Demoted from wife to concubine? Reborn, the mistress of a noble family plots another high-status mar

Chapter 663

But he's a legendary doctor, so perhaps he has extraordinary skills.

The news that Qi Yumin was conferred the title of Consort De came suddenly and unexpectedly.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty!" The palace maids around her were all overjoyed, offering sweet praise and congratulations.

Qi Yumin felt like she was dreaming. "Yes, reward me!"

The entire palace was rewarded with silver.

She could move out into her own palace and become the mistress of that palace.

But she dared not stay in the palace where Zhou Zhilan had lived.

She continued to live in Yongning Palace, but her status was different now; Liu Musheng used to be a concubine, just like her.

They could be considered equals, but now, Liu Musheng needs to bow to her, and from now on, he will need to report to Qi Yumin on everything, big or small.

"What's so great about you! Hmph, even if you become the Consort De, you still won't get the Emperor's favor. The Emperor is only doing this to find someone who can take the blame for the Empress."

"Hmph! Only a fool would show such fake affection!"

Liu Musheng said viciously, feeling both jealous and disdainful of her being promoted to Consort De.

Qi Yumin secretly felt a surge of joy, suddenly understanding Yun Xiyue's happiness. "I am not as greedy as you. Favor and power are mutually exclusive. There can only be one empress. Not everyone is so lucky to receive both favor and power."

"Your Majesty the Empress is destined to bring prosperity to your husband and the country! I admire her from the bottom of my heart. Even though I don't have the Emperor's favor, I have already gained power and status."

Not everyone can sit in the position of one of the Four Consorts.

If Zhou Zhilan hadn't committed such a heinous crime, then no one else would have had the right to sit here.

Clinging to the emperor and empress can also benefit one's family.

Qi Yumin did have feelings for the Emperor; anyone would be attracted to a man like that. However, once she calmed down, reason prevailed over emotion.

They won't be so obsessed with vying for favor.

"I'm tired, Consort Liu, you may take your leave! I still need to pay my respects to Her Majesty the Empress tomorrow morning!"

"You!" Murong Sheng was so angry her nose almost twisted out of shape.

As expected, the Empress Dowager did not object, but she was also dissatisfied with Qi Yumin's secret allegiance to Yun Xiyue.

the next day.

Qi Yumin put on Consort De's palace dress and paid her respects to the Empress Dowager, the Emperor, and the Empress.

The Empress Dowager then subtly gave a few words of advice.

Qi Yumin was still somewhat inexperienced and no match for the Empress Dowager. She was instantly intimidated by the Empress Dowager's majesty. "Your Majesty, I will follow your teachings and do my best to help the Empress manage the harem."

"Hmm." The Empress Dowager's eyes darkened slightly. "Also, you must produce an heir for the Emperor as soon as possible. Since the Emperor has personally appointed you as Consort De, it shows how much he favors you."

"The Empress is unwell. Today is the day of Consort De's promotion. You chose her, so Your Majesty cannot neglect her."

Murong Yu said, "Hmm."

The Empress Dowager was surprised, not expecting her to agree.

He immediately looked at Qi Yumin with new respect.

"Wasn't it a lottery system before?" Zeng Rou was also jealous and unwilling to give up, so she said, "I was unwell last time, but I've recovered these past few days and can serve you in bed."

The Empress Dowager was also pleased with her proactive attitude. "Let's go to Consort De's place today, and start drawing lots tomorrow."

Murong Yu didn't say anything, only that the Empress Dowager should make the arrangements herself, then he got up, took the Empress's hand, and left.

This made even the Empress Dowager feel that it was not real.

"Has His Majesty finally come to his senses?"

Pei Fang was thrilled. "Maybe my cousin has really come to his senses."

After all, a man can't go a year without sex.

Madam Yun was worried when she heard the news. "Yue'er... don't be too sad. If the Emperor really favors someone else, then we will raise the child and live our own lives."

She didn't know how to comfort her daughter about this.

As the emperor's woman, there really is no way to avoid it today.

Yun Xiyue had long since come to terms with it. "Mother, now we can only trust the Emperor; we can't control anything else."

The reason Murong Yu went along with the Empress Dowager was so that she could focus on her pregnancy.

The Empress Dowager knew that the Emperor was willing to "spread his favor evenly" and would no longer cause her any trouble.