to perfect the mother-son relationship between Concubine Yu and the Fourth Prince."

"I was just thinking that Yin'er was throwing a tantrum, but it turns out that Yin'er has already developed the demeanor of a virtuous concubine. She is beautiful and her virtue will last forever. I really did not choose the wrong title for her." The emperor shook his head in approval and exclaimed.

Jiang Ruyin's cheeks flushed slightly. "As a mother, I naturally think of the mother-son relationship. In fact, the emperor's idea is the best. My suggestion just now was petty. To promote multiple concubines and give them both the royal consort rate and the royal consort rate is a waste of money and manpower."

The emperor smiled broadly, "If you really do as you say, you will gain nothing, won't you?"

"I have the title of a concubine, the dignified appearance, the spacious and magnificent Yongshou Palace, and the favor of the emperor. I really can't think of anything else that can make me envious." Jiang Ruyin looked around and smiled with satisfaction.

"If everyone knows how to be content, I will be truly at ease." The emperor sighed and stroked Jiang Ruyin's delicate fingers. "Don't worry, I will not reduce the status you deserve."

Jiang Ruyin just smiled and pulled the emperor to the inner room to change clothes and wash up.

"what is this flower?"

The emperor saw several kinds of fans on the dressing table, including roses, roses, gardenias and other flowers. There was also one he had never seen before, with flowers in umbels clustered on the branches.

Jiang Ruyin took off the emperor's outer robe and looked back.

"These are the round fans I prepared to give to the princesses. They are made of roses, Chinese roses, gardenias, butterfly orchids, and apple blossoms."

"Apple blossoms? What does it mean?"

"It symbolizes health and safety. I prepared it for Princess Gongding. On the day of the Empress Dowager's funeral, I saw that the princess was very frail."

Gong Ding, the emperor has almost forgotten this girl. He originally planned to keep her in case a tribe came to ask for her hand in marriage, but now that peace reigns, she's no longer useful.

Thinking that Xia Qian had discovered that the palace rumors were actually spread by the palace maids of Yudie, and that the Eighth and Ninth Princes' faction was indeed fanning the flames, the Tenth Prince's residence was still completely silent. The Emperor then inquired, "Is Gongding usually well behaved?"

Jiang Ruyin quickly replied, "I don't know much about her. I only know that she doesn't like to go out and now lives alone in Shoukang Palace. I heard from Chen Xun that Princess Gongding's monthly medicine expenses are very high, but they are all paid from Hesheli's dowry shop. Therefore, no one in the palace knows much about Princess Gongding."

"Well, Hesheli is of noble birth and quite dignified. Gongding is, after all, my Heshuo Gongding Princess, so I will ask her to go to the Imperial Study for Girls."

"Yes."

A night of romance without words.

The next day, the emperor went to the morning court in a refreshed mood, and went straight to the imperial study as soon as it was over.

Inside the imperial study, Hongli, dressed in a moon-white robe, gazed intently at the classics in his hands, his brows slightly furrowed, as if he were deeply pondering the key points of the book. Occasionally, he would read softly, his voice clear and his words distinct.

Hong Zhou, who was standing aside, was absent-mindedly reading a book with his hands on his face, and it was unclear whether he was concentrating on it or not.

The teacher who was giving the lesson paced around the study room, holding a ruler in his hand, his eyes sharp as a torch.

After watching Hongli turn a page, the Master stopped and asked, "Fourth Prince, please share your thoughts on this passage from the Analects."

Hongli stood up calmly and explained his views clearly, which made the teacher nod frequently.

Seeing this, Hong Zhou quickly sat up straight and pretended to listen attentively, but after a while, his eyes began to wander again.

Outside the window, a breeze blew, the leaves rustled, and the emperor disappeared.

The morning classes were over and there was still some time before lunch, so Hongli returned to his residence to rest. As soon as he entered the yard, he saw Xiao Xiazi guarding in front of the main house.

Seeing Hongli coming back, Xiao Xiazi smiled and saluted, "Good luck to the Fourth Prince. The Emperor has sent you to the Imperial Study."

Hongli had no strengths, so he repeatedly asked Xiaoxiazi about his concern. Xiaoxiazi understood what he meant and said respectfully, "I think it's about choosing a foster mother for you."

When Hongli arrived at the Yangxin Palace, the emperor had been reviewing memorials of greeting for the whole morning. Seeing that Hongli had arrived, he casually wrote "I am well" on the memorial from Sun Wencheng, a Hangzhou worker, reporting on the weather and grain prices, and threw it aside.

The emperor got straight to the point and said, "I am going to choose a foster mother for you and would like to ask for your opinion."

As he spoke, he picked up the newly served eight-point hot Pu'er tea and savored it carefully.

Hongli was overjoyed, but he didn't dare to speak directly. He just said, "I am blessed by the Emperor's grace, so I dare not ask for anything."

"Your adoptive mother is someone you have to feel good about," the emperor said casually.

Hongli hesitated for a moment and whispered, "I've heard that Concubine Duan's father, General Hu Ben, is both wise and renowned for his bravery. I admire him greatly. I've only met Concubine Duan a few times, and she's gentle and dignified..."

The emperor glanced at him coldly and said, "I thought you would think Yupin was good."

Hongli was stunned, bit his lip, and looked like he wanted to say something but hesitated.

"You and I are father and son, there is no need to hesitate." The emperor took a few sips of hot tea and picked up the next memorial, which was another memorial of greeting.

After writing the two words "Zhen An" with a red brush, Hongli heard a low voice say, "Empress Yu has a fifth brother, and she is very caring in the garden. Although she occasionally asks about my studies, I really don't dare to disturb Empress Yu and my fifth brother's time together."